What is a Living History presentation?  It’s simple. An actor brings an historical character back to life.  How do they do it? The actor does in-depth research into the character they have selected and create a presentation around the information that they have learned. The actors do not use a script that has been produced by someone else, but have created their own original dialogue. We at MadCap Living History do our best to represent the character as realistically as they were in life. We delve deeply into their life, and focus on various aspects that we find interest, and believe will find entertaining. We do our best to be accurate and respectful of all of our characters, even the ones that weren’t so respectable.

Presented by Kokosing Valley Arts AllianceSaturday, May 30 • 1:00pm Admission: Free VENUE:The Woodward Opera House(107 South Main St., Mount Vernon, OH 43050) 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. In this presentation Palu will share his photographs, the stories behind them and his experiences from over 30-years of working throughout the U.S. and the world. From his in-depth coverage of workers in mining communities to his ongoing project documenting the Arctic, Palu will discuss pathways in photography and visual storytelling, offering practical guidance on how documentary work can deepen our understanding of science, journalism, filmmaking, and domestic and global affairs.

Presented by Kokosing Valley Arts AllianceThursday, June 4 • 7:00pm Admission: Free VENUE:The Woodward Opera House(107 South Main St., Mount Vernon, OH 43050) 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 fun!

Presented by The Woodward Opera HouseTuesday, June 9 • 7:00pmTuesday, August 11 • 7:00pmTuesday, October 6 • 7:00pmTuesday, December 8 • 7:00pm Admission: Free (Donations welcome) VENUE:The Woodward Opera House(107 South Main St., Mount Vernon, OH 43050)

Presented by Mount Vernon Association of Police ChaplainsSaturday, June 27 • 6:30pm VENUE:The Woodward Opera House(107 South Main St., Mount Vernon, OH 43050) $15 As America approaches its 250th anniversary, join us in Mount Vernon for a unique evening with acclaimed George Washington portrayer, Curt Radabaugh. This event will bring to life the first President through story, historic reflection, and personal wisdom. In a community named for Washington's home, we will celebrate heritage while benefiting the important work of the Mount Vernon Association of Police Chaplains.

Presented by MTVarts Friday, July 10 • 7:30 PMSaturday, July 11 • 7:30 PMSunday, July 12 • 2 PM Thursday, July 16 • 7:30 PMFriday, July 17 • 7:30 PMSaturday, July 18 • 7:30 PMSunday, July 19 • 2 PM VENUE:Woodward Opera House(107 S Main St, Mount Vernon, OH 43050) TICKETS:$30 – $25 – $20 $3 discount for children 10 and under Get Tickets Now

Presented by The Woodward Opera HouseTuesday, May 12 • 7:00pmTuesday, July 21 • 7:00pmTuesday, September 8 • 7:00pmTuesday, November 10 • 7:00pm Admission: Free (Donations welcome) VENUE:The Woodward Opera House(107 South Main St., Mount Vernon, OH 43050) A new speaker series designed to inform, inspire, and connect the community is coming to the stage at the Woodward Opera House. “The Woodward Exchange: Sharing What We Know. Growing Where We Live.” invites audiences to explore ideas, stories, and expertise from people who live and work right here in Knox County.

From the Board of Directors of The Woodward Opera House comes the following announcement: Beginning in 2024, the boards of Knox Partnership for Arts and Culture and Woodward Development Corporation combined to act as one board under “The Woodward Opera House”. With this collaberation came the naming of Dena Hess as Managing Director of the entity. Dena will oversee all events both public and private as well as the daily business operations.

Two 19th-century portraits, "Dawn" and "Mid Day," were returned to their home in The Woodward Opera House just before the close of 2020. The paintings were commissioned for the theater and are original to 1884 when it opened.

  Lean on Us - Knox County, Ohio The Woodward Opera House Conservancy is proud to collaborate with local artists to produce this uplifting video

The Aisle lights for the Opera House center aisle and the outter areas of the theater were completed and look beautiful!

Today we set up the Opera House Floor and the Recital Hall for banquets.

The balcony theater seats are completely installed. Indeed, they are beautiful!!