Get Out That Dayrunner!

February 11-12, 2017

Iowa Yellow Bass Bonanza Ice Fishing Tournament -  Welcome to one of the largest Ice Fishing tournaments in the Midwest! Thousands of dollars in cash & prizes. Saturday Night Ice Bash at the Surf Ballroom, 460 N Shore Dr, Clear Lake 6-9 pm with dinner, product demos, seminars, tips & techniques, and much more. Single man ice fishing tournament on Sunday. Be at Macintosh State Park to get registered 6:30-7:30AM. The tournament will take off from Macintosh boat ramp at 8am. www.yellowbassbonanza.com

February 13, 2017

Monday Night BINGO - Burke's Bar & Grill,  631 6^th 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

February 13, 2017

Outstanding Owls - Lime Creek Nature Center , 3501 Lime Creek Rd. (641-423-5309). Everybody loves owls – they adorn many of our clothes, accessories, and home décor. But how much do you actually know about the ones we have here in Iowa? Learn about owls, their amazing adaptations, and the species that call Iowa home with Lime Creek’s naturalist intern, Brianna Sholly. The end of the program will cover how biologists study owls in the wild and walk you through an owl call survey. If the weather permits, we’ll even try to do a few owl surveys outside at Lime Creek! All ages are welcome for the indoor presentation. Starts at 6pm. The program is free of charge, but registration is required  - call 641-423-5309. http://www.co.cerro-gordo.ia.us/departments/lime-creek-nature-center/

February 14, 2017

NIACC Lifelong Learning: The Stockman House- it's significance as Challenger to the Prevalent Four Square- Robert E. McCoy Architectural Interpretive Center, 520 1^st St. NE (641-423-1923) In 1900 the design of most houses came from the lumber yard, free with a load of lumber. See how Wright and the Prairie School Architects from Chicago set out to change this! Open to the public, donations welcomed. Time: 4-5:30pm http://www.stockmanhouse.org/

February 15, 2017

FREE Family Fun Night - Southbridge Mall, 100 S. Federal Ave. (641-423-6688). Arts, crafts, balloon animals, a bounce house and much more! Enjoy FREE family fun while doing a little shopping! Family Fun Nights take place the 3^rd Wednesday of every month from 5-7pm. www.southbridgemall.net

February 15, 2017

Brewery Book Club - Fat Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave (641-423-0737). Join us for the 2nd meeting of the FHB book club! Our pick this month is All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr, a story about a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive the devastation of World War II.  Grab a beer and join our casual discussion starting at 7pm. http://www.fathillbrewing.com/home

February 15, 2017

Elvis Lives- NIACC Auditorium, 500 College Drive (641-422-4188). Unforgettable multimedia and live musical journey across Elvis life. His iconic style, embraced by many of today's artist, continues to intrigue audiences of all generations. Show begins at 7:30. Tickets start at $20. Call or order online for tickets at www.niacc.edu/boxoffice

February  15, 2017

NIACC Trojan Basketball vs. Iowa Lakes CC- NIACC Gym, 500 College Drive (641-422-4416). Women play at 5:30pm /Men play at 7:30pm www.niacctrojans.com

February 16, 2017

NIACC Lifelong Learning: The Architecture of Walter Burley Griffin and his wife, Marion Mahoney- Robert E. McCoy Architectural Interpretive Center, 520 1^st St. NE (641-423-1923) The Griffins designed their own brand of 'Prairie School' architecture, and Griffin went from his work in Mason City in 1914 to become Australia's "Father of Modern Architecture" Open to the public, donations welcomed. Time: 4-5:30pm http://www.stockmanhouse.org/

February 16-19, 2017

Curious Savage - Mason City Community Theatre, 215 S Delaware (641-424-6424) Box office open 1-5pm weekdays. Show times Thursday-Saturday 7pm; Sunday 2pm. Mrs. Savage has been left ten million dollars by her husband and wants to make the best use of it, in spite of her grown-up stepchildren's effort to get their hands on it. When her doctor tells her there is no reason why she should remain, she hesitates to go out into a hard world where people seem ready to do anything for money. http://www.mccommunitytheatre.com/

February 16, 2017

Pilsner Painting Party - Fat Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave. (641-423-0737). Join Market 124 and Fat Hill Brewing from 6pm-9pm painting pilsner glass. $18/pilsner, ticket price includes one FHB and all materials. Call Market 124 (641-423-0929) to reserve your sport or purchase tickets online at http://squ.re/2jf0ykp

Now Showing at Cinema West Theaters

(641) 421-1617 / www.cectheatres.com  / Movies starting Friday, February 10-16,2017

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
Fifty Shade Darker In LDX	R	Fri-Sun:  12:50, 3:45, 6:40, 9:40 Mon-Wed: 3:45, 6:40, 9:40
Dogs Purpose	PG	Fri-Sun: 12:00, 2:20,4:35, 7:20, 9:30pm Mon-Wed:  4:35, 7:20, 9:30pm
John Wick Chapter 2	R	Fri-Sun: 1:10, 4:10, 7:00, 9:50pm Mon--Wed: 4:10,7:00, 9:50pm
Lion	PG13	Fri-Sun: 1:20, 4:05, 6:55, 9:35pm Mon-Wed: 4:05, 6:55, 9:35pm
La La Land	PG13	Fri-Sun: 12:10, 3:55, 6:45, 9:45 pm Mon-Wed: 3:45, 6:45, 9:45pm
Rings	PG13	Fri-Sun:  1:15, 4:15, 7:10, 9:45pm Mon-Wed:  4:15, 7:10, 9:45pm
Spilt	PG13	Fri-Sun:  1:00,4:00, 7:0, 9:45pm Mon-Wed:  4:00, 7:00, 9:45pm
Space Between US	PG13	Fri-Sun: 12:10, 3:55, pm Mon-Wed: 3:55p m
Lego Batman in LDX	PG	Fri-Sun: 11:40, 2:05, 4:30, 6:50,  9:35pm Mon-Wed:  4:30, 6:50, 9:35pm
3D Lego Batman	PG	Fri-Sun: 4:20, 9:40pm Mon-Wed: 4:20, 9:40pm
Lego Batman	PG	Fri-Sun: 12:30, 7:15pm Mon-Wed:7:15pm
Fifty Shades Darker	R	Fri-Sun: 6:55, 9:55pm Mon-Wed: 6:55, 9:55pm

MASON CITY ATTRACTIONS

·   Charles H. MacNider Art Museum- 303 2^nd 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.

Another Busy North Iowa Weekend

Check Out What’s Happening

in Mason City & North Iowa!

February 10 - February 16, 2017

February 10-11, 2017

Jack Helgren Memorial Race - The weekend is filled with family friendly snowmobiling fun. Friday evening starts with the Cruise around beautiful Clear Lake and DJ at the VFW.  Saturday features snowmobile racing including LeMans "Style". Racing and Radar Runs. The races consist of vintage to brand new sleds. There are many classes including a class where the age of the rider and age of the snowmobile must add to 80 (the older you are- the newer the sled you can ride and also includes a Ladies only class. Additionally there will be concessions, vendors and Saturday night events include the award banquet and a band at the Clear Lake VFW. The event is a memorial to Jack Helgren, an area businessesman, avid snowmobiler, former dealer/racer and promoter of the sport and the area. Visit: www.thejackrace.com to get all the latest info, details and pre-registration.

February 10, 2017

Fantastic Fridays Roller Skating - Roller City, 600 2^nd 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

February 10, 2017

North Iowa Bulls Hockey vs. Rochester -   North Iowa Ice Arena at North Iowa Events Center, Hwy 122 West, 3700 4th St SW (641-423-4625).  Starts: 7:30pm. Admission: $10 adults; children under 18 & seniors 65+ $6; military/college student (ID required) $8. For more information: www.northiowabulls.com 

February 11,  2017

Cupids Undie Run - Music Man Square, 308 S. Pennsylvania (641-424-2852). This Valentine's Day weekend, come put the hilarity in charity with hundreds of half-naked runners taking to the streets in celebration of their fundraising for the Children's Tumor Foundation. The 1-mile fun run starts at Music Man Square. Doors open at noon. Run will start at 2pm. Awards Ceremony at 3pm. www.cupidsundierun.com/city/mason-city

February 11, 2017

FREE Concert - Southbridge Mall, 100 S. Federal Ave (641-423-6688). Come out and enjoy a good time with fellow members of the community. The Orchards Mall is hosting a free concert from 5pm to 9pm, located inside entrance 2.

February 11, 2017

Films in February: Frozen River - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2^nd St. S.E. (641-421-3666). Featured film following a woman's struggle as she helps smuggle children across the U.S./Canada border. This film is rated R. Sponsored by a Friend of the Film Series.  Admission is FREE and opened to the public, popcorn will be provided. Films are shown at the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum's Salsbury Room on Saturdays in February at 2pm. www.macniderart.org

February 11 & 12, 2017

Say YES to the (Prom) Dress- Central Gardens of North Iowa (Pavilion Building), 800 2^nd Ave N. Donations of prom (and homecoming) dresses are needed for a fundraiser for the upcoming play “Our Town”. Jody Hamilton is hosting this fundraiser to collect prom (and homecoming dresses), shoes, jewelry and also men’s formal wear. Dresses will be resold at $50 each with proceeds going to Central Gardens. Dresses, men’s formal wear and accessories can be dropped off at the Clear Lake High School Counselor’s office or at Central Gardens. Central Gardens hours of collection will be Wednesday – Feb.1, 8 & 15 from 3pm to 5pm; Thursdays- Feb. 2, 9, & 16 from 3pm-5pm; and Sundays Feb. 5 & 12 from 1pm-5pm or by appointment by calling Jody at 402-213-4225. Shopping time: 10am-4pm.

February 11, 2017

Live Music - Lorados, 18 S, Federal Ave (641-424-8060). Live Music  featuring Gin Mill Hollow - 7pm

February  11, 2017

Roller Skating - Roller City, 600 2^nd 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

February 11, 2017

Art FUNdamentals: Sun Images – Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S 4th St, Clear Lake (641-357-1998). Participants will create "Sun Images" in anticipation of a CBS Sunday Morning film crew coming to the Color the Wind Kite Festival. Art FUNdamentals is offered the second Saturday of each month. Fee is $8 per child. Time: 10:30am-11:30am. Open to all ages, including adults, and children under the age of 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is requested, but not required. To register, call or email the Clear Lake Arts Center or email clac@cltel.net.

February 11, 2017

Art Bugs - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2^nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Art Bugs ages 2-4 is an art class for the smallest of artists. Explore a variety of mediums in these classes. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver, from 10am-11am:Be My Valentine. http://macniderart.org

February 11-12, 2017

Iowa Yellow Bass Bonanza Ice Fishing Tournament -  Welcome to one of the largest Ice Fishing tournaments in the Midwest! Thousands of dollars in cash & prizes. Saturday Night Ice Bash at the Surf Ballroom, 460 N Shore Dr, Clear Lake 6-9 pm with dinner, product demos, seminars, tips & techniques, and much more. Single man ice fishing tournament on Sunday. Be at Macintosh State Park to get registered 6:30-7:30AM. The tournament will take off from Macintosh boat ramp at 8am. www.yellowbassbonanza.com