Saturday, June 2, 2018

My column for June 2018 ~ Bruce Wasenius


Closing in on the midway point of the year time continues to rocket past. Thinking about the years in radio before moving to North Iowa 45 plus years ago especially the time I was on the air in the Twin Cities.
There was always something going on every night. I was in my mid 20's and living near my old friends and jumping on the freeway to whatever it might be.
The reason I bring this up is to show what aging and not driving in that traffic can affect you.
The city I grew up in, when to school in, and worked in has changed. A lot of the old neighborhoods and businesses are still where they were 50 years ago but the freeways and entrances and exits have morphed and the volume of traffic has quadrupled at least.
I hate to think I have become the old guy who doesn't want to leave home. It's not that I don't want to but I'm a really good passenger and my wife doesn't mind driving which has enabled me to ride in the front right seat.
Not to say I haven't been there driving but only to South Minneapolis and I'm sure I will again this summer.
School is out and with the youngest graduating this weekend it will be a happy party with family and friends including my 102 year old Aunt Helen she gives me hope (my siblings are in their 80's).
Go somewhere you haven't been before do something different or out of the ordinary and have some fun.
I hope the month is kind to you.
Back in July as far as I know. (Bruce!! Of course you will be!! -ed.)

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Thursday, May 31, 2018

Mason City and North Iowa This Weekend!



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.

June 1, 2018
Fresh on Friday's - 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

June 1, 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/

June 2, 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

June 2, 2018
DJ Dance – VFW Post Home, 1603 S. Monroe (641-423-8089). VFW / All Vets Club is having a dance! DJ starts at 7pm! Public is welcome. No admission. Come and enjoy! https://www.facebook.com/VFW-Post-733-Mason-City-Iowa-200731293313533/

June 2, 2018
River City Street Rods Custom Car Show - North Iowa Events Center, 3700 4th St. SW (641-425-5057). Registration 8am-12:30pm - $10 entry fee. Participant voting - 12:30pm-2:00pm. Awards - 3:30pm. Awards will be given to the top cars in each of 4 classes. Vehicles up to 1959, 1960 to 1969, 1970 to 1979 and 1980 to present. Over 100 trophies along with specialty trophies for Best of Show, Best Engine, Best Interior, Best Paint, and Club Ladies Choice. For more information, contact - Jeff 641-423-5057

June 2, 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/

June 2, 2018
Take a Kid Fishing Tournament – Clear Lake. This fun tournament encourages teams of one adult and up to two children ages 16 and under to fish together on Clear Lake, from a boat or on the shoreline. The event focuses on fun, rather than competition. Any fish caught in Clear Lake is eligible for weigh in. Free food and prizes for all entries. Event time: 10am-1pm – PLUS, BONUS DNR Seminar for Kids at 8:30am! Kids will learn to identify fish, and some basic fishing techniques. It is also Free Fishing Weekend for Iowa residents, fishing license requirement is waived to residents of Iowa. www.clearlakefishingclub.com

June 2, 2018
Pie Ride –This bicycle event sponsored by the North Iowa Touring Club where participants ride at their own pace with three routes to choose from:  15 miles, 50 miles and 100 miles.  The event includes a spaghetti lunch with the best homemade pie in north Iowa.  With registration, participants will receive a pair of bicycle socks from DeFeet.  Funds raised from this event are used by the NITC to promote outdoor activities and bicycling road safety.   Make the ride what you like, burn up the road in a peloton with a group or ride casually enjoying north Iowa's countryside. For more information visit, http://www.northiowatouringclub.com

June 2, 2018
My Happy Place 5K Fun Day – National Guard Armory, 1160 19th St. SW (641-425-8687). Help us raise money to give kids with illnesses a nice place through bedroom makeovers. Enjoy a fun 5k-ish run. Not into running? Bring the kids for inflatables, face painting, super heroes and more. Event time: 9am-1:30pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/825942010937478/

June 3, 2018
Vintage Car Day - Kinney Pioneer Museum, Hwy 122 West, Mason City Municipal Airport (641-424-1258). Vintage cars on the front lawn, refreshments, music and activities. Hot dogs, brats, root beer floats, ice cream sundaes, and popcorn.  Event time: 12pm-5pm. Admission: $3 Adults, $1 Children under 12. http://bit.ly/2jf619Q

June 3, 2018
Weekly Racing Series: Dale Kjellsen Memorial Warp Drive - Mason City Motor Speedway, 3700 4th St. SW (515-320-0066). Featuring USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods, USRA Hobby Stocks, and Rookies Rockin’ USRA Tuners. Times: pit gate 4:00pm, spectator gate 5:00pm, hot laps 6:00pm, racing to follow. General Admission $10 adults, 12 and under free, pit pass $25.00. https://visitmasoncityiowa.com/event/weekly-racing-series-dale-kjellsen-memorial-warp-drive/?instance_id=6315

June 5, 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/

June 5, 2018
Visit your Local Museum at the Wright Time – Robert E. McCoy Architectural Interpretive Center, 520 1st NE, Mason City, IA (641-423-1923). “Mason City at the Wright Time” Special guest Terry Harrison will talk about what life was like in Mason City at the time the Stockman House and Historic Park Inn was built. Those coming early have the opportunity to explore the architectural exhibits, browse books and shops. Open to the public; free will donation appreciated. Event time: Noon-1pm.  www.stockmanhouse.org

June 6-10, 2018
Mid States Spring Horse Show — North Iowa Events Center, 3700 4th SW (641-423-3811). Smooth gated Hunter horses and stately Jumper horses compete in outdoor-decorated rings. Admission: Free for spectators. Time: 8am-5pm. www.midstateshorseshows.com

June 7, 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/

June 7, 2018
Mason City Municipal Band – North Plaza outside of Southbridge Mall at 7:30pm. Directed by Russ Krammer and announcer is Bob Fisher. www.facebook.com/masoncitymunicipalband/

June 7, 2018
Prince & Beyond – The Purple One Lives On: 60th Birthday Bash Surf Ballroom, 460 N. Shore Dr. Clear Lake (641-357-6151).  Johnny Rogers’ latest venture, “The Purple One Lives On”, is a musical salute and explosive tribute to Prince and his musical legacy. This is a very high energy show that will transport the audience into “Purple One’s World”. Doors open at 7:00pm. Tickets: $17.00 advance/$22.00 door. 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, June 1 – Thursday, June 7, 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
Action Point
R
Fri-Wed: 12:30pm, 2:30, 4:30, 7:20, 9:50

Action Point in LDX
R
Fri-Wed: 9:40pm
Adrift
PG-13
Fri-Wed: 1:00pm, 3:30, 7:15, 9:45
Adrift in LDX
PG-13
Fri-Wed: 11:40pm, 2:00, 4:20, 6:50
Avengers Infinity War
PG-13
Fri-Wed: 12:00pm, 3:00, 6:30, 9:30
Book Club
PG-13
Fri-Wed: 1:10pm, 4:10, 7:10, 9:35
Deadpool 2
R
Fri-Wed: 1:15pm, 4:00, 7:00, 9:50
Life of The Party
PG-13
Fri-Wed: 1:05, 4:15, 7:05, 9:35
Solo A Star Wars Story
PG-13
Fri-Wed: 12:45pm, 3:45, 6:40, 9:40
Solo A Star Wars Story 3D
PG-13
Fri-Wed: 7:30pm
Solo in LDX
PG-13
Fri-Wed: 12:15pm, 3:15, 6:30, 9:30
Show Dogs
PG
Fri-Wed: 11:45am, 2:10pm, 4:25
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: 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

* 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
* Mason City Motor Speedway – North Iowa Events Center, 3700 4th St. SW. May-September, Sunday nights 6pm. Admission $10 adults. 12 & under free. http://masoncitymotorspeedway.com/
* North Iowa Miniature Golf Course – 4450 4th SW (641-424-2244) June-September: Monday-Friday 9am-8pm; Saturday 9am-7pm; Sunday: Noon-6pm. October: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm; Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday Noon-5pm  Admission: $7 adults, $5 children 12 and under   www.northiowagolf.com

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Central Iowa Summer Weekend

Through June 27--Out to Lunch
Free and open to the public, Out to Lunch offers a fun experience for downtown Des Moines employees to step away from their desk and enjoy lunch with fellow residents in a vibrant setting. Food trucks and vendors along with live music from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Wednesday through June 27. dsmpartnership.com
Through July 19--Camp Dodge Summer Concert Series
The Iowa National Guard will host concerts featuring bands with Iowa ties on Thursday evenings at Camp Dodge Pool Pavilion Complex. Free admission. Concessions available; coolers, picnic baskets and tailgating are encouraged. Bring lawn chair and photo ID (for individuals 16 and over).
May 31, The Sons of Gladys Kravitz
June 7, Red Dirt Renegades
June 14, no concert due to Johnston Green Days
June 21, Danika Portz
June 28, Sidewinders
July 5, Richard Arndt & The Brew
July 12, Abby Normal
July 19, Tony Valdez
June 1-2--Kosmic Kingdom Music Festival
Take in two days of music, art and camping in a medieval kingdom at the Kosmic Kingdom Music Festival, presented by 515 Alive and Kosmos Music Festival.
Hear live music from G Jones, Caspa, Bleep Bloop, Eprom, Truth and more on the castle stages, and tour the medieval buildings. Tickets start at $22.50. Learn more and see pricing options, including camping, at bit.ly/2ppfPTB.
June 2--Clive Cultural Festival
Live entertainment, food, games, music, bounce house, face-painting. Free. Noon to 3 p.m. Clive Historical Society Campus, 8614 Swanson Blvd.
June 2-9--2018 Winefest Week
Celebrate 2018 Winefest Week with the Iowa Pork Lawn Party at Jasper Winery on June 3, Toasting Tuesday on June 5 at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Sips in the City on June 8 and the Willis Grand Tasting on June 9, both at Capital Square and Cowles Commons, along with other events throughout the week. Visit winefestdesmoines.com for updated information on all the events.
June 5--David Byrne
Hear David Byrne perform songs from his newest album “American Utopia,” as well as hits from his solo career and his career with the iconic group The Talking Heads. Performing with Byrne will be a 12-piece untethered band. Along with your ticket, you’ll receive a free CD of his new album. 7:30 p.m. Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St. Tickets start at $79.50 at desmoinesperformingarts.org.

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They're HOW Old?!

Actor-director Clint Eastwood is 88! How do ya like that, punk?
 Singer Peter Yarrow, left, of Peter, Paul and Mary is 80, if you have a hammer. Or even if you don't.
Others include:
Keyboardist Augie Meyers of the Texas Tornadoes and the Sir Douglas Quintet is 78. Actress Sharon Gless (“Cagney and Lacey”) is 75. Actors Tom Berenger and Gregory Harrison are both 68, and Kyle Secor (“Homicide: Life on the Street”) is 61. Actress Roma Maffia (“Nip/ Tuck,” “Profiler”) is 60. Comedian Chris Elliott is 58. Actress Lea Thompson (“Caroline in the City,” “Back to the Future”) is 57. Singer Corey Hart is 56. Rapper DMC of Run-DMC is 54. Actress Brooke Shields is 53.

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. ...