Friday, February 10, 2017

Get Out That Dayrunner!




February 11-12, 2017
Iowa Yellow Bass Bonanza Ice Fishing Tournament -  Welcome to one of the largest Ice Fishing tournaments in the Midwest! Thousands of dollars in cash & prizes. Saturday Night Ice Bash at the Surf Ballroom, 460 N Shore Dr, Clear Lake 6-9 pm with dinner, product demos, seminars, tips & techniques, and much more. Single man ice fishing tournament on Sunday. Be at Macintosh State Park to get registered 6:30-7:30AM. The tournament will take off from Macintosh boat ramp at 8am. www.yellowbassbonanza.com

February 13, 2017
Monday Night BINGO - Burke's Bar & Grill,  631 6th St. SW - South location only (641-423-9610). No entry fee to play & prizes for winners! For more information, call Burke's Bar & Grill. Starts at 7pm. http://bit.ly/2iAxJ1S

February 13, 2017
Outstanding Owls - Lime Creek Nature Center , 3501 Lime Creek Rd. (641-423-5309). Everybody loves owls – they adorn many of our clothes, accessories, and home décor. But how much do you actually know about the ones we have here in Iowa? Learn about owls, their amazing adaptations, and the species that call Iowa home with Lime Creek’s naturalist intern, Brianna Sholly. The end of the program will cover how biologists study owls in the wild and walk you through an owl call survey. If the weather permits, we’ll even try to do a few owl surveys outside at Lime Creek! All ages are welcome for the indoor presentation. Starts at 6pm. The program is free of charge, but registration is required  - call 641-423-5309. http://www.co.cerro-gordo.ia.us/departments/lime-creek-nature-center/

February 14, 2017
NIACC Lifelong Learning: The Stockman House- it's significance as Challenger to the Prevalent Four Square- Robert E. McCoy Architectural Interpretive Center, 520 1st St. NE (641-423-1923) In 1900 the design of most houses came from the lumber yard, free with a load of lumber. See how Wright and the Prairie School Architects from Chicago set out to change this! Open to the public, donations welcomed. Time: 4-5:30pm http://www.stockmanhouse.org/

February 15, 2017
FREE Family Fun Night - Southbridge Mall, 100 S. Federal Ave. (641-423-6688). Arts, crafts, balloon animals, a bounce house and much more! Enjoy FREE family fun while doing a little shopping! Family Fun Nights take place the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 5-7pm. www.southbridgemall.net

February 15, 2017
Brewery Book Club - Fat Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave (641-423-0737). Join us for the 2nd meeting of the FHB book club! Our pick this month is All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr, a story about a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive the devastation of World War II.  Grab a beer and join our casual discussion starting at 7pm. http://www.fathillbrewing.com/home

February 15, 2017
Elvis Lives- NIACC Auditorium, 500 College Drive (641-422-4188). Unforgettable multimedia and live musical journey across Elvis life. His iconic style, embraced by many of today's artist, continues to intrigue audiences of all generations. Show begins at 7:30. Tickets start at $20. Call or order online for tickets at www.niacc.edu/boxoffice

February  15, 2017
NIACC Trojan Basketball vs. Iowa Lakes CC- NIACC Gym, 500 College Drive (641-422-4416). Women play at 5:30pm /Men play at 7:30pm www.niacctrojans.com

February 16, 2017
NIACC Lifelong Learning: The Architecture of Walter Burley Griffin and his wife, Marion Mahoney- Robert E. McCoy Architectural Interpretive Center, 520 1st St. NE (641-423-1923) The Griffins designed their own brand of 'Prairie School' architecture, and Griffin went from his work in Mason City in 1914 to become Australia's "Father of Modern Architecture" Open to the public, donations welcomed. Time: 4-5:30pm http://www.stockmanhouse.org/

February 16-19, 2017
Curious Savage - Mason City Community Theatre, 215 S Delaware (641-424-6424) Box office open 1-5pm weekdays. Show times Thursday-Saturday 7pm; Sunday 2pm. Mrs. Savage has been left ten million dollars by her husband and wants to make the best use of it, in spite of her grown-up stepchildren's effort to get their hands on it. When her doctor tells her there is no reason why she should remain, she hesitates to go out into a hard world where people seem ready to do anything for money. http://www.mccommunitytheatre.com/

February 16, 2017
Pilsner Painting Party - Fat Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave. (641-423-0737). Join Market 124 and Fat Hill Brewing from 6pm-9pm painting pilsner glass. $18/pilsner, ticket price includes one FHB and all materials. Call Market 124 (641-423-0929) to reserve your sport or purchase tickets online at http://squ.re/2jf0ykp
Now Showing at Cinema West Theaters
(641) 421-1617 / www.cectheatres.com  / Movies starting Friday, February 10-16,2017
General admission is $8.50; matinees general admission (before 6 p.m.) is $6.50;
Children (3-12) and seniors (62 and over), $6.50 all times. 3D movies additional $2.25.
Now Showing
Rating
Times
Fifty Shade Darker In LDX
R
Fri-Sun:  12:50, 3:45, 6:40, 9:40
Mon-Wed: 3:45, 6:40, 9:40
Dogs Purpose
PG
Fri-Sun: 12:00, 2:20,4:35, 7:20, 9:30pm
Mon-Wed:  4:35, 7:20, 9:30pm
John Wick Chapter 2
R
Fri-Sun: 1:10, 4:10, 7:00, 9:50pm
Mon--Wed: 4:10,7:00, 9:50pm
Lion
PG13
Fri-Sun: 1:20, 4:05, 6:55, 9:35pm
Mon-Wed: 4:05, 6:55, 9:35pm
La La Land
PG13
Fri-Sun: 12:10, 3:55, 6:45, 9:45 pm
Mon-Wed: 3:45, 6:45, 9:45pm
Rings
PG13
Fri-Sun:  1:15, 4:15, 7:10, 9:45pm
Mon-Wed:  4:15, 7:10, 9:45pm
Spilt
PG13
Fri-Sun:  1:00,4:00, 7:0, 9:45pm
Mon-Wed:  4:00, 7:00, 9:45pm
Space Between US
PG13
Fri-Sun: 12:10, 3:55, pm
Mon-Wed: 3:55p m
Lego Batman in LDX
PG
Fri-Sun: 11:40, 2:05, 4:30, 6:50,  9:35pm
Mon-Wed:  4:30, 6:50, 9:35pm
3D Lego Batman
PG
Fri-Sun: 4:20, 9:40pm
Mon-Wed: 4:20, 9:40pm
Lego Batman
PG
Fri-Sun: 12:30, 7:15pm
Mon-Wed:7:15pm
Fifty Shades Darker
R
Fri-Sun: 6:55, 9:55pm
Mon-Wed: 6:55, 9:55pm

MASON CITY ATTRACTIONS
·   Charles H. MacNider Art Museum- 303 2nd St. SE - (641) 421-3666 - Wed., Fri., Sat., 9am-5pm; Tues & Thurs. 9am-8pm.  Admission Free. www.macniderart.org
·   Frank Lloyd Wright Stockman House & Architectural Interpretive Center - 530 1st St. NE - (641) 423-1923
Stockman House Tours: May 14 – September;  Tours  on Mon, Tues, Wed 10 am, 11 am, Thurs, Fri, Sat 10am, 11am, 1 pm, 2 pm & 3 pm; Sun. 1 pm, 2 pm & 3 pm  October: Tours on  Sat. 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm & 3 pm;  Sun. 1 pm, 2 pm, & 3 pm  Admission: $10 adults, $5 Youth 12-17, $2 Children 6-11. Architectural Interpretive Center & Gift Shop Hours: Same Hours as the Stockman House PLUS every Saturday throughout the year from 10am-2pm. Admission: A donation is requested when visiting the Architectural Interpretive Center.   www.stockmanhouse.org. 
·   Historic Park Inn Hotel (Frank Lloyd Wright Designed Hotel / Bank) Tours – 7 West State Street (641) 423-0689 Thurs. & Fri. 11:30am & 1:00pm; Sun. 1:30pm & 2:30pm or by appointment for groups 10 or more.  Admission: $10 per person www.wrightonthepark.org
·   Lime Creek Nature Center- 3501 Lime Creek Rd. - (641) 423-5309 – Center open Mon.-Fri. 8am-4pm; Sat 9am-5pm; Sun noon-5pm; Multiple use trails open daily: 6am – 10:30pm.  Admission Free.   www.co.cerro-gordo.ia.us
·   NIACC Art Gallery – 500 College Drive. Open to the public Monday – Friday 9am-4pm. Free admission. www.niacc.edu
·   Prairie School Architecture Tour/Historical Walking Tour- Prairie School Tour encompasses 14 blocks & the Historic Tour is an additional 13 blocks. Walking tour guidebook is available for $5.00 at MacNider Art Museum & Frank Lloyd Wright Stockman House.
·   The Music Man Square and Meredith Willson Boyhood Home- 308 and 314 S. Pennsylvania Ave. -  (641) 424-2852 – Open Tues.- Sun., 1pm-5pm, other times by appt., closed holidays.  Admission: $10 Adults; $5 students, children 6 & under free.  Admission includes both The Music Man Square and The Meredith Willson Boyhood Home. www.themusicmansquare.org
·   Roller City - 600 2nd NW (641-423-2000) Fantastic Fridays Roller Skating: 7-10pm $7 per skater. Weekend Roller Skating, Fri 7-10pm $8 each; Sat 10am-noon $10 per family, 1-4pm $6 each, 7-10pm $8 each; Weekday Inflatable’s (Bounce Houses), Tues, Wed, Thurs $8 each (no cost for adults and feel free to bring in dinner); Also on Wed 11am-2pm $10 per family and feel free to bring in lunch. All prices include equipment rental and tax.

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