It’s time for holiday weekend and the unofficial start of summer! Both Frostee’s and the Aquatic Center open this summer. We celebrate John Wayne’s Birthday, and honor the service and sacrifice of local veterans. Enjoy!
Tonight
Finding Iowa Ancestors
Thursday • May 22 • 6:00pm
Winterset Library
Researching the genealogy of Iowa ancestors is fascinating, frustrating, and rewarding. Why did they leave their home country? How did they arrive in the US? Where did they travel to reach Iowa? If you are interested in genealogy, come explore research strategies and record locations. A lot of needed information is not online and overlooked sources can provide the most valuable data.
Our Iowa ancestors faced unique circumstances in deciding to emigrate from their home countries. They reacted to local conditions and the heartbreaking choice to leave family and friends. People had to learn the emigration and immigration processes for travel costs and political requirements. Starting over in a new land meant culture shock.
Join us to explore the factors resulting in the arrival of our relatives into Iowa. Anyone interested in genealogy is welcome to attend.
The Producers
Thursday • May 22 • 7:00pm
Throwback Thursday at The Iowa Theater
Down and out producer Max Bialystock (Zero Mostel), who was once the toast of Broadway, trades sexual favors with old ladies for cash contributions. Max’s new accountant Leo Bloom (Gene Wilder), offhandedly muses that if Max found investors for a new production that turned into a flop, he could legally keep all the extra money. The duo begins to put together the worst play possible, titled “Springtime for Hitler”, with a terrible director and a hippie-freak star. 1967, Rate PG, 1 hr 28 min
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This Weekend!
Fly In Pancake Breakfast
Saturday • May 24 • 8:00 – 11:00
Winterset Airport
Madison County Farmer’s Market
Saturday • May 24 • 8:00 – Noon
Courthouse Square
What’s going on at the Madison County Farmer’s Market this weekend? A pottery demonstration from the Winterset Art Center as well as a blood drive with LifeServe.
F.A.R.M. will be rolling out this weekend as well. It melds local farms/food makers and the community to help encourage shopping at the farmer’s market. Don’t forget all sorts of goodies: breads, cookies, pies, plants, veggies and fruits, crafts, honey, and more!
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2025 John Wayne Birthday Celebration: Chisum
Saturday • May 24 • 2:00pm
The Iowa Theater
Kind-hearted, fatherly John Chisum (John Wayne) owns a large ranch in Lincoln County, New Mexico, in the 1870s. With the help of his faithful sidekick, Pepper (Ben Johnson), and a hot-headed young ranch hand nicknamed Billy the Kid (Geoffrey Deuel), Chisum does battle with underhanded land developer Lawrence Murphy (Forrest Tucker). Having bought up most of the nearby town and appointed his own corrupt sheriff (Bruce Cabot), Murphy now has his eye on Chisum’s ranch. 1970, Rated G, 1 hr 51 min
Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday • May 26 • 10:30am
Winterset Cemetery, near the WWII monument
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Sinners
May 24 • 7:00pm & May 25 • 2:00pm
The Iowa Theater
“Sinners” tells the tale of Smoke and Stack, twin brothers who return to their hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi, from Chicago in 1932 to open a juke joint. Tensions are high from the beginning, as Smoke and Stack buy their future juke joint from a leader of the local chapter of the Ku Klux Klan. As the movie progresses, it becomes clear the brothers have to fend off supernatural dangers in addition to the Klan. Rated R, 2 hr 17 min
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Summer Music-Making
Register for Summer Music Lessons
at Madison County Music Co.
Summer Session begins June 2nd
There will be lots of music-making at Madison County Music Co. this summer — and everyone’s invited!
Madison County Music Co. offers private lessons, group classes, and music camps for kids, teens, and adults — all happening right here in Winterset!
Summer Offerings Include:
Private Music Lessons – Piano, guitar, ukulele, voice, violin, cello, flute, trombone & more!
Flexible scheduling + pay only for the lessons you attend (with advance notice).
Group Classes & Camps
KinderChoir (Ages 4–6) – Wednesdays at 4pm | June 4–July 9 | $70
Music Together (Ages 1–3 + caregiver) – Mondays at 5:30pm | $70
Show Choir Camp (Ages 10+) – June 9–13 | 12:00–1:30pm | $75
Learn to Chord Piano (Teens/Adults) – Wednesdays at 5:15pm | June 4–July 2 | $90
Rock Band Camp – July 7–10 | 6:00–7:00pm | $60
Guitar Jam – Wednesdays at 6:00pm | $5/session
Ukulele Club – Wednesdays at 6:30pm | $5/session
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your skills to the next level, there’s a place for you at Madison County Music Co. this summer. Learn more & register at www.MadisonCountyMusicCo.com
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Next Week
Auditions: Dragon’s Birthday Wish
June 1st & 2nd • 6:30pm
The Winterset Stage at Madison County Music Co.
The Winterset Stage invites 12 to 18 year old actors to audition for Dragon’s Birthday Wish, the next production of the Pat Nelson’s Memorial Children’s Theater. Performance dates are July 11 and 12. Sign up to audition here: https://forms.gle/Dd5rcEfL4UdFWLeF8
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Summer!
Iowa Quilt Festival
Learn more and Register!
https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/classes-iowa-quilt-festival/
Adult Pickleball League
Register by June 15
The weather is starting to HEAT up, just like the WPRD Pickleball Leagues. If you’re looking to join in on one of the hottest sports in the nation, consider forming a team to compete. No matter your experience, there will be a league for you. Registration is $30 per team. The deadline to register is Sunday, June 15th. Teams can register online here: https://tinyurl.com/WPRD-Adults
Breakthrough Basketball Camp
June 23-26 • 9:00am – Noon
Winterset Middle School
Winterset Parks & Recreation is excited to partner with nationally renowned Breakthrough Basketball to bring a new and exciting opportunity to the youth in our community. At these basketball camps, players will improve their scoring, ball handling, shooting, passing, athleticism, footwork, decision-making, and 1 on 1 moves to take the game to the next level. These basketball camps are for boys and girls in grades 3 to 8. Click the link to reserve your spot now! https://tinyurl.com/5dpyy6z9
Summer Dance Camps & Classes
Winterset Ballet & Dance Studio
From Twinkle Babies, to A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Stage Door Access with the cast of Hamilton, dancers will have a blast with new and exciting experiences and opportunities this summer at Winterset Ballet & Dance. Learn more and sign up at WintersetBallet.com.
Art Classes & Camps
Winterset Art Center
Let your kids get their hands on some art this summer!
Cosmic Creations June 24 – 26
Waves of Color July 1 – 3
Nature’s Palette July 22 – 24
Times by grade levels to ensure hands on fun and artistic learning.
Kindergarten & 1st: 8:30 – 9:30 AM
2nd & 3rd Grade: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
4th – 6th Grade: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Class sizes are limited, registration requested: https://winterset-art-center.square.site/s/shop
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