The summer season is starting with a fun line-up of events at the Lake Vermilion Cultural Center.

On Saturday, June 14, the Midsummer benefit “Songs of the Journey” will be held at the Herbert Lamppa Civic Center and St. Mary’s Hall. The event begins at 5:00 at the Civic Center with a dinner, speaker, and auctions followed by a musical program across the street in St. Mary’s Hall. There are a few tickets left for this gala evening.

On Saturday, June 21, Irene Hartfleld, popular Ely singer, songwriter and keyboardist will return to St. Mary’s Hall for a concert at 7:00. The auditorium was full last summer for her birthday concert.

Admission will be “pay what you can” with a suggested ticket price of $10. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance on the LVCC website.

On Thursday, June 26, “Mandalas and Margaritas” will be held in the classroom at the Vermilion Park Inn, in Soudan. A mandala rock painting class will be led by Di’s Dots (Diana Magner). Supplies, snacks, margaritas and other beverages will be provided. Tickets are $40 and must be purchased in advance on the LVCC website. Ages 12 and older may attend. However, youth need to be accompanied by a paid adult. A photo of the mandalas may be found on the LVCC website and FB page.

Mark your calendars now for these events and watch this paper, the LVCC Facebook page and the LVCC website for more information as the dates approach. To purchase tickets, go to vermilionculturalcenter.org. The LVCC is located at 705 Main Street in Tower.