Community Calendar

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
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.

HOLMES COUNTY FAIR

In its 96th year, the Holmes County Fair has served as one of the most family friendly and affordable entertainment experiences for people of all ages to enjoy. The 2019 Fair will take place on August 5th through August 10th. We look forward to another successful fair, and hope you will join us for the fourth year at our new location at Harvest Ridge!

We are thrilled to have Lee Greenwood gracing our main stage at the festival this year!
Greenwood was born in Los Angeles, California, and graduated high school in Sacramento in 1960. Although he earned scholarships for both track and music and had opportunities in professional baseball, Greenwood opted to pursue his passion for music. But music was always part of his life, playing the piano at seven years old and saxophone at twelve. He started his first group, Moonbeams, when he was in junior high.

After graduation, Greenwood worked at a casino in Reno, Nevada, with his band the “Apollos”. In 1979 he was discovered by Larry McFadden, bass player and bandleader for country music star Mel Tillis. He signed with the Halsey Agency and began recording. Since the early 80’s, Greenwood has won numerous industry awards, including Male Vocalist of the Year for the Academy of Country Music (1983); two Male Vocalist of the Year awards from the Country Music Association (1983 and 1984); and a Grammy for Top Male Vocal Performance in 1985 for “I.O.U”. In 1985, Greenwood won CMA Song of the Year for writing “God Bless the USA”, a song he says he “felt the need to write. I wanted to have something that would unite Americans from coast to coast, and to instill pride back in the United States.” Exceeding his expectations, “God Bless the USA” has been in the top five of the country music singles charts three times – 1991, 2001, and 2003 – the only song of any genre to achieve that distinction.

Greenwood is involved with a variety of charitable organizations and events. He is the national spokesperson for Products for Good, serves on the advisory board of the Challenger Commission, and is a member of the National Endowment for the Arts Council, which is a presidential appointment. Greenwood is married to Kimberly, and has two sons, Dalton and Parker. His website is leegreenwood.com.

VIP Tickets Available

Free event, thanks to our generous sponsors.
Disney, 1 hour 43 minutes

Christopher Robin — now a family man living in London — receives a surprise visit from his old childhood pal, Winnie-the-Pooh. With Christopher’s help, Pooh embarks on a journey to find his friends — Tigger, Eeyore, Owl, Piglet, Rabbit, Kanga and Roo. Once reunited, the lovable bear and the gang travel to the big city to help Christopher rediscover the joy of life.

Bring your own blankets/seats – or use ours.

Free slice of Domino’s Pizza for those age 18 and under. Other snacks for sale: candy, popcorn, water, and more.