Upcoming Events
KVAA Concerts at The Woodward: Blues Night
KVAA Concerts at The Woodward is a series of local and regional concerts presented by KVAA at the historic Woodward Opera House showcasing premium talent from around the Kokosing River Valley, central Ohio and across the regional Midwest.
This event features a night of Blues from:
Frank Boyd Jr. & the Bona-Fide Truth
Frank Boyd Jr is from Brownsville, Tennessee and has been living in Mansfield Ohio for 30 years. Son of a blues man, he caught the fire as a young boy hearing the likes of Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf jamming in the living room with his father. As a powerful blues musician he played the secular events with many of the greats but he knew God had a different plan. Frank has a passion for ministry and the blessing of being able to use his talents to help others.
Cryin’ Out Loud
Cryin’ Out Loud is a dynamic blues-rock and funk band known for pushing beyond the standard playbook. Driven by founding members Robert Shipley on keyboards and Bob Stulka on bass, the group has built a reputation for performing songs that many bands wouldn’t dare attempt.
With the powerful vocal and guitar combo of Eric Barkdull and Dave Wilkes, a driving rhythm section anchored by McCray Martin on drums , expressive keyboards, and the soaring saxophone of Eric Snyder, Cryin’ Out Loud brings energy, originality, and a fresh perspective to every performance.
Delivering inventive mashups, clever transitions, and intricate arrangements that showcase the musicianship and creativity of every member, their performances blend blues, rock, funk, and soul influences into a unique live experience, while also featuring original compositions that highlight the band’s distinctive voice.
Arts Alliance Workshop: Matt Godsil
KVAA’s Arts Alliance Workshops are accessible community events that are designed to offer relevant, inspiring information and practical approaches towards creating individual art. Workshops are led by guest artists immersed in their field of study who lead conversation and questions through their shared experience and process.
Fall Into Fun
One Night Only! A community-based Vaudeville & Variety Show celebrating the very best of our hometown talent. Enjoy local musicians, local humor, local stories, and unforgettable entertainment in an evening filled with laughter, music, and surprises. Come celebrate the creativity and spirit of our community in a show designed to make you smile from beginning to end. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind night of hometown fun.
Songwriter’s & Circles
Songwriters & Circles is a performance of live, original music by the composers themselves in the intimate setting of the Woodward Opera House’s Black Box Theater. Hear songwriters from throughout Ohio, the regional Midwest, and beyond, share the stories of inspiration and experience behind their art, and the songs it created, in a quiet, up close, listening environment.
Woodward Open Mic Night
Ever wanted to perform at the Woodward Opera House? Want no more… Bring your song, poem, comedy or other form of creative, juggling, slight-of-hat-trick wizardry to the stage! Whether sharing your talent with the crowd or checking out what the good people are cooking up, open mics are the perfect place to find inspiration, connection and support.
Summer Front Porch Concert Series
The Mount Vernon Summer Front Porch Concert Series, held annually in the charming town of Mount Vernon, is a delightful musical street fair that captures the essence of summer. From June to August, locals and tourist alike gather along East Hight St. around picturesque front porches of historic homes, to share warm, lazy summer evenings.
Summer Front Porch Concert Series
The Mount Vernon Summer Front Porch Concert Series, held annually in the charming town of Mount Vernon, is a delightful musical street fair that captures the essence of summer. From June to August, locals and tourist alike gather along East Hight St. around picturesque front porches of historic homes, to share warm, lazy summer evenings.
Art in The Park
Join us July 10th 4-6pm for Art at the Park!
A new community art competition and exhibition presented by Kokosing Valley Arts Alliance in partnership with
Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau and
our wonderful community art galleries,
Coleman Gallery, Pine Row Studios, Kudos Artists Co-op, Kenyon Annex - Gund Gallery, The Gallery on Gambier.
This summer event will showcase local creativity at the historic CA&C Visitor Center in Mount Vernon and celebrate the many talented artists who make our community so unique.
Artists of all ages and experience levels have been selected in the following categories:
• 2-D
• 3-D
• Multimedia
Selected artwork will be displayed during the public exhibition from July 10 through August 16, where visitors will also have the opportunity to vote for their favorite pieces in the Community Choice Award.
Whether you are a longtime artist or simply enjoy creating, we encourage you to be part of this exciting new event.
Summer Front Porch Concert Series
The Mount Vernon Summer Front Porch Concert Series, held annually in the charming town of Mount Vernon, is a delightful musical street fair that captures the essence of summer. From June to August, locals and tourist alike gather along East Hight St. around picturesque front porches of historic homes, to share warm, lazy summer evenings.
Woodward Open Mic Night
Ever wanted to perform at the Woodward Opera House? Want no more… Bring your song, poem, comedy or other form of creative, juggling, slight-of-hat-trick wizardry to the stage! Whether sharing your talent with the crowd or checking out what the good people are cooking up, open mics are the perfect place to find inspiration, connection and support.
Arts Alliance Workshop: Photography
KVAA’s Arts Alliance Workshops are accessible community events that are designed to offer relevant, inspiring information and practical approaches towards creating individual art. Workshops are led by guest artists immersed in their field of study who lead conversation and questions through their shared experience and process.
This workshop is led by photographer and film maker, Louie Palu.
photo © Louie Palu
Songwriter’s & Cirlces
Songwriter’s & Circles is a performance of live, original music by the composers themselves in the intimate setting of the Woodward Opera House’s Black Box Theater. Hear songwriters from throughout Ohio, the regional Midwest, and beyond, share the stories of inspiration and experience behind their art, and the songs it created, in a quiet, up close, listening environment.
Summer Songs: Music From the Front Porch
Summer Songs is an annual benefit concert to support the Mount Vernon Summer Front Porch Concert Series. Area musicians come together to create unique and powerful renditions of songs from the broad canon of music that reminds us of community, connection and the magic of long summer days.