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November 15, 2 p.m.
Steve Gillette & Cindy Mangsen
Please see the concerts page for more concert info
Thank you,
Michael Smith
Thank you to
Sarah Lee Gutrhie & Johnny Irion for a beautiful and memorable concert!
We were honored to host the start of the Motherhood of Love Tour here at Espenschied Chapel!
Two awesome concerts, a beautiful and unforgettable experience!
Thank you, Melanie!
and thank you Beau!
and thank you to all who purchased tickets. You make the great concerts possible.
See the concerts page for the concert schedule.
Espenschied Chapel
Espenschied Chapel is not a church nor affiliated with any churches. But the simple elegance of its design inspires a spiritual energy, making it an ideal place for people to gather together.
Since its restoration, it serves as a cultural center in the community.
We have a concert series and are working toward hosting more programs and cultural events and workshops!
Mascoutah Cemetery Chapel, Inc. is the official name of the not-for-profit group that was formed to save the chapel from demolition in 1999.
The chapel was built at the bequest of a generous local family in 1928. Though it was very well built, after a short time it fell out of use, as funeral homes and local churches were preferred for services.
So the chapel sat unused and neglected for decades, until a decision was made that it was not needed anymore and that it would be too costly to invest in repairs to save the building.
Some concerned citizens rallied community support just in time to spare it from the wrecking ball. The not-for-profit group was formed and raised all the necessary funds –thanks to the generosity of the community– and with sheer determination, pitched in and did the work to restore the chapel to its original glory. A kitchen was added downstairs, new furnace and central air conditioning, new restroom facilities and some other improvements as well.
For more details on the Save the Chapel project, see the History page.
Our concert series is growing and gaining momentum! The intimacy of the small venue (120-130) will spoil you!
If you are interested in sponsoring or underwriting a concert, please contact us, we are a not-for-profit 501(c3).
With that same can-do attitude that saved the chapel, we aspire to become a looked-to cultural center and concert venue.
If you would like to be on our email list, or help us with advertising our programs, please contact us. We will have posters and flyers available for downloading. If you can “adopt a poster” please let us know where you can post for us. Our most effective advertising is achieved by word-of-mouth from our guests telling others about Espenschied Chapel.
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photo courtesy Ed Linn
photo courtesy Ed Linn
