People who utilize the Port Charlotte Cultural Center programs and services do not conveniently fit into any category. They are men and women, boys and girls, the wealthy to those struggling to make ends meet, professionals to laborers, scholars to dabblers in the arts, the employed, the unemployed and the retiree. What do they have in common? The joy of getting out, meeting new people or old friends and having fun with each other.

The Port Charlotte Cultural Center is a focal point for educational, cultural, recreational and social activities in Charlotte County. A volunteer Board of Trustees, comprised of community leaders governs the Center. The Cultural Center complex, located at 2280 Aaron Street, houses a 418-seat theater, the Port Charlotte Public Library, an Activities Center, Continuing Education classrooms and the offices of the County's Veterans Service Officer. Operated by a paid staff of approximately 30 people and a volunteer staff of over 1200, the Cultural Center facilities have helped to enhance the educational, recreational, physical and mental well-being of residents and visitors for 30 years.

Activities Center
The Activities Center is the hub around which revolves a full schedule of social activities, free health services and other daily activities. Centennial Hall is ideal for the weekly dances, informal concerts, lectures, sing-a-longs, and monthly dinner theaters. The weekly calendar at the Center includes a variety of hobbies to enjoy. Tasty, affordable meals are served seven days a week in the Cul-Cen Cafe. For more information, contact the Information Desk at 625-4175.

The Learning Place
At the Cultural Center's continuing education school, you can choose classes from a variety of subjects. Course topics range from quilting to Shakespeare, dancing to computers, art history to fishing. The Learning Place operates all year long and offers both day and evening classes. With over 140 classes to choose from each term, you're sure to find something to interest you. For registration information, contact the Learning Place office at 625-4175.

The Theater
The Cultural Center Theater operates year-round and offers a wide variety of affordable entertainment options. The Theater hosts seminars, internet classes, jazz groups, musicals, bands, variety shows, professional touring groups, symphonies, operettas, graduations and other professional and amateur theatrical presentations. The Theater is also the home of Cul-Cen Productions and Crisp & Company. For more information about upcoming shows or tickets, contact the Theater Box Office at 625-4175.

Further Information
For further information about the Port Charlotte Cultural Center, contact the Center at 941-625-4175. We are located at 2280 Aaron Street in Port Charlotte, Florida, 33952. Visit us on the world wide web. at www.theculturalcenter.com