The Lodge Performing Arts Center recently held a grand opening in Elgin. The former Elks Lodge will be home to Schaumburg-based Students on Stage and point2point productions and provide a space for local theater companies to perform. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com

A new performing arts space in Elgin hopes to become a “cornerstone” of the regional arts scene.

The Lodge Performing Arts Center recently held a gala and grand opening performance to welcome the public to the former Elks Lodge at 18 Villa St.

The venue will be the permanent home for Students on Stage, a subsidiary of Schaumburg On Stage, and point2point productions. In addition, it will be available to other theater companies to rent throughout the year.

Mary Alice and Michael Benoit of Bartlett purchased the building in 2

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