Red Cedar Chamber Music Performs

SHARON HAPPEL
March 13, 2013 4:53 pm

  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.

In Depth: 'Safe Haven'

MARCY HORST
March 7, 2013 4:44 pm

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.

'Drowsy Chaperone' opening 'well-received'

VINTON TODAY
March 1, 2013 10:03 am

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 Sunday matinee is already nearly sold out.

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

MARCY HORST
February 28, 2013 10:06 am

  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 preparation for the four-day run of “The Drowsy Chaperone,” Thursday, February 28 through Sunday, March 3.

Cabaret will be held on Sunday

V-S COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
February 21, 2013 12:49 pm

Cabaret will be held on Sunday, February 24, at 2:00 p.m. in the VS-HS Auditorium.  Doors will open at 1:30 p.m.

In Depth: Gangster Squad and Drowsy Chaperone

MARCY HORST
February 20, 2013 8:00 am

  The Palace opens with a three-day run of “Gangster Squad” before being closed Monday through Wednesday for rehearsals of ACT I’s “Drowsy Chaperone.

In Depth: Parental Guidance on screen; ACT 1 prepares 'Drowsy Chaperone'

MARCY HORST
February 14, 2013 12:23 pm

  Bring the whole family! “Parental Guidance” plays the Palace on Friday, February 15 through Thursday, February 21 at 7 pm, and Monday, February 18 at 2 pm.

In Depth - Life of Pi

MARCY HORST
February 8, 2013 12:33 am

What astonishes me is how much I love the use of 3-D in "Life of Pi." I've never seen the medium better employed, not even in "Avatar," and although I continue to have doubts about it in general, Lee never uses it for surprises or sensations, but only to deepen the film's sense of places and events.

Despite factual flaws, 'Lincoln' should awaken our interest in history

VINTON TODAY
February 6, 2013 1:37 pm

Monday was a presidential day for me, as I watched President Barack Obama's Second Inauguration before going to the packed Palace to see Lincoln.

In Depth - Jack Reacher, would you like a Tub or Bag with that?

MARCY HORST
January 31, 2013 7:32 am

Hardcore Jack Reacher fans, those who have devoured all 17 books by Lee Child, are already skeptical, even disappointed, to find Tom Cruise cast as their favorite protagonist.