Event Briefs for the week of Wednesday, July 30

Greenfield resident to join Nashville musician at WCC

Denver Bierman of Nashville and an orchestra of central Iowa players, including Greenfield resident Zack Valentine on lead alto saxophone, will perform at the Warren Cultural Center 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1. Admission will be free will donation at the door with a love offering taken during the concert to help with Denver’s expenses.

Composer/Arranger/Bandleader Bierman formed Denver and the Mile High Orchestra with a group of friends at Belmont University in 1999. They have traveled the world, playing at churches, conferences and festivals. They performed at two Olympic Games (2002 in Salt Lake City and 2004 in Athens).

Blending a horn section, along with jazz and big band roots, Denver and the Mile High Orchestra have created a power funk sound that defies description and is unlike any other. With Bierman writing and arranging the band’s music, the diverse sounds of legends such as Stevie Wonder, Chicago and Earth Wind and Fire combine for a fresh look at contemporary pop.

Bierman is devoting this year to Christian music — with a Big Band sound. Besides lead vocals, he also plays trumpet. While the music is what defines the band, the live show makes a fan for life. Tight production, a lot of fun and the unexpected make Denver and the Mile High Orchestra an experience like no other.

“It’s inspiring for different reasons,” Bierman said. “There’s nothing like being with people in that moment with you, involved with you, inspired by your songs. There’s nothing better than that.”

WC Iowa Gospel Sing Aug. 2

The West Central Iowa Gospel Sing, formerly known as the Guthrie County Southern Gospel Sing, will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2 at The Gathering Place in Greenfield.

Acts on the docket for the program are Higher Power, Liberty Belles, Formans, Ambassadors of Grace, Loynachans, Craig Kruse, Sounds of Inspiration, Hillsong, Heaven Bound Gospel Band, True Love, Doc McCauley and Phil Hague.

Doors will open at 9:45 a.m. Admission is free will donation and seating and food are available.

Back to School School Supply Drive

The Nodaway Valley Student Council is hosting a school supply donation drive for those in need of supplies. They are accepting supplies for all grades and buildings.

The drive is 3-6:30 p.m. Aug. 13-15 at the north doors of the high school.

With questions, email jennifer.reed@nodawayvalley.org or chloe.rardin@nodawayvalley.org.

Wings Fly-In/HOF induction Aug. 23

The Iowa Aviation Museum will host its 32nd annual Wings Fly-In/Drive-In and Hall of Fame Induction 7:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 at the museum at the Greenfield airport northeast of town.

A pancake breakfast, served by the Fontanelle Lions Club, costs $10. Pilots in command and preschoolers eat free. Price of breakfast includes museum admission.

Hall of Fame induction will follow breakfast.