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Empowering Voices
Enriching Lives
Strengthening Community

The mission of the Ottawa Center for the Arts is to inspire creativity, preserve historic architecture, and enrich the community through the performing and visual arts.

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Upcoming Events & Programs

    Multiple Dates
    Center in: silence at The Abbey every Friday at Noon
    Jan 23, 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.
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    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
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    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
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“A View from the Abbey” invites audiences into a guided conversation with a featured guest, offering insight, stories, and thoughtful dialogue in the intimate setting of The Abbey. The program concludes with an interactive Q & A, giving attendees the chance to engage directly and shape the conversation. 

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