Many ACT 1 veterans reunite on stage for ‘Rex’s Exes’

VINTON TODAY
March 4, 2016 12:20 pm

While the title role belongs to an ACT 1 newcomer, Cory Pierce, most of the cast of “Rex’s Exes” are ACT 1 veterans, and several of them returned to play the same role from the previous play in the “Red Velvet Cake War.

Pierce makes ACT 1 debut in title role of 'Rex's Exes'

VINTON TODAY
March 2, 2016 11:12 am

Although his last stage performance came about 25 years ago, Cory Pierce of Urbana watched some of his friends in Act 1’s ‘Oliver” last year, and decided he’d like to try acting again.

Nathan Bell, Sam Thompson to perform at Farmers Mercantile Hall, March 12

NICK FISHER
February 25, 2016 10:06 am

Join us for an evening of exceptional musical entertainment at Farmers Mercantile Hall Saturday, March 12, featuring master songwriter/guitarist Nathan Bell with Sam Thompson opening the show.

In Depth: 'Joy'

MARCY HORST
February 19, 2016 10:25 am

JLaw, actress of the people, returns to the Palace silver screen in her latest critically acclaimed dramatic comedic role. “Joy” runs Friday, February 19 through Thursday, February 25 at 7 pm, and Monday, February 22 at 1 pm.

Tickets for the Annual Cabaret Available Tomorrow

MICHALA MARTIN, VS HIGH SCHOOL
February 16, 2016 10:47 am

Cabaret 2016 is fast approaching!  On Friday, March 4th, at 7:00 pm, please join the high school music department in a special night of music!  The performing groups include Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Treble Choir, Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, small groups and special acts.

In Depth: 'Daddy's Home'

MARCY HORST
February 12, 2016 12:24 pm

Join us for a light-hearted laugh, with “Daddy’s Home,” playing the Palace Friday, February 12 through Thursday, February 18 at 7 pm, and Monday, February 15 at 2 pm.

Area residents line up to meet 'Moonshiners' Tim Smith

VINTON TODAY
February 11, 2016 9:10 am

A TV celebrity visited Vinton over the weekend, and many of his fans lined up to shake his hand or get his autograph – on their bottles of moonshine.

In Depth: Revenant is scheduled next at Palace

MARCY HORST
February 5, 2016 10:15 am

(Good news! We plan to OPEN WITH REVENANT TONIGHT!) The word revenant means “one who is restored or comes back.” Indeed, the Palace returns to its regular schedule with “Revenant,” running Friday, February 5 through Thursday, February 11 at 7 pm, and Monday, February 8 at 2 pm.

Awakening to 'The Force:' A 'Star War's newbie tries to explain Episode VII

VINTON TODAY
January 25, 2016 10:52 am

“Your names are safe.” I spent the night after Christmas at the late showing of “Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens,” with my three youngest children, Leah, Lydia and Abigail.

In Depth: 'The Force Awakens' to play at Palace for another week

PALACE MANAGER MARCY HORST
January 25, 2016 10:52 am

You’re in luck, Palace Patrons, if you missed our opening “Star Wars” weekend.  We’re holding “The Force Awakens” for a second week.