When: October 2-3, 2026

Where: Rohs Opera House, Cynthina

An Exclusive All-Night Songwriting Experience
 

Every spirit has a story. Every story deserves a song.

Limited registration - Songwriters only

What Is Heartstrings After Dark?

What happens when songwriters gather inside a historic opera house, surround themselves with stories, mystery and inspiration — and have until morning to turn those stories into songs?
 

This event isn't really about ghosts. It's about storytelling.
 

Ghost stories are filled with characters, mystery, love, loss, unanswered questions and emotion — the very things that inspire great songs.

One Night. A Lot of Stories.

The Journey

9:00 PM
Cynthiana Ghost Walk
Gather stories, legends, characters and inspiration from historic downtown.
 

AFTER DARK
Inside the Rohs Opera House
Return to the opera house for a guided paranormal experience.
 

STORYTELLING
The Storyteller's Toolbox
Explore how compelling stories become compelling songs with special guest Stoll Vaughan

THE CHALLENGE
Write • Create • Collaborate
Creative activities, coffee, conversation and a whole lot of songwriting.

Morning
Share the Songs
Hear songs that didn't exist when the night began.

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Special Guest