Tonight
Glimpses of the Iowa Capital: Its History, Art, Architecture and Restoration
Thursday • April 21st • 6:00pm
Winterset Public Library
Take a tour of Iowa’s Capitol with former state restoration painter, historic researcher, and author Rosa Snyder as she divulges untold stories, shares little-known historical anecdotes, and reveals hidden treasures of Iowa’s most recognizable landmark. View several before-and-after photos, visit rooms not normally seen by tourists, and observe the step-by-step restoration process.
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This Weekend
The Odd Couple
Thursday, Friday, Saturday • 7:00pm
Sunday. • 2:00pm
The Winterset Stage (at The Iowa Theater)
The Winterset Stage is providing laughs this weekend in the form of Neil Simon’s, The Odd Couple, Female Version. You have four opportunities this weekend to catch Florence Unger and Olive Madison and their friends on stage. Tickets are just $15 and can still be purchased online (until Noon on Friday) or at the door.
Release of Hootie the Owl
Friday • April 22nd • 7:00pm
Pammel Park Campground
You may remember that a screech owl was rescued in Madison County in January. Since then, local rehabber, Beth Brown has been caring for the owl and it has now regained its strength and now it’s time for Hootie’s big release back into the wilds of Madison County!
The Madison County Conservation Board invites the community to join them at the Pammel Park Campground the evening of Earth Day for this special event. Madison County Emergency Management Director, Diogenes Ayala, will join the celebration and share information about the tornado recovery and then release Hootie. Information will be shared about the new Conservation Center, owls in Iowa, and the night will close with a S’mores Smorgasbord. Ted Lare will be providing a limited supply of native prairie plants for attendees to take home. Bring lawnchairs and a beverage of your choice. Thanks to Fareway, there is no charge for this event.
Madison County Wedding Showcase
Saturday • April 23rd • 12:00 – 4:00pm
Winterset Livery
Say “I Do” to Madison County, too! Come see all the beauty Madison County has to offer for your nuptials. This wedding showcase will include local vendors featured in the following industries: cakes, wedding apparel, jewelry, music, catering, venues, and more!
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Next Week
Friends of the Library Book Sale
April 28 – April 30th
Arbor Day Celebration
Friday • April 29th • 5:30pm
Winterset City Park, Arbor Shelter
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Planning Ahead
Madison County Heroism & Memorial Ceremony
Thursday • May 5th • 5:30pm
Jackson Building, Madison County Fairgrounds
The Madison County Supervisors extend an invitation for you to attend Madison County heroism award and memorial ceremony. This event will recognize the heroes and first responders, and honor the victims of the March 5, 2022, tornado disaster. The ceremony will begin at 5:30 PM with a community meal to follow. To RSVP, please email: MadisonCountyStrong@MadisonCountuIowa.gov
Favorite Foods of Cinco de Mayo
Thursday • May 5th • 6:00pm
Winterset Public Library
Head to the library on May 5th to test out some favorite Mexican foods in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. Caldo, tacos, street corn, & sopapillas will be the main topics of discussion and consumption. There will also be sharing about the holiday and its traditions. No fee is required but the program is limited to 10 participants. Please call the library at 515-462-1731 to register.
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Morel Madness
Saturday • May 7 • 1:00 – 3:00pm
Pammel State Park, Backbone Shelter
Madison County Conservation is excited to present mushroom expert and former Madison County Naturalist, Jess Lancial, for an amazing opportunity to learn all about our edible fungi!
The elusive morel mushroom is a sought-after springtime delicacy, but did you know there are other mushrooms and plants that can be foraged? Jess Lancia will share tips and tricks for finding morel mushrooms and how to distinguish them from false morels and other look-alike species. Participants will also discover other fungi and plants that can be foraged in the spring and might even meet some newly trained mushroom sniffing pooches! Be dressed to go off trail in the woods (long pants and close-toed shoes will be a must!). Participants are asked to please NOT bring their own dogs along, as it will distract the working dogs.
Register early as space is limited. Cost is $5 per person. All ages welcome but strollers are not allowed due to terrain.
Winterset Wine Walk
Saturday • May 7 • 2:00 – 7:00pm
Downtown Winterset
Benefit Concert for Winterset
Saturday • May 7th • 5:00pm
Talk Shop Lounge, St. Charles
Brinton Surprise by Red Cedar Chamber Music
Saturday • May 7th • 7:00pm
The Iowa Theater
Red Cedar presents a multi-media extravaganza featuring live chamber music accompanying magic lantern slides and early silent films from the Brinton Collection of early entertainment materials. Philip Wharton has created a magical score for The Fairy of Springtime, a 1902 French film which features hand-painted color. Michael Kimber has scored Venetian Tragedy, a nine-minute drama with a surprise ending. And new to Red Cedar for this project, a duo of French composers, Jean-Francois Charles and Nicolas Sidoroff, have teamed up to create a major multi-media work which explores the life of the great French filmmaker Georges Méliès, known to most from the 2011 film Hugo. Historian Michael Zahs provides narration with music performed by violinist Miera Kim, cellist Carey Bostian, and guests artists guitarist John Dowdall and flutist Claudia Anderson for this entertaining program.
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Winterset Fire Department 150th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday • June 4th
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Summer Fun for our Younger Citizens!
Tee Ball Registration
Deadline May 1st
The Winterset Stage
Winterset Ballet & Dance
Little Legends Golf Camp
Madison County Extension
It’s a GREAT day to be a Winterset Citizen—
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