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RSVP Date is June 4th for the LVCC Midsummer Benefit Live and Silent Auction Update
The RSVP date for the annual Midsummer Benefit for the Lake Vermilion Cultural Center (LVCC) is June 4th. Tickets are still available for the annual event, to be held on June 15th. The evening includes a silent auction, a dinner with speaker Senator Grant...
Tickets available for Midsummer at LVCC on June 15 in Tower
TOWER- This year’s Midsummer fundraiser will have both a new look and a look back since the fundraiser started 12 years ago. Midsummer will be held on Saturday, June 15, with a dinner and silent and live auction at the Lamppa Civic Center, followed by entertainment...
Hartfield Birthday Concert Benefit for Vermilion Cultural Center
TOWER, Minn., May 25, 2024 – Well-known Ely keyboard player and vocalist Irene Hartfield will perform a benefitconcert for the Lake Vermilion Cultural Center on Friday, June 7th at 7:00 p.m. at the center. Admission is a free will donation. The event also coincides...
Board Bits
At the January annual board meeting, the directors of the Lake Vermilion Cultural Center (LVCC) bid farewell to Don Erickson upon his retirement, and welcomed Dr. Amy Banks to the board. Erickson served as chairman for two years and served on several committees...
LVCC Awarded a Matching Grant
Kudos to Debbie Prutsman for writing a grant application to the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board which resulted in a $25,000 matching grant award. The $50,000 will be put to good use as we sheetrock the interior...
Midsummer Silent Auction 2024
Make plans to attend this year's upcoming Midsummer on June 15 to bid on auction items including various activities. They provide a fun, memorable experience to share with your friends and family. In addition to the silent auction, every year amazing live auction...
Reverend Stephen Schaitberger Presents Talk on Enmegahbowh
Author Stephen Schaitberger will be speaking about his book “Stands Before His People, Enmegahbowh and the Ojibwe” at the Midsummer Festival in Tower on June 15. Almost fifteen years ago, the Reverend Stephen Schaitberger worked for the Episcopal Diocese of...
James Marttila – In Memoriam
James Marttila, PharmD (for Doctor of Pharmacy), was a Trustee of the Lake Vermilion Cultural Center for many years and held the offices of Treasurer and President. His organizational skills benefited us in many ways, and he will be greatly missed. He and his wife, Kathy Meyerle have participated in many of our events over the years and have been extremely generous patrons. We are touched that Kathy and family have chosen to have his memorials continue to benefit our organization and facility in Tower, MN.
Lake Vermilion Cultural (and Community) Center
TOWER — Mary Smilanich Batinich is a mover and shaker. There’s plenty of proof. And the 87-year-old powerhouse admits it herself. 87-year-old powerhouse sparks a cultural celebration | December 01, 2023 By Jill Pepelnjak Staff Writer, Hometown Focus Mary’s latest...
The Peter Max Tapestry and Art on the Lake
When Madison Moorhead attended the Art On the Lake Art Show and the memorial honoring her great aunt, Carol Brown, she fell in love with the Peter Max tapestry displayed there. It was originally designed and donated to Minneapolis Children’s Hospital years ago by...