Where Arts, Culture
& Community Come Together
To inspire, educate and engage all ages of the communities in our region through events, performances, workshops and artistic partnerships.
November 2026
Give to the Max Day 2026
A vibrant arts organization that enriches lives by celebrating the diverse cultures of the Iron Range.
Thank you
With over 27 events this summer, we can’t thank you enough for all your support!
Information will also be available on the LVCC FB page.
The LVCC is located at 705 Main Street in Tower.
90th Birthday Inspires a Roaring 20s Fundraiser for LVCC
by CURT LAINE Staff Reporter/Timberjay News TOWER — You only turn 90 once, and Mary Batinich took the opportunity to raise money for the Lake Vermilion Cultural Center, whose renovation is nearing completion. Batinich has been the guiding force behind the historic St….
Summer Event Highlights
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Lake Vermilion Cultural Center
Our Mission statement, “To inspire, educate and engage all ages of the communities in our region through events, performances, workshops and artistic partnerships.”
LVCC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and are tax exempt. Please consider a donation or annual pledge to the Lake Vermilion
Cultural Center and help bring our vision to completion.
Interested in booking your event at LVCC? Contact us for more information!
Our Promise to the Arts
The Lake Vermilion Cultural Center is dedicated to community enrichment through education and the arts by
offering quality programming and providing opportunities to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the area.
History in Tower
When the rich deposit of Iron ore was discovered in Soudan, MN in the late 19th century, a vibrant community sprung up around it. In 1888, a group of English speaking people founded the Episcopal Church, which they named Saint Christopher’s. It later was changed to Saint Mary’s and was known as the “Cousin Jack Church” to indicate that it’s members were mostly Cornish, Welsh, Scottish, English, and Irish. Saint Mary’s historic Church was originally built on the old road between Tower and Soudan. It remained an active Episcopal Church until about 2011 when it was deconsecrated and given to a group of people by the Episcopal Church of MN and a nonprofit was formed. In 2015, the building was moved to the current location and is now the LVCC. by President-Mary Batinich
