The Vali Twin Cinema in downtown Powell has stood for over a century. It has survived more than a dozen recessions — including the Great Depression, two world wars and the Spanish and Asian flu pandemics.
The novel coronavirus pandemic has posed a particular challenge to the business, putting it in danger of closing. But with true Wyoming grit — along with help from Powell community spirit — owners Brandon and Diedre Asay are weathering COVID-19 with a new sponsorship program that will allow them to show movies for free.