Entertainment
What We’re Watching: Back to Black
I recently watched the Amy Winehouse biopic 'Back to Black.' The writers gives a nod to the singer's musical influences early on in the film, including Sarah Vaughan, Lauryn Hill and Massive Attack. A... Iowa Scenic Views by Foot with Tyler Sullivan on May 13
Switchback Coming to Garrison!
Switchback, featuring the dynamic musical duo of Marty McCormack and Brian FitzGerald returns to Garrison with their unique blend of American Roots and Celtic Soul music. Join us for a Sunday afternoo... Newhall Residents, Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival Award Winners
Sixty-two films were screened at the 2025 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival, April 4-6, 2025 at the Collins Road Theatres, 1462 Twixt Town Road, Marion, Iowa. Awards were handed out at the Saturd... The Matchsellers Return to Garrison April 13
The Matchsellers are a rollicking American Stringband from Kansas City. Join us for a Sunday afternoon of lively bluegrass, old-time music and storytelling from a truly unique band! Their shows are a ... Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival to screen 62 films April 4-6
I never encourage you to leave town, especially to watch a movie, because we have the best theatre right here in Vinton! However, I thought this event might be something some might enjoy knowing about...
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day With Bob Black & Banjoy! March 16
Celebrate St Patrick's Day with some lively Irish and Bluegrass music from Bob Black & Banjoy, with Joy Ward on the fiddle! This is always a great show! Hope to see you there!Refreshments are provided... Red Carpet Fundraiser - March 2, 2025
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, bev... Reminiscing 25 Years at the Palace
By Marcy HorstBob Dylan, “A Complete Unknown,” was joined by four guitars, a harmonica, and a mandolin at the Palace last weekend to raise more than $1,000 toward our Light Up the Palace 25th Anni...