Mesaba Concert Association

MCA About Us


Mission Statement

We have been bringing world-class entertainers into our community for over 60 years.  We believe people in our community should have the opportunity to experience a variety of quality live entertainers at a price everyone can afford.

President:
Mark DeMillo

Board Members:
Pam Angen
Jan Carey
Ginny Evans
Carlin Hahn
Don Hilligoss
Miriam Kero
Cheryl Marinucci
Mark Naasz
Sylvia Perell
Lanae Ronchetti
Gail Sundheim
Ruth VanDelinder
JoAnn Wirkkula

Hibbing High School AuditoriumOur concerts are held in the Hibbing High School Auditorium, where...

a grand staircase leads to the medieval castle-like framework of the historic school, built in the early 1920's for almost $4 million.

Unique hand-molded ceilings in the foyer welcome visitors and accent the breathtaking auditorium designed after the Capitol Theatre in New York City. Cut-glass chandeliers of crystal, imported from Belgium, light the 1800-velvet seat grand auditorium.

The cost of each chandelier in 1920 was $15,000 and today they are insured for $250,000 each. The auditorium boasts a magnificent Barton pipe organ, one of only two that still exist in the United States. Containing over 1900 pipes, the organ can play any orchestra instrument except the violin.

Bob Dylan and Kevin McHale attended school here.