Entertainment

The annual Idiot Jam will be held on Saturday, September 7 from 7-10:00 p.m. at Farmer's Mercantile in Garrison. Local talent including Todd Frank and many of his musician friends from across the country will be performing. There will be great music and a great time for all to enjoy. A freewill donation will be collected for admission. The Garrison Public Library will be providing concessions for a donation.

Urbana Days was celebrated this past weekend. Residents came out to enjoy the wrap-up on Saturday evening with a free concert on Main Street. The town came out and enjoyed several vendors at the evening concert. Many of you in the area know immediately who I'm talking about when I say, "The Schmidt Brothers." The band held the family-friendly concert with a mix of country, classic rock pop tunes.

Rooster Auto Sales and Service will hold a movie night this Thursday evening. The activities will kick off at 7:00 p.m. Join in this FREE Family Fun event!Events will include:Train RidesYard GamesPrizesBouncy HouseAnd Much Much More!The movie will begin at sunset! The business is located at 410 H Ave. in Vinton.Don't forget to bring your own chair!

ACT I of Benton County will be performing the hit musical Rock of Ages this weekend at the Palace Theatre in Vinton. The musical is built around popular rock hits from the 1980s and features songs from Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, and many more!The story is centered in Hollywood in the late 1980s and follows Drew, an aspiring rock star who longs to take the stage as the next big thing, and Sherrie, a small town girl fresh off the bus from Kansas with stars in her eyes.

The Bucktown Americana Music Show will be at Farmers Mercantile Hall in Garrison, Iowa on Sunday, August 18th for an afternoon of 0ld Time, Bluegrass and Americana music. Based out of the Quad Cities area, they host a wonderful series of shows each year in Davenport, IA. Always a lot of fun! Come join us as they bring their show to Garrison. Refreshments by Garrison Library! Hope to see you there!https://www.

Cool off at the library for a movie and popcorn!On Friday, July 26th join us for a showing of, "Zootopia."Mark the following dates on your calendar and join us for more movie fun This summer!August 9th-EncantoAugust 16th-Monsters UniversityWhen? Friday, Jul 26, 2024, 1:00 PMWhere? Vinton Iowa Public Library, 510 2nd Avenue, Vinton

Join the Vinton Public Library at the free showing of 'Inside Out 2' at the Vinton Palace Theater. This event has been rescheduled to Monday, July 29th, 2024 at 1:00 pm. Attendance is capped at 100, and this event is on a first-come first-served basis. 

Event Information'Inside Out 2' at the Vinton Palace TheaterThe fun just keeps coming this summer! Make plans to join us at the Vinton Palace Theatre on Monday, July 22nd at 1pm for a free showing of the brand-new movie 'Inside Out 2'! Seats are capped at 100 and are available on a first-come first-served basis.When?Monday, Jul 22, 2024, 01:00 PMWh

World-touring acoustic blues pioneer, Catfish Keith, has established himself as one of the most exciting country blues performers of our time. He will be in Garrison for a Sunday afternoon of foot-stomping, deep delta blues and American roots music on Sunday, July 14th at 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm.Admission: $15 and Children are free!Refreshments will be provided by the Garrison Library for a freewill donation.

We are beyond excited to announce our 2024 Cast Lists!Due to overwhelming response at auditions, we have placed all children and teens into the RED cast or GREEN cast. Some cast members appear in both casts; please read cast lists carefully.*Understudies for lead roles are listed at the end of both cast lists.RED CAST IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE:(Performs 11/21 at 7 pm, 11/23 and 11/24 at 1 pm)The Family:GENEVIEVE- Ayla NeveGRANDPA BAXTER- Dave GatesGRANDMA BAXTER- Sue GatesMARIE- Scarlett GirouxHARRY- Henry GroomThe PartyCLARA- Payzlee SteeleLOUISE (her teen sister)-Isabella BistlineTEEN PARTY GUESTS- Lila Knittel, Lexi Van ReeCHILD PARTY GUESTS- Brylea Burt, Leigha Kane, Ella Lacey, Carolynne Liedtke, Cora Stadheim, Lexi VaskeFRITZ- Henry GroomDROSSELMEYER- Alexander VasquezMAGICAL TOYS:TEDDY BEAR DOLL- Christian LiedtkeWIND UP SOLDIER- Lillian VoelkerSWISS MILKMAID DOLL- Chloee HouchinHARLEQUIN DOLL- Olivia TalbertMUSIC BOX DANCER- Isabella BistlineThe BattleMICE- Joaquin Carter, Alyce Lundry, Hannah McGarvey, Brynn Oberhoffer, Ava Sutton, Olivia TalbertMOUSE QUEEN- Scarlett GirouxNUTCRACKER PRINCE- Owen SextonSOLDIERS- Oliver Conklin, Addilynn Hill, Chloee Houchin, Christian Liedtke, Monroe Munson, Hayley VaskeThe Land of the SweetsTREES- Avia Birker, Gia Birker, Scarlett Giroux, Lexi Vaske, Lillian Voelker, Leigha KaneSNOW MAIDENS- Isabella Bistline, Bailey Clark, Lila Knittel, Ella Stickles, Lexi Van Ree, Avery WeberLITTLE SNOWFLAKES- Joaquin Carter, Alyce Lundry, Hannah McGarvey, Brynn Oberhoffer, Ava SuttonCLARA AND PRINCE DUET- Payzlee Steele and Owen SextonSWEETS ANNOUNCERS- Gia Birker, Lillian VoelkerPEPPERMINT- Brylea Burt, Henry Groom, Ella Lacey, Carolynne Liedtke, Cora Stadheim, Olivia TalbertSWEET TEA- Oliver Conklin, Addilynn Hill, Chloee Houchin, Christian Liedtke, Monroe Munson, Hayley VaskeHOT CHOCOLATE- Avia Birker, Gia Birker, Scarlett Giroux, Lillian Voelker, Leigha Kane, Lexi VaskeSTRUDEL- Isabella Bistline, Bailey Clark, Lila Knittel, Ella Stickles, Lexi Van Ree, Avery WeberCUPCAKE BAKERS- Christian and Carolynne LiedtkePETITE PLUM FAIRY- Ava SuttonCAVALIER- Henry GroomSUGAR PLUM FAIRY- Ali ChapmanMICE IN THE HOUSE- Joaquin Carter/Hannah McGarvey/Alyce LundryGREEN CAST IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE(Performs 11/22 at 7 pm, 11/23 and 11/24 at 4 pm)The Family:GENEVIEVE- Brynn OberhofferGRANDPA BAXTER- Dave GatesGRANDMA BAXTER- Sue GatesMARIE- Isabella BistlineHARRY- Henry GroomThe PartyCLARA- Payzlee SteeleLOUISE (her teen sister)-Bailey ClarkTEEN PARTY GUESTS- Ella Stickles, Avery WeberCHILD PARTY GUESTS- Ella Lacey, Loralei Mefford, Ainsley Miller, Brenna Miller, Clementine Voelker, Emmalyn YeagerFRITZ- Henry GroomDROSSELMEYER- Alexander VasquezMAGICAL TOYS:TEDDY BEAR DOLL- Charleigh ClemensWIND UP SOLDIER- Lillian VoelkerSWISS MILKMAID DOLL- Maddie Van ReeHARLEQUIN DOLL- Clara McNeillMUSIC BOX DANCER- Isabella BistlineThe BattleMICE- Aubrie Groom, Mya Miller, Ayla Neve, Sydney Pottebaum, Quinnly Usher, Jordan WurzerMOUSE QUEEN- Scarlett GirouxNUTCRACKER PRINCE- Owen SextonSOLDIERS- Charleigh Clemens, Briggs Flickinger, Charlee Kuda, Clara McNeill, Carter Pottebaum, Alyce Usher, Maddie Van ReeThe Land of the SweetsTREES- Allison Beck, Scarlett Giroux, Isabell Graveman, Kylie Hanover, Eleanor Stueck, Lillian VoelkerSNOW MAIDENS- Isabella Bistline, Bailey Clark, Lila Knittel, Ella Stickles, Lexi Van Ree, Avery WeberLITTLE SNOWFLAKES- Aubrie Groom, Mya Miller, Ayla Neve, Quinnly Usher, Jordan WurzerCLARA AND PRINCE DUET- Payzlee Steele and Owen SextonSWEETS ANNOUNCERS- Allison Beck, Isabell GravemanPEPPERMINT- Ella Lacey, Loralei Mefford, Ainsley Miller, Brenna Miller, Clementine Voelker, Emmalyn YeagerSWEET TEA- Charleigh Clemens, Charlee Kuda, Clara McNeill, Carter Pottebaum, Alyce Usher, Maddie Van ReeHOT CHOCOLATE- Allison Beck, Scarlett Giroux, Isabell Graveman, Kylie Hanover, Eleanor Stueck, Lillian VoelkerSTRUDEL- Isabella Bistline, Bailey Clark, Lila Knittel, Ella Stickles, Lexi Van Ree, Avery WeberCUPCAKE BAKERS- Carter and Sydney PottebaumPETITE PLUM FAIRY- Jordan WurzerCAVALIER- Henry GroomSUGAR PLUM FAIRY- Ali ChapmanMICE IN THE HOUSE- Aubrie Groom/Mya Miller/Quinnly UsherIMPORTANT: UNDERSTUDIES The following understudies will attend rehearsals to learn the noted part and be available at each performance to fill the noted role in the event the original performer is ill or unable to perform for any unexpected reason.