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November 17, 2017
Winter North Iowa Farmers Market - Located at Willowbrook Mall, 1631 4th St SW from 10am -2pm. Shop - fresh eggs, jellies, breads, woven items..etc. www.northiowafarmersmarket.com

November 17, 2017
Holiday Premier of It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas - The Music Man Square, 308 S. Pennsylvania Ave. (641-424-2852). Share in the holiday spirit as friends and neighbors gather at The Music Man Square from 6-9pm to experience the nostalgia and warm memories of Christmases past. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the season as you stroll the 1912 Streetscape adorned with vintage animated window displays, decor and holiday music. The culinary staff from Hy-Vee East will provide samples from an abundance of savory appetizers, artisan pastries, flavorful cheeses and fancy desserts, paired with tastings of your favorite wine choices – Also featured, a special presentation of “The Nutcracker” and a live and silent auction. Tickets $50 per person or $350 for a table of 8 sponsorship. Tickets available at Hy-Vee East and the Music Man Square. http://www.themusicmansquare.org/

November 17, 2017
Top of the Pot: Iowa Volume 1 – Mason City Brewing, 28 E. State Street (641-423-1080). FREE comedy show – 9 comics/performers battle to win! This show is produced by Day Peace (Comedian of Day Day) and will include 9 performers – audience applause picks the top three winners. Free admission; must be 21+. Show time: 8:00pm-10:00pm. http://www.masoncitybrewing.com/

November 17-November 23, 2017
Exhibit: Best in Show Winner: Claud 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 exhibitions 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 18, 2017
Arty Party: Cocktails & Canvas - Clear Lake Art Center, 17 S. 4th St., Clear Lake Iowa (641-357-1998). Grab a friend and treat yourself to an evening of fun, friends, and artistic expression. Event time: 6:30pm. Fee: $32 (members) and $35 (non-members) www.clartscenter.com

November 18, 2017
Space Monkeys Mafia – Lorados, 18 S. Federal Ave. Space Monkeys Mafia makes their debut in Mason City! The band will play 3 special sets for an all-encompassing dosage of high energy rock music. Event time: 10pm-2am, Must be 21+

November 18, 2017
Christmas Photo Transfer Workshop - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). A great gift idea! Bring your favorite photo and learn a cool method of transferring a photo copy onto wood or another item. (Note original photos will to be used for the transfer process, copies will be made during class.) Event time: 9:00am - Noon. Fee: $22, members $20. https://macniderart.org/

November 18, 2017
Live Music: Levi Smith - Fat Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave (641-423-0737). A native of Mason City with 17 years playing experience. Levi sings about life and love. You'll love his alternative folk rock-styled sound during this cozy afternoon show. Event time: 2pm-5pm. Free admission. Fat Hill Brewing is a 21+ venue. http://www.fathillbrewing.com/


November 18-December 30, 2017
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas - The Music Man Square, 308 S. Pennsylvania Ave. (641.424.2852). A beautiful holiday display featuring music by composer and Mason City native Meredith Willson, including his holiday classic "It's Beginning to look A LOT like Christmas". Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 1pm-5pm. Closed Monday & Holidays. Admission: $10 adults, $5 students. Children 6 & under free. http://www.themusicmansquare.org/

November 19, 2017
FREE Senior Thanksgiving Dinner – The Columbia Club, 551 S. Taft Ave (641-424-2368). Once again, CENT Credit Union, along with sponsors will be hosting seniors 55+ for a FREE Thanksgiving Dinner from 11:00am-2:00pm. We’re humbled by the support this event has received in the past! For more information: http://centcu.org/senior-thanksgiving-dinner/

November 19, 2017
KCMR Annual Christmas Concert - “An Old-Fashioned Christmas” – NIACC Auditorium, 500 College Drive (641-424-9300). KCMR’s 29th annual Christmas concert – “An Old Fashioned Christmas”. Toni Timmer and the Iowa Andrews Sisters, plus the 40-member New Horizons Band headline an all-star cast. Other entertainment is The River City Chorus, Nordkor Children, Samantha Pang, the North Iowa Choral Society, Allison Stevick, Dave Skattebo, Elyssa Wilson, Cindi Snow, Matthew Muters, Elizabeth Allison, and Paul Gagnon. Santa will also make a guest appearance. Prelude piano music is by Gary Gjerstad. Concert will be at 2:00pm. Early bird discount tickets are $15. www.kcmrfm.com

November 20 – 21, 2017
Huge $6 Sale – Mercy Medical Center (South Lobby), 1000 4th St. SW (641-428-5642). Mercy Ambassadors will be hosting a Huge $6 sale! Hours: Monday 8am-6pm/Tuesday 8am-3pm.

November 21, 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 21, 2017
Thanksgiving Floral Class – Otto’s Oasis Floral Mason City, 30 E. State Street (641-424-7070). Blow your friends and family away with a one-of-a-kind floral centerpiece on your table for Christmas. The designers of Otto Oasis will guide you through the process of creating a fabulous piece to take home. Event time: 5:30pm-6:30pm. Cost $35 includes all materials. Stop in the store, or register online – www.ottosoasis.com

November 22, 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 22, 2017
Gobble Til You Wobble – Surf District Rock ‘n Roll Grill, 619 Buddy Holly Place, Clear Lake (641-357-1222). The night before Thanksgiving Pre-Party! DJ starts at 9:00pm; $2 domestic bottles $2 shots of fireball all night – PLUS, a chance to win Hinder tickets for the Surf that Friday! http://www.surfdistrictgrill.com/

November 22, 2017
FREE Comedy Show: Before & After Thanksgiving – The Place 2B, 116 N. Federal Ave (641-424-8007).
Come out to what’s sure to be an unforgettable night right before Thanksgiving – Dillion Meek & Day Day Peace take the stage at 9:00pm & 11:00pm. FREE and open to the public, must be 21+. https://www.facebook.com/events/1457557104359906/

November 23-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 original, 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/
Showing at Cinema West Theaters (641) 421-1617 / www.cectheatres.com / Movies starting Friday, November 16 - Thursday, November 23, 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 R Fri-Sun: 11:50am, 2:05pm, 4:25pm, 7:10pm, 9:50pm Mon-Wed: 4:25, 7:10, 9:50pm
COCO PG Tues: 7:00pm Wed-Thurs: 12:40pm, 3:50pm, 6:50pm, 9:30pm
COCO in LDX PG Wed–Thurs.: 12:20pm, 3:40pm
Daddys Home 2 PG-13 Fri-Sun: 11:40pm, 2:00pm, 4:20pm, 7:15pm, 9:50pm Mon-Wed: 4:20pm, 7:15, 9:50pm
Justice League PG-13 Fri-Sun: 12:30pm, 4:00pm, 7:00pm Mon-Tues: 4:00pm, 7:00pm Wed-Thurs: 12:30pm, 4:00pm, 7:00pm
Justice League 3D PG-13 Fri-Thurs: 9:45pm
Justice League LDX PG-13 Fri-Sun: 12:00pm, 3:45pm, 6:40pm, 6:50pm, 9:30pm, 9:40pm Mon-Tues: 3:45pm 6:40pm, 6:50pm, 9:30pm, 9:40pm Wed-Thurs: 12:00pm, 3:45pm, 6:40pm, 6:50pm, 9:30pm. 9:40pm
Murder On The Orient Express PG-13 Fri-Sun: 1:00pm, 4:05pm, 7:00pm, 9:45pm Mon-Tues: 4:05pm, 7:00pm 9:45pm Wed-Thurs: 1:00pm, 4:05pm, 7:00pm, 9:45pm
The Star PG Fri-Sun: 12:10pm, 12:40pm, 2:10pm, 4:10pm, 4:30pm, 7:20pm, 9:30pm Mon- Tues: 4:10pm, 4:30pm, 7:20pm, 9:30pm Wed-Thurs: 12:10pm, 2:10pm, 4:10pm, 7:20pm, 9:30pm
Thor Ragnarok PG13 Fri-Sun: 12:50pm, 3:55pm, 6:40pm, 6:50pm, 9:35pm, 9:45pm Mon: 3:55pm, 6:40pm, 6:50pm, 9:35pm, 9:45pm Tues: 3:55pm, 6:40pm, 9:35pm Wed-Thurs: 12:50pm, 3:55pm, 6:40pm, 9:35pm
Wonder PG13 Fri-Sun: 1:10pm, 4:15pm, 7:05pm, 9:35pm Mon-Tues: 4:15pm, 7:05pm, 9:35pm Wed-Thurs: 1:10pm, 4:15pm, 7:05pm 9:35pm
Wonder in LDX PG Fri-Sun: 12:20pm, 3:50pm Mon-Tues: 3:50pm

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. & 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
· Kinney Pioneer Museum-Hwy 122 West (Municipal Airport)-(641-423-1258)-Open May-September; Tuesday-Sunday 1-5pm. Other times by appointment. Admission $3 adults, $1 children under 12. · 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