Thursday, March 29, 2018

Easter Weekend Dayplanner




March 29, 2018
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 through his crisply fashioned originals and covers a variety of classic and modern rock songs that range from The Beatles and Bob Dylan to Nirvana and Modest Mouse. You’ll love his alternative folk rock-styled sound during this super casual after-work show. Free Event; must be 21+. Event time: 6pm-9pm. http://www.fathillbrewing.com/listofevents/2017/11/18/levi-smith

March 30-May 23, 2018
Exhibit: Art of the 1940’s - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum (Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery), 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Viewers will be treated to forty artworks, from the Museum’s Permanent Collection, which were all created in the 1940s. Open during all normal operation hours of the Museum. Exhibit will be on display until May 23, 2018. https://macniderart.org/

March 31, 2018
Peter Frampton – Surf Ballroom, 460 N Shore Dr, Clear Lake (641-357-6151). Grammy winner Peter Frampton remains one of the most celebrated artists and guitarists in rock history. At 16, he was the lead singer and guitarist for British band the Herd. At 18, he co-founded one of the first super groups, seminal rock act Humble Pie. His session work includes such legendary artists as George Harrison, Harry Nilsson, David Bowie, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ringo Starr, John Entwistle and many others. His fifth solo album, the electrifying Frampton Comes Alive! is one of the top-selling live records of all time. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets $39 advanced/$44 at door. https://www.surfballroom.com/boxoffice/index.htm?enum=9ea978cd2d1e415d19ed4bdf25cd66e7
  
March 31, 2018
Live Music: Jordan Mayland – Fat Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave (641-423-0737). Expect to hear many of Jordan’s songs and his favorite covers (from bands like the Beatles, Tom Petty, and Weazer) during this rare North Iowa solo set. Event time: 5pm-8pm. No admission fee – Must be 21+. http://www.fathillbrewing.com/listofevents/2017/9/30/jordan-mayland

April 2, 2018
Pints & Politics – Mason City Brewing, 28 E. State Street (641-430-0225). Join us for tasty local brews and event tastier political discussion. Find out which candidates align with the issues you hold near and dear. Event time: 5pm-7pm.  http://www.masoncitybrewing.com/

3D Sculpting (ages 7+) – Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Explore your creativity by shaping or combining materials to make a 3D sculpture artwork. Event time: 5:30pm-7:30pm. Fee: $20, members $18. https://macniderart.org/

April 4, 2018
Lightwire Moon Mouse-  North Iowa Area Community College Auditorium, 500 College Drive (641-422-4188). Marvin the mouse wants to be popular. Constantly bullied and picked on by the "cool" rats, he is labeled as a loser and a geek. To get away from the continuous badgering, he retreats into his science book and a world of fantasy. He longs to have adventures and to be the hero. Join Marvin on the space adventure of a lifetime - a trip to the surface of the moon on his homemade rocket where he meets a strange cast of misfit creatures and learns of infinite peril and awesome beauty. Will Marvin make his dreams come true and win the glory and acceptance he craves? Show time:10am & 12:30pm; School show. www.niacc.edu/boxoffice

April 5, 2018
Shattered Glass- North Iowa Area Community College Auditorium, 500 College Drive (641-422-4188). Shattered Glass is an exciting new classical music group based out of New York City - young, innovative, and virtuosic. These young musicians have studied at prestigious music schools including Juilliard, the Manhattan School of Music, and Boston Conservatory. At the core of Shattered Glass is a commitment to the special relationship it creates between audience and ensemble. By performing without a conductor and tailoring each performance with exceptional attention to audience an venue, listeners can't help but experience a connection with every one of the musicians. Barriers typical of the classical music experience are, well, shattered! Show begins at 7:00pm. Adults $20/ Students $10. Call for tickets 641-422-4188 or order online at www.niacc.edu/boxoffice

April 5, 2018
Puppet Show: “Willy the Woolly” – Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Puppet Show, “Willy the Wooly” performs at 3 different times: 10am, 1pm & 6pm.Free admission. https://macniderart.org/

April 5-May 23, 2018
Exhibit: Art of the 1940’s - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum (Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery), 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Viewers will be treated to forty artworks, from the Museum’s Permanent Collection, which were all created in the 1940s. Open during all normal operation hours of the Museum. Exhibit will be on display until May 23, 2018. https://macniderart.org/
    
Showing at Cinema West Theaters
(641) 421-1617 / www.cectheatres.com  / Movies starting Friday, March 30 – April 5, 2018
General admission is $9.00; matinees general admission (before 6 p.m.) is $7.00;
Children (3-12) and seniors (62 and over), $6.50 all times. 3D movies additional $2.25.

Now Showing
Rating
Times
Gods Not Dead A light In Darkness
PG
Fri-Sun: 1:00pm, 4:00, 7:00, 9:30
Mon-Wed: 4:00pm, 7:00, 9:30
Gods Not Dead A Light In the Darkness In LDX
PG
Fri.-Sun: 11:35am, 1:55pm, 4:15
Mon-Wed: 4:15 pm
I Can Only Imagine
PG
Fri-Sun: 1:15pm, 3:50, 7:10, 9:35
Mon-Wed: 3:50pm, 7:10, 9:35
Midnight Sun
PG-13
Fri-Sun: 12:00pm, 2:10, 4:30, 7:15, 9:45
Mon-Wed: 4:30pm, 7:15, 9:45
Pacific Rim Uprising
PG-13
Fri.-Sun: 11:40pm, 2:00, 4:20, 7:05, 9:50
Mon-Wed: 4:20pm, 7:05, 9:50
Paul Apostle Of Christ
PG-13
Fri.-Sun: 11:45am, 2:05pm, 4:25, 6:55, 9:35
Mon-Wed: 4:25pm, 6:55, 9:35
Ready Player One
PG-13
Fri.-Sun: 12:40pm, 6:40
Mon-Wed: 6:40pm
Ready Player One 3D
PG-13
Fri-Wed: 3:45pm, 9:40
Ready Player One In LDX
PG-13
Fri-Sun:  12:20pm, 3:40, 6:35, 6:45, 9:35, 9:45
Mon-Wed: 3:40pm, 6:35, 6:45, 9:35, 9:45
Sherlock Gnomes
PG
Fri-Sun: 12:10pm, 2:20, 4:35, 7:20, 9:30
Mon-Wed: 4:35pm, 7:20, 9:30
Tomb Raider
PG-13
Fri-Sun: 12:50pm, 3:55, 7:00, 9:40
Mon-Wed: 3:55pm, 7:00, 9:40

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 Architectural Interpretive Center - 530 1st St. NE - (641) 423-1923
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
·   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

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