I have to admit, as I went to watch "The Last 5 Years" at the Palace during one of the dress rehearsals I knew it was going to be a tough one to see for me.

The Last Five Years is a contemporary musical that ingeniously chronicles the 5 year life of a marriage, from meeting to break-up or break-up to meeting depending on how you look at it.

Mark your calendars for Vinton Popcorns 3rd free movie night!  Vinton Popcorn will be hosting the movie Frozen on February 21st at 7pm in the Vinton highschool auditorium.

Friday, January 24 through Thursday, January 30 at 7 pmWednesday, January 29 at 2 pmRated PGRunning Time 101 minutesAfter losing his wife, the eccentric Dr.

The Cedar River Whalers will join musical forces with Todd Frank and Milwaukee musicians, Larry Bister & Jan Leman to warm things up in January! Come hear some great Americana, originals and Country Music with a concertina twist! Probably a tall tale or two as well!Farmers-Mercantile-HallRefreshments by the Garrison Library!Sunday, January 19th 2:00 pm to 4:30 pmAdmission: $10 children freeEditor's Note: The concerts in Garrison are always a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

...if you don't feel just a bit warm and gooey watching this film then you are probably cynical, bitter, or dead. -Julian Wood NOW SHOWING A Beautiful Day in the NeighborhoodFriday, January 3 through Thursday, January 9 at 7 pm ADDED MATINEESSaturday, January 4 at 3 pmSunday, January 5 at 3 pmWednesday, January 8 at 2 pmRated PGRunning Time 108 minutesIn a generous nod to Mister Rogers, 13-15 free tickets are now available at each showing of "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.

ACT I of Benton County is pleased to announce that we will be holding auditions for our upcoming musical production of Jason Robert Brown’s musical The Last Five Years.

Area children gathered at the Vinton Skate Center on Saturday to enjoy various carnival games. Tickets for the event were a mere 10 cents. With prices given out in true carnival style, the children had a fun time as they knocked over milk jugs, tried to land penguins on icebergs and went fishing among other activities.

Why was Elsa born with magical powers? The answer is calling her and threatening her kingdom. Together with Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven, she'll set out on a dangerous but remarkable journey.

The Vinton-Shellsburg High School choirs put a standing-room audience in the holiday spirit Thursday night in the high school auditorium, under the direction of Michala Martin.