Thursday, August 31, 2017

But There's NOTHING Going On Around Here




September 1-7, 2017
Exhibit: Hava Hegenbarth: Capturing the Natural World - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum(Center Space Gallery), 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). The Charles H. MacNider Art Museum is pleased to highlight the whimsical images created by Mason City artist, Hava Hegenbarth.  Hava Hagenbarth: Capturing The Natural World, includes 29 prints and drawings.  Hagenbarth’s artwork, featuring an assortment of animals and natural landscapes, will transport the viewer to the continent of Africa without leaving North Iowa. Hegenbarth is retired from the U.S. Foreign Service where she served primarily in Africa.  She always had a love and talent for art but pursued other interests in her career.  She now has the free time to create the art she loves and share it with Museum visitors.  Exhibit will be on display until September 23, 2017 - open during normal museum hours. https://macniderart.org/

September 1-7, 2017
Exhibit: Vibrant Bounty:  Chinese Folk Art from the Shaanxi Region- Charles H. MacNider Art Museum(Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery), 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). As brilliant as the petals of a lotus and as bold as a spring storm, these folk paintings and artifacts of rural China reveal a national spirit that is as charming as it is vital. By depicting scenes of labor within lavish pastoral settings, the paintings celebrate the farmers’ unity amidst the immensity of nature. The artifacts in Vibrant Bounty reveal a humanity that aids us in understanding a people half a world away. Vibrant Bounty: Chinese Folk Art from the Shaanxi Region is a program of  ExhibitsUSA, a national division of Mid-America Arts Alliances and The National Endowment for the Arts. Exhibit will be on display until October 18, 2017 - open during normal museum hours. https://macniderart.org/

September 1, 2017
North Iowa Farmers Market - Located the corner of 1st NE & N Delaware – 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/

September 1, 2017
Fantastic Fridays Roller Skating - Roller City, 600 2nd NW (641-423-2000). Kick off the weekend with roller skating from 7pm-10pm. Admission $8 per skater. Check Roller City's Facebook page for weekly themes and events! www.myrollercity.com

September 1, 2017
Mr. Mojo Risin' - Tribute to the Doors - Surf Ballroom, 460 N Shore Dr. Clear Lake (641-357-6151). Mr. Mojo Risin' celebrates the career of the Doors from their first self-titled album, through LA woman, covering all of the best and amazing music in between, bringing an authentic concert experience representatives of the band's best shows.  Tickets $15.00 in advance/$20.00 at the door. Doors open at 8:00pm. www.surfballroom.com/boxoffice

September 2, 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, $8 per skater. www.myrollercity.com

September 2, 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

September 2, 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/

September 2, 2017
Fireworks at PM Park - PM Park, 15297 Raney Dr., Clear Lake (641-356-1991). To celebrate 100 years, the end of our season and to thank our customers - we invite you to enjoy fireworks with us! Bring a chair and relax! Event time: 10pm-10:30pm. Admission - Free https://www.facebook.com/pmparkclearlake/

September 2, 2017
Live Music: Levi Smith - FION BARRA Ales & Spirits, 107 Delaware Ave (641-201-1687). Enjoy free lively acoustic music by Levi Smith, starting at 8pm - Beer, wine and appetizers served at the bar. http://www.fionbarra.com/

September 2-3, 2017
North Iowa Spin Cannonball Cross - East Park, Mason City. Race starts at 9am and the riders will enjoy the beautiful terrain as they race all around and up and down East Park! For more information email djdelper@yahoo.com or register online at www.cannonballcross.com
September 3, 2017
Antiques in the Square – City Park downtown Clear Lake, Iowa. 25TH  Annual Event featuring more that 60 antique dealers selling primitives, pottery, glass, furniture, collectibles, and more.  Event time: 9am-4:30pm - Held rain or shine.  Free admission. Contact Clear Lake Antique Dealers Association for more information (641-357-2474). http://members.clearlakeiowa.com/events/calendar/2017-10-01

September 3, 2017
LIVE MUSIC: The Kraft Boys - The Landing, 1603 S Shore Dr, Clear Lake (641-357-5123). Join us as Kevin & Jimmy Kraft perform at The Landing. Good food, great people and a perfect sunset is in store. Event time: 7:30pm-10:30pm. No cover charge. http://stayclearlake.com/index.php

September 3, 2017
Picnics and Performances (featuring Heartland Marimba) - Central Gardens of North Iowa, 800 2nd Ave N. (641-357-0700). Join us  from 5 to 6 p.m. to enjoy the beauty of the Gardens in a family-friendly environment. Admission is free and attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs, picnics and beverages.  Featured entertainment Heartland Marimba performing classical jazz & tango, ragtime & pop music.  http://www.centralgardensnorthiowa.com

September 4, 2017
5th Annual Labor Day Fun Fly - North Iowa Events Center, 3700 4th St. SW.  Come observe fun flying and events from 10am-6pm. There will be a training plane set up for those that wish to try flying an RC plane for themselves. FREE & open to the public. https://www.facebook.com/events/402254820176140/

September 5, 2017
North Iowa Farmers Market - Located the corner of 1st NE & N Delaware – 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/

September 5, 2017
Introduction to Stained Glass - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). This challenging class will teach you to pattern, cut, glaze, solder and weatherproof a beautiful clear or stained glass window. Students must be at least 18 years old to enroll in this class. Space is limited so register early. Next class: Thursday, September 7 from 5:30pm-8pm; Saturday, September 9 from 9am-2:30pm. Fee: $85, members $75.  https://macniderart.org/

September 5, 2017
Roller Skating - Roller City, 600 2nd NW (641-423-2000). Roller skating from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Admission: $5.00 per skater. Now serving pizza during open sessions! www.myrollercity.com

September 6, 2017
FREE Trivia Night - Mason City Brewing, 28 E State Street (641-423-1080).  Join us for FUN and FREE America Pub Quiz Trivia every Wednesday at Mason City Brewing! Prizes, brews and a great time! Doors open at 6:00pm with trivia from 7pm-9pm.  https://www.facebook.com/masoncitybrewing/

September 6, 2017
Tarot Card Reading - Fat Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave (641-423-0737). Toni's Tarot here in Mason City will be spending a few hours in the tap room from 4pm-7pm for casual come-when-you want tarot card readings. If you've ever seen these cards in action in movies or TV, this is event is an easy, fun way to cross the experience off your bucket list! 15 minute reading - $15/Quick one card reading - $5. Payment is made at the time of the reading directly to Toni (cash or credit). Check in at the bar when you arrive as their might be a short waiting list. We'll come get you when it's your turn. www.fathillbrewing.com/

September 7, 2017
Introduction to Stained Glass - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). This challenging class will teach you to pattern, cut, glaze, solder and weatherproof a beautiful clear or stained glass window. Students must be at least 18 years old to enroll in this class. Space is limited so register early. Next class: Saturday, September 9 from 9am-2:30pm. Fee: $85, members $75.  www.macniderart.org/

September 7,  2017
Sit-And-Knit - Fat Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave (641-423-0737). Join Fat Hill Brewing from 7pm to 9pm
for a casual come-and-go knitter's gathering. New and experience knitters are welcome to join our monthly knitting meet-up! The brewery knitters meet every 1st Thursday, of the month. www.fathillbrewing.com









Now Showing at Cinema West Theaters
(641) 421-1617 / www.cectheatres.com  / Movies starting Friday, Aug. 31 - Wednesday, Sept 6, 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
Girls Trip
R
Fri-Wed:  6:55, 9:30pm
Mon-Wed: 6:55, 9:30pm
Dunkirk
PG13
Fri-Sun: 1:00,3:45, 7:10, 9:40pm
Mon-Wed:1:00, 3:55, 7:10, 9:40pm
Glass Castle in LDX
PG13
Fri-Sun:  12:50, 4:00, 6:40, 9:25pm
Mon-Wed: 12:30,  4:00, 6:40, 9:25pm
Glass Castle
PG13
Fri-Sun:  1:10, 6:55pm
Mon-Wed: 1:10, 6:55pm
Annabelle Creation
R
Fri-Sun: 11:40, 2:00, 4:20, 7:00, 9:45pm
Mon-Wed:11:40, 2:00,  4:20, 7:00, 9:45pm
Hitmans Bodyguard
R
Fri-Sun: 12:10, 3:50,  4:30, 6:50,  9:35 pm
Mon-Wed:12:40,  3:50, 6:50, 9:35pm
Wind River in LDX
R
Fri-Sun: 12:20, 4:05, 7:05, 9:30pm
Mon-Wed: 12:20,  4:05, 7:05, 9:30pm
Wind River
R
Fri-Wed: 4:15, 9:40pm
Mon-Wed:  4:15, 9:40pm
EMOJI MOVIE
PG
Fri-Sun:  12:00, 2:10, 4:25 pm
Mon-Wed:12:002, 2:10,  4:25pm
Kidnap
R
Fri-Wed:  7:10, 9:45pm
Mon-Wed:  7:10, 9:45pm
Nut Job 2 Nutty By Nature
PG
Fri-Sun:  11:50, 2:05, 4:10pm
Mon-Wed:11:50, 2:05,  4:10pm
Logan Lucky
PG13
Fri-Sun:  6:45, 9:35pm
Mon-Wed:  6:45, 9:35pm
Leap
PG
Fri-Sun: 12:10, 2:15, 4:30, 7:05, 9:20pm
Mon-Wed: 12:10, 2:15,  4:30, 7:05, 9:20pm
Cars  3
G
Fri-Sun: 12:00, 2:10, 4:25pm
Mon-Wed: 12:00, 2:10, 4:25pm

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 thru Oct: Scheduled Tours on Mon., Tues., Wed. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m.; Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m. 1 p.m.,
2p.m. & 3 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m.  Admission: $10 adults, $5 Youth, not appropriate for children under 6
Architectural Interpretive Center & Gift Shop Hours: May thru October: Open during all scheduled tour times. November thru April: Saturday
10 a.m.-2p.m.
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.

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

September 7-9, 2018 Mason City Civil War Reenactment – East Park, located at the corner of East State Street and South Virginia Ave. ...