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Welcome to the Kenan Center!

Kenan Center, 433 Locust St., Lockport, NY 14094 (716) 433-2617
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THE KENAN CENTER WILL BE CLOSED JULY 3, 4 & 5.

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Check out a photo albums including the Music Arts Program performance, the Kenan gardens, Molsen Canal Concert updates, and more!







Kenan Center House Gallery: Buffalo Niagara Art Association Exhibit, July 10-August 9

Join us for the opening reception Friday, July 10 from 7-9 pm. featuring works by local artists.





New Video: Selections from the 2009 Storrs All High Photo Show

Thanks to the LCTV After-School Video Production Program who edited a short piece featuring selected images from this year's All High Photo Show. Click here to view the slideshow on YouTube.






Registrations Now Being Accepted for Summer Sports Camp--Deadline July 6th!

Roller hockey, lacrosse, volleyball and open roller hockey/skate & shoot programs will be offred this summer the Kenan Center for children ages 8-17, with adult open hockey available every Monday in July and August. Click here to read more about the program and to download a registration form.







Kenan Center Nursery School Registration for Fall 2009 Now Taking Place

The Kenan Center Nursery School is now accepting registrations for children ages 3 to 5. Spaces are still available in the Tuesday/Thursday class fro 3-year-olds; limited space available for M-W-F class for 3 1/2-5-year-olds. Go to Education page to learn more about our unique learning environment, and to download a current brochure and registration.


Kenan Center Capital Projects

The Kenan Center is undergoing a number of projects for the maintenance of preservation of its historic grounds. Read more about these projects and see photos of some of the work taking place.







Upcoming Kenan Center Events

June 18 Free Music Arts Program Presentation. Lockport High School. 6:30 pm.
July 6 Summer Music Arts Program Begins
July 10 Opening: Buffalo Niagara Art Association Exhibit. 7-9 pm.
July 11 & 12 Lockport in Bloom.
July 13 Summer Sports Camp Starts
Go to the Calendar of Events page for complete 2009 listings.

Latest Kenan Center News

Buffalo Niagara Art Association Exhibit Opens July 10 Read more.
Travers Collins Receives Award for 100 American Craftsmen Campaign Read more.
Kenan Center Offers 3-Day Pass for 100 American Craftsmen Read more.
Kenan Center 100 American Craftsmen Show Takes Place May 29-31 Read more.
Kenan Center To Offer Summer Music Program Read more.
Kenan Center Announces All High Photo Show Awardees Read more.

Special News Items

Weather-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.

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.





Funding for the Kenan Center is provided by:

William R. Kenan Jr, Charitable Trust
Grigg Lewis Foundation
John R. Oishei Foundation

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