Saturday, June 3, 2017
Thursday, June 1, 2017
My Column For June--Bruce Wasenius
Closing in on the halfway point of MMXVII and rolling down to another year. Sitting listening to the radio, the station I work at 4 hours a week of course. You might recall my column from last year about how our cd player has a mind of it's own...it's now muerte and won't even play the disc cleaner cd.
As much as I enjoy the tunes on the radio (occasionally hear myself promoting my 4 hour show) I sit here with hundreds of cd's idling until I get a new player. It's preventing me from listening to them.
My friend Bill really likes Spotify and has made some genres of hundreds of songs. I know that pretty much any cd I have can be found on their site in full but there's something about holding that cd or album, reading the credits for the names of the musicians and the producer, things not usually immediately available on an on line song.
One thing I'm going to do is to take the machine apart and see if the Goat's Head Soup cd is in there.
Concert season, I've been to some already and more in the next few days and weeks.
My niece and her husband drove down from Mpls. for a show at the Surf recently and to experience the venue with greater access to the stage than at the sold out ZZ Top show a couple of years ago. As great as it is to have such a large turnout it can be a little daunting.
Looking forward to some traveling this summer from near to far including some I've never been to before.
I hope the season is good for you and more than anything have some fun, getting older is not synonymous with boring.
I will check in with the daily Songs of the Day, well over 400 different songs and I hope you'll continue to visit our website.
A Real Summer Weekend. Ahhh, At Last
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June 2, 2017
Fresh on Friday's
(BeWellness) - 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. June's BeWellness program will provide a
series of FUN, tasty, food programs for kids (kids must be accompanied by an
adult). Event time: 8:00am-11:00am. FREE admission. http://www.centralgardensnorthiowa.com
June 2, 2017
North Iowa Farmers
Market -
Located at the corner of 1st Street NE & N Delaware, in Mason City 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/
June 2, 2017
Relay for Life of
Cerro Gordo Country - City
Park, Clear Lake. Relay for Life is the signature for the American Cancer
Society. RFL of Cerro Gordo County is coordinated by volunteers; all of the
county teams comes together to celebrate their successful fundraising events
for the past year. Time: 6:30-10:00pm.
June 2, 2017
Stubble Trouble with
Spenser Rahm & Ben Jenniges - The Landing, 1603 S Shore Dr, Clear Lake
(641-357-5123). Join us at the Landing as we welcome back Spenser Rahm &
Ben Jenniges to perform live! Event time: 7:30pm-10:30pm. No cover charge. http://stayclearlake.com/index.php
June 2, 2017
Comedy Special-Funny
Has No Color 2-
FION BARRA Ales & Spirits, 107 Delaware Ave (641-201-1687). Day Peace
second produced FHNC comedy showcase! FHNC is a concept show of Day Day (Host),
Dillon (opener), Liberty (from Cedar Falls), Guest Spot, Matty J (from Cedar
Falls), SCARYjerry(feature), Alvin Irby (Minneapolis) Show starts at 8:00pm.
$5.00 cover charge. http://www.fionbarra.com/
June 2, 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
June 2, 2017
Lita Ford (with
special guest Steelheart)- Surf Ballroom, 460 N Shore Dr. Clear Lake (641-357-6151).
A British born rocker who grew up in L.A., Lita Ford is considered one of the
most important female representatives of the punk rock genre with hits
"Kiss Me Deadly", "Close
Your Eyes Forever", "Shot of Poison" and more! Doors open at
8pm. Tickets: $29 adv/ $34 at door. www.surfballroom.com
June 2-August 16, 2017
Exhibit: In Her Own
Right: Marion Mahony Griffin - Charles H. MacNider Art
Museum(Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery), 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Marion Mahony Griffin (1871-1961) was one of America’s
first woman architects, a Chicagoan also known as a skilled artist,
environmentalist, and community activist. A central contributor to the Prairie
School of Architecture, her drawings of the Unity Temple and many other
projects introduced Frank Lloyd Wright’s early work to the world. Mahony
Griffin was the first registered woman architect in Illinois who became a
pioneer in architecture and community planning. A key member of Wright’s Oak
Park Studio for 15 years, she and husband Walter Burley Griffin won the
international design competition for Canberra, Australia’s national capital.
This exhibition traces her early life, her personal and professional
partnership with Griffin on three continents, the final years of her life in
Chicago—and sheds light on the work and legacy of a Chicagoan of immense but
often overlooked importance. Exhibit will be on display until August 16, 2017. https://macniderart.org/
June 3, 2017
Live at Mulligan's - Mulligan's Bar, 2791 4th
St. SE (641-422-9888). Enjoy live music from Michael King with guest: Janell
Graves and Michael Thompson will be playing some great acoustic tunes from
8pm-11pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/1168954603210667/
June 3, 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/
June 3, 2017
Ride to Fight Suicide
-
Sears, 1720 S. Federal Ave. The Motorcycle
Safety and Awareness Association (M.S.A.A) and the Iowa Chapter of the American
Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and are teaming up to organize Ride to
Fight Suicide Motorcycle Ride.50% of the funds raised are kept for local use in
our communities. Ride starts at 8am with
the post party at LD's Filling Station at 4pm.
REGISTER Today at http://afsp.org/masoncityride
June 3, 2017
Savory Brown- Surf Ballroom, 460 N Shore Dr. Clear Lake
(641-357-6151). One of the earliest of British blues bands, Savory Brown, with
founder guitarist Kim Simmons at the helm, helped launch the 1967 UK blues boom
movement that brought blues music back to the USA invigorating the style
forever. Doors open at 8pm. Ticket Price: $20 Adv. / $25 Door www.surfballroom.com
June 3, 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
June 3, 2017
River City Street Rods
Custom Car Show
- North Iowa Events Center, 3700 4th St. SW (641-425-5057). Registration
8am-12:30pm - $15 entry fee. Participant voting - 12:30pm-2:00pm. Awards -
3:30pm. Awards will be given to the top cars in each of 4 classes. Vehicles up
to 1959, 1960 to 1969, 1970 to 1979 and 1980 to present. Over 100 trophies
along with specialty trophies for Best of Show, Best Engine, Best Interior,
Best Paint, and Club Ladies Choice.
June 3,
2017
The Hats
in concert - Fat
Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave (641-423-0737). Join us for an afternoon of
entertainment with some Mason City favorites, singer-songwriter Paul Weitzel
and The Hats! 2-5pm. www.fathillbrewing.com
June 3, 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
June 3, 2017
Craft & Flea Market - North Iowa Events Center (Olson Building), 3700 4th St. SW
(641-423-3811). Crafts/Flea/Vendor sale. Indoor and outdoor. Time: 8am-4pm. http://www.northiowaeventscenter.org
June 3, 2017
NIP 5K Fun Run & Walk - NIP, 471 South Illinois Ave (641-201-1398). Join us for a 5K fun
run/walk while we support kids fighting life threatening illnesses. Registration
(Day of run/walk): 10:00am-10:45am - $25 per person. Run starts at 11:00am at NIP East.
Food & drinks will be provided after the race. https://www.facebook.com/events/1326549310772105/
June 3, 2017
NITC 100 Bicycle, Pie Ride
- Clear Lake, Iowa. This bicycle event
sponsored by the North Iowa Touring Club where participants ride at their own
pace with three routes to choose from: 15 miles, 50 miles and 100 miles.
The event includes a spaghetti lunch with the best homemade pie in north
Iowa. With registration, participants will receive a pair of bicycle
socks from DeFeet. Funds raised from this event are used by the NITC to
promote outdoor activities and bicycling road safety. Race starts at 8:00am for
100 miles & 100 Kilometers and 9:30am for a ride around Clear Lake. Cost:
$25 single rider/ $35 family. Cost includes event socks and lunch. http://www.northiowatouringclub.com
June 3, 2017
Take a Kid Fishing Tournament - This
fun tournament encourages teams of one adult and up to two children ages 16 and
under to fish together on Clear Lake, from a boat or on the shoreline. The
event focuses on fun, rather than competition. Any fish caught in Clear Lake is
eligible for weigh in. Free food and prizes for all entries. Bonus DNR
Seminar for Kids at 8:30am! Kids will learn to identify fish, and some basic
fishing techniques. Sponsored by the Clear Lake Fishing Club, Whitetails
Unlimited, and the Iowa DNR. It is also Free Fishing Weekend for Iowa
residents, fishing license requirement is waived to residents of Iowa. Event time: 10:00am-1:00pm. FREE admission. http://www.clearlakefishingclub.com
June 3, 2017
Jam DJ XXX Legend Tour - City Park Bandshell, Main Ave, Clear
Lake. The 30th
annual JAM "Legend" bandshell tour in Clear Lake, IA! FREE ADMISSION
and Music for all ages, a grand sound and light show, novelty sales and
giveaways, tour shirts available soon Event time: 6:00pm-11:00pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/742150395950500/
June 3
& 4, 2017
Mason
City Pride Fest - East
Park, 717 3rd St. NE (641-201-1648). The Mason City LGBT +
communities and allies are excited to welcome the public to their first annual
Mason City Pride Fest! Enjoy outdoor games, music, open mic, tye dye, face
painting and more! FREE admission - RSVP on Facebook. Event time: Saturday,
12pm-9:30pm & Sunday, 12pm-6pm. For more information please contact Aidan
Bradbury, at 641-420-1648 or by email at speakloud.dream@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/events/455449898120252/
Sunday, May 28, 2017
It's Not Over Yet!
May
27 - 28, 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: 8:30am-5:00pm. www.northiowaeventscenter.org
May 28, 2017
Illusionist Rick
Thomas -
Surf Ballroom, 460 N Shore Dr. Clear Lake (641-357-6151). Without doubt, Rick
Thomas is one of the greatest and most successful illusionist in the world today.
He has completed five world tours covering over 50 countries; from sold out
performances at Caesars Colosseum, heading the Sydney Opera House in
Australia. Doors open at 7:00pm. Ticket
Price: $23.00 Adv. / $28.00 Door. https://www.surfballroom.com/boxoffice/index.htm
May 28, 2017
Split Second Band - The Landing, 1603 S
Shore Dr, Clear Lake (641-357-5123). Join us as we kick off Live Summer Music
at the Landing! Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Split Second Band -
Rocking out to the best rock & roll from the 60's, 70's and 80's. Event time: 7:30pm-10:30pm. No cover charge. http://stayclearlake.com/index.php
May 30, 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/
May 30, 2017
Lunch & Learn - Charles H. MacNider
Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Guest artist Tonja Ihlenfeldt. This program
is open to the public from noon to 1pm, bring your lunch and open mind to
learn. Lunch and Learn also serves to
keep docent volunteers informed. https://macniderart.org/
May 30 - June 1, 2017
Exhibit: In Her Own
Right: Marion Mahony Griffin - Charles H. MacNider Art
Museum(Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery), 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Marion Mahony Griffin (1871-1961) was one of America’s
first woman architects, a Chicagoan also known as a skilled artist,
environmentalist, and community activist. A central contributor to the Prairie
School of Architecture, her drawings of the Unity Temple and many other
projects introduced Frank Lloyd Wright’s early work to the world. Mahony
Griffin was the first registered woman architect in Illinois who became a
pioneer in architecture and community planning. A key member of Wright’s Oak
Park Studio for 15 years, she and husband Walter Burley Griffin won the
international design competition for Canberra, Australia’s national capital.
This exhibition traces her early life, her personal and professional
partnership with Griffin on three continents, the final years of her life in
Chicago—and sheds light on the work and legacy of a Chicagoan of immense but
often overlooked importance. Exhibit will be on display until August 16, 2017. https://macniderart.org/
May 31, 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/
June 1, 2017
Mason City Municipal
Band – North
Plaza outside of Southbridge Mall at
7:30pm. Directed by Russ Krammer and announcer is Bob Fisher. www.facebook.com/masoncitymunicipalband/
June 1, 2017
Carden International
Circus –
North Iowa Events Center (All Seasons Building), Hwy 122 West, 3700 4th
SW (641-423-3811). Experience all the things you
know and love about the circus and be amazed by things you've never seen
before! Two shows at 4:30pm and 7:30 p.m. Admission: $14 for kids 12 and
under/ $18 for adults. www.northiowaeventscenter.com
Now Showing at Cinema West Theaters
(641) 421-1617 / www.cectheatres.com / Movies starting Friday, May 26- Thursday,
June 1, 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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Alien Covenant
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R
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Fri-Sun:
1:00, 4:10, 7:00, 9:55pm
Mon-Wed:
4:10, 7:00, 9:55pm
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Snatched
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R
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Fri-Sun: 11:50, 2:00, 4:35, 7:00, 7:15, 9:55pm
Mon-Wed: 4:35,7:15, 9:55pm
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Born In China
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G
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Fri-Sun:
12:10, 2:20, 4:45, 7:25, 9:35pm
Mon-Wed:
4:45, 7:25, 9:35pm
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Everything Everything
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PG
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Fri-Sun:11:40, 2:00, 4:30, 7:10, 9:45pm
Mon-Wed:
4:30, 7:10, 9:45pm
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Alien Covenant In LDX
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R
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Fri-Sun: 12:20, 4:00, 6:45, 9:40pm
Mon-Wed: 4:00, 6:45, 9:40pm
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Baywatch
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R
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Wed:
7:00, 9:45pm
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King Arthur Legend of The Sword
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PG13
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Fri-Sun:
12:50, 4:00,6:55, 9:50pm
Mon-Wed:
4:00, 6:55, 9:50pm
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Guardians of The Galaxy Vol 2
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PG13
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Fri-Sun: 12:40, 3:50, 6:50, 9:50pm
Mon-Wed: 3:50, 6:50, 9:50pm
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Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Long Haul
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G
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Fri-Sun:
11:45, 12:00, 1:50, 2:10, 4:20, 4:40, 7:05, 7:20, 9:30, 9:45pm
Mon-Wed:
4:20, 4:40, 7:05, 7:20, 9:30, 9:45pm
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Pirates Dead Men Tell No Tales In LDX
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PG13
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Thurs:
7:00, 10:00
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Guardians of The Galaxy Vol 2 In LDX
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PG13
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Fri-Sun:
12:30, 3:40 , 6:40, 9:40pm
Mon-Tue:
3:40, 6:40, 9:40pm
Wed:
3:40pm
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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
·
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
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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.
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