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They're HOW Old?!

Today, actor George Takei (“Star Trek”) is 81. Singer Johnny Tillotson is 80. Actor Ryan O’Neal is 77. Keyboardist Craig Frost of Grand Funk Railroad is 70. Actor Gregory Itzin (“24”) is 70. Actress Veronica Cartwright (“Alien”) is 69. Actress Jessica Lange is 69.

Happening in Mason City/North Iowa This Weekend

April 19-20 & 22, 2018

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 2^nd 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/

April 24, 2018

Lunch ‘n’ Learn – Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2^nd 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 2^nd 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 2^nd 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	Rating	Times
Avengers Infinity Wars 3D	PG-13	Thurs: 7:15pm
Avengers Infinity Wars in LDX	PG-13	Thurs: 7pm, 7:30, 10:10
Blockers	R	Fri-Sun: 12:50pm, 3:50, 7:15, 9:40 Mon-Wed: 3:50pm, 7:15, 9:40
Blumhouses Truth or Dare	PG-13	Fri-Sun: 11:40am, 2:00pm, 4:15, 6:50, 9:45 Mon-Wed: 4:15pm, 6:50, 9:45
Chappaquiddick	PG-13	Fri-Sun: 12:20pm, 4:00, 6:55, 9:30 Mon-Wed: 4:00pm, 6:55, 9:30
I Feel Pretty	PG-13	Fri-Wed: 7:05pm, 9:45
I Feel Pretty in LDX	PG-13	Fri-Sun: 11:30am, 1:50pm, 4:10, 6:40, 9:30 Mon-Wed: 4:10pm, 6:40, 9:30
Isle of Dogs	PG-13	Fri-Sun: 12:50pm, 4:00, 6:55 Mon-Wed: 4:00pm, 6:55
Miracle Season	PG	Fri-Sun: 11:50am, 2:05pm, 4:20, 7:00, 9:35 Mon-Wed: 4:20pm, 7:00, 9:35
Quiet Place	PG-13	Fri-Sun: 12:10pm, 2:20, 4:30, 7:20, 9:40 Mon-Wed: 4:30pm, 7:20, 9:40
Rampage	PG-13	Fri-Sun: 12:40pm, 3:40, 6:45, 9:45 Mon-Wed: 3:40pm, 6:45, 9:45
Sgt Stubby An American Hero	PG	Fri-Sun: 12:30pm, 2:30, 4:30 Mon-Wed: 4:30pm
Super Troopers 2	R	Fri-Wed: 9:50pm
Super Troopers 2 in LDX	R	Fri-Sun: 12:00pm, 2:10, 4:25, 7:10, 9:35 Mon-Wed: 4:25pm, 7:10, 9:35

Mason City Attractions:

* Charles H. MacNider Art Museum- 303 2^nd 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 4^th 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

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