Entertainment
Seussical the Musical opens tonight at VSHS
"A person's a person, no matter how small!"
Some of the cast and crew of "Seussical the Musical" interrupted set work on Sunday afternoon to pick up their Seussical tees.
This year the HS players are excited to welcome more than 20 talented middle schoolers and four Tilford students as Whos, a young kangaroo, a baby elephant bird, and two Things. In Depth: 'Captain Phillips' brings true story of modern pirates to Palace
“Captain Phillips” takes command of the Palace Friday, November 1 through Thursday, November 7. Rated PG-13 for some intense scenes, this true story runs 136 minutes. Showtimes are 7 pm each night Friday through Thursday, with a 2 pm matinee on Monday.
Two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks is Captain Richard Phillips in this true life story of the US cargo vessel that was hijacked by Somali pirates in 2009. 'American Daredevils:' Real people who love their country and their hobby
It was the moment of truth.
A kid on a bike. A ramp on the sidewalk along 6th Street SW, Independence.
It was my turn to jump.
Like just about every age 10-ishboy in the mid-70's, I loved Evel Knievel. My friends and I watched him on TV and later raced and jumped our toy motorcycles. Click HERE to see an extreme example of how to play with that toy.
In Depth with Art Fine: 'Insidious: Chapter 2'
Spirits are high at the Palace this week. Just in time for Halloween, the haunting thriller “Insidious: Chapter 2” takes over the screen. This film is rated a strong PG-13 and runs 106 minutes. Running Friday, October25 through Thursday, October 31, showtimes are 7pm each night, with a 2 pm matinee on Monday.
The makers of “Saw” and “Paranormal Activity” team up to bring you what’s sure to be a Halloween classic.
In Depth: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
“Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2” hits the screen at the Palace running Friday through Thursday. This film is rated PG and runs 95 minutes in RealD 3D! Showtimes are 7 pm each night Friday through Thursday, 4 pm Saturday and Sunday, 2 pm on Monday.
According to the Palace website, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 picks up where Sony Pictures Animation's hit comedy left off. In Depth: 'The Way, Way Back'
Starting Friday, the Palace Theatre offers up “The Way, Way Back”. This film is rated PG-13 for language and innuendo, and runs 1:43. Showtimes are 7 pm each night Friday through Thursday, and of course, the 2pm matinee on Monday.
According to the Palace website, “The Way, Way Back” is the funny and poignant coming-of-age story of 14-year-old Duncan's (Liam James) summer vacation with his mother, Pam (Toni Collette), her overbearing boyfriend, Trent (Steve Carell), and his daughter Steph (Zoe Levin).
In Depth: 'Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters'
This week the Palace Theatre offers up “Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters.” This film is rated PG for violence and mild language, and runs 1:46 minutes. Showtimes are 7pm each night Friday through Thursday, and of course, the 2 pm matinee on Monday.
“Sea of Monsters” is the second film adaptation of the “Percy Jackson” Action/Adventure book series.
Dr Danger: TV show daredevil hurt before Vinton show hopes to return to Iowa
The daredevil who was in the hospital while his team performed at the Benton County fair says he hopes to return to Iowa to show everyone he is OK.
Greg Carpenter, aka Dr Danger, suffered a broken back when he performed his most recent stunt – jumping an ambulance into a vertical semi trailer at the Jackson County Fair in Maquoketa.
“I want to come back so I can show all of those people I am fine,” said Carpenter. In Depth: 'City of Bones,' and another marriage proposal, at the Palace
“The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones,” rated PG-13, runs 130 minutes. Catch it at the Palace Friday, September 27 through Thursday, October 3 at 7 pm every night but Tuesday, and Monday, September 30 at 2 pm. The Palace will be closed on Tuesday, October 1 for a thorough fall cleaning.
Let me start by saying that I was pleasantly surprised when I got the call from Marcy asking me to take over the keyboard while she recuperated from the rigors of being a first time grandparent.
In Depth: 'Lee Daniels' The Butler'
“Lee Daniels’ The Butler” plays Friday, September 20 through Thursday, September 26 at 7 pm, and Monday, September 23 at 2 pm.
First of all, who is Lee Daniels? And since when do directors take top billing on the movie poster? According to Wikipedia, Oscar nominated Daniels directed both “Monster’s Ball” and “Precious.