August just kind of disappeared and it's the 9th month of 2018.
Some thoughts about the constantly either too hot or too wet to do much
outdoors, bad summer for getting any golf practice in or do anything in
the yard.
Today the 1st falls on Saturday so the Insubordination
Train will be off in another direction each Saturday night as it has now
for 90 plus weeks. Related to that last night (8/31) I was back out on
Clear Lake this time with a boat full of radio listeners who were very kind in the nice comments about my being back on air.
A couple of things about the passing of the Queen of soul. I never had
the opportunity to see her in concert. She was our queen, the boomers
who were all around a few years of her. She would be a guest on shows
and a treat when she would perform.
She could reach out and touch you with just a note or two, and she could surprise you by singing opera at the Grammy's.
40 years is a long time no matter how you look at it and I'm happy to
say some of those people are still around and have some memories.
Our editor remembers when I used to bring my first son with me while I
was at the radio station in his car carrier. He will be 24 in about a
week.
Lots of things going on this month, the rotation of the planet makes the daylight diminish more quickly.
I hope you have a happy and healthy month.
Until October...
Saturday, September 1, 2018
Your Labor Day Holiday Weekend Schedule!
August 31, 2018
Live Music: Michael Betz – Mason City Library, 225 2nd St. SE,
(641-421-3668). Enjoy live music in the
Commons at the Mason City Public Library from 11am-1pm. These performances are
free and open to the public. http://www.mcpl.org/
August 31 – October 10, 2018
Exhibit: Kim Bromley –
Moby Dick: In the Heart of the Sea - Charles H. MacNider Art
Museum (Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery), 303 2nd St. SE
(641-421-3666). Kim Bromley – Moby Dick:
In the Heart of the Sea features twenty-five oil paintings inspired by the books
Moby Dick and In the Heart of the Sea.
The smaller In the Heart of the Sea artworks merge seamlessly with the
larger, more colorful, Moby Dick paintings to create a wonderfully complete
show. Viewers do not need to have read
either of the books to feel the impact of the exhibition. Exhibit will be on
display until October 10, 2018. Exhibit open during normal Museum hours. https://macniderart.org/
August 31, 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/
August 31, 2018
Free Outdoor Concert: Trop Rock Takeover – City Park, Clear Lake Iowa. The Trop Rock &
Roll Island Fever Showcase kicks off Friday night with a free concert in Clear
Lake’s City Park! Bring your lawn chairs, enjoy food vendors and local
restaurants, and rock out under the starts to great music. Fun starts at 6pm.
August 31, 2018
End of Summer Music Festival – KCMR Studios, 316 N. Federal Ave
(641-424-9300). KCRM Radio will be
holding a free end of summer music festival and sing along from 7pm – 8pm. The
concert will take place on the street in front of the KCMR Studios. The
festival will spotlight top local musicians who normally appear on KCMR’s
popular “Studio Jam” broadcast hosted by Stephen Wolfe. People attending are
asked to bring a lawn chair. Birdsall’s Ice Cream will be available. http://kcmrfm.com/
September 1-2, 2018
Trop Rock Takeover – Surf Ballroom, 1373 460 N. Shore Dr., Clear Lake (641-357-1948). The
Island Fever Showcase is a two-day music festival featuring award-winning Trop
Rock musicians and bands that tour the country performing to fun-loving crowds
at parrot head (Jimmy Buffet fans) functions.
The music starts at noon and continues until midnight! 2-day pass to the
Surf Ballroom is $90 advance // $100 at the door. https://www.surfballroom.com/
August 31 – September 1, 2018
Craft Beer Shindig & Street Food Fair - East Park (Band Shell), (641-423-1080). The
Shindig, a festival of beer, food and music!
We'll have 40 Iowa beers on tap, 20 of the finest area food trucks and
vendors, ciders, wine, local and regional musicians and much more! We can't
wait to show you a great time! This event will be held in conjunction with the
Cannonball Cross. Friday, 5pm -11pm;
Saturday Noon-11pm. http://www.masoncitybrewing.com/
September 1, 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
September 1, 2018
Live Music: Dustin Prinz
– Fat
Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave (641-423-0737). Nebraska native Dustin Prinz is
a seasoned musician used to being on the road. He’s a singer-songwriter who
draws inspiration from his favorites musicians, which include Michael Einziger
of Incubus, Bon Ivar, Travis Meeks of Day of the New and John Gomm. Event time: 3pm-6pm. No cover charge, must be 21+. http://www.fathillbrewing.com/listofevents/2018/1/27/dustin-prinz
September 1, 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/
September 1-2, 2018
North Iowa Spin
Cannonball Cross - East Park, Mason City. Race starts at 9am and the riders will enjoy
the beautiful terrain as they race all around and up and down East Park! For
more information email djdelper@yahoo.com
or register online at www.cannonballcross.com
September 1-2. 2018
Island Fever Showcase
Event –
Surf Ballroom, 460 N. Shore Dr. Clear Lake (641-357-6151). The Island Fever
Showcase is a two-day music festival featuring award-winning Top-Rock musicians
and bands that tour the country performing to fun-loving crowds at parrot head
(Jimmy Buffett fans) functions. Presented by the Isle of Iowa Parrot Head Club
& the Surf Ballroom & Museum. Doors open at 11:00am. Tickets: $90.00 in
advance/$100.00 at the door. To order tickets visit: https://www.surfballroom.com/boxoffice/index.htm?enum=ac229ca5d6d8ce86da5dc398f4b7d0e0
September 2, 2018
Antiques in the Square – City Park Downtown
Clear lake, Iowa. 26TH Annual Event featuring more than 60 antique
dealers selling primitives, pottery, glass, furniture, collectibles, and
more. Event time: 9am-4:30pm - Held rain
or shine. Free admission. Contact Clear
Lake Antique Dealers Association for more information (641-357-2474).
September 2, 2019
Picnics and Performances
- Central
Gardens of North Iowa, 800 2nd 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
September 4, 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/
Showing at Cinema West Theaters
(641)
421-1617 / www.cectheatres.com /
Movies starting Friday, August 31 – Thursday, September 6, 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
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PG
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Fri –
Sun: 12:00pm, 2:10, 4:25
Mon:
12:00pm, 2:10, 4:25
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Alpha
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PG-13
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Fri –
Mon: 12:10pm, 2:15, 4:30, 7:10, 9:30
Tues –
Wed: 4:30pm, 7:10, 9:30
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Beautifully
Broken
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PG-13
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Fri –
Mon: 12:20pm, 7:00, 9:40
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BlacKkKlansman
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Fri –
Mon: 12:40pm, 3:40, 6:35, 9:30
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Christopher
Robin
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PG
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Fri –
Mon: 11:40am, 2:00, 4:15, 6:40, 9:00
Tues –
Wed: 4:15pm, 6:40, 9:00
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Crazy
Rich Asians
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PG-13
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Fri –
Mon: 12:50pm, 3:50, 6:55, 9:45
Tues –
Wed: 4:15pm, 6:40, 9:00
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Happy
Time Murders
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Fri –
Mon: 1:10pm, 4:10
Tues –
Wed: 4:10pm
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Happy
Time Murders in LDX
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Fri –
Wed: 7:05pm, 9:45
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Kin
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PG-13
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Fri –
Mon: 3:45pm
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Kin
in LDX
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PG-13
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Fri –
Mon: 11:50am, 2:05pm, 4:20, 7:10, 9:40
Tues –
Wed: 4:20pm, 7:10, 9:40
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Mile
22
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Fri –
Mon: 7:00, 9:40
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Operation
Finale
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PG-13
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Fri –
Wed: 6:45, 9:35
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Operation
Finale in LDX
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PG-13
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Fri –
Mon: 1:00pm, 3:55
Tues –
Wed: 3:55pm
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The
Meg
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PG-13
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Fri –
Mon: 12:30pm, 4:00, 6:50, 9:35
Tues –
Wed: 4:00pm, 6:50. 9:35
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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 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
* 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. http://www.sculpturesonparade.com/
* 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
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