Moana, Disney's 56th animated film, opens at Palace tonight

VINTON TODAY
January 6, 2017 12:00 am

By Rose Trafford, Vinton Palace Disney's 56th animated film Moana is now showing at the Palace Theatre! Ages ago, on the shores of the Polynesian Islands, the demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) stole a stone heart that belonged to a goddess.

ACT 1 announces auditions for 'Caught in the Net;' all interested actors encouraged to participate

VINTON TODAY
January 5, 2017 12:00 am

ACT I would like to announce Auditions for its March production of "Caught In The Net." All Auditions will be held at the ACT 1 Center. The ACT I center is located in the Old West School building.

Sam Thompson to perform at Farmers Mercantile, Jan. 15

VINTON TODAY
January 2, 2017 12:00 am

By Nick Fisher Join us for an afternoon of musical entertainment at Farmers Mercantile Hall in Garrison, IA Sunday, January 15th featuring Sam Thompson and his unique brand of acoustic folk music.

'Two Lost Souls' to feature Vinton native Erin Horst, Jan. 15 at Palace

VINTON TODAY
December 30, 2016 12:00 am

ACT I will be presenting a one show event on January 15th at 2 p.m. at the Palace Theatre. "Two Lost Souls," aCabaret event featuring Vinton's own Erin Horst and cast mate Adam Yankowy, is a must see and for just $7 for adults and $2 for children,a wonderful event for the January season.

'Fantastic Beasts' to open Friday at Palace

VINTON TODAY
December 30, 2016 12:00 am

By Rose Trafford Get your wands and broomsticks ready, "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" has come to the Palace! The Palace will play Fantastic Beasts beginning on Friday, December 30 at 7 pm every evening.

'Two Lost Souls:' Horst eyes Broadway career as she prepares to perform special Cabaret in Vinton

VINTON TODAY
December 30, 2016 12:00 am

After a successful college acting career in which she played roles from Mary Poppins to the radical woman who tried to kill President Ford, Erin Horst plans to make her home soon in New York City, where she hopes her talent, experience and connections will help carry her to Broadway.

In Depth: Trolls

VINTON TODAY
December 22, 2016 12:00 am

The Palace will be celebrating the holidays with Trolls. Dreamworks latest animated feature opens Friday, December 23 at 7 pm. We will have a 2 pm showing ONLY on Saturday, December 24, and will be CLOSED on Christmas, Sunday, December 25.

'Keeping up with the Joneses' brings spy comedy to Palace Screen

VINTON TODAY
December 15, 2016 12:00 am

By Rose Trafford Keeping Up with the Joneses is new at the Palace this week! Joneses plays in our regular schedule, Friday, December 16 through Thursday, December 22 at 7 pm, and Monday, December 19 at 2 pm.

Dr. Strange is coming to the Palace

VINTON TODAY
December 8, 2016 12:00 am

Doctor Strange is the newest Marvel superhero movie to come to the Palace! Starring Benedict Cumberbatch. Tilda Swinton, and Rachel McAdams, Doctor Strange is a visual treat for the whole family.

Christmas song quiz: Big words for old favorites

4TH ST. DINER
December 5, 2016 12:00 am

Multisyllabic expressions are intermittently an essential aspect of my preferred modus operandi for communications, as well as entertainment. In other words, I like to use big words, not only for more effective communication with other people, but also, sometimes, just for the fun of it.