Our Story Setting the Stage In 1987, a group of folk music enthusiasts created the West End Cultural Centre as a non-profit organization to present music outside the mainstream, support emerging artists and provide opportunities for citizens to be involved in the arts. The home for the West End Cultural Centre -- an 80-year-old church -- was symbolic of its community and artistic spirit. However, by 2003 that symbol of the strength of the WECC had also become its greatest liability. That year, structural engineers informed the WECC that major problems with the 95-year-old building could no longer be ignored. Renovate or relocate? That marked the beginning of a six year odyssey to create a new venue for the WECC. Knowing that renovation or relocation were essential for the organization s long-term survival, we embarked on a series of consultations with patrons, funders and the local community. There was strong support to remain in our current location. The WECC was seen as an asset to the neighbourhood "“ not only because of the 28,000 people who attend shows and events each year, but also because of our increasing community programming. There was a strong belief that the relocation of the WECC would be a blow to a neighbourhood that is working hard to rebuild and rejuvenate, and a betrayal of our roots. Following completion of a feasibility study in May 2004, the board and staff unanimously agreed that we should stay in our inner-city location at the corner of Ellice and Sherbrook. We took a leap of faith to purchase two adjoining derelict houses and demolished them to make room for construction. Part of the solution This is an exciting time to be in this neighbourhood. Homes are being renovated. Small businesses, cafes and studios are opening. The University of Winnipeg is increasing its presence with the expansion of faculties, programming and student housing. The redevelopment of the West End Cultural Centre adds to this process of renewal. Our commitment to community economic development principles includes green construction and skill development through the employment of local residents to work on building construction. Our expanded facilities will enable us to continue to expand our community programming for local residents and bring business to the neighbourhood as patrons eat at local restaurants before and after shows. Our community impact is substantial and we hope will spur others to make such an investment. We re proud to be part of the revitalization of one of Winnipeg s oldest neighbourhoods. Turning Plans into Reality It takes more than bricks and mortar to build a great music venue. In the case of the West End Cultural Centre, it took teamwork, ingenuity, perseverance and a lot of community spirit. When we committed to staying at the corner of Ellice and Sherbrook, we embarked on an ambitious plan to design a building that would be environmentally sustainable, continue to offer an intimate musical experience for patrons, offer improved facilities for patrons and musicians, provide increased space for community programming, maintain our status as Best Live Music Venue in Western Canada . . .
The WECC is Winnipeg-based company (Manitoba, Canada) with a phone number 2047647116. Our data show that the company is located at the address: 762 Nllice Ave At Sherbrook. The company has a web site: www.wecc.ca.
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