Entertainment : In Depth - Rio

“A great choice for younger viewers.” ~ Roger Ebert

“Rio” plays the Palace Friday, June 3 through Thursday, June 9 at 7 p.m., and Saturday and Monday, June 4 and 6 at 2 p.m.

Parents, take advantage of this opportunity! There are so few G-rated films these days. Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway, Jamie Foxx, Will I Am, and George Lopez top the star-studded voice-over crew.

“Rio” features a domesticated macaw named Blu (Eisenberg) who believes he is the last of his kind. Blu heads to Rio de Janero on a mission to meet Jewel (Hathaway). Along the way they fall victim to greedy animal smugglers and make some amazing new fine feathered friends.

This animated 3D adventure runs 96 minutes. Advance tickets may be purchased at the Palace or online at www.vintonpalace.org. We anticipate a busy week at the theatre.

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PARTY IN THE PARK

Two fun opportunities for you and your kids ~ Riverside’s Got Talent and Are You Stronger Than a Fifth Grader?

We’re looking for performers of all ages to enter the talent and tug of war competitions to be held on Saturday, June 25 at Riverside Park.

Riverside’s Got Talent! We’ll accept up to18 acts, aged 13 and under, and up to 18 acts aged 14 and over. Anything goes ~ singing, dancing, instrumental, stand-up comedy, magic, amazing pet tricks ~ you name it!

It’s time for those piano lessons to pay back big time, with prizes for First Place ($100), Second Place ($50),and Third Place ($25). Winners will also perform Saturday night at 8:40 p.m., when Tonic Sol Fa takes their break.

Are You Stronger Than a Fifth Grader? If you think so, enter your Tug of War team, comprised of 3 men and 3 women and tackle the 10-year-olds. Next year’s Vinton-Shellsburg fifth graders think they’re pretty tough. Winners will enjoy a free private showing at the Palace for 100 of their closest friends.

Teams and Fifth Graders sign up at the theatre!