How Sweet It Is: Steve Leslie Sings James Taylor
Experience an evening of classic songwriting and warm, soulful melodies at How Sweet It Is: Steve Leslie Sings James Taylor on Nov. 18, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Knox Memorial Theater in Mount Vernon, Ohio, where Grammy Award-winning artist Steve Leslie brings James Taylor’s timeless music to life with smooth baritone vocals, masterful guitar work, and a heartfelt performance that captures the spirit of the legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, performing favorites like “How Sweet It Is,” “Fire and Rain,” and “Carolina In My Mind,” accompanied by piano for an intimate tribute experience hosted by the Community Concert Association of Knox County.
Mount Vernon Winter Craft Market
Celebrate the season at the first annual Mount Vernon Winter Craft Market on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Energy Field, 896 South Division St. in Mount Vernon, where visitors can browse handmade goods, unique holiday items, and gifts from local small businesses and independent vendors, all while supporting Mount Vernon baseball and softball programs, enjoy a festive shopping atmosphere perfect for kicking off holiday preparations, and take advantage of a low $3 entry fee that helps support local youth athletics while checking items off your holiday list in a welcoming community setting designed to promote local makers, encourage seasonal spirit, and bring families, neighbors, and shoppers together for a day of winter market fun.
Monday, Nov. 17
Family Storytime
WHEN: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County, 201 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
Teen Maker Space Activity: Cooking Night at the Library
WHEN: 3-6 p.m.
WHERE: Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County, 201 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
Tuesday, Nov. 18
Get a Grip on Your Business
WHEN: 9-10 a.m.
WHERE: Chamber Office, 11 S. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
Ready, Set, MOVE!
WHEN: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lashleys Training, 60 Parrott St., Mount Vernon
"Safety Council Meeting - Topic: Chair Yoga: Navigating Workplace Stress
Speaker: Kendra Miller, Fitness Connection, KCH "
WHEN: Noon-1 p.m.
WHERE: Gallagher Center, 1451 Gambier Road, # 6, Mount Vernon
PRICE: $0-18
Poetry Reading with John Yau
WHEN: 5-6 p.m.
WHERE: Community Foundation Theater (Gund Gallery), 101 1/2 College Drive, Gambier
Kenyon Owls Men's Basketball
WHEN: 7-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Kenyon Athletics Center, 221 Duff St., Gambier
Wednesday, Nov. 19
Nutrition Hot Topics with Connections Fitness
WHEN: Noon-12:45 p.m.
WHERE: Connections Fitness, 1375 Yauger Road, Mount Vernon
Estate Planning - Leaving a Legacy
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Gay Street United Methodist Church, 18 N. Gay St., Mount Vernon
MVNU Cougars Men's Basketball
WHEN: 7-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Ariel Arena, 800 Martinsburg Road, Mount Vernon
PRICE: $3-7
Thursday, Nov. 20
Knox County Conversations - November Roundtable Holiday Memories
WHEN: Noon-1 p.m.
WHERE: Public Library of Mount Vernon, 201 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
Taking Control of Health Care Costs in Knox County
WHEN: 5:30-7 p.m.
WHERE: The Gallagher Centre - 1451 Gambier Road, #6, Mount Vernon
Flesh and Blood Tournaments
WHEN: 6-8 p.m.
WHERE: Find Familiar Games, 300 Tilden Ave., Suite 2, Mount Vernon
KrisB Live, Tall Tales & Short Stories
WHEN: 9:30 p.m.
WHERE: Happy Street Brü Werks, 209 S. Gay St., Mount Vernon
Friday, Nov. 21
Alcove Dinner Theater: Wait Until Dark
WHEN: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Alcove Restaurant & Lounge, 116 S. Main St., Mount Vernon
Six Miles to Nellie at Flappers
WHEN: 8-11 p.m.
WHERE: Flappers Bar & Grille, 15 W. High St., Mount Vernon
Saturday, Nov. 22
Mount Vernon Holiday Farmers Market
WHEN: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
WHERE: Habitat for Humanity, 405 W. Chestnut St., Mount Vernon
Stand Up, Speak Out: Free Community Training
WHEN: 1-4:30 p.m.
WHERE: 212 N. Main St., Mount Vernon
Sunday, Nov. 23
Coleman Gallery Annual Seconds Sales
WHEN: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
WHERE: Coleman Gallery, 218 S. Main St., Mount Vernon
57th Annual Performance of Handel's Messiah by MVNU
WHEN: 7-9 p.m.
WHERE: R.R Hodges Chapel/Auditorium, Campus Drive, Mount Vernon
