With Our Appreciation,
The Board of the Lake Vermilion Cultural Center
Invites You To
Saturday, June 20th
Herb Lamppa Civic Center • 402 Pine St.,
Tower, MN 55790
How Many Ways Can We Say
Thank You?
This year’s Midsummer Gala is centered on gratitude, thankfulness, and appreciation — a heartfelt thank-you to the volunteers, choir members, generous donors, board members, and friends who have supported the Lake Vermilion Cultural Center over the years.
We also look forward to welcoming new dinner guests as we celebrate another exciting season of programs and community connection.
5:00 PM — In-person silent auction and cash bar open at the Herb Lamppa Civic Center
6:00 PM — Turkey dinner with all the fixings
Following dinner — Live auction featuring special trips, sports tickets, and more
Guests and supporters may take part in the online auction even if they are unable to attend the gala. Bidding begins June 12 at 9 AM and ends June 20 at 6 PM.
An in-person silent auction will also be held at the Civic Center beginning at 5 PM on June 20, with items such as planter baskets, wine baskets, special activities, and the always-popular basket from Canelake’s Candies.
The live auction will follow dinner and will feature exciting items such as a 7-night stay at an alpine chalet in France, Vikings tickets, Minnesota Wild tickets, and more.
Items are being collected now for all auctions. Donations may include baskets, cash gifts, or special activities such as pie making, pasty making, boat rides, vacation stays, or other memorable experiences.
To donate an item or activity, call Mary Batinich at 218-753-4100 and leave a message, or email malexbat@gmail.com.
32auctions.com/LVCC2026
Download Fillable Registration Form
MIDSUMMER TICKETS NOW ON SALE:
DEADLINE JUNE 10TH
JOIN IN THE FUN….THE SILENT AUCTION STARTS HERE!
We invite everyone to view & bid on items prior to the event on June 20th.
Bidding begins June 12th at 9AM
and ends June 20th at 6 PM.
TO REGISTER FOR THE SILENT AUCTION
Scan QR code or click this link: 32auctions.com/LVCC2026
Upcoming Events
The summer programming at the LVCC is made possible by a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council.
Information will also be available on the LVCC FB page.
The LVCC is located at 705 Main Street in Tower.
May 2026
Travelogue & Potluck, The Holy Land
Travelogue & Potluck, Thailand!
June 2026
Travelogue & Potluck: Travel to Norway!
Kid’s Day and more!
Travelogue & Potluck, Guatemala!
Irene Hartfield’s Birthday Concert
Finnish Himmeli Straw Mobiles
July 2026
Northern Lights Music Festival Chamber Concert
Entertainer Courtney Yasmineh
Kids Watercolor Fun
Mandalas for Young and “Old”
Mandalas and Margaritas!
PURCHASE MIDSUMMER TICKETS BY JUNE 10TH
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About Saint mary’s Concert Hall
We are 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