Event Briefs for the week of Wednesday, Nov. 19

Jake McVey coming Nov. 22 to WCC

Music has the power to move the masses and few artists understand that better than Jake McVey. McVey will take the stage 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 at the Warren Cultural Center for a night of unforgettable country music.

A compelling performer who combines his upbeat music and a youthful enthusiasm with a seasoned eye for reading a crowd, McVey gives his all at every show.

“It’s all about entertaining the fans and showing each and every person in the room a good time,” McVey said.

McVey has shared the stage with some of country’s most acclaimed acts, including Blake Shelton, Thomas Rhett, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Little Big Town, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley.

With a chock full touring calendar of over 250 dates a year, growing social numbers and new music, McVey has come a long way, but hasn’t forgotten where he came from.

All tickets are $25. Tickets can be purchased online at warrenculturalcenter.com or at the door the night of the show.

Girls Hoops Fundraiser Meal

A fundraiser meal for the Nodaway Valley girls basketball team will be Sunday, Nov. 23 during Greenfield Lions Club Bingo at The Gathering Place.

The meal will feature hot beef over mashed potatoes, bread and a drink. Bingo begins at 4:30 with the meal 5-6:30 p.m.

‘The Little Town of Christmas’ features local actors at WCC

Plan to get into the Christmas spirit with the Cumberland Rose Players as they present “The Little Town of Christmas” Dec. 12-14 at the Warren Cultural Center, 154 Public Square in Greenfield. The Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7 p.m. with the Sunday show starting at 2 p.m.

“The Little Town of Christmas” consists of about a dozen yuletide sketches. Included are old favorites such as “Twas the Night Before Christmas” and “A Christmas Carol,” alongside interviews with elves and reindeer. There is even an interview with Mrs. Santa Claus, the real boss of the outfit.

Actors in this Cumberland Rose Players production, under the direction of co-directors Amanda Cannon and Trent Buckner, range in age from elementary to adult.

Tickets, $15 for adults and free for students high school age and younger, are available at the door only, with cash or check made out to the Cumberland Rose Players. There are no reserved seats, so make sure you arrive early.

“The Little Town of Christmas” was written by Pat Cook and is produced by special arrangement with Eldridge Publishing Company.