Tonight
Where the Crawdads Sing-back by popular demand!
August 26 • 7:00pm, August 28 • 2:00pm
The Iowa Theater
Abandoned as a girl, Kya raised herself in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina. For years, rumors of the marsh girl haunted Barkley Cove, isolating the sharp and resilient Kya from her community. Drawn to two young men from town, she opens herself to a new and startling world. However, when one of them is found dead, Kya immediately becomes the main suspect. As the case unfolds, the verdict as to what happened becomes increasingly unclear, threatening to reveal many secrets. PG-13, 2hr 5min
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This Weekend
Salute to 40 Years of the John Wayne Birthplace
Saturday • August 27
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the John Wayne Birthplace first opening our doors to the public, the John Wayne Birthplace & Museum will present a one-day event complete with lavish family-styled events that will thrill children of all ages.
At 11am, at the John Wayne Birthplace, founding board member Dave Trask will discuss the original efforts to preserve the Winterset, Iowa, home where John Wayne was born, the public’s reception, and how the Birthplace has grown into the popular destination it has become today.
Thanks to the sponsorship of the Winterset Band Boosters, The Great Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will be presented at 2:00pm and 4:30pm. Prices are $12 for adults and $7 for children and seniors.
Circus Day Schedule
9:30 a.m – Tent Raising & Tour
Everyone is invited to watch the Big Top rise! You’ll also get a chance to tour the grounds, learn all about life on the road, see the beautiful animals & learn about their care and get a behind-the-scenes look at the show!
1:00 p.m – Midway Opens
Pony Rides, Moon Bounce, Giant Slide, Face Painting, Concession Stand and Box Office open up for some extra fun!
2:00 & 4:30 – Circus Performance
Get ready for an amazing show the whole family will love! Each show lasts about 90 minutes.
The Winterset Community Band will present a rousing concert of vintage circus marches between performances.
Circus World, starring John Wayne & Rita Hayworth
7:00pm at The Iowa Theater
When Matt Masters (John Wayne) takes his ailing circus on a tour of Europe, it’s not simply to put its finances back into order. He’s also there on a romantic quest to find his old flame Lili Alfredo (Rita Hayworth), whose daughter Toni (Claudia Cardinale) he raised. But both missions are put in jeopardy when the ship ferrying his circus across the Atlantic sinks. But the show must go on — and Masters pulls out all the stops to make the tour a success and reunite with Lili. 1964, NR, 2 hr 15 min
Madison County Farmers Market
Saturday • August 27 • 8:00am – Noon
Downtown Winterset
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Next Week
Way Back Wednesday: In the Good Old Summertime
Wednesday • August 31 • 7:00pm
The Iowa Theater
The Goonies is very nostalgic, fun and filled with a lot of adventure! A band of adventurous kids take on the might of a property developing company which plans to destroy their home to build a country club. When the children discover an old pirate map in the attic, they follow it into an underground cavern in search of lost treasure but come up against plenty of dangerous obstacles along the way. 1985, PG, 1 hr 54 min.
If your millennial kids haven’t seen this film yet, you owe it to them to take a family outing to the movies on Wednesday!
Concert Series with Megan Barrett
Friday • September 2 • 2:00pm
Winterset Public Library
Music is good for the brain, the body, and the soul! Head to the library on the first Friday of each month at 2:00pm for a mini-concert with Megan Barrett and friends (yes, that’s me). Each month’s program will feature a variety of tunes guaranteed to fill you with warm nostalgia, get your toe tapping, and have you humming (or singing along). This program is geared especially for adults (keep reading for a kid-oriented series). This theme for the September program will be ‘Summer Songs’ and will feature tunes from the 50s, 60s, and 70s that evoke that summer nostalgia!
First Friday Jam Session
Friday • September 3 • 3:00pm
Winterset Public Library
If you plan an acoustic instrument, then after the 2:00 ‘concert,’ it will be your turn to jam!
Musical Story Time
Saturday • September 3 • 10:00am
Winterset Public Library
Bring your baby, toddler, or pre-school aged kiddo to the Library on Saturday morning for a 30-minute mini-concert just for kids! Miss Megan—with her guitar and ukulele—will entertain and engage young audiences with a variety of age-appropriate musical selections each month.
This program will be repeated on Wednesday, September 7th at 10:00am.
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Last Chance!
Registration is open for Winterset Parks & Recreation Adult Women’s Volleyball league: https://tinyurl.com/3837tzny
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Make Music this Year!
Registration Open for Music Lessons & Youth Choir
at Madison County Music Co.
Madison County Music Co. has just opened up their registration for school-year music lessons. MCMC offers instruction in piano, guitar, violin, cello, ukulele, voice, flute, and trumpet and welcomes both adult and youth students. They have openings for lessons during the day (great for adults and homeschool families) and after school/evenings (for school kids and working folks).
Most lessons happen in a one-on-one format but group lesson are offered for guitar & ukulele instruction. A NEW offering this year is beginning violin for 4 and 5 year olds. Yes, 4-year-olds can play the violin. (see next picture!)
Madison County Music Co. also operates the Madison County Satellite program of Heartland Youth Choir and has choir ensembles for singers in 1st through 8th grades.
Heartland Youth Choir (HYC) provides was founded in 2002 as a performance-based program for youth that emphasizes musical literacy and character development. HYC provides unique opportunities for children of diverse backgrounds with a particular aptitude in vocal music to explore that interest beyond their school setting. Quality literature from all styles and periods form the foundation for this exploration.
The HYC satellite program offers students in Madison and surrounding counties a high-quality choral experience, allowing them to have the same wonderful opportunities without needing to drive to Des Moines every week. There are three ensembles in the Madison County Satellite:
- Medesimo for 1st and 2nd grade – Meets Mondays 3:45-4:30
- Melodie for 3rd-5th grade – Meets Thursdays 4:30 – 5:45
- Musica for 6th-8th grade – Meets Mondays 5:00 – 6:30
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Planning Ahead
City-Wide Garage Sale
Saturday • September 17
Evening Under the Stars
Saturday • September 17 • 5:00pm
Pepper Harrow Farm
Evening Under the Stars is a special event hosted each year by Madison County Foundation for Environmental Education (MCFEE) on behalf of the Madison County Conservation Board. This year’s event will be hosted at Pepperharrow Farm in Winterset.
Spend a fun-filled evening with friends, surrounded by sunflowers and dahlias. Enjoy a social hour sipping local wines and listening to live music. Take a stroll through the gardens while you peruse live and silent auction items featuring local businesses and artists. Try your hand at wildlife themed games of skill or take advantage of the option to cut your own flower bouquet.
Dinner is next, followed by “world famous” local desserts. Hear about the important work of the Madison County Conservation Board and updates on the new Madison County Conservation Center to open soon. Round out the evening with a glimpse through a high-powered telescope, under the stars.
Proceeds from this year’s event will go to the currently under-construction Madison County Conservation Center. This almost 13,000 square foot gathering hub, nestled in the timber of Pammel Park will be completed later this year. With event space, a modern classroom, outdoor patio and exhibit hall, this facility will serve as a gateway to the wilds of Madison County.
MCFEE is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that has been dedicated to supporting the Madison County Conservation Board since 1981. All proceeds from MCFEE fundraisers provide support for environmental education programs, park facility upgrades, and management of natural resource areas.
Tickets are now on sale for Evening Under the Stars. Event tickets are $40/person or $320 per table (seats 8). To purchase your tickets, call the Madison County Conservation Board office at 515-462-3536 or email Amy at awarnke@madisoncounty.iowa.gov. Tickets are also available to purchase in person at the Madison County Conservation Board office located at 2273 Clark Tower Road.
Winterset .150K Race
Saturday • October 1 • 11:00am
Winterset City Park
City Park is turning 150 and the Winterset Parks & Recreations Department is going to celebrate by hosting their 1st annual .150K Race (492ft) on Saturday, October 1st. There will be live music, yard games, & a silent auction benefiting Hold Our Youth Tight, beer from 1st Down Brewing Co. and awesome shirts from Lumberjack Design Co. You will also get a donut at the halfway mark to ensure that you have enough energy to make it to the finish line! Costumes are encouraged and there will be an award for best costume! You have plenty of time to start training, so get registered today.
Ages 21+ https://tinyurl.com/2a9aw8rs
Ages 16 – 20 https://tinyurl.com/2aszws9b
Ages 15 & under https://tinyurl.com/2esh57sf
You can also check out the community calendar page to see how events align with your own calendar!
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