August 8, 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 8, 2017
Art Parties - Clear Lake Arts Center, 17
S. 4th Street, Clear Lake, Iowa (641-357-1998). Parents, looking for
a night away from the kiddos? The Clear Lake Arts Center is offering their
adult painting classes, Arty Party with a Twist: Cocktails & Canvas! Art
parties are an evening of fun, friends and artistic expression and begin at
6:30pm. Participants will get
step-by-step instructions for painting on an 11" x 14" canvases.
Cost: $30 art members/ $32 non-members.
All materials are provided, right down to the paint smocks. http://www.clartscenter.com/cgi-bin/index.pl
August 8-10, 2017
Tiny Tot Nature Camp - Lime Creek Nature Center, 3501 Lime Creek Rd,
(641-423-5309). Children ages 4-6 will get to know the creatures of the pond,
woods, and prairie through stories, crafts, and more! Fee is $20 which
includes a daily snack. Sponsored by the Lime Creek Nature Center and
Mason City Recreation Department. Camp runs from 9am-10:15am. http://www.co.cerro-gordo.ia.us/departments/lime-creek-nature-center/
August 8-10, 2017
Insectigations - Lime Creek Nature Center, 3501 Lime Creek Road (641-423-5309). Children ages
7 & 8 will learn all about the fascinating world of bugs and their amazing
behaviors at this hands-on camp. Fee is $20 which includes a daily
snack. Sponsored by the Lime Creek Nature Center and Mason City
Recreation Department. Registration required. Begins at 10:45am -12pm http://www.co.cerro-gordo.ia.us/departments/lime-creek-nature-center/
August 9, 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/
August 9, 2017
Kids & Canvas - Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S. 4th
St., Clear Lake (641-357-1998). An adult and child painting class. Christina
Newton will walk participants through the step-by-step process of painting on
canvas. in the end, everyone walks away with a finished painting, ready to hand
on the wall. All materials are provided, right down to the paint smocks. $40
per couple (adults and child). Includes light snack and beverages. Event time:
1:30pm http://www.clartscenter.com/cgi-bin/index.pl
August 9, 2017
Lunch & Learn - Robert E. McCoy Architectural
Interpretive Center, 530 1st St. NE (641-423-1923). Terry Harrison,
recently retired Archivist of the Mason City Public Library, will present a
talk on Mason City architect E.R. Bogardus (182-1927). A self-taught architect
and contractor, using the late Victorian and Queen Ann styles of the time, he
designed and build many of Mason City's most notable buildings. time: Noon-1pm.
FREE admission and open to the general public.
August 10, 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 10, 2017
August Bottle Share- Fat
Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave (641-423-0737). Join Fat Hill Brewing the
second Thursday of each month from 4-8pm for Bottle Share Night! Craft beer
lovers are encouraged to bring at least 16 ounces of a new, rare, old, oddball
or just plain delicious beer they'd like to share. Whether it’s a 2004
Cantillon Loerik you traded a kidney for, or just a great pale ale you had at
the tiny brewery near your grandma’s house last weekend, beer geeks are
encouraged to bring anything they’d like to share. If you’re a big enough beer nerd to have a favorite
sampling glass, feel free to bring it. If not, we’ve got a clean glass for you!
This is a casual, come-and-go-as-you-please event. There is no fee, but we do
suggest a generous tip for your friendly bartender who will be cleaning up
after us all night. As always,
over-imbibing is not allowed. Hard alcohol is never allowed in our taproom. The
bottle share is for beer only. http://www.fathillbrewing.com/
August 10, 2017
Artist of the Month- Art on the Plaza, 11 S. Federal
(319-461-1031). Art on the Plaza, an artist owned gallery will feature Lori
Biwer-Stewart. The public is welcomed to meet the artist and enjoy a beverage
and snack from 3pm-6pm. https://www.facebook.com/Art-On-The-Plaza-artist-gallery-583582505012376/
Now Showing at Cinema West Theaters
(641) 421-1617 / www.cectheatres.com / Movies starting Friday, July 21 - Thursday,
July 27, 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.
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Now Showing
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Rating
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Times
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Girls Trip
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R
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Fri-Wed:
1:10, 4:00, 6:55, 9:55pm
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Dunkirk
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PG13
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Fri-Wed: 1:00,3:40, 7:10, 9:55pm
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Dark Tower
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PG13
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Fri-Wed:
12:00, 2:10, 4:20, 7:05, 9:50pm
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Spiderman Homecoming
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PG13
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Fri-Wed: 12:50, 3:50, 6:50 , 9:45pm
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Atomic Blonde
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Fri-Wed: 12:30, 3:30, 7:00, 9:50pm
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Dark Tower In LDX
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PG13
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Fri-Wed: 11:40, 2:00, 4:10, 6:45, 9:40pm
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Detroit
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R
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Fri-Wed: 12:40, 3:50,7:30pm
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Detroit In LDX
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R
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Fri-Wed: 12:20, 3:30, 6:40,
9:35pm
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EMOJI MOVIE
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PG
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Fri-Wed:
11:50, 2:05, 4:30, 7:15, 9:30pm
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Kidnap
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R
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Fri-Wed:
12:10, 2:15, 4:30, 7:20, 9:45pm
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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
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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.
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.
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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
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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
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NIACC Art Gallery – 500
College Drive. Open to the public Monday – Friday 9am-4pm. Free admission. www.niacc.edu
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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.
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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
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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.
