Author: Olive Hill Center for Arts & Heritage

  • The first recital

    The first recital

    The venue was prepared. Months of practice, lessons, and rehearsals all pointed to this singular event. The doors opened, the attendees arrived, excitement was mounting, and everyone was anticipating the ‘first ever’ presentation. This wasn’t a musical premier. These weren’t professional soloists. The setting wasn’t a world-class auditorium. Rather, it was your Olive Hill Center…

  • Student Violin Recital – Nov. 12, 2023

    Student Violin Recital – Nov. 12, 2023

    Our dedicated violin students have been diligently honing their skills since the launch of our Music Education department in February 2023. Under the expert guidance of Elaine Brunelle, these accomplished students will showcase their acquired talents at a complimentary and open-to-all recital on Sunday, November 12th at 3 p.m. in the main auditorium. We warmly…

  • A Christmas Carol – Dec. 9, 2023

    A Christmas Carol – Dec. 9, 2023

    You’re invited to join us for our first public full theatrical production since 2013. Partnering with Ohio Valley Theater Group, we will perform A Christmas Carol on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 – the last day of Winter Wonderland of Trees.

  • The Founding: A Celtic Christmas – Dec. 15, 2023

    The Founding: A Celtic Christmas – Dec. 15, 2023

    We are so excited to host this world class touring ensemble here at Olive Hill Center for Arts & Heritage on Dec. 15th at 7 PM. A definite MUST SEE! And….they have agreed to work with students to prepare a couple of tunes so they can perform live with them on stage! What an exciting…

  • Christmas on the Hill – Dec 1 & 2, 2023

    Christmas on the Hill – Dec 1 & 2, 2023

    Adult Dinner & Show – $40 per personChild Dinner & Show – $15 per childShow-Only – $10 donation requested

  • Winter Wonderland of Trees – Dec. 7-10, 2023

    Winter Wonderland of Trees – Dec. 7-10, 2023

    The 1st Annual Winter Wonderland at Olive Hill Center for Arts & Heritage (former Olive Hill High School) will be held Dec. 7th-10th. Groups/classes/persons can enter more than one entry if desired. More the merrier! There is no entry fee. The hours for our Winter Wonderland of Trees event have been updated and expanded. Please…

  • American Indian History and Culture in Northeast Kentucky

    American Indian History and Culture in Northeast Kentucky

    The Carter County Historical Society is tremendously excited to announce their next public event, featuring one of the experts on native history and culture in our region. This also happens to dovetail nicely with the fact that November is Native American Heritage Month! The seminar will take place at the Olive Hill Branch of the…

  • Now collecting flood relief donations

    Now collecting flood relief donations

    In partnership with the Carter County Public Library, the Olive Hill Center for Arts & Education will be accepting donations for flood relief in southeast Kentucky. Our gymnasium doors will be open 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5-6, 2022. Donations can be placed on a table. They will be taken…

  • Youth groups aid OHHS

    Youth groups aid OHHS

    A HUGE thank you to the Praying Pelicans tour group—these volunteers come from New Hope Church and Macedonia Christian Church in Virginia and North Carolina. They worked like crazy, cleaning and organizing at our center today. And thank you Renee Parsons with Central Job Bank for making this possible! We are beyond appreciative!!

  • The Underwood War

    The Underwood War

    Carter County Historical Society proud to announce their second public event! Come out and learn about the history of this bloody nineteenth-century feud rooted in Civil War allegiances. August 25th at 7 p.m. at the Olive Hill Center for Arts and Education!