Wild and woolly films Marquette, Iowa
A celebration of film and art takes place today and on other dates through March at the Winter Film Festival at Effigy Mounds National Monument in Marquette, Iowa. Films about John James Audubon, the lost empires of Inca, eagles and other birds and wild animals in America will be shown in conjunction with local artist exhibits. Film showings are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and 1 p.m. Mondays (1-563-873-3491).
A jump on Irish fests Emmetsburg, Iowa
The celebration of St. Patrick's Day and Emmetsburg's Irish history begins this weekend and continues March 13-16 in the community where a statue of Irish hero Robert Emmet watches over the town named for him. Events include Irish cooking contests, dancing lessons, comedy shows, parade, 5K and 10K races, Clydesdale horses and magic shows (1-712-852-4326; www.emmetsburgirishgifts.com).
Celtic culture Moorhead, Minn.
A Celtic Festival March 15 at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead highlights the history, arts and traditions of seven Celtic countries. Ethnic food, exhibits, demonstrations, music and dancing will be featured. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (1-701-476-6774; www.fargoparks.com/se_celticfest.html).
COLLEEN A. COLES
