The Castle

This picturesque venue is available for use by all! Organizations that range from large non-profits, such as the Beloit International Film Festival and the Rock Philharmonic Symphony, to local educators, such as Beloit College, Doodles, and Miss Andrea’s Dance Factory, have enjoyed this creative space to learn, teach, and perform. Additionally, the Castle is available for special events such as weddings, corporate events, parties, and presentations. The walls of the Castle are constantly filled with good smells from the kitchen and beautiful sounds from the never-ending musical performances. The Castle is also home to The Youth Unite (TYU), a local non-profit organization that provides wellness education and guidance to the community. The Wittnebel’s daughter, Brittnay, a Beloit College graduate, founded TYU in collaboration with Beloit College. Today, TYU hosts concerts and events for youth, produces DVDs to spread the message of anti-bullying, runs a 24-hour help-line website, and sends role models into the schools to present their Character Education Assembly to students who struggle with bullying. “Kids are excited about coming here,” says Jody Wittnebel. “We give them a safe, welcoming, and fun place to go.” “Our goal was to save the church from demolition and offer both commercial and philanthropic events,” says Jody. “We want to help various community groups while providing Beloit with a cultural centerpiece that will draw visitors and patrons from the Stateline area and beyond.” Jody says there will be a focus on family friendly events at The Castle, with concerts for teenagers as well as special events and educational activities for parents and younger children. The Castle gives young artists the chance to perform and share their talent with art aficionados or novice art appreciators. The hidden talent of the Stateline area has a lot to offer and The Castle hopes to revive the art community in Beloit. The Castle’s programs are designed to attract visitors to Beloit and characterize Beloit as a unique, and interesting place to stop when driving down I-90. “We’re giving the community what they want in terms of music and art,” says Jody. “Our goal is to give people the royal treatment. This can be a country club for the arts. We want to take the artistic experience to another level.”