Tonight
Community Band Lawn Chair Night
Thursday • June 5 • 6:00pm Dinner, 7:00pm Music
Madison County Historical Complex
The Winterset Community Band is kicking off their summer “Lawn Chair Night” series tonight! The meal starts at 6:00 and includes burgers, chips, cookie and a drink to benefit the History on the Hill program. The band starts at 7:00pm with Jennie and David Hargrove providing entertainment at intermission.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Thursday • June 5 • 7:00pm
Throwback Thursday at The Iowa Theater
Pack some tissues for this one!
Tomboy Vada Sultenfuss (Anna Chlumsky) has good reason to be morbid: her mother died giving birth to her, and her father (Dan Aykroyd) operates a funeral service out of their home. The other kids think she’s a freak, and it certainly doesn’t help that her best friend, Thomas J. Sennett (Macaulay Culkin), is a boy. To make matters worse, Vada is desperately in love with her English teacher, Mr. Bixler (Griffin Dunne). What’s an 11-year-old girl to do? 1991, Rate PG, 1 hr 32 min
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This Weekend!
Airing of the Quilts and
Covered Bridges Quilt Guild Show
Saturday • June 7 • 10:00 – 4:00pm
(+ Friday • June 6 • 9:00 – 5:00)
Winterset & Surrounding Areas
The Iowa Quilt Festival started earlier—drawing quilt enthusiasts from across the state and country—and will culminate with the community-wide Airing of the Quilts on Saturday. Quilts will be on display in over 20 locations including our iconic courthouse, two covered bridges, three local churches, four historic homes, and many other local attractions. Tickets for the full event are $25 and can be purchased at the Iowa Quilt Museum. Of course the public locations like the courthouse, Monumental Park, and the participating covered bridges (Cutler-Donahoe and Holliwell) can be visited by locals free of charge!
The Covered Bridges Quilt Guild will also have their annual show this weekend. Talented local quilters will display their works of art at the Winterset Elementary School gym on Friday, June 6th, 9am-5pm, and Saturday, June 7th, 9am-4pm. Tickets are $5 at the door.
Indianapolis String Quartet
Friday • June 6 • 7:00pm
The Iowa Theater – FREE CONCERT!
The Zenith Chamber Music Festival is expanding outside of the Des Moines metro and the’ve chosen the beautiful Iowa Theater to host the Indianapolis String Quartet this Friday. This performance is part of their ongoing mission to bring chamber music into unique locations across the greater Des Moines area.
In a truly one-of-a-kind experience, this interactive concert will allow the audience to help shape the journey of the performance. Guided by an emcee, attendees will vote on and influence the musical direction. Beginning with two contrasting pieces, the quartet will explore different styles and eras, allowing the audience to determine what comes next. This dynamic exchange makes for a truly one-of-a-kind chamber music experience. It’s a rare opportunity to engage with the music in an entirely new way, making it an evening you won’t want to miss. And it’s a FREE Concert!
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Madison County Farmer’s Market
Saturday • June 7 • 8:00 – Noon
Courthouse Square
I was able to get up to the Madison County Farmer’s Market for the first time last week and it was awesome! Tons of fresh produce, baked goods, hand-crafted treasures and more. If you haven’t been yet, I encourage you to check it out—it’s got great summer energy 🙂 This week, students and teachers from Madison County Music Co. will be providing some tunes starting at 10:00am.
Touch-A-Truck
Saturday • June 7 • 10:00am – Noon
Winterset Public Library
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Karate Kid: Legends
June 7 • 7:00pm & June 8 • 2:00pm
The Iowa Theater
After moving to New York City with his mother, kung fu prodigy Li Fong struggles to let go of the past as he tries to fit in with his new classmates. When a new friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition—but his skills alone aren’t enough. With help from Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso, he soon learns to merge two styles into one for the ultimate martial arts showdown. Rated PG-13, 1 hr 58 min
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Next Week
History on the Hill o’ Beans
Tuesday • June 10 • 9:00am
Madison County Historical Museum
Local history buffs (or just curious minds) gather each month at the Madison County Historical Museum for coffee and a short presentation plus discussion on a particular historic topic. This month the topic is the historic Bennett cabin, it’s history and the restoration process.
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Coming Soon
9 to 5 The Musical
June 26-28 • 7:00pm
The Winterset Stage at The Warehouse on 2nd
The Winterset Stage is thrilled to announce its third community musical production: 9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and based on the hit 1980 film.
A talented cast of local performers has been hard at work bringing this hilarious and empowering story to life. Full of big hair, big dreams, and bigger laughs, 9 to 5 The Musical tells the story of three working women who take control of their office—and their lives—proving that friendship and courage can create real change.
Performances will take place June 26-28, promising high-energy musical numbers, unforgettable characters, and all the sass of the original film. Don’t miss your chance to see this crowd-pleasing favorite performed by your friends and neighbors! Tickets and additional information available at TheWintersetStage.org.
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Summer!
NEW Art Classes & Camps – for ADULTS!
Winterset Art Center
The Winterset Art Center has just announced a new lineup of classes for adults—pottery and watercolor.
Get all the details and sign up right here: https://winterset-art-center.square.site/s/shop
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.
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