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Winter-Blues Gathering & Potluck

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Saturday, February 7th, 2015, the First Street Community Center in Mount Vernon, Iowa is proud to play host to the Mount Vernon Area Arts Council’s kick-off of its 2015 music schedule!

This event is a fundraiser for the Arts Council and features a live musical performance by the Mississippi String Band!

Here’s a link to a YouTube Video posted by YouTube user: spazk27, reportedly from a performance February 6, 2010 at South Main Events in Monticello, IA:

At 5pm the evening activities start with a Potluck dinner held upstairs in the Library.  This is a great, small-town-friendly way to warm you up and get you visiting with friends and neighbors during an otherwise cold and grey February evening.

Bring a dish to share and the beverage of your choice! The Potluck will feature pulled-pork sandwiches, utensils will be provided.

At 7pm music performed by The Mississippi String Band (& Friends) will begin on the first floor inside the Uptown Theatre.  The Mississippi String Band is comprised of Dale Beeks, Bill “Cricket” Davis and Dave Hummel.  Bill “Cricket” Davis and Dave Hummel are members of the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Beverages may be taken into the Uptown Theatre if they are contained in an Uptown Theatre mug.  These mugs are re-usable and will be available for sale for $5 each if you forgot to bring your own from home.  If you remembered to bring your own you are good.

The MVAAC suggests a $10 free will donation per person to help pay for the performance, the food, the utensils, the space, with whatever proceeds are left going to support the Arts Council in its mission to promote and support the Arts in the Mount Vernon Area.

Mississippi Band – Five Thirty in the Morning – YouTube video by spazk27

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Shop Local on Small Business Saturday

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thanksgiving photo by "the SuperStar"

There’s always something going on at the First Street Community Center in Mt. Vernon, Iowa!

This holiday season is going to be very exciting. Many of the shops are open extended hours this weekend (check their directory listing), there are numerous special events being held, and of course don’t forget to shop local on “Small Business Saturday” right here with the Old School Shops of First Street Community Center.

Here’s a sample of special events this holiday weekend, there may be more that I’m not aware of so stop over anytime to check us out!

Make a Memory:

Saturday, November 29th, from 10am – 4pm in the gymnasium. FREE Holiday Photo (5×7 print) of you, your pet(s) or your family!

dog and cat photo
Every dog and cat who comes in will have a chance to make the 2015 Zoe’s Pet Deli Calendar!  You can vote for your favorite photo on Zoe’s Deli’s Facebook Page.

This event is sponsored by:

  • Zoe’s deli – Natural Foods for the Pets We Love
  • envisage Studios – Photography & Design
  • Cedar Valley Humane Society

Grand Opening of Fairy Under A Full Moon:

Saturday, Nov. 29th, 10am to 4pm, during Small Business Saturday.

We are thrilled to announce a new shop in the First Street Community Center in Mount Vernon, Iowa: Fairy Under A Full Moon, they are located on the first floor, Southwest corner of the building, adjoining Ruth’s Room.

As a part of this special Grand Opening event they are offering 10% off all items including items from Ruth’s Room and Fairy Under A Full Moon.  As if that wasn’t exciting enough, you can register to win a $25.00 Gift Certificate also!

Face Painting and Holiday Crafts:

Saturday, November 29th, from 1pm – 4pm in the Library.

facepaint unicorn photo

Throughout this holiday weekend there will be Drawings, Prizes, and Local Holiday Treats available at various locations within the building.

All of this is brought to you by these great stores:

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For more information about other events coming up at the First Street Community Center check out our Events page.

Media Attribution Follows Below This Line:

“Happy Thanksgiving by the SuperStar” – Photo by theSuperStar

Dog and Cat – “Studying” – Photo by fazen

“Face Paint Unicorn” – Photo by Kris Krug

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All That Jazz – The Eddie Piccard Jazz Quartet

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Saturday, November 15th at 7pm.

The Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group will be offering a November “Music on Main” concert event. The First Street Community Center’s Uptown Theatre will host the Eddie Piccard Jazz Quartet – “All That Jazz”, with two special guest performers, Craig Dove on Bass and featuring songstress D. Pittam. Bring your favorite beverage (wine, beer, pop) and buy a theater cup for $5.

The Eddie Piccard Jazz Quartet

“We had such a great time last November,” Piccard said. “We’re excited to be back in this venue with a new program.”

The Quartet plays all temperatures of jazz from hot traditional favorites, to cool Shearing melodies, with warm Latin tunes in between. The group—Eddie on piano and vocals, Craig Dove on bass, Jon Wilson on drums, and Rich Martin on vibes will be joined by vocalist D. Pittam.

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Eddie spent several years performing in jazz clubs in Chicago, on the west coast, and in Florida before returning home to Cedar Rapids to open his own Club Jazz. This popular night spot featured Eddie’s trio and as well as acclaimed jazz artists from coast to coast.

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Jon Wilson has been playing drums since he was four years old. Rock music was his first influence; but he soon discovered the great jazz drummers, such as Buddy Rich and Sonny Payne. At age 16 Jon was touring Europe with a big band.

Craig Dove-169xCraig Dove (bass) is an accomplished singer and piano stylist and a solid base player with an impeccable sense of rhythm. He’s appeared with various groups, including his own Craig Dove Trio, all over eastern Iowa.

Rich Martin-250x

Jazz is a lifelong love for Rich Martin. A drummer and vibist in college, he began sitting in with Eddie’s trio twelve years ago, while still teaching at Cornell College. He’s has since become a full time member of the group.

Vocalist D. Pittam has many fans in eastern Iowa. A member of the group Polyester Blend, she’s appeared at the Riverside Casino and other gathering spots in the Corridor.

The Eddie Piccard Jazz Quartet is regularly composed of:

  • Eddie Piccard – Piano & Vocals
  • Scott Barnum – Bass
  • Jon Wilson – Drums
  • Rich Martin – Vibraphone

FREE ADMISSION – Thanks to the following sponsors:

  • Burke Financial Services – Fred Burke
  • Kristi Keast
  • Helios Stitches N Stuff
  • Chameleon’s Pub and Grub
  • Office Expressions
  • Central Appraisal – Andy Wolfe
  • Rick and Trude Elliott

Call MVLCDG volunteer Mike Smith at (319) 895-8692 for more information about this event.  For more information about The Eddie Piccard Jazz Quartet you can check out their Facebook page or their website.

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The Goatsinger Show: R-Rated – Variety/Vaudeville

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Saturday, November 8th, at 7:30 pm, the First Street Community Center’s Uptown Theatre is proud to host: The Goatsinger Show, Mount Vernon’s own variety/vaudeville show.

photo of Goatsinger Show: "Gathered" - From Spring 2014

The Goatsinger Show: “Gathered” – from Spring 2014.


New for the Fall season – “The Goatsinger Show: R-Rated.“ No one under the age of eighteen is allowed – and no high school students – and no nervous folk – for this show.

The themes of all of the pieces, both musical and theatrical, will be firmly adult – some sexual, some sacriligeous, some just foul-mouthed. And we’ll close with our singalong.

Performers are:

  • Kim Benesh
  • Anton Rood
  • Braden Rood
  • Daniel Kelchen
  • Josh Woosley
  • Mike Moran
  • Nicci Miles
  • Brandon Rowray
  • Joe Jennison

No charge, although we’ll – as always – pass the hat at some point.

The Iowa Goatsinger Logo
For more information about The GoatSinger Show check out their Facebook page and website or call Mike Moran at (319) 213-0148.

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