Entertainment
VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY - January 28th, 2025 2:45 pm

Join us for our 2nd Annual Red Carpet Party at the library! We will be watching the celebrity red-carpet arrivals in Hollywood for the Academy Awards. Our night includes Oscar-themed trivia games, beverages, appetizers, and more! Formal dress is encouraged but not required. Thanks to a generous donation from Express Limousine of North Liberty, we are also holding a raffle for a 2-hour limo ride prior to the event.
VINTON PALACE THEATRE - January 27th, 2025 11:48 am

By Marcy HorstDYLAN LIGHTS UP THE PALACEThis week the Palace Theatre is excited to showcase both our screen and stage. The Bob Dylan biopic, “A Complete Unknown,” rated R, running 141 minutes, opens Friday, January 31, and plays in our regular weekend schedule.On Saturday, February 1, several local musicians, Todd Frank, Phil Thomas, and Jim Magdefrau, and one who hails from Chicago, Jay Cherry, will take the stage between the 2 pm and 7 pm movie showings, from 4:30 – 6:30 pm.
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FARMERS MERCANTILE HALL - January 27th, 2025 10:18 am

The Boys are a dynamic Midwest country band fronted by twin brothers Lee and Adam Klett. They will be performing as a duo for this show. With roots in classic rock and 90’s country music, they bring a traditional feel to modern country music. Hailing from SE Iowa, Lee and Adam are known for their rich natural harmonies and well rounded writing style.
VINTON PALACE THEATRE - January 20th, 2025 7:05 pm
By Marcy Horst“Sonic 3,” rated PG and running 109 minutes, was confirmed on last week’s booking sheet to open this Friday, January 24, and will play in our regular schedule on Friday and Saturday at 2 pm and 7 pm, and Sunday at 7 pm. The event will be for sale at www.vintonpalace.org Tuesday morning. Unless it changes Monday night.THE MOVIE BUSINESS IN 2024Why can’t you purchase your tickets sooner if we know a movie has been confirmed? Because so often in today’s film business, many previously agreed upon bookings change after the weekend run.
VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY - January 14th, 2025 5:24 pm

Join us for our 2nd Annual Red Carpet Party at the library! We will be watching the celebrity red-carpet arrivals in Hollywood for the Academy Awards. Our night includes Oscar-themed trivia games, beverages, appetizers, and more! Formal dress is encouraged but not required. Thanks to a generous donation from Express Limousine of North Liberty, we are also holding a raffle for a 2-hour limo ride prior to the event.
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VINTON PALACE THEATRE - January 7th, 2025 11:45 am

By Marcy HorstWe’ve had a whirlwind holiday at the Palace Theatre! Phew. I’ve got popcorn coming out my ears! So many of you came to the movies to end 2024 and begin 2025 – which is the absolute best way to support your local cinema!I know for a fact that while some may have felt an unadulterated loathing for the musical extravaganza and only attended “Wicked” to please a significant other, many of you journeyed to Oz for the second or third time, and a few of you attended “Wicked” twice at our theatre this past weekend.
FARMERS MERCANTILE HALL - December 30th, 2024 9:24 pm

The Cedar River Whalers will be performing at Farmers Mercantile Hall on Sunday, January 19th with some Americana, Bluegrass, Originals and Old-Time Country music! Todd Frank and Mark Clark will be there as well, playing some Woody Guthrie music. This will be a great show! Refreshments will be provided by the Garrison Library for a donation.
VINTON PALACE THEATRE - December 9th, 2024 11:48 am

Vinton Women’s Club honored Julie Zimmer and Lu Karr as “Women of the Year 2000” and the city gave them “Keys to the City.” Drew Mason nominated both women for a Humanities Iowa Distinguished Service award which they received at a ceremony in Des Moines. This photo is from the Women’s Club evening.—-By Marcy Horst I'm changing my topic schedule again this week - digital cinema is coming - I promise! However, I believe a fundraising update is due.
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VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS - December 8th, 2024 7:13 pm
Vinton-Shellsburg middle and high school choir students are excited to present our annual Holiday Choral Extravaganza. On December 9th at 7pm in the High School Auditorium, please join us for a terrific evening of seasonally festive music! Each grade level will perform a few selections, then the 7-12 grade students end the concert by combining forces for variations on a classic holiday tune you don't want to miss.
BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY - December 2nd, 2024 11:44 pm

Location: Horridge House, 612 First Avenue, Vinton Date: Saturday, December 7th, (also Pearl Harbor Day) Time: 10:00 AMStep into the fascinating world of naval history with Thomas Jessen as he explores the evolution of capital ships, the backbone of naval fleets. This presentation will cover:Ironclads to Carriers: The journey of capital ships through the Civil War, World Wars, Korea, and modern times.
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