The mission of the Connellsville Cultural Trust is to improve the quality of life in the Connellsville region by valuing and preserving our cultural and historic assets and supporting and nurturing other cultural groups and educational initiatives.
| The Connellsville Cultural Trust was formed in July of 2006--the Bicentennial Year of the City. Our phone number is 724 626 0141. Email us at cctrust@zoominternet.net | Michael Edwards President Daniel Cocks Vice President Board of Directors: Melissa Ansell Barbara Bailey Karen Hechler Todd Reagan |
| Our goals include: The development of a Historical, Cultural and Entertainment District Managing Community Assets Presenting Arts and Entertainment Providing Support Services for Presenting Arts and Art Organizations |
 | Michael Edwards received a grant from Rotary for an Art Program. Pictured here are other community leaders who also received grants for their projects and programs with Pat Stefano. |
As a finale to the Conn-Area School's production of Metaphasia we held a reception for the actors and crew. Below are photos from the event.
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The Connellsville Cultural Trust's First Annual Fundraiser Dinner on
Monday, December 3rd, 2007 was a huge success. We raised over $ 1900.
Thank you all who made the evening possible including: Ben Haines and Gayle Cuneo and their students from the Junior High East for providing music for the evening.
Dane Shultz and Kaitlyn Reho for sharing their musical talent with us.
Our corporate sponsors included: Walmart and Martin's Grocery
The following provided items for our silent auction: Britches and Bows, Colebrook Chocolate Company, Gallery MD, Youghiogheny Glass, Attack Theater, Pittsburgh Public Theater, The State Theatre in Uniontown. Thank you to all of you.
And finally we wish to thank all of you who came out to show your support.
The photos below were provided by Witt Studio in Marklesburg, PA
Whirl Magazine featured the Fundraising Dinner held by the Trust in its February issue. www.whirlmagazine.com
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| Dr. Osagie and Pat Osagie with Michael Edwards, Beverly and Hank Opperman | Guests enjoying the evening |
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| Ben Haines directs his students | Gayle Cuneo directs her students |
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| Kaitlyn Reho provided entertainment. | Board of Directors: Todd Reagan, Michael Edwards, Melissa Ansell, Dan Cocks, Karen Hechler |
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| Russian Buffet | Salmon Mousse with Condiments |
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| Meslun with Blue Cheese, Red Pears and Candied Walnuts | Italian Buffet with Pastas, Caesar Salad and Sun Dried Tomato Torte |
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| Ted Koval, David McIntire and Bob Strawn | Marilyn Weaver and Becky McLuckey |
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| Nutcracker Sweet Buffet | Coconut Rice Pudding with Mango and Black Sesame Seeds |
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| Southern Buffet | Southern Buffet |
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| Tasso and Jane Katselas | Dr. and Pat Osagie with John Coleman |
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