Today!
Tiny Pieces, Vast Vision
On Exhibit Through August 3rd
Iowa Quilt Museum
Earlier this week the Iowa Quilt Museum opened a new exhibit titled: Tiny Pieces, Vast Visions. Thee museum is open seven days a week so fine a time soon to go see this amazing display of fiber art and support one of our local gems!
The four featured quiltmakers first connected during an online “Meet the Artist” event and quickly discovered a shared creative bond. While each artist brings her own distinct aesthetic to the work, they all embrace a similar approach to construction—using tiny bits of fabric to build intricate, larger patterns. The result is a stunning collection of one-of-a-kind fabric mosaics, where small pieces come together to create powerful visual stories.
Sleepy Hollow
Thursday • April 24 • 7:00pm
Throwback Thursday at The Iowa Theater
Set in 1799, “Sleepy Hollow” is based on Washington Irving’s classic tale “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Faithful to the dreamy custom-bound world that Irving paints in his story, the film mixes horror, fantasy and romance and features an extraordinary cast of characters (including a young and adorable Johnny Depp) that dabble in the supernatural. 1999, Rate R, 1 hr 45 min
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This Weekend!
Friends of the Library Book Sale
April 24-26
See Schedule Below
King of Kings
April 25 & 26 • 7:00pm & April 27 • 2:00pm
The Iowa Theater
Renowned writer Charles Dickens shares the story of Jesus Christ with his son, Walter. As his father narrates the stirring tale, Walter becomes captivated with the events of Jesus’ life. Rated PG, 1 hr 40 min
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Screen Free Sunday
Sunday • April 27 • 4:00 – 6:00pm
Graham’s Game Café at The Warehouse on 2nd
Give your screens a break and make some real-life memories at Graham’s Game Café and The Warehouse on 2nd!
Grab the crew and dive into some analog amusements—from pickleball and table tennis to pop-a-shot, air hockey, foosball, whiffle ball, giant Jenga, Yardzee, and HUNDREDS of board games. Admission is just $5/person or $20 for the whole family.
Good times guaranteed—no WiFi required.
Anora
Sunday • April 27 • 5:30pm
Sunday Movie Club at the Iowa Theater
“Ani,” Anora Mikheeva, a young stripper from Brooklyn, meets and impulsively marries the 21-year-old son of a Russian oligarch. Once the news of the marriage reaches Russia, Ivan’s parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled.
“Anora” premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it received critical acclaim and won the coveted Palme d’Or. It went on to be nominated for an astonishing six Academy Awards, winning five, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress (for Mikey Madison who plays Ani), Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing. The director, Sean Baker, said the movie was inspired by a story from a friend about a Russian-American newlywed kidnapped for collateral. Baker was also inspired by his work in 2000 and 2001, when he edited wedding videos, including ones of Russian-Americans in New York.
This screening is part of the Iowa Theater’s Sunday Movie Club, offers “Anora” on Sunday, April 27. The film is 2 hours and 19 minutes (2:19) in length and is rated R for sexual content, nudity, and strong language. Ticket price for nonmembers is $8. The film is in English. The Sunday Movie Club series is a once-a-month screening, usually on the third Sunday of each month, 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
90th Anniversary Celebration
Wednesday • April 30th • 10:00am – 2:00pm
Union State Bank
Our friends at Union State Bank are celebrating nine decades of full-service banking and community support. If you’re not USB customer, it’s quite possible you’ve benefited as one of the many community organizations and causes that they support. Come help them celebrate this milestone next Wednesday from 10:00 to 2:00 at the Main Bank on Hwy 92 in Winterset.
Once Upon a Spell: Escape from Ever After
May 3 & 4
The Warehouse on 2nd
Step into a twisted fairy tale where happily-ever-after has gone terribly wrong! Trapped in Ever After, you must break a powerful curse before the clock strikes midnight. Solve magical puzzles and uncover hidden secrets to escape before you’re trapped in the story forever! Will you rewrite your fate, or will Ever After keep you in its spell?
This escape room experiences is created specifically for families and may be played by up to 8 participants. If you’re family is smaller than that, feel free to partner up with friends. The escape room challenge will last 60 minutes.
The listed price is ‘per person’ up to THREE PEOPLE, if your group is FOUR OR MORE, the cost is $80 total.
Note: this is a repeat of the same escape room and not recommended for those who have previously participated. Watch for NEW design in the future!
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Summer!
Summer Dance Camps & Classes
Winterset Ballet & Dance Studio
From Twinkle Babies, to A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Stage Door Access with the cast of Hamilton, dancers will have a blast with new and exciting experiences and opportunities this summer at Winterset Ballet & Dance. Learn more and sign up at WintersetBallet.com.
Art Classes & Camps
Winterset Art Center
Let your kids get their hands on some art this summer!
Cosmic Creations June 24 – 26
Waves of Color July 1 – 3
Nature’s Palette July 22 – 24
Times by grade levels to ensure hands on fun and artistic learning.
Kindergarten & 1st: 8:30 – 9:30 AM
2nd & 3rd Grade: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
4th – 6th Grade: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Class sizees are limited, registration requested: https://winterset-art-center.square.site/s/shop
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Madison County Conservation Summer Camps
Registration Open Now!
https://www.mycountyparks.com/Event/Default
Summer Swimming Lessons
Registration Open Now!
https://tinyurl.com/yjct93nc
Iowa Quilt Festival
Learn more and Register!
https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/classes-iowa-quilt-festival/
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