Saturday, December 2, 2017
The Official Cupcakes of MusicArtLife!
Across from the post office, downtown Mason City
www.grandmasugars.com
641-430-6534
Special orders and delivery available
My column for December--Bruce Wasenius
Dear Visitor. 1 December 2017
Hello there!
Well here we are with 11 months done and this last 31 days up to another year.
Sitting in the recliner with indoor/outdoor cat Porthos in my lap, the fire marshal says we have reached it's limit. I'm looking back at the year almost gone.
It's been one year in a couple of days since I went back to "work". I've always said I'm only good at a couple if things and one involves music and a microphone. So I am glad to be able to do it again. I get involved with planning the programs I want to do and promoting the show through the week.
Things here at home have been rolling along as we are coming to five years since we moved to Plymouth which has a population of less than 400. Life has a way of moving along at it's own pace and now we're down to the last year of high school and another new chapter.
It's that time of year again in this part of the country when you haven't seen a mosquito in months, bugs have gone south and even ants stay underground.
You can leave the butter out and it won't melt, no need for "chip clips" because there's no humidity.
It's even kind of nice in it's own way seeing the seasons change. The fields have all been harvested and the land is fallow. Green fades away and gray takes it's place. It will be all white again before the month is over.
That's about all for now.
I hope I have big news to start the new year.
Take care.
Love
Me.
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Brian Regan Live in Des Moines, Dec. 1
Named one of the favorite stand-up comedians of comedy legends Jerry
Seinfeld and Patton Oswald, among others, Brian Regan has established
himself as one of the funniest performers of our time. His 2015 special
“Brian Regan: Live from Radio City Music Hall” was the first time Comedy
Central has ever aired a live broadcast of a standup special. See him perform live at Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave. 8 p.m. Tickets are $49.50 at hoytsherman.org.
Central Park Dentistry, Mason City, IA
Central Park Dentistry
23 North Federal, Mason City, IA
641-423-4225
Hours: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Mon. - Thurs.
What’s Happening November 30-December 7, 2017
November 30, 2017
DUCTIGAMI (ages 8+)- Charles H. MacNider
Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). There are 101 uses for
duct tape. Learn to construct some amazing things! Fee: $25.00, members $23.00.
Event time: 5:30pm-7:30pm. http://macniderart.org
November 30-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/
November 30, 2017
Lights on 5K - The Other Place, 200
US Hwy 18, Clear Lake (641-355-1356). Turn the Lights On for Opportunity
Village's Festival of Trees. Come and run or walk in your holiday costumes and
lights. All proceeds go to purchase Christmas gifts for clients in need who
receive support from Opportunity Village. Admission: $20 early registration
(includes a t-shirt); $25 late registration (no guarantee of t-shirt) Race
starts/ends at The Other Place Restaurant in Clear Lake, Iowa. Race time:
4pm-6pm. http://www.lighton5k.org
December 1, 2017
"Best Christmas
Pageant Ever" Stebens Children Theatre, 616 N. Delaware
(641-424-9802). Barbara Robinson’s American modern classic. You won’t believe
the mayhem when the Herdmans meet the Christmas story in a head-on collision.
“One of the best Christ-mas stories ever- and certainly the funniest. Show
time: 7:00pm. Tickets: Adults $13 – youth 18 and under $10. Please call
641-424-9802 to order yours today. http://www.stebensct.com/
December
1-3, 2017
Opportunity
Village Festival of Trees - Opportunity
Village, Village Rd, Clear Lake (641-355-1231). Kick off the holiday season
with Opportunity Village Festival of Trees! Over 100 trees and wreaths
decorated by volunteers are for sale throughout the weekend. Opening night
Friday, December 1 from 5pm-8pm, includes appetizers and desserts. Saturday,
December 2 from 8am to 3pm, features Breakfast with Santa, children's craft
activities, and Secret Shop. Sunday, December 3 from 11am-2pm, includes a
Cookie Walk. All proceeds support serves for people with disabilities
throughout Opportunity Village. Cost: Friday Night $20; Saturday $7 adults, $4
kids 5 and under; Sunday $2 admission. http://www.ovfot.org
December 1, 2017
Live Music: Brad
& Kate -
Fat Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave (641-423-0737). Acoustic musicians Brad
& Kate will make their triumphant return to Fat Hill Brewing. Brad &
Kate have been entertaining crowds across the Midwest for the past three years
with their wide-ranging music, offering a variety of familiar songs ranging
from The Beatles to John Mayer and Stevie Wonder to Adele. Event time: 7pm to
10pm. http://www.fathillbrewing.com/
December 1-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/
December 1, 2017
Winter North Iowa
Farmers Market - Located at Willowbrook Mall, 1631 4th
St SW from 10am -2pm. Enjoy the good old
home grown fruits and vegetables and homemade baked goods. www.northiowafarmersmarket.com
December 1, 2017
Cannonball 457
Christmas Celebration
– Cannonball 457 (East Park), 717 3rd St. NE. The Rotary Cannonball
Steam Engine will turn on their annual Christmas Display (with over 500 lights)
at 5:00pm. There will also be a food collection from 4pm-6pm with donations
going to the Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank.
The public is welcomed.
December 1, 2017
Home Free: A Country
Christmas - North
Iowa Area Community College Auditorium, 500 College Drive (641-422-4188). Home
Free is bringing new music, new production and more country and holiday
favorites as they come to town in A Country Christmas Tour! The five-man band
has become known for their show stopping performances that mix their signature
no instrument, all-vocal music with their quick-witted humor. Home Free has
become a household name for peppering Nashville country standards with
country-dipped pop hits (and having a great time doing so). Show begins at 7:30pm. Tickets start at $30.
Call for tickets 641-422-4188 or purchase online at www.niacc.edu/boxoffice
December 2, 2017
Art Bugs (ages 2-4)- Charles H. MacNider
Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Art Bugs ages 2-4 is an
art class for the smallest of artists. Explore a variety of mediums in these
classes. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. December theme: Wonderful
Delight. Fee: $9.00 per class, members $8 per class. Event time: 10am-11am. http://macniderart.org
December 2 2017
Granger Smith - Surf Ballroom, 460 N
Shore Dr. Clear Lake (641-357-6151). Doors open at 8pm. Granger Kelly Smith, also known as Earl Dibbles Jr,
is an American country music singer and songwriter. He has released eight
studio albums, one live album, and one EP. Tickets $20 in
advance/$25 at the door. www.surfballroom.com/boxoffice
December 2, 2017
"Best Christmas
Pageant Ever" Stebens Children Theatre, 616 N. Delaware
(641-424-9802). Barbara Robinson’s American modern classic. You won’t believe
the mayhem when the Herdmans meet the Christmas story in a head-on collision.
“One of the best Christ-mas stories ever- and certainly the funniest. Show
time: 5:00pm & 7:00pm. Tickets: Adults $13 – youth 18 and under $10. Please
call 641-424-9802 to order yours today. http://www.stebensct.com/
December 2, 2017
Live Music: Stephen
Simmons-
Mason City Brewing, 28 E State Street
(641-423-1080). Enjoy live music by
Stephen Simmons. No cover charge; music starts at 8pm. https://www.facebook.com/masoncitybrewing/
December 2, 2017
FREE Pictures with
Santa - Willlowbrook
Mall, 1631 4th St SW.
11am-1pm bring your camera and get a FREE photo with Santa!
December 2, 2017
Christmas Tea - Decker House Bed
& Breakfast, 119 2nd St. SE (641-423-4700). Mark your calendars
for Christmas Tea! Celebrate the holiday season with scrumptious treats in a
decorated wonderland. Two seating's available: 1:00pm & 3:30pm Reservations
required. Cost $16.00 plus gratuity and tax.
http://www.thedeckerhousemc.com/
Fade
to Black 10: Black Christmas - The Main Event, 112 2nd
St. SE (641-201-1060). Show hosted by Day Day, headliner Kevin Craft
and Dilon Meek. Doors open at 7pm, with show starting at 8pm. Early birds get
the best seats. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. https://www.facebook.com/events/1731243023845452/
December
2, 2017
Free
Creative Kids Art Activity – Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S.
4th St., Clear Lake (641-357-1998).
On Saturday the Clear Lake Arts Center will host a
FREE Creative Kid’s Christmas Art Activity, Professor Von Air Extraordinaire
and Santa’s Workshop Festival. From 1:00pm – 3:30pm children of all ages can
participate in a Creative Kids Free Art Activity in the CL-Tel Studio. This
event is sponsored by the Clear Lake Noon Lions Club. Santa’s Workshop
Festival will be from 1pm – 4pm featuring performances by the Dickens
Characters, magicians, jugglers, sing-a-longs and maybe a puppeteer in the
Sukup Performing Arts Wing. Visitors will also have the opportunity to meet balloon
artist extraordinaire Professor Von Air in the Hanson Gallery from 1pm –
4pm. These events are Free and open to the public. http://www.clartscenter.com/cgi-bin/index.pl
December 2 & 3,
2017
Christmas By The Lake
– All
around Clear Lake, 641-357-2159. Saturday will include horse drawn carriage and
Main Street Trolley rides, craft show, crowning of prince & princess,
petting zoo, visit with Santa, matinee at the theatre, strolling Dickens
characters, lighted parade and fireworks over the frozen lake. Sunday brings
Polar Bear Dip, Kids Treasure Hunt and a free matinee at the Lake Theatre. www.clearlakeiowa.com
December 3, 2017
Polar Bear Dip - City Beach, Downtown
Clear Lake. The Polar Bear Dip draws crowds and around 500 brave swimmers who
jump into the icy water to raise funds for charity. Event time: 12:30pm-2:00pm
Registration starts at a $40 donation - to register visit: http://www.clearlakeiowa.com
December 3, 2017
Special Event:
Hammell on Trial-
Mason City Brewing, 28 E State Street
(641-423-1080). A New York based folk punk legend live music event! No cover
charge; music starts at 7pm. https://www.facebook.com/masoncitybrewing/
December 3, 2017
"Best Christmas
Pageant Ever" Stebens Children Theatre, 616 N. Delaware
(641-424-9802). Barbara Robinson’s American modern classic. You won’t believe
the mayhem when the Herdmans meet the Christmas story in a head-on collision.
“One of the best Christ-mas stories ever- and certainly the funniest. Show
time: 2:00pm & 4:00pm. Tickets: Adults $13 – youth 18 and under $10. Please
call 641-424-9802 to order yours today. http://www.stebensct.com/
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