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Upcoming Events & Programming

  • Center in: silence at The Abbey every Friday at Noon
    Center in: silence at The Abbey every Friday at Noon
    Multiple Dates
    5 days to the event
    Center in: silence at The Abbey every Friday at Noon
    Jan 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Ottawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USA
    The Ottawa Center for the Arts welcomes you to Center in: silence, a weekly window of time to practice stillness together.
  • Miles Nielsen and the Rusted Hearts at The Abbey
    Miles Nielsen and the Rusted Hearts at The Abbey
    12 days to the event
    Miles Nielsen and the Rusted Hearts at The Abbey
    Jan 23, 2026, 7:00 PM CST
    The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USA
    Rockford, IL-based Miles Nielsen has spent nearly a decade enthralling audiences with music that draws force from the prime years of Western-influenced rock music and classic ‘60s soul. Tickets ($40) On Sale Now! Doors open at 6PM, Show starts at 7PM
  • A Conversation with Jeff Vezain - A View from the Abbey Series
    A Conversation with Jeff Vezain - A View from the Abbey Series
    14 days to the event
    A Conversation with Jeff Vezain - A View from the Abbey Series
    Jan 25, 2026, 2:00 PM CST
    The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USA
    Jeff Vezain is a multi-talented vocalist, songwriter, instrumentalist, and performer best known as the lead singer and acoustic guitarist for Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band. Doors open at 1:30 PM $10 suggested donation at the door
  • Beauty and the Beast at Abbey Reels
    Beauty and the Beast at Abbey Reels
    20 days to the event
    Beauty and the Beast at Abbey Reels
    Jan 31, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM CST
    Ottawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USA
    Beauty and the Beast is showing at Abbey Reels January 31st at 2:00 pm and celebrates the 35th year anniversary of the movie. $2 Admission online, or at the door
  • Manderley Strings with pianist Betsy Mortenson at The Ottawa Center for the Arts
    Manderley Strings with pianist Betsy Mortenson at The Ottawa Center for the Arts
    27 days to the event
    Manderley Strings with pianist Betsy Mortenson at The Ottawa Center for the Arts
    Feb 07, 2026, 4:30 PM CST
    The Great Hall, 910 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USA
    Manderley Strings was founded in 2009 to fill the need for a local strings wedding ensemble, Manderley Strings now has provided live music for venues and events from downtown Chicago to St. Louis and everywhere in between. $10 suggested donation at the door.
  • Forgotten Valor: General William H. L. Wallace - A View from the Abbey Series
    Forgotten Valor: General William H. L. Wallace - A View from the Abbey Series
    35 days to the event
    Forgotten Valor: General William H. L. Wallace - A View from the Abbey Series
    Feb 15, 2026, 2:00 PM CST
    The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USA
    Join us for a viewing of “Forgotten Valor: The Life and Death of General W.H.L. Wallace," and a panel discussion with historians, and the creators following the film. Doors open at 1:30 PM $10 suggested donation at the door
  • Paul Aldrich presents The Smothers & Others Tribute Show at The Abbey
    Paul Aldrich presents The Smothers & Others Tribute Show at The Abbey
    41 days to the event
    Paul Aldrich presents The Smothers & Others Tribute Show at The Abbey
    Feb 21, 2026, 7:00 PM CST
    The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USA
    Get ready for a night of laughter, music, and nostalgia as Paul takes you on a first-class singalong journey through the golden era of musical comedy in The SMOTHERS & OTHERS Tribute Show! Tickets ($40) Go On Sale Jan 10th! Doors open at 6PM, Show starts at 7PM
  • Linc 182 Acapella Ensemble at the Ottawa Center for the Arts in The Abbey
    Linc 182 Acapella Ensemble at the Ottawa Center for the Arts in The Abbey
    47 days to the event
    Linc 182 Acapella Ensemble at the Ottawa Center for the Arts in The Abbey
    Feb 27, 2026, 7:00 PM CST
    The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USA
    Linc 182 is a new and exciting acapella ensemble, mostly versed in the barbershop style of singing.  Tickets ($20) Go On Sale January 2nd, 2026!
  • Bradley Chorale w/OTHS Choir at The Ottawa Center for the Arts
    Bradley Chorale w/OTHS Choir at The Ottawa Center for the Arts
    68 days to the event
    Bradley Chorale w/OTHS Choir at The Ottawa Center for the Arts
    Mar 20, 2026, 7:00 PM CDT
    The Great Hall, 910 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USA
    Known for its vibrant approach to sound, the Bradley Chorale embraces the unique spirit and diverse color palette of each singer in exploring music of all genres and stylistic performance practices. $10 suggested donation at the door
  • Dr. Tom Jobst - A View from the Abbey Series
    Dr. Tom Jobst - A View from the Abbey Series
    77 days to the event
    Dr. Tom Jobst - A View from the Abbey Series
    Mar 29, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT
    The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USA
    Doors open at 1:30 PM $10 suggested donation at the door
  • Dueling Pianos with Kate & Justin at The Abbey
    Dueling Pianos with Kate & Justin at The Abbey
    90 days to the event
    Dueling Pianos with Kate & Justin at The Abbey
    Apr 11, 2026, 7:00 PM CDT
    The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USA
    Kate and Justin's journey together is a testament to the power of collaboration and enduring friendship. For nearly 20 years, their artistic partnership has flourished! Tickets ($20) go on sale Monday, March 2nd! Doors open at 6:30 PM, Show starts at 7:00 PM!
  • The Northern Illinois University Steelband at the Ottawa Center for the Arts Great Hall
    The Northern Illinois University Steelband at the Ottawa Center for the Arts Great Hall
    100 days to the event
    The Northern Illinois University Steelband at the Ottawa Center for the Arts Great Hall
    Apr 21, 2026, 7:00 PM CDT
    The Great Hall, 910 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USA
    The NIU Steelband is dedicated to demonstrating the versatility and profundity of the steelpan, the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago.  Created in 1973 by G. Allan O'Connor. Tickets ($20) Go On Sale March 1st, 2026!
  • Lost Pyramids at the Ottawa Center for the Arts in The Abbey
    Lost Pyramids at the Ottawa Center for the Arts in The Abbey
    117 days to the event
    Lost Pyramids at the Ottawa Center for the Arts in The Abbey
    May 08, 2026, 7:00 PM CDT
    The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USA
    Lost Pyramids is an improvisational, genre-blending jam band that keeps it fresh on stage with dynamic grooves and spacey jams. Tickets ($25) Go On Sale March 28th, 2026!
  • Ascher Taylor-Schroeder Guitar Performance at The Ottawa Center for the Arts
    Ascher Taylor-Schroeder Guitar Performance at The Ottawa Center for the Arts
    133 days to the event
    Ascher Taylor-Schroeder Guitar Performance at The Ottawa Center for the Arts
    May 24, 2026, 4:00 PM CDT
    The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USA
    Ascher Taylor-Schroeder is a passionate performer and educator with a background in rock & jazz guitar and classical trumpet, in addition to his classical guitar training. Tickets ($20) Go On Sale April 20th, 2026!
  • Kane Farabaugh - A View from the Abbey Series
    Kane Farabaugh - A View from the Abbey Series
    140 days to the event
    Kane Farabaugh - A View from the Abbey Series
    May 31, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT
    The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USA
    Kane Farabaugh is an Emmy® award-winning multi-skilled journalist, documentary filmmaker, and writer. Doors open at 1:30 PM $10 suggested donation at the door
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