Idiot Jam entertains and impresses

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 11, 2019 9:58 am

The annual jam - originally dubbed the Idiot Jam in honor of Todd Frank of Vinton, whose guitar forum was nicknamed The Village Idiot, the jam took place on Saturday night to a packed house at Garrison's Farmers Mercantile.

Red Cedar Chamber Music at Center Point Library

VINTON TODAY
September 6, 2019 2:44 pm

The Friends of the Center Point Library is sponsoring Red Cedar Chamber Music who will be performing Jazz tunes on Thursday, September 26 at 7:00 p.m.

In Depth: Dora and the Lost City of Gold

VINTON PALACE THEATRE
September 4, 2019 5:36 pm

"I am here to tell you that you will be shockingly entertained." Christy LemireNOW SHOWINGDORA and the Lost City of GoldFriday, September 6 through Thursday, September 12 at 7 pm Wednesday, September 11 at 2 pmRated PGRunning Time 102 minutesHola! I know, Dora, Dora, Dora, the Explorer.

Erin Horst Wins Best Actress Award

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 26, 2019 9:30 pm

Erin Horst, daughter of Gerald and Marcy Horst of Vinton, was nominated as "Best Actress in a Featured Role, Musical" as a member of the Iowa Stage Theatre Company in the production of "Fun Home.

The Music Man doesn't fail to Entertain once again

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 12, 2019 4:28 pm

With an outstanding performance by the cast of ACT I, the group didn't fail to wow the crowd. From the live band in the orchestra pit to the tiniest actors on the stage the show was sheer perfection.

In Depth: Yesterday

VINTON PALACE THEATRE
August 9, 2019 8:05 am

Friday, August 9 through Thursday, August 15 at 7 pm Wednesday, August 14 at 2 pmRated PG-13Running Time 116 minutesJack Milak (Himesh Patel) is the only guy in the world who has ever heard of the Beatles.

ACT I to present The Music Man's first performance this Saturday

ACT I OF BENTON COUNTY
August 8, 2019 3:26 pm

ACT I’s production of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man opens this Saturday afternoon in the Vinton-Shellsburg High School Auditorium. The six performances of this classic small-town Iowa musical is presented in honor of the Vinton Sesquicentennial.

The Price Sisters and Milltown Bring Bluegrass to Garrison!

VINTON TODAY
July 29, 2019 6:06 am

The Price Sisters and their band come to us from Monroe County, Ohio. Inspired by Bill Monroe, twin sisters Lauren (mandolin) and Leanna (fiddle) are creating a lot of excitement in the traditional music world with their unique interpretation of the old Monroe classics.

In Depth: Men in Black: International

VINTON PALACE THEATRE
July 22, 2019 9:30 am

This week at 7 pm - Men in Black: International. You might join me in wondering, how can they do MIB without Will or Tommy Lee? However, I have to admit, Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson who first met on screen in Thor: Ragnarok, have piqued my interested.

Center Point to host Vinton Community Band July 13

CENTER POINT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
July 7, 2019 10:14 pm

On Saturday, July 13, the Vinton Community Band will hold a concert at 7:00 p.m. at Fross Park. The event is sponsored by the Center Point Historical Society.