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SUMMARY:Magical Night 2018
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHARE  \nThe 28th annual Magical Night event will take place Thursday\, Nov. 29\, from 5 to 8 p.m. at several locations throughout Uptown Mount Vernon\, Iowa. \nMagical Night in Mount Vernon\, Iowa is a celebration of holiday magic that begins on the lawn of the First Street Community Center\, at 5 pm\, Santa himself will be throwing the switch unveiling Mount Vernon’s holiday lights on the Fist Street Community Center’s historic one-of-a-kind building. \nFor the first time in the history of Magical Night\, volunteers and City representatives have decided to close 1st Street to traffic to create a Holiday-inspired Ped Mall for the entire festival from 5 to 8 p.m \n– From VisitMVL.com \nThere are dozens of special events throughout the area during this evening\, you can check out the full list of activities here. \nActivities We Are Hosting\n@ 5pm – Help Santa light up the First Street Community Center \n@ 6:30 & 7:15 pm at the First Street Community Center (221 1st St. NE): “Holiday Tidings” from Dance Arts Iowa @ Uptown Theatre \nFrom 5pm – 8pm\n \n\nBusiness Open House\, visit local businesses\, enjoy live music\, snacks and begin your holiday shopping.\nGet your magic reindeer food and visit with live reindeer on the lawn of the First Street Community Center sponsored by Hills Bank.\nCookie Decorating\, sponsored by Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation\, inside the Library at the First Street Community Center.\nArts Fest\, “Dance on a Starry Night” presented by Mount Vernon elementary and high school art students inside the First Street Community Center gym.\nJackee Austerman Photography – Stop over for some fun Christmas photos!  Images are free and will be available on their Facebook page after the event!  She is also offering $5 light-up necklaces for you to wear as you stroll through town on Magical Night! You are sure to be feeling FESTIVE!! 🙂\n\nClick on Jackee Austerman’s cool video short below:  (shared with Jackee’s permission) \nhttps://firststreetcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Magical_Night_2018_265957214_720x720_F30.mp4\nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/magical-night-2018/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:First Street Community Center,Gymnasium,Library,Outdoor Events,Public Welcome,Uptown Theatre
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SUMMARY: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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181119T113000
DTSTAMP:20181108T145017Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181117T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181117T220000
DTSTAMP:20181106T221032Z
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181110T210000
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SUMMARY:Meet Me Where They Play the Blues - Eddie Piccard Jazz and The Busch Brothers
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHARE“Meet Me Where They Play the Blues!” That is the invitation from jazz musician Eddie Piccard. \nThe Eddie Piccard Quartet and the Busch Brothers will once again join forces at the First Street Community Center in Mount Vernon on Saturday\, November 10\, at 7:30 pm. \nThe program will likely include “Pete Kelly’s Blues\,” “The St. Louis Blues\,” “The Salt Lake City Blues\,” and many other blues songs and traditional jazz numbers. \n“The blues is quintessentially American\,” Eddie says. “The music grew out of the songs of Afro-American slaves and field hands in the South. The blues contains so many emotions\, including joy\, sorrow\, and determination. The words may at first sound down\, but the music always brings you up. \nWe love playing for the audience that comes to the Mount Vernon events\, and we know people will love hearing this music. It’s classic.” \n\nEddie Piccard Jazz plays hot traditional favorites and cool Shearing melodies\, as well as warm Latin tunes.  Eddie will be on piano and vocals\, Craig Dove on bass\, Jon Wilson on drums\, Rich Martin on vibes\, and Dave Richter on guitar. \nFor this show they will be joined by the Busch Boys–Marty on trombone\, Larry on trumpet\, and Luke on clarinet. \nThe “Busch Boys”  are very happy to join the Eddie Piccard Quintet for this evening of music.  Larry Busch is a veteran of the Guy Lombardo\, Wayne King\, and the Al Pierson Orchestras.  He has been leading his own big band for many years and is currently the leader of the Dixieland Allstars.  Trombonist Marty has toured with Al Cobine\, Johnny Mathis\, Dick Jurgens\, The American Vintage Orchestra\, and the Larry Busch Big Band. Luke  has played with the Dixieland Allstars\, the Mad City Funk\, and his own SKA band. \nEddie Piccard Jazz and the Busch Brothers\nTICKETS\nTickets for the performance are $15 and can be purchased at Bauman’s Clothing Store in Mount Vernon (319) 895-8692. They can also be bought at the performance.  Patrons are welcome to bring a favorite beverage and purchase a Community Center cup or bring a clean Community Center cup from home to use in the Theatre space. \n\n \nEddie Piccard grew up in eastern Iowa\, and began playing music on his grandmother’s piano. He left for larger venues in Chicago\, Florida and on the west coast. But he came back to Iowa in the 1980s and has become a jazz icon in eastern Iowa since returning to his home state. Iowans remember fondly the jazz club Eddie and his wife Dallis opened on Mount Vernon Road in the 1990s. But Iowans weren’t the only ones to frequent Eddie’s place. Travelers from other states came to this club for the chic décor and the unforgettable nights of music. Jazz musicians stopped by\, too\, after finishing up a gig in the area. The club was forced to close because of road widening. Eddie now plays regularly all over eastern Iowa\, as well as in the Chicago area and the Twin Cities. \nRich Martin’s career began in college where he was a drummer and a vibist. He took an extended break from performing to teach at Cornell College. But the music called him back and he began sitting in with Eddie’s trio fifteen years ago\, while still teaching. He is now a full-time member of the group. \nDave Richter comes from Dubuque to perform in Meet Me in New Orleans. He is well-known in northeast Iowa as an accomplished guitarist\, bassist\, and banjo player. He performs in Iowa\, Wisconsin\, and the Chicago area. \nTim Crumley performs frequently with the Eddie Piccard Jazz Quartet\, as well as a number of regional ensembles\, including Ashanti\, The Rusty Johnson Group\, and the John Shultz Trio. Tim is a lyrical and sensitive drummer who is always engaged and engaging. \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/eddie-piccard-jazz-and-the-busch-brothers/
LOCATION:The Uptown Theatre\, First Street Community Center\, The Uptown Theatre\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Uptown Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181110T140000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Jingle & Mingle Shopping Event
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHARE\n\nCome Join us for a holiday shopping event!  All vendors and crafters are together under one big roof – inside the First Street’s Gymnasium. \nFree Admission! \nNOTE:  Please bring a non-perishable food donation for the Linn County VA Food Pantry. \nVendors and Crafters\nPerfectly Posh\nUsborne Books\nDamsel in Defense\nColor Street\nPure Romance\nScentsy\nR & K Crafts and Printing\nNew Door Designs\nJoyful Essentials Jewelry with Young Living\nTK Kreations\nThe Craft Table\nThirty-One\nTastefully Simple\nCrafts by Lisa \n\nR & K Crafts and Printing\nhttps://www.facebook.com/R-K-Crafts-and-Printing-1842611049382216/ \nNew Door Designs\nhttps://www.facebook.com/NewDoorDesigns/ \nThe Craft Table\nhttps://www.facebook.com/The-Craft-Table-209970973120010/ \n\n\nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/holiday-jingle-mingle-shopping-event/
LOCATION:The Gymnasium\, First Street Community Center\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gymnasium,Public Welcome
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181026T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181026T230000
DTSTAMP:20181020T224519Z
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SUMMARY:Beaker Brothers'  Halloween Concert
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREDoors open 7:00 pm to mix and mingle with your friends and other costumed party goers.  The actual concert will start at 8:00 pm. \nYes you guessed it\, costumes are encouraged!  Help spread the word and let your friends know of this great way to enjoy Halloween with some live music. \nBYOB if you use an Uptown Theatre cup – Each cup costs only $5.00.   Rumor has it that there will be free popcorn too! \nFrom their Facebook page: \nWe’re stoked to get back to the First Street Community Center. \nThis is a great venue for a party. \nIt’s short notice\, we know\, so help us spread the word. Costumes encouraged. BYOB\, just pour it into a Community Center cup\, ($5)\, and drink right in the theater! \nLast time\, it turned into a dance party with Beakers Freakers boogying on the stage with us. Fun! \n \nFor more info see the Beakers Brothers Band Facebook event page. \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/beaker-brothers-halloween-concert-party/
LOCATION:The Uptown Theatre\, First Street Community Center\, The Uptown Theatre\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181020T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181020T220000
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CREATED:20181015T161208Z
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SUMMARY:2018 Uptown Theatre Honors -- Gala Celebrating the Arts
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREThe A-Go-Gos\, a Mount Vernon Volunteer Organization\, proudly presents the 2018 Uptown Theatre Honors – An Evening Gala Celebrating the Arts on Saturday\, October 20\, 2018 starting with a 6:30 pm cocktail hour and 7:30 pm for the show. \nThis year’s honorees are Johnny Krob\, Mickey Woods\, James & Catherine Kennedy\, Beryl O’Connor and Damon Cole. \nTickets are $20 and an be purchased ahead of time at Bauman’s in Mount Vernon\, or you call the Reservation Line (319) 895-8060. Tickets are also available at the door. \nCome join us to celebrate these wonderful people and their contributions to the arts!\nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/2018-uptown-theatre-honors-gala-celebrating-the-arts/
LOCATION:The Uptown Theatre\, First Street Community Center\, The Uptown Theatre\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Live Theater,Public Welcome,Uptown Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180923T160000
DTSTAMP:20180801T185701Z
CREATED:20180801T185629Z
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SUMMARY:Helios Sewing Class - Rug and Quilt Class
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREContact Helios Stitches N Stuff for more info. \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/helios-sewing-class-rug-and-quilt-class/
LOCATION:The Library\, First Street Community Center\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Library,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180913T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180913T120000
DTSTAMP:20180905T191924Z
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SUMMARY:The Green Door - HUGEGANTIC Downsizing Sale
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREWhen: Sale Begins Thursday\, September 13 @Noon \nWho: The Green Door \nWhat: Enormous Downsizing SALE!\nAntiques\, home decor\, small furniture and display pieces\, pottery\, pictures and paintings\, AND men’s and women’s End of Season clothing (J Jill\, Converse\, Eddie Bauer\, Nike\, Abercrombie\, Cabbi\, Banana Republic\, J Crew\, True Religion\, Ralph Lauren\, Carhart\, Coach\, Land’s End\, Free People\, Brooks Brothers\, Rag and Bone\, etc) \nWhere: First Street Community Center\, Mt. Vernon\, on 2nd Floor\, around the corner.\nNote:  We have devoted one entire room to 50% markdowns \nWhy: We are DOWNSIZING!!!!!!! \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/the-green-door-hugegantic-downsizing-sale/
LOCATION:The Green Door\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180805T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180805T200000
DTSTAMP:20180730T152350Z
CREATED:20180724T194633Z
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SUMMARY:Auditions for Starmites - Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Theatre
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREAnnouncing auditions for the MVLCT Fall Show:\nSTARMITES\nWhen\nSunday\, August 5th at 7pm\nMonday\, August 6th at 7pm \nWhere\nUptown Theatre in the First Street Community Center \n\nStarmites\nWritten By: Barry Keating and Stuart Ross (Forever Plaid)\nDirected By: Joseph Williams\nMusic Director: Rebecca Fields-Moffitt\nShow dates: Oct. 5 – 7th\, 12th – 14th\nPrepare a minute of any song\, to be sang acapella or bring a karaoke track if you want! This show is silly and over the top (think comic book come to life)\, so be ready to have fun! All casting is extremely flexible. See a part you’d like to play? Show us what you got! Can’t make it to auditions? Email gruesomejoe@gmail.com to set something up! \nAbout the show\nStarmites\, a delightfully over the top sci-fi 80’s rock musical\, uses a fantasy world to drive home sweet and poignant lessons about the awkwardness of growing up when you don’t quite fit in. Outsider\, Eleanor Fairchild has built a an imaginary world around the sci-fi comic books she collects. On the same day her Mom convinces her to give up her fantasy of becoming a superhero\, Eleanor instead finds herself mysteriously thrust into the world of her favorite comic book\, Starmites. She lands in the middle of the battle between evil villain Shak Graa\, and the Starmites\, guardians of Inner Space. She and the Starmites team up on a quest to keep power out of Shak Graa’s greedy hands. Along the way they meet a colorful assortment of Bowie-esque villains including the flamboyant Diva\, Queen of Inner Space and her Banshee warriors – Destiny’s Childish sirens. \nCharacter Breakdown\nOn Earth:\nEleanor Fairchild: An outsider who escapes the cruelty of high school by losing herself in the world of her favorite comic book heroes\, the Starmites. She dreams of one day becoming a super hero herself. (Also plays Milady and Bizarabra – Must be able to distinguish between all three characters.) Think: Sarah from The Labyrinth mixed with Max from Stranger Things\nGender: Female\nAge: 18 – 35\nScripted Vocal Range: Mezzo Soprano \nEleanor’s Mother: An unassuming woman who loves her daughter and awaits the day when she will grow out of her comic book craze. (Also plays Diva.)\nGender: Female or Male (plays female)\nAge: 30+ \nIn Inner Space:\nMilady: Eleanor’s confident\, self possessed alter ego and superhero of Innerspace. This girl could rule the universe\, she just doesn’t know it yet. (Also plays Eleanor and Bizarabra). Think: Eleven from Stranger Things\nGender: Female\nAge: 18 – 35 \nThe Starmites: The over the top main characters of Eleanor’s favorite comic books. A band of space youths dedicated to fighting the deadly forces of the Universe. They include: \nSpace Punk: The hero\, captain of the Starmites\, and the heart throb of the Universe. He’s an 80’s heart throb\, but totally a feminist. (Think: A cross between Steve Harrington from Stranger Things and David Bowie).\nGender: Male\nAge: 18 – 35 \nS’up S’up Sensaboi: The organized and methodical member of the group. He/she plays by the rules.\nGender: Male or Female\nAge: Any age \nDigetty Razzledazzle: The bumbling show-off of the group. Openly expresses his/her feelings. Raps Hamilton style.\nGender: Male or Female\nAge: Any age \nAck Ack Hackerax: The tough one. He/she is second in command.\nGender: Male or Female\nAge: Any age \nShak Graa: Flamboyantly fabulous High Priest Of Chaos\, determined to destroy both Earth and Innerspace. (Also plays Trinkulus)\nGender: Male or Female\nAge: Any Age \nTrinkulus: A reptilian minstrel\, once slave to Shak Graa now serving as guide to the Starmites. (Also plays Shak Graa)\nGender: Male or Female\nAge: Any Age \nDiva: Imposing and powerful Queen of Innerspace (the name says it all)\, but also a loving and worried mother of Bizarbra. Think: Tina Turner combined with Winnie from ‘Hocus Pocus.’ (Also plays Eleanor’s Mother.)\nGender: Male or Female (will play female)\nAge: 30+ \nBizarbara: Awkward and shy daughter of Diva and the mirror opposite of Eleanor\, she spends her days getting lost in comic books about earth and day dreaming of leading an ordinary life. (Also plays Eleanor and Milady).\nGender: Female\nAge: 18+ \nThe Banshees: These ladies are the Destiny’s Child of Inner Space and henchmen to Diva. Together they rock one of the most epic songs of the show\, Ravenous. All Banshees will have lines/solo if the choose. (Think: The Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus). \nGender: Any\nAge: Any \nShotzi: Diva’s sergeant of arms.\nBalbraka: She delights in terrorizing the Starmites.\nCanibelle: She delights in devouring the Starmites.\nMaligna: She delights in torturing the Starmites. \n\nFor more information on this and all of the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Theatre productions click on their logo below: \nMount Vernon-Lisbon Community Theatre\nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/auditions-for-starmites-mount-vernon-lisbon-community-theatre/
LOCATION:The Uptown Theatre\, First Street Community Center\, The Uptown Theatre\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Theater,Uptown Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mount Vernon Lisbon Community Theatre - MVLCT":MAILTO:mvlcommunitytheatre@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180722T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180722T170000
DTSTAMP:20221008T171552Z
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SUMMARY:Julius Caesar
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREWhat do voodooism\, prohibition\, boxing\, and plenty of blues music have in common? \nCome on down to Mount Vernon and find out with this summer’s production of Julius Caesar. Set in the Mississippi Delta in the summer of 1931\, this new take on an old classic blends Marie Laveau’s Voodoo Queen’s spiritualism with the Chicago Mob’s mentality to create a production unlike any you’ve seen before. \nWilliam Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar tells the tale of power and corruption at the hands of supposed leaders. As Julius Caesar prepares to take the throne\, a group of conspirators plot to overthrow this potential dictator in order to preserve the Republic. As the show progresses the limits of power\, the strength of brotherhood\, and the quest for vengeance are all tested. \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/julius-caesar/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:2018 Season,Live Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180720T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180720T223000
DTSTAMP:20180724T200011Z
CREATED:20180718T042251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180724T200011Z
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SUMMARY:Julius Caesar
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREWhat do voodooism\, prohibition\, boxing\, and plenty of blues music have in common? \nCome on down to Mount Vernon and find out with this summer’s production of Julius Caesar. Set in the Mississippi Delta in the summer of 1931\, this new take on an old classic blends Marie Laveau’s Voodoo Queen’s spiritualism with the Chicago Mob’s mentality to create a production unlike any you’ve seen before. \nWilliam Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar tells the tale of power and corruption at the hands of supposed leaders. As Julius Caesar prepares to take the throne\, a group of conspirators plot to overthrow this potential dictator in order to preserve the Republic. As the show progresses the limits of power\, the strength of brotherhood\, and the quest for vengeance are all tested. \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/julius-caesar/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:2018 Season,Live Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180627T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180627T183000
DTSTAMP:20180621T174306Z
CREATED:20180621T174306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180621T174306Z
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SUMMARY:Come Learn About Bypass Planning - by the City of Mount Vernon
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREThe Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group (CDG) has announced a new event to discuss Corridor Planning and Information concerning the upcoming Highway 30 Bypass. \nThe event will take place Wednesday\, June 27\, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the library of the First Street Community Center\, 221 1st St. NE\, Mount Vernon. \nThe purpose of the event is to share the progress made so far by the City of Mount Vernon’s Steering Committee\, working with Confluence\, the planning consultants hired to create a land use development plan in the 1900-acre area surrounding the bypass. \nSteering Committee member and CDG Board member Rich Herrmann will be leading the discussion alongside City Administrator Chris Nosbisch. \n“This project is still in the development stages and local business and land owners still have an opportunity to see some results AND influence the direction this committee is moving\,” said Rich Herrmann. “This event was created with business leaders in mind to remind them that now is the time to get involved and have your opinions heard.” \nThe event will include food provided by Chameleon’s Pub & Grub as well as wine\, beer and soda.  All are welcome but if attending\, individuals are asked to RSVP to Joe Jennison for food-planning purposes\, at (  or through email at director@visitmvl.com \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/come-learn-about-bypass-planning-by-the-city-of-mount-vernon/
LOCATION:The Library\, First Street Community Center\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180623T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180623T150000
DTSTAMP:20180615T151950Z
CREATED:20180614T170126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180615T151950Z
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SUMMARY:Live Music - James Kennedy and Friends
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREEnjoy the outdoors with some live music from local favorites James Kennedy and Friends.  This is an instrumental group based in the Midwest. Fronted by versatile guitarist James Kennedy\, they play a mix of classic hits\, jazz/blues\, Latin and original songs – using only their instruments and years of training to bring the music to life. \nThe eclectic sounds of James on guitars\, Catherine Lawson on the 5 string electric/acoustic violin\, Matt Alles on electric bass and Eric Madison on percussion/drums creates an uncommon blend of tunes both familiar and unique at the same time. \n\nThis event is sponsored in partnership by the MVAAC and Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. \n \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/live-music-james-kennedy-and-friends/
LOCATION:Front Lawn\, First Street Community Center\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Street Community Center,Live Music,Outdoor Events,Public Welcome
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180621T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180621T200000
DTSTAMP:20180621T195525Z
CREATED:20180621T185308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180621T195525Z
UID:12437-1529605800-1529611200@firststreetcc.com
SUMMARY:Andrews for Iowa - Ice Cream Social - Christian Andrews - Political Candidate
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHARECome on out after the Mount Vernon farmer’s market to enjoy FREE ice cream\, socialize and meet Christian Andrews\, candidate for Iowa House District 95. \nLocal musicians Leah and Josh Woosley will perform live! \nPeople who sign up to volunteer for the campaign will be entered into a drawing for prizes from local businesses. \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/andrews-for-iowa-ice-cream-social-christian-andrews-political-candidate/
LOCATION:The Library\, First Street Community Center\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Politics,Public Welcome
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrews For Iowa":MAILTO:info@andrewsforiowa.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180609T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180609T210000
DTSTAMP:20180601T211319Z
CREATED:20170825T172007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180601T211319Z
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SUMMARY:Live Music - Phil Heywood -
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREWe are thrilled to have a live performance by guitarist\, singer and songwriter Phil Heywood on Saturday\, June 9\, 2018  show starts at 7:30 pm with doors opening at 7:15 pm. \nPhil Heywood plays fingerstyle guitar with a bluesy swing and a bucketful of whatever it takes to turn an instrumental piece into an arresting lyrical narrative. His lucid playing encompasses the down-home rhythmic groove of a Mississippi John Hurt or Leadbelly\, and the sheer fluidity and melodic flair of such contemporaries as Leo Kottke. \nThe internationally renowned Kottke handpicked Mr. Heywood to tour and perform duets with him. A soul-satisfying instrumentalist\, Phil Heywood draws listeners in with his voice as well\, singing in a warm\, plainspoken baritone that blends smoothly with his rock-solid guitar work. \nRecently Dave Moore and Phil Heywood have been sharing stages\, trading songs and embroidering rich instrumental accompaniment on each other’s songs and melodies. \nWhile born and bred in Mount Vernon\, Iowa\, Mr. Heywood has been based in Minneapolis-St. Paul since the mid-eighties\, performing locally and regionally while also establishing himself in the greater guitar and acoustic music world. \nIn 1986 he won the National Fingerpicking Championship\, and followed up a year later by winning the American Fingerstyle Guitar Festival Competition. \nPhil has played on NPR’s A Prairie Home Companion with guitar legend Chet Atkins\, performed with fellow acoustic guitar luminaries Peter Lang\, Pat Donohue\, Tim Sparks\, and Dakota Dave Hull\, and opened shows for such artists as Norman Blake\, Greg Brown\, John Renbourn\, Chris Smither\, and John Hammond. \nPhil Heywood has recorded six CDs: Some Summer Day (1990)\, Local Joe (1996)\, Circle Tour (2000)\, Banks of the River (2003)\, You Got To Move (2008)\, and Rollin’ On (2014). What one inspired critic wrote of Local Joe applies equally to each of Phil’s CDs: “Acoustic guitar fans should consider this recording a must have….Heywood gives us all something to enjoy for a long time.” (Music Reviews Quarterly) \nMr. Heywood will be available for phone interviews and other press inquiries in advance of the show by calling or texting Nancy Emrich Freeman at 847-256-0000. \nWe strongly recommend coming to his show if you like: Leo Kottke\, Chet Atkins\, Peter Lang\, Dave Moore\, or Pat Donohue. \n\nTickets\nAdvance tickets can be purchased locally at Bauman’s and Helios\, or online via Brown Paper Tickets. \nBauman’s of Mount Vernon is located at 124 1st Street SW\, Mount Vernon\, IA 52314.  You can call them for info and to reserve tickets at (319) 895-8692. \nHelios Stitches ‘n Stuff  is located at 221 1st Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA 52314.  You can call them for info and to reserve tickets at (319) 512-3323. \nTickets can also be purchased at the door. \nCOST:  $5 Students / $20 General Admission / $50 VIP Seating \n\nThis will be an intimate concert in a relaxed setting.  Bring your own beverages into the theatre with the purchase of a reusable Uptown Theatre Sippy Cup ($5). \nYou can also reserve an early dinner before the concert at the Palisades Café\, mention LilFest\,  and receive the evening’s LilFest special. \nQuestions?  Call or text (847) 256-0000 or send email to: 3bearscottage@gmail.com \nFor more information see these websites:\nwww.LilFest.org          www.PhilHeywood.com \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/live-music-phil-heywood/
LOCATION:The Uptown Theatre\, First Street Community Center\, The Uptown Theatre\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Uptown Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="LilFest - Nancy Emrich Freeman":MAILTO:info@LilFest.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180503T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180503T183000
DTSTAMP:20180929T164217Z
CREATED:20180517T204112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180929T164217Z
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SUMMARY:Mount Vernon Farmer's Market - 2018 Summer Season
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREThursdays 4:30 pm – 6:30 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\nStop 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-summer-season/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Farmers Market,First Street Community Center,Food,Outdoor Events,Public Welcome
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ORGANIZER;CN="Danielle Martin or Laura Stabala":MAILTO:mtvernonfm@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T213000
DTSTAMP:20191030T160251Z
CREATED:20180307T200934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191030T160251Z
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SUMMARY:Live Music - Frances Luke Accord - Modern Folk/Americana
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREFrances Luke Accord are an independent Chicago-based duo hailing originally from South Bend\, Indiana. Both dedicated multi-instrumentalists and meticulous songwriters\, Nicholas Gunty and Brian Powers distinguish their music with genre fluidity\, buttery harmonies and acoustic ensembles. \nTICKETS are only $15. \nAlthough prevailingly a modern folk band\, FLA sip copious inspiration from Americana\, jazz\, soul\, and rock. \nSince forming during their senior year at the University of Notre Dame\, Frances Luke Accord’s approach to music has marked a boundless evolution. \nIn December of 2012 the duo released their first record\, Kandote\, a not-for-profit\, intercultural collaboration with the Barefoot Truth Children’s Choir of Kkindu\, Uganda — an endeavor that continues to support the primary education and musical aspirations of the choir. \nBringing their world/folk sound to Chicago in the summer of 2013\, the duo quickly garnered local and regional attention for their captivating live performances and stunning self-produced releases\, including the Queen for Me EP (April 2014)\, Live @ Strobe (April 2015)\, and\, most notably\, their debut full-length album\, Fluke (May 2016). \n“Frances Luke Accord are the definition of lean-in music.” – Joni Deutsch\, NPR’s Mountain Stage \n“Frances Luke Accord are some of our very favorite musicians\, songwriters\, and people. We couldn’t recommend their debut LP\, Fluke\, highly enough.”- Darlingside \n“While Simon & Garfunkel may be no longer touring\, Powers and Gunty are more than talented enough to take their place.” –Quinn Delaney\, PlaylistHQ \n \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/live-music-frances-luke-accord-modern-folk-americana-3/
LOCATION:The Uptown Theatre\, First Street Community Center\, The Uptown Theatre\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Uptown Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T180000
DTSTAMP:20180222T202828Z
CREATED:20180222T202828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T202828Z
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SUMMARY:Collecting Girls’ and Women’s Sport Histories in Iowa
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREEstablished in 1992\, the Louise Noun – Mary Louise Smith Iowa Women’s Archives collects and makes available historical materials that tell the stories of Iowa women from all walks of life. \nIn an effort to broaden its sport-related collections representatives from the Archives and Sport Studies faculty from the University of Iowa Department of American Studies are organizing a collection weekend. \nPlease stop by to tell us your stories\, ask questions about donating historical materials\, or to donate documents\, photographs\, or other items related to 6-on-6 basketball or other sporting experiences. \nSponsored by the University of Iowa Women’s Archives\, University of Iowa Library \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/collecting-girls-womens-sport-histories-iowa/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Family,Historical,Public Welcome,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T103000
DTSTAMP:20180222T203610Z
CREATED:20180222T203610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T203610Z
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SUMMARY:Remembering 6-on-6 Gallery Talk
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREThe year 2018 marks the 25th anniversary of the end of 6-on-6 girls’ basketball in Iowa. \nTo commemorate and reflect on this uniquely Iowan sport\, the Iowa Women’s Archives and Sport Studies faculty in the Department of American Studies at the University of Iowa have collaborated to create a touring exhibition that tells the story of 6-on-6 basketball in Iowa and the girls and women that played it. \nThe Gallery Talk will provide an opportunity to hear about the exhibition from one of its curators and to learn more about the artifacts it features. \nPresented by the University of Iowa Women’s Archives\, University of Iowa Library \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/remembering-6-6-gallery-talk/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Family,Gymnasium,Historical,Public Welcome,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180414T143000
DTSTAMP:20180222T201745Z
CREATED:20180222T201745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T201745Z
UID:10191-1523710800-1523716200@firststreetcc.com
SUMMARY:Playing to Win - Kids and Sports
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHARECornell College professors of kinesiology Steve DeVries and Kristi Meyer will discuss origins and social factors that have influenced the growth of youth sports in the USA\, how we have gotten to where we are now\, and some current trends and issues. \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/playing-win-kids-sports/
LOCATION:The Uptown Theatre\, First Street Community Center\, The Uptown Theatre\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Public Welcome,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180414T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180414T123000
DTSTAMP:20180222T200248Z
CREATED:20180222T200248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T200248Z
UID:10188-1523701800-1523709000@firststreetcc.com
SUMMARY:“A Wrestling Life\,” Talk and and Book Signing by Dan Gable
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREWrestling legend Dan Gable will talk about the sport and his life\, followed by a book-signing. His latest book\, “A Wrestling Life: The Inspiring Stories of Dan Gable\,” will be available for purchase. \nGable is a retired Olympic wrestler and coach best known for his tenure as head coach at the University of Iowa where he won 15 NCAA team titles between 1976-1997. \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/wrestling-life-talk-book-signing-dan-gable/
LOCATION:The Uptown Theatre\, First Street Community Center\, The Uptown Theatre\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Historical,Public Welcome,Sports,Uptown Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180407T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180407T130000
DTSTAMP:20180222T195528Z
CREATED:20180222T195528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T195528Z
UID:10183-1523098800-1523106000@firststreetcc.com
SUMMARY:Coach Jim Van Scoyoc meet & greet
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHARELegendary Norway High School baseball coach Jim Van Scoyoc will be on site to greet people as they visit the exhibit. \nVan Scoyoc\, who was featured in the movie “The Final Season” later served as a pitching coach for the minor leagues in the Detroit Tigers organization and at Kirkwood Community College. \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/coach-jim-van-scoyoc-meet-greet/
LOCATION:The Gymnasium\, First Street Community Center\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Historical,Public Welcome,Sports,Uptown Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180407T113000
DTSTAMP:20180222T194149Z
CREATED:20180222T194106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T194149Z
UID:10180-1523095200-1523100600@firststreetcc.com
SUMMARY:How Iowa Met Baseball - The Myths\, The History\, The  Players
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREHistorian John Liepa will explore the myths regarding the “invention” of baseball\, the origins and evolution of the early game in the United States; how the Civil War played a role in accelerating the spread of the game; the very first mention of the game’s coming to Iowa in 1858\, and how it caught on. \nGuests will have the opportunity to view Liepa’s extensive collection of memorabilia and cards before and after the presentation. \nPresented by John Liepa\, historian \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/iowa-met-baseball-myths-history-players/
LOCATION:The Uptown Theatre\, First Street Community Center\, The Uptown Theatre\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Historical,Public Welcome,Uptown Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180404T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180404T203000
DTSTAMP:20180222T193004Z
CREATED:20180222T193004Z
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SUMMARY:From the Pressbox - An Eastern Iowa Sports Media  Panel
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREModerated by Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun’s Margaret Stevens and featuring John Campbell\, Mark Dukes\, Crystal Eskelsen\, Ron Gonder\, Jeff Linder\, and JR Odgen\, this panel will explore Eastern Iowa Sports stories of the last quarter century through moderator and audience questions. \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/pressbox-eastern-iowa-sports-media-panel/
LOCATION:The Uptown Theatre\, First Street Community Center\, The Uptown Theatre\, 221 First Street NE\, Mount Vernon\, IA\, 52314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Historical,Public Welcome,Uptown Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180331T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180331T140000
DTSTAMP:20180326T133929Z
CREATED:20180212T223309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180326T133929Z
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SUMMARY:Hometown Teams – More Than Just a Game: African American Athletes in Iowa
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREMore Than Just a Game: African American Athletes in Iowa is part of a series of Hometown Teams events.  Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street traveling exhibit “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America” will be in Mount Vernon\, Iowa from March 18 to April 28\, 2018.  It is one of ten related events that is scheduled while the exhibit is in Mount Vernon. \nSince the late nineteenth century\, African Americans have participated in a variety of sports and contributed in profound ways to Iowa’s sporting culture. African Americans experienced severe discrimination in sports as in other activities\, but fought long and hard to overcome racism. In Iowa\, they frequently used achievement in sports as a way to come together as a community. These countless narratives both on and off the court\, field\, and ring\, remind us of the broader struggle for civil rights in America. \nRSVP on Facebook. \n\nThis event is presented by the African American Museum of Iowa.\nAttendance is free and open to the public.\n\nComplete Schedule of Hometown Teams Events: \n\nMon. March 26\, 1-3 p.m. – Movie “The Final Season”\nSat. March 31\, 1:00-2:00 p.m. – More Than Just a Game: African American Athletes in Iowa\nWed. April 4\, 7-8:30 p.m. – From the Pressbox: An Eastern Iowa Sports Media Panel\nSat. April 7\, 10-11:30 a.m. – How Iowa Met Baseball: The Myths\, The History\, The Players\nSat.\, April 7\, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Coach Jim Van Scoyoc meet and greet\nSat. April 14\, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – “A Wrestling Life\,” Talk and and Book Signing by Dan Gable\nSat.\, April 14\, 1-2:30 p.m. – Playing to Win: Kids and Sports\nSat. April 21\, 10-10:30 a.m. – Remembering 6-on-6 Gallery Talk \nSat. April 21\, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. – Collecting Girls’ and Women’s Sport Histories in Iowa\nSun.\, April 22\, Noon-4 p.m. – Collecting Girls’ and Women’s Sport Histories in Iowa\n\nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/hometown-teams-more-than-just-a-game-african-american-athletes-in-iowa/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:First Street Community Center,Historical,Public Welcome,Speaker,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Jennison":MAILTO:director@visitmvl.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180325T150000
DTSTAMP:20180212T224930Z
CREATED:20180212T223046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180212T224930Z
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SUMMARY:Art Class: Twig Class
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREInstructor: Ruth Ipsan-Brown \nCome create Anything TWIG!  Learn to make a chair\, or a figure\, or an altar\, a dwelling\, a fairy house\, or a dreamcatcher under the guidance of the Twig Lady. \nThis twig class will be held in the Library on the 2nd floor of the First Street Community Center. \n\nPlease make a reservation\nAll materials included\, but if you have a cool twig you can bring it along\n\nPrice: \n\n$20 for 1 person (adults or children ages 8+)\n$30 for 1 adult + 1 child (age 4 to 10 ) to make one item together\n\nRegistration Options: \n\nRegister online.\nCall 319-360-2090 to reserve your spot.\nEmail Ruth Ipsan-Brown.\n\nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/art-class-twig-class-2/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes,Family,First Street Community Center,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ruth Ipsan-Brown":MAILTO:thetwigandfairyroom@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180324T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180324T210000
DTSTAMP:20191030T160300Z
CREATED:20180212T223222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191030T160300Z
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SUMMARY:Live Music - Chuck Mitchell - 2018 LilFest Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE SHAREThe First Street Community Center’s Uptown Theatre is happy to be hosting Chuck Mitchell as a part of the Spring/Summer 2018 LilFest Concert Series. \nChuck Mitchell can fill a stadium with his voice\, his songs and the songs of many others!  Indeed he’s been doing just that since the heyday of folk music when he shared his last name with Roberta Joan Anderson Mitchell (better known as Joni). \nWhen:  Saturday\, March 24th\, from 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm \nTickets are available at the door: \n– General admission: $15\n– VIP Seating: $50\n– Student tickets are only available with a valid student ID at the door: $5 \nIf you have concert questions or would like to become a VIP sponsor of one or more of our events please call (518) 576-9513. \nDoors open at 7:15 pm.  BYOB -You can bring your own adult (or non-adult) beverages with the purchase of a First Street Community Center Uptown Theatre cup. \nClick here to learn more about Chuck Mitchell\, or you can check out his Facebook page. \n\nMORE INFO:\nChuck Mitchell started singing in Detroit folk clubs and saloons in 1962. In Toronto\, on his first out of town gig\, he met a boney blonde songwriter named Joni Anderson\, from Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan. They married\, and as a duo Chuck and Joni Mitchell played the coffeehouse circuit and gin rummy\, until she was 115\,463 points ahead. They got divorced in 1968. \nThe folk clubs faded\, and Mitchell moved on to college and arts council residencies. He lived in Coconut Grove\, Santa Monica\, and Greeley. In the eighties\, he wandered back to the Heartland\, and settled in a tall brick Keokuk house overlooking the Mississippi\, built by a riverboat captain in 1879. \nMitchell’s credits include A Prairie Home Companion and repertory theater in the US and the UK. He has played Harold Hill in The Music Man\, Woody in Woody Guthrie’s American Song\, and Stephen Foster in Mr. Foster & Mr. Twain. Oh\, and Carl Sandburg. \nHis one man cabaret folk show combines his skills as an actor\, singer and guitarist. He sings songs by Guy Clark\, Fred Eaglesmith\, B. J. Shaver\, Michael Peter Smith\, and Cheryl Wheeler\, and cabaret songs by Brecht and Weil — “Mack the Knife” and “Bilbao” — and whimsical songs by Flanders & Swann — “The Gnu” and “The Hippopotamus”. He roves the room singing “Freeborn Man” by Ewan McColl. He weaves poetry by Carl Sandburg\, T.S. Eliot and others into his shows. \nMr. Mitchell will be available for media interviews in advance of the show by calling or texting Nancy Emrich Freeman at 847-256-0000.   Further information about Chuck Mitchell and high-resolution photos are also available by contacting Nancy Emrich Freeman.  On YouTube\, enter “Chuck Mitchell Sings”. \n\nLilFest Concert Series 2018The LilFest Series regularly presents folk and international concerts in intimate settings in the Eastern Iowa region. Past performers include Jim Post\, James Lee Stanley\, Eric Taylor\, The Sweet Potatoes\, Claudia Nygaard\, and Nathan Bell. \nLilFest was originally developed in the Chicago area by Nancy Emrich Freeman\, the now-resident of Mount Vernon continues a grand tradition of bringing the finest musicians to play in the places that are best for both the person onstage and the fan in the nearby seat. \nPLEASE SHARE
URL:https://firststreetcc.com/event/live-music-chuck-mitchell/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:First Street Community Center,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="LilFest - Nancy Emrich Freeman":MAILTO:info@LilFest.com
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