Friday, January 20, 2017

More Fun Stuff In The Neighborhood!




January 23, 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

January 25, 2017
Wednesday Inflatables - Roller City, 600 2nd NW (641-423-2000). Lunch Hour Tiny Tot Inflatables: 11am-1pm- Enjoy a play date with family and friends, $10 per family. Afternoon Inflatables: 3:30pm-8pm- bring the kids after school to burn some energy, $7 per person. Inflatable socks are required to play, but once you purchase a pair ($2 per person) they are yours to keep and re-use. www.myrollercity.com

January 25, 2017
NIACC Trojan Women's Basketball vs. Ellsworth CC - NIACC Gym, 500 College Drive (641-422-4416). Starts at 5:30pm www.niacctrojans.com

January 25, 2017
NIACC Trojan Men's Basketball vs. Ellsworth CC - NIACC Gym, 500 College Drive (641-422-4416). Starts at 7:30pm www.niacctrojans.com

January 25, 2017
Connections Between Rock Crest/Rock Glen and Sydney, Australia's  Castlecraig Neighborhood - Robert E. McCoy Architectural Interpretive Center, 520 1st St. NE (641-424-2510). Speaker Peggy Bang will be sharing connections between Mason City's Rock Crest and Rock Glen Historical District and Sydney, Australia's Castlecraig area designed by Walter Burley Griffin. Program begins at noon, feel free your own lunch. FREE admission. www.stockmanhouse.org

January 26, 2017
NIACC Trojan Wrestling vs. Rochester Community Technical College- NIACC Gym, 500 College Drive (641-422-4416). Starts at 7pm www.niacctrojans.com

January 26-28, 2017
THIN BLUE LINE - Art on the Plaza, 1 S. Federal Ave (319-461-1031). Art on the Plaza, a locally owned gallery will honor our local law enforcement by inviting them to stop in and choosing a handmade gift, in appreciation for all they do for our community. Art on the Plaza is opened from 12pm-4pm.
Now Showing at Cinema West Theaters
(641) 421-1617 / www.cectheatres.com  / Movies starting Friday, January 20, 2017 - Thursday, January 26, 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
Bye Bye Man
PG13
Fri-Mon: 12:10, 2:25, 4:35, 7:10, 9:45pm
Tue-Wed: 4:35, 7:10, 9:45pm
Hidden Figures
PG
Fri-Mon:1:10, 4:00, 6:55, 9:40pm
Tue--Wed:4:00, 6:55, 9:40pm
Sing
PG
Fri-Sun: 11:50, 2:10, 4:25, 7:00, 9:30pm
Mon-Wed: 4:25, 7:00, 9:30pm
La La Land In LDX
PG13
Fri-Mon: 12:20, 3:45, 6:45, 9:35pm
Tue-Wed: 3:45, 6:45, 9:35pm
Live By Night
R
Fri-Mon:  1:20, 4:05, 6:55, 9:40pm
Tue-Wed: 4:20, 7:05, 9:30pm
Monster Trucks
PG
Fri-Mon:  11:40, 2:00, 4:20, 7:05, 9:30pm
Tue-Wed:  4:20, 7:05, 9:30pm
Underworld Blood Wars
R
Fri-Mon:12:00, 2:20, 4:30, 7:15, 9:45pm
Tue-Wed: 4:30, 7:15, 9:45pm
Patriots Day in LDX
R
Fri-Sun: 12:40, 3:40, 6:40, 9:35pm
Tue-Wed: 3:40, 6:40, 9:35pm
Sleepless
R
Fri-Mon:  1:15, 4:15, 7:20, 9:50pm
Tue-Wed: 4:15, 7:20, 9:50p m
Rogue One A Star Wars Story
PG13
Fri-Sun: 1:00, 3:50, 6:50, 9:50pm
Tue-Wed: 3:50, 6:50, 9:50pm

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.

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Here's Your Weekend Plan!




January 20, 2017
Live Music: Evergreen Grass Band- Lorados, 18 S. Federal Ave. (641-424-8060) Live music starts at 6pm.

January 20, 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

January 20-22, 2017
Collins Memorial Youth Hockey Tournament - North Iowa Event Center, 3700 4th St. SW (641-424-3547). Mason City Youth Hockey; Mites, Squirts, Peewees, Bantams. www.masoncityhockey.com

January 21, 2017
VFW Post 733 - 1603 S. Monroe Ave (641-424-3874). Full House Band, 7pm-11pm - ribs will be served at 5pm. Public welcomed.

January 21, 2017
Yesterday and Today (The interactive Beatles experience) - NIACC Auditorium, 500 College Drive (641-422-4188). Nations most innovative and unique show utilizing the works of the Beatles. This amazing group perform as themselves and leave the song choices completely in the hands of the audience through request cards completed prior to the show. Show begins at 7:30. All Tickets are $25. Call or order online for tickets at www.niacc.edu/boxoffice

January 21, 2017
Sunrise Rotary Basketball Tournament - NIACC Recreation Center, 500 College Dr. (641-512-3845). A limit of 24 teams for 5th, 6th, 7th * 8th grade boys and girl basketball teams. Registration starts at 7am. www.masoncitysunriserotary.org/basketball-tournament

January 21, 2017
Kids Karnival - Southbridge Mall (641-421-3600). Carnival activities including crafts, games, door prizes and entertainment. Bring the family for lots of indoor fun from 11am-2pm. FREE FREE FREE www.masoncity.net/pview.aspx?id=18101&catid=0

January 21, 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

January 21, 2017
Mason City High School Instrumental Music Dept. - Mason City High School, 1700 4th St. SE (641-421-4436). The Music Department will host their 8th annual showcase concert from noon to 4pm in the school cafeteria. This event will be a fundraiser for the Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank. Groups that are participating will be the String  Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Concert Bank, Jazz Band, and the Mohawk Power Pep Band. Godfather's Pizza and other lunch items will be available for purchase during the performance.

January 21, 2017
NIACC Trojan Women's Basketball vs. Iowa Central CC - NIACC Gym, 500 College Drive (641-422-4416). Starts at 1pm www.niacctrojans.com

January 21, 2017
NIACC Trojan Men's Basketball vs. Iowa Central CC - NIACC Gym, 500 College Drive (641-422-4416). Starts at 3pm www.niacctrojans.com

January 21, 2017
Robotics Tournament- Lincoln Intermediate School, S. Pennsylvania Ave. (641-421-4423). Lincoln Intermediate School will host its third annual VEX Robotic Regional Competition. Competition beings at 10:30am in the gym and will include participants from grades 5-12 with 23 teams from Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. The tournament is free and open to the public.

January 21 & 22, 2017
Rex Taylor Auction - North Iowa Events Center - Olson Building 3700 4th St. SW. Rex Taylor consignment and household auction. Two day sale: Saturday 9:00am-5:30pm; Sunday 10am-5pm. http://northiowaeventscenter.org/events/events-calendar/

January 22,  2017
Knight Hawk Wrestling Tournament - Mason City High School, 1700 4th St. SE (641-583-1355). K through 6th grade collegiate style wrestling tournament. Divisions: PeeWee K-2; Junior 3-4; Senior 5-6 www.facebook.com/Mason-City-Wrestling-Club-288171927879290/

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