Entertainment
5 Second Rule and Standing Hampton rock Celebration Park
If you were in Vinton on Saturday night, you heard music. From the Cedar RIver to the farthest most corner in the southwest end of Vinton, the music was heard. If you made your way to Celebration Park you know that Vinton Unlimited provided the town with an excellent opportunity to enjoy some classic rock from the 70s, 80s and beyond. More than 250 people enjoyed the evening. Sounds from the Cedar
Make plans to attend Sounds from the Cedar on Saturday evening, August 14. Beginning at 4:00 p.m plan to enjoy the music of Standing Hampton and Five Second Rule. Admission at the gate is $15Come out and enjoy good food and a cold beer at Celebration Park. Meet me in St. Louis entertains audience at the Palace Theatre August 5-8
If you enjoy musicals, or music in general and a good story,you MUST see, "Meet Me in St. Louis." The musical is fast moving with great costumes actors and actresses. From the youngest to the oldest cast member, you will get immersed in their characters and enjoy every minute of the show. The story follows the antics of the Smith family on the brink of the World's Fair in 1903-1904. The Enchanted Bookshop Brings Smiles to the Palace
On Saturday, and again on Sunday, The Enchanted Bookshop was performed by actors from the Little Vikes Drama Camp 2021 sponsored by ACT I of Benton County.Letters went out in April to area parents inviting their children to participate in the 2021 Little Vikes Drama Camp. The camp began with orientation on June 2. At the end of camp, campers were given their casting assignments for The Enchanted Bookshop Musical. VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT MURAL RECEPTION
The Vinton Public Library Board of Trustees
invites you to join us in recognizing the
Vinton Guild of Fine Arts
and their work at the Vinton Public Library.Tuesday, June 22, 2021, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Vinton Public Library Children’s DepartmentEnjoy meeting the artists and admire their wonderful mural, while
enjoying refreshments.
Valory to now be shown on Saturday, June 12 at 4:00 p.m.
*Please note the change in date and time. After some glitches in preparing the short film for showing it is now ready to be shown on Saturday, June 12 at 4:00 p.m.Information about the movie is below.Valory is a short film about a young boy living out in the rural Midwest countryside who finds a ship in a bottle in the cornfield by his house with a neighboring friend. Union's "Into the Woods" cast to be featured on IPBS July 9th
Union's cast of the Spring musical "Into The Woods" traveled to Des Moines on June 3rd to receive their awards and record their performance for the Iowa High School Musical Theatre Awards Showcase. The entire cast was awarded "Outstanding Musical Production" and "Outstanding Ensemble". 3 students received "Outstanding Performance in a lead role"-Ty Fleshner, Madelon Rathe and Samuel Klein. Veteran's Night Concert June 25 with Aaron Tippin
Friday night, June 25th, 2021, Aaron Tippin will honor local members of the military at a Veterans Night concert. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. and the concert will begin at 7:00 p.m.Each veteran will have the opportunity to walk across the stage at the concert, being escorted to the front of the stage as Scott Sanborn (Emcee) will announce each veteran's provided information. Union High School’s “Into The Woods” production earns 9 Statewide awards
Union High School’s spring musical production of “Into The Woods” recently was informed by the Iowa High School Musical Theatre Awards that they are the recipients of 9 awards for this year’s production. Union has participated in this educational program for the past 7 years.The production was awarded 2 major group awards. First “Outstanding Musical Production” was awarded to Union as the highest honor the production can achieve. Vinton Shellsburg High School to Present Broadway Revue This Weekend
The Vinton Shellsburg High School Drama Department will be presenting The Shows Goes On: Songs and Scenes From Broadway this weekend. Performances are Friday and Saturday evening at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with general admission seating. Masks will be required for the audience and we will follow social distancing guidelines.