From the Front row of the Balcony: Shrek 4 a perfect way to begin Digital Age

VINTON TODAY
July 7, 2010 12:01 pm

Editor's Note: This is a new feature at Vinton Today, sort of a trial run to see if VT readers are interested in something like this. I will see the new movie that plays at the Palace, and write a short review from a very non-movie critic perspective.

Digital and 3D eras begin with 'Shrek 4' Friday at Palace

PALACE MANAGER MARCY HORST
July 1, 2010 9:52 am

On Friday, July 2, 2010 the First Digital 3D movie will be shown at the Palace Theatre in Vinton, IA.  Showings for “Shrek Forever After” will be Friday, July 2 through Thursday, July 8 at 7 p.

Digital era nears for Palace; 'Juliet' to be last 35-mm film there

PALACE MANAGER MARCY HORST
June 16, 2010 5:19 pm

We’re counting down the days at the Palace Theatre!  One final 35 mm movie and then we not only enter the digital age, but also become the only theatre in the world with $3 3D!  I haven’t actually researched the last bit of that statement, but I’m pretty confident I’m correct in that assertion!  Donations are still coming in from near and far.

'Robin Hood' next at Palace screen; digital progress continues

PALACE MANAGER MARCY HORST
June 15, 2010 11:46 am

Staff and volunteers at the Palace Theatre were excited to receive the first five cases of RealD 3D glasses last Friday.  It’s getting closer! Remember, following “Robin Hood” this week and “Letters from Juliet” next, the Palace will close June 25 through July 1 for our digital installation.

Cooling Dance Center Spring Dance Recital Celebrates 20 Years

COOLING DANCE CENTER
June 14, 2010 12:29 pm

Cooling Dance Center presented the Spring Dance Recital entitled "Dance Crossing" celebrating 20 years of dance. Photos courtesy of Jan Andreesen.

ACT I Second Stage! Summer Theatre Camp SPLASHTASTIC is off to a great start

VINTON TODAY
June 14, 2010 12:28 pm

ACT I Second Stage! Summer Theatre Camp SPLASHTASTIC is off to a great start in Van Horne. Campers have been busy participating in workshops about dialogue, articulation, pantomime, characterization and singing.

'Iron Man 2' brings Downey back to Palace screen

VINTON PALACE THEATRE
June 9, 2010 10:08 am

Summer has officially arrived!  I’m enjoying my first sun burn, a rash of bug bites, and on Friday the kids wrap up the 2009-2010 school year and “Iron Man 2” opens on the Palace big screen.

'Iron Man 2' coming to Palace screen

PALACE MANAGER MARCY HORST
June 3, 2010 10:57 am

Summer has officially arrived!  I’m enjoying my first sun burn, a rash of bug bites, and on Friday the kids wrap up the 2009-2010 school year and “Iron Man 2” opens on the Palace big screen.

"The Back-Up Plan"

MARCY HORST
May 25, 2010 7:50 am

After a successful ACT I run, we’re back to our full movie schedule with “The Back-Up Plan,” playing Friday, May 28 through Thursday, June 3 at 7 p.

'Clash of Titans' follows last weekend of 'Bus Stop'

MARCY HORST
May 20, 2010 7:40 am

ACT I presents “Bus Stop” one more weekend, taking the stage Friday, May 21 and Saturday, May 22 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, May 23 at 2 p.m.