Friday, November 3, 2017

Get Out That Dayplanner





Through 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 

November 3, 2017
No School Fun Day- Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Come join us for a day of messy, creative fun! Snack provided!  Fee: $25.00, members $23.00. Event time: 9:00am-Noon. http://macniderart.org

November 3-November 9, 2017
Exhibit: Best in Show Winner: Claude Bilsborough - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum(Center Space Gallery), 303 2nd 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/

November 3-January 3, 2017
Exhibit: Iowa Crafts: 43 - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum(Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery), 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). The purpose of Iowa Crafts: 43 is to provide the public with further enriching arts experiences and to promote interest in and recognition of the accomplishments of Iowa artists. The competition for Iowa Crafts: 43 is open to all residents of Iowa above high school age. Entries include: clay, fiber, metal/wood, jewelry, and other craft media. All works are to be orginal, entirely by the entering artist, and completed since September 2015. Exhibit will be on display until January 3, 2017. Exhibit open during normal museum hours.  https://macniderart.org/

November 4, 2017
Mini Canvas Autumn Art - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Celebrate fall by learning step-by-step how to paint a series of four works to create your own masterpiece! No previous experience needed, beginners welcome.  Event time: 9am-Noon. Class fee: $30, members $28. http://macniderart.org
 
 
November 4, 2017
Dang Felton – Fat Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave (641-423-0737). Join us for a cozy afternoon in the taproom. Dang Felton has folk-rooted tunes and some slick finger picking originals. Similar sounds to Nick Drake and Bob Dylan. Felton’s lyrical storytelling is full of depth. No cover charge; event time: 2pm-5pm.  http://www.fathillbrewing.com/

November 4, 2017
NIACC Trojan Basketball – NIACC Gym, 500 College Drive (641-422-4416) Women play Bay College at 3:00pm;  Men play at 5:00pm www.niacctrojans.com

November 4, 2017
River City Championship Kickboxing - North Iowa Events Center - Olson Building, 3700 4th SW (641-423-3811). River City Championship Kickboxing. Doors open at 6pm, show time 7pm. For ticket information, contact Mike Estus at 641-210-5081. www.northiowaeventcenter.org

November 7, 2017
Minion Fun (ages 5+) - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Create projects starring these silly little Minion creatures! If you like Minions you will love this class! Fee: $22.00, members $20.00. Event time: 5:30pm-7:30pm. http://macniderart.org

November 7, 2017
Roller Skating - Roller City, 600 2nd 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

November 7, 2017
Learning to Throw - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Learn how to center on the potter's wheel and make a variety of pottery forms. All skill levels welcome. Clay and tools are an additional charge.  Class Sessions: Tuesdays, October 17- December 5 from 9:30am - Noon/ Tuesdays, October 17 - December 12 (no class October 31) from 5:30pm-8:00pm; Instructor: Randy Reid. Class fee $75, member $65. https://macniderart.org/
  
November 8, 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 8, 2017
The Common Read Spare Parts- North Iowa Area Community College Auditorium, 500 College Drive (641-422-4188). Joshua Davis is a writer, film producer, and co-founder of Epic Magazine and Epic Digital. He is the author of the 2017 NIACC Common Read book, Spare Parts which was adapted into a film by Lionsgate starring George Lopez, Marisa Tomei and Jamie Lee Curtis. Show begins at 7:00pm. All tickets $20; FREE for NIACC college credit students. Call for tickets 641-422-4188 or purchase online at  www.niacc.edu/boxoffice

November 8, 2017
Handbuilding with Clay (Session 2) - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 302 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). An introductory class for kids who are curious about the versatility of clay and want to try out its limitless possibilities. Session: Wednesdays, November 1 - December 13 (no class November 22), 4:00pm-5:30pm.  Fee: $55, members $50 https://macniderart.org/

Thursday, November 2, 2017

My Column, November: Bruce Wasenius


My column for Nowonder.
A little bit about getting older but first a few thoughts about the Mad Hatter. Last month started with my comments about the man who brought me here from Mpls. going on 40 years ago. Since then my friend and 80's co worker Bill and I went to Burlington for a celebration of the man. Two of my friends who had been with us when we signed on the radio station KZEV February 1st 1978 were there and we swapped stories from the old days. Most of the people there were from that city and it really gave me a different look at how people saw him. There were those who knew him as this really wonderful friend and neighbor and how they were going to miss seeing him out mowing the lawn and around town. Co workers from his radio station he still had a couple of accounts that he kept up. The point is that I kind of blacked out that whole part of his life and gained my exposure to the part I hadn't seen.
Made me appreciate him even more.
I have about reached the age where the only advertising you see with us is for hard of hearing grouchy old people. There are a few benes about certain things such as senior discounts and parking. Some people actually enjoy hearing about your experiences and are happy to have you pass them along.
What's funny now is the group of middle age (45 plus) friends I have who bemoan the fact that only 20 somethings are all you see in advertising...
We are closing in on MMXVIII and another 12 months of who knows what.
Disclaimer: I am in no way complaining about getting older, I know too many who were denied the experience and I miss them all.
Why do I call this month Nowonder? This time of year it's a common answer to comments about almost anything, you just say No Wonder!
Back in 30 days have a good one. Look for something to be thankful for no matter how big or small.

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