It’s a Wonderful Life

Thursday • December 18 • 7:00pm
Throwback Thursday at The Iowa Theater

This is one of my mom’s favorite Christmas movies…although she’s seen the beginning about fifty times and the end only about a dozen. Any other moms relate to this? 🙋🏼‍♀️

George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all – and it’s Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence – who then shows George what his town would have looked like if it hadn’t been for all his good deeds over the years. Rated PG, 2 hr, 10 min

USB Holiday Open House

Friday • December 19 • 10:00am – 2:00pm
Three USB Locations

Our friends (and sponsors!) at Union State Bank invite you to join them for some holiday cheer this Friday. Visit any of the three USB location—Winterset, West Des Moines, & Truro—for snacks, punch, free calendars and a drawing for $200 to a non-profit of your choice!

Watercolor Exhibit

Weekends in December and January
Winterset Art Center

The Winterset Art Center is hosting a wonderful exhibit of the Iowa Watercolor Society through December and January. The exhibit is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30am – 3:30pm.

This Saturday, exhibitors Leslie Levenworth and Diane Tough will be in the art center to give free demonstrations from 9:00 – Noon.

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Friday Fun Night

Friday • December 19 • 5:00-10:00pm
The Warehouse on 2nd

Reasons NOT to include The Warehouse in your Friday night plan:

• You already have too much holiday cheer
• You don’t need an easy “get the kids out of the house” solution
• You’re not interested in stress relief via games and laughter
• You want to save your sanity for later

Otherwise… arcade games, food, and a little holiday escape await at The Warehouse on 2nd and Graham’s Game Café.

Santa on the Hill

Saturday • December 20 • 1:00 – 3:00pm
Madison County Historical Complex

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Living Nativity

December 21 & 22 • 6:00 – 8:00pm
Madison County Historical Complex

Winterset, the movie

December 19 & 20 • 7:00pm, December 21 • 2:00pm
The Iowa Theater

Winterset’s silver screen fame continues with this latest Indie crime drama, filmed in Truro and Winterset 2 years ago. Michael P. Blevins, the writer, producer, and director of the film, will be in attendance on Friday.

In the town of Winterset, Iowa, three poor farmers decide to recruit a city slicker to help them pull off a heist: stealing bags of cash from a wealthy ranch owner. The plan quickly goes awry when the money’s true owner, a dangerous individual, shows up to reclaim the cash. The film is directed and written by Michael P. Blevins and stars Martine Beerman, Robert Coppage, and Robert Craighead. Rated R, 1 hour 55 min

First Anniversary Live Karaoke

Saturday • December 27 • 7:00pm (doors open at 6:00)
The Warehouse on 2nd, 231 N 2nd Ave

Over the past year, The Warehouse on 2nd—home of Graham’s Game Café—has become a go-to destination for celebrations and community gatherings. The space has hosted birthday parties, anniversaries, retirements, holiday celebrations, live theater, community fundraisers, farmers markets, and the popular Winter Solstice Market, building a full year of memorable moments for the community.

To mark their first anniversary, owners Joe & Melissa Taylor and Jon & Megan Barrett are celebrating with the event they enjoy most: Live Band Karaoke.

In honor of the occasion, the song list will feature #1 hits and unforgettable one-hit wonders, giving performers of all ages a chance to take the stage. Whether guests are ready to sing their hearts out or simply cheer from the crowd, the night promises high energy, big laughs, and plenty of shared memories. There is no cover charge for this family-friendly event and food and drinks will be available for purchase.

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