Elvis Is Back In The Building: Dwight Icenhower Returns To Stuart’s Feb. 20

Posted on: Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Stuart’s Opera House will welcome nationally recognized Elvis tribute artist Dwight Icenhower this Friday, Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. Raised in Pomeroy, Ohio, Icenhower began his career by singing karaoke… Read More

Ladysmith Black Mambazo Tour To Stop In Nelsonville

Posted on: Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Grammy-winning South African music legends Ladysmith Black Mambazo will make a stop in Nelsonville this Friday, Feb. 13 for a show at Stuart’s Opera House. Last year the South African… Read More

Stuart’s Bluegrass Matinee Scheduled For Feb. 8

Posted on: Friday, February 6, 2015

Stuart’s Opera House will host an award-winning bluegrass matinee with Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out and The Hart Brothers this Sunday, Feb. 8 at 3 p.m. As the International… Read More

Stuart’s To Host “Love Letters” Performance This Valentine’s Day

Posted on: Friday, February 6, 2015

Valentine’s Day is looming. Every year (when you remember it), you try to give your sweetheart something that really says, “I love you” and will be appreciated and long remembered…. Read More

Critically Acclaimed Brass Band Returns To Nelsonville This Weekend

By: Bryan Gibson
Posted on: Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Following a well-received set at the 2014 Nelsonville Music Festival, the Richmond, Virginia-based No BS! Brass Band is returning this weekend for a backstage dance party at Stuart’s Opera House…. Read More

First National Bank Pledges Support For Stuart’s Capital Campaign

Posted on: Monday, February 2, 2015

Stuart’s Opera House, located on the historic Public Square in Nelsonville, recently received significant support for its capital campaign from The First National Bank of McConnelsville. Bank president John Keirns… Read More

Can Do: Jackie O’s Brewery Artist Featured At Stuart’s

Posted on: Thursday, January 29, 2015

If you’ve ever enjoyed a can of Jackie O’s beer or attended a Lucero concert, you’re familiar with the artwork of Bryn Perrott, better known by her internet identity, “Deerjerk.”… Read More

Music Films, Record Sale On Tap For Cabin Fever Festival

By: Amy Schmitt
Posted on: Wednesday, January 21, 2015

For many people, cabin fever is setting in right about now. But if you’re confined indoors, what better way to spend your time than catching some movies and buying some… Read More

“Queen Of Bluegrass” Returns To Stuart’s

Posted on: Thursday, January 15, 2015

Award-winning bluegrass group Rhonda Vincent and The Rage will return to Stuart’s Opera House this Sunday for a special matinee show at 3 p.m. With a career that spans 24… Read More

PHOTOS: Stuart’s Opera House Winter Fundraiser

By: Bryan Gibson
Posted on: Monday, December 8, 2014

Many of Athens County’s most talented performers entertained a receptive audience last night during the Stuart’s Opera House Winter Fundraiser. The annual concert featured classic songs, holiday favorites and comedy… Read More

ABC Players Bring Classic Children’s Story To The Stage

Posted on: Wednesday, December 3, 2014

When you were little, did you have a favorite toy that meant so much to you, it seemed real?

That's the theme explored by The Velveteen Rabbit, being presented by the ABC Players at Stuart's Opera House, Dec. 4-6.

PHOTOS: Seun Kuti At Stuart’s Opera House

By: Bryan Gibson
Posted on: Friday, September 12, 2014

Afrobeat met Appalachia last night when Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 performed for a packed house at Stuart's Opera House.

Seun, son of the legendary Nigerian musician/activist Fela Kuti, led his father's former band through a set that incorporated jazz, funk and blues to create his own unique blend of afrobeat.