Celebration of Black History

This free evening concert will feature local talent, both young and old, as well as readings by Glenn Miller and commentary by Elaine Armstrong.
Saturday, February 28, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. Free admission, appropriate for all ages.

Postponed due to inclement weather.

ASS3MBLY

The Ariel Chamber Theatre Series will welcome Ass3mbly on Sunday, February 22, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door. Appropriate for all ages.

Carl Michael, Magic & Illusion

The art of magic is making the impossible possible – Carl Michael is a performer who makes it happen. From childhood Carl Michael has immersed himself in the study and practice of magic and illusion.

Shotgun Red Comedy Show

Join us in welcoming the SHOTGUN RED COMEDY SHOW to the historic Ariel-Dater Hall. This 4-piece country comedy show features your favorites from the Shotgun Red Variety Show seen weekly on RFDTV, including Miss Sheila, Shotgun Red, Steve Hall, with Jennifer Bruce and Roger Francis and impressions of over 30 artists! Advance tickets $12 and at the door the night of the show are $15.

Maelzel Woodwind Quintet

Join us for this afternoon Ariel Chamber Theatre Series concert. The musicians will be performing with historic woodwind instruments.

151st Emancipation Day Celebration

The Emancipation Proclamation has been celebrated and observed in Gallia County, Ohio continuously since 1863 and reported to be one of the longest continuous running celebrations in the United States.

Ariel’s MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS! 2014

A fantastic holiday experience – this FREE concert featuring Christmas favorites performed with the low brass instruments. Come Join us in celebrating the 41st Anniversary of Merry Tubachristmas®!

Created by Harvey Phillips, 2014 marks the 41st Anniversary of MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS® concerts and the Ariel’s 3rd MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS. Phillips was inspired to create TUBACHRISTMAS as an annual event honoring his teacher, the late great tubist William J. Bell (born Christmas Day, 1902).  Every Christmas season, tuba and euphonium players of all ages gather to pay respect to all the great artists/teachers who represent their heritage. Every TUBACHRISTMAS performance features traditional Christmas carols especially arranged by American composer Alec Wilder (died Christmas Eve, 1980). Through Wilder, TUBACHRISTMAS concerts pay grateful tribute to composers who have embraced these noble instruments with solo and ensemble compositions. TUBACHRISTMAS ensembles may attract multiples of 100 participants aged 8 to over 90 years! The warm, rich organ-like sound of the tuba-euphonium choir has won the ears and hearts of every audience. TUBACHRISTMAS has become an established Christmas tradition in cities throughout the world.

The Voices of Christmas

Enjoy Christmas favorites and holiday standards featuring the Ariel Children’s Chorus, Dale Rawlins Singers, French Colony Chorus, Joyful Noise Quartet, Ordinary People, and soloist Brian Griffin.