Entertainment
The Wildwoods will be in Garrison Sunday, November 10th
The Wildwoods are an enchanting Folk/Americana trio based in Lincoln, Nebraska, comprised of husband and wife team Noah (guitar) and Chole Gose (violin) and Andrew Vaggalis (bass). Their music has been described by Paste Magazine as “focused and charmingly human”. The Wildwoods play some beautiful original music, inspired by nature, love, experiences from the road and growing up in Nebraska.
Edgar Allan Poe at the Vinton Depot Monday October 21
Join us on Monday October 21, 2024 at 6:30 pm as Iowa storyteller Darrin Crow brings Gothic horror master Edgar Allan Poe to life in “Morbid Curiosities~an Evening with Edgar Allan Poe. The master of Gothic horror comes from beyond the veil to talk with audiences about hs life and share his best stories and poetry including “The Masque of the Red Death”, “The Raven” and “The Tell Tale Heart”.
VSHS Drama to present "Puffs" Save the date for November 8
Vinton-Shellsburg High School Drama will be presenting, "Puffs." It is the tale of seven increasingly eventful years at a certain school of magic and magic!Save the date for November 8th through the 10th at the Vinton Shellsburg High School Auditorium.
Game Night at the Library, October 22
Join the Vinton Public Library for a fun-filled Game Night on Tuesday, October 22 from 6-7:30 p.m.We will be playing Unstable Unicorns, Pictionary, Scrabble, and Scattergories.Bring your mad game playing skills and let's have some fun together!
Passion & Peril (& Pie) Concert at Center Point Library October 18
Red Cedar Chamber Music will be back at the Andersen Center Point Public Library at 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 18, for a free concert called “Passion & Peril.”Carey Bostian, cello, and Miera Kim, violin, will be joined by Christine Bellomy, Orchestra Iowa principal clarinet. The trio will play a program of both classical and modern pieces.The concert is sponsored by Friends of the Center Point Library, who will also provide coffee and pie afterwards.
WWII History Presentation with Kelly Steffen October 10, 6:00 p.m.
Vinton Shellsburg history school teacher Kelly Steffen, will be sharing a presentation concerning World War II History on Thursday, October 10, beginning at 6:00 p.m.She was selected to attend a teaching seminar at the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center in Powell, Wyoming. Her presentation will include information about Japanese-American incarceration that took place at Heart Mountain.
Back Alley Evening of the Arts September 28 4-8 p.m.
On Saturday, September 28, beginning at 4:00 p.m. and painting until 8:00 p.m. all are welcome to help paint a mural on the back of the City Hall building. There are no supplies or experience needed!An additional "Under the Sea" child's mural will be painted for the kids!There will be live music by Phil Thomas and Darryl Hokanson AND the Boogie Woogers.
There's no "Escaping" fun at the Library! October 5-31
The Vinton Public Library is going to be buzzing with activities during the month of October! One of the fun events that will happen from October 5-31st will be the library's escape room!The activity works best with a team of 2-6 people and must be reserved by calling 319-472-4208.The event is for ages eight and up and is reserved for 1 hour time slots.
Awful Purdies in Garrison!
The Awful Purdies will be at the Farmers Mercantile Hall in Garrison, IA Sunday, October 13th at 2:00 pm with some of the best Folk Americana you are ever going to hear! The Purdies are Katie Senn (cello, violin, string bass), Nicole Upchurch (banjo, guitar), Katie Roche (accordion, xylophone, whistles, percussion), Sarah Driscoll (guitar, hand-claps), and Marcy Rosenbaum (mandolin, guitar).
Idiot Jam 2024 September 7th, 7-10:00 p.m.
The annual Idiot Jam will be held on Saturday, September 7 from 7-10:00 p.m. at Farmer's Mercantile in Garrison. Local talent including Todd Frank and many of his musician friends from across the country will be performing. There will be great music and a great time for all to enjoy. A freewill donation will be collected for admission. The Garrison Public Library will be providing concessions for a donation.