A Month of Giving Thanks!
We’ve been spending the month of November saying “Thanks” to all of our wonderful sponsors for their commitment to bringing you this post each week. This week’s featured sponsors join the ranks of businesses that makes our community a richer and more convenient place to live. Blanchard Dental, Medicap Pharmacy, Lowe Chiropractice & Madison County Health Care Systems provide top-notch services and care right here in our own community. We all secretly hope that we’ll never need the services of Anchored Walls, but if we do run into basement issues, it’s comforting to know that they’re here for us. And the John Wayne Birthplace Museum enriches both our local culture and economy by drawing visitors from, quite literally, across the world to see our beautiful town. We’re grateful to these businesses and all those who strive to make Winterset a great place to live, work and enjoy our free time.
Thank you to all of our Winterset Citizen Sponsors!
This Weekend
Christmas Trees in the Glass Studio
Saturday • 12/1 • 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Madhaüs Gallery
If you’re looking for a fun & festive way to get introduced to the glassblowing studio, this is it. Make a glass Christmas tree with the help of the instructor at Madhaüs Gallery. To reserve your half hour spot, contact Robin at 515.707.4309. Cost is $75 per person. Appropriate for most ages. You may have noticed that the Madhaüs gallery window is starting to look a little bare—there are some changes happening there. The building has sold and Madhaüs will be moving out by December 7th. They do not have a new studio location yet but classes will continue at various locations in the short term. We’ll continue to keep you apprised of all the Madhaüs happenings so you know where to find them!
See Him in the Manger: An Advent Nativity Celebration
Saturday • 12/1 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
First United Methodist Church
Winterset First United Methodist Church is celebrating the beginning of the Advent season by displaying a collection of nativity scenes this Saturday. This advent celebration is open to all and there is no admission charge. There will be dozens of unique nativity scenes artfully displayed throughout the church building.
Holiday Open House
Saturday • 12/1 • 10:00 – Noon
Winterset Public Library
Bohemian Rhapsody
This weekend at The Iowa
Bohemian Rhapsody is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury. Freddie defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound. They reach unparalleled success, but in an unexpected turn Freddie, surrounded by darker influences, shuns Queen in pursuit of his solo career. Having suffered greatly without the collaboration of Queen, Freddie manages to reunite with his bandmates just in time for Live Aid. While bravely facing a recent AIDS diagnosis, Freddie leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. Queen cements a legacy that continues to inspire outsiders, dreamers and music lovers to this day. PG-13 / 2 hr, 13 min
The Iowa will not show a Wayback Wednesday film on December 5th. They will be closed to allow The Winterset Stage to prepare for Scrooge!Layered Leather Earrings Class
Saturday • 12/1 • 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Winterset Art Center
Stutterin’ Jimmy & the Goosebumps
Saturday • 12/1 • 7:00 pm
Covered Bridges Winery
Covered Bridges Winery is welcoming Stutterin’ Jimmy & the Goosebumps for some live soulful blues, roots and folk music on Saturday night. $5 cover. Music 7:00 – 10:00 pm; Food available 6:30 – 8:30pm
Coming Soon
Scrooge! The Musical
December 6 • 7 • 8 • 9
The Winterset Stage (at the Iowa Theater)
You don’t want to risk the ire of Ebenezer Scrooge (pictured here on the Festival of Lights float) by missing The Winterset Stage’s production of Scrooge, the Musical! Performances are December 6, 7, and 8 at 7:00 pm and December 9th at 3:00 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children (ages 3-12) and you can purchase them in advance by clicking HERE. Tickets can also be purchased at the door if they are still available. Doors will open thirty minutes prior to each performance.
Taste of Summer
Friday • 12/7 • 4:30 pm
Winterset High School
If you’re already tired of winter and in need of a little Taste of Summer, head to the high school next Friday night to cheer on both boys and girls basketball teams. The pork producers and post-prom committee will be serving food and you’ll have some chances to come home with a prize, too.
Holiday Calligraphy Cards: Intermediate Level
Saturday • 12/8 • 10:00 – Noon
Winterset Art Center
Spruce up your holiday cards this year with the help of Jess Lundquist of ink & flourish calligraphy. In this workshop, use dip pens and templates to create classically elegant cards to send to friends and family. You’ll take away: three cards handmade by you plus envelopes for each along with resources for purchasing your own dip pens, nibs, and ink. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Make up date (in case of severe weather): Saturday, December 15th, 10am-12pm. $30 for WAC members, $35 for non-members. Register online at THIS LINK.
Old Fashioned Christmas
Saturday • 12/8 • 10:00 – Noon
Madison County Historical Complex
The Madison County Historical Complex is opening their doors for the annual Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration on Saturday, December 8th. Visit with Santa, decorate a cookie, and enjoy a little time away from the shopping mall.
Hallelujah Holiday Tour of Churches
Saturday • 12/8 • 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Eight Locations in Winterset & Earlham
After the Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration, hop in the ol’ family car and tour some local churches all bedecked for the holiday season. You’ll need a ticket for this and you can get those at the Winterset Chamber of Commerce.
Sunday Afternoon Ceramics
Sunday • 12/9 • 1:00 – 4:00pm
Winterset Art Center
Join Bree Daggett to observe and participate in ceramic techniques. Try your hand at the pottery wheel, hand building, slab rolling and glazing. No experience necessary to create your own piece of unique art. For an additional $5 fee, participates will have the opportunity to select and glaze a mug to be fired and available by Christmas. Fee for WAC Member $31.50, Non-Member $35.00. Register in advance at THIS LINK.
The Nutcracker Ballet
December 15 • 16 • 17 • 18
Winterset Ballet & Dance Studio at the Iowa Theater
Winterset Ballet and Dance Studio is bringing us another production of the classic Christmas ballet, The Nutcracker. They’ve expanded to six performances this year; all at the Iowa Theater. You can order your tickets to The Nutcracker in advance at THIS LINK.
Great Citizens, Great Things!
The Winterset School District was recently featured for their innovative Free WiFi community partnership. The partnership aims to provide internet access for students for all students by utilizing local business. You can read more about the forward-thinking initiative HERE. Kudos to WCSD for their desire to provide top-notch opportunities for all students and to the local businesses who readily jumped on board to help make it happen!
Thank you for reading The Winterset Citizen. All community announcements are provided at no charge, courtesy of the following sponsors:
American State Bank
Anchored Walls
Angel Wings & CT
Ben Franklin
Blanchard Family Dentistry
Bridges Financial Associates
Covered Bridge Realty
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Farm Bureau FS, Scot Clark
Homefront Real Estate
The Iowa Theater
Johnson Insurance
John Wayne Birthplace Museum
Judge Lewis House
Lowe Chiropractic Clinic
Madhaus Gallery
Madison County Health Care System
Madison County Historical Society
McGowen, Hurst, Clark & Smith, P.C.
Medicap Pharmacy
Midwest Heritage Bank
Montross Pharmacy
Pine Creek Ltd.
State Farm, Charlotte Speer
Union State Bank
Village Bootery
Winterset Ballet & Dance Studio
Winterset Optimist Club
Winterset Parks & Recreation Department
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