August
9 - 10, 2018
Pyrotechnics
Guild International (PGI) Fireworks Extravaganza –
North Iowa Events Center, 3700 4th St. SW (641-423-33811). We have all seen fireworks but NOTHING
compares to the displays during the PGI Convention! This family oriented event
sets itself apart with cutting-edge entertainment featuring ground and aerial
fireworks that is maliciously choreographed with music and other special
effects. The Pyrotechnics Guild International is back bigger and better than
ever to light up the sky in the North Iowa Area; unable to be seen anywhere
except from the comfort of your seat in the Grandstand. In addition, only those
in the grandstands will be able to hear the synchronized music creating “a
dance” with the fireworks and feel the heat! General admission tickets are $18
before July 22 and $20 after – children ages 5 and under do not require tickets
for Sunday/Tuesday shows. Reserved seating $25 (sections A, B, F, & G) $30
(sections C, D & E). Everyone must have a ticket for Friday’s show. Tickets
often sell out, purchase presale tickets online https://www.showclix.com/events/17811#
If shows are not sold out, tickets will be available at the gate. Food vendors
will be on site for your convenience. Rain dates: August 6, 11 & 18. To
find out if shows are delayed, postponed or cancelled, please visit PGI
Facebook page > https://www.facebook.com/PGIInc August 9, 2018
Thursdays on Main – Downtown Clear Lake from
6-9pm. Enjoy a car show, music, food, family activities and much more. Movie in City Park at 9pm. Call Clear Lake
Chamber (641-357-2159) for more information.
www.facebook.com/ThursdaysOnMain/
August 9, 2018
Bottle
Share- Fat Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave (641-423-0737). Join Fat
Hill Brewing the second Thursday of each month from 4-8pm for Bottle Share
Night! Craft beer lovers are encouraged to bring at least 16 ounces of a new,
rare, old, oddball or just plain delicious beer they'd like to share. Whether
it’s a 2004 Cantillon Loerik you traded a kidney for, or just a great pale ale
you had at the tiny brewery near your grandma’s house last weekend, beer geeks
are encouraged to bring anything they’d like to share. If you’re a big enough beer nerd to have a favorite sampling glass, feel
free to bring it. If not, we’ve got a clean glass for you! This is a casual,
come-and-go-as-you-please event. There is no fee, but we do suggest a generous
tip for your friendly bartender who will be cleaning up after us all night.
As always, over-imbibing is not allowed. Hard
alcohol is never allowed in our taproom. The bottle share is for beer only. http://www.fathillbrewing.com/
August 9-August 12, 2018
Urinetown (Musical) - Mason City Community Theatre, 215 S Delaware
(641-424-6424). In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a
20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The
citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company
that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid
the people, a hero decides that he's had enough and plans a revolution to lead
them all to freedom. Box office open 1-5pm weekdays. Tickets: adults
$18.00/Students $12.00.Show times Thursday-Saturday 7pm; Sunday 2pm. www.mccommunitytheatre.com
August 9-15, 2018
Exhibit: Iowa Crafts Hank
Hall- Charles
H. MacNider Art Museum (Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery), 303 2nd St. SE
(641-421-3666). Hank Hall won Best in Show during the Iowa
Crafts: 42 exhibitions in 2016. The
exhibit will feature his clay and mixed media sculptures in a 2018 exhibition. Exhibit will be on display until August 25, 2018. https://macniderart.org/
August 10, 2018
Fresh on Fridays - Central Gardens, 800 2nd
Avenue North (641-357-0700). Enjoy the ever-changing beauty of Central Gardens.
Come relax, learn and share. Young and old, the garden is a place of interest
to all. Coffee & seasonal refreshments served on the patio. The Clear Lake
Arts Center will offer a drop in garden-inspired art activity (kids must be
accompanied by an adult). Times: 8:00am-11:00am Relax & Refresh / 9:00am-11:00am
Kids Bee Happy Garden. FREE admission. http://www.centralgardensnorthiowa.com
August 10, 2018
The Sundogs Reggae Rock at the
Landing – The Landing on Clear Lake, 1603 S. Shore dr.
(515-45-6105). The Sundogs return with their reggae rock sound to this sweet
sunset spent on Clear Lake. Come dancing! Event time: 7pm – 10:30pm.
August 10, 2018
Friday Summer Music Special – Mason City Public Library, 225 2nd St. SE
(641-421-3668). The Hats will perform from 11am-1pm in the Library Commons.
Free and open to the public.
August 10, 2018
North Iowa Farmers Market – Located at the
corner of 1st NE and Delaware, just south of the First
Congregational Church. The market will run Tuesdays and Fridays from
4pm-6:30pm, spring thru fall. Offering, the very best of local produce, baked
goods, meats, artisan products, gluten-free, goods, flowers, honey and much
more. www.northiowafarmersmarket.com/
August 11, 2018
Farmers Market - Surf Ballroom Parking
Lot, 460 North Shore Drive, Clear Lake, IA (641-231-6588). The mission of the
Clear Lake Farmers Market is to offer healthy, fresh produce and handcrafted
products to consumers while building community connections and supporting the
local economy. Event time: 9am-12pm. https://www.facebook.com/clearlakefarmersmarket
August 11, 2018
Moonlight Movies: Black Panther – East
Park Band Shell, East Park Mason City. Enjoy a free movie in the park the
featured movie is “Black Panther” will be shown at dusk – 8:45pm is a typical
start time.
August 11, 2018
Architectural Walking Tour - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2nd St.
SE (641-421-3666). Explore Mason City's treasured Prairie School Architectural
heritage. See the largest grouping of homes on a unified site, ending at a home
designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1908, his first in Iowa. Scheduled tours are
seasonal and weather permitting. Please call ahead to reserve your spot or if
you are wondering about weather. Tours start at 9am and last around 45
minutes. Please call 641-421-3666 or
email dstraw@masoncity.net to
register. The cost is $5 per person. https://macniderart.org/
August 12, 2018
Picnics and Performances - Central
Gardens of North Iowa, 800 2nd Ave N. (641-357-0700). Join us from 5
to 6 p.m. to enjoy the beauty of the Gardens in a family-friendly environment.
Admission is free and attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs,
picnics and beverages. Enjoy magicians, musicians and much more. http://www.centralgardensnorthiowa.com
August 12, 2018
BIG BAND SERIES: Gaylin Sudik Orchestra -
Surf Ballroom, 460 N Shore Dr. Clear Lake (641-357-6151). Doors open at 5:30pm.
Tickets: $10.00 To order tickets
visit: https://www.surfballroom.com/boxoffice/index.htm
Showing at Cinema West Theaters
(641)
421-1617 / www.cectheatres.com /
Movies starting Friday, August 10 – Thursday, August 16, 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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Christopher
Robin
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PG
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Fri –
Tues: 12:20pm, 3:30
Wed:
11:40am, 2:00, 4:20, 6:40, 9:00
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Christopher
Robin In LDX
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PG
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Fri –
Tues: 11:40am, 2:00pm, 4:20, 6:40, 9:00
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Crazy
Rich Asians in LDX
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PG-13
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Wed:
12:20pm, 3:30, 6:55, 9:45
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Darkest
Minds
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PG-13
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Fri-
Wed: 12:50pm, 4:00, 7:10, 9:40
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Dog
Days
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PG-13
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Fri –
Wed: 12:40pm, 4:10, 6:50, 9:45
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Equalizer
2
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R
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Fri –
Tues: 6:55pm, 9:45
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Mamma
Mia Here We Go Again
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PG-13
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Fri –
Wed: 1:00pm, 3:50, 7:00, 9:45
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Mission
Impossible Fallout
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PG-13
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Fri –
Wed: 12:10pm, 3:20pm, 6:30, 9:30
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Slender
Man
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PG-13
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Fri –
Wed: 11:50am, 2:10, 4:30, 7:15, 9:45
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Spy
Who Dumped Me
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R
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Fri –
Wed: 12:00pm, 3:40, 6:35, 9:35
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The
Meg
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PG-13
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Fri –
Wed: 12:50pm, 7:00
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The
Meg 3D
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PG-13
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Fri-
Wed: 4:00pm, 9:40
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The
Meg in LDX
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PG-13
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Fri –
Wed: 12:30pm, 3:30, 6:45, 9:35
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Mason
City Attractions:
* Cannonball 457 - East Park
(641) 423-5328 – Sat. – Sun. 1pm – 5pm. Admission Free www.friendsofthe457.org
* 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 thru OCTOBER SCHEDULE: Regularly Scheduled Tour Times: MONDAY &
TUESDAY at 10am, 11am, WEDNESDAY thru SATURDAY at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm,
3pm, SUNDAY at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm NOVEMBER 2018 thru APRIL 2019 Off Season SMALL
GROUP TOURS are by Appointment Only:
Admission: $10 adults, $5 Youth 6-17. $60 for groups of 6 or less.
Architectural Interpretive Center & Gift
Shop Hours:
Same Hours as the Stockman House 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
* Mason City Aquatic Center - 901 Birch Dr. (641)
421-3678 / (641) 421-3673 Open June - August. Mon.-Sun. 1pm-8pm
Admission: $4 Adults; $3 ages 3-18
& senior citizens; $1 ages 2 & under.
* 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.
* 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: 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
