Entertainment

In Depth - “Silver Linings Playbook”

  I’ll say it again – 2012 was an amazing year for Oscar movies. Rarely does the Academy have so many watchable films to choose from. “Silver Linings Playbook”...

VSHS Drama Dept. preparing for 'Love's a Mystery, Charlie Brown!'

Austin Bader adopts the famous Linus pose; VSHS students are preparing for spring play. Linus (Senior Austin Bader) would like to formally invite you to the Vinton-Shellsburg High School Drama Department's Spring Play, "Love's a Mystery, Charlie Brown!" Featuring al...

VS version of \'Romeo & Juliet\' fills Tilford Stage

Final Dance: VSMS students rehearse a new version of 'Romeo and Juliet.'   What happens when a group of eighth-graders is left to produce “Romeo and Juliet” on their own? The funny answer to that question was the topic of the play “Romeo a...

In Depth: Jack the Giant Slayer

  "Jack the Giant Slayer" is a rousing, original and thoroughly entertaining adventure. ~Roger Ebert Playing the Palace Friday, March 22 through Thursday, March 28 at 7 pm, ...

BC drama department prepares for weekend opening of \'Treasure Island\'

Action!   Benton Community HS will present Treasure Island this Friday and Saturday at 7pm in the high school auditorium. Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for seniors and students. Tickets are ava...

In Depth - Identity Thief

  Turns out the critics don’t know everything – but we knew that, didn’t we? Patrons loved “Safe Haven.” “Identity Thief” opens Friday, March...

Red Cedar Chamber Music Performs

  Red Cedar Chamber Music brings a concert titled au naturel to Wesley United Methodist Church, 516 2nd Ave, Vinton, IA on Friday, April 26that 7 p.m. The concert is spo...

In Depth: \'Safe Haven\'

The latest Nicholas Sparks offering, “Safe Haven,” plays Friday, March 8 through Thursday, March 14 at 7 pm, and Monday, March 11 at 2 pm. A mysterious young woman (Julianne Hough) ...

\'Drowsy Chaperone\' opening \'well-received\'

ACT 1 announced that Sunday's performance of 'Drowsy Chaperone' is nearly sold out. The ACT 1 performance of "Drowsy Chaperone" earned a warm reception from the opening night audience Thursday, says the director.  In the show has been so-well received that the S...

In Depth: After \'Drowsy Chaperone\' comes Les Mis to Palace screen

  The Palace will remain closed for movies through Saturday, March 2.  ACT I Assistant Director Doug Martens raised the silver screen last Monday for dress and tech rehearsals in ...
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