Thursday, March 15, 2018

More St. Patrick's Weekend Activities




March 13-16, 2018
Spring Break Open Studio for Kids! – Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S. 4th St. Clear Lake (641-357-1998). It’s a fun-filled four days at the Arts Center during Clear Lake Schools’ Spring Break! Join Miss Angie for a new creative adventure each day from 10:30- noon. We’ll explore string art, print-making design, wasabi tape art, and play-doh/clay creations. Light snacks provided. Call today to register! Cost is $10/student or a punch on your punch card ($30/5 punches). http://clartscenter.com

March 16, 2018
Spring Break Event: “Mommy & Me, Jewelry & Tea” – Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 South 4th St. (641-357-1998).  It’s that time again, Mommy & Me, Jewelry & Tea! Who doesn’t love a tea party? Add to that a fun time of creating your own beaded bracelet, and you’ve got a winner of an afternoon! Last year’s event was a huge success, and we’re looking forward to another great gathering. So sign yourself up with a favorite little lady (or two), for a fun winter get-away! Event time: 1:30pm-3:30pm. $25/couple.

March 16, 2018
Arty Party Cocktails & Canvas – Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 South 4th St. (641-357-1998).  Tired of winter snow? Join us at the Clear Lake Arts Center for our Welcome Springtime Arty Party! Everything you need is provided to create this 11x14 sparkly colorful tulip piece. Light snacks included with the opportunity to purchase wine/beer. So, call a friend and sign up for an evening of fun. Event time: 6:30pm. $30/member; $32 non-members. To register call 641-357-1998 or email clac@cltel.net http://www.clartscenter.com/cgi-bin/index.pl
  
March 17, 2018
St. Patrick’s Day with B & G - Fat Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave (641-423-0737).  Here’s the story: Tom bought a DNA testing kit from ancestry.com and discovered that 16% of his background comes from Ireland! There isn’t any better way to commemorate this momentous discovery than celebrating St. Pat’s at Fat Hill!  Please join the leprechaun himself, along with Betty, Marty G and our very own former member of Relient K for an evening of good green fun.  As usual, FHB is a 21+ venue – no cover charge. Event time: 7pm-11pm. www.fathillbrewing.com 
  
March 17, 2018
St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl – Main Street Mason City, 9 N. Federal Ave (641-494-0003). Not Irish? You might be after a few bar hop stops... Grab your Iowish friends, a DD and celebrate St. Paddy's Day! $8 each or 2 for $15 to get your own shamrock pass and downtown Mason City bar hop map. Each location will have drink specials for you; participating establishments: Fat Hill Brewing, 1910 Lounge, The Good Life, Lorados, Quarry, Ransoms, Sportsmans, Place2B, & Mason City Brewing. Event time: 5pm-8pm. For more details visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/2278587149034664/

March 17, 2018
St. Patrick’s Day Party – Surf Ballroom, 460 N. Shore Dr., Clear Lake (641-357-6151). St. Patrick’s Day Party at the Surf Ballroom featuring Parison & The Family Brass. Doors open at 8pm. Tickets: $12.00 advanced/ $17.00 at the door. https://www.surfballroom.com/boxoffice/index.htm?enum=d30ad41aa8455f3447a19bfb8cf2519f

March 17, 2018
MJM Acoustics Live -  Lorados, 18 S. Federal Ave (641-530-9473). Free concert, MJM Acoustics starting at 6pm. No cover.


March 17, 2018
Sham Rockin’ & Rollin’ with the Mockingbirds - Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 South 4th St., Clear Lake (641-357-1998).  In celebration of St Paddy’s Day and Rich Mock’s induction into the Iowa Rock N Roll Hall of Fame the Clear Lake Arts Center is celebrating -  it’s going to be Sham-Rockin' & Rollin! Music by the Mockingbirds, wine, beer & appetizers will be available for purchase. Reserve at table for up to 8 people for $10.00. Tickets: $10 advanced/$12 at door. Call today to reserve your spot! Doors open at 6:30pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/839570949559348/
 
March 19, 2018
Pints & Politics – Mason City Brewing, 28 E. State Street (641-430-0225). Join us for tasty local brews and even tastier political discussion. Find out which candidates align with the issues you hold near and dear. Event time: 5pm-7pm.  http://www.masoncitybrewing.com/

March 22, 2018
Brian Regan- North Iowa Area Community College Auditorium, 500 College Drive (641-422-4188). Brian Regan is a unique comedian whose material is relatable to generations of fans and revered by comedians as the best in the business. Setting a comedic standard of excellence that others continually try to follow, Brian Regan made history on September 26, 2015 with the critically acclaimed live broadcast of Brian Regan: Live From Radio City Music Hall, the first live broadcast of a stand-up special in Comedy Central's history. On May 8, 2015, Brian made his 28th and final stand-up performance on Late Show with David Letterman the most of any comic since the show moved to CBS in 1993. Show begins at 7:00pm. Tickets start at $20. Call for tickets 641-422-4188 or order online at www.niacc.edu/boxoffice
     
Showing at Cinema West Theaters
(641) 421-1617 / www.cectheatres.com  / Movies starting Friday March 16 – Thursday, March 22, 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
Black Panther
PG-13
Fri.-Sun: 12:40 pm, 3:45, 6:40, 9:35
Mon - Wed: 3:45pm, 6:40, 9:35
Death Wish
R
Fri.-Sun: 1:10 pm, 4:10, 7:05, 9:45
Mon - Wed: 4:10 pm, 7:05, 9:45
Gringo
R
Fri-Wed: 9:40 pm
Hurricane Heist
PG-13
Fri-Wed: 7:00 pm, 9:40
I Can Only Imagine
PG
Fri.-Sun: 1:15 pm, 4:15, 7:10, 9:35
Mon-Wed: 4:15pm, 7:10, 9:35
Love Simon
PG-13
Fri.-Sun: 1:00 pm, 4:00, 6:55, 9:45
Mon-Wed: 4:00 pm, 6:55, 9:45
Pacific Rim Uprising in  LDX
PG-13
Thurs: 7:00 pm, 9:35
Peter Rabbit
PG
Fri-Sun: 11:50 pm, 2:05, 4:15
Mon-Wed: 4:15 pm
Strangers Prey At Night
R
Fri-Sun: 12:10 pm, 2:15, 4:30, 7:15, 9:45
Mon-Wed: 4:30 pm, 7:15, 9:45
Tomb Raider
PG-13
Fri-Sun: 12:50 pm, 3:55, 7:00, 9:40
Mon-Wed: 3:55 pm, 7:00, 9:40
Tomb Raider 3D
PG-13
Fri-Wed: 6:50 pm
Tomb Raider In LDX
PG-13
Fri-Sun: 12:20 pm,  3:40, 6:40, 9:30
Mon-Wed: 3:40 pm, 6:40, 9:30
Wrinkle In Time
PG
Fri-Sun: 12:30 pm, 4:05
Mon-Wed: 4:05 pm
Wrinkle In Time in LDX
PG
Fri-Sun: 11:40 pm, 2:00, 4:20, 6:45, 9:30
Mon-Wed:  4:20 pm,  6:45, 9:30

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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Jane Fischer and Associates

Jane Fischer & Associates, LLC
Real Estate Consultants 
119 2nd Street NW #2
Mason City, IA 50401
Cell: 641-425-4900
Office:  641-424-4663

St. Patrick's Weekend Activities


2018 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Des Moines, MARCH 17
Head to downtown Des Moines for the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Central Iowa St.
Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade starts at 15th and Mulberry and travels north to Grand Avenue, then goes east to 8th Street. Visit friendlysonsiowa.com to learn more.
‘The Baby Boomer Comedy Show’ Comedians Jan McInnis and Kent Rader hit all the topics baby boomers can relate to, including family, kids, work, dieting, aging and more. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Temple Theater, 1011 Locust St. Tickets start at $25 at desmoinesperformingarts.org.

Emmetsburg, Iowa St. Patrick's Four-Day Weekend Schedule of Events:  
 http://www.emmetsburgirishgifts.com/
 
Thursday, March 15, 2018

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, St. Pat's Headquarters Open House 
Location: St. Pat's Headquarters
Irish Coffee and Cookies - Public invited
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Irish Baked Potato Bar
Location: Multipurpose Senior Center
$6 per plate, Sponsored by Multi-purpose Senior Center
7:00 PM
EHS Talent Show
Location: Emmetsburg Community School Auditorium
Emmetsburg High School will present their Talent Show.
Friday, March 16, 2018

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Chamber Coffee
Location: St. Pat's Headquarters
Come join us for coffee and a roll.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Fish Fry
Location: VFW Hall
Public invited
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
St. Pat's Bean Bag Tournament
Location: St. Pat's Heated Tent at 10th & Broadway.
Sign up to play or come cheer on the teams competing in the Annual Bean Bag Tourney. Download form to sign up. Warm-up 5:30 / Tournament begins 6:30 p.m. Sharp!
Saturday, March 17, 2018

8:30 AM
O'round The Loch Scholarship Run
Location: Smith Wellness Center
Sponsored by Iowa Lakes Community College. Contact Wellness Center for details 712-852-5311
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
St. Pat's Chili Cook-off Contest
Location: St. Pat's Heated Tent at 10th Street and Broadway.
Download form to sign up.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ST. PAT’S KID ZONE
Location: Corrigan Hall
Free will offering. Activities for kids including:  Face Painting, Crafts, Donut Hole Eating Contest, Photo Booth (Props will be provided, please bring your own camera.), Pedal Tractor Pull. Sponsored by: Farm Credit Services of America.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Caricatures By Lauren Naig
Location: Corrigan Hall
Free Caricatures by Lauren Naig (Local Artist). Sponsored by the Palo Alto County Art Foundation
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Langered Frolf Tournament
Location: Harrison Park
Frisbee Golf - Disc Golf or LANGERED FROLF as we like to call it - There will be a rules meeting at 9:15 and a shotgun start at 9:30.  Several local sponsors are making this tournament possible.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Palo Alto County History/Celtic Cousins Family History
Location: Multi-purpose Senior Center
Come enjoy a cup of Irish coffee and read through our history.  Bring yours if you would like to share.  We will be at the Mulitpurpose Senior Center from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
10:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Irish Stew
Location: Multipurpose Senior Center
Free Will Offering. Sponsored by the Palo Alto County Democratic Party.
11:00 AM
Chainsaw Artist- Jeff Klatt
Location: Emmetsburg Fire Department Front Lawn
Jeff Klatt has been showing off his Irish creations for the past several years, and he can be found on the firehouse lawn! Two carvings will be auctioned at the Event Tent (6 p.m.).
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Chili Cook-off Public Tasting
Location: St. Pat's Heated Tent at 10th Street and Broadway
If you’re not cooking, you might as well be tasting and listening to live music. Russ Lachney will be performing until the parade starts in the tent.  Join us in the St. Pat’s Tent from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to get your commemorative mug and sample the chili creations. Two categories of winners - Judged and Public - $5 while supply lasts.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
POTATO-BAR-A-PALOOZA
Location: United Methodist Church
Free will Donation.
1:30 PM
Famous St. Patrick's Day Parade
Location: Broadway
The parade will begin on Broadway and 16th Street and move North until Broadway and 8th Street.
3:00 PM
Social Gathering Of The Clans
Location: Emmetsburg Fire Station
This eighth annual event will take place at the Emmetsburg Fire Department following the parade.  There will be food and beverages in an atmosphere for all ages.
3:30 PM
Free Movie- A Dog's Purpose
Location: Riviera Theatre
Free admission to the movie.  Following the parade, get some popcorn and relax to a free animated movie. This year we will be showing A Dog's Purpose. This movie shares the soulful and surprising story of one devoted dog who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love.
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Scott Larson & Keifer Brandt Band
Location: St. Pat's Heated Tent at 10th Street and Broadway
Stop in to the Event Tent after the Gathering of the Clans at the Fire Hall.  Scott Larson & Keifer Brandt Band will be entertaining after the wood carving auction at 6:00 p.m.  So stop in and enjoy the Irish music and beverage garden from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.!

Sunday, March 18, 2018


8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rotary Pancake Breakfast
Location: V.F.W.
$6 advanced tickets / $7 at the door.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Trap Shoot
Location: Sportsman's Park
Contact Don Bruch  712-852-3240.

What’s Happening in Mason City & North Iowa Sept. 6 – Sept 13

September 7-9, 2018 Mason City Civil War Reenactment – East Park, located at the corner of East State Street and South Virginia Ave. ...