5$ draws, prizes, fun and good competition. The place to be on a Tuesday night.
Thank You JoAnn Chapman
The Flying Dutchman
From its stormy overture to climactic finale, Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman lures you into its mysterious depths. The Dutchman, a ghostly sailor, is condemned to wander the waves for eternity. But every seventh year he disembarks to find a bride who can break his curse. In a small Norwegian fishing village, he fatefully encounters Senta, a young woman who is obsessed with the Dutchman’s legend. Can the power of love break the curse? How much must we sacrifice to bring about salvation?
Maestro David Neely leads this sweeping, evocative score which features epic choruses, thrilling orchestrations and a superstar cast headlined by bass-baritone Ryan McKinny, who makes his DMMO debut as the Dutchman. Company favorite Joshua Borths makes his mainstage directing debut, charting the course of Richard Wagner’s return to the DMMO stage for the first time in nearly 40 years. Steven C. Kemp returns as scenic designer and Ian Wallace debuts as projection designer.
Dates this year:
Saturdays will be held from May - October from 8am-12pm
Wednesdays will be held from July 9th-September from 4-7pm
The Indianola Downtown Farmers Market is a community event that showcases the best of what our local farmers and artisans have to offer. Our market is a vibrant hub of activity where you can enjoy live music, delicious food, and support local businesses.https://www.indianoladfm.com/EXCEPTION: We will meet at the Memorial Balloon Field at 7:00 am during the National Balloon Classic on July 26 and August 2.
Free program, thanks to our dedicated volunteer instructors. Sign up for the text group in case of weather cancellations at https://www.tinyurl.com/IPRTexts
10-4pm Saturday & Sunday, July 5-6
905 N. Buxton St., Indianola, IA
It's FREE! So bring a friend!
The Rake's Progress
Inspired by William Hogarth’s famous series of paintings, Stravinsky’s The Rake’s Progress charts one man’s path from pleasure to ruin. When the mysterious Nick Shadow appears, Tom Rakewell abandons his sweetheart, Anne Trulove, and leaves behind his country life for the temptations of the city. But London’s glittering promise soon dissolves as love, money and sanity slip farther and farther from his grasp. Can true love save him, or will the devil get the last laugh?
The Rake’s Progress is surely one of the 20th century’s most dazzling and original works—as if a Mozart opera wandered into a hall of mirrors. Comedy and tragedy are never far apart in this light-hearted work that can break your heart with the broadest of smiles. Jonas Hacker, Joélle Harvey and Sam Carl lead the cast in a new production by director Chas Rader-Shieber and scenic and costume designer Robert Perdziola, featuring the festival debut of conductor Christopher Allen.
10-4pm Saturday & Sunday, July 5-6
905 N. Buxton St., Indianola, IA
It's FREE! So bring a friend!
Whip It Good Catering is excited to be hosting "Call Me Chef! Kids Cooking Classes again! Please read below for important information:
- Classes held at Whip It Good Catering, 110 South Howard Street, Indianola, Iowa
- Designed for kids ages 3-14 (give or take depending on child).
- An adult will be required to attend with the kids.
- Kids will prepare a full family meal that feeds 4-5 people. Meals will be prepared in disposable pans and ready for your ovens at home.
- Kids will receive a paper chef's hat, disposable apron, and ceritificate of completion.
- Cost is $60 per child
- $25 per additional child if they want to prepare and share the same meal
- If they each want to prepare their own meals then they will need to each register at the $60 level
- Payment is required no later than 1 week prior to the class. If you do not submit payment, your spot may be released.
The Cunning Little Vixen
The tale of a quick-witted fox and her escape from confinement for a life in the forest is by turns joyful, witty, romantic and tragic. The Cunning Little Vixen follows the cycle of death and rebirth through the instinctive and immediate world of nature—animal and human, which Janáček loved so dearly. In this celebrated score, singers and orchestra embody the sounds of the forest, the feel of sunshine on your face and the thrill of a starlit sky.
Bursting with boundless invention, imaginative colors and a memorable cast of creatures, director Kristine McIntyre, maestro David Neely, and Oyoram, Visual Composer, reunite after their triumphant production of Bluebeard’s Castle to bring the vixen’s natural world to life. Vita Tzykun returns to join this creative team as costume designer, Luke Cantarella returns as scenic designer and Kate Ashton returns as Lighting Designer. Soprano Hera Hyesang Park debuts as the Vixen and Sun-Ly Pierce returns to the festival to make a role debut as the Fox.
5$ draws, prizes, fun and good competition. The place to be on a Tuesday night.
The Cunning Little Vixen
The tale of a quick-witted fox and her escape from confinement for a life in the forest is by turns joyful, witty, romantic and tragic. The Cunning Little Vixen follows the cycle of death and rebirth through the instinctive and immediate world of nature—animal and human, which Janáček loved so dearly. In this celebrated score, singers and orchestra embody the sounds of the forest, the feel of sunshine on your face and the thrill of a starlit sky.
Bursting with boundless invention, imaginative colors and a memorable cast of creatures, director Kristine McIntyre, maestro David Neely, and Oyoram, Visual Composer, reunite after their triumphant production of Bluebeard’s Castle to bring the vixen’s natural world to life. Vita Tzykun returns to join this creative team as costume designer, Luke Cantarella returns as scenic designer and Kate Ashton returns as Lighting Designer. Soprano Hera Hyesang Park debuts as the Vixen and Sun-Ly Pierce returns to the festival to make a role debut as the Fox.
Anyone else notice a rising increase in negativity out there? By asking a question like that, I’m practically begging you to look for it and prove me right!
But what if I ask you to prove me wrong – that there’s also a whole lot of reasons to be joyful?
If you knew for sure that you got back what you put out into the world, would you put out things like grouchiness, hostility, sarcasm, ridicule, and shame, or would you put out patience, kindness, helpfulness, forgiveness, grace, and joy?
What if I told you that there’s strong evidence that people respond to us the way we show up for them?
And what if there was truth to the idea that to show up with more joy, with more hope, with more light, we simply need to look for more of it – and it’s EVERYWHERE!
This quick hit, one-hour course offers strategies and tactics in radical self-management, resilience, empathy, and in making workdays (and every day) better for the people around us. Join us to find the joy and be the joy!!
Dates this year:
Saturdays will be held from May - October from 8am-12pm
Wednesdays will be held from July 9th-September from 4-7pm
Thank You JoAnn Chapman
Whether it’s a simple switch or a major move, change can cause disruption, but it doesn’t have to cause dysfunction. With just a handful of key concepts, anyone can help enable change in an organizational context in a way that protects both the people and the business, and doesn’t create unnecessary pain. Join us in this half-day session to learn more.
With just a handful of key concepts, Changemakers can enable change in an organization in a way that protects business interests, empowers people, and simplifies the process. Join us in this session to learn more.
Changemakers are the individuals who put the good of the organization first, make authentic human connection, and consistently treat change as a process, not an event. They make things happen.
More often than not, though, Changemakers get stuck. There’s not enough budget. Our projects keep falling behind. We rarely stick to a change when we propose one. Someone is always upset about an initiative. Is there a better way? Yes!
This jam packed and engaging session will give you the tools and techniques for a better way…
- For change
- To get more done
- To bring people along
By attending this course, participants will:
- Gain tools to help you improve your influence
- Encounter a simple, easy-to-apply model for talking about one of the most disruptive forces at work
- Enable you to identify and empower changemakers around you
The Rake's Progress
Inspired by William Hogarth’s famous series of paintings, Stravinsky’s The Rake’s Progress charts one man’s path from pleasure to ruin. When the mysterious Nick Shadow appears, Tom Rakewell abandons his sweetheart, Anne Trulove, and leaves behind his country life for the temptations of the city. But London’s glittering promise soon dissolves as love, money and sanity slip farther and farther from his grasp. Can true love save him, or will the devil get the last laugh?
The Rake’s Progress is surely one of the 20th century’s most dazzling and original works—as if a Mozart opera wandered into a hall of mirrors. Comedy and tragedy are never far apart in this light-hearted work that can break your heart with the broadest of smiles. Jonas Hacker, Joélle Harvey and Sam Carl lead the cast in a new production by director Chas Rader-Shieber and scenic and costume designer Robert Perdziola, featuring the festival debut of conductor Christopher Allen.
The Cunning Little Vixen
The tale of a quick-witted fox and her escape from confinement for a life in the forest is by turns joyful, witty, romantic and tragic. The Cunning Little Vixen follows the cycle of death and rebirth through the instinctive and immediate world of nature—animal and human, which Janáček loved so dearly. In this celebrated score, singers and orchestra embody the sounds of the forest, the feel of sunshine on your face and the thrill of a starlit sky.
Bursting with boundless invention, imaginative colors and a memorable cast of creatures, director Kristine McIntyre, maestro David Neely, and Oyoram, Visual Composer, reunite after their triumphant production of Bluebeard’s Castle to bring the vixen’s natural world to life. Vita Tzykun returns to join this creative team as costume designer, Luke Cantarella returns as scenic designer and Kate Ashton returns as Lighting Designer. Soprano Hera Hyesang Park debuts as the Vixen and Sun-Ly Pierce returns to the festival to make a role debut as the Fox.
The Indianola Downtown Farmers Market is a community event that showcases the best of what our local farmers and artisans have to offer. Our market is a vibrant hub of activity where you can enjoy live music, delicious food, and support local businesses.https://www.indianoladfm.com/Dates this year:
Saturdays will be held from May - October from 8am-12pm
Wednesdays will be held from July 9th-September from 4-7pm
EXCEPTION: We will meet at the Memorial Balloon Field at 7:00 am during the National Balloon Classic on July 26 and August 2.
Free program, thanks to our dedicated volunteer instructors. Sign up for the text group in case of weather cancellations at https://www.tinyurl.com/IPRTexts
The Flying Dutchman
From its stormy overture to climactic finale, Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman lures you into its mysterious depths. The Dutchman, a ghostly sailor, is condemned to wander the waves for eternity. But every seventh year he disembarks to find a bride who can break his curse. In a small Norwegian fishing village, he fatefully encounters Senta, a young woman who is obsessed with the Dutchman’s legend. Can the power of love break the curse? How much must we sacrifice to bring about salvation?
Maestro David Neely leads this sweeping, evocative score which features epic choruses, thrilling orchestrations and a superstar cast headlined by bass-baritone Ryan McKinny, who makes his DMMO debut as the Dutchman. Company favorite Joshua Borths makes his mainstage directing debut, charting the course of Richard Wagner’s return to the DMMO stage for the first time in nearly 40 years. Steven C. Kemp returns as scenic designer and Ian Wallace debuts as projection designer.
Got an old Oktoberfest Mug? Bring it in for a $1 off your pours
1/2 liter mugs = $1 off
1 liter Mugs= $2 off
Check in with some local regulars for food themed days:
Tailgate
Crock pot
Soup
The Rake's Progress
Inspired by William Hogarth’s famous series of paintings, Stravinsky’s The Rake’s Progress charts one man’s path from pleasure to ruin. When the mysterious Nick Shadow appears, Tom Rakewell abandons his sweetheart, Anne Trulove, and leaves behind his country life for the temptations of the city. But London’s glittering promise soon dissolves as love, money and sanity slip farther and farther from his grasp. Can true love save him, or will the devil get the last laugh?
The Rake’s Progress is surely one of the 20th century’s most dazzling and original works—as if a Mozart opera wandered into a hall of mirrors. Comedy and tragedy are never far apart in this light-hearted work that can break your heart with the broadest of smiles. Jonas Hacker, Joélle Harvey and Sam Carl lead the cast in a new production by director Chas Rader-Shieber and scenic and costume designer Robert Perdziola, featuring the festival debut of conductor Christopher Allen.
5$ draws, prizes, fun and good competition. The place to be on a Tuesday night.
The Flying Dutchman
From its stormy overture to climactic finale, Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman lures you into its mysterious depths. The Dutchman, a ghostly sailor, is condemned to wander the waves for eternity. But every seventh year he disembarks to find a bride who can break his curse. In a small Norwegian fishing village, he fatefully encounters Senta, a young woman who is obsessed with the Dutchman’s legend. Can the power of love break the curse? How much must we sacrifice to bring about salvation?
Maestro David Neely leads this sweeping, evocative score which features epic choruses, thrilling orchestrations and a superstar cast headlined by bass-baritone Ryan McKinny, who makes his DMMO debut as the Dutchman. Company favorite Joshua Borths makes his mainstage directing debut, charting the course of Richard Wagner’s return to the DMMO stage for the first time in nearly 40 years. Steven C. Kemp returns as scenic designer and Ian Wallace debuts as projection designer.
Dates this year:
Saturdays will be held from May - October from 8am-12pm
Wednesdays will be held from July 9th-September from 4-7pm
Thank You JoAnn Chapman
The Flying Dutchman
From its stormy overture to climactic finale, Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman lures you into its mysterious depths. The Dutchman, a ghostly sailor, is condemned to wander the waves for eternity. But every seventh year he disembarks to find a bride who can break his curse. In a small Norwegian fishing village, he fatefully encounters Senta, a young woman who is obsessed with the Dutchman’s legend. Can the power of love break the curse? How much must we sacrifice to bring about salvation?
Maestro David Neely leads this sweeping, evocative score which features epic choruses, thrilling orchestrations and a superstar cast headlined by bass-baritone Ryan McKinny, who makes his DMMO debut as the Dutchman. Company favorite Joshua Borths makes his mainstage directing debut, charting the course of Richard Wagner’s return to the DMMO stage for the first time in nearly 40 years. Steven C. Kemp returns as scenic designer and Ian Wallace debuts as projection designer.
The Rake's Progress
Inspired by William Hogarth’s famous series of paintings, Stravinsky’s The Rake’s Progress charts one man’s path from pleasure to ruin. When the mysterious Nick Shadow appears, Tom Rakewell abandons his sweetheart, Anne Trulove, and leaves behind his country life for the temptations of the city. But London’s glittering promise soon dissolves as love, money and sanity slip farther and farther from his grasp. Can true love save him, or will the devil get the last laugh?
The Rake’s Progress is surely one of the 20th century’s most dazzling and original works—as if a Mozart opera wandered into a hall of mirrors. Comedy and tragedy are never far apart in this light-hearted work that can break your heart with the broadest of smiles. Jonas Hacker, Joélle Harvey and Sam Carl lead the cast in a new production by director Chas Rader-Shieber and scenic and costume designer Robert Perdziola, featuring the festival debut of conductor Christopher Allen.
Dates this year:
Saturdays will be held from May - October from 8am-12pm
Wednesdays will be held from July 9th-September from 4-7pm
The Cunning Little Vixen
The tale of a quick-witted fox and her escape from confinement for a life in the forest is by turns joyful, witty, romantic and tragic. The Cunning Little Vixen follows the cycle of death and rebirth through the instinctive and immediate world of nature—animal and human, which Janáček loved so dearly. In this celebrated score, singers and orchestra embody the sounds of the forest, the feel of sunshine on your face and the thrill of a starlit sky.
Bursting with boundless invention, imaginative colors and a memorable cast of creatures, director Kristine McIntyre, maestro David Neely, and Oyoram, Visual Composer, reunite after their triumphant production of Bluebeard’s Castle to bring the vixen’s natural world to life. Vita Tzykun returns to join this creative team as costume designer, Luke Cantarella returns as scenic designer and Kate Ashton returns as Lighting Designer. Soprano Hera Hyesang Park debuts as the Vixen and Sun-Ly Pierce returns to the festival to make a role debut as the Fox.
The Flying Dutchman
From its stormy overture to climactic finale, Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman lures you into its mysterious depths. The Dutchman, a ghostly sailor, is condemned to wander the waves for eternity. But every seventh year he disembarks to find a bride who can break his curse. In a small Norwegian fishing village, he fatefully encounters Senta, a young woman who is obsessed with the Dutchman’s legend. Can the power of love break the curse? How much must we sacrifice to bring about salvation?
Maestro David Neely leads this sweeping, evocative score which features epic choruses, thrilling orchestrations and a superstar cast headlined by bass-baritone Ryan McKinny, who makes his DMMO debut as the Dutchman. Company favorite Joshua Borths makes his mainstage directing debut, charting the course of Richard Wagner’s return to the DMMO stage for the first time in nearly 40 years. Steven C. Kemp returns as scenic designer and Ian Wallace debuts as projection designer.
5$ draws, prizes, fun and good competition. The place to be on a Tuesday night.
Dates this year:
Saturdays will be held from May - October from 8am-12pm
Wednesdays will be held from July 9th-September from 4-7pm
Thank You JoAnn Chapman
Balloon Flight and Opening Ceremonies
On the TruBank Stage: Schmidt Brothers
Dark: THE SKY IS ALIVE ™ 3D Drone Show
EXCEPTION: We will meet at the Memorial Balloon Field at 7:00 am during the National Balloon Classic on July 26 and August 2.
Free program, thanks to our dedicated volunteer instructors. Sign up for the text group in case of weather cancellations at https://www.tinyurl.com/IPRTexts
Dates this year:
Saturdays will be held from May - October from 8am-12pm
Wednesdays will be held from July 9th-September from 4-7pm
The Summer Art Festival is July 26-27, 2025 from 10 AM - 4 PM at Buxton Park (705 N Buxton)!
The Indianola Public Arts Commission is excited to bring back our annual Art Festival! The Art Festival will be held in conjunction with The National Balloon Classic, Warren County Fair, and Indianola Hometown Pride Celebrate Warren County Parade!
The two-day Art Festival will take place in Indianola’s historic Buxton Park on Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27, 2025 from 10 AM - 4 PM. Our event will be held rain or shine, no rain date is scheduled.
The Celebrate Warren County Parade will pass by Buxton Park at 10:30 AM on Saturday!
The festival draws over 30 artists! Visitors can enjoy live entertainment including singers, flutists, and pianists, yard games, food trucks, and other activities!
tinyurl.com/CWParade2025
SAVE THE DATE The Indianola Elks Lodge is honored to partner with the Warren County Fair for this year’s Veterans Recognition Ceremony. A special evening of respect, remembrance, and recognition.Saturday, July 26th | 4:00 PM
Warren County Fairgrounds | 1400 W 2nd Ave, Indianola, IA
Held during the Warren County Fair, this special ceremony welcomes all to join in honoring our local veterans.
6:30 PM Balloon Flight/Evening Competition
On the TruBank Stage:
Jordan Beem Music
Sunday, July 27th, 2025 on the Indianola Town Square from 9am-3pm
Registration: 9am-11am
Award Ceremony: 2pm on the Indianola Elks Lodge patio.
$25 Registration Fee (cash or card accepted)
Bring your shine, your horsepower, and your passion to the square for a day of chrome, community, and competition! Whether you're showing off or just admiring, there's something for everyone.
Note:
All registration happens in person the day of the show. No early sign ups or online payments!
Please beware of scammers pretending to see early spots. If it's not directly from us (the Elks Lodge), it's not legit. We want everyone to have a fun, safe experience!
Come out and support the Indianola Elks Lodge #2814 as we celebrate great cars and great community. See you on the square!
The Summer Art Festival is July 26-27, 2025 from 10 AM - 4 PM at Buxton Park (705 N Buxton)!
The Indianola Public Arts Commission is excited to bring back our annual Art Festival! The Art Festival will be held in conjunction with The National Balloon Classic, Warren County Fair, and Indianola Hometown Pride Celebrate Warren County Parade!
The two-day Art Festival will take place in Indianola’s historic Buxton Park on Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27, 2025 from 10 AM - 4 PM. Our event will be held rain or shine, no rain date is scheduled.
The Celebrate Warren County Parade will pass by Buxton Park at 10:30 AM on Saturday!
The festival draws over 30 artists! Visitors can enjoy live entertainment including singers, flutists, and pianists, yard games, food trucks, and other activities!
On the TruBank Stage: Andrew Hoyt
Dusk: NITE GLOW™
6:30 PM Balloon Flight/Evening Competition
On the TruBank Stage:
Sons of Gladys Kravitz
6:30 PM Balloon Flight/Evening Competition
On the TruBank Stage:
Gut Feeling Band
5$ draws, prizes, fun and good competition. The place to be on a Tuesday night.
Are you tired of letting things happen to you? Have you had enough of feeling like things keep coming at you, and you’re powerless to control anything? Have you heard – one too many times – someone say, “welp, it is what it is”. What a crappy way to live! Not one of us is as disempowered as those words would have us believe. Want to see how to live differently?
Join us for one fast-paced hour to learn a handful of try-this-now tips you can use right away to take back the power in your day, strengthen your words, stand up straighter, and put some spring back into your step.
Dates this year:
Saturdays will be held from May - October from 8am-12pm
Wednesdays will be held from July 9th-September from 4-7pm
Thank You JoAnn Chapman
6:30 PM Balloon Flight/Evening Competition
On the TruBank Stage:
Damon Dotson Band
