Thursday, February 2, 2017
It's Winter Dance Party Weekend!
Check Out What’s Happening
in Mason City & North Iowa!
February 3, 2017
Fantastic Fridays Roller
Skating - Roller
City, 600 2nd NW (641-423-2000). Kick off the weekend with roller
skating from 7pm-10pm. Check Roller City's Facebook page for weekly themes and
events! www.myrollercity.com
February 3, 2017
Live Music - Lorados, 18 S. Federal Ave
(641-424-8060). Live music featuring Clint Reidel starting at 7pm.
February 3, 2017
North Iowa Bulls Hockey vs.
Granite City - North Iowa Ice Arena at North Iowa Events
Center, Hwy 122 West, 3700 4th St SW (641-423-4625). Starts: 7:30pm. Admission: $10 adults; child
under 18 & seniors 65+ $6; military/college student (ID required) $8. For
more information: www.northiowabulls.com
February 3, 2017
Rockin' Art of the 50's and
60's - Charles
H. MacNider Museum, 303 2nd St. S.E.(641-421-3666). The museum's
largest collection of post-World War 2 art features some of the most famous
individuals from the mid-century art scene. Guided tours will be available:
11am & 2pm, and are on a first come, first serve basis. Admission to the
museum is free and open to the public.
February 4, 2017
North Iowa Bulls Hockey vs.
Granite City - North Iowa Ice Arena at North Iowa Events
Center, Hwy 122 West, 3700 4th St SW (641-423-4625). Starts: 7:30pm. Admission: $10 adults; child
under 18 & seniors 65+ $6; military/college student (ID required) $8. For
more information: www.northiowabulls.com
February 4, 2017
Roller Skating - Roller City, 600 2nd
NW (641-423-2000). Morning Skate: 10am-12pm
- A slower pace geared towards younger families, $10 per family. Afternoon Skate: 1pm-4pm - The most
popular session for parties and larger groups, $6 per skater. Night Skate: 7pm-10pm - Most popular
skating session with Jackpot Dice Game and much more, $7 per skater. www.myrollercity.com
February 4, 2017
Kristy Neidlinger - FION BARRA Wine Bar, 107 S.
Delaware Ave (641-529-7645). Live music featuring Kristy Neidlinger - starts at
8pm. FREE cover
February 4, 2017
"Don & Phil Everly
Brothers Home Again" -
Clear Lake Art Center, Clear Lake, Iowa17 S. 4th ST, (641-357-1998).
Join the Iowa Rock & Roll Music Association, for a presentation on the
history of the Everly Brothers, from Shenandoah. Presenter Bill Hillman will
share stories and memorabilia exclusive to the Everly's formative years in
Shenandoah. at 11am or 1pm.
February 4, 2017
Krib Luncheon and Record Hop - Surf Ballroom, 460 N. Shore
Dr. Clear Lake (641-357-6151). Tickets can be purchased at the Best Western
Holiday Lodge - $20 all tickets. Doors open at 11am.
February 4, 2017
Films in February: A Lego
Brickumentary - Charles
H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2nd St. S.E. (641-421-3666). "A
Lego Brickumentary", follows the history of this simple yet amazing toy.
Since the birth of its trademark toy in 1958, the LEGO Group has produced more
than 400 billion bricks. The documentary film is rated G and is 95 minutes
long. It is sponsored by Bob & Carrie Berg. Admission is FREE and opened to
the public, popcorn will be provided. Films are shown at the Charles H. MacNider
Art Museum's Salsbury Room on Saturdays in February at 2pm. www.macniderart.org
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Schedule of Events For Winter Dance Party
Schedule of Events
Museum & Gift Shop Open
“Rave On XIII” Art Exhibit
Rockin’ n Boppin’ Record Show
Showing of The Real Buddy Holly Story Rock-umentary
Family Sock Hop
At The Surf Ballroom This Weekend
The Fireballs feat. Jimmy Gilmer & George Tomsco
Hailing from Raton, New Mexico in the late 50’s, the Fireballs were New
Mexico’s first Rock & Roll recording band to become internationally known. The group was christened the Fireballs after their standing ovation performance of “Great Balls of Fire” at the Raton High School PTA talent contest in New Mexico, USA in January, 1958.
Mexico’s first Rock & Roll recording band to become internationally known. The group was christened the Fireballs after their standing ovation performance of “Great Balls of Fire” at the Raton High School PTA talent contest in New Mexico, USA in January, 1958.
Coupled with a new vocalist, Jimmy Gilmer, the Fireballs savored
success in a new dimension. “Sugar Shack” on DOT records was a #1 hit
and the largest selling single of the year. More vocal singles and
albums followed.
The late 60’s found the Fireballs on ATCO records with more chart
singles and albums. Gilmer’s gutsy lead vocal along with the backup
vocals from the Fireballs sang their way to another top 10 tune with
“Bottle Of Wine” followed closely by “Come On React”, of which albums
were released under each of the titles.
At The Surf Ballroom This Weekend
The Del Shannon Show with James Popenhagen
James Popenahgen
Popenhagen
Although Del Shannon passed in 1990, he lives on in his music.
At The Surf This Weekend
Albert Lee & Friends
Known best for his fingerstyle and hybrid picking technique,
guitarist Albert Lee toured with the Crickets in 1973. Lee has worked
with many famous musicians from a wide range of genres, including the
likes of Emmylou Harris, Eric Clapton, Rodney Crowell, Ricky Skaggs,
Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings, The Everly Brothers, and Carlene Carter.
Albert Lee is universally recognized in music circles as one of the
world’s finest, as well as one of the top rockabilly guitarists in
history. In fact, Eric Clapton is on record stating that Albert Lee is
“the greatest guitarist in the world.”
My Column: February 2017, by Bruce Wasenius
My column for February...
Another year and anniversary of my career in radio broadcasting in a new city and state where I didn't know a soul. I had moved to #2 Powers Avenue in Clear Lake it was the winter of '77-'78 one of the worst in years and living in Oakwood, there were a lot of late night drives around the lake side to home. The snow drifted so deep along south Shore Drive it buried the garages. I have told the tale of who was here at the beginning, now just Brad Johnson and myself, and how the Mad Hatter was a listener to the station I worked for in Mpls. Here's a story of the first time we met...
I had spoken with him and arranged to meet at his place a few miles west of where I was living, it was almost Chtistmas, blowing snow and limited visibility. I was dressed for an interview which was not necessary. He took one look at me and said I thought so. We got along well and I was hired.
On my way back home I saw a guy who was hitch hiking standing shivering on the side of the road so I picked him up. About twenty minutes later I got a flat tire. I was not dressed for the weather. The hitch hiker told me don't worry about it, got our and changed the tire.
I never got his full name and had to drop him off when our paths diverted, leaving him in a sheltered spot.
I think about that drive around this time of year, everything that changed my life for the next 39 years started with some friendly gestures.
In 39 years I have been fortunate to have made so many friendships that have lasted all these years. Unfortunately the sad part is that too many were cut short but remain in my heart. Thanks to all of those who have been part of my "legend"
Another year and anniversary of my career in radio broadcasting in a new city and state where I didn't know a soul. I had moved to #2 Powers Avenue in Clear Lake it was the winter of '77-'78 one of the worst in years and living in Oakwood, there were a lot of late night drives around the lake side to home. The snow drifted so deep along south Shore Drive it buried the garages. I have told the tale of who was here at the beginning, now just Brad Johnson and myself, and how the Mad Hatter was a listener to the station I worked for in Mpls. Here's a story of the first time we met...
I had spoken with him and arranged to meet at his place a few miles west of where I was living, it was almost Chtistmas, blowing snow and limited visibility. I was dressed for an interview which was not necessary. He took one look at me and said I thought so. We got along well and I was hired.
On my way back home I saw a guy who was hitch hiking standing shivering on the side of the road so I picked him up. About twenty minutes later I got a flat tire. I was not dressed for the weather. The hitch hiker told me don't worry about it, got our and changed the tire.
I never got his full name and had to drop him off when our paths diverted, leaving him in a sheltered spot.
I think about that drive around this time of year, everything that changed my life for the next 39 years started with some friendly gestures.
In 39 years I have been fortunate to have made so many friendships that have lasted all these years. Unfortunately the sad part is that too many were cut short but remain in my heart. Thanks to all of those who have been part of my "legend"
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