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Annual Fundraising Campaign: We've reached 80% of our goal of $40,000! Your donation is still needed to help us reach the top! --Margaret & Ronald Truax, Campaign Co-ChairsKenan Center, 433 Locust St., Lockport, NY 14094 (716) 433-2617 Click here for hours and directions. Kenan Center's Facebook Page | Promote Your Page Too 
**Celebration of Life Honoring Dr. Charles Rand Penney, Sept. 1, 6:30 pm**
Niagara Frontier Art Exhibit Through September 3Juried biennial show featuring 52 Western New York artists in a variety of media. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, Noon-5 pm; Sun, 2-5 pm. Work shown by Rosemarie Sroka, Best of Show Award Winner. Read more.Congratulations to Award Recipients! Announced Sunday, July 18: Rosemarie Sroka, Best of Show; R.H. Stamps, Purchase Award; Kelsey Merkle, Shelia Whalen Memorial Realism in Drawing Award; Vivian Boyd, Joan Shaw and David Vitrano, Awards of Excellence. Receiving Honorable Mention Awards were Shirley Murdoch, Joseph Whalen and Robert Wurster. Opening Next--Connections: Kenan Center Art Committee Invitational. Free public reception Sunday, September 12, 2-5 pm. Through October 3.
Fall 2010 Issue of Be HereDownload a copy of our "Be Here" mailer that lists Kenan Center classes, gallery exhibits, upcoming performances, special events, along with workshops, programs and lectures provided by our afilliate groups: the Kenan Arts Council, Kenan Quilters' Guild, and Friends of the Kenan Herb Club. Download here. (1.10 MB file)
Fall Class Registration:New Children & Music Together with Mary Dunn and Our Popular Ballroom Dancing! Calling all Kindermusik parents--Mrs. Mary Dunn, a teacher with us for 15 years--has started her own program using music to develop early learning and creativity in children ages 3 months to 5 years. All classes incorporate American Sign Language and no additional materials fees are required. Classes start October 4.Our popular Ballroom Dancing class with Jackie George returns starting September 22! Ballroom is hotter than ever, and you can join the fun in 10 weeks of one hour classes. Register early--this class fills up fast! For complete details, dates and fees for both classes, go to the Education page.
Sports and Recreation News: Fall Soccer Registration Deadline Extended to September 10; Volleyball Leagues Now FormingIf you haven't already done so, be sure to get your registration forms in for Fall Youth Soccer. Go to the Soccer page to download guidelines and a registration form.Adult co-ed Volleyball leagues are now forming with two divisions. Visit the Adult Recreation page for details and downloadable registration forms.
Missoula Children's Theatre Returns in October!Every year, students enrolled in kindergarten through high school, get to participate in what has become one of the most anticipated performing arts programs in the area! No matter what level of talent, young people learn wonderful social skills while having a great time rehearsing and performing in an original musical. Group audition takes place Tuesday, October 12; performances take place Saturday, October 16 at 3 & 7 pm. Go to the Arts page for more on this year's show, The Tortoise Vs. The Hare, The Greatest Race!
Support for this program is made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, celebrating 50 years of building strong, creative communities in New York State's 62 counties. Be Here! Upcoming Kenan Center Events & Programs:SEPTEMBERSeptember 1 Celebration of Life honoring Dr. Charles Rand Penney. 6:30 pm. September 7 & 8 Nursery School Open House. 9-Noon. September 9 Quilt Repair, Storage & Care, Kenan Quilters' Guild free program. 7-9 pm. September 11 Kenan Quilters' Guild Workshop. Fee $. 9 am-3 pm. September 12 Connections: Art Committee Invitational Exhibit Opening. Free opening reception, 2-5 pm. September 14 Flower Design on the Cutting Edge with Mary Lou Chamberlain. Free Kenan Arts Council program. 12:45 pm. September 22 Fall Ballroom Dancing Starts. See EDUCATION page for details.
OCTOBER See our new Google calendar on the Calendar of Events page for complete 2010 listings. Special News ItemsWeather-related Closings The Kenan Center is closed when the Lockport Schools are closed due to weather. This includes the Arena and Nursery School. In the event the Kenan Center is closed, please call the Arena phone line at 433-2619, ext. 210, after 2 p.m. for any specifics on cancellation of games or practices.
Support for the Kenan Center's arts, cultural, and educational programs is made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, celebrating 50 years of building strong, creative communities in New York State's 62 counties. 
The Kenan Center is proud to be a member of the Cultural Alliance of Niagara promoting Niagara County's arts and cultural organizations as tourist, recreation and education destinations to the world.
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