Making A Good Impression! Starring Not Really Willie (aka Branson’s – Keith Allynn)

The Uptown Theatre, First Street Community Center The Uptown Theatre, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

Keith Allynn presents: Making A Good Impression! Starring Not Really Willie (A.K.A. Branson's Keith Allynn) Thursday, December 16, 2021 @ 7:00 p.m. Tickets - $20.00   Contact Mike Smith (319)361-8193 for tickets

Raise the Roof

Mount Vernon First Street Community Center 221 1st St NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

  Join us in raising funds for a new roof for the Mount Vernon First Street Community Center! MWI Teachers Julia Andrews and Marie Riechers will be sharing Christmas Carols and Holiday Tunes on the First Street Community Center Facebook page beginning at 7pm on Wednesday, December 22nd. Once the stream-a-thon begins, let us know […]

Eddie Piccard Quartet and The Busch Brothers

Mount Vernon First Street Community Center 221 1st St NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

  Saturday, October 28, 2023 @ 7pm Tickets: $20 - Contact Mike Smith at (319) 361-8193 for tickets - may also be purchased at the door. Don't forget your Uptown Theatre cup or purchase one at the concert in order to drink your favorite beverage during the concert- BYOB or free lemonade and, of course, […]

Magical Night 2023

Mount Vernon First Street Community Center 221 1st St NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

  Magical Night returns on Thursday, November 30, 2023 A wide range of events will occur along Mount Vernon’s Historic First Street.  The following events will be taking place at the First Street Community Center: 5:00 - 8:00pm Hot Cocoa will be served by volunteers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints […]

Home For The Holidays

Mount Vernon First Street Community Center 221 1st St NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

Saturday, December 9 - 7:30pm $25.00 per ticket Word on the street is that tickets are close to being gone! Call Mike Smith at (319) 361-8193 to reserve your tickets asap if you’re planning to be there. Pay at the door - cash or check only! We’re kickin it old school so dig out that […]

Blame Not the Bard

The Uptown Theatre, First Street Community Center The Uptown Theatre, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

  Blame Not the Bard is on a mission: to bring alive the songs and stories of Ireland. With a lineup including Mount Vernon High School alumna Nikki Philbrick ('06), Blame Not the Bard expertly blends captivating storytelling and historical knowledge with fiery instrumentals and musical prowess. Their high-energy show will get your hands clapping […]

Eddie Piccard Concert

The Uptown Theatre, First Street Community Center The Uptown Theatre, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

Listen to the jazz of Eddie Piccard at the Mount Vernon First Street Community Center auditorium! The concert will be held on Saturday, October 5th, at 7PM! For more information, contact Mike Smith at [email protected] or 319-361-8193

Phil Heywood Concert

The Uptown Theatre, First Street Community Center The Uptown Theatre, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

  All are invited to enjoy the music of Twin Cities guitarist/singer and Mount Vernon native Phil Heywood at the Uptown Theatre in the First Street Community Center on Friday, November 8th, at 7PM! This concert, sponsored by the Mount Vernon Area Arts Council (MVAAC), is free and open to the public. For any questions […]


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