Thursday, May 24, 2018

They're HOW Old??

Comedian Tommy Chong, of the inimitable Cheech and Chong, who looks disturbingly like an elder statesman in this picture, is 80. EIGHTY!!

Songwriter/singer/music legend Bob Dylan, shown here receiving the Pulitzer Prize for music, at which he looks extremely uncomfortable, is 77--younger than Tommy Chong! 
Other notable birthdays today include:
Actor Gary Burghoff of (“M.A.S.H.”) is 75; singer Patti LaBelle is 74; actress Priscilla Presley is 73;  singer Rosanne Cash is 63; actor Cliff Parisi (“Call the Midwife”) is 58; actress Kristin Scott Thomas is 58. Bassist Jimmy Ashhurst of Buckcherry is 55. Actor Eric Close (“Nashville,” “Without a Trace”) is 51. Guitarist Rich Robinson (The Black Crowes) is 49. Actor-rapper Big Tyme is 37. Drummer Cody Hanson of Hinder is 36. Country singer Billy Gilman is 30. Rapper G-Eazy is 29.

Grandma Sugar's Cupcakery

There's still time to order treats for the holiday weekend, but not much!
Grandma Sugar's Cupcakery, SW across from the Post Office, downtown Mason City
(641) 430-6534 ~  grandmasugars.com

What Are You Doing This Holiday Weekend? Need Ideas?




May 24-27, 2018
The “Trouble” Tournament – North Iowa Events Center, 3700 4th St. SW (641-423-3811).  $3,000 added singles and 5-person team 8-ball tournament. Thursday, 8 ball singles – check in 5pm, start 7pm; Friday, check in 5pm, start 7pm, 5-person 8-ball tournament. Open to all players. All events will be played on 7-foot Valley Tables with Championship Mercury Ultra Cloth and Red Circle Cue Balls. Enter early, space is limited. For more information visit, http://mpapool.com/

May 24-28, 2018
North Iowa Band Festival – Downtown, Mason City (641-423-5724). Annual music festival featuring free music, entertainment and various types of events for young and the young at heart. Event includes carnival, marketplace, car show and plenty of food for the whole family! http://masoncityia.com/index.php/whats-happening/band-festival/nibf-schedule/

May 24, 2018
North Iowa Band Festival – Downtown, Mason City. 6:00pm - Mason City Middle School Band; 6:00pm – 8:00pm – carnival open; 6:15pm- Mason City Municipal Band. http://masoncityia.com/index.php/whats-happening/band-festival/nibf-schedule/

May 24, 2018
Barbie Crafts - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Love the new Barbie movie? Come and create lots of accessories for your own Barbie to enjoy. Fee: $20, members $18. Event time: 6:30pm-7:30pm. http://macniderart.org

May 24, 2018
Live Music: Natascha Meyers– Fat Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave (641-423-0737). Waterloo native is currently living in Nashville pursuing her dream of being a singer-songwriter. She’s home for a visit though so we were lucky enough to book her for a cozy (and free) Thursday evening concert in the Tap Room.  Natasha’s influences range far and wide and she loves many genres of music, so expect to hear a variety of tunes during her show. She’s influences by the country scene in Nashville, her favorite oldies and current favorites like Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran.  Event time: 7:00pm-9:00pm.  No cover charge, must be 21+. http://www.fathillbrewing.com/listofevents/2018/5/24/natascha-myers 
 
May 25, 2018
North Iowa Band Festival – Downtown, Mason City. 5:00pm- Carnival, Marketplace & Concessions open & MCHS Mohawk Danzers; 5:15pm Mason City Orchestra, 6:00pm Betty and the Gents; 8:00pm The Dweebs. http://masoncityia.com/index.php/whats-happening/band-festival/nibf-schedule/

May 25, 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/
  
May 26, 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

May 26, 2018
North Iowa Band Festival – Downtown, Mason City. 8:00am – 29th Annual Stu Nevermann Memorial Run (Aquatic Center); 10am North Iowa Band Festival Parade (North Penn & East State Street), Noon – carnival, concessions, market place open; 1:15Pm – Mason City High School Jazz Band, 2:00pm – NIACC Extreme Makeover Announcement, awards ceremony; 5:00pm Brad & Kate; 7:30pm Decory.  http://masoncityia.com/index.php/whats-happening/band-festival/nibf-schedule/

May 27, 2018
North Iowa Band Festival – Downtown, Mason City. 9:00am – Outdoor Worship Service (Trinity Lutheran Church); 11:00am-5:00pm – Marketplace open; Noon-6:00pm Carnival Open (wristband day). http://masoncityia.com/index.php/whats-happening/band-festival/nibf-schedule/

May 28, 2018
North Iowa Band Festival – Downtown, Mason City. Noon – Carnival open (wristband day), concessions open. http://masoncityia.com/index.php/whats-happening/band-festival/nibf-schedule/

May 29, 2018
Lunch ‘n’ Learn – Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Bring a sack lunch and learn more about Jim Dine over the lunch hour, noon-1pm. https://macniderart.org/

May 29, 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/

May 29, 2018
Acrylic Pour Arty Party Cocktails & Canvas -  Clear Lake Art Center, 17 S. 4th St., Clear Lake Iowa (641-357-1998). Join Christina Newton for a fun and different Arty Party! This is an evening of fun, friends, and artistic expression discovers the process of acrylic pour. This class is designed for the beginner, intermediate and experience painter, as it is a totally new technique. Participants will do two 11”x14’ canvases and includes all supplies.  The class fee $40 and $35 for members. Class starts at 6:30pm. To register call 641-357-1998 or email clacregister@cltel.net http://www.clartscenter.com/cgi-bin/index.pl

May 31, 2018
Live Music: The Gentlemen’s Anti-Temperance League – Fat Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave (641-423-0737). The Gentlemen’s Anti-Temperance League is a swing sextet from Minneapolis.  A melting pot of hot jazz, sing and Latin rhythms, brought to a boil by soaring vocals and endless energy.  Event time: 7pm-10pm.  No cover charge, must be 21+. http://www.fathillbrewing.com/listofevents/2018/5/31/the-gentlemens-anti-temperance-league

May 31, 2018
Mason City Municipal Band – North Plaza outside of Southbridge Mall at 7:30pm. Directed by Russ Krammer. www.facebook.com/masoncitymunicipalband/

May 31, 2018
Everyone Play Inclusive Playground Fundraiser – Surf District Rock ‘n Roll Grill, 619 Buddy Holly Place (641-429-2243). Join us for a night of fun and fundraising with live performance by the Brazilian Twins starting at 6pm with live and silent auctions throughout the evening. Tickets are $25 and are available at the Clear Lake Chamber Commerce, Surf District and at the door.

Showing at Cinema West Theaters
(641) 421-1617 / www.cectheatres.com  / Movies starting Friday, May 24 – Thursday, May 31, 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 War
PG-13
Fri- Mon: 12:00pm, 3:30, 6:35, 9:30
Tues &Wed: 3:30, 6:35, 9:30
Book Club
PG-13
Fri-Sun: 1:10pm, 4:10, 7:10, 9:35
Tues &Wed: 4:10, 7:10, 9:35
Breaking In
PG-13
Fri-Sun: 11:50am, 2:10pm, 4:25, 7:10, 9:45
Mon-Wed: 4:25pm, 7:10, 9:45
Thurs: 4:25pm, 9:45
Deadpool 2
R
Fri-Mon.: 12:30, 1:00, 3:00, 6:45, 7:00, 9:45, 9:55
Tues & Wed: 4:00, 6:45, 7:00, 9:45, 9:55
Life of the Party
PG-13
Fri-Mon: 1:05, 4:45, 7:05, 9:35
Tues & Wed: 4:15, 7:05, 9:35
Show Dogs
PG
Fri-Mon: 11:40am, 2:00pm, 4:20, 6:30, 8:30
Tues & Wed: 4:20pm, 6:30, 8:30  
Solo A Star Wars Story 3D
PG-13
Fri-Wed: 7:40pm
Solo A Star Wars Story
PG-13
Fri-Mon.: 11:45, 12:15, 3:15, 3:40, 6:30, 6:40: 9:30, 9:40
Tues & Wed: 3:40, 6:30, 6:40, 9:30, 9:40
Solo in LDX
PG-13
Fri-Mon.: 11:45, 12:15, 3:15, 3:40, 6:30, 6:40: 9:30, 9:40
Tues & Wed: 3:40, 6:30, 6:40, 9:30, 9:40
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 Wed., 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
 
* 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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