August 3, 2017
Thursdays on Main - Downtown Clear Lake
from 6-9pm. Enjoy a car show, music, food, family activities and much more.
Movie in City Park at 9pm. Call Clear Lake Chamber (641-357-2159) for more
information. www.facebook.com/ThursdaysOnMain/
August 3, 2017
Ted Nugent - Surf Ballroom, 460 N
Shore Dr. Clear Lake (641-357-6151). From the
ground breaking Amboy Dukes’ hit “Journey to the Center of the Mind”, to
classics like “Stranglehold” and “Cat Scratch Fever”, Damn Yankees chartbuster
“High Enough,” and cult classic “Fred Bear”, Ted’s no-holds barred career spans
five decades. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets: $38.00 advanced/ $43.00 door. https://www.surfballroom.com/boxoffice/index.htm
August
3, 2017
Sit-And-Knit - Fat Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave (641-423-0737). New and
experienced knitters are welcome to join our monthly knitting meet-up! Bring
your supplies and your new ideas and get ready for a fun and creative evening
in the tap room. The knitting meet-up is hosted by Mason City Knitting Club,
Hooked on Yarn. Event time: 7pm-9pm. www.fathillbrewing.com
August
3-4, 2017
Summer
Arts Program - Clear Lake Arts Center(CL Tel Studio), 17 S. 4th
Street, Clear Lake, Iowa (641-357-1998). Aspiring young artist are invited to
participate in numerous artful experience this summer at the Clear Lake Arts
Center from 10:30am to Noon on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. This program
is open to all ages (children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult). Class
fee is $8 per class or purchase a punch card with 5 punches for $30.
www.clartscenter.com
August 3-4 , 2017
Summer Art Camp - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2nd
St. SE (641-421-3666). Papier Mache Clay Sculpture (ages 6-12). Papier Mache
clay sculpture & other 3-D projects. Snack provided daily. Event time:
8am-Noon. Fee: $65, members $58. https://macniderart.org/
August 4, 2017
Guitar Legend Dick
Dale with the Whitesidewalls - Surf Ballroom, 460 N Shore Dr. Clear Lake
(641-357-6151). Officially described by the guitar
company as a "Fender Legend", Dick Dale has acquired many sobriquets
over the years including the Father of Heavy Metal, the Father of the Power
Players and the Father of Loud. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets: $18.00
advanced/ $23.00 door. https://www.surfballroom.com/boxoffice/index.htm
August 4, 2017
MacNider: Off the Clock - Charles H. MacNider
Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Complimentary wine and
appetizers are available throughout the event, in addition to live music by Sam
Crosser. Visitors can mingle with friends and coworkers as they explore the
galleries and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. This is a FREE event and is open to
the public. Event Time: 5pm-7pm. https://macniderart.org/
August 4, 2017
Bob Dorr and the Blue Band - PM Park, 15297
Raney Dr. (641-357-1991). After three decades the guys from the Blue Band are
going their separate ways, come give them your best wishes and bring a lawn
chair. Event time: 7pm-10:30pm.
Admission: FREE http://pmpark.net/
August 4, 2017
Fresh on Friday's - 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. The August
program will offer a variety of activities to get kids moving in the garden!
Yoga, dance, and bubbles (kids must be accompanied by an adult). Event time:
8:00am-11:00am. FREE admission.
August 4, 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/
August 4 - 5, 2017
Tax- Free Weekend - Two days of tax-free
shopping on clothes and school supplies.
August 4 -5, 2017
CLASS Car Show &
Summer Dance Cruise
-Clear Lake Iowa - The Clear Lake Auto Social Society's annual event kicks off
Friday night with a car cruise around
Clear Lake, with a concert to follow. Car cruise departs at 6pm (start at
Kingland Systems and end downtown), concert to follow at the Surf Ballroom.
August 4-10, 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/
August 5, 2017
Matt Woods LIVE - Mason City Brewing,
28 E State Street (641-423-1080). Enjoy live music featuring Matt Woods from
8:00pm-10:30pm - No cover charge. http://www.masoncitybrewing.com/
August 5, 2017
Maben & 4th
- PM
Park, 15297 Raney Dr. (641-357-1991). 4th and Maben, Maben and 4th,
local favorites that know how to play! Bring and a chair and enjoy! Event time:
7pm-10:30pm. Admission: FREE http://pmpark.net/
August 5, 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
August
5, 2017
Pictures
with Spider-Man at Love & Luck - Love
& Luck Photography, 320 1st St. SW (641-420-8270). Pictures with
Spider-Man at Love & Luck Photography. No appointment needed! We'll be
printing 5x7's on site. Must buy at least one photo. Cost for prints are 1 for
$10, 2 for $15 or 4 for $20. Doors open at 10am, pictures end at noon. http://www.loveandluckphotography.com/
August 5, 2017
Roller Skating - Roller City, 600 2nd
NW (641-423-2000). Afternoon Skate: 1pm-4pm - The most popular session for
parties and larger groups; $5/skater & $15/family. Night skate: 7pm-10pm -
Most popular skating session with Jackpot Dice Game much more; $8/skater. www.myrollercity.com
August
5, 2017
Guest
Speaker: Anna Lewis - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2nd
St. SE (641-421-3666). Author Anna M. Lewis will share stories of female
architects, engineers, and landscape designers from the 1800s to today—ending
with comments about STEM programs in our schools and how we can encourage the
young builders of the future. There will also be books for sale and
signing after the presentation. Event time: 2pm-3pm. https://macniderart.org/
August
5, 2017
Jeremy
Jewell - Fat Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal (641-423-0737).
Jeremy Jewell is a southern Minnesota based musician who
plays guitar and sings, as well as blowing harp and playing foot percussion. He
performs both original and cover music in a vintage folk style a la Bob Dylan,
Neil Young, The Band etc. No admission charge. Must be 21 or older. Event time:
2pm-5pm. http://www.fathillbrewing.com/home
August 5, 2017
Split Second Band - The Landing, 1603 S
Shore Dr, Clear Lake (641-357-5123). Join us as
we bring Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Split Second Band, to
Clear Lake, IA. Rocking out to the best rock & roll from the 60's, 70's and
80's. Drop by after the CLASS Car show tour for some live music, good company
and perfect lake views of Clear Lake. Event time: 7:30pm-10:30pm. No
cover charge. http://stayclearlake.com/index.php
August
5, 2017
Dressage Horse Shows - North Iowa Events Center, Hwy 122 West, 3700 4th SW
(641-423-3811). Dressage Bara Trac 1 Horse Show – Talented horse and rider
teams perform intricate patterns and difficult moves. Time: 8:00-4:30pm. www.northiowaeventscenter.org
August 5, 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/
August 5, 2017
Moonlight Movies – East Park Band Shell. “Spaceballs”. Movies are free and begin at
dusk; Pre-movie activities & fun from 6pm-8pm.
August 5, 2017
Cannonball Gardens - East Park (Cannonball Gardens), Mason
City, (641-423-5328). Head down to East Park from 8-9am where the Friends of
the 457 will host a getting to know the Cannonball Gardens event. The event,
complete with coffee and cinnamon rolls on the lower level patio Garden area in
East Park. Anyone interested in knowing more about the Gardens or becoming a
volunteer is invited. Volunteering can be as little an hour a week or month, at
the best time that suits you. http://www.friendsofthe457.org/pView.aspx?id=1551&catid=1
August 5, 2017
River Float/Clean Up - Lime Creek Nature Center, 3501 Lime
Creek Rd, (641-423-5309). Join the Mason City Earth Day Committee and Lime
Creek Nature Center as we float a beautiful stretch of the Winnebago River,
picking up trash along with way. This combination leisure/working float will
ensure that we leave the river better than we found it! A limited number of canoes
are available for use. No cost but registration required. Event time:
9:00am-Noon. http://www.co.cerro-gordo.ia.us/departments/lime-creek-nature-center/public-programs/
August 5-6, 2017
Ladies Weekend Out: Shopping Experience- Southbridge Mall, 100
S. Federal Ave (641-423-6688). Come check out a wide variety of home based
businesses. Saturday, 10am-7pm & Sunday, 12pm-5pm. http://www.southbridgemall.net/
August 6, 2017
Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series - North Iowa Events Center, Hwy 122 West, 3700
4th SW (641-424-6515). Weekly racing series featuring
Budweiser USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock
Cars, USRA B-Mods, USRA Hobby Stocks and Rookies Rockin’ USRA Tuners.
Times: Pit Gate opens at 4:00pm, Spectator Gates 5:00pm, Hot Laps: 6:00pm,
racing to follow. Tickets: General
Admission $12; Juniors (13-16), Seniors (65+), Military and First Responders
with proper i.d. $10; Kids 12 & Under FREE; Pit Pass $25. http://masoncitymotorspeedway.com/schedule/
August
6, 2017
Dressage Horse Shows - North Iowa Events Center, Hwy 122 West, 3700 4th SW
(641-423-3811). Dressage Bara Trac 1 Horse Show – Talented horse and rider
teams perform intricate patterns and difficult moves. Time: 8:00-4:30pm. www.northiowaeventscenter.org
August 6, 2017
Kids Day - Kinney Pioneer Museum,
Hwy 122 West, Mason City Municipal Airport (641.423.1258). Special day
dedicated to pioneer type children activities including indoor and outdoor
games, hands-on activities, face painting, music, magic show & more! Cook
your own hotdog and/or marshmallow over an open fire. 1-5pm. Admission: $3
Adults, $1 Children under 12. www.visitmasoncityiowa.com/kinney-pioneer-museum
