Quodlibet
– NIACC Auditorium, 500 College Drive (641-422-4188)
Annual variety show presented by the North Iowa Area Community College Choir
and NIACC Singers; showcasing quality choirs, couples, quartets, and quintets
crafting compositions that are quick, colorful, cunning, crafty and sometimes
even a little quirky. Thursday and
Friday night 7:30pm; Sunday 2pm. Admission: $8 adults, $6 students. Tickets
available at both Mason City Hy-Vee locations, at the door or by calling the
NIACC Box Office at 641.422.4188 / 888.466.4222, ext. 4188. www.niacc.edu
April 19-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/
April 20, 2018
Blackberry Smoke – Surf Ballroom, 460 N. Shore Dr. Clear Lake (641-357-6151).
Blackberry Smoke has never been a band that stands still. Whether pursing the
dream by logging hundreds of thousands of miles on American’s highways and
abroad or relentlessly exploring the many facets of its most unique art from
the Atlanta quintet is always on the move. This American rock band has come as
the accomplished group of musician tackles a diverse set of new ideas, sounds
and territories, long after most bands with half the success might have settles
into a well-worn groove. Doors open at
8:00pm. Tickets $30.00 advanced/ $35.00 door. https://www.surfballroom.com/boxoffice/index.htm?enum=27c3790afb294047faf9b04698c98edc
April 21, 2018
Earth Days Fest, 5K/10K
& Trash Bag – City Park, Clear Lake. Get ready for some family fun and making a
difference in Clear Lake. It’s easy for all ages to help with the Community
Cleanup for part of the morning. And then enjoy the Fun Run, seeing wild
critters close up, crafts, food, family games and more. Free paper shredding
and electronics recycling is available too. Other events are held throughout
the community in conjunction with Clear Lake Earth Days and National Earth Day.
Check website for details. http://www.earthdayclearlake.org
April 21, 2018
Live Music: The Hats - Fat Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave (641-423-0737).
Join us for an evening of local tunes with some Mason City favorites,
singer-songwriter Paul Weitzel and The Hats! The Hats play folk, Americana,
jam, country, and blues favorites as well as some of their own music too. Free
Event; must be 21+. Event time: 7pm-10pm.
http://www.fathillbrewing.com/listofevents/2017/6/3/the-hats
April 23, 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/
Lunch ‘n’ Learn – Charles H. MacNider Art
Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Bring a sack lunch and learn
about ‘Art on the Stones’, the history of gravestone decoration’ over the lunch
hour, noon-1pm. https://macniderart.org/
April 24, 2018
100 Years in Iowa
Architecture – Mason City Public Library, 225 2nd St. SE, (641-423-1923).
Molly Naumann, an architectural historian, will present a presentation on Iowa
architecture (1840s-1950). This multimedia presentation celebrates the
diversity of Iowa architecture. Architectural treasures from around the state
will be featured. Attendees will become more familiar with various styles of
buildings represented in their own communities. Event time: 6pm-7pm. Free and
open to the public. No Cost; donations appreciated. http://www.stockmanhouse.org/
April 24, 2018
Pallet Flag Workshop – Landfill of North Iowa
Parking Lot, 15942 Killdeer Ave, Clear Lake (641-357-5452). Join the Mason City
Earth Day Committee and the Landfill of North Iowa to create flags out of
pallets. This fun and free workshop is a great way to meet new people, get
creative and recycle something old into something new! Paint and pallets provided,
but please bring your own paintbrush. Free will donations benefit the Mason
City Earth Day Committee. Call 641-357-5452 ext. 12 to registrar. Rain date:
April 26 from 6pm-8pm.
April 26, 2018
Live Music: Joshua
Sinclair - Fat
Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave (641-423-0737). Des Moines singer-songwriter
Joshua Sinclair, one described as “Ryan Adams meets Ed Sharon”, will join Fat
Hill Brewing for no-admission charge acoustic show. With songs ranging in
styles from pop to alternative to crossover country, Sinclair is a seasoned
musician, having toured for years and done work on no less than 14 albums. Free
Event; must be 21+. Event time: 7pm-9pm.
http://www.fathillbrewing.com/listofevents/2018/4/26/joshua-sinclair
April 26-May 26, 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, April 20 – Thursday, April 26, 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
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Rating
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Times
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Avengers
Infinity Wars 3D
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PG-13
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Thurs:
7:15pm
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Avengers
Infinity Wars in LDX
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PG-13
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Thurs:
7pm, 7:30, 10:10
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Blockers
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R
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Fri-Sun:
12:50pm, 3:50, 7:15, 9:40
Mon-Wed:
3:50pm, 7:15, 9:40
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Blumhouses
Truth or Dare
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PG-13
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Fri-Sun:
11:40am, 2:00pm, 4:15, 6:50, 9:45
Mon-Wed:
4:15pm, 6:50, 9:45
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Chappaquiddick
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PG-13
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Fri-Sun:
12:20pm, 4:00, 6:55, 9:30
Mon-Wed:
4:00pm, 6:55, 9:30
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I
Feel Pretty
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PG-13
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Fri-Wed:
7:05pm, 9:45
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I
Feel Pretty in LDX
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PG-13
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Fri-Sun:
11:30am, 1:50pm, 4:10, 6:40, 9:30
Mon-Wed:
4:10pm, 6:40, 9:30
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Isle
of Dogs
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PG-13
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Fri-Sun:
12:50pm, 4:00, 6:55
Mon-Wed:
4:00pm, 6:55
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Miracle
Season
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PG
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Fri-Sun:
11:50am, 2:05pm, 4:20, 7:00, 9:35
Mon-Wed:
4:20pm, 7:00, 9:35
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Quiet
Place
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PG-13
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Fri-Sun:
12:10pm, 2:20, 4:30, 7:20, 9:40
Mon-Wed:
4:30pm, 7:20, 9:40
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Rampage
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PG-13
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Fri-Sun:
12:40pm, 3:40, 6:45, 9:45
Mon-Wed:
3:40pm, 6:45, 9:45
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Sgt
Stubby An American Hero
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PG
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Fri-Sun:
12:30pm, 2:30, 4:30
Mon-Wed:
4:30pm
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Super
Troopers 2
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R
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Fri-Wed:
9:50pm
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Super
Troopers 2 in LDX
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R
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Fri-Sun:
12:00pm, 2:10, 4:25, 7:10, 9:35
Mon-Wed:
4:25pm, 7:10, 9:35
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Mason
City Attractions:
* Charles H. MacNider Art Museum- 303 2nd
St. SE - (641) 421-3666 - Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat., 9am-5pm; Thurs. 9am-9pm.
Admission Free. www.macniderart.org
* Frank Lloyd Wright Stockman House &
Architectural Interpretive Center - 530 1st St. NE - (641) 423-1923
www.mcarchitecture.org
/ www.stockmanhouse.org. Stockman House Tours: MAY: Tours on
Sat. 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3
p.m. JUNE, JULY & AUGUST: Tours on
Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m., 2 p.m., & 3 p.m. SEPTEMBER
& OCTOBER: Tours on Sat. 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m.;
Sun. 1 p.m., 2 p.m., & 3 p.m. NOVEMBER-APRIL: Tours by appointment only.
Admission:$10 adults, $5 Youth 12-17, $2
Children 6-11. $8 per adult for groups of 10 or more.
Architectural Interpretive Center & Gift
Shop Hours:
Same Hours as the Stockman House PLUS every Saturday throughout the year from
10am-2pm. Admission: A donation is requested when visiting the Architectural
Interpretive Center.
* Historic Park Inn Hotel (Frank Lloyd Wright
Designed Hotel / Bank) Tours – 15 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
*Kinney Pioneer Museum – Municipal
Airport Hwy. 122 W- (641) 423-1258 – May-September, Tues-Sun. 1pm-5pm.
Admission: $3 adults, $1.00 children under 12.
* 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
* Mason
City Motor Speedway –
North Iowa Events Center, 3700 4th St. SW. May-September, Sunday
nights 6pm. Admission $10 adults. 12 & under free. http://masoncitymotorspeedway.com/
* 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.
* River
City Sculptures on Parade – An outdoor exhibit of sculptures looping throughout
the Downtown District. Maps are available at the Mason City Visitor Information
Center.
* The Music Man Square and Meredith Willson Boyhood Home- 308 and 314 S. Pennsylvania Ave. - (641) 424-2852 – Hours: April-December, Tuesday-Sunday 1pm-5pm; January-March, Tuesday-Saturday 1pm-5pm. Closed Monday & holidays. Admission; $10- Adults; $5- students. Admission includes both The Music Man Square and The Meredith Willson Boyhood Home. www.themusicmansquare.org
