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ALL THAT JAZZ with the OU Jazz Ensemble I & Jackson HS Jazz Band I

Posted by admin on Mar 8, 2026 in Archived Events | Comments Off on ALL THAT JAZZ with the OU Jazz Ensemble I & Jackson HS Jazz Band I

Friday April 10, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! The historic Ariel Opera House presents and brings to the stage on April 10, 2026 All That Jazz featuring the Ohio University Jazz Ensemble I under the direction of Dr. Matthew James and the Jackson High School Jazz Band I under the direction of Ryan F. Hurd. Ohio University Jazz Ensemble I is one of five jazz ensembles that have shaped the longstanding track record of excellent jazz education and performance at Ohio University. Big bands, small groups, and the Jazz Percussion Ensemble...

Ariel Chamber Series ~ “TROPICAL” Violauta Duo

Posted by admin on Mar 8, 2026 in Archived Events, Events | Comments Off on Ariel Chamber Series ~ “TROPICAL” Violauta Duo

Sunday, April 19, 2026 2:oo p.m. 3rd floor Ariel Chamber Theatre FREE CONCERT The historic Ariel Opera House is pleased to welcome Marshall University faculty members Dr. Júlio Ribeiro Alves, guitarist, and Dr. Wendell Dobbs, flutist who form Violauta Duo. This is a concert of ancient and modern music for flute and guitar starting with music by the renowned Italian guitarist and luthier Luigi Legnani. Legnani is remembered both for his virtuosity and for his association with violinist Niccolo Paganini. Later in life, he turned his attention...

Ariel’s Merry TUBACHRISTMAS!

Posted by admin on Nov 18, 2025 in Archived Events | Comments Off on Ariel’s Merry TUBACHRISTMAS!

Join the fun at the ARIEL’S MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS! December 13, 2025 at 2 pm FREE CONCERT! MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS is celebrating its 52nd Anniversary (1974-2025). Created by Harvey Phillips, MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS 2025 will be presented in over 300 cities throughout the United States and in several foreign countries. TUBACHRISTMAS ensembles may attract participants aged 8 to over 90 years! The warm, rich organ-like sound of tuba-euphonium choir has won the ears and hearts of every audience! Come and Listen 100% FREE! TUBACHRISTMAS is 100% FREE...

It’s a Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry

Posted by admin on Nov 18, 2025 in Archived Events | Comments Off on It’s a Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry

December 20, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. & December 21, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! The historic Ariel Opera House presents for two performances the Ariel Players in It’s a Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry. Inspired by the classic American film It’s a Wonderful Life, It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play is performed as a 1940s live radio broadcast in front of a studio audience. Five actors perform the dozens of characters in the radio play as well as produce the sound effects. It’s a Wonderful...

Maestro for a Moment FUN-draiser 2025

Posted by admin on Nov 18, 2025 in 2025-26 Season, Archived Events, OVS Fundraising | Comments Off on Maestro for a Moment FUN-draiser 2025

The Ariel-Ann Carson Dater Cultural & Performing Arts Centre and The Ohio Valley Symphony are 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, Federal Tax ID# 31-1273779 Congratulations to Cindy Sexton, Executive Director of French Art Colony, the 2025 Maestro for a Moment! The Maestro for a Moment Fundraiser is one of the highlights of The Ohio Valley Symphony’s season for both audience and orchestra! Each season’s three candidates vie for the opportunity to conduct the orchestra during the The Christmas Show in a rousing rendition of Sleigh...

The Magic of Motown Live!

Posted by admin on Nov 18, 2025 in Archived Events | Comments Off on The Magic of Motown Live!

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 Evening at 7:30 p.m. Purchase Tickets Now Moxie Events presents and brings to the stage The Magic of Motown! This high energy homage to the legends of Motown will transport you back in time as you visit the very best of “Hitsville, USA!” The show features a cast of power-house vocalists who embody everyone from Diana Ross & The Supremes to Marvin Gay, The Four Tops, and the The Jackson Five! The show has received rave reviews and sold out theaters throughout its highly acclaimed tour. A highlight of the show includes an...

THE CHRISTMAS SHOW! The Ohio Valley Symphony

Posted by admin on Nov 18, 2025 in 2025-26 Season, Archived Events | Comments Off on THE CHRISTMAS SHOW! The Ohio Valley Symphony

December 6, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. CLICK TO BUY TICKETS NOW! Maestro Steven Huang’s annual Christmas Show on December 6 is a perennial favorite of audiences young and old with carols and songs both new and familiar. Tickets sell out fast so be sure to get yours soon. December is also our annual Maestro for a Moment FUNdraiser when community members vie for the chance to conduct the OVS in Sleigh Ride. Every dollar is a vote for your favorite candidate and helps support The Ohio Valley Symphony with your tax deductible donation. Steven Huang,...

ALL HALLOWS’ EVE, The Ohio Valley Symphony

Posted by admin on Oct 29, 2025 in 2025-26 Season, Archived Events | Comments Off on ALL HALLOWS’ EVE, The Ohio Valley Symphony

November 1, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. CLICK TO BUY TICKETS NOW! Join us Nov. 1 for All Hallows’ Eve when Matthew Troy leads us in a musical celebration of All Saints Day with Wendel’s Ride of the Headless Horseman, Gounod’s Funeral March of a Marionette and Khachaturian’s Masquerade Suite and Borodin’s Prince Igor: Polovtsian Dances as part of an evening of musical tricks and treats. Pianist Michael Chertock returns for Liszt’s Totentanz. Matthew Troy, conductor Matthew Troy was named Music Director and Conductor of the Western Piedmont Symphony (NC)...

2025-26 SEASON SUBSCRIPTION! The Ohio Valley Symphony

Posted by admin on Oct 16, 2025 in 2025-26 Season, Archived Events | Comments Off on 2025-26 SEASON SUBSCRIPTION! The Ohio Valley Symphony

BUY NOW! (click here) EXISTING Subscribers who wish to keep their current seats and NEW Subscribers download order form here and mail, or call the Box Office and leave a message. The 2024-25 Ohio Valley Symphony season is almost upon us. Mark your calendars now and get your season tickets so you can experience the magic of music at every single one. Internationally noted conductor, François López-Ferrer will be back on the Ariel Opera House stage as he leads the OVS through Double Delight on September 13 with Cincinnati Symphony’s principal...

The Rustic Mechanicals present MACBETH

Posted by admin on Oct 16, 2025 in Archived Events | Comments Off on The Rustic Mechanicals present MACBETH

November 10, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. At Point Pleasant Jr./Sr. High School 280 Scenic Drive Point Pleasant, WV Tickets available at the door. The Rustic Mechanicals’ 2025 Vaulting Ambition Tour of William Shakespeare’s MACBETH! Murder! Prophecy! Witches! …and, surprisingly, Love! The power of a prophecy tempts the ambitious General Macbeth and his passionately persuasive wife to accelerate their road to royalty. Something wicked this way comes when the real-life husband and wife founders of the Rustic Mechanicals play the original...