Thursday, December 7, 2017

What’s Happening in Mason City & North Iowa? December 7-14, 2017



December 7-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/

December 8, 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 8, 2017
Holiday 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/

December 9, 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 8-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 9, 2017
Tuba Christmas - Southbridge Mall, 100 S. Federal Avenue (641-423-6688). The 31st Annual Tube Christmas concert will perform favorite Christmas carols with over 100 tubas, baritone, saxophone and euphonium musicians from across the state. Performances will begin at 1pm.

December 9, 2017
FREE Pictures with Santa - Willlowbrook Mall, 1631 4th St SW.  11am-1pm bring your camera and get a FREE photo with Santa!

December 9, 2017
Holiday Open House - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). The MacNider Art Museum will be filled with children's activities from 1pm-4pm. Young artists will be able to participate in a variety of make-and- take activities throughout the Museum. Children will have the opportunity to meet with Santa Claus, during this seasonal celebration that provides entertainment for both adults and children. https://macniderart.org/

December 9, 2017
Roller Skating - Roller City, 600 2nd 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

December 9, 2017
Holiday Spectacular – Fat Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave (641-423-0737). Join Fat Hill Brewing for a FULL day of festive activities – Santa hats, a sleigh’s worth of winter beer, and a 12-foot Christmas tree…so we’re ready to party! Schedule as follows: Noon – doors open and a special one-time-only holiday flavors infused beer is on tap! 1pm-4pm- Local Hand-Made Gifts Fair; 5pm-onwards: Come-And-Go Ugly Sweater Contest. Wear your ugliest, craziest, most awesome holiday gear – sign up at the bar to enter. 6:30pm-7:30pm – Holiday music from Over the Hill Brass Band from Clear Lake. Hear all of your favorites! https://www.facebook.com/events/2023730104572135/

December 10, 2017
Santa Sunday at Music Man Square - The Music Man Square, 308 S. Pennsylvania Ave. (641.424.2852). Join us each Sunday in December to take a picture with Santa. Adults $10, Students 18 and younger $5, age 6 and under free; Holiday Family Pass $20 (pass is good any Sunday in November 18-December 30) http://www.themusicmansquare.org/

December 10, 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. Tickets: Adults $13 – youth 18 and under $10. Please call 641-424-9802 to order yours today. http://www.stebensct.com/

Christmastime Is Here!

(Some content courtesy DSM Register)

DEC. 8-10
Ballet Des Moines Presents ‘The Nutcracker’
It wouldn’t be the holidays without a performance of “The Nutcracker,” the most famous Tchaikovsky ballet known around the world. See it performed by Ballet Des Moines in its 16th production at Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave.
Tickets are $28-$73 at hoytsherman. org. 7 p.m.
DEC. 9
Time for Three: Holiday Concert
The Civic Music Association presents the groundbreaking trio Time for Three (Tf3) for a special holiday performance. Tf3 defies traditional classification, instead blending elements of classical, country western, gypsy and jazz to form its own unique sound. 7:30 p.m., with preconcert beginning at 6:30.
Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University, 2507 University Ave.
Tickets are $10-$55 at civicmusic. org.
DEC. 11
Jewel’s Handmade Holiday Tour
In this special concert event, Grammy-nominated songwriter and New York Times bestselling author and poet Jewel welcomes her family to help her share some of their family traditions on the Homestead in Alaska and perform traditional and original holiday songs, as well as Jewel classics. During the preshow, guests can make handmade, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. 7:30 p.m. Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave. Tickets start at $49 at hoytsherman.org.

DEC. 14
Sara Evans - At Christmas Tour
Hear multi-platinum entertainer Sara Evans perform live at Hoyt Sherman Place for a special Christmas concert event. The country star has five number-one singles under her belt, including “Born to Fly” and “A Little Bit Stronger.” Smithfield will also perform. 8 p.m. 1501 Woodland Ave.

Christmas At The MacNider


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