March 26, 2023 – 4:00 p.m. The Uptown Theatre Blame Not the Bard is on a mission: to bring alive the songs and stories of Ireland. With a lineup including Mount Vernon High School alumna Nikki Philbrick (’06), Blame Not the Bard expertly blends captivating storytelling and historical knowledge with fiery instrumentals and […]
Saturday, December 10 from 10am to 2pm Join us in the gymnasium of the First Street Community Center where you’ll find holiday gifts and provisions by local growers and makers. The Cold Moon Market will be an experiential and social event, so plan to stay a bit! Our poet laureate will be back with […]
Magical Night returns on Thursday, December 1 in Uptown Mount Vernon from 5 to 8pm. Volunteers from the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group (CDG) have teamed with the City of Mount Vernon, City of Mount Vernon Parks & Rec, the First Street Community Center, local churches, and all Uptown businesses for this event that […]
Join Dance Arts Iowa and celebrate the beginning of the Holiday Season during Mount Vernon’s Magical Night on Thursday, December 1. 5:30-6:30 Living Window (100 1st St E – former Sing-A-Long restaurant) 6:30 and 7:15 Holiday Showcase (First Street Community Center Uptown Theatre) 5:00-8:00 Nutcracker Ticket Booth (First Street Community Center)