News & Features
FREE Mask Distribution at Orpheum Theater
May 18, 2020
Non-medical fabric face masks will be available for pick up at the Orpheum Theater, 220 E. Main Street, Marshalltown. Masks will be provided at no cost, and can be picked up from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, Thursday and Friday. There will be a limit of two (2) masks per vehicle, and four (4) available…
Orpheum Theater Receives Grant Funds
April 28, 2020
The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs (IDCA) announced today that it has awarded $191,000 in grants to Iowa artists and small nonprofit arts organizations who are experiencing the financial impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. The Friends of the Orpheum Theater, a support organization to the IVCCD’s Orpheum Theater, received a $2500 grant from the IDCA…
Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience perform March 20
February 28, 2020
The Orpheum Theater Center in Marshalltown has been selected to receive funding from Arts Midwest Touring Fund, a program of Arts Midwest, generously supported by the National Endowment for the Arts with additional contributions from Marshalltown Rotary and the Crane Group. As a result of this funding, the Orpheum will feature Grammy award-winning Terrance Simien…
Winterfest concert is Jan. 25 at Orpheum Theater
January 13, 2020
The Orpheum Theater Center will feature two bands in one night of great progressive rock music during its fourth annual Winterfest concert on Saturday, Jan. 25. The popular SIRES and Halfloves will perform in the Orpheum’s Black Box Theater from 7 to 9:30 pm. “SIRES has a great range of sounds,” says Orpheum Director Bob…
Free Merchant Holiday Movies coming to Orpheum Theater
November 20, 2019
The Orpheum Theater, 220 E. Main St., is offering free Merchant Holiday Family Movies thanks to the financial support of several Marshalltown businesses. The movies are free, but tickets must be obtained in advance from one of the movie sponsors. Upcoming movies include The Secret Life of Pets 2 (Nov. 30 & Dec. 1), Abominable…
Orpheum hosts The Kay Brothers during Holiday Stroll
November 14, 2019
The Orpheum Theater Center will host a performance by The Kay Brothers on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 7 to 9 pm during the annual Holiday Stroll. This folk music concert will be held in the Orpheum Theater Center’s Black Box Theater at 220 E. Main St. in Marshalltown. Admission is $12.50 per person. “These fantastic…
Tickets now available for ‘Swingin’ 60s FUNdraiser’ Nov. 9
October 21, 2019
MARSHALLTOWN – Another event disrupted by last year’s tornado is back on the books! The “Swingin’ 60s FUNdraiser” planned for last fall is now scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 9, from 7 to 10 pm at the Orpheum Theater’s black box theater. Tickets are available, and proceeds will be used to benefit the Jean Seberg Endowment…
Orpheum hosts Django Shredders Saturday, Oct. 5
September 27, 2019
The Orpheum Theater Center hosts The Django Shredders on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 7 to 9 pm. This gypsy jazz guitar concert will be held in the Orpheum Theater Center’s Black Box Theater at 220 E. Main St. in Marshalltown. Admission is $12.50 per person. The Django Shredders are two artists, Alex Ciavarelli and Rudy…
Orpheum hosts guitarist Doug Wood on Sept. 24
September 11, 2019
The Orpheum Theater Center hosts guitarist Doug Wood on Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 6 to 7:30 pm. The concert will be held in the Orpheum Theater Center’s Black Box Theater at 220 E. Main St. in Marshalltown. Admission is $12.50 per person. Doug plays innovative and modern classical guitar that will appeal to all ages….
Free Orpheum Family Movies Fridays/Saturdays in July
July 5, 2019
MARSHALLTOWN – The Orpheum Theater Center, 220 E. Main St., is offering a free Summer Family Movie Series thanks to the financial support of several Marshalltown businesses. The movies are free, but tickets must be obtained from one of the movie sponsors. Upcoming movies are The Lego Movie 2 (July 5-6), How to Train Your…