Rock & Roll Photo Exhibit in Minneapolis

Mark Seliger: In my Stairwell Series Portraits of musicians including David Byrne, Diana Krall, Sonic Youth, Elvis Costello, and Bruce Springsteen. Free. Flashlight Vinyl, 1519 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, Minnesota; 612-558-3838.

Check Out What’s Happening

in Mason City & North Iowa

 March 24 - March 26, 2017

March 24, 2017

Golden Dragon Acrobats - NIACC Auditorium, 500 College Drive (641-422-4188). World-renowned impresario, Danny Chang, and choreographer, Angela Chang, combine award winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty. Show begins at 7:30. Tickets start at $20. Call or order online for tickets at www.niacc.edu/boxoffice

March 24, 2017

Pianopalooza - Dueling for a Cure - Mason City Country Club, 3331 19^th St. SW. Fundraiser for type 1 diabetes - All ticket sales will go to JDRF team Ollie.  For tickets contact Sean (641-420-0847), seank@grahamtire.net or Heidi (641-330-2717) hkkuhl@gmail.com or available at Graham Tire (both locations). Event time: 7:30pm. Tickets $25.00 / $30.00 at the door.

March 24 & 25, 2017

Anansi the Spider - Stebens Children's Theatre, 616 N Delaware (641-424-9802). Box office open 1-5pm weekdays. Tickets are $11 for adults/$8 for 18 and under. The trickster, Anansi, angers the sky god, Nyame; first by stealing his proverbs, then by falling in love with his daughter, the beautiful Aso. Nyame requires the spider to prove his worth by passing an impossible test. A comical story with many a universal truth. www.stebensct.com 

March 24, 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

March 25, 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

March 25, 2017

Pollock & Pizza - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2^nd St. S.E. (641-421-3666). Pollock was famous for his abstract action paintings. Lean about the Pollock technique and create an abstract painting of your own, on canvas. Pizza will be served. Event time: 10am-1pm. www.macniderart.org

March 25, 2017

School Art Show Reception - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2^nd St. S.E. (641-421-3666). Tthe annual School Art Exhibition to celebrate Youth Art Month (March).  Honoring both the imagination of students as well as the dedicated and resourceful work of art teachers in the schools. This year’s show features the artwork of elementary school students. Visit this fun and creative exhibition and see what future generations of artists are creating right now! On Saturday, March 25, at 1 p.m. we will celebrate the students’ accomplishments and recognize their dedicated teachers. Award Certificates will be handed out at 1:30 p.m. www.macniderart.org

March 25, 2017

Pictures & Discussion on the Rotary Cannonball - Mason City Public Library (Muse Norris Classroom), 225 2nd St. SE  (641-423-5328). The Friends of the 457 will give a program in pictures and lecture on the Rotary Cannonball restoration, preservation and the construction of the Cannonball Gardens. This is an opportunity not only to learn about one of Mason City's most popular attractions, but also find out how you can have a part in helping preserve this Mason City Treasure. Event time: 2-3:30pm.

March 25 & 26, 2017

Knights of Columbus Bowling Tournament – Mystic Lanes,  Hwy 122 East.  Expected to bring 60 teams of bowlers competing for top honors during the month of March. Visit www.iowakofc.org for more information.

March 26, 2017

Spring Figure Skating Show - North Iowa Events Center, 3700 4^th SW (641-424-3547). The North Iowa Figure Skating Club will present their spring show – “One Rink Circus” -  at 1:00 & 7:00 PM. Tickets available at the door - $10 adults, $5 children ages 4-12. Children 3 and under are free.

March 26
Indoor Archery Series – Mohawk Archery Club, 840 12^th NW (641-430-5498). 300 Round, lines starts Saturday at 10am & 1pm; Sunday at 1pm. www.mohawkarchery.org

Music And Art Around The Area

MARCH 24

The Lumineers

Grammy-nominated American folk group The Lumineers, best known for their hit single “Ho Hey,” makes a stop at Wells Fargo Arena, with special guests Kaleo and Susto. Their music has been heard in “The Walking Dead” and “Mockingjay,” when founding members Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites wrote the music for “The Hanging Tree.” In 2016, The Lumineers released their second album, Cleopatra. 7 p.m. 730 Third St. Tickets are $29.50$59.50 at HyVeeTix.com.

MARCH 25

Vintage in the City

Shop-hop to 11 Des Moines vintage shops during the 5th Annual Vintage in the City event. Score unique finds and enjoy specials and refreshments at West End Architectural Salvage, Found Things, Vintage No. 35, Hinge, Preservation, Funky Finds, CJ Design Co., Hank’s Fuzzy Guitars, Reclaimed, Porch Light and Raccoon River Fork Trading Co. Visit the Vintage in the City Facebook page for a map of the businesses.   10 a.m.-5 p.m.

MARCH 27

An Evening with Billy Collins and Clint Smith

Two renowned poets with very different styles will co-deliver the 38th installment of the Martin Bucksbaum Distinguished Lecture Series at Drake University. Billy Collins is a former U.S. Poet Laureate (2001-2003) whose work has seen critical acclaim and popular appeal; his last three collections have broken sales records for poetry. Clint Smith is a 2014 National Poetry Slam Champion whose two TED Talks, “The Danger of Silence” and “How to Raise a Black Son in America,” collectively have been viewed more than 5 million times. 7 p.m., The Knapp Center, 2601 Forest Ave. Free. More information at www.drake.edu/ bucksbaum.

 MARCH 28

‘Beauty and the Beast’

This dance interpretation of the story of “Beauty and the Beast” explores the symbolism and lessons found throughout the fairy tale. Performed by Malandain Ballet Biarritz, it features aesthetic movement, celebrating sensuality and humanity. Come an hour early for a pre-dance talk and learn more about the dance company, and stay late for a question-and-answer session with the dancers. 7:30 p.m. Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St. Tickets are $15-$61 at desmoines performingarts.org.

George Thorogood and the Destroyers Classic rocker and icon George Thorogood and his longtime band the Destroyers have released 16 studio albums, crashing into the rock scene with their self-titled 1977 Gold Album. Just try not to sing along with songs like “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,” “Get a Haircut” and “Bad to the Bone.” 7:30 p.m. Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave.

Tickets are $36-$76 at hoyt sherman.org. For every ticket sold, $1 will be donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

‘Shakuntala’

StageWest Theatre Company welcomes Gateway Dance Theatre to their Scriptease series at the First Unitarian Church with its production of the beloved, classic tale. Be swept away and transported on a magical journey to the land of India and a tale of love and beauty. 7 p.m., 1800 Bell Ave.

Admission is free and open to the public (suggested donation of $5).

 MARCH 29

Kris Kristofferson

Beginning his career as a country songwriter, Kris Kristofferson penned such hits as “Me and Bobby McGee” and “Help Me Make It Through the Night,” before embarking on his own musical career. The three-time Grammy Award winner has released 29 albums, including as a member of The Highwaymen with Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings. Hear him in a live acoustic performance at Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave. 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $45-$75 at hoyt sherman.org.

MARCH 30

Las Cafeteras

All children of immigrants, the L.A.-born Las Cafeteras have wowed audiences with their live performances and unique blend of punk, hip-hop, beat music, cumbia and rock. Their goal since starting the band in 2008 has been to document histories of their neighborhoods through music. Experience them live at the Temple Theater, Tenth and Locust St. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $26-$36 at desmoines performingarts.org.

MARCH 31

Kansas

Kansas is one of the most iconic rock bands in history, with more than 30 million records sold worldwide and more than 200 weeks on the Billboard charts in the 1970s and ’80s. See them perform live, including their 1 million-selling singles, “Carry on My Wayward Son” and “Dust in the Wind,” when they make a stop at Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave. 8 p.m.