Tonight
Community Band Lawn Chair Night
Thursday • June 12 • 6:00pm Dinner, 7:00pm Music
Madison County Historical Complex
The Winterset Community Band is kicking off their summer “Lawn Chair Night” series tonight! The meal starts at 6:00 and includes pork loin sandwich, chips, dessert and a drink served by the Madison County Democrats. The band starts at 7:00pm with Winterset Ballet & Dance providing entertainment at intermission.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Thursday • June 12 • 7:00pm
Throwback Thursday at The Iowa Theater
Sure sure to get some Reeses Pieces with your Half-priced popcorn this week!
After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott (Henry Thomas). Bringing the extraterrestrial into his suburban California house, Elliott introduces E.T., as the alien is dubbed, to his brother and his little sister, Gertie (Drew Barrymore), and the children decide to keep its existence a secret. Soon, however, E.T. falls ill, resulting in government intervention and a dire situation for both Elliott and the alien. 1982, Rated PG, 2 hr
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This Weekend!
We can always always count on the Winterset Public Library for fun programming!
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Madison County Farmer’s Market
Saturday • June 14 • 8:00 – Noon
Courthouse Square
After having to move to their ‘back up’ location last Saturday, the Madison County Farmer’s Market will be back on the courthouse lawn again this week. Mulberry Farm and Tiki Treats will both be serving up tasty treats and Eliana Grace will be providing live music.
Classic Car Show & Shine
Saturday • June 14 • 4:00 – 7:00pm
Downtown Winterset
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How to Train Your Dragon
June 13 & 14 • 7:00pm & June 15 • 2:00pm
The Iowa Theater
This is one of my all-time favorite animated movies and I’m so excited to see this live action re-make. And if you can’t make it this weekend, it will play again next weekend.
On the rugged isle of Berk, a Viking boy named Hiccup defies centuries of tradition by befriending a dragon he names Toothless. However, when an ancient threat emerges that endangers both species, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader. Rated PG, 1 hr 56 min
I’m Still Here
Sunday • June 15 • 5:30pm
Sunday Movie Club at the Iowa Theater
A special screening, part of the Iowa Theater’s Sunday Movie Club, offers “I’m Still Here” on Sunday, June 15. Doors open at 5:00; the movie starts at 5:30. Rated R, “I’m Still Here” is 1 hour, 34 minutes (1:34) in length and is in Portuguese with English subtitles. Ticket price is $8. Admission for Sunday Movie Club members is free with membership. For information about the Sunday Movie Club, go to www.the-iowa.com/club.
“I’m Still Here” premiered in 2024 at the Venice International Film Festival. The movie is based on a 2015 memoir of the same title by Marcelo Rubens Paiva. The story centers on a mother and activist coping with the disappearance of her husband, a dissident politician, during the military dictatorship in Brazil from 1964 to 1985. The film was the first-ever Brazilian-produced film to win an Academy Award, winning Best International Feature Film. Soon after its release in Brazilian theaters, “I’m Still Here” was the target of an unsuccessful boycott by activists affiliated with the Brazilian far-right, who deny that the military regime was a dictatorship. The movie wound up grossing $36 million.
The Sunday Movie Club series is a once-a-month screening, usually on the third Sunday, that offers slightly off- the-beaten-path, thought-provoking films that have received critical acclaim.
Movie club screenings include an optional, brief discussion with the audience following the film. Movie Club membership is $75 per year, which makes the cost of each film a little over $6, but all viewers are welcome. Concession-stand offerings at The Iowa include beer, wine, hard cider, Coke products, movie candies, and Iowa grown popcorn served with real butter.
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Next Week
Murder Mystery Experience
Tuesday • June 17 • 6:00pm
Winterset Public Library
Join The Dealt Hand for a night of Murder Mystery fun! They’ll be running their large group Murder Mystery Experience – an event where as a group we’ll develop the cast, unveil their secrets and then discover who amongst our cast is the murder victim! From there the detective enters the scene, asking questions and revealing clues until our murderer is discovered – and then we’ll all build up the how, and why of the murder! Register by clicking the button below or call the library at 515-462-1731.
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Coming Soon
9 to 5 The Musical
June 26-28 • 7:00pm
The Winterset Stage at The Warehouse on 2nd
The Winterset Stage is thrilled to announce its third community musical production: 9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and based on the hit 1980 film.
A talented cast of local performers has been hard at work bringing this hilarious and empowering story to life. Full of big hair, big dreams, and bigger laughs, 9 to 5 The Musical tells the story of three working women who take control of their office—and their lives—proving that friendship and courage can create real change.
Performances will take place June 26-28, promising high-energy musical numbers, unforgettable characters, and all the sass of the original film. Don’t miss your chance to see this crowd-pleasing favorite performed by your friends and neighbors! Tickets and additional information available at TheWintersetStage.org.
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Don’t Miss Out!
NEW Art Classes & Camps – for ADULTS!
Winterset Art Center
The Winterset Art Center has just announced a new lineup of classes for adults—pottery and watercolor.
Get all the details and sign up right here: https://winterset-art-center.square.site/s/shop
Adult Pickleball League
Register by June 15
The weather is starting to HEAT up, just like the WPRD Pickleball Leagues. If you’re looking to join in on one of the hottest sports in the nation, consider forming a team to compete. No matter your experience, there will be a league for you. Registration is $30 per team. The deadline to register is Sunday, June 15th. Teams can register online here: https://tinyurl.com/WPRD-Adults
Breakthrough Basketball Camp
June 23-26 • 9:00am – Noon
Winterset Middle School
Winterset Parks & Recreation is excited to partner with nationally renowned Breakthrough Basketball to bring a new and exciting opportunity to the youth in our community. At these basketball camps, players will improve their scoring, ball handling, shooting, passing, athleticism, footwork, decision-making, and 1 on 1 moves to take the game to the next level. These basketball camps are for boys and girls in grades 3 to 8. Click the link to reserve your spot now! https://tinyurl.com/5dpyy6z9
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