Ponca City Art Center
	819 E. Central (580) 765-9746 Open – Wednesday thru Sunday, 1 p.m-5 p.m.
The stately Soldani Mansion, a work of art in itself, is home to the Ponca City Art Center and its many activities. These include artists' exhibits, art classes, workshops and the annual Fine Arts Festival.
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Ponca City Library
	5th & Grand (580) 767-0345 Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Labor Day – Memorial Day)
The Ponca City Library has been a cornerstone of the community since before statehood. In 1904, the women of the Twentieth Century Club organized the first public library in the back of an insurance office on Grand Avenue. Later in 1910, the City's first library building was constructed on the corner of Fifth Street and Grand Avenue, through the generosity of Andrew Carnegie. As Ponca City grew, so did the need for a larger library. In 1935, the City purchased additional land, with a grant from the Public Works Administration, to build an 18,000 square foot facility in the previous library's location. Another important milestone was marked in 1989 with the complete renovation of the building and a 10,000 square foot addition. The 1989 addition respects the character and integrity of the older facility, and the new area has been carefully planned to complement the grace and grandeur of the original structure. The buff brick masonry of the 1935 building was continued in the expansion, as are several of the distinctive features of the original architecture: including, the arches over the Grand Avenue entrance, the ornate terra cotta windows, and the high ceilings.
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The Poncan Theatre
	104 East Grand (580) 765-0943 Box office open Mon. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Walk-in tours welcome anytime
Opening in 1927, this atmospheric theatre was the grandest in town. Live performances and silent features were accompanied by a Wurlitzer organ, two pianos and the Poncan Orchestra. The Poncan Theatre has entertained and enthralled audiences for almost a century. Just touring the theatre itself will bring gasps of awe with its tasteful mix of art deco, classical Roman and medieval architecture. The Poncan Theatre has been restored to its 1927 look, but has been modernized for today’s use. The Poncan Theatre’s eclectic offerings meet the varied needs of the community and range from standing-room-only shows, to unique fill showings, to sell-out musical reviews. Home to the Ponca Playhouse, the Poncan Theatre also hosts events sponsored by the Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council.
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The Ponca Playhouse
	301 South First (580) 765-5360 Office Hours Tues. - Thurs. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
A combination of local talent, lots of practice and fine direction, shine in the annual productions of the Ponca Playhouse. Plays are performed at the Poncan Theatre, recreating the art of live drama that marked the Theatre's beginning. Contact the playhouse for more information of play schedules and ticket information.
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