More Than Just Four Walls and a Stage

A $4.2M campaign designed to transform the experience for artists, patrons, and staff.

Last season, in anticipation of LOH’s Centennial Celebration, we completed a major renovation to the historic City Hall building we call home. Now, we turn our attention to realizing the next pillar of our campaign: supporting LOH on Location programming.

TAKING THE SHOW ON THE ROAD
Since 2017, the LOH on Location series has showcased world-class artistry in unexpected places. Whether in a tunnel, church, park, or parking lot, we’ve found success engaging new audiences in unique places, transforming community spaces into stages for unforgettable arts experiences.

Now, with your support of the LOH@100 campaign, we’ll elevate these mission-critical programs by creating a financial runway to allow for ongoing barrier-free access and provide resources to acquire mobile production equipment that will help us maintain LOH’s high standards for technical quality, even in the unconventional venues throughout our community.

A NEXUS FOR NEW COMMUNITIES AND NEW VOICES
The most visible example of LOH on Location is the free Nexus Music and Arts Festival, which for the last four summers has transformed Colburn Park, LOH’s rear parking lot, and the pedestrian mall into places for artistic discovery.

The 2024 edition of the festival was another sensational success, with a lineup that included blues, rock, jazz, and folk — plus the sounds of West Africa and Québec. It featured an African dance workshop, music for children, and performances by many talented young people in our community.

Nexus is just one way that LOH provides access to artists whose voices should be heard in our community but, for a variety of reasons, might not make sense in our theater. And without the need for ticket sales and revenue goals, the programming for Nexus can be more eclectic and highlight emerging artists.

Thousands of patrons (including many families and first-timers) took in the sights and sounds over the course of the weekend. Thanks to the generosity of LOH’s supporters, festival-goers encountered creativity at every turn — at no cost to them.

SUPPORT THE NEXT EVOLUTION OF LOH
Maybe you’ve danced under the stars at one of our Silent Discos, or discovered your new favorite artist at Nexus, or marveled at the breathtaking riverside views at our Hootenanny music festival. If so, please consider contributing to the LOH@100 campaign today and support LOH on Location programming.

Celebrating 100 Years of Arts and Community

LOH’s Swingin’ Centennial Soirée, September 28, 2024

To view more images from our Swingin’ Centennial Soirée, visit LebanonOperaHouse.org/soiree.

LOH in the News

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