This Weekend
Community Christmas Hymn Sing
Friday • December 6 • 11:30am
Winterset Public Library
The choir at First United Methodist Church leads a community hymn sing each month at the Library and tomorrow will be the Christmas Edition! Join the singing of your favorite Christmas hymns and carols.
The Nutcracker
December 6-8, multiple performances
Winterset Ballet & Dance at The Iowa Theater
Winterset Ballet and Dance Studio is once again proud to bring this timeless holiday classic ballet to our local community! Dancers will bring to lifee the story of a young girl, Clara, celebrating Christmas with her family, the Stahlbaums. She receives a Nutcracker from her Godfather, Herr Drosselmeyer, and this sets off a memorable evening of magical events and characters.
Winterset Ballet and Dance Studio will present six performances of The Nutcracker from December 6-December 8 at the historic Iowa Theater in Winterset with 3 evening and 3 daytime shows. If you have a favorite dancer you’ll want to check with them to see which shows they are in as each performance consists of a different cast of dancers.
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Friends of the Library Open House
Saturday • December 7 • 10:00 – Noon
Winterset Public Library
Boost your holiday spirit at the Friends of the Winterset Public Library Holiday Open House. There will be music, delicious Christmas goodies, and seasonal drinks. Drop in anytime between 10:00 and noon.
Community Band Concert
Sunday • December 8 • 4:00pm
Winterset High School Auditorium
The Winterset Community Band will present their annual Darwin Dasher Memorial Christmas Concert this Sunday. There’s always something really special about local musicians gathering and giving of their time to spread holiday cheer for the rest of us!
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Next Week
History on the Hill o’ Beans
Tuesday • December 10 • 9:00am
Madison County Historical Museum
Join fellow history buffs on the second Tuesday of each month for a short presentation on a historic topic and to share your insights. This month’s Hill O’ Beans discussion will be “Christmas Trivia.”
Holiday Jingle Christmas Tree & Cardinal Craft
Tuesday • December 10 • 5:30pm
Winterset Public Library
A Christmas Story
Wednesday • December 11 • 7:00pm
The Iowa Theater
Take a break from the holiday hustle and enjoy this holiday classic! Plus, popcorn is always Half Price on Way Back Wednesday!
Based on the humorous writings of author Jean Shepherd, this beloved holiday movie follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who spends most of his time dodging a bully (Zack Ward) and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a “Red Ryder air rifle.” Frequently at odds with his cranky dad (Darren McGavin) but comforted by his doting mother (Melinda Dillon), Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact. 1983, Rated PG, 1 hr 34 min
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Winter Solstice Market
Friday • December 13 • 6:00 – 9:00pm
Saturday • December 14 • 10:00 – 4:00pm
Winterset Livery & Warehouse on 2nd
Have the most unique gifts under your tree and treats on your table when you shop the over three dozen local makers who will be sharing their wares at the Winter Solstice Market; which has expanded to two locations this year! The Warehouse on 2nd (the newer venue) is located on 2nd Ave between Jefferson and Green.
Holiday Home Tour
Saturday • December 14 • 11:00 – 5:00
7 Homes • Purchase Tickets in Advance!
It’s always fun to get a peak inside someone else’s home, and there are seven magnificent and unique properties on the list for this year’s tour. You can purchase your ticket at: Pine Creek, Spoons Full of Sugar, Salon 107, White Cottage Market, Madison County Chamber, Re-Home, Madison County Mercantile and Evergreen & Lily Floral.
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Santa on the Hill
Saturday • December 14 • 2:00 – 4:00pm
Madison County Historical Museum
It’s that time of year when Santa is making his list and checking it twice! Before he finalizes it, stop by The Hill to make sure he has your wish list right! The first 200 children will receive a goodie bag, and there will be popcorn and hot cocoa for all! This event is free and open to the public.
Community Choir Christmas Concert
Saturday • December 14 • 6:00pm
Winterset United Methodist Church
Madison County Music Co. will present their 3rd annual Christmas Extravaganza featuring the Madison County Community Choir and two youth choirs. The concert repertoire will include a variety of rollicking holiday pieces (many of them bell-themed) and conclude with the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah! If you’re familiar with the piece, you’re invited to join the choir on the finale.
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Coming Soon
Living Nativity
Monday & Tuesday • December 16 & 17 • 6:00 – 8:00pm
Madison County Historical Complex with
Winterset United Methodist Church and Winterset Foursquare Church
Celebrate the advent season and Christmas with this unique representation of the birth of the King. Follow the star to the Madison County Historical Complex in Winterset, where you’ll be greeted by the inn keeper, escorted by the shepherds, serenaded by the angels, and have the opportunity to observe the holy family and the baby Jesus. There is no admission charge and all are welcome.
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