JULY  2008
July 3 thru August 1 Fireworks Art Exhibit
July 6 "Guys Without Ties" concert  7:00PM
July 13 Matt Carducci concert 7:00PM
July 17 Youth Theater classes start
July 20 "Contels" concert 7:00PM
July 27 "Loose Change" concert 7:00PM
   
 
 
   

History

Housed in Historic Kilpi Hall, this former Finnish Meeting Hall was built in 1899 by Charles Gran and the Kilpi Temperance Society, comprised of Finnish immigrants. It became the heart of the Finnish community in Conneaut. They gathered here for music, dance, theatre and fellowship. In 1975, a group of about 30 people in Conneaut had been discussing the need for a community center. The proposal to buy Kilpi Hall was presented to City Council, area businesses, and other interested parties, and was well received.  Each member donated $10 each which became the first membership campaign.  With a specialized loan, the Center's officers signed a mortgage agreement in July of 1976 and the Conneaut Community Center for the Arts was born. Kilpi Hall is once again a place to gather for music, dance, theatre and fellowship.

     The Center offers a versatile setting to host formal business meetings, weddings, anniversary parties, baby showers, club meetings or a family reunion. Let us help you plan your next event or meeting. The main hall gallery holds 80 to 100 people, meeting rooms hold up to 35 and a private meeting room holds up to 30. Our newly renovated main entrance greets our patrons with a warm, well-lit entryway and we serve wonderful meals from our newly remodeled kitchen facilities.

     CCCA partners with several businesses throughout the county to bring artistic enrichment to the community.


 

   
Current Board Members: Dale Distel,  President
Tom Udell, Vice President
Sandra Gaukel, 2nd Vice President
Barbara Legeza, Treasurer
Brad Vito, Secretary
Mary Brunot
Diana Chike
Robert Cox
Lois Greenfield
Collette Shugerts
Barbara Simpson
Val Somppi
Staff:  


Executive Director: Penny Armeni
Office Associate: Jade Hale
Office Volunteer: Bonnie Watts
Senior Aide: Betty Robinson
Janitor: Bernie Armeni
 
       
     
 

 

MISSION STATEMENT:

Based upon the belief that the Arts are of fundamental value to our community, the Conneaut Community Center for the Arts is committed to enhancing the cultural identity of the community by providing a venue for all ages to experience creative expression and recognize the value of the Arts.

Conneaut Community Center for the Arts
1025 Buffalo Street
Conneaut, Ohio 44030-1507


Phone: 440-593-5888
Fax: 440-593-4222

 

 


Business Hours

Mon - Thurs   9AM - 9PM
Fri    9AM - 5PM

Open Weekends for Special Events


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