Enjoy some ‘big city’ cultural experiences this weekend with an art-house movie at our historic theater, The Iowa, and a FREE visit to the Madison County Historical Complex. Get all the details for these, AND MORE, right here…in one convenient location!
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This Weekend
Museum Day Live
Saturday • September 17 • 11:00 – 4:00
Madison County Historical Museum
The Madison County Historical Museum is excited to participate in the Smithsonian magazine’s 18th annual Museum Day! In an effort to give people more access to historical and cultural offerings, the Historical Complex, along with participating museums across all 50 states will provide free admission on Saturday, September 17th. Head out to ‘the hill’ and experience all of the complex’s offerings, including seasonal exhibits, 14 outbuildings and a guided tour of a real Victorian mansion. Everyone visiting the complex on the 17th will be admitted for free!
Mack & Rita
Sptember 16 & 17 • 7:00pm, September 18 • 2:00pm
The Iowa Theater
When 30-year-old self-proclaimed homebody Mack Martin (Elizabeth Lail) reluctantly joins a Palm Springs bachelorette trip for her best friend Carla (Taylour Paige), her inner 70-year-old is released — literally. The frustrated writer and influencer magically transforms into her future self: “Aunt Rita” (Oscar®-winner Diane Keaton). Freed from the constraints of other people’s expectations, Rita comes into her own, becoming an unlikely social media sensation and sparks a tentative romance with Mack’s adorable dog-sitter, Jack (Dustin Milligan). A sparkling comedy with a magical twist, Mack & Rita celebrates being true to yourself at any age. PG-13, 1hr 34min
Madison County Farmers Market
Saturday • September 17 • 8:00am – Noon
Monumental Park
The Madison County Farmers Market has temporarily moved to Monumental Park (beside the library) because of the courthouse construction.
City-Wide Garage Sale
Saturday • September 17
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Plant Swap & Sale
Saturday • September 17 • 9:00 – 12:00 (specific times below)
Winterset Public Library
“No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow.” English Proverb.
Give yourself something to look forward to all winter long with some new—or at least new-to-you—plants!
Sunday Movie Club: The Power of the Dog
Sunday • September 18 • 5:30pm
The Iowa Theater
The Iowa Theater’s new Sunday Movie Club premieres Sunday, September 18, with “The Power of the Dog,” directed by Jane Campion. The 2021 film received a record twelve Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Director, which Campion won. The movie, a Western starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Kirsten Dunst, is based on the 1967 novel of the same title by Thomas Savage, an American writer who wrote popular novels, many of them Westerns, during 1944-1988.
Membership to the Sunday Movie Club is $75 per year, which works out to around $6 per movie. Members have the option to reserve their favorite seats. Theater board member Marianne Fons said, “We’re delighted with the response to this new program for the theater. The club has 42 charter members.”
Nonmembers are also welcome and encouraged to attend. Nonmember ticket price is $8. The mission of the program is to provide the opportunity for audiences to see recent, Oscar-nominated films that are a bit outside the theater’s usual, mainstream fare. A special feature of the monthly movie club is a lively, brief discussion following the film. For “The Power of the Dog,” Rebecca Fons, the Iowa Theater’s film programmer, will travel from Chicago to moderate the discussion. Future post-screening discussions will be moderated by theater manager Scott Smith, and others.
Movie club screenings are a little earlier than the Iowa’s usual showtime. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the movie starts at 5:30. Movie club films scheduled for the rest of this year are PARASITE (October 16), BELFAST (November 20), and ANOTHER ROUND (December 18). Films and dates for the first three months of 2023 will be announced this fall.
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Next Week
How Iowa Met Baseball
Tuesday • September 20 • 6:00pm
Winterset Public Library
Over the past century the setting for the spring passion of many Iowans has been the ballpark. This presentation explores the myths of baseball’s origins, the early history and evolution of the game, baseball’s journey to Iowa and the role of the Civil War in spreading its popularity. Audiences will learn about some of Iowa’s baseball pioneers and view an extensive collection of baseball memorabilia featuring Iowa players.
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Wednesday • September 21 • 7:00pm
The Iowa Theater
When King Richard the Lionheart is captured, his scheming brother Prince John (Claude Rains) plots to reach the throne, to the outrage of Sir Robin of Locksley (Errol Flynn), the bandit king of Sherwood Forest. Rounding up his band of men and eventually winning the support of the lovely Maid Marian (Olivia de Havilland), Robin accuses Prince John of treachery and, when the escaped Richard returns covertly to England, joins forces with the king to prevent Prince John from taking the crown. 1938, PG, 1 hr 42 min
Community Shred Day
Saturday • September 24 • 9:00 – 11:00
Farmers & Merchants State Bank, North Parking Lot
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Time to Get Registered
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
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Planning Ahead
Lil’ Husky Basketball
Saturdays • November 5-December 17
Registration Deadline October 22
Winterset Parks & Recreation Dept
WPRD has just opened registration for their Lil’ Husky Basketball Program. This program is for children going into Kindergarten next year, and current Kindergarteners. Links to register:
Pre-K: https://tinyurl.com/4m5mv3tn
Kindergarten: https://tinyurl.com/3rn86aye
Halloween Hikes & Day of the Dead Festival
Saturday • October 29 • 5:00 – 8:00pm
Pammel Park Lodge
You can also check out the community calendar page to see how events align with your own calendar!
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