Mason City & North Iowa August 9 – August 12

August 9 - 10, 2018

Pyrotechnics Guild International (PGI) Fireworks Extravaganza – North Iowa Events Center, 3700 4^th St. SW (641-423-33811).  We have all seen fireworks but NOTHING compares to the displays during the PGI Convention! This family oriented event sets itself apart with cutting-edge entertainment featuring ground and aerial fireworks that is maliciously choreographed with music and other special effects. The Pyrotechnics Guild International is back bigger and better than ever to light up the sky in the North Iowa Area; unable to be seen anywhere except from the comfort of your seat in the Grandstand. In addition, only those in the grandstands will be able to hear the synchronized music creating “a dance” with the fireworks and feel the heat! General admission tickets are $18 before July 22 and $20 after – children ages 5 and under do not require tickets for Sunday/Tuesday shows. Reserved seating $25 (sections A, B, F, & G) $30 (sections C, D & E). Everyone must have a ticket for Friday’s show. Tickets often sell out, purchase presale tickets online  https://www.showclix.com/events/17811# If shows are not sold out, tickets will be available at the gate. Food vendors will be on site for your convenience. Rain dates: August 6, 11 & 18. To find out if shows are delayed, postponed or cancelled, please visit PGI Facebook page > https://www.facebook.com/PGIInc
August 9, 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/  

August 9, 2018

Bottle Share- Fat Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave (641-423-0737). Join Fat Hill Brewing the second Thursday of each month from 4-8pm for Bottle Share Night! Craft beer lovers are encouraged to bring at least 16 ounces of a new, rare, old, oddball or just plain delicious beer they'd like to share. Whether it’s a 2004 Cantillon Loerik you traded a kidney for, or just a great pale ale you had at the tiny brewery near your grandma’s house last weekend, beer geeks are encouraged to bring anything they’d like to share. If you’re a big enough beer nerd to have a favorite sampling glass, feel free to bring it. If not, we’ve got a clean glass for you! This is a casual, come-and-go-as-you-please event. There is no fee, but we do suggest a generous tip for your friendly bartender who will be cleaning up after us all night. As always, over-imbibing is not allowed. Hard alcohol is never allowed in our taproom. The bottle share is for beer only. http://www.fathillbrewing.com/

August 9-August 12, 2018

Urinetown (Musical)  - Mason City Community Theatre, 215 S Delaware (641-424-6424). In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he's had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom. Box office open 1-5pm weekdays. Tickets: adults $18.00/Students $12.00.Show times Thursday-Saturday 7pm; Sunday 2pm. www.mccommunitytheatre.com 

August 9-15, 2018

Exhibit: Iowa Crafts Hank Hall- Charles H. MacNider Art Museum (Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery), 303 2^nd St. SE (641-421-3666).  Hank Hall won Best in Show during the Iowa Crafts: 42 exhibitions in 2016.  The exhibit will feature his clay and mixed media sculptures in a 2018 exhibition. Exhibit will be on display until August 25, 2018. https://macniderart.org/

August 10, 2018

Fresh on Fridays - Central Gardens, 800 2^nd 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

August 10, 2018

The Sundogs Reggae Rock at the Landing – The Landing on Clear Lake, 1603 S. Shore dr. (515-45-6105). The Sundogs return with their reggae rock sound to this sweet sunset spent on Clear Lake. Come dancing! Event time: 7pm – 10:30pm.

August 10, 2018

Friday Summer Music Special – Mason City Public Library, 225 2^nd St. SE (641-421-3668). The Hats will perform from 11am-1pm in the Library Commons. Free and open to the public.

August 10, 2018

North Iowa Farmers Market –  Located at the corner of 1^st 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/

August 11, 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

August 11, 2018

Moonlight Movies: Black Panther – East Park Band Shell, East Park Mason City. Enjoy a free movie in the park the featured movie is “Black Panther” will be shown at dusk – 8:45pm is a typical start time.

August 11, 2018

Architectural Walking Tour - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2^nd 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/

August 12, 2018

Picnics and Performances - Central Gardens of North Iowa, 800 2^nd Ave N. (641-357-0700). Join us from 5 to 6 p.m. to enjoy the beauty of the Gardens in a family-friendly environment. Admission is free and attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs, picnics and beverages.  Enjoy magicians, musicians and much more. http://www.centralgardensnorthiowa.com 

August 12, 2018

BIG BAND SERIES: Gaylin Sudik Orchestra - Surf Ballroom, 460 N Shore Dr. Clear Lake (641-357-6151). Doors open at 5:30pm. Tickets: $10.00 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, August 10 – Thursday, August 16, 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
Christopher Robin	PG	Fri – Tues: 12:20pm, 3:30 Wed: 11:40am, 2:00, 4:20, 6:40, 9:00
Christopher Robin In LDX	PG	Fri – Tues: 11:40am, 2:00pm, 4:20, 6:40, 9:00
Crazy Rich Asians in LDX	PG-13	Wed: 12:20pm, 3:30, 6:55, 9:45
Darkest Minds	PG-13	Fri- Wed: 12:50pm, 4:00, 7:10, 9:40
Dog Days	PG-13	Fri – Wed: 12:40pm, 4:10, 6:50, 9:45
Equalizer 2	R	Fri – Tues: 6:55pm, 9:45
Mamma Mia Here We Go Again	PG-13	Fri – Wed: 1:00pm, 3:50, 7:00, 9:45
Mission Impossible Fallout	PG-13	Fri – Wed: 12:10pm, 3:20pm, 6:30, 9:30
Slender Man	PG-13	Fri – Wed: 11:50am, 2:10, 4:30, 7:15, 9:45
Spy Who Dumped Me	R	Fri – Wed: 12:00pm, 3:40, 6:35, 9:35
The Meg	PG-13	Fri – Wed: 12:50pm, 7:00
The Meg 3D	PG-13	Fri- Wed: 4:00pm, 9:40
The Meg in LDX	PG-13	Fri – Wed: 12:30pm, 3:30, 6:45, 9:35

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 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 thru OCTOBER SCHEDULE: Regularly Scheduled Tour Times: MONDAY & TUESDAY at 10am, 11am, WEDNESDAY thru SATURDAY at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, SUNDAY at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm NOVEMBER 2018 thru APRIL 2019 Off Season SMALL GROUP TOURS are by Appointment Only:

Admission: $10 adults, $5 Youth 6-17.  $60 for groups of 6 or less.

Architectural Interpretive Center & Gift Shop Hours: Same Hours as the Stockman House 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

* 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: 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

Aug. 11

Chad Elliott and The Redemptions

Americana/blues singer- songwriter Chad Elliott plays live with his band The Redemptions as they celebrate the release of his 22nd album “Rest Heavy.” 7:30 p.m. The Temple Theater, 1011 Locust St. Tickets start at $20 at desmoinesperformingarts.org.

Summer In the City concert

The Cactus Blossoms, Cicada Rhythm, and Haunted Hallows will perform at Greenwood Park’s Sylvan Amphitheater. 4 to 9 p.m. This is a free concert series intended to expand arts and culture programming to neighborhoods within the city that are underserved by arts and culture programming or are underutilized facilities.

Aug. 17-18

515 Alive Music Festival

The 16th annual two-day electronic and hip-hop festival will take over Water Works Park, 2201 George Flagg Parkway. The all-ages event is offering its biggest lineup ever, with more than 80 acts scheduled to perform on five stages, including Bassnectar, Future, RL Grime, Ganja White Night, Cashmere Cat, Lil Xan, Trippie Redd, Denzel Curry, Maxo Kream, Opiuo, Space Jesus, Manic Focus and Space Laces. Light show, massive sound system and new stage design. as well as food, art and clothing vendors, limited onsite camping and more. Tickets start at $19.99 at 515alive.com.

Aug. 18

7th Annual Pedal for the House

Ride your bicycle from Captain Roy’s, 1900 Saylor Road, to Mullet’s, then Confluence with the option to finish the Water Works portion. Then head back to Captain Roy’s for a silent auction and games. Money raised will help the Ronald McDonald House of Des Moines.

Registration begins at 4 p.m. with the ride to begin at 5 p.m. Learn more at rmhdesmoines.org.

Aug. 19

August Festival Modern Dance Concert

The first annual August Festival Modern Dance Concert, featuring four professional dance companies, will be held at Grand View Viking Theatre, 2811 E. 14th Street in Des Moines, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children and may be purchased at the door. 515-7102412 or tandemtheatreanddance.org.

Aug. 24

Puddles Pity Party

Puddles, the “Sad Clown with the Golden Voice,” has more than 76 million views on YouTube for his interpretations of classics by ABBA, Queen and more, including an unforgettable mashup of “Folsom Prison Blues/Pinball Wizard.” See him perform live at 8 p.m. at Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave. Get advance tickets starting at $35 at hoytsherman.org. Get a Premium Pity Party Pass for $100 and receive premium seat location, early admission, Pre-Show Puddles Cuddles with Coffee ‘n Croonin’ and an Exclusive VIP3er Souvenir.

Aug. 24-25

Color Codes 3

Iowa’s seminal graffiti writing exhibition returns for its third installment of freehand, aerosol artwork from local, regional and nationally recognized graffiti writers, in downtown Des Moines. 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Sat-urday. Des Moines Social Club, 900 Mulberry St.

Aug. 25

Exile Music Fest

Exile Music Fest is a one-day outdoor community party with live tunes and craft beer, featuring performances by The Motet, Kyle Hollingsworth Band, The Maytags, Mr. Baber’s Neighbors and more. All ages are welcome, but anyone under the age of 21 must be accompanied by an adult. Noon-11 p.m. Exile Brewing Company, 1514 Walnut St. Tickets are $15-$25 at eventbrite. com/e/exile-musicfest- 2018tickets-43986334310.

Ingersoll LIVE 2018

It’s the 15th anniversary of Ingersoll LIVE, a family-friendly celebration of the Ingersoll and Grand District. Enjoy inflatables, rides and activities for the kids, arts and crafts, food and live music by Faculty Lounge, Christopher the Conquered and more. 4-11 p.m. Kick off the event with Run the Avenues, the 5K and family fun run, at 8 a.m. Registration is $25 at theavenuesdsm.com.

The Water Ride

Meet at Confluence Brewing Company, 1235 Thomas Beck Road, at 11 a.m. to register for the fifth annual The Water Ride, where you’ll ride on Des Moines trails and support water and education programs in Ghana, Africa. Drink and food specials will be available throughout the route.

Tickets are $25. Learn more at themoveproject. org/thewaterride.

Aug. 25-26

Pedaler’s Jamboree Iowa

Iowa’s bicycle/music festival is for riders and non-riders alike and this year focuses on the Chichaqua Valley Trail and its communities. Riders will depart from the Neil Seales Sports Complex in Baxter Saturday morning and can stop at a handful of locations to enjoy live music and entertainment, with the final destination for the evening being Bondurant Recreational Sports Complex. Food vendors, main stage music and camping will be available. On Sunday, riders will return to Baxter, with more music and festivities along the way. More info, reserve your tickets at pedalersjamboreeiowa. com.

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