The First Street Community Center is going to be full of excitement tonight! February 1st, 2016, our building is the Mount Vernon, North, Democratic caucus location.
If you are a Mount Vernon resident and live North of 1st Street, this is your caucus location for the Democratic party.
If you are a Mount Vernon resident and live South of 1st Street, your Democratic party caucus location is the High School.
The Republican party caucus location is at the Cornell College Small Multi-Sport Center.
The caucus starts at 7pm statewide. You must be in the registration line or signed in by 7 p.m. to participate in the caucuses.
Be sure to arrive early to get checked in, arriving at least 30 minutes early is generally a good idea.
For more information please use any of the following links:
The First Street Community Center in Mount Vernon, Iowa is hosting the Mount Vernon Area Arts Council’s Annual Winter Potluck, Concert & Fundraiser on February 6th.
The potluck starts at 5:30pm in the Library, followed by a concert at 7:00pm in the Uptown Theatre.
Bring your families, bring your friends, BYOB, and bring a dish to share at the potluck. Pulled pork will be provided, however, you are encouraged to bring a side dish or two to share with everyone else.
Don’t forget, this is a fundraiser. So, if after all of this great food and incredible entertainment you are in the mood to donate $$ to help support the wonderful programs the MVAAC puts on throughout the year – bring your wallet too! A suggested donation of $10 is what their poster says. I don’t think they’d mind if you gave a little more or even a little less, whatever you can afford will help.
On Friday the 5th of February the East End Art Gallery will be hosting a reception for a featured gallery artist. The reception will be from 5:30pm – 7:30pm with light refreshments served.
This type of event will be repeated every first Friday of each month.
During each First Friday Art Exhibit the artist will be available to visit with. The exhibit will stay up for the rest of the month, until the next reception.
We invite the public to join us, no reservation, or fees and dress casual….just come!
For our 1st… First Friday Art Exhibit we are featuring artist: Elizabeth Rhoads Read.
Elizabeth is inspired by the environment and nature that surrounds her.
She is drawn toward simple materials to create her visions, including paper, used fabric and abject items.
Elizabeth received a BA degree in 1972 in the areas of art and political science from Cornell College. Since graduating, Elizabeth has pursued many careers including teaching in an alternative high school, being a private investigator, and counseling women on employment issues. She has also devoted many hours to community improvement. During this time, she continued creating art.
Over the years, Elizabeth has experimented and created wonderful works of art in several mediums. As her artwork continued to evolve, her pieces leapt off the watercolor paper and transformed into three-dimensional creations. The environment and nature that surrounds her inspires Elizabeth’s work. She is drawn towards simple materials to create her visions including paper, used fabric, and abject items.
Elizabeth’s work involves varying texture and illusive lights interspersed with minute details, concentrating on the forcefulness of dark areas and the contrast between spaces. These pieces exude recesses, secret hiding places that pull one in for shelter. Her philosophy is to immerse herself in textures and tones to express the intensity of emotions.
She has participated in juried and invitational shows with her large fiber wall hangings and unique fibre rush sculptures. Elizabeth has been involved with public art projects and her work can be found in private and corporate collections. Currently, she is part of the Cedar River Artisans.
Once again, please join East End Art and Elizabeth Rhoads Read for a reception on Friday, February 5th. Light refreshments will be served and her stunning pieces will be on display.
The reception will be held in the Library, next door to the East End Art Gallery, at the First Street Community Center in Mount Vernon, Iowa.
The First Street Community Center in Mount Vernon, Iowa was once a building overflowing with students coming and going to class. We are bringing that excitement and energy back in 2016!
Here’s a short list of classes you can get involved in:
Mandala Rock Painting – January 29 @5:30pm – 8:30pm.
Learn how to paint these amazing Mandala stones. Click here for more information.
Barns and Brews – Barn Quilt Painting – February 3 @ 6:30pm.
Paint your own customized 2’ x 2’ barn quilt on exterior grade aluminum. Click here for more information.
Make Hand Slippers – February 3 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm.
Learn how to make a one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art! Click here for more information.
Come by yourself or bring your friends to “Paint Your Heart Out” for Valentine’s Day. Click here for more information.
Alcohol Ink Painting – February 13 @ 10:00am – 12:00pm.
Alcohol Ink is a vibrant medium and that can be fun and relaxing for the beginner or experienced artist. Click here for more information.
Drawing – Even If You Can’t Draw A Straight Line – February 16 @7:00pm – 9:00pm.
This class is meant for those without any art training, or feel they have no art talent. Click here for more information.
Barns and Brews – Barn Quilt Painting – February 20 @ 1:30pm.
Paint your own customized 2’ x 2’ barn quilt on exterior grade aluminum. Click here for more information.
Keep an eye on our “Classes” section, a new menu item underneath our “Events” menu item. We will be adding more exciting and interesting activities for everyone.
