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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.

In Depth: Dora and the Lost City of Gold

By Vinton Palace Theatrer · September 4th, 2019

"I am here to tell you that you will be shockingly entertained." Christy LemireNOW SHOWINGDORA and the Lost City of GoldFriday, September 6 through Thursday, September 12 at 7 pm Wednesday, September 11 at 2 pmRated PGRunning Time 102 minutesHola! I know, Dora, Dora, Dora, the Explorer. Any of us parents who have had to endure that ditty una y otra vez are cringing right now.

Annual "Idiot Jam" returns this Saturday

By Vinton Today · September 4th, 2019

The Idiot Jam is returning to Garrison, this Saturday, September 7th. The event will run from 7-10:00 p.m. at the Farmer's Mercantile i. The event is hosted by Vinton musician Todd Frank, this group of acoustic musicians gets together annually, coming from across the country (and sometimes other countries) for a week of making music! They will do a show for us on Saturday, September 7th at 7:00 pm.

Pourville opens doors for Trivia night Friday, September 6

By Vinton Today · September 3rd, 2019

Pourville will open its doors for an 80's Trivia Night on Friday, September 6th. The doors will open at 6:30 with Trivia at 7:00 p.m. Pourville is located at 104 W. 4th St. in Vinton. To sign up click here...

Erin Horst Wins Best Actress Award

By Valerie Close, Editor · August 26th, 2019

Erin Horst, daughter of Gerald and Marcy Horst of Vinton, was nominated as "Best Actress in a Featured Role, Musical" as a member of the Iowa Stage Theatre Company in the production of "Fun Home."The Cloris Leachman Excellence in Theatre Arts Awards are held annually and award "Clorises" to honor local theatrical efforts in Iowa.

Idiot Jam returns to Garrison

By Vinton Today · August 20th, 2019

The Idiot Jam is returning to Garrison in September. Hosted by Vinton musician Todd Frank, this group of acoustic musicians gets together annually, coming from across the country (and sometimes other countries) for a week of making music! They will do a show for us on Saturday, September 7th at 7:00 pm.

5 Second Rule/Standing Hampton Entertain at Celebration Park

By Valerie Close, Editor · August 19th, 2019

5 Second Rule played a set of music at Celebration Park on Saturday night. Entertaining the crowd with their smooth sound, the group featured local talent Tim Gunther of Clickstop and Scott Kruser who also gives guitar lessons in Vinton (contact elevate.edc@gmail.com for more information).The group has an awesome sound and would definitely be worth looking into if you need musical entertainment for an event.

The Music Man doesn't fail to Entertain once again

By Valerie Close, Editor · August 12th, 2019

With an outstanding performance by the cast of ACT I, the group didn't fail to wow the crowd. From the live band in the orchestra pit to the tiniest actors on the stage the show was sheer perfection. The immense size of the cast gave the show the ability to work in anyone and everyone with the greatest talent to the little baby that was part of the production.

In Depth: Yesterday

By Vinton Palace Theatrer · August 9th, 2019

Friday, August 9 through Thursday, August 15 at 7 pm Wednesday, August 14 at 2 pmRated PG-13Running Time 116 minutesJack Milak (Himesh Patel) is the only guy in the world who has ever heard of the Beatles. He Googled just to be sure. And, lucky for Jack, he just happens to be a struggling musician. His girlfriend, Ellie (Lily James) acts as his manager as Jack introduces the world to the Eleanor Rigby and Back in the USSR, to name a few.