Friday, August 4, 2017

"Nothing To Do Around Here?" Hah!




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.


Now Showing
Rating
Times
Girls Trip
R
Fri-Wed:  1:10, 4:00, 6:55, 9:55pm
Dunkirk
PG13
Fri-Wed: 1:00,3:40, 7:10, 9:55pm
Dark Tower
PG13
Fri-Wed:  12:00, 2:10,  4:20,  7:05, 9:50pm
Spiderman Homecoming
PG13
Fri-Wed: 12:50, 3:50, 6:50 , 9:45pm
Atomic Blonde
R
Fri-Wed: 12:30, 3:30,  7:00, 9:50pm
Dark Tower In LDX
PG13
Fri-Wed: 11:40, 2:00, 4:10, 6:45, 9:40pm
Detroit
R
Fri-Wed: 12:40, 3:50,7:30pm
Detroit In LDX
R
Fri-Wed: 12:20, 3:30,  6:40,  9:35pm
EMOJI MOVIE
PG
Fri-Wed:  11:50, 2:05, 4:30, 7:15, 9:30pm
Kidnap
R
Fri-Wed:  12:10, 2:15, 4:30, 7:20, 9:45pm

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 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. 
·   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, August 3, 2017

Check Out What’s Happening in Mason City & North Iowa!



August 3, 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 3, 2017
Ted Nugent - Surf Ballroom, 460 N Shore Dr. Clear Lake (641-357-6151). From the ground breaking Amboy Dukes’ hit “Journey to the Center of the Mind”, to classics like “Stranglehold” and “Cat Scratch Fever”, Damn Yankees chartbuster “High Enough,” and cult classic “Fred Bear”, Ted’s no-holds barred career spans five decades. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets: $38.00 advanced/ $43.00 door. https://www.surfballroom.com/boxoffice/index.htm

August 3, 2017
Sit-And-Knit - Fat Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave (641-423-0737). New and experienced knitters are welcome to join our monthly knitting meet-up! Bring your supplies and your new ideas and get ready for a fun and creative evening in the tap room. The knitting meet-up is hosted by Mason City Knitting Club, Hooked on Yarn. Event time: 7pm-9pm. www.fathillbrewing.com

August 3-4, 2017
Summer Arts Program - Clear Lake Arts Center(CL Tel Studio), 17 S. 4th Street, Clear Lake, Iowa (641-357-1998). Aspiring young artist are invited to participate in numerous artful experience this summer at the Clear Lake Arts Center from 10:30am to Noon on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. This program is open to all ages (children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult). Class fee is $8 per class or purchase a punch card with 5 punches for $30. www.clartscenter.com

August 3-4 , 2017
Summer Art Camp - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Papier Mache Clay Sculpture (ages 6-12). Papier Mache clay sculpture & other 3-D projects. Snack provided daily. Event time: 8am-Noon. Fee: $65, members $58. https://macniderart.org/

August 4, 2017
Guitar Legend Dick Dale with the Whitesidewalls - Surf Ballroom, 460 N Shore Dr. Clear Lake (641-357-6151). Officially described by the guitar company as a "Fender Legend", Dick Dale has acquired many sobriquets over the years including the Father of Heavy Metal, the Father of the Power Players and the Father of Loud. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets: $18.00 advanced/ $23.00 door. https://www.surfballroom.com/boxoffice/index.htm

August 4, 2017
MacNider: Off the Clock - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Complimentary wine and appetizers are available throughout the event, in addition to live music by Sam Crosser. Visitors can mingle with friends and coworkers as they explore the galleries and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. This is a FREE event and is open to the public. Event Time: 5pm-7pm. https://macniderart.org/

August 4,  2017
Bob Dorr and the Blue Band - PM Park, 15297 Raney Dr. (641-357-1991). After three decades the guys from the Blue Band are going their separate ways, come give them your best wishes and bring a lawn chair.  Event time: 7pm-10:30pm. Admission: FREE http://pmpark.net/

August 4, 2017
Fresh on Friday's - 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. The August program will offer a variety of activities to get kids moving in the garden! Yoga, dance, and bubbles (kids must be accompanied by an adult). Event time: 8:00am-11:00am. FREE admission.

August 4, 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 4 - 5, 2017
Tax- Free Weekend - Two days of tax-free shopping on clothes and school supplies.

August 4 -5, 2017
CLASS Car Show & Summer Dance Cruise -Clear Lake Iowa - The Clear Lake Auto Social Society's annual event kicks off Friday night with a  car cruise around Clear Lake, with a concert to follow. Car cruise departs at 6pm (start at Kingland Systems and end downtown), concert to follow at the Surf Ballroom.

August 4-10, 2017
Exhibit: Hava Hegenbarth: Capturing the Natural World - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum(Center Space Gallery), 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). The Charles H. MacNider Art Museum is pleased to highlight the whimsical images created by Mason City artist, Hava Hegenbarth.  Hava Hagenbarth: Capturing The Natural World, includes 29 prints and drawings.  Hagenbarth’s artwork, featuring an assortment of animals and natural landscapes, will transport the viewer to the continent of Africa without leaving North Iowa. Hegenbarth is retired from the U.S. Foreign Service where she served primarily in Africa.  She always had a love and talent for art but pursued other interests in her career.  She now has the free time to create the art she loves and share it with Museum visitors.  Exhibit will be on display until September 23, 2017 - open during normal museum hours. https://macniderart.org/
August 5, 2017
Matt Woods LIVE - Mason City Brewing, 28 E State Street (641-423-1080). Enjoy live music featuring Matt Woods from 8:00pm-10:30pm - No cover charge. http://www.masoncitybrewing.com/

August 5, 2017
Maben & 4th - PM Park, 15297 Raney Dr. (641-357-1991). 4th and Maben, Maben and 4th, local favorites that know how to play! Bring and a chair and enjoy! Event time: 7pm-10:30pm. Admission: FREE http://pmpark.net/

August 5, 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

August 5, 2017
Pictures with Spider-Man at Love & Luck - Love & Luck Photography, 320 1st St. SW (641-420-8270). Pictures with Spider-Man at Love & Luck Photography. No appointment needed! We'll be printing 5x7's on site. Must buy at least one photo. Cost for prints are 1 for $10, 2 for $15 or 4 for $20. Doors open at 10am, pictures end at noon. http://www.loveandluckphotography.com/

August 5, 2017
Roller Skating - Roller City, 600 2nd NW (641-423-2000). Afternoon Skate: 1pm-4pm - The most popular session for parties and larger groups; $5/skater & $15/family. Night skate: 7pm-10pm - Most popular skating session with Jackpot Dice Game much more; $8/skater. www.myrollercity.com

August 5, 2017
Guest Speaker: Anna Lewis - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Author Anna M. Lewis will share stories of female architects, engineers, and landscape designers from the 1800s to today—ending with comments about STEM programs in our schools and how we can encourage the young builders of the future. There will also be books for sale and signing after the presentation. Event time: 2pm-3pm. https://macniderart.org/

August 5, 2017
Jeremy Jewell - Fat Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal (641-423-0737). Jeremy Jewell is a southern Minnesota based musician who plays guitar and sings, as well as blowing harp and playing foot percussion. He performs both original and cover music in a vintage folk style a la Bob Dylan, Neil Young, The Band etc. No admission charge. Must be 21 or older. Event time: 2pm-5pm. http://www.fathillbrewing.com/home

August 5, 2017
Split Second Band - The Landing, 1603 S Shore Dr, Clear Lake (641-357-5123). Join us as we bring Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Split Second Band, to Clear Lake, IA. Rocking out to the best rock & roll from the 60's, 70's and 80's. Drop by after the CLASS Car show tour for some live music, good company and perfect lake views of Clear Lake. Event time: 7:30pm-10:30pm. No cover charge. http://stayclearlake.com/index.php

August 5, 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: 8:00-4:30pm. www.northiowaeventscenter.org

August 5, 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/

August 5, 2017
Moonlight Movies – East Park Band Shell.  “Spaceballs”. Movies are free and begin at dusk; Pre-movie activities & fun from 6pm-8pm.

August 5, 2017
Cannonball Gardens - East Park (Cannonball Gardens), Mason City, (641-423-5328). Head down to East Park from 8-9am where the Friends of the 457 will host a getting to know the Cannonball Gardens event. The event, complete with coffee and cinnamon rolls on the lower level patio Garden area in East Park. Anyone interested in knowing more about the Gardens or becoming a volunteer is invited. Volunteering can be as little an hour a week or month, at the best time that suits you. http://www.friendsofthe457.org/pView.aspx?id=1551&catid=1

August 5, 2017
River Float/Clean Up - Lime Creek Nature Center, 3501 Lime Creek Rd, (641-423-5309). Join the Mason City Earth Day Committee and Lime Creek Nature Center as we float a beautiful stretch of the Winnebago River, picking up trash along with way. This combination leisure/working float will ensure that we leave the river better than we found it! A limited number of canoes are available for use. No cost but registration required. Event time: 9:00am-Noon. http://www.co.cerro-gordo.ia.us/departments/lime-creek-nature-center/public-programs/

August 5-6, 2017
Ladies Weekend Out: Shopping Experience- Southbridge Mall, 100 S. Federal Ave (641-423-6688). Come check out a wide variety of home based businesses. Saturday, 10am-7pm & Sunday, 12pm-5pm. http://www.southbridgemall.net/



August 6, 2017
Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series - North Iowa Events Center, Hwy 122 West, 3700 4th SW (641-424-6515). Weekly racing series featuring Budweiser USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods, USRA Hobby Stocks and Rookies Rockin’ USRA Tuners. Times: Pit Gate opens at 4:00pm, Spectator Gates 5:00pm, Hot Laps: 6:00pm, racing to follow. Tickets: General Admission $12; Juniors (13-16), Seniors (65+), Military and First Responders with proper i.d. $10; Kids 12 & Under FREE; Pit Pass $25. http://masoncitymotorspeedway.com/schedule/

August 6, 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: 8:00-4:30pm. www.northiowaeventscenter.org

August 6, 2017
Kids Day -  Kinney Pioneer Museum, Hwy 122 West, Mason City Municipal Airport (641.423.1258). Special day dedicated to pioneer type children activities including indoor and outdoor games, hands-on activities, face painting, music, magic show & more! Cook your own hotdog and/or marshmallow over an open fire. 1-5pm. Admission: $3 Adults, $1 Children under 12. www.visitmasoncityiowa.com/kinney-pioneer-museum

What’s Happening in Mason City & North Iowa Sept. 6 – Sept 13

September 7-9, 2018 Mason City Civil War Reenactment – East Park, located at the corner of East State Street and South Virginia Ave. ...