Welcome to August! For those of us with school-age kids, this turn of the calendar can bring a mix of dread—hello, back-to-school shopping—and relief at the thought of returning to a somewhat normal schedule (with other adults finally sharing the childcare duties!).
If your life is no longer ruled by the school calendar, you might still feel a bit of that seasonal shift—or maybe just joy at skipping the chaos in the Target school supply aisle!
Either way, the unofficial last weeks of summer are still packed with fun, and I’m here to share what’s happening!
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Last Chance…
Tiny Pieces, Vast Visions Exhibit
Now Through August 3
Iowa Quilt Museum
This extraordinary exhibit of modern quilts is going to be at the Iowa Quilt Museum for just a few more days! I had the opportunity to see them in greater depth this past week and they are stunning. Go in with the mindset of visiting a contemporary art gallery and I promise you won’t be disappointed! And it’s RIGHT HERE in Winterset
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This Weekend!
F1
August 1 & 2 • 7:00pm & August 3 • 2:00pm
The Iowa Theater
From Apple Original Films and the filmmakers from Top Gun: Maverick comes the high-octane, action-packed feature film starring Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski. Dubbed “the greatest that never was,” Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) was FORMULA 1’s most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, he’s a nomadic racer-for-hire when he’s approached by his former teammate Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), owner of a struggling FORMULA 1 team that is on the verge of collapse. Ruben convinces Sonny to come back to FORMULA 1 for one last shot at saving the team and being the best in the world. He’ll drive alongside Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), the team’s hotshot rookie intent on setting his own pace. But as the engines roar, Sonny’s past catches up with him and he finds that in FORMULA 1, your teammate is your fiercest competition—and the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone. Rated PG-13, 2 hr 35 min
Madison County Farmer’s Market
Saturday • August 1 • 8:00 – Noon
Courthouse Square
The cooler temps this week are making a trip to the Madison County Farmers Market feel like pure summer bliss! On your way to or from the market, swing by The Warehouse on 2nd / Graham’s Game Café for breakfast tacos, Bloody Marys, and mimosas.
You might even leave the kids (and husbands!) to play in the arcade while you shop the market in peace—now that’s a win-win.
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Cardboard Boat Race
Wednesday • August 6 • 6:00pm
Winterset Aquatic Center
It’s not too late to register for this year’s cardboard boat race which will take place at the Winterset Aquatic Center on August 6th. Participants can pick up cardboard for boats at Adel & Winterset TV & Appliance, the sponsors of this event.
This is a free event, but participants will need to register online here: tinyurl.com/WPRD-Programs
Spaceballs
Thursday • August 7 • 7:00pm
Throwback Thursday at The Iowa Theater
The Throwback Thursday theme in August is space, and they’re starting it off with a classic (of sorts!)
In a distant galaxy, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “Perri-Air.” In desperation, Spaceball’s leader President Skroob (Mel Brooks) orders the evil Dark Helmet (Rick Moranis) to kidnap Princess Vespa (Daphne Zuniga) of oxygen-rich Druidia and hold her hostage in exchange for air. But help arrives for the Princess in the form of renegade space pilot Lone Starr (Bill Pullman) and his half-man, half-dog partner, Barf (John Candy). 1987, Rated PG, 1 hr 36 min
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Meet the Band Night
Friday • August 8 • 7:00pm
McGaffin Field, WHS Stadium
The marching band is one of the first student groups to head back to school each fall. These talented young musicians will log nearly 40 hours next week as they kick off preparations for this year’s halftime and competition field show.
Want a sneak peek—and a chance to cheer them on? Head out to the WHS football field next Friday night and show your support!
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