Stuart’s Opera House is the cornerstone of the Nelsonville Historic Art District. It is a lovingly restored theatre that first welcomed audiences in 1879 through 1924 when it was home to classic vaudeville and melodrama shows. Stuart’s closed and sat empty from 1924 through 1976. In 1977 a group formed a non-profit and started bringing the theatre back to life when a devastating fire nearly destroyed the building in 1980. Seventeen years later, in 1997, the opera house re-opened its doors and is once again home to local, regional, national, and internationally acclaimed performances. Stuart’s Opera House now hosts over 75 events each year and is Southeastern Ohio’s favorite place to experience live performance. 52 Public Square Nelsonville, OH 45764 https://stuartsoperahouse.org Meet at the MAC to carpool: 12:30pm Meet at Stuart’s Opera House: 2:00pm