Mason City/Clear Lake Week

November 1, 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/

 November 1 - 3, 2017

Hospital Gift Show Holiday Open House - Mercy Hospital/ Main Campus, (gift shop & main lobby), 1000 4th St. SW (641-428-5642).  Shop an array of Christmas gifts and home décor. Open 9am-5pm all three days. For more information contact Nancy wasicekn@mercyhealth.com

November 2, 2017

Bill Burr - Surf Ballroom, 460 N Shore Dr. Clear Lake (641-357-6151). Bill Burr is an American stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and podcaster. He is best known for playing Patrick Kuby in the crime drama series Breaking Bad and creating and starring in the Netflix animated Sitcom F is for Family. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets $35 in advance/$40 at the door. www.surfballroom.com/boxoffice

November 2-November 5, 2017

A Streetcar Named Desire - Mason City Community Theatre, 215 S Delaware (641-424-6424). This renowned drama follows troubled former schoolteacher Blanche DuBois as she leaves small-town Mississippi and moves in with her sister, Stella, and her husband, Stanley, who already have a volatile relationship, leading to even greater conflict in the household. Box office open 1-5pm weekdays. Tickets: adults $15.00/Students $10.00. Show times Thursday-Saturday 7pm; Sunday 2pm. www.mccommunitytheatre.com 

Showing at Cinema West Theaters

(641) 421-1617 / www.cectheatres.com  / Movies starting Friday, October 27 - Thursday, November 2, 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
Bad Moms Christmas in LDX	R	Wed & Thurs: 4:25, 6:40, 9:30pm
Bad Moms Christmas	R	Wed & Thurs: 7:10, 9:50pm
Jigsaw in LDX	R	Fri-Sun:12:10, 2:15, 4:30, 6:50, 9:35pm Mon-Wed: 4:30, 6:50, 9:35pm  Thurs: 4:30pm
Jigsaw	R	Fri-Sun: 7:15, 9:450pm Mon-Thurs: 7:15, 9:45pm
Thank You For Your Service in LDX	R	Fri-Sun: 11:40am, 2:00, 4:20, 6:40, 9:30pm Mon & Tues:4:20, 6:40, 9:30pm
Thank you For Your Service	R	Fri-Tues: 7:05, 9:45pm Wed & Thurs: 4:20, 7:05, 9:45pm
Thor Ragnorak in LDX	PG13	Thurs: 7:00, 9:45pm
Thor Ragnorak in 3D	PG13	Thurs: 7:30pm
Geo Storm	PG13	Fri-Sun: 12:30, 4:00, 6:55, 9:40pm Mon-Thurs: 4:00, 6:55, 9:40pm
Mountain Between Us	PG13	Fri-Sun: 12:50, 4:05pm Mon-Thurs: 4:05pm
Only The Brave	PG13	Fri-Sun: 12:40, 3:55, 6:45, 9:30pm Mon-Thurs: 3:55, 6:45, 9:30pm
Blade Runner 2049	R	Fri-Sun:12:00, 3:40, 7:15pm Mon & Tues: 3:40, 7:15pm
Happy Death Day	PG13	Fri-Sun: 12:00,  2:10, 4:15, 7:20, 9:40 pm Mon-Thurs:  4:15, 7:20, 9:40pm
Same Kind Of Different As Me	PG13	Fri-Sun:12:20,3:50, 7:00, 9:40pm Mon-Wed: 3:50, 7:00, 9:40pm   Thurs: 3:50
My Little Pony	PG	Fri-Sun: 11:40am, 2:00, 4:10pm Mon-Thurs: 4:10pm
Foreigner	R	Fri-Sun: 12:30, 4:00, 6:55, 9:40pm Mon-Thurs: 4:00, 6:55, 9:40pm

                   

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 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. & Sun. 11:30am & 1:00pm; Sat. 11:30am 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

Snowy Halloween Weekend Planning Guide

October 26-October 29, 2017

A Streetcar Named Desire - Mason City Community Theatre, 215 S Delaware (641-424-6424). This renowned drama follows troubled former schoolteacher Blanche DuBois as she leaves small-town Mississippi and moves in with her sister, Stella, and her husband, Stanley, who already have a volatile relationship, leading to even greater conflict in the household. Box office open 1-5pm weekdays. Tickets: adults $15.00/Students $10.00.Show times Thursday-Saturday 7pm; Sunday 2pm. www.mccommunitytheatre.com 

October 27, 2017

North Iowa Farmers Market - Located the corner of 1^st 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 6:00pm. www.northiowafarmersmarket.com/

October 27, 2017

North Iowa Bulls Hockey vs. New Ulm Steel-  North Iowa Ice Arena located at the North Iowa Events Center, 3700 4th St SW (641-423-4625). Start time: 7:30pm. Admission: $12 adults; children under 18 $6; seniors 65+ $10. http://www.northiowabulls.com/

October 27, 2017

Fantastic Fridays Roller Skating - Roller City, 600 2^nd NW (641-423-2000). Kick off the weekend with roller skating from 7pm-10pm. Admission $8 per skater. Check Roller City's Facebook page for weekly themes and events! www.myrollercity.com

October 27, 2017

Jenny Kohls & Renee Potts Flanagan – Mason City Brewing, 28 E State St. (641-423-1080). Jenny and Renee are an acoustic due version of the Jenny Kohls Band. Their music can be described as Americana roots rock, influenced by songwriters like Sheryl Crow, Tom Petty and Ryan Adams. Join us for great friends, music and beer starting at 8pm.  No cover charge.

October 27-November 2, 2017

Exhibit: Best in Show Winner: Claud Bilsborough - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum(Center Space Gallery), 303 2^nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Claude Bilsborough, of Titonka, Iowa was awarded Best in Show award in 2016 during the Area Show: 45 exhibition for his oil on linen piece, In the Flyway. This award grants Bilsborough a solo exhibition in the Museum's Center Space Gallery. Join the Museum in celebrating the art of this imaginative painter. Exhibit will be on display until December 2, 2017. Exhibit open during normal museum hours.  https://macniderart.org/

October 27 & 28, 2017

D & D's Haunted Hike - D & D Ranch, 2532 South Shore Drive, Clear Lake (641-357-1695). The D and D Ranch Haunted Hike has been handing out terrorizing fun for all ages for the past 14 years. Actors bring both classic and current horror figures to life in this award-winning Halloween attraction. The hike begins in the Halloween museum featuring classic characters throughout the years. Once you finish there, a haunted, wild west town awaits the brave. Groups will be able to guide themselves through an 1800's haunted town and into the ranch's Trail of Terror which takes you through the forest. The Haunted Hike is ranked in the top 10 Best Halloween Attractions in Iowa!  Be sure not to miss out on all of the fun. If you DARE, we will SCARE! Hike time: 7pm to 11pm. Admission: $10 per person. www.thedanddranch.com

October 27, 2017

Funny Has No Color - Surf District Rock 'n Roll Grill, 619 Buddy Holly Place, Clear Lake (641-357-1222). Funny has No Color 5 is a specialty comedy showcase with co-headliner SCARY Jerry & Comedian Day Day just before Halloween. Tickets $10 in advance/$15 at the door. Event time: 8pm-11pm.

October 28, 2017

Kids Club (ages 5-12) - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2^nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Kids Club is a FREE class designed for kids ages 5-12, that offers exciting opportunities for children to discover, explore and create art. Event time: 9:00am-11:00am http://macniderart.org

October 28, 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, $8 per skater. www.myrollercity.com

October 28, 2017

Build your own Donut (for kids) - Hyvee West, 2400 4^th St. SW (641-424-2605). Join us in the Wine & Spirits room from 1pm-3pm. Each kiddo will get one donut and multiple toppings to decorate as they please.

October 28, 2017

Halloween Craft & Treat! – Mason City Recreation Department, 326 4^th St. NE, Suite #1 (641-421-3673). Join us between 1:30pm-3:00pm for some Halloween Fun! Make a craft and Halloween treat to take home. Ages 4 to 6 must be accompanied by an adult; 7 to 10 adults must stay. Fee: $5 for resident ($6 day of) $6 for non-residents ($7 day of). Pre-registration is preferred. Register by calling 641-421-3673. 

October 28, 2017

Halloween Parade - City Hall, 15 N. 6^th St., Clear Lake. The Clear Lake Parks & Rec. Department's Halloween Parade starts at 9:30am at City Hall and end in City Park. Come dressed in costume. Pictures will be taken of each age group from preschool through third grade, which will be published in the Clear Lake Mirror Reporter. All participants will receive a goodie bag after the parade.

October 28, 2017

Boogie Spooktacular Feat. Boogie & The Yoyoz - Surf Ballroom, 460 N Shore Dr., Clear Lake (641-357-6151). Celebrate Halloween in costume! Enjoy live music, cold drinks and a costume contest. Must be 21+ to attend. Doors open at 8pm. Tickets are $15.00 advanced/ $20.00 door. https://www.surfballroom.com/boxoffice/index.htm

October 28, 2017

Halloween at the Y – Mason City Family YMCA, 1840 South Monroe (641-422-5988). Games, dance party, cookie walk, coloring contest and so much more! Join us for a family friendly event to kick off Halloween. First 100 children through the door receive a YMCA spinner. Event is from 5pm-7pm. Admission: $5/child & $20 maximum/family.

October 28 & 29, 2017

Rex Taylor Auction - North Iowa Events Center - Olson Building 3700 4^th St. SW.(641-423-3811).  Rex Taylor consignment and household auction. Two day sale: Saturday 9:30am-5:30pm; Sunday 10am-5pm. http://northiowaeventscenter.org/events/events-calendar/ 

October 29, 2017

Roller Derby: River City Dames of Anarchy vs. Skunk River from Ames - North Iowa Events Center- All Seasons Building, 3700 4th St SW (641-494-4831). Admission: $12 per person. Event time: 7pm (doors open at 6pm). https://www.facebook.com/damesofanarchy?pnref=story

October 30, 2017

Lime Creek Littles – Scary Animals – Lime Creek Nature Center, 3501 Lime Creek Road (641-423-5309). Children ages 3-5, accompanied by an adult, on the eve of Halloween, will learn about some of nature’s “scariest” creatures. Perhaps they’re not so scary after all! A craft activity will follow the presentation. Time is 4-5pm, no charge but registration is required (611-423-5309) www.co.cerro-gordo.ia.us/lime-creek-nature-center/public-programs/

October 31, 2017

Roller Skating - Roller City, 600 2^nd NW (641-423-2000). Roller skating from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Admission: $5.00 per skater. Now serving pizza during open sessions! www.myrollercity.com

October 31, 2017

D & D's Haunted Hike - D & D Ranch, 2532 South Shore Drive, Clear Lake (641-357-1695). The D and D Ranch Haunted Hike has been handing out terrorizing fun for all ages for the past 14 years. Actors bring both classic and current horror figures to life in this award-winning Halloween attraction. The hike begins in the Halloween museum featuring classic characters throughout the years. Once you finish there, a haunted, wild west town awaits the brave. Groups will be able to guide themselves through an 1800's haunted town and into the ranch's Trail of Terror which takes you through the forest. The Haunted Hike is ranked in the top 10 Best Halloween Attractions in Iowa!  Be sure not to miss out on all of the fun. If you DARE, we will SCARE! Hike time: 7pm to 11pm. Admission: $10 per person. www.thedanddranch.com

October 31, 2017

Mason City Trick or Treating - Trick or treat night in Mason City will be held on Halloween evening between the hours of 5pm-7pm.

October 31, 2017

Lunch & Learn - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2^nd St. SE (641-421-3666). This program is open to the public from noon to 1pm, bring your lunch and open mind to learn not only about art, but also the inner working of the Museum and art world. Lunch and Learn also serves to keep docent volunteers informed. https://macniderart.org/