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Back to My Roots: The Dwight Icenhower Story
We are excited to welcome award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist Dwight Icenhower back to the Stuart’s Stage (both in-person and livestream options available) on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Dwight will perform two unique live shows in our historic theater called, “Back to My Roots.” “Back to my roots” is an intimate, unique and heartfelt show with… Read More

Back to My Roots: The Dwight Icenhower Story
We are excited to welcome award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist Dwight Icenhower back to the Stuart’s Stage (both in-person and livestream options available) on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Dwight will perform two unique live shows in our historic theater called, “Back to My Roots.” “Back to my roots” is an intimate, unique and heartfelt show with… Read More

Stuart’s Opera House to Offer Virtual Masterclasses From Visiting Artists
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB Digital · Stuart’s Opera House to Offer Virtual Masterclasses From Visiting Artists Stuart’s Opera House is now offering virtual masterclasses from visiting artists in a variety of disciplines. WOUB Culture spoke to Devin Sudman, who is spearheading the program, about Stuart’s dedication to showcasing artists of color and artists from the LGBTQIA+ community, in… Read More

Stuart’s Opera House Announces School Contest for Poetry Out Loud
Stuart’s Opera House announces a school contest for Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest. The competition, presented in partnership with Ohio Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Poetry Foundation, is part of a national program that encourages high school students to learn about great poetry through memorization, performance, and competition. Since… Read More

Stuart’s Opera House to Feature Patty Griffin Live Stream Nov. 7, Nov. 21, Dec. 5
Stuart’s Opera House presents Patty Griffin Live from the Continental in Austin, Texas. The three unique livestream shows will take place November 7, November 21, and December 5, 2020. Each show will be available to stream live at 8PM ET. A ticket for each show is $25 or you can a purchase a pass to… Read More

Stuart’s to Host Naturalist Julie Zickefoose Oct. 8
Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville, Ohio welcomes Julie Zickefoose for a virtual presentation on Thursday, October 8 at 7 p.m. and the event is free to the public! Naturalist/artist/writer Julie Zickefoose thinks of herself as an unsung, minor, rather dirty superhero. Her superpower: saving small, economically worthless wildlife that would otherwise die. An orphaned jay… Read More

Stuart’s Opera House Welcomes Columbus Symphony Orchestra March 14
Stuart’s Opera House welcomes the Columbus Symphony Orchestra back to Nelsonville, Ohio for a matinee performance on Sunday, March 14 at 3 p.m.! At their first ever performance at Stuart’s Opera House, they brought their magic to the Stuart’s Stage for a sold out performance and we are thrilled they can join us this spring…. Read More

Stuart’s to Provide Virtual Performing Arts Camp July 6-August 14
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB Digital · Stuart’s to Provide Virtual Performing Arts Camp July 6-August 14 Every summer, Stuart’s Opera House (52 Public Square, Nelsonville) provides a performing arts day camp experience for kids ages 12-18 that includes a wide variety of training from professional artists in the areas of theater, dance, and music. Due to the COVID-19… Read More

Stuart’s Opera House to Host Blood Drive June 24
Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville, Ohio hosts a Blood Drive on Wednesday, June 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! Right now, healthy and eligible individuals are strongly urged to donate to help avoid potential shortages due to the coronavirus. Limited space is available, so visit RedCrossBlood.org to schedule an appointment to donate blood. Learn… Read More

Stuart’s Offers Virtual Performing Arts Camp This Summer
Stuart’s Opera House is super excited to invite your child to join us for our Virtual Performing Arts Camp this summer. We have an action-packed program lined up this year that is sure to energize your child with a strong interest in learning and exploration. The core values of this camp are the same as… Read More

Amethystone CD Release Concert & Charity Art Auction
Athens’ Ohio’s favorite Fantasy Rock Band, Amethystone is throwing a party to celebrate the release of their new album, “The Alchemist.” This admission is a free family friendly event with special guest DJ and Emcee, B-Funk Brandon Thompson. Amethystone will perform their new album “The Alchemist” in its entirety with special performances by dancer Ellie… Read More

Dwight Icenhower
DWIGHT ICENHOWER We welcome back nationally recognized, Elvis Tribute Artist, Dwight Icenhower to Stuart’s Opera House! Dwight Icenhower is a Five Time World Champion Elvis Presley Tribute Artist. Dwight is considered to be one of the best Elvis Tribute Artists in the world today. He has mastered the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s eras of Elvis’… Read More

WOUB Speaks With Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy Before Stuart’s Show March 6
By: Chad Reich and Emily Votaw
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WOUB’s Chad Reich spoke with Will Oldham (who records as Bonnie “Prince” Billy) a few days before Oldham’s performance at Stuart’s Opera House on Friday, March 6. Jonathan Richman is also on the bill for the show, and you can find more details on the event at this link.

John Glenn High School’s Ryan House Headed to Poetry Out Loud State Competition March 6
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB’s Emily Votaw speaks to Ryan House, the winner of the 2020 Poetry Out Loud Semifinal competition, which was held at Stuart’s Opera House on January 31, 2020. House will compete in the state Poetry Out Loud competition on Friday, March 6.

Town Mountain
TOWN MOUNTAIN Raw, soulful, and with plenty of swagger, Town Mountain has earned raves for their hard-driving sound, their in-house songwriting and the honky-tonk edge that permeates their exhilarating live performances, whether in a packed club or at a sold-out festival. The hearty base of Town Mountain’s music is the first and second generation of… Read More

David L. Harris to Bring Musical Honesty and Expression to Stuart’s Feb. 27
By: Emily Votaw
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On Thursday, February 27 at 7 p.m., acclaimed New Orleans-based trombonist, composer, actor, clinician and Antoine Courtois performing artist David L. Harris will perform at Stuart’s Opera House as a part of their Other Voices Program. The program features community gatherings brought together by live music, daytime workshops for regional public school students, and potluck… Read More

Town Mountain to Perform at Stuart’s Feb. 28
By: Emily Votaw
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Town Mountain will make their Stuart’s Opera House (52 Public Square, Nelsonville) debut on Friday, February 28. WOUB’s Emily Votaw spoke to Robert Greer, one of the founding members of the nearly 15-year-old bluegrass band, in the interview embedded above.

Poetry Out Loud Semifinal
POETRY OUT LOUD SEMIFINAL Stuart’s Opera House hosts the Southeast Ohio regional semifinal for Poetry Out Loud! Poetry Out Loud encourages students to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life. Created by the National Endowment for… Read More

Poetry Out Loud Allows Students to ‘Keep a Poem in Their Heart’
By: Jessica Jones
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Each year, schools across America prepare for the 15th annual Poetry Out Loud recitation contest, an arts education program where thousands of students will perform memorized poems for judges at school and state levels in the hope to make it to nationals. This year, four schools in Southeastern Ohio will be participating: Nelsonville-York, John Glenn… Read More

Rhonda Vincent & The Rage
Stuart’s hosts a special award winning Bluegrass matinee with Rhonda Vincent & The Rage! Vincent’s career spans 24 albums and she has worked with everyone from Dolly Parton and George Jones to Faith Hill. She has received over 40 awards, including a Grammy in 2017 (in addition to 7 nominations over the years), and an… Read More

Stuart’s Presents the Southeast Ohio Regional Poetry Out Loud Semifinal
WHAT: Stuart’s Opera House (52 Public Square, Nelsonville, OH 45764) announces a school contest for Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest. The competition, presented in partnership with the Ohio Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Poetry Foundation, is part of a national program that encourages high school students to learn about… Read More

Winter Wine Express on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
Take a ride on the Stuart’s Winter Wine Express! This is a fundraiser for Stuart’s Opera House, and this beautiful train ride on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway includes wine, cheese, and more and its all for a good cause. The perfect break from a busy holiday season and a chance to get together with… Read More

Stuart’s Opera House + Archie Fox Live present: Leif Vollebekk
New Ways is a new album by Montreal’s Leif Vollebekk, his hotly anticipated follow-up to the Polaris Prize finalist Twin Solitude. It’s a record that lives between the kick and the snare, in that instant of feeling before the backbeat. “The way that it was is the way it should be,” Vollebekk sings on “Phaedrus”—a… Read More

ABC Players Kids present “Disney’s Frozen Jr.”
ABC PLAYERS PRESENT “DISNEY’S FROZEN JR.” Disney’s Frozen Jr., in which Princesses Elsa and Anna find love and acceptance as they face an emotional journey to restore their sisterly bond. Directed by Jodi MacNeal & Jenn Fritchley. Sponsored by Ohio University Credit Union. December 6 at 7:30pm, December 7 at 2pm and 7:30pm, and December… Read More

Stuart’s Record Sale
STUART’S RECORD SALE Join us in the brand new Stuart’s Opera House Grand Lobby for our regular Stuart’s Record Sale! Vendors will be set up selling vinyl records (including LPs, 45s, and more), CD’s, and much more. Come down and dig through some crates and look for that record you need to complete your collection,… Read More
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