Some attractions in Southeast Ohio
ARTS/West
Arts West is a part of the City of Athens' Arts, Parks and Recreation Department. Our mission is to make facilities, resources, and opportunities available to art organizations, individual artists, and community residents. We harness community focus for all individuals engaged in the creation, performance and exhibition of the arts, while promoting activities preserving the beauty, heritage, and the culture of our town. ARTS/West strives to provide premier facilities, instructors, programming, and technical equipment for the performing and visual arts in our community. http://artswest.blogspot.com/
The Ariel-Ann Carson Dater Performing Arts Centre (Gallipolis)
Nestled in the hills of Southeast Ohio is the 1895 opera house known as The Ariel Opera House. Located in the historic district of the French town of Gallipolis on the Ohio River, the Ariel was built during the age of gas light elegance. During her heyday, she hosted such luminaries as Will Rogers, Sarah Bernhard and Daniel Emmett. Ensembles such as the Chicago Opera and the Ziegfeld Follies graced the Ariel’s stage. Vaudeville led to movies and the Ariel’s eventual closing. Neglected and forgotten, she began the steady march of decay. Today, the restored theater hosts concerts, dramas and many other events. http://arieltheatre.org/
Tecumseh Commons Theater (Shawnee)
The Tecumseh Commons is a public assembly space for concerts, conferences and rentals for weddings, parties, etc. The Commons is located in the first floor of the historic Tecumseh Theater building which is under restoration. https://www.facebook.com/TecumsehCommons/
The Ohio Pawpaw Festival (Albany)
is a fun-filled and educational community event celebrating one of America’s largest native tree fruits, the Pawpaw (Asimina triloba). This three-day event highlights the rich history and future possibilities of the pawpaw through delectable foods, quality entertainment, unique arts, crafts and local businesses throughout southeastern Ohio and beyond. Special events at the festival include competitions for the best pawpaw, best pawpaw-related work of art, pawpaw cook-off, and the ever-popular pawpaw-eating contest. An energetic family environment is created by Kids Central, which provides a wide range of hands-on activities. The Main Stage is host to some of the best musicians and performers in our region. A full line-up of presentations and activities cover pawpaw growing, cooking, genetics, medical use and other topics related to sustainability. http://www.ohiopawpawfest.com/
The Markay Theatre (Jackson)
is home to live music, comedy, and theatrical productions since its grand re-opening in August of 2015. The 280-seat theatre can also be rented for business and corporate events complete with a state-of-the-art sound system, lighting, and projector. http://markayjackson.com/
Stuart’s Opera House (Nelsonville)
Stuart's Opera House is the cornerstone of the historic Public Square in Nelsonville. It is dedicated to its role as a regional leader in the arts community, a center for public expression, and an economic development partner for Southeastern Ohio. http://stuartsoperahouse.org/
Peoples Bank Theatre (Marietta)
A history of great entertainment! Beautifully renovated and painstakingly restored to its early 20th-century splendor, Peoples Bank Theatre features a full calendar of national headline entertainers, movies, and theatrical productions. http://mariettaohio.org/member/peoples-bank-theatre/
Village Productions
Since 1993, Village Productions has provided a variety of services for people in the greater Amesville area. Village Productions offers classes, workshops, special events, concerts, and lectures. We open the facility for use by supporters and the local community. Classes are provided in movement, crafts, music, dance, yoga, and more. They are structured to have an experiential component, and are taught by local artists and professionals. Box 32 Amesville, Ohio 45711 www.village-productions.org
ARTS/West
Arts West is a part of the City of Athens' Arts, Parks and Recreation Department. Our mission is to make facilities, resources, and opportunities available to art organizations, individual artists, and community residents. We harness community focus for all individuals engaged in the creation, performance and exhibition of the arts, while promoting activities preserving the beauty, heritage, and the culture of our town. ARTS/West strives to provide premier facilities, instructors, programming, and technical equipment for the performing and visual arts in our community. http://artswest.blogspot.com/
The Ariel-Ann Carson Dater Performing Arts Centre (Gallipolis)
Nestled in the hills of Southeast Ohio is the 1895 opera house known as The Ariel Opera House. Located in the historic district of the French town of Gallipolis on the Ohio River, the Ariel was built during the age of gas light elegance. During her heyday, she hosted such luminaries as Will Rogers, Sarah Bernhard and Daniel Emmett. Ensembles such as the Chicago Opera and the Ziegfeld Follies graced the Ariel’s stage. Vaudeville led to movies and the Ariel’s eventual closing. Neglected and forgotten, she began the steady march of decay. Today, the restored theater hosts concerts, dramas and many other events. http://arieltheatre.org/
Tecumseh Commons Theater (Shawnee)
The Tecumseh Commons is a public assembly space for concerts, conferences and rentals for weddings, parties, etc. The Commons is located in the first floor of the historic Tecumseh Theater building which is under restoration. https://www.facebook.com/TecumsehCommons/
The Ohio Pawpaw Festival (Albany)
is a fun-filled and educational community event celebrating one of America’s largest native tree fruits, the Pawpaw (Asimina triloba). This three-day event highlights the rich history and future possibilities of the pawpaw through delectable foods, quality entertainment, unique arts, crafts and local businesses throughout southeastern Ohio and beyond. Special events at the festival include competitions for the best pawpaw, best pawpaw-related work of art, pawpaw cook-off, and the ever-popular pawpaw-eating contest. An energetic family environment is created by Kids Central, which provides a wide range of hands-on activities. The Main Stage is host to some of the best musicians and performers in our region. A full line-up of presentations and activities cover pawpaw growing, cooking, genetics, medical use and other topics related to sustainability. http://www.ohiopawpawfest.com/
The Markay Theatre (Jackson)
is home to live music, comedy, and theatrical productions since its grand re-opening in August of 2015. The 280-seat theatre can also be rented for business and corporate events complete with a state-of-the-art sound system, lighting, and projector. http://markayjackson.com/
Stuart’s Opera House (Nelsonville)
Stuart's Opera House is the cornerstone of the historic Public Square in Nelsonville. It is dedicated to its role as a regional leader in the arts community, a center for public expression, and an economic development partner for Southeastern Ohio. http://stuartsoperahouse.org/
Peoples Bank Theatre (Marietta)
A history of great entertainment! Beautifully renovated and painstakingly restored to its early 20th-century splendor, Peoples Bank Theatre features a full calendar of national headline entertainers, movies, and theatrical productions. http://mariettaohio.org/member/peoples-bank-theatre/
Village Productions
Since 1993, Village Productions has provided a variety of services for people in the greater Amesville area. Village Productions offers classes, workshops, special events, concerts, and lectures. We open the facility for use by supporters and the local community. Classes are provided in movement, crafts, music, dance, yoga, and more. They are structured to have an experiential component, and are taught by local artists and professionals. Box 32 Amesville, Ohio 45711 www.village-productions.org