Arts Mixer

Thursday • February 19 • 5:30 – 7:00pm
Madison County Foundation for Community Arts
at The Drift

Artists, arts supporters, and arts appreciators are invited for a relaxed and welcoming Artist Mixer designed to bring creative minds together. This is a social space to connect, chat, share ideas, and let inspiration flow freely across disciplines.

Whether you’re actively creating, passionately supporting the arts, or simply love being around creative energy, you’re invited. Come meet new people, exchange stories, spark collaborations, and maybe even plant the seed for the next great community arts event in Madison County. No agenda—just good conversation, creative cross-pollination, and community.

The Long, Long Trailer

Thursday • February 19 • 7:00pm
Throwback Thursday at The Iowa Theater

During Throwback Thursdays in February we’re falling in love with screwball romantic comedies of the 30s, 40s, & 50s

Starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, The Long, Long Trailer is the story of Nicky and Tacy, a newlywed couple who decide to set up their home in a trailer. The couple escapades many ridiculous situations during their honeymoon trip with their trailer home. 1954, Not Rated, 1 hr, 36 min

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Proper Pruning with Frances Main

Saturday • February 21 • 11:00am
Winterset Public Library

Learn when and how to properly prune your tees.  Making the proper cuts, with the appropriate tool, at the right time of year can keep your trees healthier.  This program will give you some basics for making good decisions about caring for your trees.

African Painted Dogs with Dr. Greg Rasmussen

Saturday • February 21 • 1:00-2:00pm
Madison County Conservation Center, Pammel Park

Taco Bar Fundraiser

Sunday • February 22 • 11:00am-1:00pm
Jackson Building, County Fairgrounds

Enjoy a delicious zero-effort lunch while helping Madison County youth earn premiums for their livestock projects at the county fair. The menu includes Taco Bar, Rice and Dessert all for a Free Will Donation that will help support local 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors. Come hungry. Leave Happy. Support Kids.

I Can Only Imagine 2

February 20 & 21 • 7:00pm, February 22 • 2:00pm
The Iowa Theater

After the breakout success of the song “I Can Only Imagine,” MercyMe’s Bart Millard is living the dream with sold-out arenas, a devoted fan base, and a thriving career. However, Millard’s past soon threatens the family he’s built, especially the fragile bond with his son, Sam. Rated PG, 1hr, 50min

This one will play for two weekends.

Live Music: Danny Grause

Sunday • February 22 • 2:00-4:00pm
Covered Bridges Winery

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Stuart Little

Saturday • February 28 • 10:00am AND 2:00pm
The Winterset Stage at The Warehouse on 2nd

The Winterset Stage is preparing another magical performance of the Pat Nelson Memorial Children’s Theater with the beloved children’s story, Stuart Little! This is the endearing classic about the many adventures—both big and small—of Stuart Little, an imaginative mouse born into an ordinary New York family. Bring your little ones to experience this enchanting story and create lasting memories. Tickets are just $5 can be purchased online in advance, or at the door.

Books with a Buddy

Saturday • February 28 • 9am-Noon
Winterset Public Library

Sign your child up to read to Buddy, a trained therapy dog. Slots are available every 15 minutes. There’s no age restriction for this event—children who aren’t reading yet can snuggle with Buddy and have a story read to them! Sign up using the button below:

Watercolor Workshops

Saturday • March 7 • 8:30am AND 1:00pm
Winterset Art Center

The Winterset Art Center is offering two watercolor classes on March 7th, both taught by Iowa Watercolor Society member Robert Zeidler. These sessions are recommended for some watercolor experience or who consider themselves intermediate level students.

In the morning class (8:30am-12:00pm), the composition will be a horizontal landscape. The painting process will focus on placing strokes of color next to another color for interesting blending and a more exciting result.

In the afternoon class (1:00pm – 4:30pm), the design provided will be a vertical composition of a butterfly on flowers, utilizing a painting approach that starts predominantly with damp paper and finishes with drier applications of paint.

Attendees are asked to bring their own basic watercolor materials. The instructor will provide a demonstration so you will see how he approaches the design, then each student will have plenty of time to work on their own piece and ask questions.

The fee for each class is $35. Sign up with the Winterset Art Center today to reserve your spot at the table!

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