BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//First Street Community Center - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:First Street Community Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://firststreetcc.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for First Street Community Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191206T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191206T183000 DTSTAMP:20191204T201134Z CREATED:20191124T164012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191204T201134Z UID:17050-1575657000-1575657000@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Drag Race to the Polls DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREHosted by Cornell College’s [alliance] – Drag Race to the Polls is a student run and performed drag extravaganza.  Please join us for a night of voter registration\, drag\, fundraising\, and more! \nSuggested donation of $5 for admission\, all proceeds go to the Willis Dady Homeless Services. \nThe Iowa Caucus is right around the corner and we’re shaking things up. The evening will include voter registration\, games\, trivia\, information about caucusing\, speakers from Cornell and Willis Dady Homeless Services\, drag king and queen performances\, and more! \nAll are welcome\, come drop it like it’s hot with [alliance]\, or sit in a chair and enjoy the show! \nThe show starts at 6:30 pm at the Uptown Theater. Seating is general admission and the house opens at 6:00 pm. \n\nAbout Cornell College [alliance]\nCornell College [alliance] is dedicated to education\, service and activism within and in support of the LGBTQIA+ community.  We proudly provide support for the LGBTQIA+ community on campus and in neighboring communities. \nAdditionally\, we provide education to the Cornell community at large through workshops\, music performances\, discussions\, dances\, documentaries and other events. We exist to advocate for and work within the demands of the community we serve. \n\n \n \n \n \n Cornell College [alliance] members attending World Pride\n \n \n \n \n \n Cornell College [alliance] members attending World Pride\n \n \n\nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/drag-race-to-the-polls/ LOCATION:The Uptown Theatre\, First Street Community Center\, The Uptown Theatre\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States CATEGORIES:Cornell College,Fundraiser,Politics,Public Welcome,Uptown Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Rainbow-with-star.png ORGANIZER;CN="Cornell College [alliance]":MAILTO:alliance@cornellcollege.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191130T160000 DTSTAMP:20191125T001159Z CREATED:20191125T001159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191125T001159Z UID:17145-1575104400-1575129600@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Shop Small - Home Business Expo DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREMore info to come \nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/shop-small-home-business-expo/ LOCATION:The Gymnasium\, First Street Community Center\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States CATEGORIES:Gymnasium,Public Welcome ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Open-Awesome-small.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191116T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191116T193000 DTSTAMP:20191105T181346Z CREATED:20191029T160650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T181346Z UID:16554-1573932600-1573932600@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Live Music - Kevin Burt – Heartland and Soul DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREIowa-based Kevin Burt’s vocals\, blues songwriting and music arrangements are absolutely amazing – extremely powerful\, rich\, warm\, expressive and exploding with SOUL! \n\nFor more than 25 years Kevin Burt has been electrifying audiences throughout the Midwest dispelling the myth that true blues has no roots in Iowa. His soul-inspired presentation is unique which consistently get him compared to a range of artists like Bill Withers and Aaron Neville\, with the ability to build an audience rapport that has been compared to B.B. King. \n\n\nKevin is a self-taught musician (vocals\, harmonica\, and guitar) whose smooth\, warm vocal presentation sets a mood of relaxed exhilaration\, with a welcome mixture of serious music and infectious humor audiences of all ages seem to enjoy. His voice and presence are powerful. His unique delivery ranges from the sweetest\, fullest\, juiciest come-on to the most playful growl. \n\nHe is a 2018 International Blues Challenge Winner in 3 categories:  1st place Solo/Duo\, best Solo/Duo guitarist\, & best Harmonica Player award.  Recently also a 2019 Blues Music Award Nominee for Debut Album.  This Waterloo and Mount Pleasant kid’s head is not turned\, however\, and he’s a deep and wide supporter of Iowa music\, musicians\, and music education. \n \nKevin’s talent\, character (and luck\, he would tell you) have taken him to the top of the industry. His new Heartland and Soul album was recorded with the nationally known top sidemen. D’Mar Martin on drums\, Jon Otis (Johnny Otis’ son!) on percussion\, and the bassist to the stars\, Jerry Jemmott! Grammy award winning Jemmott is a true living legend\, playing on so many timeless soul\, blues\, & jazz classics\, from B.B. King’s “Thrill Is Gone” to Gil Scott Heron’s “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” to Aretha Franklin’s “Think”. \nKevin is also recognized as one of the Midwest’s top blues heritage educators. Governor Chet Culver gave this honor to him in February ‘09. Kevin is a registered artist\, and artist educator with the state of Iowa Arts Council. He has also written and published a classroom harmonica method book called “Just Play It: an introduction to blues harmonica.” His approach is simple: education through entertainment. His program has been going strong since 1994. Kevin continues this work as well as his community work with children and the arts. \nKevin performs between 325 and 400 shows a year\, and he holds nothing back night after night and audiences love that – and they return again and again for more! \nBurt is a serious songwriter who knows how to craft music to fit his personality\, and no one delivers this brand of music better than he does. After listening to Heartland and Soul\, one should have no problem seeing why he took all the top honors at the blues competition – this guy is a real winner. –  Living Blues \nIn this day and age where celebrity status is often conveyed on people with little discernible skills or talent\, it is refreshing when the spotlight finally lands on someone who has worked hard\, paid their dues\, and actually deserves recognition for their talent. Such is the case with Kevin “B.F.” Burt\, the singer and multi-instrumentalist who created quite a buzz on Beale St. in Memphis during the first three days of this year’s International Blues Challenge\, winning 3 awards !! – 1st place in the Slolo/Duo category\, the Cigar Box Guitar Award for best guitarist in Solo/Duo category\, and the Lee Oskar Award for best harmonica player!” – Mark Thompson\, BLUES BLAST MAGAZINE \n\nTickets\n$20 Gen. Admission/$50 VIP Seating/Student $5. Door or via the web – https://kevinburt.bpt.me \nQuestions:  Call  Nancy Emrich Freeman\, 518-576-9513 \n\nKevin Burt’s Website\nhttp://kevinburtmusic.com/index.html\nFor further information\, high-res photographs\, interview arrangements\, contact Nicole Brown Burt Via Facebook; or Nancy Emrich Freeman by text or phone\, 518-576-9513. \n\nLilFest Music Series at the Uptown Theatre\nThe LilFest Series brings world quality performances to intimate concert settings which are best for both the audience and the performer. Kevin Burt follows in the footsteps of performers like Freebo\, Ellis Paul\, Tim Grimm\, Phil Heywood\, Radoslav Lorković\, Claudia Nygaard\, Chuck Mitchell\, Dave Moore\, and Suzie Vinnick. \nLilFest brings extraordinary music into an intimate setting\, with an opportunity to meet the musicians\, hear a great performance\, listen\, laugh\, have a memorably musical evening. \nRe-use or buy an Uptown Theatre sippy Cup ($5) from the Uptown Theatre\, fill it with your beverage of choice\, and stroll right in. \n**  Audience members are invited to reserve an early dinner before the concert at the Palisades Café\, mention LilFest\, and receive the evening’s LilFest special.  ** \nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/live-music-kevin-bf-burt-heartland-and-soul/ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Kevin-Burt-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="LilFest - Nancy Emrich Freeman":MAILTO:info@LilFest.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T183000 DTSTAMP:20191016T212320Z CREATED:20191001T213631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191016T212320Z UID:16060-1573151400-1573151400@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:The Black Panthers DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHARECome and join us for a presentation and conversation about the Black Panthers with a woman who worked for them in the 1970’s.  You may be surprised to learn about the many positive things the Black Panthers were a part of.  The talk will be on Thursday\, Nov. 7 @ 6:30 PM upstairs in the Library. \n\nThe talk will be presented by Christine Flavin.  She will talk about how she became involved in the civil rights movement when she was in high school. She later went on to attend the University of California\, Berkeley in 1971.  She was very involved with both the anti-Vietnam war efforts and the civil rights movements at that time.  One of the aspects of her involvement was to work for the Black Panther Party in Oakland\, CA (where she lived while attending Berkeley). \nShe will give a bit of history of the Panther movement and its residual effects on social justice.  She will also try to explain and diffuse the negative stereotypes that exist to this day about the purpose and the mission of the Black Panther political party. \nQuestions\, call Kate Rose at 319.651.7326. \nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/the-black-panthers/ LOCATION:IA CATEGORIES:Library,Politics,Public Welcome,Speaker ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Panther-Free-Breakfast-Program-Collage.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191026T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191026T193000 DTSTAMP:20191014T163321Z CREATED:20191001T210616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191014T163321Z UID:16058-1572118200-1572118200@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Homecoming and All That Jazz! The Eddie Piccard Quartet and The Busch Brothers in Concert DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREThe Eddie Piccard Quartet will be in Mount Vernon at the First Street Community Center\, Saturday\, October 26th @ 7:30 pm.  Join us for an evening of New Orleans Jazz in the Uptown Theatre located in the First Street Community Center! \nOnce again they will be joined by the Busch Brothers.  Those who have seen these two groups play together before know this is going to be a good night. \n“We 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. \nBring your Uptown Theatre cup or buy one ($5.00) and BOYB. Enjoy while watching the show! \n\nTickets\nAre only $15 and are on sale at the door and before the concert at Bauman’s 319-895.8692 or at the First Street Community Center at 319.895.8060. \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/the-eddie-piccard-quartet-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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Homecoming-All-That-Jazz.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191026T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191026T120000 DTSTAMP:20191017T031748Z CREATED:20191007T142606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191017T031748Z UID:16197-1572080400-1572091200@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Coming Home to Ourselves: A Morning Retreat for Women with Qoya and Community DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHARE\nSaturday\, October 26 from 9-noon. \nWhat is Qoya\nQoya is a movement practice that knows: through movement\, we remember. \nWe remember our essence as women is Wise\, Wild and Free. \nWe remember the body’s wisdom and we move in response\, trusting that if it feels right\, it is right. \nWe remember the body’s truth\, that we contain our own answers and our own potential. \nThrough movement\, we remember ourselves more fully.  Through Qoya\, we come home to ourselves. \n\nWhen\nQoya is coming to Mount Vernon on October 26\, from 9-noon. \nHosted by Dance Arts Iowa and in collaboration with KAE Apothecary\, this Qoya experience is for women age 18+. \nScheduled in alignment with Homecoming weekend and the darkening moon\, this mini-retreat will include a full Qoya class (no prior knowledge or expertise necessary)\, meditation\, reflection and time to share\, and an optional “field trip” after class to the Apothecary\, one block away\, to participate in the Open House event. \nLed by Mount Vernon native Sarah Sadie (formerly Martin)\, this Qoya “mini-retreat” will offer women of all backgrounds and abilities an opportunity to nurture and nourish themselves through movement\, story\, sharing and reflection. Sarah is bringing the offering of Qoya to Iowa with a sense of gratitude and yes\, Homecoming. \n\nWhere\nUpstairs in the First Street Community Center \n\nCost\nRegistration is limited.  Cost is $15 and payable at the door. \nREGISTER HERE \n\nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/qoya-mini-retreat-coming-home-to-ourselves/ LOCATION:The Uptown Theatre\, First Street Community Center\, The Uptown Theatre\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Qoya-Greenville20182.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190907T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190907T183000 DTSTAMP:20190904T195432Z CREATED:20190904T195432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190904T195432Z UID:15668-1567881000-1567881000@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Uptown Theatre Honors 2019 DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREThe 2019 Uptown Theatre Honors is an evening Gala celebrating the arts.  It is on Saturday\, September 7\, 2019 starting at 6:30 pm with a cocktail hour and the show will begin at 7:30 pm. \nThis year’s honorees include Dale Beeks\, Doug Hanson\, Fred and Marion Lehman\, Ed Sauter\, and Amy White.  The honors gala will include tribute speeches\, live musical numbers\, a photo opportunity and much more. \n“These honorees are the people that continually make our community a great place to live\, work and visit\,” said Lisa White\, Chair of the Uptown Theatre Honors volunteer committee. ”We hope all of the community will show up and show their appreciation for these six honorees and their many contributions to our communities.” \nThe annual Uptown Theatre Honors\, Mount Vernon’s version of the Kennedy Center Honors\, began five years ago through fundraising team the A-Go-Gos. The 8-person fundraising group is responsible for raising $17\,000 for the First Street Community Center Uptown Theatre through the 2013 “Frank Benesh Memorial Uptown Theatre Telethon A-Go-Go!” The group also organized 2014’s “Las Vegas Karaoke Bingo A-Go-Go” and 2015’s “Frank Benesh Memorial Save the Traver Tapes Telethon A-Go-Go!” This year the A-Go-Go volunteer team merged into the CDG volunteer pool\, making the Uptown Theatre Honors a CDG event. \n“We are thrilled to partner with the A-Go-Gos to continue this important Mount Vernon-Lisbon tradition\,” said Joe Jennison\, Director of the CDG. “It seems fitting that an event honoring supporters and participants in local art and culture should be a part of CDG’s mission to enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve.” \nCome join us to celebrate these wonderful people and their contributions to the arts! \nCOST:\nTickets to the event are $20 and include a wine-and-appetizer reception with the honorees beginning at 6:30 p.m.  Reservations for the event are available through an online form.  Attendees will be asked to pay $20 at the door. \nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/uptown-theatre-honors-2019/ LOCATION:The Uptown Theatre\, First Street Community Center\, The Uptown Theatre\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Public Welcome,Uptown Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Uptown-Theatre-Honors-2019.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190824T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190824T213000 DTSTAMP:20191030T160159Z CREATED:20190730T153444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191030T160159Z UID:15136-1566675000-1566682200@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Amy Friedl Stoner - The Music of Fleetwood Mac DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREGo Your Own Way\nThe Music of Fleetwood Mac\nAfter the smashing success of her revue of the music of Carole King\, Amy Friedl Stoner returns to the stage with a new show chronicling the hits and heartbreak of rock superstars Fleetwood Mac. \nFormed in 1967\, Fleetwood Mac grew from humble English beginnings to capture the hearts and attention of fans worldwide. The band has gone on to sell over 100 million albums and chart numerous #1 hits\, culminating in their 1998 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. \nStoner\, joined by Music Director Luke Viertel and band members Brook Hoover\, Tim Crumley\, AJ Plummer\, and Blake Shaw will present a night of the band’s most memorable songs alongside a history of one of the 20th century’s most successful bands. \nPURCHASE TICKETS\nAt the performance or before at Bauman’s in downtown Mount Vernon\, or call 319.895.8060 \n  \n \nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/amy-friedl-stoner-the-music-of-fleetwood-mac/ LOCATION:IA CATEGORIES:Art,Live Music,Uptown Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/The-Music-of-Fleetwood-Mac-e1564500832660.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190804T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190804T180000 DTSTAMP:20191030T160219Z CREATED:20190718T212958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191030T160219Z UID:14975-1564927200-1564941600@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:2 Ukulele Workshops and a Live Concert DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHARELeah Woosley Music has arranged for YouTube sensation and online instructor Tyler Austenfeld to stop in Mount Vernon\, Iowa and teach 2 ukulele workshops.  You can learn more about Tyler at his website: TenThumbsPro. \n\nThe first workshop\, @ 2pm is Beginner- Past the Strum Pattern\, is geared towards beginners\, so if you have a uke and just started playing or have been wanting to learn\, this will be great for you!\nThe second workshop\, @ 3pm is Intermediate Rhythm\, this will be perfect for more advanced beginners/ intermediate players.\nThe FREE concert will follow starting at 5pm and is open to the public.\n\nCost:  Tickets are $20 when paid in advance or $25 at the door.  The ticket price includes both workshops.\n*  For tickets before the event – email leahwoosleymusic@gmail.com \nShowtime:  Stick around after the workshops for a performance at 5:00 pm – Leah will be the opening act\, and then Tyler will take over. This performance event is open and free to the public (however a suggested $5 donation would be greatly appreciated). \nMore information can found about the workshops here. \nThis event will be held in the First Street Community Theater\, Mount Vernon\, Iowa \n\nMore info about each workshop session (written by Tyler)\nTyler Austenfeld\nBeginner Level Work Shop – Past the Strum Pattern\nThis beginner level lesson is designed to help beginners learn how to count music and how it relates to the strum pattern. It starts with half notes\, than quarter notes\, eight notes\, and lastly 16th notes. Each is provided with strum patterns of the down up equivalency. This is dedicated to beginners looking to level up to the pre-intermediate and/or intermediate level. \nWill improve your \n\nAbility to count music\nAbility to strum a ukulele\nAbility to create your own strum pattern\nAbility to analyze a songs strum pattern\n\n​Intermediate Rhythm Past the Strum\nIn this lesson we attempt to explore some of the Ukulele’s more interesting rhythmic aspects. It explores different rhythmic concepts that I have gathered over the years. \nWill improve your \n\nJimi Hendrix Style A Shape Fills\nGeneral Fingerpicking Ideas\nThe 6th interval as a rhythm tool\nDouble stop rhythm\nChord Fragment Rhythm – Riffs for rhythm\n\n\nThis event is brought you you by Leah Woosley Music and the Mount Vernon Area Arts Council \nLeah Woosley\n \nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/2-ukulele-workshops-and-a-live-concert/ LOCATION:The Uptown Theatre\, First Street Community Center\, The Uptown Theatre\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Classes,Live Music,Uptown Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Ten-Thumbs-Workshop.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Leah Woosley Music":MAILTO:leahwoosleymusic@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190719T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190719T220000 DTSTAMP:20190716T205305Z CREATED:20190716T201054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190716T205305Z UID:14893-1563564600-1563573600@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Love and Information - Live Theatre DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREBy: Caryl Churchill \nSomeone sneezes. Someone can’t get a signal. Someone won’t answer the door. Someone put an elephant on the stairs. Someone’s not ready to talk. Someone is her brother’s mother. Someone hates irrational numbers. Someone told the police. Someone got a message from the traffic light. Someone’s never felt like this before. \nIn this fast moving kaleidoscope\, more than a hundred characters try to make sense of what they know. \nCOST: Adults: $15\, Seniors $ 14\, Minors (under 18) $12.\n* Tickets sold online at MVLCT.com or you can purchase at the door. \nRated PG-13 for some language and situations. \n\nThe following video and quote is from the MVLCT Facebook page:\nLove and Information is unlike any show MVLCT has ever produced. Take a peek at the behind the scenes process with director Grant Freeman\, and our amazing cast.  Huge thanks to the uber-talented Oliver Crocker for his work on this preview. \nNOTE: You have to “un-mute” the video to hear the audio.  The control to do this appears in the bottom right part of the screen after you hit PLAY. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/mvlctheatre/videos/588043204936781/ \nCome out & support your favorite local actors!\nCAST LIST:\nGabriel Lessing\nUri Lessing\nGerald Wickham\nGarrett Herring\nLen Struttmann\nTristan Maynard\nJordan Hogan\nJasper Rood\nMary Blacharski\nBettina Brakeman\nLisa Smith\nBraden Rood\nMicaylee Stumbo\nAmy White\nJusteen Schoner \nFor more information check out the MVLCT website \n \nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/love-and-information-live-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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Love-and-Information-Logo-e1563307253643.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mount Vernon Lisbon Community Theatre - MVLCT":MAILTO:mvlcommunitytheatre@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190712T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190712T220000 DTSTAMP:20190712T200612Z CREATED:20190712T132456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190712T200612Z UID:14792-1562940000-1562968800@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Escape Room - The Curse of the Pharaoh DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREThe world is in danger.  Time is running out!\n“The Curse of the Pharaoh” is a 10 minute escape room brought to you by The Fantastic Escape! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nReturn 5 stolen artifacts to their rightful place in the pharaohs tomb to save the world. Your adventure is located in the gym at the The First Street Community Center during Heritage Days.\n\n\nCost:  $10 per person\, up to 8 at a time. Smaller groups are welcome if there is no line. So come early!\nDate/Time:  Friday 2pm – 10pm and Saturday 10am – 10pm \n\nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/the-curse-of-the-pharaoh/ LOCATION:The Gymnasium\, First Street Community Center\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States CATEGORIES:Gymnasium,Public Welcome ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/BW-Escape-Room-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190511T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190511T213000 DTSTAMP:20190502T192550Z CREATED:20190502T191845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190502T192550Z UID:14361-1557603000-1557610200@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Live Music - Silver Wings in Concert DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREAnnouncement!\nWe are coming back to the stage! Our first gig will be May 11th at the First Street Community Center in Mount Vernon. \nWe are Iowa’s Beatles tribute band. We didn’t try to look like the Beatles. We just wanted to sound like them. Our fans say we succeeded! \nTickets are on sale now and going like hot cakes. They are $15 each and you can get them at Bauman & Co on the corner of 1st St. W and 2nd Ave N in Mt. Vernon and ask for Mike Smith or call him at (319) 361-8193. \nFor more info see our Facebook Event. \nBring your own refreshments. The only requirement is that you use the tip-proof cup sold by the Community Center for $5 which is yours to take home and reuse at a later date. \nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/live-music-silver-wings-in-concert/ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Silver-Wings.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190502T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190502T180000 DTSTAMP:20191001T213820Z CREATED:20190502T183913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191001T213820Z UID:14300-1556812800-1556820000@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Mount Vernon Farmer's Market - 2019 Summer Season DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREThursdays 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm on the First Street Community Center front lawn.\nFrom their Facebook page: \nLocated in downtown Mt. Vernon\, our market is a thriving little community of entrepreneurs. All our products are raised\, produced\, or created right here in the surrounding community by the person selling them on the other side of the table. \nYou will find some old friends as well as some new folks at market selling seasonal produce\, plants\, baked goods\, honey\, fresh eggs\, locally raised pork and lamb\, plus a whole slew of other things. \nBeautiful vegetables\, delicious artisan breads\, jams and jellies. We have several different varieties of local\, grass-fed meats as well as farm fresh eggs available. Gluten-free products and tasty treats are here\, along with honey\, shag-bark hickory nuts\, walnuts and dry herbs. Hand-dipped chocolates\, exquisite hats\, scarves and baby items. Handcrafted jewelry is a must-see\, perfect for gifts. Dried beans\, fresh ground cornmeal\, popcorn\, and meat seasoning mixes! \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Mount Vernon Farmers’ Market Managers: Danielle Martin or Laura Strabala at (319) 310-4145 or mtvernonfm@yahoo.com. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nBe sure to stop inside the First Street Community Center to check out all the fantastic shops as well! \nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/mount-vernon-farmers-market-2019-summer-season/ LOCATION:Front Lawn\, First Street Community Center\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States CATEGORIES:Farmers Market,Food,Outdoor Events,Public Welcome ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190613_160506.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190425T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190425T203000 DTSTAMP:20190424T190003Z CREATED:20180522T193015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T190003Z UID:13470-1556217000-1556224200@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Cancelled - Barn Quilt Painting Class DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHARE\n\n\n\n\nPaint a customized 2’ x 2’ barn quilt on exterior grade aluminum.  Select your design from our Catalog. We draw the design and you paint it in any color(s)* that you pick the day of the class using high gloss professional grade sign painters lettering enamel.  No skill required!!!  Anybody can do it.  The sign is lightweight and can be hung inside or outside without any further treatment. \nPRICING AND CLASS SIZE:  Classes are limited to 24 people.  $50per person.  Additional charges for custom lettering or designs.  We provide all the supplies. \nHOW TO SIGN UP:   First come first served!   Classes fill up fast!!  Submit the Registration Form on BARNS & BREWS webpage (www.barnsandbrews.com) with your name\, email address\, date of class you would like to attend\, and your design choice.   You will be notified in 24-48 hours if your spot in the class is confirmed.  If the class is full\, you will be notified via email.  If you do not receive a confirmation email\, feel free to email (info@barnsandbrews.com) or text Deanna (319-560-6789).  You do not have a confirmed spot until you receive a return confirmation email.  We apologize if you cannot get into a class.  We are scheduling as many as we can to fit everyone in. \nHOW TO PAY:  Bring cash or check the day of the class.  We cannot take cards at this time.  Be sure to confirm and pay for any customizations at the beginning of the class. \nWHAT TO BRING:  All you need to bring is your creativity and a beverage of your choice (alcoholic or non).  Be sure to wear painting clothes or smocks. This paint does not wash out! \nDESIGN SELECTION:  The current catalog is located on the BARNS & BREWS Facebook page and on the BARNS & BREWS web page.  On the Facebook page\, it is located on the main feed or in the PHOTOS section under the Album entitled CATALOG.  Each design has a number.  The catalog shows different variations of a single design.  We only need to know the number of the design you like.  We can make the variations the day of the class.   Submit your design choice on the BARNS & BREWS web page using the required Registration Form as soon as possible to reserve your spot.  Colors are selected the day of the class.   We periodically post new designs on our FB page.  These can also be painted in the class even if they aren’t in the catalog yet. \nEach design will have a difficulty designation:\n(E) = Easy          (I) = Intermediate     (D) = Difficult \nIntermediate = Includes curved lines to cut and/or some color-next-to-color freehand painting.\nDifficult = Includes lots of curved lines to cut and/or lots of color-next-to-color freehand painting. \n*COLOR SELECTION: When picking your colors\, keep in mind that due to the drying time of the enamel paint and the process we use to paint the signs\, it is best not to paint color next to color.  Color-next-to-color painting requires a steady hand and freehand painting. The colors may run and bleed into each other. Therefore\, it is best to keep white space between each color.  There are a few designs in our catalog with some color-next-to-color painting which takes a steady hand\, but the majority of them are easy enough for any novice. \nMOUNT VERNON PRIVATE PARTIES:  Private parties located at the Mount Vernon Community Center can be scheduled with a minimum of 12 people.  The parties can be held at the Mount Vernon Community Center for a $45 room rental.  If you want a private party at the Community Center\, you pay the $45. You can bring snacks and drinks (alcoholic or non). If you do not have 12 or do not want to pay the $45 room rental for a private class\, we can open up the class to the public to fill the empty spots up to 24 people and we will pay the $45 Community Center charge. \n“AWAY” PRIVATE PARTIES:  Minimum Class Size.  For private “away” classes\, we have different minimum class sizes depending on how far we have to travel.   Minimum of 14 people.   If we do not have confirmed registrations 1-2 days before the class\, we will have to cancel the class.   We can do a class up to 24 people.   If you think you could get more than 24\, we would be willing to do back-to-back classes in one day.   Location\, Tables and Chairs.   We must have a place big enough for your minimums. We need one six foot table for every 2 people. A class of 24 would require 12 tables.  Class of 14 could require 7 tables. Plus one additional table for our paints and supplies.   We ask that you provide all the tables and chairs.   We bring everything else.   Price. $50 per person plus a surcharge for gas and our extra travel time\,.   $5.00 extra per person for away classes up to 50 miles away with a minimum of 14 people / $10.00 extra per person for classes 51 to 100 miles away with a minimum of 20 people / $15.00 extra per person over 101 miles with a minimum of 24 people.   If you want to keep cost down for the guests\, we have had some hosts pay the extra travel costs themselves. \nCUSTOMIZATIONS:   Some customizations hand painted and/or designed by Hugh can be done with pre-approval.  Minimal customizations such as the addition of a hand painted letter on Designs # 10 or #13 is an additional $10 charge.  Custom designs not included in our catalog can be done if approved by Hugh for an additional $15-$20 as long as they do not have a lot of color-next-to-color painting and can be drawn to work with the BARNS & BREWS process.  Submit any customizations with your design choice when reserving your spot using the Reservation Form on our Classes page.  We will confirm in your return confirmation email whether or not the customizations are approved. \nCONTACT:  If you have questions\, please Contact Us via our BARNS & BREWS Facebook page or webpage   Or text or call Deanna (319) 560-6789. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nBARNS & BREWS team consists of Hugh\, Jean and Deanna.   The creation of BARNS & BREWS is based on the talents of Hugh.  Hugh is a self-employed sign painter and pinstriper. He is incredibly talented and his work is well known.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJean is Hugh’s wife and works as a nurse.   Deanna is a long-time friend and works full-time at a law firm. \nIn 2015\, Deanna and Jean finished a weekly pottery class and just weren’t ready to quit being creative.  We gathered a few friends and started monthly craft nights.  When it was Jean’s turn\, Hugh came up the concept of painting barn quilts.  Hugh paints barn quilts for sale but developed the BARNS & BREWS method so that all of us could paint a beautiful barn quilt. \nOver the summer of 2015\, Hugh\, Jean and Deanna tested the BARNS & BREWS concept with friends and family.   We quickly realized we had something fun and special. \n\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/barn-quilt-painting-class-may-24-2019-04-25/ LOCATION:The Gymnasium\, First Street Community Center\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/facebook_event_1719058054990247.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190412T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190412T193000 DTSTAMP:20191030T160231Z CREATED:20190403T202030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191030T160231Z UID:14113-1555097400-1555097400@firststreetcc.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Suzie-Vinnick.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="LilFest - Nancy Emrich Freeman":MAILTO:info@LilFest.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190406T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190406T130000 DTSTAMP:20190403T193006Z CREATED:20190321T144842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190403T193006Z UID:13992-1554544800-1554555600@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Hop Into Spring - Craft & Vendor Show DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHARE \nThe first ever “Hop into Spring – Craft and Vendor Show” is Saturday\, April 6th from 10am – 1pm inside the Gymnasium at the First Street Community Center. \nOrganized By\nAngie Williams \nFeaturing\n\nKey City Crafts (Angela Brown-Aitchison)\nhttps://www.facebook.com/keycitycrafts/\nCraft business specializing in wood signs and other home decor. Special orders and personalized products available\nTiny d-lites (Susie Clark)\nhttps://www.facebook.com/TinydLites/\nCake pops are great for any occasion and range in color and shape\nB&M Creations (Melinda Ragar)\nhttps://www.facebook.com/bmcreationsiowa/\nCraft business specializing in wood signs and other home decor\nMoms Bombs (Dawn Lammers)\nBath bombs\nKylie Long Designs (Kylie Long)\nCraft business specializing in hair bows\, decorative tumblers\, bath towels\, and sewn goods\nSimply Angie Custom Arrangements & Designs (Shannon Goodloe & Angie Williams)\nCraft business specializing in a variety of home decor items\nScentsy (Denise Schuster)\nwww.deniseschuster.scentsy.us\nColor Street (Jenny Caspers)\nPaparazzi (Kimberly Van Hauen)\nUsborne Books (Karasel Harris)\ndoTerra (Lisa Lewis)\nmy.doterra.com/lisalewis11\nSeneGence (Kristie Jordan)\nhttp://www.senegence.com/liptastik\nDotDot Smile (Jamie Wood)\nDamsel in Defense (Angie Williams)\nmydamselpro.net/angiewilliams\nhttps://www.facebook.com/AngieIndependentDamselPro/\n\nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/hop-into-spring-craft-vendor-show/ LOCATION:The Gymnasium\, First Street Community Center\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States CATEGORIES:Gymnasium,Public Welcome ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/hop-into-spring-header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190405T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190405T193000 DTSTAMP:20190328T203738Z CREATED:20190328T181759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T203738Z UID:14034-1554492600-1554492600@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:LILFEST PRESENTS: The Malvinas - a folk trio with a seriously original sound DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREWith roots all over North America The Malvina’s are a feminine and feminist FOLK trio with a seriously original sound. They are Gina Forsyth\, Lisa Markley\, and Beth Cahill. Each a solo artist\, they play guitar\, mandolin\, fiddle\, banjo. They rock with killer harmonies and a veritable smorgasbord of contemporary and traditional compositions that have you coming back for more. \nAbout their recent album “God Bless the Grass”\nThere is a distinct strength in women’s music and they tap into it brilliantly. Women with wide ranging influences…The Malvinas are serious and playful\, often in the same song…The title cut “God Bless the Grass” was written by the trio’s namesake\, Malvina Reynolds\, in 1964. It is as poignant today as it was then with these lyrics: “God bless the truth that fights toward the sun.”  One of the most fully realized folk albums of the first half of the year.\n– Mark Gallo \n \nTickets\n$5 Student / $20 Gen. Admission / $50 VIP Seating.  Purchase tickets online: https://malvinas.bpt.me or buy tickets at the door. \nQuestions? Nancy at 518-576-9513 or 3bearscottage@gmail.com or check out www.LilFest.org \n \nGeneral Information about the concert\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. \nIndividual Malvinas members will be available for television or phone interviews and other press inquiries in advance of the show by calling or texting Nancy Emrich Freeman at 847-256-0000. Further information is available via the website: www.TheMalvinas.com \nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/lilfest-presents-the-malvinas-a-folk-trio-with-a-seriously-original-sound/ LOCATION:The Uptown Theatre\, First Street Community Center\, The Uptown Theatre\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/The-Malvinas-1024x750.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="LilFest - Nancy Emrich Freeman":MAILTO:info@LilFest.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190223T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190223T220000 DTSTAMP:20190123T192201Z CREATED:20190123T191919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T192201Z UID:13686-1550950200-1550959200@firststreetcc.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Radoslav-at-the-mic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="LilFest - Nancy Emrich Freeman":MAILTO:info@LilFest.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190209T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190209T130000 DTSTAMP:20190108T221617Z CREATED:20180522T193015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T221617Z UID:13468-1549717200-1549717200@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Barn Quilt Painting Class DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHARE\n\n\n\n\nPaint a customized 2’ x 2’ barn quilt on exterior grade aluminum.  Select your design from our Catalog. We draw the design and you paint it in any color(s)* that you pick the day of the class using high gloss professional grade sign painters lettering enamel.  No skill required!!!  Anybody can do it.  The sign is lightweight and can be hung inside or outside without any further treatment. \nPRICING AND CLASS SIZE:  Classes are limited to 24 people.  $50per person.  Additional charges for custom lettering or designs.  We provide all the supplies. \nHOW TO SIGN UP:   First come first served!   Classes fill up fast!!  Submit the Registration Form on BARNS & BREWS webpage (www.barnsandbrews.com) with your name\, email address\, date of class you would like to attend\, and your design choice.   You will be notified in 24-48 hours if your spot in the class is confirmed.  If the class is full\, you will be notified via email.  If you do not receive a confirmation email\, feel free to email (info@barnsandbrews.com) or text Deanna (319-560-6789).  You do not have a confirmed spot until you receive a return confirmation email.  We apologize if you cannot get into a class.  We are scheduling as many as we can to fit everyone in. \nHOW TO PAY:  Bring cash or check the day of the class.  We cannot take cards at this time.  Be sure to confirm and pay for any customizations at the beginning of the class. \nWHAT TO BRING:  All you need to bring is your creativity and a beverage of your choice (alcoholic or non).  Be sure to wear painting clothes or smocks. This paint does not wash out! \nDESIGN SELECTION:  The current catalog is located on the BARNS & BREWS Facebook page and on the BARNS & BREWS web page.  On the Facebook page\, it is located on the main feed or in the PHOTOS section under the Album entitled CATALOG.  Each design has a number.  The catalog shows different variations of a single design.  We only need to know the number of the design you like.  We can make the variations the day of the class.   Submit your design choice on the BARNS & BREWS web page using the required Registration Form as soon as possible to reserve your spot.  Colors are selected the day of the class.   We periodically post new designs on our FB page.  These can also be painted in the class even if they aren’t in the catalog yet. \nEach design will have a difficulty designation:\n(E) = Easy          (I) = Intermediate     (D) = Difficult \nIntermediate = Includes curved lines to cut and/or some color-next-to-color freehand painting.\nDifficult = Includes lots of curved lines to cut and/or lots of color-next-to-color freehand painting. \n*COLOR SELECTION: When picking your colors\, keep in mind that due to the drying time of the enamel paint and the process we use to paint the signs\, it is best not to paint color next to color.  Color-next-to-color painting requires a steady hand and freehand painting. The colors may run and bleed into each other. Therefore\, it is best to keep white space between each color.  There are a few designs in our catalog with some color-next-to-color painting which takes a steady hand\, but the majority of them are easy enough for any novice. \nMOUNT VERNON PRIVATE PARTIES:  Private parties located at the Mount Vernon Community Center can be scheduled with a minimum of 12 people.  The parties can be held at the Mount Vernon Community Center for a $45 room rental.  If you want a private party at the Community Center\, you pay the $45. You can bring snacks and drinks (alcoholic or non). If you do not have 12 or do not want to pay the $45 room rental for a private class\, we can open up the class to the public to fill the empty spots up to 24 people and we will pay the $45 Community Center charge. \n“AWAY” PRIVATE PARTIES:  Minimum Class Size.  For private “away” classes\, we have different minimum class sizes depending on how far we have to travel.   Minimum of 14 people.   If we do not have confirmed registrations 1-2 days before the class\, we will have to cancel the class.   We can do a class up to 24 people.   If you think you could get more than 24\, we would be willing to do back-to-back classes in one day.   Location\, Tables and Chairs.   We must have a place big enough for your minimums. We need one six foot table for every 2 people. A class of 24 would require 12 tables.  Class of 14 could require 7 tables. Plus one additional table for our paints and supplies.   We ask that you provide all the tables and chairs.   We bring everything else.   Price. $50 per person plus a surcharge for gas and our extra travel time\,.   $5.00 extra per person for away classes up to 50 miles away with a minimum of 14 people / $10.00 extra per person for classes 51 to 100 miles away with a minimum of 20 people / $15.00 extra per person over 101 miles with a minimum of 24 people.   If you want to keep cost down for the guests\, we have had some hosts pay the extra travel costs themselves. \nCUSTOMIZATIONS:   Some customizations hand painted and/or designed by Hugh can be done with pre-approval.  Minimal customizations such as the addition of a hand painted letter on Designs # 10 or #13 is an additional $10 charge.  Custom designs not included in our catalog can be done if approved by Hugh for an additional $15-$20 as long as they do not have a lot of color-next-to-color painting and can be drawn to work with the BARNS & BREWS process.  Submit any customizations with your design choice when reserving your spot using the Reservation Form on our Classes page.  We will confirm in your return confirmation email whether or not the customizations are approved. \nCONTACT:  If you have questions\, please Contact Us via our BARNS & BREWS Facebook page or webpage   Or text or call Deanna (319) 560-6789. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nBARNS & BREWS team consists of Hugh\, Jean and Deanna.   The creation of BARNS & BREWS is based on the talents of Hugh.  Hugh is a self-employed sign painter and pinstriper. He is incredibly talented and his work is well known.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJean is Hugh’s wife and works as a nurse.   Deanna is a long-time friend and works full-time at a law firm. \nIn 2015\, Deanna and Jean finished a weekly pottery class and just weren’t ready to quit being creative.  We gathered a few friends and started monthly craft nights.  When it was Jean’s turn\, Hugh came up the concept of painting barn quilts.  Hugh paints barn quilts for sale but developed the BARNS & BREWS method so that all of us could paint a beautiful barn quilt. \nOver the summer of 2015\, Hugh\, Jean and Deanna tested the BARNS & BREWS concept with friends and family.   We quickly realized we had something fun and special. \n\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/barn-quilt-painting-class-may-24-2019-02-16/ LOCATION:The Gymnasium\, First Street Community Center\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/facebook_event_1719058054990247.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190126T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190126T193000 DTSTAMP:20190115T155421Z CREATED:20190115T154941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190115T155421Z UID:13637-1548531000-1548531000@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Emmy Nominated Tim Grimm plays LilFest Jan 26 - You're Invited! DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREWelcome to another year of LilFest Concerts at the Uptown Theatre. Celebrate the opening of the 2019 Season with Tim Grimm on Saturday\, January 26 at 7:30 PM.  Doors open at 7:15 PM. \nTim’s songs are full of the rural rumblings that have shaped his life—rich with descriptive details\, and sung with warmth and intimacy—recognizing the inextinguishable national romance with the idea of the family farm and the vanishing landscape of rural America. He released the album\, Heart Land in 2000\, and on the strength of that recording\, was named 2000’s “Best Discovery in Roots/Americana Music” by The Chicago Sun-Times. His albums Coyotes Dream and Names\, led to his being named “2004 Male Artist of The Year” by the Freeform American Roots DJs. \nHe has released 10 solo albums since 2000 (including the newest- The Turning Point)\, and 2 collaborations- Amber Waves (with Jason Wilber) and Wilderness Plots. \nEmmy-nominated Tim Grimm is a bit of a Renaissance man in the performing arts world. He has for the past 15 years\, blended his love for songwriting\, travel\, rural life\, and the storytelling of acting (theatre\, film and television). His most recent recording- A Stranger in this Time (2017)\, is a collaboration with his wife Jan and sons Connor and Jackson — the “Family Band”. In the fall of 2016 this same group recorded the single – Woody’s Landlord — which was the #1 song on Folk Radio for the year. Tim’s previous recording\, The Turning Point\, produced the #1 song on Folk Radio in 2014: King of the Folksingers. It was a particularly gratifying honor\, given that the song is a tribute to Tim’s friend and musical icon\, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott. Tim’s history with Ramblin’ Jack goes back 30 years– beginning with a bicycle ride that led to The Newport Folk Festival. Tim contributed liner notes to Jack’s Grammy winning album\, The South Coast (1995). Jack recorded Buffalo Skinners with Tim on Tim’s album\, Coyote’s Dream (2003)\, and\, most recently\, King of the Folksingers. \n” The Turning Point is one of this year’s best (cds). Tim Grimm has a taste for melody and keen insight that few of his colleagues can boast. Along with greats like Greg Brown and John Gorka\, Tim Grimm is in my opinion among the best singer-songwriters in the United States.” \n–THE LONG JOURNEY- Roots and Country Music- ITALY \nAfter college (Earlham)\, Grimm pursed an MFA in Theatre at The University of Michigan and from there worked in Regional Theatre\, settling in Chicago. In Chicago\, in addition to his theatre work\, he studied briefly at the Old Town School of Folk Music and began writing songs and performing. He put together a band\, Tim Grimm and The True Hearts and released 2 cds–True Heart\, Kind Mind and Broken Down Palace. At which point\, “Hollywood called”\, and Tim put down his guitar and pen\, and didn’t really pick them up for close to 10 years. \nAfter several years (1990s) working in Los Angeles (where he co-starred for 2 seasons on the NBC drama Reasonable Doubts\, worked on Clear and Present Danger with Harrison Ford\, and appeared in several films and TV projects)\, Tim returned home to Indiana. He grew up in the woods and small town settings of southern Indiana\, son of schoolteachers and grandson of farmers\, and his return home was a conscious choice to live a life of significance rather than one of “success’. He now lives with his wife on 80 acres close to where he grew up. \nIn 2005\, Grimm was asked to compose music and act in a production of The Grapes of Wrath at Indiana Repertory Theatre and Syracuse Stage in New York. His song from the play–The Peoples Highway\, made it onto his next album\, The Back Fields\, which was subsequently named Americana Album of the Year by the Just Plain Folks Music Awards– the world’s largest independent music awards. \nIn 2007\, Grimm put together a concept cd with several of the Midwest’s finest songwriter’s— Krista Detor\, Carrie Newcomer\, Tom Roznowski\, and Michael White. The recording\, Wilderness Plots\, was drawn from the short stories of noted author\, Scott Russell Sanders\, and explored the settling of the American Wilderness in the Ohio River Valley Region between The Revolutionary War and The Civil War. Two PBS programs have explored Wilderness Plots– the first\, a documentary on the story and song\, and the second a full Wilderness Plots- In Concert (2012). Produced by WTIU in Bloomington\, IN\, both productions were nominated for EMMY Awards. Tim continued to write songs based on Sander’s writings and released the album\, Wilderness Songs and Bad Man Ballads in 2011. The original cast of Wilderness Plots will reunite for a select few shows\, and again be filmed by WTIU for PBS. \nTicket Prices\n$5 for students\, General Admission $20\, Sponsor $50.  Tickets can be purchased in person or online at https://timgrimmlilfest.brownpapertickets.com/ \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. \nwww.TimGrimm.com \nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/emmy-nominated-tim-grimm-plays-lilfest-jan-26-youre-invited/ LOCATION:The Uptown Theatre\, First Street Community Center\, The Uptown Theatre\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Tim-Grimm-e1547567042966.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="LilFest - Nancy Emrich Freeman":MAILTO:info@LilFest.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190122T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190122T203000 DTSTAMP:20190116T185937Z CREATED:20190116T185937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T185937Z UID:13659-1548183600-1548189000@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:State of Our City Forum DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREMayor Jamie Hampton and Chris Nosbisch\, City Administrator\, will give an overview of accomplishments during the past year and goals for the future of Mount Vernon at a “State of Our City” forum. \nIn addition to the overview\, departmental leaders Nick Nissen\, Public Works Director; Heather Flynn\, Associate Planner for Planning and Zoning; an Matt Siders\, Parks and Recreation Director will share information in further detail! Discussion and questions welcome. \nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/state-of-our-city-forum/ LOCATION:The Library\, First Street Community Center\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States CATEGORIES:Library,Politics,Public Welcome,Speaker ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Hands-Raised.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181229T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181229T120000 DTSTAMP:20181226T205222Z CREATED:20181108T162154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181226T205222Z UID:13142-1546077600-1546084800@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Farmer's Market is CLOSED Today DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREFarmer’s Market is CLOSED Today\nBring your kids\, your friends\, and a stray neighbor or two! We have a variety of vendors and a plethora of delicious items from which to choose. Stock the cupboards and fill the pantry\, it is time for the Mt. Vernon Winter Farmers Market! \nBeautiful vegetables\, delicious artisan breads\, jams and jellies. We have several different varieties of local\, grass-fed meats as well as farm fresh eggs available. Gluten-free products and tasty treats are here\, along with honey\, shag-bark hickory nuts\, walnuts and dry herbs. \nHand-dipped chocolates\, exquisite hats\, scarves and baby items. Handcrafted jewelry is a must-see\, perfect for gifts. Dried beans\, fresh ground cornmeal\, popcorn\, and meat seasoning mixes! Be sure to stop by and see us! \nEverything at our market is produced and raised here in Iowa\, by the vendor selling directly to you! We are proud to be local! \nIf you have any questions\, please Call (319) 560-1391 or Email mtvernonfm@yahoo.com. \n\nBe sure to stop inside the First Street Community Center to check out all the fantastic shops as well! \nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/mount-vernon-farmers-market-2018-2019-winter-season-2018-12-29/ LOCATION:The Gymnasium\, First Street Community Center\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States CATEGORIES:Farmers Market,Food,Public Welcome ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Fall-Farmers-market-display.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181212T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181212T133000 DTSTAMP:20181210T232328Z CREATED:20181210T232328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181210T232328Z UID:13459-1544621400-1544621400@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Santa’s Workshop - Early Out Holiday Make and Take DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREWe’ve turned the studio into Santa’s Workshop! \nJoin us on Wednesday for $15 holiday make and take projects. Stop in anytime between 1:30 and 4:00. \nMini canvas holiday paintings\, salt dough snowmen\, pine-cone gnomes and Christmas trees\, and lots of other holiday ornament projects! \nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/santas-workshop-early-out-holiday-make-and-take/ LOCATION:The Uptown Theatre\, First Street Community Center\, The Uptown Theatre\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Santa-workshop-My-Studio.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181209T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181209T150000 DTSTAMP:20181108T144757Z CREATED:20181108T144757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181108T144757Z UID:13130-1544360400-1544367600@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Blooming Acres - Fresh Evergreen Wreath Workshop DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHARECreate your own fresh evergreen wreath. Fresh greens\, frame\, wire\, and ribbon provided. Extra decor available for purchase. Please bring gloves and pruners. \nClass is Dec. 9th 1:00-3:00pm \nClass and material fee is $45. Advance registration and payment is required. \nCall the shop or go to www.bloomingacresmv.com to register. \nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/blooming-acres-fresh-evergreen-wreath-workshop/ LOCATION:Blooming Acres Florist and Gifts\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Classes,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Fresh-Evergreen-Wreath-Workshop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181129T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181129T200000 DTSTAMP:20181128T174114Z CREATED:20181128T174050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181128T174114Z UID:13423-1543510800-1543521600@firststreetcc.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/5272441020_1ab35d4990_b_nutcracker.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181124T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181124T160000 DTSTAMP:20181113T161114Z CREATED:20181113T155900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181113T161114Z UID:13329-1543050000-1543075200@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Crafters Market & Home Business Expo DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHARENew this year\, we are proud to be hosting The Crafters Market together with the Annual Home Business Expo on Small Business Saturday\, November 24th\, from 9am – 4pm inside the First Street Community Center’s Gymnasium. \nThe Crafters Market specializes in well created\, handmade items for the discerning customer. \nThe Annual Home Business Expo will feature numerous home based businesses in the local area including: \n\nMettes Doll Fashions\nBecky Danielson\nGrannie’s Ruffles\nAmy Bishop Fine Art\nDog Bandanas Creations\nKelli Wolfe Quilting\nLindenbolt Serigraphy\nMary Beth’s Articulture\nThe Crafty Needle\nStine Designs\nPoets Garden\nLisa Kenyon\nRodan+Fields\nLuLaRoe\nScentsy\nItWorks\ndoTERRA Essential Oils\n\nDisplays from other local shops may also be on hand\, including: Fairy Under a Full Moon and Twig Creations by Ruth. \nThere is FREE ADMISSION and as always the First Street Community Center has FREE Parking. \n* Don’t forget while you are here to check on the other wonderful shops that call this building home throughout the year! \nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/crafters-market-home-business-expo/ LOCATION:The Gymnasium\, First Street Community Center\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States CATEGORIES:Business,First Street Community Center,Gymnasium,Public Welcome ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/SBS-2018-flat.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181119T113000 DTSTAMP:20181108T145017Z CREATED:20181108T143928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181108T145017Z UID:13124-1542621600-1542627000@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Blooming Acres - Thanksgiving Fresh Arrangement Workshop DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHARESpend the morning sipping coffee and designing a beautiful fresh Thanksgiving centerpiece for your table or to take to your hostess on Thanksgiving day. \nEverything will be provided for you for $45.00. (The flowers and container may vary from the picture) \nGo to www.bloomingacresmv.com to register. \nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/blooming-acres-thanksgiving-fresh-arrangement-workshop/ LOCATION:Blooming Acres Florist and Gifts\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Classes,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Thanksgiving-Fresh-Arrangement-Workshop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181117T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181117T220000 DTSTAMP:20181106T221032Z CREATED:20181106T215912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181106T221032Z UID:13065-1542483000-1542492000@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Live Music - Dave Moore and Phil Heywood DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHARELILFEST PRESENTS\nAn intimate concert in a relaxed setting on Saturday\, November 17th at 7:30 pm (doors open at 7:15 pm) in the Uptown Theatre. \nSongwriter and instrumentalist Dave Moore (guitar\, accordion\, harmonica) and finger-style guitarist extraordinaire Phil Heywood.  Recently Dave Moore and Phil Heywood have been sharing stages\, trading songs and embroidering rich instrumental accompaniment on each other’s songs and melodies. \n\n \nEastern Iowa’s Dave Moore writes and plays guitar\, button accordion and harmonica in a country blues/folk and conjunto style. He is a veteran of A Prairie Home Companion\, winner of Iowa Arts Council grants and recipient of the 2017 Folk Tradition Midwest Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the Folk Alliance Region Midwest (FARM). \nOne of the finest songwriters to come out of Iowa\, Moore has recorded three albums with Red House Records and has written songs recorded by Lowen & Navarro\, Greg Brown and Larry Penn. His instrumental prowess on harmonica and accordion makes him an in-demand session player as well; he has appeared on recordings with Greg Brown\, Garrison Keillor\, David Zollo\, Brother Trucker and many more. Moore has opened for such greats as Townes Van Zandt\, John Hammond Jr. and Los Lobos\, and shared the stage with Chet Atkins\, Nick Lowe and Beausoleil\, among others. \n \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. The internationally renowned Kottke once handpicked Mr. Heywood to tour and perform duets with him. A soul-satisfying instrumentalist\, Heywood draws listeners in with his voice as well\, singing in a warm\, plainspoken baritone that blends smoothly with his rock-solid guitar work. \nWhile born and bred in Mount Vernon\, Iowa\, Heywood has been based in Minneapolis-St. Paul since the mid-1980s\, performing locally and regionally while also establishing himself in the greater guitar and acoustic music world. In 1986 he won the National Fingerpicking Championship\, and followed up a year later by winning the American Fingerstyle Guitar Festival Competition. He has played on NPR’s A Prairie Home Companion with guitar legend Chet Atkins\, performed with fellow acoustic guitar luminaries Tim Sparks\, Pat Donohue and Peter Lang\, and opened shows for such artists as Norman Blake\, Greg Brown\, John Renbourn\, Chris Smither\, and John Hammond. \nPhil Heywood has recorded six solo CDs\, some of which will be available at the concert. \nHeywood and Moore 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. \nNOTE:  If you reserve an early dinner before the concert at the Palisades Café\, mention LilFest\, and receive the evening’s LilFest special. \n\nTickets\nAdvance concert tickets may be purchased at: \nBauman’s of Mount Vernon\nHelios Stitches’ n Stuff \nor online via Brown Paper Tickets \nor you can by tickets at the door. \nCost\n$5 Student / $20 Gen. Admission / $50 VIP Seating \nQuestions?  Call:  847-256-0000  or Email:  3bearscottage@gmail.com  \nwww.LilFest.org\nwww.PhilHeywood.com \nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/live-music-dave-moore-and-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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Dave-Moore-and-Phil-Heywood.png ORGANIZER;CN="LilFest - Nancy Emrich Freeman":MAILTO:info@LilFest.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181114T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181114T153000 DTSTAMP:20181108T145001Z CREATED:20181108T143259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181108T145001Z UID:13119-1542202200-1542209400@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Blooming Acres - Kids Early Out Make and Take DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREKids will create a custom yarn wall hanging. All materials are provided. Please let us know at least one color your child would like. \nClass is November 14th 1:30 – 3:30pm. \nClass Fee is $20. \nGo to www.bloomingacresmv.com under the SHOP section to register. \nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/blooming-acres-kids-early-out-make-and-take/ LOCATION:Blooming Acres Florist and Gifts\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Classes,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Blooming-Acres-Kids-Make-and-Take.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181110T210000 DTSTAMP:20191030T160242Z CREATED:20180927T165142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191030T160242Z UID:12840-1541876400-1541883600@firststreetcc.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/concert-poster.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR