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The George Kent Performance Hall (Former Immaculate Conception Church)
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George Kent Performance Hall, the former Immaculate Conception Church
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| Location: | Westerly, Rhode Island |
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| Built: | 1886 |
| Architect: | Holliday,Patrick |
| Architectural style: | Gothic, Other |
| Governing body: | Private |
| NRHP Reference#: |
73000007 [1] |
| Added to NRHP: | April 24, 1973 |
The George Kent Performance Hall (known previously as the "Former Immaculate Conception Church" and the "Westerly Center for the Arts") is an historic building at 119 High Street in Westerly, Rhode Island.
The building was built as a church in 1886 by Patrick Holliday. The structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. The building served as the Westerly Center from the Arts from the early 1970s until 1991 when it was purchased by the Chorus of Westerly. In 2005 the building was rededicated as the George Kent Performance Hall. Kent Hall is now owned and operated by the Chorus of Westerly and hosts their symphonic season and programs as well as a variety of other music and arts events. Some private and community activities also take place in the center.
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