This time of year is full of transition for families with children heading back to school. Asking the right questions to your kids can help you understand their goals, worries, and excitement for the upcoming school year. imom.com shares a list of questions that you can ask your kids to get some good conversation going.
For many students in Knox County, it’s back to school week! We’ll be sharing tips for kids and parents to make this week easy for you. Today we shared 5 back to school lessons that you can teach your children that will not only help them get ready for school, but also help them create good habits for life.
Melissa Nowicki serves on the Entertainment Committee for the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival Board. She talked with WNZR about this year’s Cheerleading Competition.
Jacob Francis serves on the Operations Committee for the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival Board. He talked with local media about this year’s Car Cruise-In.
He shares the details of this year’s event, including the NEW Kid’s Choice Award!
He also shares information about this year’s t-shirts and a special poker run happening to support the festival.
Anthony McNeal, downtown manager of Experience Mount Vernon, leads the KidZone at the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival.
He talks about how the festival helps support the local community.
He shares details of this year’s KidZone and gives details about the events happening each day of the festival.
The KidZone is at the South end of Main Street, by the South Stage, and by the Buchwald Center and the dog fountain.
Anthony McNeal shares his excitement about the growth of downtown, including the renovations and new businesses. We hope that you will join WNZR in downtown Mount Vernon this week!
Susan Kahrl serves on the entertainment committee of the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival Board and leads the Youth Showcase. She talked with local media about this year’s festival.
She talks about how this festival is growing and getting better every year. She shares details of this year’s Youth Showcase and tells us what to expect at the festival. The Youth Showcase will be held Friday and Saturday from noon to 1 on the South Stage by the KidZone.
Susan Kahrl shares her excitement about meeting new people in the community at the festival. We hope that you will join WNZR in downtown Mount Vernon this week!
Joe Bell serves as the Co-Director of the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival Board. He talked with local media about this year’s festival.
He talks about how this festival has something for everyone and lets people be creative. He shares details of this year’s Festival Wood Challenge and explains the theme of creating toys and unique items for children. The Wood Challenge items will be on display in the Mount Vernon Grand Hotel Ballroom throughout the festival. They will be auctioned off on Saturday, 8/13 at 6pm in front of City Hall.
Joe also talks about another NEW creative challenge for local artists involving 8-foot carousel horses!
Another NEW event at this year’s festival is the Bistro. Play It Blue Jazz will perform Friday night from 10pm – 11pm for a perfect and relaxing way to end the evening.
Joe Bell shares his excitement about seeing imagination and creativity coming to life at the festival. We hope that you will join WNZR in downtown Mount Vernon this week!
Trina Trainor serves as the Co-Director of the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival Board. She talked with local media about this year’s festival. She talks about what makes this event important to her.
She thanks sponsors and partners and shares an overview of this year’s schedule, performers, and vendors.
Joe Rinehart serves as the Chairman of the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival Board. He talked with local media about this year’s festival. He talks about what makes this event so special – it is a celebration of arts and music in our community. He thanks sponsors and partners and shares an overview of this year’s schedule. Joe shares how people can support the festival and the need for volunteers, especially on setup this Thursday, 8/11. Joe explains how you can “Choose YOUR Experience” at the festival.