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Vinton Shellsburg Middle School to hold Fall Music Concert

By Vinton-Shellsburg Community Schools · October 17th, 2019

On Thursday, October 24, the Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School music department will present a Fall Music Concert introducing some of their 2019-20 performance groups. The concert will open with the Seventh and Eighth Grade Choirs, followed by the premiere performance of the Sixth Grade Band and concluding with the Middle School Jazz Band.

Lady Bug infestation hits Vinton

By Valerie Close, Editor · October 9th, 2019

Wendy Pennington called to tell me about a new phenomenon happening in Vinton. It's a fun infestation brought in from Nancy, a lady in Canada that enjoys painting, and sending out the little ladybugs to whoever will be happy to pass them out, or hide them or just spread a little cheer. All she asks in return is that you visit her Facebook page and leave her a note telling her where you found them.

In Depth: Ad Astra

By Vinton Palace Theatre · October 9th, 2019

...one of Brad Pitt's career-best performances and remarkable technical elements on every level. It’s a special film..-Brian Tallerico NOW SHOWING Ad AstraFriday, October 11 through Thursday, October 17 at 7 pm Wednesday, October 16 at 2 pmRated PG-13Running Time 123 minutesBrad Pitt is Roy McBride, astronaut extraordinare, challenged with traveling to the end of our galaxy to seek out a possible threat to earth.

In Depth: IT

By Vinton Palace Theatre · October 3rd, 2019

...its casting is so spot-on, its actors have such great chemistry and its monster effects are so deliriously ghoulish that the film keeps you hooked.-Christy Lemire NOW SHOWING IT Chapter TwoFriday, October 4 through Thursday, October 10 at 7 pm Wednesday, October 9 at 2 pmRated RRunning Time 169 minutesJames McAvoy, Jessica Chastain, Bill Hader, and Bill Skasgard as Pennywise brave the big screen to open Halloween month.

Kacena Farm and Elevate Dance Team up for some fun on the Farm

By Valerie Close, Editor · September 30th, 2019

Saturday night, found Kacena Farm humming with activity. While some shopped for the perfect pumpkins, others were enjoying pizza and others participated in Elevate Dance's line dancing class. The group of dancers, some experienced and some novices, were quick to jump in and enjoy the music as they learned the dance moves from Alison Bray the instructor for the class.

Chad Elliott & The Redemptions Are Coming to Garrison!

By Farmers Mercantile Hall · September 29th, 2019

Chad Elliott and the Redemptions perform a soulful, foot-stomping blend of Americana, roots, blues and country. They will perform as a trio for this show. Elliott’s live performances, whether with a full band or solo, are a blend of engaging storytelling and memorable song lyrics that captivate audiences of all ages.

Jazzy Jamboree coming to Center Point

By Vinton Today · September 24th, 2019

The Jazzy Jamboree will be performed by Christine Bellomy, clarinet, Miera Kim, violin and Carey Bostian, cello on September 26 at 7:00 p.m. (Thursday) at the Center Point Library, located at 720 Main St. Center Point. This is a FREE event!The Diva is Back! In 2018, Christine Bellomy brought her clarinet magic to the Red Cedar stage with A Little Klezmer Among Friends.

In Depth: The Angry Birds 2

By Vinton Palace Theatre · September 18th, 2019

Things move along at such an agreeably fast clip-particularly in the second half, when the mission gets underway-that it'll be a pleasurable experience for kids and adults alike. -Matt Zoller SietzSHOWING in 3DThe Angry Birds 2 MovieFriday, September 20 through Thursday, September 26 at 7 pm Wednesday, September 25 at 2 pmRated PGRunning Time 109 minutesYou will LOL throughout MOST of this crazy sequel romp, and your kiddos will giggle for the WHOLE birdie/piggie tale.

Idiot Jam entertains and impresses

By Valerie Close, Editor · September 11th, 2019

The annual jam - originally dubbed the Idiot Jam in honor of Todd Frank of Vinton, whose guitar forum was nicknamed The Village Idiot, the jam took place on Saturday night to a packed house at Garrison's Farmers Mercantile. Several area groups sang and or played and entertained as a benefit for the Garrison Library.

Red Cedar Chamber Music at Center Point Library

By Vinton Today · September 6th, 2019

The Friends of the Center Point Library is sponsoring Red Cedar Chamber Music who will be performing Jazz tunes on Thursday, September 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the Center Point Library.