Today
Winterset High School Art Exhibit Reception
Thursday • May 4 • 4:00 – 8:00pm
Winterset Art Center
Celebrate the creations of some of Winterset High School’s finest artists at an exhibit reception this afternoon, Thursday, May 4. The exhibit will also be on display Saturday, May 6th, and Sunday, May 7th, from 11:00am to 3:00pm, all at the Winterset Art Center.
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This Weekend
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
May 5 & 6 • 7:00pm, May 7• 2:00pm
The Iowa Theater
Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3 will play at the Iowa Theater for three weekends.
Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill must rally his team to defend the universe and protect one of their own. If the mission is not completely successful, it could possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them. PG-13, 2 hr 30 min
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Live Music with Megan Barrett
Friday • May 4 • 2:00pm
Winterset Public Library with Madison County Music Co.
Whether you like to sing along, or just listen, come enjoy a short informal musical ‘concert’ with Megan Barrett from Madison County Music Co. on Friday afternoon. The tunes are mostly ‘oldies’ guaranteed to fill you with warm nostalgia, get your toe tapping and have you at least humming along! This is the last of these programs for a few months, so don’t miss out.
Acoustic Jam Circle
Friday • May 4 • 3:00pm
Winterset Public Library
Musical Story Time
Saturday • May 6 • 10:00am
Winterset Public Library with Madison County Music Co
Miss Megan, from Madison County Music Co., is ready with songs, rhymes, and lots of musical fun. If you know a preschooler or toddler, bring them to the library Saturday morning for Musical Story Time!
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Next Week
History on the Hill o’ Beans
Tuesday • May 9 • 9:30am
Madison County Historical Complex
This month’s topic for History on the Hill o’ Beans is “show and tell”. Bring one item of interest and share your story with the group. Or just go and listen and learn what your community members have in their collections.
Thunderball
Wednesday • May 10 • 7:00pm
Way Back Wednesday at the Iowa Theater
Way Back Wednesday films in the month of May are Bond—James Bond—classics from the 1960 featuring the original Bond, Sean Connery.
Led by one-eyed evil mastermind Emilio Largo (Adolfo Celi), the terrorist group SPECTRE hijacks two warheads from a NATO plane and threatens widespread nuclear destruction to extort 100 million pounds. The dashing Agent 007, James Bond (Sean Connery), is sent to recover the warheads from the heart of Largo’s lair in the Bahamas, facing underwater attacks from sharks and men alike. He must also convince the enchanting Domino (Claudine Auger), Largo’s mistress, to become a key ally. 1965, Rated PG, 2 hr 10 min
Winterset Ballet & Dance Recitals
Friday • May 12 • 7:00pm
Saturday • May 13 • 10:30am and 2:00pm
Winterset Ballet and Dance Studio will soon present their end-of-year recitals.
Friday, May 12, 7:00 pm: Bring the whole family to experience this year’s feature ballet, Moana, and the themed performance, Better Together, which includes dances in tap, jazz, hip-hop, and modern.
Saturday, May 13, 10:30 am: The studio’s littlest dancers, the Twinkle Babies, will take the stage for their very first time! This memorable, Saturday morning performance also includes the Daddy Daughter Dance and some encore dances from the Better Together themed show. You are sure to walk away with a smile on your face.
Saturday, May 13, 2:00 pm: An encore performance of the ballet, Moana, and a tribute to senior dancer Addie Burkett!
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City-Wide Garage Sale
Saturday • May 13
Ladies Tea Party
Saturday • May 13 • 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Bevington Mansion lawn, Madison County Historical Complex
Save the date for the 2023 Ladies Tea Party event! Back by popular demand, this event is perfect for moms, kids, grandmas, and all of the special ladies in your life. Enjoy a Victorian high tea, mansion tour, etiquette tips, parlor games, photo opportunities and more!
Winterset Wine Walk
Saturday • May 13 • 2:00 – 7:00pm
Winterset Courthouse Square
Join the Madison County Chamber of Commerce, downtown Winterset merchants, and area wineries for shopping, wine sampling, music, and more! Attendees must be 21 years of age or older and wristbands will be required. Fifty tickets are available for each half hour of the event. Purchase tickets through the Chamber of Commerce website using the button below.
Classic Car Show & Shine
Saturday • May 13 • 4:00 – 7 :00
Winterset Town Square
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Planning Ahead
What started five years ago as the “Madison County Airing of the Quilts” has now expanded to the Iowa Quilt Festival. Spanning four days, the event includes classes & events, a quilting retreat and concludes with the Airing of the Quilts on Saturday, June 3rd.
New Programs this Summer
Winterset Parks & Recreation
ACEing Autism helps children with autism to grow, develop, and benefit from social connections and fitness through Tennis. The 4-day program takes place every Saturday in June. Participants receive 1 on 1 instruction, so class size is limited to 4 kids.
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/24f3un52
Professional instructors from Life Time Fitness are coming to Winterset this summer lead Tennis and Pickleball lessons for all ages! Participation in these classes gets you FREE access to the Life Time courts for the summer. 
Youth Tennis: https://tinyurl.com/4d2hvaw5
Adult Tennis: https://tinyurl.com/4yva5d7a
Youth Pickleball: https://tinyurl.com/4d2hvaw5
Adult Pickleball: https://tinyurl.com/4yva5d7a
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to learn from a Hawkeye Legend and former NBA player!
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/4c4hwhjj
It’s a GREAT day to be a Winterset Citizen—
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