This Weekend
The Marvels
Friday & Saturday • November 10 & 11 • 7:00pm
Saturday • November 12 • 2:00pm
The Iowa Theater
Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel, has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. However, unintended consequences see her shouldering the burden of a destabilized universe. When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, her powers become entangled with two other superheroes to form the Marvels. Rated PG-13, 1 hr 5 min
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Victorian Mourning
Saturday • November 11 • 6:30pm Public, 7:30pm MCHS Members
Madison County Historical Complex
Take an unforgettable journey back in time at the Madison County Historical Society and experience the intriguing customs and rituals of mourning during the Victorian era. Discover the fascinating traditions surrounding death and grief, from elaborate mourning attire to intricate mourning jewelry. Immerse yourself in the solemn atmosphere of the past and gain a deeper understanding of this unique period in history. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to step into the shoes of our Victorian ancestors and explore the Bevington Mansion like never before.
This is a free event, but registration is required because space is limited. Use this link to register for the 6:30 time slot (open to all). Use this link if you are a Madison County Historical Society member to register for the ‘members only’ 7:30 time slot.
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Winterset Student Exchange Meeting
Sunday • November 12 • 6:30pm
Winterset Public Library Meeting Room
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Next Week
History on the Hill o’ Beans
Tuesday • November 14 • 9:00am
Madison County Historical Museum
Head to ‘the hill’ this Tuesday for a cup of coffee and some conversation, plus a short presentation about history. This month’s topic is, “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” Not sure what that means…but it sounds intriguing!
Barbie
Wednesday • November 15 • 7:00pm
Way Back Wednesday at The Iowa Theater
November’s ‘Way Back Wednesday’ lineup is all about ‘Girls Night Out’. So grab your fellow Barbies and see the hit movie one more time! 2023, PG-13, 1 hr 54 min
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Put Your Garden to Bed
Friday • November 17 • 6:30pm
Winterset Public Library
Holiday Hop
Saturday • November 18 • 8:30am – 2:30pm
See locations below
Reading with Rover
Saturday • November 18 • 9:00 – Noon
Winterset Public Library
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Coming Soon
Lion’s Soup Supper
Monday • November 20 • 5:30 – 7:00pm
New Bridge Church, 1305 W Jefferson
Take the night off from cooking at the 22nd Annual Lions Club Soup Supper next Monday. The menu will include potato, vegetable beef, and creamy chicken noodle soups, plus chili and possibly some new recipes. There are no tickets necessary, just bring a free will donation.
You can also bring along your clean, dry plastic bags (or any plastic wrapping/film) to be recycled into benches. (There’s one in front of Covered Bridge Realty on the west side of the square.) The Lions also collect and repurpose used hearing aids and complete eyeglasses.
Festival of Lights
Friday • November 24 • 5:00 – 7:00pm
Downtown Winterset
The day after Thanksgiving, celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season in downtown Winterset! Merchants will have lighted and live action window displays starting at 5:00pm. Venture into the warm, cozy stores on the square to find unique gifts for everyone on your shopping list! The lighted parade will start at 7:15pm with everyone’s favorite jolly ol’ elf on the last float of the parade. There will be a table on the courthouse lawn to write a letter to Santa. See “Elf” at the Iowa Theater following the lighted parade—FREE admission with the donation of a non-perishable food item for local food pantry.
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It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Show
Thursday, Friday, Saturday • November 30, December 1 & 2 • 7:00pm
Sunday • December 3 • 2:00pm
The Winterset Stage at the Iowa Theater
Tickets are now on sale for The Winterset Stage’s next production: It’s a Wonderful Life. This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.
Winterset Community Band Concert
Sunday • December 3 • 4:00pm
Winterset High School, Henry Miller Auditorium
Holiday Tour of Homes
Saturday • December 6 • 11:00 – 6:00
Benefiting CRISP
Tickets are now on sale for the Christmas Tour of Homes and 100% of the ticket sales go to CRISP. The mission of CRISP is to guide families to resources that will enhance the well being of children and families. They work to ensure greater family stability and ready to learn children. A few of the programs that the Tour of Homes will help fund include: School supplies for kids, Winter Wear 4 Kids, and Christmas for kids. Other programs they assist include help with utility/rent payments and working closely with The Paw Pantry to provide additional food source for families. When you purchase your ticket you will get to tour 7 amazing homes AND help CRISP fund their programs.
Tickets can be purchased at: Spoons Full of Sugar Boutique, Pine Creek, Madison County Mercantile, Re:Home, Madison County Chamber, Madison County Realty and Salon 107.
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