Entertainment
In Depth: Tomorrowland
Futuristic whirlwind meets nostalgic amusement park ride in this charming and energetic family film based on Disneyland’s Tomorrowland.
“Tomorrowland” opens Friday, June 12 through Thursday, June 18 at 7 pm nightly and Monday, June 15 at 2 pm. Rated PG and running just over two hours, this flight of fancy is perfect for all but our youngest patrons.
Drum stick leads to friendship between Bellamy Brothers fan and musician
A drum stick tossed into the crowd at a Bellamy Brothers concert a few years ago has led to a friendship between a local woman and a member of the band.
“I’ve been a Bellamy Brothers fan since I was five years old,” says Sherri Kavalier of Brandon.
In 2010, Kavalier attended the Bellamy Brothers concert at the Linn County Fair. Country Fest fills fairgrounds with music; organizers begin planning for 2016
Tim and Sandra Rathe of Urbana have danced to country music in many places throughout the years of their marriage, but never on a race track, says Sandra.
The couple was the first of many to turn the dirt of the Benton County Speedway into a dance floor during the Benton County Country Fest. First, they danced to music played and sung by the Nashbillies, a local band featuring Keith Lindsey on drums. In Depth: Pitch Perfect 2
“Pitch Perfect 2” finally croons its way to the Palace silver screen this week, playing Friday, June 5 through Thursday, June 11th at 7 pm, and Monday, June 8th at 2 pm.
The Glee-style, soon-to-be cult classic sequel, starring Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Katey Sagal, and Rebel Wilson, hits high notes with critics and audiences.
Bellamy Brothers concert to include favorites from four decades
“Let your love flow.”
“If I said you had a beautiful body, would you hold it against me?”
“Kids of the Baby Boom.”
“Old Hippie.”
“Lovers live longer.”
For the Bellamy Brothers, the dozens of hit songs, including those mentioned above, and four decades of traveling throughout the world, all began with a song you may have never even heard: “Spiders and Snakes. ACT 1 seeks peformers for 'Ingalls' auditions
Calling all Actors or Would be Actors
We are in need of people to fill out the cast for this year’s Mary Ingalls Pageant. The play is scheduled to be performed on Friday July 31, Saturday August 1 and Sunday August 2. Rehearsals would be Tuesday and Thursday evening – not everyone needs to be at every rehearsal.
In Depth: Avengers: Age of Ultron
"Avengers: Age of Ultron" is a sometimes daffy, occasionally baffling, surprisingly touching and even romantic adventure with one kinetic thrill after another. It earns a place of high ranking in the Marvel Universe. ~Richard Roeper
As of 8:30 am, there are 51 tickets presold for tonight’s Palace opening of “The Avengers: Age of Ultron. Organizers, sponsors eagerly anticipate CountryFest
Although Terry Ehlinger said he is not a "die-hard" Bellamy Brothers fan, the duo's performance at the first-ever Benton County CountryFest is an event he has hoped to see in the area for a long time.
"I have always thought we should do something like this, but I didnt' have the expertise," said Ehlinger on Saturday, during a promotion for the event in the Ehlinger's Express convenience store parking lot. In Depth: Scott Eastwood plays bull rider in 'Longest Ride'
Audiences are swooning for “The Longest Ride.” The latest Nicholas Sparks offering heats up the Palace silver screen Friday, May 15 through Thursday, May 21 at 7 pm, and Monday, May 18 at 2 pm.
Ladies love cowboys and this movie won’t disappoint! Two worlds collide when Scott Eastwood, hot and hunky son of Clint, plays Luke Collins, rough and tumble bull rider, opposite Britt Robertson as Sophie Danko, sorority sister art major.
Middle School Fine Arts Night Concert, Monday, May 18
The Middle School Fine Arts Night Concert will be Monday, May 18 at 7:00 in the middle school gymnasium. Each of the middle school choirs and bands will be performing under the direction of Mrs. Jodi Bierschenk and Mrs. Lois Martin with assistant director, Ms. Michala Martin and accompanist Mrs. April Ahrenholz.
The public is cordially invited to attend.