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Upcoming Events & Programming
0 days to the eventSep 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAJeannie and Al Brown were Illinois Valley musicians when they met in 1978 and have been making music together ever since! Tickets ($20) Doors open at 6PM, Show starts at 7PM
1 day to the eventSep 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAare a group of passionate artists who perform a variety of classical, jazz and popular forms of music which showcase the musicality and versatility of the saxophone. Tickets are $25, available on Zeffy (Students under 19 are free admission) Doors Open @ 6:00PM, the Music Starts @ 7PM!
2 days to the eventSep 20, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAJoin us for a conversation with Ottawa's Poet Laureate, René Parks Wendinger. Doors open at 1:30 PM $10 suggested donation at the door
4 days to the eventSep 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDTThe Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAJeff Vezain is a multi-talented vocalist, songwriter, instrumentalist, and performer best known as the lead singer and acoustic guitarist, and Jeremy Bieber is the lead guitarist for Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band. Tickets $20 (Under 18 Free with Student ID) Doors @ 6:30, Music Starts @ 7:00PM
7 days to the eventSep 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Great Hall, 910 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAWith Frida Kahlo ~ A Woman Who Dared, Linda Marie Smith creates a work that inspires, educates, and uplifts. Tickets: $35 (Students under 18 FREE w/ID) Doors Open @ 6:00, the show starts @ 7:00
Multiple Dates13 days to the eventOct 01, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAStop staring at that blank canvas in your 'solitary confinement' studio—your art supplies miss human interaction! Every Thursday Evening 5 PM to 9 PM @ The Abbey Gallery & Studio
16 days to the eventOct 04, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Great Hall, 910 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAWant to boost your lifestyle? Join us for an afternoon of fun and food with Anne Lauterjung! $15 Suggested Donation at the Door Please Register Below, Space is Limited to 25 Attendees. Doors Open @ 1:30PM, Anne Starts Cookin' @ 2PM
21 days to the eventOct 09, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USADescribed as a mix of modern classical, free form jazz, heavy metal and atmospheric rock, Aaron Kerr’s Dissonant Creatures is the brainchild of cellist and composer Aaron Kerr. Tickets: $25 (Students under 18 FREE w/ID) Doors @ 6:00, Music Starts
22 days to the eventOct 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDTThe Abbey, 112 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAThe Illegal Smiles are returning to The Abbey to celebrate John Prine's Birthday! Tickets: $35 | Doors Open at 6:00 PM | The Music Starts at 7:00 PM
28 days to the eventOct 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Great Hall, 910 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USABernstein to Bernstein is a captivating and immersive journey into the rich and diverse musical legacy of the legendary Leonard Bernstein. Canto Zenzero is a vibrant vocal ensemble. Tickets: $30 Doors Open at 6 PM, the Music Starts at 7 PM
29 days to the eventOct 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDTThe Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAOttawa native Walt Willey wrote and tours with his one-man show, Wild Bill! An Evening with James Butler Hickok. "Calamity Jane" Canary, is played by his wife, singer/songwriter/actor Sarah Kaine. Tickets $25 (Under 18 Free with Student ID) Doors Open @ 6:30PM, Show Starts @ 7:00PM
30 days to the eventOct 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDTThe Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAOttawa native Walt Willey will join us to have a conversation about his wide ranging career in television, movies and visual artist. Doors open at 1:30 PM $10 suggested donation at the door
35 days to the eventOct 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAOne hundred years. Four voices. Countless stories! Tickets: $20 (Students Under 18 FREE w/ID) Doors @ 6:30PM, Show starts @ 7:00PM
36 days to the eventOct 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAThe Steve Sharp Band is a group of four talented, experienced and passionate musicians, who play a wide range of musical styles, from original songs, classic rock, country rock and new country, to select current pop/rock tunes. Tickets are $25 (Students under 19 are free admission) Doors @ 6 PM
37 days to the eventOct 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDTThe Great Hall, 910 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAThe Spooky Organ Concert features Anne Badger and Friends on the grand three-manual Schantz pipe organ. $10 suggested donation at the door.
42 days to the eventOct 30, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM CDTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAWhen a 12-year-old girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of two priests to save her. $5 Admission at the door
51 days to the eventNov 08, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CSTThe Abbey, 112 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAMagda Brown, a survivor of the Holocaust, dedicated her life to spreading a message of hope and resilience. Her daughter Rochelle is carrying forward her mom's inspiring journey, sharing the tale of triumph and love prevailing over hate. $10 Admission (under 18 admitted free with ID)
57 days to the eventNov 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CSTOttawa Center: The Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USASix Mile Grove honors its roots; you’ll catch the influences of MN music’s best - from Bob Dylan to the Jayhawks - but has also forged its own sound and space on a stage. Tickets: $35 | Doors Open @ 6:00 PM | The Music Starts @ 7:00 PM
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