Arts & Culture

Aaron Tippin performance at Kaskaskia College has new date

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Monday, April 4th, 2011, 1:26pm

Aaron Tippin performance at Kaskaskia College has new date

MT. VERNON, IL (KFVS) - Aaron Tippin will now be performing at KasKaskia College in the Jane Knight Auditorium on Saturday, May 21.

Tippin will be sharing new music and old favorites after a long break from recording at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $28 for adults and $15 for children.

The performance is part of Aaron Tippin Acoustic Series that gives audience members a more personal concert experience.

Tippin has five Gold Albums and one Platinum Album that includes songs like "My Blue Angel," "That's As Close As I'll Get To Loving You" and "I Wouldn't Have It Any Other Way."

Besides writing songs, he is also a pilot, farmer, winemaker, outdoorsman, competitive bodybuilder and devoted family man.

For more information, you can call 618-545-3223.

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Sixth Annual Downtown After Five- Taste of Mt. Vernon event

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011, 10:57am

MT. VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The Downtown After Five- Taste of Mt. Vernon will be at Tavern on 10th on April 28.

Admission is $5 and the event will be from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Diners can try food and drinks from Tommy T's, 9th Street Grill, Silver Streak, Papa Z's, GenKota Winery, King Barbacoa, What's for Dessert and Smokin' T's.

Vendors will charge a small fee to sample their food and a cash bar will be available.

There will also be live music from entertainment duo Jeff and Ian.

Downtown After Five was created to highlight improvements to the district and raise awareness for the positive things downtown and in the community.

For more information you can call 618-242-6866.

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Concert at Rend Lake College to benefit music students

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011, 3:44pm

MT. VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The Courtney Cox and The Rainmakers Jazz concert will be at Rend Lake College on Wednesday, March 30.

The concert will be at 7 p.m. and will benefit the RLC music students. Donations to the RLC Music Scholarship fund will be collected at the door.

For more information you can call 618-437-5321 ext. 1817.

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Seniors Circle Dance in Mt. Vernon

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011, 3:33pm

MT. VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The Seniors Circle Dance will be at Veterens Park Community Building on Thursday, March 30.

Adults 50 and older can dance, visit and socialize. There will be bands and karaoke along with sodas and water for $1. You can bring finger foods to share.

Admission is $3 for Senior Circle members and $5 for non-members. For more information you can call 618-241-8567.

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Weight loss seminar in Mt. Vernon shows how to eat normally, improve health

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Monday, March 28th, 2011, 11:28am

Weight loss seminar in Mt. Vernon shows how to eat normally, improve health

MT. VERNON, IL (KFVS) - Rita Schackmann will hosting a weight loss seminar on Saturday, April 2 at the Mt. Vernon Holiday Inn.

Schackmann is a weight control manager and offers to teach her way of success if you are battling five pounds or 195 pounds. The seminar will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Admission is $10 and it is suggested to get there a half hour early for a good seat. The doors will close when the seating is filled.

Schackmann will offer tips like:

First steps needed
Daily foods needed
Managing special occasions
Failure management
Exercise
Keys to maintenance

Participators can register for two $10 drawings during the seminar. For more information you can call 618-783-2084 or 618-553-2084.

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Blues Night at the Granada Center

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Friday, March 25th, 2011, 4:12pm

MT. VERNON, IL (KFVS) - Tickets are on sale for Blues Night with Kim Massie and the Solid Senders on Saturday, March 26.

Blues night will be at the Granada Center for the Performing Arts. The doors will open at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For more information you can call the center at 618-740-0707 or click here to visit their website.

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Mr. Steve from PBS Kids to visit Cedarhurst

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011, 10:50am

Mr. Steve from PBS Kids to visit Cedarhurst

MT. VERNON, IL (KFVS) - Cedarhurst Center for the Arts and WSIU Public Broadcasting is hosting a free concert with Mr. Steve from PBS Kids on Saturday, April 2.

The public is invited to this family-friendly event. After his performance, Mr. Steve will hold an autograph and photo session. Activities like hat making, a scavenger hunt and storytime sessions will also be included.

The concert will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mitchell Performance Hall. It will begin at 1:30 p.m. and last about an hour.

Before Mr. Steve's performance, families will be entertained with Cedarmouse and the PBS Kids character SuperWHY.

For more informationi you can call WSIU at 618-453-5595 or click here to visit their website.

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