BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//First Street Community Center - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200415T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200415T150000 DTSTAMP:20260604T152149 CREATED:20200311T172901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200320T202538Z UID:18255-1586957400-1586962800@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Canceled - Class - April 15th Early Out Make and Take -Scrunchies - Blooming Acres DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREDue to the health concerns regarding public gatherings this particular class session has been canceled.  At this time we are still planning on holding our other sessions. \nBe sure to check out Blooming Acres Facebook page for more info\, they are having fun with videos! \nFor example\, see the video from 03/20/20 below (don’t worry they rotate the camera). \nOn their page and in the video they share info about how to make flower orders for delivery or pickup\, some creative ideas for crafts and thoughts for staying cheerful during this stressful time! \nBe safe\, be well\, we look forward to seeing you after this passes. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/103236617882/videos/3717406498330894/ \nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/class-april-15th-early-out-make-and-take-scrunchies-blooming-acres/ LOCATION:Blooming Acres Florist and Gifts\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Scrunchies-Blooming-Acres.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200413T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200413T180000 DTSTAMP:20260604T152149 CREATED:20191222T214839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200324T161050Z UID:17403-1586800800-1586800800@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Canceled - IDEA - Intelligent Discussion and Expression Association DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREDue to the health concerns regarding public gatherings this particular class session has been canceled.  At this time we are still planning on holding our other sessions. \n\nIntelligent Discussion and Expression Association (IDEA)\nI moved to Mount Vernon from Hawaii and am enjoying living in such close-knit community. I want to be involved and engage other community members toward a common understanding in these contentious times. \nWe all have lots of pent-up thoughts going nowhere and wasted. I have started a discussion forum\, Intelligent Discussion and Expression Association (IDEA)\, for open dialogue on broad subjects — such as\, “why we do things the way we do without a second thought?” — where people are free to express their innermost thoughts in a friendly surrounding and get response. \nWe meet on 2nd Mondays of each month at 6PM\, in the Focus Room. \nPlease address any questions to jpattur@gmail.com \nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/idea-intelligent-discussion-and-expression-association-2020-04-13/ LOCATION:The Focus Room\, First Street Community Center\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States CATEGORIES:Focus Room,Public Welcome ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/people-issues-tiles.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200407T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200407T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T152149 CREATED:20200311T172552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200320T202453Z UID:18252-1586264400-1586275200@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Canceled - Class - Sustainable Sewing- UnPaper Towels and Reusable Facial Rounds - Blooming Acres DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREDue to the health concerns regarding public gatherings this particular class session has been canceled.  At this time we are still planning on holding our other sessions. \nBe sure to check out Blooming Acres Facebook page for more info\, they are having fun with videos! \nFor example\, see the video from 03/20/20 below (don’t worry they rotate the camera). \nOn their page and in the video they share info about how to make flower orders for delivery or pickup\, some creative ideas for crafts and thoughts for staying cheerful during this stressful time! \nBe safe\, be well\, we look forward to seeing you after this passes. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/103236617882/videos/3717406498330894/ \nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/class-sustainable-sewing-unpaper-towels-and-reusable-facial-rounds-blooming-acres/ LOCATION:Blooming Acres Florist and Gifts\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Sustainable-Sewing-UnPaper-Towels-and-Reusable-Facial-Rounds.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200405T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200405T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T152149 CREATED:20191222T215442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200319T222906Z UID:17456-1586091600-1586091600@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Canceled - Other Sessions Remain Scheduled - IDEA Sangha DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREDue to the health concerns regarding public gatherings this particular IDEA Sangha session has been canceled.  At this time we are still planning on holding our other sessions.  Be safe\, be well\, we look forward to seeing you after this passes. \n\nInner Dimensional Engineering Agreement Sangha (IDEA Sangha)\nWe are a product of Evolution\, a very slow process. Once evolved as Humans we progressed very rapidly through inventions which gave us a succession of ever improved tools for easier and yet easier living. All these inventions dealt with things around us. However\, the evolutionary process being very\, very slow our physiology and psychology have not kept up to deal with the consequences of what we have created. For example\, various chemicals while most of them made our life easier also prove to be dangerous to health and environment. This has a compounding effect into the future affecting us and our children and so on. \nThis situation calls for our turning inwards to change our attitude to do what need to be done in directing Human evolution from now on for our survival. This is being Mindful. \nTherefore\, I have created a forum\, Inner Dimensional Engineering Agreement Sangha (IDEA Sangha) for like minded people to discuss what attitudinal changes we are to adopt. \nWe will meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 1PM\, in the Library. \nAll are welcome. \nPlease address any questions to jpattur@gmail.com \nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/idea-sangha-2020-04-05/ LOCATION:The Library\, First Street Community Center\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States CATEGORIES:Library,Public Welcome ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Change-neon-sign-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200328T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200328T103000 DTSTAMP:20260604T152149 CREATED:20200107T200518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T195518Z UID:17690-1585386000-1585391400@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Canceled - Other Sessions Still Open - Qoya LAST Saturday Series DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREDue to the health concerns regarding public gatherings this particular in-person Qoya session has been canceled.  At this time we are still planning on holding our other in-person sessions.\nBut wait\, there’s more!\nI have moved my Qoya dance classes online and for a couple of weeks I’m offering them entirely free. \nI have information on the website here: https://studiosadie.world/qoya-during-covid \n– Sarah Sadie \nBe safe\, be well\, we look forward to seeing you after this passes. \n\nThrough movement\, we remember. We remember our essence as Wise\, Wild and Free. \nQoya invites women of all ages\, backgrounds and experience levels to come and move. We focus on how it feels\, not how it looks.  There is no expectation and no worry about not knowing how to do something. \nCome take the opportunity to nurture and nourish yourself through movement\, sharing\, and laughter.   If you can breathe\, you can dance Qoya. Dance with us! \nThis new Qoya series is happening in Mount Vernon on the last Saturday of the month\, January-May. We’ll dance from 9 am – 10:30 am. \nCome for one session\, or all of them. Come whenever it fits your schedule. \nCo-hosted by Dance Arts Iowa and Studio Sadie\, and led by Mount Vernon native Sarah Sadie (formerly Martin). \nCost:  Only $20 per class\, can be paid upon arrival. \nQuestions: Contact Dance Arts Iowa at (319) 558-9202 or Sarah at sarahsadie@atodonata.com \n\nClick the picture below for more info: \n \nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/qoya-last-saturday-series-2020-03-28/ LOCATION:Dance Arts Iowa\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Qoya-Movement-LAST-Saturday-series.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200321T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200321T140000 DTSTAMP:20260604T152149 CREATED:20200311T172036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200320T202433Z UID:18248-1584784800-1584799200@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Canceled - Class - Embroidery Embellishments with Cate - Blooming Acres DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREDue to the health concerns regarding public gatherings this particular class session has been canceled.  At this time we are still planning on holding our other sessions. \nBe sure to check out Blooming Acres Facebook page for more info\, they are having fun with videos! \nFor example\, see the video from 03/20/20 below (don’t worry they rotate the camera). \nOn their page and in the video they share info about how to make flower orders for delivery or pickup\, some creative ideas for crafts and thoughts for staying cheerful during this stressful time! \nBe safe\, be well\, we look forward to seeing you after this passes. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/103236617882/videos/3717406498330894/ \n  \n  \nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/class-embroidery-embellishments-with-cate-blooming-acres/ LOCATION:Blooming Acres Florist and Gifts\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Embroidery-Embellishments-with-Cate.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200318T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200318T123000 DTSTAMP:20260604T152149 CREATED:20200304T181736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200304T181828Z UID:18186-1584523800-1584534600@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Class - Sew Your Own Tote Bag - Blooming Acres DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREKids will sew their own tote bag from start to finish. \nMust have taken Intro to Sewing or be familiar with a sewing machine. \nAges 8-14. Six spots available. \nClick here for more info. \nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/class-sew-your-own-tote-bag-blooming-acres/ LOCATION:Blooming Acres Florist and Gifts\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/BA-Sew-Your-Own-Tote-Bag.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200317T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200317T123000 DTSTAMP:20260604T152149 CREATED:20200304T181450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200304T181450Z UID:18183-1584437400-1584448200@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Class - Sew Your Own Pillowcase - Blooming Acres DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREKids will get to sew a pillowcase of their own from start to finish. \nMust have taken Intro to Sewing or be familiar with a sewing machine. \nAges 8-14. Six spots available \nFor more info \nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/class-sew-your-own-pillowcase-blooming-acres/ LOCATION:Blooming Acres Florist and Gifts\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/BA-Sew-Your-Own-Pillowcase-e1583346806379.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200316T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200316T120000 DTSTAMP:20260604T152149 CREATED:20200304T181026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200304T181940Z UID:18180-1584352800-1584360000@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Class - Intro to Sewing - Blooming Acres DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREThis class is for kids 8 to 14 to learn the basics of using a sewing machine. \nClick here for more info. \nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/class-intro-to-sewing-blooming-acres/ LOCATION:Blooming Acres Florist and Gifts\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/BA-Intro-to-Sewing-e1583346748870.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200311T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200311T153000 DTSTAMP:20260604T152149 CREATED:20200304T180516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200304T182036Z UID:18177-1583933400-1583940600@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Class - March Early Out Make and Take - Blooming Acres DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREJoin Blooming Acres for their March “Early Out -Make and Take” class. \nThey will be making Unicorn Pots to be planted with fun succulents! \nThis adorable Unicorn will be accented with felt flowers and a glittery horn. \nCost of this class is $20 and includes both materials and your succulent plants. \nClick here for more info. \nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/class-march-early-out-make-and-take-blooming-acres/ LOCATION:Blooming Acres Florist and Gifts\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/BA-March-Make-and-Take.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200201T180000 DTSTAMP:20260604T152149 CREATED:20200128T184731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200128T185414Z UID:17842-1580580000-1580580000@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Live Music - Gabe and Richard Baillargeon DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHARESaturday\, February 1st @ 6pm\, the First Street Community Center’s Uptown Theatre will be hosting Gabe and Richard Baillargeon in a rare father and son duo performance with many special guest performers.  Be a part of the audience for this landmark\, informal\, recorded concert! \nIowa-based Richard Baillargeon has entertained Iowa since the earliest days of the Waubeek Trackers Band. That would be 1979. The Waubeek Trackers opened for acts including Leon Redbone\, Joan Armitrading\, Bob Gibson\, Jim Post and were underwritten for concerts around Iowa by the Iowa Arts Council Performing Artists grants for two years. \nRichard’s son Gabe Baillargeon has played since childhood where family music was a daily habit. His talent was delivered directly through the gene pool\, enhanced by his natural enthusiasm and warm humor. Gabe was a fixture at the Stone City General Store Sundays before he moved. Gabe now lives in Boulder\, CO. \nBoth Richard and Gabe Baillargeon have been bringing Eastern Iowa the music of many others as “soundmen” on the circuit in the Midwest. Another talent they share! \nThe father/son duo will share the stage with a wide variety of their musician friends\, starting with Waubeek Trackers members and including other talented friends. \nWHEN:  Saturday\, February 1st @6pm\, doors open at 5:15pm \nCOST:  Free will offering \nWEBSITE:  Gabe Baillargeon’s Facebook page \nQUESTIONS:  Contact Gabe Baillargeon\, kyotemoonaudio@gmail.com\, or call 763-339-2776. \n\nThe LilFest Series brings world quality performances to intimate concert settings\, which are best for both the audience and the performer. The Baillargeons follow in the footsteps of performers like Freebo\, Ellis Paul\, Tim Grimm\, Phil Heywood\, Radoslav Lorković\, Claudia Nygaard\, Chad Elliott\, Chuck Mitchell\, Dave Moore\, and Suzie Vinnick. \nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/live-music-gabe-and-richard-baillargeon/ 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/2020/01/Gabe-and-Richard-Baillargeon.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="LilFest - Nancy Emrich Freeman":MAILTO:info@LilFest.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200119T190000 DTSTAMP:20260604T152149 CREATED:20200102T144729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200102T150642Z UID:17615-1579460400-1579460400@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:MVLCT - Auditions for These Shining Lives DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREAuditions for Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Theatre’s spring production of These Shining Lives by Melanie Marnich will be held on Sunday\, January 19 and Monday\, January 20 at 7 PM in the Uptown Theatre. \nRoles are available for a range of ages but actors need to be at least 18 years old. There are main roles for four women and two men; smaller roles may be filled by three women and two men. No preparation is necessary. Kami Zbanek Hill is directing. \nQuestions may be addressed to mvlcommunitytheatre@gmail.com. \nThese Shining Lives is a fictionalized account of the real life “Radium Girls” of the 1920s and ‘30s who painted watch faces with radioactive paint that glowed in the dark. The play centers around four women who work in the Radium Dial Company factory in Illinois and are exposed to toxic and deadly levels of radiation. Their story of bravery and determination to create better workplace conditions and safety regulations is an important but not widely known chapter in the social history of our country. \nAmerican playwright and television writer Melanie Marnich is best known for her work on HBO’s drama Big Love and the Showtime series The Big C. \nCharacters\n\nCatherine Donohue (F) a worker at the factory\nCharlotte (F) a worker at the factory\nFRANCES (F) – a worker at the factory\nPEARL (F) – a worker at the factory\nTom Donohue (M) — Catherine’s husband\nMR. REED (M) – The overseer of the factory\n\nEnsemble Roles\n\nDR. ROWNTREE – He extols the benefits of radium to cure common illnesses\nLEONARD GROSSMAN (M) – A brash lawyer\nCOMPANY DOCTOR – a pawn of the Radium Dial Company\nRADIO ANNOUNCER –makes a performance out of selling radium to the public\nDAUGHTER – Catherine’s daughter\nSON – Catherine’s son\nDR. DALITSCH – An incredibly honest doctor\nJUDGE – Appears in the courtroom scene of Catherine’s trial versus the radium dial company\nREPORTERS 1 & 2 – Speaks outside of the courthouse during Catherine’s lawsuit. They provide the opinion of the public\n\nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/mvlct-auditions-for-these-shining-lives/ LOCATION:The Uptown Theatre\, First Street Community Center\, The Uptown Theatre\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States CATEGORIES:Auditions,Live Theater,Uptown Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Shining-Lives-Auditions-e1577976275178.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mount Vernon Lisbon Community Theatre - MVLCT":MAILTO:mvlcommunitytheatre@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200119T190000 DTSTAMP:20260604T152149 CREATED:20200102T144729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200102T150642Z UID:17615-1579460400-1579460400@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:MVLCT - Auditions for These Shining Lives DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREAuditions for Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Theatre’s spring production of These Shining Lives by Melanie Marnich will be held on Sunday\, January 19 and Monday\, January 20 at 7 PM in the Uptown Theatre. \nRoles are available for a range of ages but actors need to be at least 18 years old. There are main roles for four women and two men; smaller roles may be filled by three women and two men. No preparation is necessary. Kami Zbanek Hill is directing. \nQuestions may be addressed to mvlcommunitytheatre@gmail.com. \nThese Shining Lives is a fictionalized account of the real life “Radium Girls” of the 1920s and ‘30s who painted watch faces with radioactive paint that glowed in the dark. The play centers around four women who work in the Radium Dial Company factory in Illinois and are exposed to toxic and deadly levels of radiation. Their story of bravery and determination to create better workplace conditions and safety regulations is an important but not widely known chapter in the social history of our country. \nAmerican playwright and television writer Melanie Marnich is best known for her work on HBO’s drama Big Love and the Showtime series The Big C. \nCharacters\n\nCatherine Donohue (F) a worker at the factory\nCharlotte (F) a worker at the factory\nFRANCES (F) – a worker at the factory\nPEARL (F) – a worker at the factory\nTom Donohue (M) — Catherine’s husband\nMR. REED (M) – The overseer of the factory\n\nEnsemble Roles\n\nDR. ROWNTREE – He extols the benefits of radium to cure common illnesses\nLEONARD GROSSMAN (M) – A brash lawyer\nCOMPANY DOCTOR – a pawn of the Radium Dial Company\nRADIO ANNOUNCER –makes a performance out of selling radium to the public\nDAUGHTER – Catherine’s daughter\nSON – Catherine’s son\nDR. DALITSCH – An incredibly honest doctor\nJUDGE – Appears in the courtroom scene of Catherine’s trial versus the radium dial company\nREPORTERS 1 & 2 – Speaks outside of the courthouse during Catherine’s lawsuit. They provide the opinion of the public\n\nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/mvlct-auditions-for-these-shining-lives/ LOCATION:The Uptown Theatre\, First Street Community Center\, The Uptown Theatre\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States CATEGORIES:Auditions,Live Theater,Uptown Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Shining-Lives-Auditions-e1577976275178.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mount Vernon Lisbon Community Theatre - MVLCT":MAILTO:mvlcommunitytheatre@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200109T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200109T163000 DTSTAMP:20260604T152149 CREATED:20200107T192343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200107T192817Z UID:17673-1578580200-1578587400@firststreetcc.com SUMMARY:Cory Booker for President - Meet and Greet with Cory DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREWe are pleased to announce that this Thursday\, January 9th at 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM U.S. Senator and Democratic candidate for president Cory Booker will be available to discuss his vision for Iowa and the rest of the country as he campaigns for the 2020 Democratic nomination. \nThe meet and greet will be held in the Library at the First Street Community Center. \nFrom the Cory for Iowa Facebook page: \nIn America\, our spirit is being tested by those who want to tear us apart. We have a choice to make: break into factions or rise in common purpose.  Join our campaign\, and we will rise together:  corybooker.com/join. \nJoin Cory Booker in Mount Vernon where he’ll share his vision to empower Iowa by expanding opportunity and justice in every community. Doors open at 2:00. \nFollow Cory as he travels from river to river reminding Iowans that together\, we will rise.  #IowaRise \n  \nPLEASE SHARE URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/cory-booker-for-president-meet-and-greet-with-cory/ 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/2020/01/Cory-Booker-campaign-photo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191206T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191206T183000 DTSTAMP:20260604T152149 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:20260604T152149 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:20260604T152149 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:20260604T152149 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:20260604T152149 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:20260604T152149 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:20190502T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190502T180000 DTSTAMP:20260604T152149 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:20190502T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190502T180000 DTSTAMP:20260604T152149 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:20190502T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190502T180000 DTSTAMP:20260604T152149 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:20190907T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190907T183000 DTSTAMP:20260604T152149 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:20190502T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190502T180000 DTSTAMP:20260604T152149 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:20190502T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190502T180000 DTSTAMP:20260604T152149 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:20190824T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190824T213000 DTSTAMP:20260604T152149 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:20190502T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190502T180000 DTSTAMP:20260604T152149 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:20190502T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190502T180000 DTSTAMP:20260604T152149 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:20190502T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190502T180000 DTSTAMP:20260604T152149 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 END:VCALENDAR