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2016 Oboes On The Ohio, A Double Reed Festival
November 5, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.Register Now!The future of Double Reed playing is now at Oboes on the Ohio, A Double Reed Festival at the historic Ariel Opera House in downtown Gallipolis, Ohio. This unique event is designed to showcase the musical flavor of double reeds.An exiting day of workshops, music readings and a masterclass will culminate in the evening The Ohio Valley Symphony concert featuring soloist Dwight Parry, oboe.For more information and registration, please visit Oboes on the...
read moreOboes on the Ohio, Dwight Parry, Oboe
November 5, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.Purchase Concert TicketsDwight Parry is just rounding out his first decade as the principal oboist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Previously, he held the same position with the San Diego Symphony and was a fellow with the New World Symphony. He has performed as guest principal oboist with groups including the New York Philharmonic, the Chicago Symphony, the San Francisco Symphony, the Atlanta Symphony, the Los Angeles Opera, and the Deutsche Symphonie of Berlin. Originally from coastal Southern California,...
read moreThe Christmas Show! 2016
December 3, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. Purchase Concert Tickets The Ohio Valley Symphony presents its most beloved holiday tradition, The Christmas Show! Order tickets early! As part of the Ohio Valley Symphony’s mission to bring live, professional, orchestral music to the region and to instill a love of music — especially in children, the public is encouraged to attend OVS rehearsals for free at 7–10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, and 1–4 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Ariel. Open rehearsals are a great way to grow familiar with symphonic music, and they offer a unique...
read moreBlack History: Celebrating the life of Dr. Edward Bouchet
Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.Free admission ~ donations accepted.Join the historic Ariel Theatre in celebrating Black History Month and the life of Dr. Edward Bouchet (1852-1918).Edward Alexander Bouchet was an African American physicist and educator. In 1874, he became one of the first African Americans to graduate from Yale College, and was the first African-American to earn a Ph.D. from any American university. Dr. Bouchet was a principal and teacher at Lincoln High School in Gallipolis, Ohio from 1908 to 1913.Music selections by...
read moreDrew Hastings: Farmageddon
Friday, February 26 at 7:00 p.m.Purchase TicketsJoin the Ariel Theatre in welcoming the most unlikely farmer and Mayor you’ve ever met, Drew Hastings.As a Comedian, Drew Hastings has been a well-known standup for 20-plus years with television comedy specials, Tonight Show appearances, and a regular favorite on the National Bob & Tom Radio Show.As a Farmer. A lifelong, loft living, city dweller, he left Los Angeles at age 50 to take up farming in rural Ohio which he describes as “Farmageddon”. As Mayor: he was just...
read moreGiving Thanks
Sunday, November 29, 2015 2:00 p.m. Ariel Chamber Theatre The Historic Ariel Theatre presents Giving Thanks a concert by The Ariel Children’s Chorus under the direction of Judith Cavendish. Admission is free ~ donations accepted at the door.
read moreThe Christmas Show! 2015
Saturday, December 05, 2015 at 7:30 pm The Christmas Show! The Ohio Valley Symphony Purchase Tickets The Ohio Valley Symphony presents its most beloved holiday tradition, The Christmas Show! Order tickets early! As part of the Ohio Valley Symphony’s mission to bring live, professional, orchestral music to the region and to instill a love of music — especially in children, the public is encouraged to attend OVS rehearsals for free at 7–10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, and 1–4 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Ariel. Open rehearsals are a great way to grow familiar...
read moreAriel Merry Tubachristmas! 2015
Join the fun at the ARIEL’S MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS! December 12, 2015 Concert starts at 2 pm! MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS is celebrating its 42nd Anniversary (1974-2015). Created by Harvey Phillips, MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS 2015 will be presented in over 250 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%...
read moreThe Voices of Christmas
Saturday, December 19, 2015 7:00 p.m.Purchase Tickets Enjoy Christmas favorites and holiday standards featuring the Ariel Children’s Chorus, Dale Rawlins Singers, French Colony Chorus, Joyful Noise Quartet, and soloist Brian Griffin.Tickets to this festive concert are $10. Tickets and more information are available at the Ariel-Ann Carson Dater Performing Arts Centre box office, 428 Second Ave., Gallipolis; by phone, (740) 446-2787...
read more26th Annual Brittany’s Prom Style Review
Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 2:00 pm Brittany’s 26th Annual Prom Style ReviewPurchase TicketsJoin the historic Ariel Theatre in welcoming Brittany’s Fashions and students from area high schools to the main stage. The audience is in for a treat!All proceeds of this spectacular event benefit the continuing restoration of the historic Ariel-Ann Carson Dater Performing Arts Centre. Brittany’s owner Kay Hardway is excited to again showcase teens from 8 area high schools modeling the new 2016 prom styles. Get your tickets...
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