An ensemble of five musicians (Maureen Case, Violin; Doug Craven, Viola; Matt Hawley, Cello; William Manley, Violin; and Dr. Caroline Salido-Barta, Keys) will perform the music of the magnificent classical composer, Johann Sebastian Bach. Bach is revered through the ages for his work’s musical complexities and stylistic innovations. Bach clearly shared his love of music […]
Donations Sought for the Marion Palace Theatre Restoration Fund
December 27, 2013 by
Since 1928, the historic Marion Palace Theatre has been a significant landmark attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year to downtown Marion, Ohio. And, it is not uncommon to hear Palace patrons comment on the remarkable beauty of the theatre. However, exposure to the elements for the past 85 years has caused stress on […]
Palace Theatre Showing “Family Friendly Films” over Christmas Break
December 20, 2013 by
The Marion Palace Theatre management has announced it will show two family friendly films during Christmas Break. “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” will be shown Friday, December 20 through Thursday, December 26. The animated comedy, “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” picks up where Sony Pictures Animation’s mouth-watering comedy left off. Inventor […]
Marion Palace Theatre Showing Classic Christmas Films this Weekend
December 12, 2013 by
The historic Marion Palace Theatre located in downtown Marion, Ohio will present two classic holiday movies (Miracle on 34th Street and The Bells of St. Mary’s) during the weekend of December 13-15, 2013. The iconic 1947 film, Miracle on 34th Street starring Maureen O’Hara and Edmund Gwenn will be shown at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, […]
Downtown Marion Hosting Several Holiday Activities on Saturday
December 5, 2013 by
There are lots of holiday activities planned in Downtown Marion this Saturday (December 7, 2013), including the annual Christmas Parade, Peanut Push, and a free movie at the Palace Theatre. The day begins Breakfast with the WMRN Peanut Push, an annual fundraising event to benefit the Junior Service Guild’s Christmas Clearing House. Contestants will start […]
Palace Theatre Seeking New Volunteers
December 4, 2013 by
Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 7:00 pm in the Palace Theatre, Palace volunteer advisory committee members will meet with potential Palace volunteers during an orientation session. The Palace hopes to build a volunteer corps with people ranging from juniors in high school to retirees that wish to give back to the community. The volunteers are […]
Local Talent Set to Perform in Christmas at the Palace
November 29, 2013 by
Returning to the Marion Palace Theatre stage is the 2013 community production of Christmas at the Palace. This holiday show will feature the largest cast to date with over 400 friends, neighbors and family members for three performances. Show dates are scheduled for Friday, December 6, 2013 and Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. […]
Marion Palace Theatre Showing “Captain Phillips” Movie
November 15, 2013 by
On November 15, 16 and 17, 2013, the Marion Palace Theatre will show the suspense film “Captain Phillips”telling the true story of Richard Phillips, a U.S. cargo-ship captain who surrendered himself to Somali pirates so that his crew would be freed. Captain Richard Phillips (two time Academy Award®-winner Tom Hanks) and his crew are carrying […]
Omega Kick, Featuring Marion Educators, to Perform at May Pavilion
November 7, 2013 by
What do you get when you mix three Marion City School educators; a couple of electric guitars; and the talent to perform a high energy rock show? You get Omega Kick. The local classic rock band Omega Kick will bring their act to the Marion Palace Theatre May Pavilion on Friday, November 22, 2013 at […]
Auditions Announced for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
November 5, 2013 by
Director Greg Patterson will hold auditions on Saturday, November 16, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday, November 20, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the May Pavilion of the Palace Theatre for the theatre’s winter production of the blockbuster musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Patterson is seeking cast […]
