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Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, the CCAC received a $50,000 matching gift. The message that came with that gift was, “we love the Chocolate Church. We love what you’re doing. Use this matching gift to rally the community. You have until the end of June make the match!”
We're thrilled to say that not only met the match but surpassed it raising over $70,000 from over 160 individual donations! These funds will go toward our Art Lab programming and expansions, our burgeoning music education program led by Dr. Jane Clukey, and renovations to our Annex space.
We also received an individual donation of $30,000 for new dedicated seating for the Annex club/ cabaret/ black box theatre space. On behalf of the Chocolate Church Board of Directors and staff, we are moved and grateful to our community for responding to the rallying call with generosity and belief.
As Geoffrey Cohen writes in Belonging,
“finding ways to foster belonging has become an urgent social mission.”
That’s what we strive for every day at the Chocolate Church—through art, music, shared joy, and community connection. Thank you for being on this journey with us. Please stop by anytime to see what’s new—we’d love to see you!
Summer Saturdays are for Music!
Brought to you in partnership with Main Street Bath
Join us every Saturday in July and August at 5:00 PM for the
Free Waterfront Summer Concert Series!
Settle in with your favorite chair or blanket along the beautiful Kennebec River and enjoy top-notch live entertainment—totally free and open to all. It’s the perfect way to soak up the season and support local music!
Recycled Creatures Sculpture Garden
Summer Art Lab
Join any time during normal Art Lab hours from July 1- August 9th.
The Recycled Creatures sculpture garden will culminate in a public display at the Bath Waterfront Concert Series, from 4pm-6:30pm on August 9th.
All artists will have an opportunity to display their creations on stage to audience applause and there will be a creation station for people to make miniature creatures during the concert.
Summer Music Workshop
With Freddy Larrosa
Freddy Larrosa is an Ecuadorian singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. His music is deeply inspired by South American folklore and iconic Latin American troubadours such as Silvio Rodríguez and Facundo Cabral, shaping his distinctive sound. At 19, Larrosa embarked on a journey of self-discovery and healing, traveling to Uruguay, his father’s homeland. There, he immersed himself in the rich traditions of Candombe, exploring its African roots, Murga, and drumming, which profoundly influenced his musical style.
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