Thursday, January 11, 2018

Have Some Fun This Frosty Weekend!




January 11- January 17, 2018
Exhibit: Susanne Crane: Selected Works - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum (Center Space Gallery), 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). This exhibition features the paintings of Albert Lea, MN artist Susanne Crane.  The artworks highlight the natural landscape and, perhaps, give the viewer a glimpse into the symbolic world. Open during all normal operation hours of the Museum. Exhibit will be on display until February 10, 2018. https://macniderart.org/
 
January 13, 2018
Chris Janson - Surf Ballroom, 460 N Shore Dr. Clear Lake (641-357-6151). Best Known for his signature harmonica playing, Chris Janson was born to entertain crowds. In 2015, his breakthrough #1 Platinum single "Buy Me A Boat" was the 7th bestselling country song of the year. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets $35 in advance/$40 at the door. www.surfballroom.com/boxoffice

January 13, 2018
Live Music: Ryne Doughty – Fat Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave (641-423-0737). Join us for a free, cozy afternoon concert with Des Moines-based Roots-Americana musician Ryne Doughty. Event time: 2pm-5pm. No admission fee – Must be 21+. http://www.fathillbrewing.com/listofevents/2017/4/22/ryne-doughty

January 14, 2018
Mr. Popper's Penguins - North Iowa Area Community College Auditorium, 500 College Drive (641-422-4188). Painter and decorator by day, Mr. Popper spends his time dreaming of Antarctic adventures. He is astounded when one day a packing crate arrives on his doorstep and a penguin waddles out! With original songs and performing penguin puppets, this delightful, action-packed musical adaptation of Richard and Florence Atwater's popular book (also made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey) is the perfect family treat! Show begins at 3:00pm. Tickets start at $20. Call for tickets 641-422-4188 or order online at www.niacc.edu/boxoffice

January 16, 2018
Roller Skating - Roller City, 600 2nd NW (641-423-2000). Roller skating from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Admission: $5.00 per skater. Now serving pizza during open sessions! www.myrollercity.com
January 17, 2018
FREE Family Fun Night - Southbridge Mall, 100 S. Federal Ave. (641-423-6688). Arts, crafts, balloon animals, a bounce house and much more! Enjoy FREE family fun while doing a little shopping! Family Fun Nights take place the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 5-7pm. www.southbridgemall.net 

January 17, 2018
Brewery Book Club: BLINK – Fat Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave (641-423-0737). Join us for the 1st meeting of the Fat Hill Book Club 2018. The club meets once a month at the brewery (3rd Wednesday of each month at 7pm) and anyone is welcome to come or not come based on their interest in that month’s book. No commitment, no stress…just the chance to learn something new, share your opinions, and meet fellow super nerds. There is no fee to participate and no purchased required. January’s book is Blink by Malcolm Gladwell. http://www.fathillbrewing.com/book-club/
 
January 18, 2018
Live Music: Wayward – Fat Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave (641-423-0737). Wayward’s sound has often been compared to Ed Sheeran, Jason Mraz, The Luminaires, and even Imagine Dragons. With lyrics and music spanning ages and genres, there will be something for everybody at this super casual Thursday night show. Event time: 7pm-9pm. No admission fee – Must be 21+. http://www.fathillbrewing.com/
            
Showing at Cinema West Theaters
(641) 421-1617 / www.cectheatres.com  / Movies starting Friday, January 12 - Thursday, January 18, 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
Commuter in LDX
PG-13
Fri-Mon:  11:45 am, 2:05 pm, 4:25 pm, 6:45 pm, 9:35 pm
Tues-Wed:  4:25pm, 6:45pm, 9:35pm
Darkest Hour
PG-13
Fri-Mon:  1:00 pm, 3:55 pm, 6:50 pm, 9:40 pm
Tues-Wed:  3:55 pm, 6:50 pm, 9:40 pm
Greatest Showman
PG-13
Fri-Mon: 11:50 am, 2:10 pm, 4:25 pm, 7:15 pm, 9:35 pm
Tues-Wed:  4:25 pm, 7:15 pm, 9:35 pm
Insidious The Last Key
PG-13
Fri-Mon:  12:40 pm, 4:10 pm, 7:05 pm, 9:45 pm
Tues-Wed:  4:10 pm, 7:05 pm, 9:45 pm
Jumanji
PG-13
Fri-Mon:  12:50 pm, 4:00 pm, 7:00 pm, 9:40 pm
Tues-Wed:  4:00 pm, 7:00 pm, 9:40 pm
Paddington 2
PG
Fri-Mon:  11:35 am, 2:00 pm, 4:20 pm, 7:10 pm, 9:30 pm
Tues-Wed: 4:20 pm, 7:10 pm, 9:30 pm
Pitch Perfect 3
PG-13
Fri - Mon: 12:10 pm, 2:20 pm, 4:30 pm, 7:20 pm, 9:50 pm
Tues - Wed: 4:30 pm, 7:20 pm, 9:50 pm
Proud Mary
R
Fri- Mon:  12:00 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:35 pm, 7:25 pm, 9:45 pm
Tues-Wed:  4:35 pm, 7:25 pm, 9:45 pm
Star Wars The Last Jedi
PG-13
Fri-Mon:  12:30 pm, 3:40 pm, 7:30 pm
Tues-Wed:  3:40 pm, 7:30 pm
The Post in LDX
PG-13
Fri- Wed:  12:20 pm, 3:50 pm, 6:55 pm, 9:30 pm
Tues-Wed:  3:50 pm, 6:55 pm, 9:30 pm




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
·   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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