Thursday, June 1, 2017

A Real Summer Weekend. Ahhh, At Last




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June 2, 2017
Fresh on Friday's (BeWellness) - Central Gardens, 800 2nd Avenue North (641-357-0700). Enjoy the ever-changing beauty of Central Gardens. Come relax, learn and share. Young and old, the garden is a place of interest to all. Coffee & seasonal refreshments served on the patio. June's BeWellness program will provide a series of FUN, tasty, food programs for kids (kids must be accompanied by an adult). Event time: 8:00am-11:00am. FREE admission. http://www.centralgardensnorthiowa.com

June 2, 2017
North Iowa Farmers Market - Located at the corner of 1st Street NE & N Delaware, in Mason City parking lot- South of the First Congregational Church.  Enjoy the good old home grown fruits and vegetables and homemade baked goods, 4pm to 6:30pm. www.northiowafarmersmarket.com/

June 2, 2017
Relay for Life of Cerro Gordo Country - City Park, Clear Lake. Relay for Life is the signature for the American Cancer Society. RFL of Cerro Gordo County is coordinated by volunteers; all of the county teams comes together to celebrate their successful fundraising events for the past year. Time: 6:30-10:00pm. 

June 2, 2017
Stubble Trouble with Spenser Rahm & Ben Jenniges - The Landing, 1603 S Shore Dr, Clear Lake (641-357-5123). Join us at the Landing as we welcome back Spenser Rahm & Ben Jenniges to perform live! Event time: 7:30pm-10:30pm. No cover charge.  http://stayclearlake.com/index.php

June 2, 2017
Comedy Special-Funny Has No Color 2- FION BARRA Ales & Spirits, 107 Delaware Ave (641-201-1687). Day Peace second produced FHNC comedy showcase! FHNC is a concept show of Day Day (Host), Dillon (opener), Liberty (from Cedar Falls), Guest Spot, Matty J (from Cedar Falls), SCARYjerry(feature), Alvin Irby (Minneapolis) Show starts at 8:00pm. $5.00 cover charge. http://www.fionbarra.com/

June 2, 2017
Fantastic Fridays Roller Skating - Roller City, 600 2nd NW (641-423-2000). Kick off the weekend with roller skating from 7pm-10pm. Check Roller City's Facebook page for weekly themes and events! www.myrollercity.com

June 2, 2017
Lita Ford (with special guest Steelheart)- Surf Ballroom, 460 N Shore Dr. Clear Lake (641-357-6151). A British born rocker who grew up in L.A., Lita Ford is considered one of the most important female representatives of the punk rock genre with hits "Kiss Me Deadly",  "Close Your Eyes Forever", "Shot of Poison" and more! Doors open at 8pm. Tickets: $29 adv/ $34 at door. www.surfballroom.com

June 2-August 16, 2017
Exhibit: In Her Own Right: Marion Mahony Griffin - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum(Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery), 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Marion Mahony Griffin (1871-1961) was one of America’s first woman architects, a Chicagoan also known as a skilled artist, environmentalist, and community activist. A central contributor to the Prairie School of Architecture, her drawings of the Unity Temple and many other projects introduced Frank Lloyd Wright’s early work to the world. Mahony Griffin was the first registered woman architect in Illinois who became a pioneer in architecture and community planning. A key member of Wright’s Oak Park Studio for 15 years, she and husband Walter Burley Griffin won the international design competition for Canberra, Australia’s national capital. This exhibition traces her early life, her personal and professional partnership with Griffin on three continents, the final years of her life in Chicago—and sheds light on the work and legacy of a Chicagoan of immense but often overlooked importance. Exhibit will be on display until August 16, 2017. https://macniderart.org/

June 3, 2017
Live at Mulligan's - Mulligan's Bar, 2791 4th St. SE (641-422-9888). Enjoy live music from Michael King with guest: Janell Graves and Michael Thompson will be playing some great acoustic tunes from 8pm-11pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/1168954603210667/

June 3, 2017
Architectural Walking Tour - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Scheduled tours are seasonal and weather permitting. Please call ahead to reserve your spot or if you are wondering about weather. Tours start at 9am and last around 45 minutes. Please call 641-421-3666 or email dstraw@masoncity.net to register. The cost is $5 per person. Explore Mason City's treasured Prairie School Architectural heritage. See the largest grouping of homes on a unified site, ending at a home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1908, his first in Iowa. https://macniderart.org/

June 3, 2017
Ride to Fight Suicide - Sears, 1720 S. Federal Ave. The Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Association (M.S.A.A) and the Iowa Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and are teaming up to organize Ride to Fight Suicide Motorcycle Ride.50% of the funds raised are kept for local use in our communities. Ride starts at 8am with the post party at LD's Filling Station at 4pm.  REGISTER Today at  http://afsp.org/masoncityride

June 3, 2017
Savory Brown-  Surf Ballroom, 460 N Shore Dr. Clear Lake (641-357-6151). One of the earliest of British blues bands, Savory Brown, with founder guitarist Kim Simmons at the helm, helped launch the 1967 UK blues boom movement that brought blues music back to the USA invigorating the style forever. Doors open at 8pm. Ticket Price: $20 Adv. / $25 Door www.surfballroom.com

June 3, 2017
Roller Skating - Roller City, 600 2nd NW (641-423-2000). Morning Skate: 10am-12pm - A slower pace geared towards younger families, $10 per family. Afternoon Skate: 1pm-4pm - The most popular session for parties and larger groups, $6 per skater. Night Skate: 7pm-10pm - Most popular skating session with Jackpot Dice Game and much more, $7 per skater. www.myrollercity.com

June 3, 2017
River City Street Rods Custom Car Show - North Iowa Events Center, 3700 4th St. SW (641-425-5057). Registration 8am-12:30pm - $15 entry fee. Participant voting - 12:30pm-2:00pm. Awards - 3:30pm. Awards will be given to the top cars in each of 4 classes. Vehicles up to 1959, 1960 to 1969, 1970 to 1979 and 1980 to present. Over 100 trophies along with specialty trophies for Best of Show, Best Engine, Best Interior, Best Paint, and Club Ladies Choice.

June 3, 2017
The Hats in concert - Fat Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave (641-423-0737). Join us for an afternoon of entertainment with some Mason City favorites, singer-songwriter Paul Weitzel and The Hats!  2-5pm. www.fathillbrewing.com

June 3, 2017
Farmers Market - Surf Ballroom Parking Lot, 460 North Shore Drive, Clear Lake, IA (641-231-6588). The mission of the Clear Lake Farmers Market is to offer healthy, fresh produce and handcrafted products to consumers while building community connections and supporting the local economy. Event time: 9am-12pm. https://www.facebook.com/clearlakefarmersmarket

June 3, 2017
Craft & Flea Market - North Iowa Events Center (Olson Building), 3700 4th St. SW (641-423-3811). Crafts/Flea/Vendor sale. Indoor and outdoor. Time: 8am-4pm. http://www.northiowaeventscenter.org 

June 3, 2017
NIP 5K Fun Run & Walk - NIP, 471 South Illinois Ave (641-201-1398). Join us for a 5K fun run/walk while we support kids fighting life threatening illnesses. Registration (Day of run/walk): 10:00am-10:45am - $25 per person. Run starts at 11:00am at NIP East. Food & drinks will be provided after the race. https://www.facebook.com/events/1326549310772105/

June 3, 2017
NITC 100 Bicycle, Pie Ride -  Clear Lake, Iowa. This bicycle event sponsored by the North Iowa Touring Club where participants ride at their own pace with three routes to choose from:  15 miles, 50 miles and 100 miles.  The event includes a spaghetti lunch with the best homemade pie in north Iowa.  With registration, participants will receive a pair of bicycle socks from DeFeet.  Funds raised from this event are used by the NITC to promote outdoor activities and bicycling road safety. Race starts at 8:00am for 100 miles & 100 Kilometers and 9:30am for a ride around Clear Lake. Cost: $25 single rider/ $35 family. Cost includes event socks and lunch.  http://www.northiowatouringclub.com

June 3, 2017
Take a Kid Fishing Tournament - This fun tournament encourages teams of one adult and up to two children ages 16 and under to fish together on Clear Lake, from a boat or on the shoreline. The event focuses on fun, rather than competition. Any fish caught in Clear Lake is eligible for weigh in. Free food and prizes for all entries. Bonus DNR Seminar for Kids at 8:30am! Kids will learn to identify fish, and some basic fishing techniques. Sponsored by the Clear Lake Fishing Club, Whitetails Unlimited, and the Iowa DNR. It is also Free Fishing Weekend for Iowa residents, fishing license requirement is waived to residents of Iowa. Event time: 10:00am-1:00pm. FREE admission. http://www.clearlakefishingclub.com

June 3, 2017
Jam DJ XXX Legend Tour - City Park Bandshell, Main Ave, Clear Lake.  The 30th annual JAM "Legend" bandshell tour in Clear Lake, IA! FREE ADMISSION and Music for all ages, a grand sound and light show, novelty sales and giveaways, tour shirts available soon Event time: 6:00pm-11:00pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/742150395950500/

June 3 & 4, 2017
Mason City Pride Fest - East Park, 717 3rd St. NE (641-201-1648). The Mason City LGBT + communities and allies are excited to welcome the public to their first annual Mason City Pride Fest! Enjoy outdoor games, music, open mic, tye dye, face painting and more! FREE admission - RSVP on Facebook. Event time: Saturday, 12pm-9:30pm & Sunday, 12pm-6pm. For more information please contact Aidan Bradbury, at 641-420-1648 or by email at speakloud.dream@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/events/455449898120252/

What’s Happening in Mason City & North Iowa Sept. 6 – Sept 13

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