In Depth: 'Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip'

MARCY HORST
January 14, 2016 12:10 pm

“…it's pure mayhem and it's entirely silly.” ~Sheila O’Malley, rogerebert.com “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip” careens into the Palace on Friday, January 14, playing every night at 7 pm, and Monday at 2 pm.

Rocky returns to Palace as boxing coach in 'Creed'

PALACE MANAGER MARCY HORST
January 7, 2016 9:29 am

One need not be proficient in “Rocky” lore to appreciate “Creed,” but for those who have followed the exploits of Sylvester Stallone’s Philadelphia boxer, Ryan Coogler’s latest film pays unexpectedly rich emotional dividends.

Second Annual Country Fest set for June 4

VINTON TODAY
January 5, 2016 12:11 pm

The Second Annual Country Fest will take place Saturday, June 4, 2016, in the grandstands of the Benton County Fairgrounds. As last year, the headlining singers are recording artists who have been making records and touring for decades.

Vinton native Moen celebrates release of first album

VINTON TODAY
December 30, 2015 4:03 pm

Vinton native and 2012 Vinton-Shellsburg High School graduate Liz Moen is celebrating the release of her first album. She and her band will be playing songs Liz wrote at a party at The Mill in Iowa City on Jan.

ACT 1 seeks to fill four new roles for 'Rex's Exes'; auditions Jan. 3-4

ACT I
December 28, 2015 9:39 pm

ACT I is announcing auditions for Rex's Exes. This new comedy the 2nd in the trilogy of the Verdeen cousins. ACT I performed The Red Velvet Cake War in 2014, Rex's Exes is the next in a line of 3 funny comedies.

In Depth: Victor Frankenstein

MARCY HORST
December 18, 2015 9:43 am

“Victor Frankenstein” plays the Palace this week, a reimagining of the oft-told tale by Mary Shelley. Catch this classic Friday, December 18 through Wednesday, December 23 at 7 pm, and Monday, December 21 and Thursday, December 24 at 2 pm.

In Depth: 'The Peanuts Movie' brings Schultz characters to big screen

PALACE MANAGER MARCY HORST
December 4, 2015 10:51 am

The beloved Charles Schultz gang, Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Sally, Schroeder, Peppermint Patty, Woodstock, and SNOOPY arrive this week to delight patrons young and old.

Holiday Double Feature: Act 1 children preparing two Christmas plays

VINTON TODAY
December 2, 2015 9:42 am

The ACT 1 children's Christmas presentation takes place this weekend in the Tilford Elementary Auditorium. The double feature includes a play called "A Very Hairy Christmas" which describes a series of mishaps involving Santa's beard.

In Depth: 'The Martian'

MARCY HORST
November 20, 2015 11:30 am

The most surprising thing about “The Martian” is how relaxed and funny it is.” ~ Matt Zoller Seitz We anticipate astronomical crowds for “The Martian,” playing the Palace Friday, November 20 through Wednesday, November 26 at 7 pm, and Monday, November 23 at 2 pm.

'Shrek the Musical:' VSHS students to perform this weekend

VINTON TODAY
November 4, 2015 9:35 am

One of the most popular movies at the Vinton Palace is coming in stage form to the Vinton-Shellsburg High School auditorium this weekend.  "Shrek the Musical" opens at 7 p.