SPONSORED BY: The Clear Fork Valley Chamber of Commerce, Jamison Well Drilling, Wishmaker House B&B, Fast Eddie’s Pizza, Smith Hardware, Edward Jones, Country Meadows Care Center, Mechanics Bank, Allen Cabinetry, Cedar Lake Clock Repair, Mansfield/Richland Co. Public Library, Richland Bank, Comfort Inn/Splash Harbor, Blackstone Insurance, Southern Title of Ohio, and Rick & Juli Baker.

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Wade [Music for River and people]

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Aug 2 @ 7:00 am – Sep 8 @ 8:00 am

Aug. 2-Sept. 8, 2019
Downtown Footbridge
Meet the Artist Reception: Friday, Aug. 2, CA&C Depot, South Main Street (additional details forthcoming)

What Is It?

Wade [Music for River and people] is an interactive music installation composed in real time by the flowing river and the movement of people. It is an invitatio for people to step into and create a musical experience with our natural surroundings. Wade premiered in Nashville in April 2018 and received a “Best In Nashville” award from the Nashville Scene.

About Wade [Mount Vernon]

For the Mount Vernon, Ohio, installation, three rivers are used to create the music. The Kokosing River sings the soprano notes, the Walhonding River creates the mid line, and the Muskingum River provides the bass. Using these three rivers, the piece traces the flow of water for its start near Mount Vernon to its confluence with the mighty Ohio River near Marietta. Through the month of August, Wade [Music for River and People] will rise and fall along with the rivers that feed the Ohio Valley.

For an example of the music you may hear, visit Doenges’ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/aaronhokedoenges/.

Rivers + You = Music

Real Time data about the Kokosing, the Walhonding, and the Muskingum Rivers’ depth and flow is pulled from the United States Geological Survey website and is transformed into changing pitches and dynamics of the piece. As the rivers’ depths rise and fall, the notes also rise and fall. As the rivers flow faster or slower, the volume of the piece grows louder or softer.

At the same time, new musical elements are added and existing ones are modulated as people move over the bridge, throughout the installation space. Motion sensors pic up your movement and us it to change the notes of the piece. The more movement there is, the more dramatic the change. The audience is immersed in, and changes, the sonic flow of the rivers around them.

Who is the artist?

Aaron Hoke DoengesAaron Hoke Doenges is a sound artist and composer living in Nashville, Tenn. Originally from Mount Vernon, Doenges spent his childhood riding the Kokosing Gap Trail and catching crawfish in Delano Run. He graduated from Mount Vernon High School (1998) and Mount Vernon Nazarene University (2003) before moving to Nashville to study music composition at Belmont University (2009).

For more information, visit www.aaronhokedoenges.com or follow @aaronhokedoenges on Facebook or Instagram.

Indian Mound Mall Puts a New Spin on Back-To-School Traditions @ Indian Mound Mall

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Aug 2 @ 11:00 am – Aug 16 @ 12:00 pm

Indian Mound Mall Puts a New Spin on Back-To-School Traditions
Community celebration and opportunity to give back will kick off the new school year

Indian Mound Mall will help the community kick off the new
school year with two events: Back-to-School Party and Stuff the Bus. During Stuff the Bus, from
Aug. 2nd until Aug. 16th, guests will have the opportunity to support local schools by donating
supplies and resources for students and teachers in need. As a celebratory kick-off for the
donation event, Indian Mound Mall will host a Back-to-School Party on Aug. 2nd from 11am-2pm.
This family-friendly event aims to celebrate a new academic year for local students of all grade
levels, while also showing support for schools in the community. Back-to-School Party will
feature entertaining activities, such as giveaways, craft stations, games and more. Bring along a
school supply to donate and get your picture taken with one of the Paw Patrol pups from 11am1pm in the Food Court.
Indian Mound Mall recognizes the important role our schools play in driving the future of our city,
and we wanted to host two events that support exactly that,” said Linnea Gold, Marketing
Director. “Stuff the Bus and Back-to-School Party truly align with our community values, and
we’re looking forward to not only celebrating with families through a fun event, but also giving
back in a meaningful way.”
Indian Mound Mall is proud to partner with Big Sandy for Stuff the Bus and Back-to-School
Party.
Stuff the Bus and Back-to-School Party are the latest examples of Indian Mound Mall’s
engaging programs and events for the community. This is just one example of parent company
Washington Prime Group’s commitment to creating a community center where guests can not
only shop, but also have new experiences and celebrate seasonal traditions, like
Back-to-School, together.
For additional information on Stuff the Bus and Back-to-School Party or other upcoming events
at Indian Mound Mall, visit www.indianmoundmall.com.

Beat The Heat – August 1st Friday @ Downtown Mt. Vernon

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Aug 2 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Beat the Heat as Main Street Mount Vernon Presents August First Friday

Great food, music and family fun for all at the 2019 downtown First Friday season. Main Street Mount Vernon is thrilled to bring fun, free, family entertainment for the residents of Mount Vernon and beyond.

Your furry family is welcomed at the August 2nd Dog Days of Summer themed event. The Main Stage will host Three Rivers Bluegrass, sponsored by Mid Ohio Suzuki Honda Yamaha Kawasaki (Mid-Ohio Power Sports), and the South Stage Entertainment is Soul Legacy, sponsored by Herald’s Appliances and Electronics and MTVarts. Dunk those Dog Day Blues with COTC Central Ohio Technical College. Meet Jungle Joe and his Crickey Croc friends. Bring your puppy pals for dog treats and giveaways. Don’t miss this PAWsome Event! Ever wonder what upstairs looks like downtown? Get a sneak peek into “Hidden Spaces” with Knox County Landmarks Foundation in August’s look at historic downtown buildings.

WNZR is hosting a “DAWGUST Costume Parade” as part of the celebration. Bring your dog to August First Friday in downtown Mount Vernon and join the fun and parade! The DAWGUST Costume Parade will take place at 7:15 p.m. The parade will start at Big Blue (located beside First Knox National Bank, on South Main Street), travel around the square. Each dog and owner will be announced once they arrive at the South Stage. Pre-registration is from 6:30 p.m. to 7:10 p.m. at Big Blue. You have 3 chances to win: 1 – The first 50 dogs showing up in costume will receive a doggy goody bag provided by Complete Care Animal Hospital. Pet owners are encouraged to also wear costumes! 2 – All dog owners can register their dogs to win a special prize basket! There are 2 doggy prize baskets: one for small to medium size dogs and one for medium to large size dogs. 3 – Anyone visiting the Big Blue location at First Friday can enter to win a special “Shape Up, Clean Up, Drink Up, Dress Up and Soak Up” prize basket. The prize package is valued at over $240! PLUS, WNZR will have a Doggy Photo Booth setup near Big Blue! Stop by and get your picture taken with your pet!

The First Friday Cruise-In is on the square for the 2019 season. Sponsored by Storyside Church, this feature, in partnership with Knox Cars and Coffee, brings out the car enthusiast in all of us. Head up to the square to try your hand at some fun yard games; winners get gift cards! Yard games are coordinated by the Knox County Board of Realtors.

Balloon animals, face painting, and magic tricks, oh my! Rex Naylor, balloon animal artist, and Jimmy Bercham, magician, will be in front of Paragraphs Bookstore on S. Main Street. Face painting by First Church of The Nazarene will be located on the square. Kids’ entertainment is sponsored by Half Baked Cafe and Catering, Knox Community Hospital, and Paragraphs Bookstore.

Farm Friday is designed to showcase our local agriculture and the people who bring it to life. Located on E. Vine Street and the First-Knox National Bank parking lot, each month will showcase at least one animal group. August is all about the dogs. Farm Friday is sponsored by First-Knox National Bank and Advantage Ag & Equipment. If you are interested in joining in or sponsoring the displays, please contact Farm Friday Coordinator, Kate Meyers 740.504.0044.

A musical exhibit by Aaron Hoke Doenges Studio will be featuring the sounds of the Kokosing, the Walhouding, and Muskingham rivers’ depth and flow pulled from the United States Geological Survey website and transformed into changing pitches and dynamics of the piece. “I’m really looking forward to bringing Wade [Music for River and People] to my home town. There are so many people in Mount Vernon that fostered my creativity growing up, and I’m excited to get to share with them how that has grown,” says Doenges. For more information, visit: www.aaronhokedoenges.com. #waderivermusic

Traffic will be closed one block north of Public Square, around the Square and on South Main Street down to the Ohio Avenue starting at 4:30 p.m. Rain location for the band is the CA&C Depot, 501 S. Main St. If you have questions, please contact Carrie Hyman, Executive Director, at 740-393-1481.

Details for the First Friday season are listed at mainstreetmountvernon.com.

The mission of Main Street Mount Vernon is to energize and strengthen an authentic and uniquely local downtown experience.

Sunset in the Park – Ariel Foundation Park @ Ariel Foundation Park

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Aug 2 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Enjoy the perfect summer evening with musical entertainment, wine/beer and appetizers, and the stunning setting of Ariel-Foundation Park. Proceeds benefit the ongoing development of the wildflower gardens at the park.

This intimate ticketed event will feature music by the Knox County Jazz Syndicate: Joe Jancura on piano, Ted Buehrer on trumpet, Jim Frady on trombone, Andrew Clarkson on bass, Chris Miller on drums, and Alison Cline on vocals.

Admission includes one drink and evening appetizers.

TICKETS
$20/individuals 21 and over
$10 for those 20 years and under

TABLE SPONSORS (will be recognized in the event program and throughout the event):
$200 for 8 tickets

Tickets will be sold at upcoming Ariel-Foundation Park concerts and online through EventBrite.com.

Super Unknown @ Bad Apple @ Bad Apple Pub

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Aug 2 @ 10:00 pm – 1:00 am

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Antiques in the Alley @ Historic Downtown Millersburg

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Aug 3 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Do you love Antiques, recycled items, up-cycled or unique lawn art? Are you interested in true artisans and having an item that is truly one of a kind? Antiques in the Alley encompasses the entire town of Millersburg including the Courthouse Lawn, alleys, sidewalks and shops! The Burg throws open it’s doors and let’s everyone take the entire day to search for the perfect item to take home. Food and drinks can be found in any of our pubs and food trucks. Plan to stick around because the night brings entertainment-whether you prefer live or Karaoke, it’s all here. Be sure to book your hotel early-make a weekend of it!

July – August 2019 Jul – Aug 2019