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  • 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 […]

  • Lincoln Highway Arts Festival 2025

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

      The 19th Annual Lincoln Highway Arts Festival will be held Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 10 am – 4 pm in Mount Vernon’s Uptown District. Art, Live Music, Kids Activities, and food trucks will be a part of the festival atmosphere.

  • Eddie Piccard Jazz Quartet

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

    Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Eddie Piccard Jazz Quartet returns to the First Street Community Center as part of Music on Main, presented by the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group.  Come and enjoy Eddie and his quartet deliver the Music of New Orleans and all that jazz!    BYOB use Uptown […]

  • Amy Friedl Presents Country Royalty

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

      Saturday October 25, 2025 @ 7:30pm Amy Friedl returns to Mt. Vernon at the First Street Community Center as part of Music on Main, presented by the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group.  Amy will be singing songs from Country Royalty.   Join us for classic country favorites and contemporary classics. Don’t forget, the event is Bring Your Own Beverage, […]


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