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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-2025

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

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 2025

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 2025

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...

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 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...

ROMANTIC SPRING, The Ohio Valley Symphony

Posted by admin on Apr 1, 2025 in 2024-25 Season, Archived Events | Comments Off on ROMANTIC SPRING, The Ohio Valley Symphony

April 26, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! Max Bruch’s Concerto for Clarinet and Viola will feature two OVS members, Laura Sabo on clarinet and Bernard Di Gregorio on viola, in Romantic Spring. Maestro Scott Woodward leads the orchestra in African-American composer William Grant Still’s Woodnotes, Howard Hansen’s Symphony No. 2, the “Romantic,” and other selections. Dr. Scott E. Woodard, conductor Dr. Scott E. Woodard was born in Huntington, WV and is proud to be a life-long West Virginian. He is the Music Director of the Butler...

2025 Gallipolis River Rec Pageants

Posted by admin on Apr 1, 2025 in Archived Events | Comments Off on 2025 Gallipolis River Rec Pageants

In association with the Gallia County Chamber of Commence… JUNE 7, 2025 PURCHASE TICKETS HERE LITTLE MISS/MR. PAGEANT Pageant at 1:00 pm, ticket prices $7-$10, doors open at 8:30pm GALLIPOLIS RIVER REC QUEEN PAGEANT Pageant at 6:00 pm, ticket prices $10-$18, doors open at 5:30pm Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of Gallia County youth and purchase your tickets today! Helping contestants to grow their self-confidence while preparing them for their future what the Chamber’s River Rec program is all about. Our Royalty will have...

Dr. Mel Simón, In Memoriam

Posted by admin on Apr 1, 2025 in Archived News | Comments Off on Dr. Mel Simón, In Memoriam

Dr. Mel P. Simon, Age 89 of Gallipolis, Ohio Passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, in Evanston, Illinois, surrounded by his loving family. A Life Well-Lived Dr. Mel P. Simon was born on October 29, 1935, in Angadanon, Isabela, Philippines, to Lucrecia Palatao Simon and Melecio G. Simon. He was the eight of twelve children. During his last year in medical school, he met his Valentine sweetheart, Lydia Sarzaba, a young nurse who would become the love of his life. In 1959, when Dr. Simon traveled to the United States for medical...

DARING DANCES, The Ohio Valley Symphony

Posted by admin on Feb 12, 2025 in 2024-25 Season, Archived Events | Comments Off on DARING DANCES, The Ohio Valley Symphony

March 15, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! Daring Dances will move you with a selection of dazzling dance music under the baton of conductor Michael Chertock leading the OVS through Ravel’s La Valse and Bolero. Even more dazzling, Michael will also be the piano soloist on Leroy Anderson’s Piano Concerto. Talk about multi-tasking! This concert is sponsored In Memory of Clare E. Gettles. Michael Chertock, conductor & pianist Conductor and pianist Michael Chertock has fashioned a successful career as an orchestral soloist,...