New Exhibit
Photos, Pixels, & Pizzazz
On exhibit through March 10
Iowa Quilt Museum
The Iowa Quilt Museum opened a new exhibit this week featuring arts quilts by renowned quilter Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry. The IQM is open Monday through Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm and Sundays 12:00 to 4:00pm.
Throughout her 48-year career as a quilt artist, Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry has loved bold, graphic designs, brilliant colors and illusions of light and shadow. That’s the PIZZAZZ in this exhibit. In the same 48 years, the tools available to achieve those effects in fabric have changed dramatically. When Fallert-Gentry began quilting, the rotary cutter seemed revolutionary. In 1989, when she won Best of Show at the American Quilters Society show with a machine quilted, contemporary design, it caused a minor uproar among traditionalists. At that time, she was still drawing her designs on graph paper with colored pencils. In 1990 she purchased her first computer, and immediately began looking for ways to use it as a design tool. That’s where the PIXELS come in. Her current computer is a Microsoft Surface Design Studio, which allows her to draw and paint directly on a touch screen. Some of the PHOTOS she has used in my recent quilts were taken by her husband, Ron Gentry. The others were all taken by Caryl herself. Most of the quilts in Photos, Pixels & Pizzazz have been made in the last ten years.
This Weekend
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Beer Choir: Holiday Edition
Friday • December 15 • 8:00pm
Madison County Music Co & Beer Choir of Central Iowa
at The Drift
Beer Choir is a social singing event open to all, no talent required! It’s so simple—you get a beer, get a seat, and let yourself be led through a couple hours of hilarious drinking songs from the official songbook, the Beer Choir Hymnal! This time around, the choir will also be singing from the Holiday Nog Chaser Supplement!
Holiday apparel—including ugly Christmas sweaters—is encouraged!
Non-beer drinkers are also welcome—The Drift has a great selection of wines, cocktails, mocktails, appetizers and soft drinks. And if you just want to drink and listen, you’re welcome, too, but don’t be surprised when you end up joining in the singing!
There is no cover charge.
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Holiday Concert
Madison County Community & Youth Choirs
Sunday • December 17 • 6:00pm
First United Methodist Church, 309 E Jefferson
The spirit of the season comes alive as the Madison County Community and Youth Choirs join forces for a magical holiday concert. This collaborative concert showcases the musical talent and community spirit that define Madison County. The choirs, comprised of dedicated singers of all ages, have been diligently preparing to deliver a heartwarming and memorable performance that captures the essence of the holiday season.
The concert program will feature a delightful selection of favorite Christmas carols. The highlight of the evening will be a spectacular rendition of Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus, a timeless masterpiece that has become synonymous with the holiday season.
As a special treat, the Madison County Community Choir extends an open invitation to any interested singers in the audience to join in on the singing of the Hallelujah Chorus. This inclusive opportunity encourages community members to be part of the musical celebration and share in the joy of creating beautiful music together.
“This holiday concert is a celebration of community, music, and the joy of the season,” said Megan Barrett, director of the Madison County Community and Youth Choirs. “We invite everyone to join us for an evening of festive melodies, camaraderie, and the timeless tradition of Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus.”
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Holiday Lights on the Hill
Every night through January 1st
Madison County Historical Society
Load up the car and take a drive on the museum complex loop to enjoy lights and displays throughout the Madison County Historical Complex. This is a free event but donations in the mailbox are always appreciated to help defray the costs.
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Next Week
Living Nativity
Thursday • December 21 • 6:00 – 7:00pm
Winterset United Methodist Church
at Madison County Historical Complex
Celebrate the advent season and Christmas with this unique nativity event. Follow the star to the Madison County Historical Museum Complex, 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.
Santa Gift Wrapping Service
Friday • December 22 • 11:30am – 5:00pm
Winterset Public Library
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Coming Soon
Community Christmas Dinner
Monday • December 25 • Noon
First United Methodist Church
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Adult Coed Volleyball
The Adult Coed Volleyball League is coming up in January—Join a team and get registered here: https://tinyurl.com/m4zs3t84
It’s a GREAT day to be a Winterset Citizen—
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