Looking to be creative? Join Blooming AcresSaturday, November 28th, 11am – 2pm to paint a winter barn scene.
Students will receive step by step instructions on creating this amazing barn using acrylic paint on a wood board. All supplies will be provided. The class will be located in the library of the First Street Community Center. Feel free to bring a beverage and snack.
Cost for the class and materials is $35.
Please call Blooming Acres 319-895-6077 to reserve a spot.
The First Street Community Center in Mount Vernon, Iowa, via East End Art and our Library meeting space will be hosting a reunion of sorts…
Thu, June 25 drop by 5-7PM: Robert Campagna – Book Signing. Come chat with Bob about his book “Northeast Iowa – America’s Hidden Treasure.”
Bob Campagna, a former long time resident of Mount Vernon, describes his Mount Vernon business, Abbe Creek Press, as “on hiatus” in Loveland, Colorado. Luckily for us, Bob will be in our area frequently this summer teaching photography at College for Kids at Coe College.
At Bob’s book signing, on Thursday join us for wine and cheese, and, in addition to his book, enjoy many of the book’s framed photographs, which were recently on display at Luther College.
This Sunday, April 26, 2015at 1pm the First Street Community Center in Mount Vernon, Iowa get’s quite the exciting treat for children of all ages. A Children’s musical story-telling show with Chad Elliott will be held in the Library.
The “Wilderman’s Treetop Tales” children’s show has been a school and library hit across the midwest.
“You certainly have inspired and connected with many of our students. It was amazing to watch you make each child feel special with their ideas. It was fun to see their eyes light up and feel like they mattered!” – Joan Fredrickson, Panorama Community Schools.
“The children were talking about the concert today and making up their own songs. He made quite an impression!” – Patty Hummel, Allison Public Library.
Chad Elliott is an International Award-winning Songwriter who’s musical storytelling intertwines with beautiful artwork and a corresponding children’s book to create a modern traveling bard/minstrel storytelling experience that is truly enthralling to experience.
Even though you don’t have to be a child to enjoy this performance, perhaps you should bring them along, just to give you a cover-story to attend the show. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to see through the eyes of a child when they experience a story brought to life in such a lively and energetic performance.
Here is a YouTube video from Wildermansbooks.com showing a few brief snippets from some of Chad’s shows:
You can buy tickets at the door of the event or in advance at:
Helios @ Old School Shops in the First Street Community Center
Mike @ Baumann’s on First St. SW, in Mount Vernon, Iowa
The First Street Community Center of Mount Vernon, Iowa is pleased to host an Evening of Celtic Music with Lilywren. This live musical performance will take place 7pm, Friday, March 13th, 2015.
The event will take place inside our second largest meeting/performance space, The Library.
To purchase tickets contact: Cheryl Russell at (319) 350-4306. Seating is limited.
The First Street Community Center of Mount Vernon, Iowa is pleased to host an Evening of Celtic Music with Lilywren. This live musical performance will take place 7pm, Friday, March 13th, 2015.