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SUMMARY:LilFest Presents - Suzie Vinnick - Roots and Blues Music
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREA Saskatoon native transplanted to the Niagara Region of Ontario\, Suzie Vinnick is the proud owner of a gorgeous voice\, prodigious guitar and bass chops\, and an engagingly candid performance style. \nHer career has seen triumph after triumph. Among her most recent successes: being nominated for a 2018 Canadian Folk Music Award for Producer of the Year with her co-producer\, Mark Lalama. Suzie achieved finalist status in the Solo/Duo Category at the 2013 International Blues Challenge in Memphis\, TN; received the 2012 CBC Saturday Night Blues Great Canadian Blues Award and the 2012 Sirius XM Canada Blues Artist of the Year. Suzie has won 10 Maple Blues Awards (she has been nominated for 22 so far!)\, won the 2011 Canadian Folk Music Award for Contemporary Vocalist of the Year and is a 3X Juno Nominee. \nSuzie has toured nationally with Stuart McLean’s The Vinyl Café and the John McDermott Band\, and performed for Canadian Peacekeepers in Bosnia and the Persian Gulf. She was also the voice of Tim Horton’s for 5 years. \n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nServing up a set where it shows she’s a long way from getting jaded and losing her mojo\, this girl most likely to…has more chops than the meat department at the Costco warehouse.  Blues\, folk\, rock?  She’s got a toe in all those waters and handles them all with the ease of wrapping them around her little finger.  A real blast of fresh air\, this set hit’s the target every timeout.  Killer stuff throughout.\n– Midwest Record \nTickets\n$5 Student / $20 Gen. Admission / $50 VIP Seating.  Purchase tickets online: Suzie Vinnick Concert or buy tickets at the door. \nQuestions? Nancy at 518-576-9513 or 3bearscottage@gmail.com or check out www.LilFest.org \nMore About Suzie Vinnick\nhttps://youtu.be/0-4dDhU4UvY \nwww.suzievinnick.com \nGeneral Information\nA LilFest Concert is an intimate concert in a relaxed setting. Audience members bring beverages and snacks into the theatre with purchase of the Uptown Theatre venue’s First St. Community Center Sippy Cup ($5) \nAudience members are invited to reserve an early dinner before the concert at the Palisades Café\, mention LilFest\, and receive the evening’s LilFest special. \nMore About Lilfest\nwww.LilFest.org \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/lilfest-presents-suzie-vinnick-roots-and-blues-music/
LOCATION:The Uptown Theatre\, First Street Community Center\, The Uptown Theatre\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Uptown Theatre
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SUMMARY:Radoslav Lorkovic plays Mount Vernon's LilFest
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHARERadoslav Lorković began touring at age 20 with Iowa City’s Bo Ramsey and the Sliders. Lorković entered the band having mastered the styles of boogie-woogie greats such as Albert Ammons\, Pete Johnson\, Freddie Slack etc.. Ramsey’s influence drove Lorković deeper to the core of the blues. The music of Howlin’ Wolf\, Muddy Waters and Little Walter shifted Lorković’s focus to the basics as he began to draw from the styles of Otis Spann and Pinetop Perkins. \nSeveral years later Lorković and Ramsey joined forces with Greg Brown adding musical authenticity to his deep Iowa Roots. At this time Lorković was simultaneously brushing up on his classical heritage and looking south to the polyrhythmic sounds of Professor Longhair and James Booker. He had picked up Tex-Mex and Zydeco accordion as well. \nIn 1990 he made his solo recording debut.  Six CDs later\, Lorković currently tours the world regularly appearing at prestigious events such as the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival\, WOMAD\, Winnipeg\, Calgary\, Edmonton and Ottawa folk festivals\, Falcon Ridge Folk Festival\, Mountain Stage\, Prairie Home Companion\, eTown as well as a litany of Italian castles and villas. \nDrawing from a multitude of influences ranging from elegant classical and jazz styles to the rawest\, most basic blues\, country and soul\, Radoslav Lorković has taken on an unusually broad musical spectrum and refined it into his distinctive piano style. \nHis tenure on the R&B and folk circuits has culminated in five critically acclaimed solo recordings and numerous appearances on the recordings of and performances with artists including Odetta\, Jimmy LaFave\, Ribbon of Highway Woody Guthrie Tribute\, Greg Brown\, Richard Shindell\, Ellis Paul\, Ronny Cox\, Dave Moore\, Andy White\, and Bo Ramsey. \nHis thirty year touring career has led him from the taverns of the upper Mississippi River to the castles of Italy\, The Canary Islands\, The Yup’ik villages of Alaska\, The Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. \n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nBorn in Zagreb\, Croatia in 1958\, Lorković’s initial exposure to music can be attributed to two grandmothers. Antonija\, his maternal Grandmother\, sang him Croatian\, Slovenian and Czech folk songs since birth. At age one he was reported to be singing back on pitch. \nBy age three he was putting on floor shows for his grandfather and friends who would respond by showering him with coins yelling “pivaj Radoslav pivaj!” During this time classical music played in the home constantly due to the influence of his paternal grandmother Melita Lorković\, a internationally renown classical pianist. After this blend of central European musical influences Radoslav moved to the United States at age six. He had a foothold on a classical music career when at age fourteen he was sidetracked by a blues scale that a friend had taught him. \nTicket Prices\n$5 for students\, General Admission $20\, Sponsor $50.  Tickets can be purchased in person or online at https://lorkovic.bpt.me \nGeneral Information About the Concert\nA LilFest Concert is an intimate concert in a relaxed setting. Bring your own beverages and snacks into the theatre with purchase of the Uptown Theatre venue’s First St. Community Center drink cup ($5). \nRemember: You can reserve an early dinner before the concert at the Palisades Café\, mention LilFest\, and receive the evening’s LilFest special. \nMore at: www.radoslavlorkovic.com \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/radoslav-lorkovic-plays-mount-vernons-lilfest/
LOCATION:The Uptown Theatre\, First Street Community Center\, The Uptown Theatre\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Public Welcome,Uptown Theatre
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SUMMARY:Magical Night 2018
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHARE  \nThe 28th annual Magical Night event will take place Thursday\, Nov. 29\, from 5 to 8 p.m. at several locations throughout Uptown Mount Vernon\, Iowa. \nMagical Night in Mount Vernon\, Iowa is a celebration of holiday magic that begins on the lawn of the First Street Community Center\, at 5 pm\, Santa himself will be throwing the switch unveiling Mount Vernon’s holiday lights on the Fist Street Community Center’s historic one-of-a-kind building. \nFor the first time in the history of Magical Night\, volunteers and City representatives have decided to close 1st Street to traffic to create a Holiday-inspired Ped Mall for the entire festival from 5 to 8 p.m \n– From VisitMVL.com \nThere are dozens of special events throughout the area during this evening\, you can check out the full list of activities here. \nActivities We Are Hosting\n@ 5pm – Help Santa light up the First Street Community Center \n@ 6:30 & 7:15 pm at the First Street Community Center (221 1st St. NE): “Holiday Tidings” from Dance Arts Iowa @ Uptown Theatre \nFrom 5pm – 8pm\n \n\nBusiness Open House\, visit local businesses\, enjoy live music\, snacks and begin your holiday shopping.\nGet your magic reindeer food and visit with live reindeer on the lawn of the First Street Community Center sponsored by Hills Bank.\nCookie Decorating\, sponsored by Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation\, inside the Library at the First Street Community Center.\nArts Fest\, “Dance on a Starry Night” presented by Mount Vernon elementary and high school art students inside the First Street Community Center gym.\nJackee Austerman Photography – Stop over for some fun Christmas photos!  Images are free and will be available on their Facebook page after the event!  She is also offering $5 light-up necklaces for you to wear as you stroll through town on Magical Night! You are sure to be feeling FESTIVE!! 🙂\n\nClick on Jackee Austerman’s cool video short below:  (shared with Jackee’s permission) \nhttps://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Magical_Night_2018_265957214_720x720_F30.mp4\nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/magical-night-2018/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:First Street Community Center,Gymnasium,Library,Outdoor Events,Public Welcome,Uptown Theatre
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SUMMARY:Meet Me Where They Play the Blues - Eddie Piccard Jazz and The Busch Brothers
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHARE“Meet Me Where They Play the Blues!” That is the invitation from jazz musician Eddie Piccard. \nThe Eddie Piccard Quartet and the Busch Brothers will once again join forces at the First Street Community Center in Mount Vernon on Saturday\, November 10\, at 7:30 pm. \nThe program will likely include “Pete Kelly’s Blues\,” “The St. Louis Blues\,” “The Salt Lake City Blues\,” and many other blues songs and traditional jazz numbers. \n“The blues is quintessentially American\,” Eddie says. “The music grew out of the songs of Afro-American slaves and field hands in the South. The blues contains so many emotions\, including joy\, sorrow\, and determination. The words may at first sound down\, but the music always brings you up. \nWe love playing for the audience that comes to the Mount Vernon events\, and we know people will love hearing this music. It’s classic.” \n\nEddie Piccard Jazz plays hot traditional favorites and cool Shearing melodies\, as well as warm Latin tunes.  Eddie will be on piano and vocals\, Craig Dove on bass\, Jon Wilson on drums\, Rich Martin on vibes\, and Dave Richter on guitar. \nFor this show they will be joined by the Busch Boys–Marty on trombone\, Larry on trumpet\, and Luke on clarinet. \nThe “Busch Boys”  are very happy to join the Eddie Piccard Quintet for this evening of music.  Larry Busch is a veteran of the Guy Lombardo\, Wayne King\, and the Al Pierson Orchestras.  He has been leading his own big band for many years and is currently the leader of the Dixieland Allstars.  Trombonist Marty has toured with Al Cobine\, Johnny Mathis\, Dick Jurgens\, The American Vintage Orchestra\, and the Larry Busch Big Band. Luke  has played with the Dixieland Allstars\, the Mad City Funk\, and his own SKA band. \nEddie Piccard Jazz and the Busch Brothers\nTICKETS\nTickets for the performance are $15 and can be purchased at Bauman’s Clothing Store in Mount Vernon (319) 895-8692. They can also be bought at the performance.  Patrons are welcome to bring a favorite beverage and purchase a Community Center cup or bring a clean Community Center cup from home to use in the Theatre space. \n\n \nEddie Piccard grew up in eastern Iowa\, and began playing music on his grandmother’s piano. He left for larger venues in Chicago\, Florida and on the west coast. But he came back to Iowa in the 1980s and has become a jazz icon in eastern Iowa since returning to his home state. Iowans remember fondly the jazz club Eddie and his wife Dallis opened on Mount Vernon Road in the 1990s. But Iowans weren’t the only ones to frequent Eddie’s place. Travelers from other states came to this club for the chic décor and the unforgettable nights of music. Jazz musicians stopped by\, too\, after finishing up a gig in the area. The club was forced to close because of road widening. Eddie now plays regularly all over eastern Iowa\, as well as in the Chicago area and the Twin Cities. \nRich Martin’s career began in college where he was a drummer and a vibist. He took an extended break from performing to teach at Cornell College. But the music called him back and he began sitting in with Eddie’s trio fifteen years ago\, while still teaching. He is now a full-time member of the group. \nDave Richter comes from Dubuque to perform in Meet Me in New Orleans. He is well-known in northeast Iowa as an accomplished guitarist\, bassist\, and banjo player. He performs in Iowa\, Wisconsin\, and the Chicago area. \nTim Crumley performs frequently with the Eddie Piccard Jazz Quartet\, as well as a number of regional ensembles\, including Ashanti\, The Rusty Johnson Group\, and the John Shultz Trio. Tim is a lyrical and sensitive drummer who is always engaged and engaging. \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/eddie-piccard-jazz-and-the-busch-brothers/
LOCATION:The Uptown Theatre\, First Street Community Center\, The Uptown Theatre\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Uptown Theatre
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SUMMARY:2018 Uptown Theatre Honors -- Gala Celebrating the Arts
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREThe A-Go-Gos\, a Mount Vernon Volunteer Organization\, proudly presents the 2018 Uptown Theatre Honors – An Evening Gala Celebrating the Arts on Saturday\, October 20\, 2018 starting with a 6:30 pm cocktail hour and 7:30 pm for the show. \nThis year’s honorees are Johnny Krob\, Mickey Woods\, James & Catherine Kennedy\, Beryl O’Connor and Damon Cole. \nTickets are $20 and an be purchased ahead of time at Bauman’s in Mount Vernon\, or you call the Reservation Line (319) 895-8060. Tickets are also available at the door. \nCome join us to celebrate these wonderful people and their contributions to the arts!\nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/2018-uptown-theatre-honors-gala-celebrating-the-arts/
LOCATION:The Uptown Theatre\, First Street Community Center\, The Uptown Theatre\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Live Theater,Public Welcome,Uptown Theatre
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SUMMARY:Auditions for Starmites - Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Theatre
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREAnnouncing auditions for the MVLCT Fall Show:\nSTARMITES\nWhen\nSunday\, August 5th at 7pm\nMonday\, August 6th at 7pm \nWhere\nUptown Theatre in the First Street Community Center \n\nStarmites\nWritten By: Barry Keating and Stuart Ross (Forever Plaid)\nDirected By: Joseph Williams\nMusic Director: Rebecca Fields-Moffitt\nShow dates: Oct. 5 – 7th\, 12th – 14th\nPrepare a minute of any song\, to be sang acapella or bring a karaoke track if you want! This show is silly and over the top (think comic book come to life)\, so be ready to have fun! All casting is extremely flexible. See a part you’d like to play? Show us what you got! Can’t make it to auditions? Email gruesomejoe@gmail.com to set something up! \nAbout the show\nStarmites\, a delightfully over the top sci-fi 80’s rock musical\, uses a fantasy world to drive home sweet and poignant lessons about the awkwardness of growing up when you don’t quite fit in. Outsider\, Eleanor Fairchild has built a an imaginary world around the sci-fi comic books she collects. On the same day her Mom convinces her to give up her fantasy of becoming a superhero\, Eleanor instead finds herself mysteriously thrust into the world of her favorite comic book\, Starmites. She lands in the middle of the battle between evil villain Shak Graa\, and the Starmites\, guardians of Inner Space. She and the Starmites team up on a quest to keep power out of Shak Graa’s greedy hands. Along the way they meet a colorful assortment of Bowie-esque villains including the flamboyant Diva\, Queen of Inner Space and her Banshee warriors – Destiny’s Childish sirens. \nCharacter Breakdown\nOn Earth:\nEleanor Fairchild: An outsider who escapes the cruelty of high school by losing herself in the world of her favorite comic book heroes\, the Starmites. She dreams of one day becoming a super hero herself. (Also plays Milady and Bizarabra – Must be able to distinguish between all three characters.) Think: Sarah from The Labyrinth mixed with Max from Stranger Things\nGender: Female\nAge: 18 – 35\nScripted Vocal Range: Mezzo Soprano \nEleanor’s Mother: An unassuming woman who loves her daughter and awaits the day when she will grow out of her comic book craze. (Also plays Diva.)\nGender: Female or Male (plays female)\nAge: 30+ \nIn Inner Space:\nMilady: Eleanor’s confident\, self possessed alter ego and superhero of Innerspace. This girl could rule the universe\, she just doesn’t know it yet. (Also plays Eleanor and Bizarabra). Think: Eleven from Stranger Things\nGender: Female\nAge: 18 – 35 \nThe Starmites: The over the top main characters of Eleanor’s favorite comic books. A band of space youths dedicated to fighting the deadly forces of the Universe. They include: \nSpace Punk: The hero\, captain of the Starmites\, and the heart throb of the Universe. He’s an 80’s heart throb\, but totally a feminist. (Think: A cross between Steve Harrington from Stranger Things and David Bowie).\nGender: Male\nAge: 18 – 35 \nS’up S’up Sensaboi: The organized and methodical member of the group. He/she plays by the rules.\nGender: Male or Female\nAge: Any age \nDigetty Razzledazzle: The bumbling show-off of the group. Openly expresses his/her feelings. Raps Hamilton style.\nGender: Male or Female\nAge: Any age \nAck Ack Hackerax: The tough one. He/she is second in command.\nGender: Male or Female\nAge: Any age \nShak Graa: Flamboyantly fabulous High Priest Of Chaos\, determined to destroy both Earth and Innerspace. (Also plays Trinkulus)\nGender: Male or Female\nAge: Any Age \nTrinkulus: A reptilian minstrel\, once slave to Shak Graa now serving as guide to the Starmites. (Also plays Shak Graa)\nGender: Male or Female\nAge: Any Age \nDiva: Imposing and powerful Queen of Innerspace (the name says it all)\, but also a loving and worried mother of Bizarbra. Think: Tina Turner combined with Winnie from ‘Hocus Pocus.’ (Also plays Eleanor’s Mother.)\nGender: Male or Female (will play female)\nAge: 30+ \nBizarbara: Awkward and shy daughter of Diva and the mirror opposite of Eleanor\, she spends her days getting lost in comic books about earth and day dreaming of leading an ordinary life. (Also plays Eleanor and Milady).\nGender: Female\nAge: 18+ \nThe Banshees: These ladies are the Destiny’s Child of Inner Space and henchmen to Diva. Together they rock one of the most epic songs of the show\, Ravenous. All Banshees will have lines/solo if the choose. (Think: The Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus). \nGender: Any\nAge: Any \nShotzi: Diva’s sergeant of arms.\nBalbraka: She delights in terrorizing the Starmites.\nCanibelle: She delights in devouring the Starmites.\nMaligna: She delights in torturing the Starmites. \n\nFor more information on this and all of the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Theatre productions click on their logo below: \nMount Vernon-Lisbon Community Theatre\nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/auditions-for-starmites-mount-vernon-lisbon-community-theatre/
LOCATION:The Uptown Theatre\, First Street Community Center\, The Uptown Theatre\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Theater,Uptown Theatre
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SUMMARY:Auditions for Starmites - Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Theatre
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREAnnouncing auditions for the MVLCT Fall Show:\nSTARMITES\nWhen\nSunday\, August 5th at 7pm\nMonday\, August 6th at 7pm \nWhere\nUptown Theatre in the First Street Community Center \n\nStarmites\nWritten By: Barry Keating and Stuart Ross (Forever Plaid)\nDirected By: Joseph Williams\nMusic Director: Rebecca Fields-Moffitt\nShow dates: Oct. 5 – 7th\, 12th – 14th\nPrepare a minute of any song\, to be sang acapella or bring a karaoke track if you want! This show is silly and over the top (think comic book come to life)\, so be ready to have fun! All casting is extremely flexible. See a part you’d like to play? Show us what you got! Can’t make it to auditions? Email gruesomejoe@gmail.com to set something up! \nAbout the show\nStarmites\, a delightfully over the top sci-fi 80’s rock musical\, uses a fantasy world to drive home sweet and poignant lessons about the awkwardness of growing up when you don’t quite fit in. Outsider\, Eleanor Fairchild has built a an imaginary world around the sci-fi comic books she collects. On the same day her Mom convinces her to give up her fantasy of becoming a superhero\, Eleanor instead finds herself mysteriously thrust into the world of her favorite comic book\, Starmites. She lands in the middle of the battle between evil villain Shak Graa\, and the Starmites\, guardians of Inner Space. She and the Starmites team up on a quest to keep power out of Shak Graa’s greedy hands. Along the way they meet a colorful assortment of Bowie-esque villains including the flamboyant Diva\, Queen of Inner Space and her Banshee warriors – Destiny’s Childish sirens. \nCharacter Breakdown\nOn Earth:\nEleanor Fairchild: An outsider who escapes the cruelty of high school by losing herself in the world of her favorite comic book heroes\, the Starmites. She dreams of one day becoming a super hero herself. (Also plays Milady and Bizarabra – Must be able to distinguish between all three characters.) Think: Sarah from The Labyrinth mixed with Max from Stranger Things\nGender: Female\nAge: 18 – 35\nScripted Vocal Range: Mezzo Soprano \nEleanor’s Mother: An unassuming woman who loves her daughter and awaits the day when she will grow out of her comic book craze. (Also plays Diva.)\nGender: Female or Male (plays female)\nAge: 30+ \nIn Inner Space:\nMilady: Eleanor’s confident\, self possessed alter ego and superhero of Innerspace. This girl could rule the universe\, she just doesn’t know it yet. (Also plays Eleanor and Bizarabra). Think: Eleven from Stranger Things\nGender: Female\nAge: 18 – 35 \nThe Starmites: The over the top main characters of Eleanor’s favorite comic books. A band of space youths dedicated to fighting the deadly forces of the Universe. They include: \nSpace Punk: The hero\, captain of the Starmites\, and the heart throb of the Universe. He’s an 80’s heart throb\, but totally a feminist. (Think: A cross between Steve Harrington from Stranger Things and David Bowie).\nGender: Male\nAge: 18 – 35 \nS’up S’up Sensaboi: The organized and methodical member of the group. He/she plays by the rules.\nGender: Male or Female\nAge: Any age \nDigetty Razzledazzle: The bumbling show-off of the group. Openly expresses his/her feelings. Raps Hamilton style.\nGender: Male or Female\nAge: Any age \nAck Ack Hackerax: The tough one. He/she is second in command.\nGender: Male or Female\nAge: Any age \nShak Graa: Flamboyantly fabulous High Priest Of Chaos\, determined to destroy both Earth and Innerspace. (Also plays Trinkulus)\nGender: Male or Female\nAge: Any Age \nTrinkulus: A reptilian minstrel\, once slave to Shak Graa now serving as guide to the Starmites. (Also plays Shak Graa)\nGender: Male or Female\nAge: Any Age \nDiva: Imposing and powerful Queen of Innerspace (the name says it all)\, but also a loving and worried mother of Bizarbra. Think: Tina Turner combined with Winnie from ‘Hocus Pocus.’ (Also plays Eleanor’s Mother.)\nGender: Male or Female (will play female)\nAge: 30+ \nBizarbara: Awkward and shy daughter of Diva and the mirror opposite of Eleanor\, she spends her days getting lost in comic books about earth and day dreaming of leading an ordinary life. (Also plays Eleanor and Milady).\nGender: Female\nAge: 18+ \nThe Banshees: These ladies are the Destiny’s Child of Inner Space and henchmen to Diva. Together they rock one of the most epic songs of the show\, Ravenous. All Banshees will have lines/solo if the choose. (Think: The Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus). \nGender: Any\nAge: Any \nShotzi: Diva’s sergeant of arms.\nBalbraka: She delights in terrorizing the Starmites.\nCanibelle: She delights in devouring the Starmites.\nMaligna: She delights in torturing the Starmites. \n\nFor more information on this and all of the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Theatre productions click on their logo below: \nMount Vernon-Lisbon Community Theatre\nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/auditions-for-starmites-mount-vernon-lisbon-community-theatre/
LOCATION:The Uptown Theatre\, First Street Community Center\, The Uptown Theatre\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Theater,Uptown Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180609T193000
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SUMMARY:Live Music - Phil Heywood -
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREWe are thrilled to have a live performance by guitarist\, singer and songwriter Phil Heywood on Saturday\, June 9\, 2018  show starts at 7:30 pm with doors opening at 7:15 pm. \nPhil Heywood plays fingerstyle guitar with a bluesy swing and a bucketful of whatever it takes to turn an instrumental piece into an arresting lyrical narrative. His lucid playing encompasses the down-home rhythmic groove of a Mississippi John Hurt or Leadbelly\, and the sheer fluidity and melodic flair of such contemporaries as Leo Kottke. \nThe internationally renowned Kottke handpicked Mr. Heywood to tour and perform duets with him. A soul-satisfying instrumentalist\, Phil Heywood draws listeners in with his voice as well\, singing in a warm\, plainspoken baritone that blends smoothly with his rock-solid guitar work. \nRecently Dave Moore and Phil Heywood have been sharing stages\, trading songs and embroidering rich instrumental accompaniment on each other’s songs and melodies. \nWhile born and bred in Mount Vernon\, Iowa\, Mr. Heywood has been based in Minneapolis-St. Paul since the mid-eighties\, performing locally and regionally while also establishing himself in the greater guitar and acoustic music world. \nIn 1986 he won the National Fingerpicking Championship\, and followed up a year later by winning the American Fingerstyle Guitar Festival Competition. \nPhil has played on NPR’s A Prairie Home Companion with guitar legend Chet Atkins\, performed with fellow acoustic guitar luminaries Peter Lang\, Pat Donohue\, Tim Sparks\, and Dakota Dave Hull\, and opened shows for such artists as Norman Blake\, Greg Brown\, John Renbourn\, Chris Smither\, and John Hammond. \nPhil Heywood has recorded six CDs: Some Summer Day (1990)\, Local Joe (1996)\, Circle Tour (2000)\, Banks of the River (2003)\, You Got To Move (2008)\, and Rollin’ On (2014). What one inspired critic wrote of Local Joe applies equally to each of Phil’s CDs: “Acoustic guitar fans should consider this recording a must have….Heywood gives us all something to enjoy for a long time.” (Music Reviews Quarterly) \nMr. Heywood will be available for phone interviews and other press inquiries in advance of the show by calling or texting Nancy Emrich Freeman at 847-256-0000. \nWe strongly recommend coming to his show if you like: Leo Kottke\, Chet Atkins\, Peter Lang\, Dave Moore\, or Pat Donohue. \n\nTickets\nAdvance tickets can be purchased locally at Bauman’s and Helios\, or online via Brown Paper Tickets. \nBauman’s of Mount Vernon is located at 124 1st Street SW\, Mount Vernon\, IA 52314.  You can call them for info and to reserve tickets at (319) 895-8692. \nHelios Stitches ‘n Stuff  is located at 221 1st Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA 52314.  You can call them for info and to reserve tickets at (319) 512-3323. \nTickets can also be purchased at the door. \nCOST:  $5 Students / $20 General Admission / $50 VIP Seating \n\nThis will be an intimate concert in a relaxed setting.  Bring your own beverages into the theatre with the purchase of a reusable Uptown Theatre Sippy Cup ($5). \nYou can also reserve an early dinner before the concert at the Palisades Café\, mention LilFest\,  and receive the evening’s LilFest special. \nQuestions?  Call or text (847) 256-0000 or send email to: 3bearscottage@gmail.com \nFor more information see these websites:\nwww.LilFest.org          www.PhilHeywood.com \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/live-music-phil-heywood/
LOCATION:The Uptown Theatre\, First Street Community Center\, The Uptown Theatre\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Uptown Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="LilFest - Nancy Emrich Freeman":MAILTO:info@LilFest.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T213000
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SUMMARY:Live Music - Frances Luke Accord - Modern Folk/Americana
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREFrances Luke Accord are an independent Chicago-based duo hailing originally from South Bend\, Indiana. Both dedicated multi-instrumentalists and meticulous songwriters\, Nicholas Gunty and Brian Powers distinguish their music with genre fluidity\, buttery harmonies and acoustic ensembles. \nTICKETS are only $15. \nAlthough prevailingly a modern folk band\, FLA sip copious inspiration from Americana\, jazz\, soul\, and rock. \nSince forming during their senior year at the University of Notre Dame\, Frances Luke Accord’s approach to music has marked a boundless evolution. \nIn December of 2012 the duo released their first record\, Kandote\, a not-for-profit\, intercultural collaboration with the Barefoot Truth Children’s Choir of Kkindu\, Uganda — an endeavor that continues to support the primary education and musical aspirations of the choir. \nBringing their world/folk sound to Chicago in the summer of 2013\, the duo quickly garnered local and regional attention for their captivating live performances and stunning self-produced releases\, including the Queen for Me EP (April 2014)\, Live @ Strobe (April 2015)\, and\, most notably\, their debut full-length album\, Fluke (May 2016). \n“Frances Luke Accord are the definition of lean-in music.” – Joni Deutsch\, NPR’s Mountain Stage \n“Frances Luke Accord are some of our very favorite musicians\, songwriters\, and people. We couldn’t recommend their debut LP\, Fluke\, highly enough.”- Darlingside \n“While Simon & Garfunkel may be no longer touring\, Powers and Gunty are more than talented enough to take their place.” –Quinn Delaney\, PlaylistHQ \n \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/live-music-frances-luke-accord-modern-folk-americana-3/
LOCATION:The Uptown Theatre\, First Street Community Center\, The Uptown Theatre\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Uptown Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180414T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180414T123000
DTSTAMP:20260603T222316
CREATED:20180222T200248Z
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SUMMARY:“A Wrestling Life\,” Talk and and Book Signing by Dan Gable
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREWrestling legend Dan Gable will talk about the sport and his life\, followed by a book-signing. His latest book\, “A Wrestling Life: The Inspiring Stories of Dan Gable\,” will be available for purchase. \nGable is a retired Olympic wrestler and coach best known for his tenure as head coach at the University of Iowa where he won 15 NCAA team titles between 1976-1997. \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/wrestling-life-talk-book-signing-dan-gable/
LOCATION:The Uptown Theatre\, First Street Community Center\, The Uptown Theatre\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Historical,Public Welcome,Sports,Uptown Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180407T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180407T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T222316
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SUMMARY:Coach Jim Van Scoyoc meet & greet
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHARELegendary Norway High School baseball coach Jim Van Scoyoc will be on site to greet people as they visit the exhibit. \nVan Scoyoc\, who was featured in the movie “The Final Season” later served as a pitching coach for the minor leagues in the Detroit Tigers organization and at Kirkwood Community College. \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/coach-jim-van-scoyoc-meet-greet/
LOCATION:The Gymnasium\, First Street Community Center\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Historical,Public Welcome,Sports,Uptown Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180407T113000
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SUMMARY:How Iowa Met Baseball - The Myths\, The History\, The  Players
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREHistorian John Liepa will explore the myths regarding the “invention” of baseball\, the origins and evolution of the early game in the United States; how the Civil War played a role in accelerating the spread of the game; the very first mention of the game’s coming to Iowa in 1858\, and how it caught on. \nGuests will have the opportunity to view Liepa’s extensive collection of memorabilia and cards before and after the presentation. \nPresented by John Liepa\, historian \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/iowa-met-baseball-myths-history-players/
LOCATION:The Uptown Theatre\, First Street Community Center\, The Uptown Theatre\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Historical,Public Welcome,Uptown Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180404T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180404T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T222316
CREATED:20180222T193004Z
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SUMMARY:From the Pressbox - An Eastern Iowa Sports Media  Panel
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREModerated by Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun’s Margaret Stevens and featuring John Campbell\, Mark Dukes\, Crystal Eskelsen\, Ron Gonder\, Jeff Linder\, and JR Odgen\, this panel will explore Eastern Iowa Sports stories of the last quarter century through moderator and audience questions. \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/pressbox-eastern-iowa-sports-media-panel/
LOCATION:The Uptown Theatre\, First Street Community Center\, The Uptown Theatre\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Historical,Public Welcome,Uptown Theatre
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