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Castle Ridge is Coming to Garrison!

By Nick Fisher · February 1st, 2019

Castle Ridge features husband and wife duo Joy Ward and Mark Clark. Be ready for some sweet and powerful fiddle work, amazing guitar and beautiful vocals as they bring their unique selection of old-time, bluegrass and swing music to Garrison! You will have a good time! Be sure to check out our Facebook page here.

In Depth: The Mule

By Marcy Horst · February 1st, 2019

There's nothing heroic about Earl, but in Eastwood's 38th film as a director, he makes the character a felonious centerpiece as likable as anyone could ever imagine. -Rex Reed NOW SHOWING THE MULE Friday, February 1 through Thursday, February 7 at 7 pm Monday, February 11 at 2 pm Rated R Running Time 116 minutes The Mule,” starring and directed by 88-year-old screen legend Clint Eastwood, is based on the true story of a 90-year-old man turned drug mule.

ACT I Auditioning for "Lost in Yonkers"

By Steve Arnold, ACT 1 · January 22nd, 2019

ACT I announces auditions for the play Lost in Yonkers by Neil Simon. The following actors are needed: One woman to play a character age 70’s to 80’s Two women and two men to play characters ages 30s to 40s Two boys, one almost 13, the other almost 16. This play is a comic drama about a dysfunctional family of adults, set in Yonkers, New York during World War II.

Union Carolers Visit Windsor Manor

By Valerie Close, Editor · December 12th, 2018

The Union Carolers, a group of singer from the Union High School, stopped at Windsor Manor as one of the fifty stops that they will be making throughout the Christmas season. The residents at Windsor Manor were able to enjoy a variety of songs with a bit of history about the songs. The singers also dress up in old fashioned clothes adding to the charm of the concert.

Riverbottom Ramblers entertain listeners of all ages

By Valerie Close, Editor · December 11th, 2018

The Riverbottom Ramblers of Cedar Rapids, performed at the Farmers Mercantile in Garrison. Riverbottom Ramblers are known for their bluegrass music, and Farmers Mercantile is known for hosting musical groups. Farmers Mercantile partners up with the Garrison Public Library who provides all kinds of food for the audience to enjoy between musical sets.

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY BRINGS STORY OF QUEEN TO PALACE SCREEN

By Vinton Palace Theatre · December 8th, 2018

Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Caught in a land slide, no escape from reality. Open your eyes, look up to the skies and see. Do I have you singing yet? NOW SHOWING Bohemian Rhapsody Fri Dec 7 thru Thu Dec 13 at 7 PM Mon Dec 10 at 2 PM You do not want to miss this film if you enjoy music at all.

Make plans to see "Last Round-Up of the Guacamole Queens"

By Valerie Close, Editor · November 13th, 2018

"Last Round-Up of the Guacamole Queens" is coming to the Vinton Palace Theatre November 16, 17, and 18! In this deliciously funny Southern-fried comedy, the Verdeen cousins of Sweetgum, Texas Gaynelle, Peaches, and Jimmie Wyvette are up against the clock as they frantically attempt to produce the ultimate high school reunion before the old building is demolished.

School House Rock set to Rock the School this Weekend

By Valerie Close, Editor · November 9th, 2018

School of Rock opens tonight at 7 pm at the VSHS auditorium. This Andrew Lloyd Webber musical features Ned Schneebly, aka Dewey Finn, played by senior Casey Funk. The story follows the plot of the original Jack Black movie. The slacker Dewey, posing as a teacher, takes a job at prestigious Horace Green Elementary.

In Depth: Venom in RealD 3D

By Valerie Close, Editor · November 8th, 2018

Marvel is back with its newest installment starring Tom Hardy. NOW SHOWING Venom in RealD 3D Rated PG-13 Running Time 112 minutes THREE DAYS ONLY Fri Nov 9th through Sun Nov 11th at 7 PM When Eddie Brock acquires the powers of a symbiote, he will have to release his alter-ego “Venom” to save his life.

'The Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queens' to open Nov. 16

By Valerie Close, Editor · November 8th, 2018

The last time for you to see the Verdeen cousins in action at the Palace is this month, with "The Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queens." This is the 3rd show in the series started with the "Red Velvet Cake War." Director Doug Martens is excited to bring this last and final saga of the Verdeen Cousins to the Palace Stage.