Kenan Center

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine's Day! 💞

If you need any last-minute Valentine's Day card ideas, we've got you covered! 🥰

02/13/2025

📣 Kenan Arts Council Application for College Scholarship 📣

The Kenan Arts Council's college scholarships are open for application! This application is only for students intending to major in fine art, design, theater, dance, or music.

The application deadline is March 31, 2025.

Use this link to download the application:
https://kenancenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/KAC-Scholarship-Application-2025-doc.pdf

02/13/2025

We're excited to partner with Heinrich Chevrolet to welcome Jeff Musial- Nickel City Reptiles & Exotics to Lockport on Saturday, March 1, at 3 p.m.

All ticket sales will go directly to the Kenan Center in order to help fundraise for the new Kenan Civic Arena Project.

This is an amazing event that both kids and adults would love and we’re confident Jeff will be a crowd-pleaser for all ages!

Nickel City Reptiles has appeared on NBC's "Today," "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," "Saturday Night Live," and a variety of other notable film and television productions. We are thrilled to welcome him to our hometown for a great cause.

Tickets for adults - $10. Kids 12 and under $5. Any child young enough to sit on a parent or guardian lap is free. Click here: https://kenancenter.ticketleap.com/nickel-city-reptiles-live-at-the-taylor-theatre--presented-by-h/dates/Mar-01-2025_at_0300PM

Thank you, Heinrich Chevrolet, for your incredible support of the Kenan Center!

02/13/2025

National bestselling author Erika Robuck joins us on Wednesday, February 26, to discuss her books “Invisible Woman” and “Sisters of Night and Fog”. This book signing and discussion event is in conjunction with the Secret Weapons of WWII: Women, Book, & Music” immersive gallery exhibit at the Kenan Center. We hope you’ll join us for this free special event and learn more about the unsung heroes from the Second World War.

🗓️ Wednesday, Feb. 26.
🕐 6:30PM
📍 Taylor Theatre (433 Locust St. Lockport, NY)

02/12/2025

The reviews are in, and it’s a hit! People are loving our production of “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” and you will too! Shows are this week, Thursday through Sunday at the Taylor Theatre. Tickets available at KenanCenter.org.

02/12/2025

The reviews are in! 📣
Thank you, Jordan Soldaczewski from Buffalo Rising, for this amazing review of our production of "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change."

Give it a read, and get tickets to see this hilarious show this Thursday through Sunday, at the lovely Taylor Theatre.

🎟 Tickets: https://kenancenter.ticketleap.com/i-love-you/dates
📸 Photo Credit: Jeff Tracy Photography



https://www.buffalorising.com/2025/02/a-musical-comedy-perfect-for-the-valentines-season/

The Kenan Center presents “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” at the Taylor Theatre at 433 Locust St, Lockport, NY 14094. For tickets, visit kenancenter.com. Starring Alex Garcia, Brittney

02/12/2025

Never a dull day in Lockport!

02/11/2025

If your child's school district is on break from February 17 to 21, a great way to keep them active, learning, and having fun is with our Winter Break Theatre Camp! 🎭

For ages 8+, this five-day camp will have your child help develop, rehearse, and eventually perform an original theatrical production in the beautiful Taylor Theatre.

We're so excited for you to join us next week! Learn more and register your child today using the link below:

https://kenancenter.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=202

❗ All children will be required to bring a lunch each day ❗

02/11/2025

Get your creativity flowing at next week's Golden ACRES session!

Free for adults 55+, this program is a great way to get out and flex those creative muscles in a fun and encouraging environment.

🗓 Wednesday, February 19th
🕑 1PM - 2:15PM
📍 Taylor Theatre Meeting Room - 433 Locust St. Lockport, NY
🌐 Visit www.kenancenter.org/goldenacres for more

Tell your friends and join us for an afternoon of art, creativity, and fun! Thank you to the Health Foundation for Western and Central New York for making Golden ACRES possible.

02/10/2025

Desmond Stoll with special guests TVMTN
Friday, March 28 - Doors 7PM, Show 8PM
In the beautiful Taylor Theatre!
Tickets: https://kenancenter.ticketleap.com/desmond-stoll--tvmtn/dates/Mar-28-2025_at_0800PM

📸Photo credit: Jeff Tracy Photography

02/10/2025

The first of two weekends for our production of "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" was so fun!! Thank you to everyone who visited the Taylor Theatre for this fun musical! 💕

If you saw the show last week and had a great time, sound off in the comments and tell us what you liked! 📣

Get ready for the second and final weekend for this show. Shows are this Thursday through Sunday, and tickets can be bought at the door or online using this link: https://kenancenter.ticketleap.com/i-love-you/dates

02/08/2025

ONE MONTH AWAY!!
The one and only Michael Ian Black is coming to Lockport to headline our Kenan After Dark stand-up comedy show on Saturday, March 8th!

You know him from Wet Hot American Summer, The State, and countless other hilarious comedies. For two shows, he'll be performing stand-up comedy in our charming Taylor Theatre.

Tell your friends & secure your tickets TODAY before they sell out!
https://kenancenter.ticketleap.com/kenan-after-dark-w-michael-ian-black/dates

02/07/2025

At least the sun is shining! 🥶☀️ How many more weeks of winter, Mr. Groundhog?

02/07/2025

Happy Friday!! We are three weeks away from a world-class Jazz concert right here in Lockport! The Buffalo Jazz Collective joins Alex McArthur Music for a night of groovin' in the intimate Taylor Theatre.

Watch this video for a taste of the tunes you'll enjoy up close & personal! Paired with Alex McArthur's warm, soulful voice, you'd have to travel far and wide to find something comparable.

Tell your friends, mark your calendars, and we'll see you in three weeks! Secure your seats with the link below:
https://kenancenter.ticketleap.com/bjc-alexmcarthur/dates/Feb-28-2025_at_0700PM

https://youtu.be/yZOCCtMZ4p0

The Mark Filsinger Chamber Big Band performing the title track from their debut album, Groovin' High. Pre-order a physical copy on the Buffalo Jazz Collectiv...

02/06/2025

This February break, we are holding our "Winter Break Theatre Camp" for kids interested in theatre! This week-long camp guides kids through the process of putting on a theatrical production; from developing, to rehearsing, to finally performing for parents, this all-encompassing camp will keep your child active over break! 🎭

Notice: All children will be required to bring lunch daily.

We're excited to see everyone very soon! Help spread the word by sharing!

Learn more and register using this link: https://kenancenter.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=202

02/06/2025

Tonight is Opening Night!!💞

Grab a loved one and make plans to visit the charming Taylor Theatre for his hilarious musical comedy production! Whether you've been married for decades or are fluttering from a first date, this show will have you laughing from relatable relationship romps.

🌹 Perfect for any Valentine's date plans, don't miss your chance to see this amazing show at the Kenan Center. Tickets can be bought at the door or online here: https://kenancenter.ticketleap.com/i-love-you/dates

📸 Photo credit: Jeff Tracy Photography

02/05/2025

Who's excited for tomorrow night!?! The cast of "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" has been hard at work putting together a HILARIOUS musical comedy, perfect for any Valentine's date night. Do yourself a favor and come see this fun show in the Taylor Theatre!

Showtimes: Thursdays through Sundays, February 6 - 16.
(Th, Fri, Sat: 7:30PM - Sundays: 2:30PM)

Reserve your tickets here: https://kenancenter.ticketleap.com/i-love-you/dates

📸 Photos courtesy of the amazing Jeff Tracy Photography

02/05/2025

Today was another great time with Golden ACRES! We had a fun time exploring collage making as a relaxing and creative form of art.

If you’d like to learn more about our free programs for adults 55+, please visit kenancenter.org/goldenacres