Entertainment
Nathan Bell, Sam Thompson to perform at Farmers Mercantile Hall, March 12
Join us for an evening of exceptional musical entertainment at Farmers Mercantile Hall Saturday, March 12, featuring master songwriter/guitarist Nathan Bell with Sam Thompson opening the show.
Sam Thompson is a singer, songwriter, guitarist well known as a founding member and lead singer of Big Wooden Radio, a roots-based acoustic band from Iowa City. In Depth: 'Joy'
JLaw, actress of the people, returns to the Palace silver screen in her latest critically acclaimed dramatic comedic role. “Joy” runs Friday, February 19 through Thursday, February 25 at 7 pm, and Monday, February 22 at 1 pm.
Jennifer Lawrence is Joy Mangano in this film based on the true story of the woman who invented the Miracle Mop.
Tickets for the Annual Cabaret Available Tomorrow
Cabaret 2016 is fast approaching!
On Friday, March 4th, at 7:00 pm, please join the high school music department in a special night of music!
The performing groups include Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Treble Choir, Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, small groups and special acts.
The choirs will feature music from Disney and Universal Pictures movies in honor of this spring's Florida Trip.
In Depth: 'Daddy's Home'
Join us for a light-hearted laugh, with “Daddy’s Home,” playing the Palace Friday, February 12 through Thursday, February 18 at 7 pm, and Monday, February 15 at 2 pm.
Will Ferrell is up to his usual shenanigans as the oh-so-nice and whimpy stepdad Brad, in competition with super cool real dad Dusty Mayron, played by Mark Wahlberg.
Area residents line up to meet 'Moonshiners' Tim Smith
A TV celebrity visited Vinton over the weekend, and many of his fans lined up to shake his hand or get his autograph – on their bottles of moonshine.
Tim Smith of the Discovery Channel’s “Moonshiners” has been touring, promoting his new product, Climax Moonshine.
For a few hours on Saturday, fans lined up at the Vinton Fareway to meet Smith, take photos, and to have him autograph bottles of his famous product. In Depth: Revenant is scheduled next at Palace
(Good news! We plan to OPEN WITH REVENANT TONIGHT!)
The word revenant means “one who is restored or comes back.” Indeed, the Palace returns to its regular schedule with “Revenant,” running Friday, February 5 through Thursday, February 11 at 7 pm, and Monday, February 8 at 2 pm.
While trekking the unexplored American wilderness, pioneer Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) is brutally attacked by a bear, betrayed and literally buried alive by members of his own hunting team.
Awakening to 'The Force:' A 'Star War's newbie tries to explain Episode VII
“Your names are safe.”
I spent the night after Christmas at the late showing of “Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens,” with my three youngest children, Leah, Lydia and Abigail.
It was the first time I had seen a Star Wars movie, ever.
I was 12 when the first Star Wars Movie (Which George Lucas and his producers would soon re-name “New Hope, Episode IV”) came out in 1977.
In Depth: 'The Force Awakens' to play at Palace for another week
You’re in luck, Palace Patrons, if you missed our opening “Star Wars” weekend. We’re holding “The Force Awakens” for a second week.
Tickets completely sold out Sunday night, and we had very few seats remaining for the Friday and Saturday night shows. Reserve your seats in advance at the box office or at www.
In Depth: 'Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip'
“…it's pure mayhem and it's entirely silly.” ~Sheila O’Malley, rogerebert.com
“Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip” careens into the Palace on Friday, January 14, playing every night at 7 pm, and Monday at 2 pm. Rated PG for some mild rude humor (favored by kids and dads!) and running 86 minutes, number four in the animated comedy chipmunk series promises a rockin’ good time for the whole family.
Rocky returns to Palace as boxing coach in 'Creed'
One need not be proficient in “Rocky” lore to appreciate “Creed,” but for those who have followed the exploits of Sylvester Stallone’s Philadelphia boxer, Ryan Coogler’s latest film pays unexpectedly rich emotional dividends. “Creed” is so reminiscent of the 1976 film that introduced us to Rocky Balboa that I sense newcomers will fall for “Creed”’s characters the way viewers fell for “Rocky”’s 40 years ago.