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  • Julius Caesar

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    What do voodooism, prohibition, boxing, and plenty of blues music have in common?

    Come 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.

    William 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.

    $12 – $15

  • Starmites

    Auditions for Starmites – Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Theatre

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

    The MVLCT will be auditioning for their Fall show:  Starmites

    When
    Sunday, August 5th at 7pm
    Monday, August 6th at 7pm

    Where
    Uptown Theatre in the First Street Community Center

    Starmites
    Written By: Barry Keating and Stuart Ross (Forever Plaid)
    Directed By: Joseph Williams
    Music Director: Rebecca Fields-Moffitt
    Show dates: Oct. 5 - 7th, 12th - 14th

  • Logo for The Green Door thrift boutique

    The Green Door – HUGEGANTIC Downsizing Sale

    The Green Door 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

    When: Sale Begins Thursday, September 13 @Noon

    Who: The Green Door

    What: Enormous Downsizing SALE
    What: Antiques, 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)

    Where: First Street Community Center, Mt. Vernon, on 2nd Floor, around the corner.
    Note:  We have devoted one entire room to 50% markdowns

    Why: We are DOWNSIZING!!!!!!!

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    Helios Sewing Class – Rug and Quilt Class

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

    Contact Helios Stitches N Stuff for more info.

  • Collage of Johnny Krob, Mickey Woods, James & Catherine Kennedy, Beryl O’Connor and Damon Cole

    2018 Uptown Theatre Honors — Gala Celebrating the Arts

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

    The 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.

    This year's honorees are Johnny Krob, Mickey Woods, James & Catherine Kennedy, Beryl O’Connor and Damon Cole.

    Tickets 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.

    Come join us to celebrate these wonderful people and their contributions to the arts!

    $20

  • Beaker Brothers’ Halloween Concert

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

    Doors 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. Yes 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. BYOB if you use […]

    $15

  • Holiday Jingle & Mingle Shopping Event

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

    This Saturday, November 10th from 10 am – 2 pm come join us for a holiday shopping event!  All vendors and crafters are together under one big roof – inside the First Street Community Center’s Gymnasium.

    Free Admission!

    NOTE:  Please bring a non-perishable food donation for the Linn County VA Food Pantry.

    More Than a Dozen Vendors and Crafters Will Be On Hand...

    FREE
  • poster for Eddie Piccard Jazz concert

    Meet Me Where They Play the Blues – Eddie Piccard Jazz and The Busch Brothers

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

    “Meet Me Where They Play the Blues!” That is the invitation from jazz musician Eddie Piccard.

    The 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. The 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.

    “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.

    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.”

    $15

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