Thursday, February 9, 2017

Another Busy North Iowa Weekend


Check Out What’s Happening
in Mason City & North Iowa!
February 10 - February 16, 2017
February 10-11, 2017
Jack Helgren Memorial Race - The weekend is filled with family friendly snowmobiling fun. Friday evening starts with the Cruise around beautiful Clear Lake and DJ at the VFW.  Saturday features snowmobile racing including LeMans "Style". Racing and Radar Runs. The races consist of vintage to brand new sleds. There are many classes including a class where the age of the rider and age of the snowmobile must add to 80 (the older you are- the newer the sled you can ride and also includes a Ladies only class. Additionally there will be concessions, vendors and Saturday night events include the award banquet and a band at the Clear Lake VFW. The event is a memorial to Jack Helgren, an area businessesman, avid snowmobiler, former dealer/racer and promoter of the sport and the area. Visit: www.thejackrace.com to get all the latest info, details and pre-registration.

February 10, 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 10, 2017
North Iowa Bulls Hockey vs. Rochester -   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; children under 18 & seniors 65+ $6; military/college student (ID required) $8. For more information: www.northiowabulls.com 

February 11,  2017
Cupids Undie Run - Music Man Square, 308 S. Pennsylvania (641-424-2852). This Valentine's Day weekend, come put the hilarity in charity with hundreds of half-naked runners taking to the streets in celebration of their fundraising for the Children's Tumor Foundation. The 1-mile fun run starts at Music Man Square. Doors open at noon. Run will start at 2pm. Awards Ceremony at 3pm. www.cupidsundierun.com/city/mason-city

February 11, 2017
FREE Concert - Southbridge Mall, 100 S. Federal Ave (641-423-6688). Come out and enjoy a good time with fellow members of the community. The Orchards Mall is hosting a free concert from 5pm to 9pm, located inside entrance 2.

February 11, 2017
Films in February: Frozen River - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2nd St. S.E. (641-421-3666). Featured film following a woman's struggle as she helps smuggle children across the U.S./Canada border. This film is rated R. Sponsored by a Friend of the Film Series.  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

February 11 & 12, 2017
Say YES to the (Prom) Dress- Central Gardens of North Iowa (Pavilion Building), 800 2nd Ave N. Donations of prom (and homecoming) dresses are needed for a fundraiser for the upcoming play “Our Town”. Jody Hamilton is hosting this fundraiser to collect prom (and homecoming dresses), shoes, jewelry and also men’s formal wear. Dresses will be resold at $50 each with proceeds going to Central Gardens. Dresses, men’s formal wear and accessories can be dropped off at the Clear Lake High School Counselor’s office or at Central Gardens. Central Gardens hours of collection will be Wednesday – Feb.1, 8 & 15 from 3pm to 5pm; Thursdays- Feb. 2, 9, & 16 from 3pm-5pm; and Sundays Feb. 5 & 12 from 1pm-5pm or by appointment by calling Jody at 402-213-4225. Shopping time: 10am-4pm.

February 11, 2017
Live Music - Lorados, 18 S, Federal Ave (641-424-8060). Live Music  featuring Gin Mill Hollow - 7pm

February  11, 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 11, 2017
Art FUNdamentals: Sun Images – Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S 4th St, Clear Lake (641-357-1998). Participants will create "Sun Images" in anticipation of a CBS Sunday Morning film crew coming to the Color the Wind Kite Festival. Art FUNdamentals is offered the second Saturday of each month. Fee is $8 per child. Time: 10:30am-11:30am. Open to all ages, including adults, and children under the age of 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is requested, but not required. To register, call or email the Clear Lake Arts Center or email clac@cltel.net.

February 11, 2017
Art Bugs - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Art Bugs ages 2-4 is an art class for the smallest of artists. Explore a variety of mediums in these classes. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver, from 10am-11am:Be My Valentine. http://macniderart.org

February 11-12, 2017
Iowa Yellow Bass Bonanza Ice Fishing Tournament -  Welcome to one of the largest Ice Fishing tournaments in the Midwest! Thousands of dollars in cash & prizes. Saturday Night Ice Bash at the Surf Ballroom, 460 N Shore Dr, Clear Lake 6-9 pm with dinner, product demos, seminars, tips & techniques, and much more. Single man ice fishing tournament on Sunday. Be at Macintosh State Park to get registered 6:30-7:30AM. The tournament will take off from Macintosh boat ramp at 8am. www.yellowbassbonanza.com


See This Movie!

 "Frozen River" will be shown this Saturday, Feb. 11, at 2:00 pm, as part of the Winter Film Series at the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum in Mason City. It's not the blockbuster variety, there are no explosions or car chases or zombies. There is, however, an excruciating look at poverty in two cultures, and some really fine acting. This publication recommends it highly, but be advised: you'll not be able to forget it. It's that good. Plot synopsis is below.

Takes place in the days before Christmas near a little-known border crossing on the Mohawk reservation between New York State and Quebec. Here, the lure of fast money from smuggling presents a daily challenge to single moms who would otherwise be earning minimum wage. Two women - one white, one Mohawk, both single mothers faced with desperate circumstances - are drawn into the world of border smuggling across the frozen water of the St. Lawrence River. Ray and Lila - and a New York State Trooper as opponent in an evolving cat-and-mouse game.

Saturday, February 4, 2017

More Weekend Fun In North Iowa!




February 4 & 5, 2017
Flea Market/Garage Sale - North Iowa Events Center,(Kinney Building) 3700 4th St. SW Two day flea with something for everyone! For more information on reserving a space to sell, contact Jennifer Martin at 541-429-3003. Time: Saturday, 9am-6pm, Sunday, 10am-5pm. www.northiowaeventscenter.org

February 5, 2017
Indoor Archery Series - Mohawk Archery Club, 840 12th NW (641-430-5498). Indoor 3D, continuous line starts at 9am, scorecards turned in by 3pm. For all paper shoots, please reserve a line time by contacting Gary, 641-423-5789 or Bob, 641-423-5273. www.mohawkarchery.org

February 5, 2017
Archery Lessons - Mohawk Archery Club, 840 12th NW (641-430-5498). Archery lessons following the tournament - 3:30-6:00pm. www.mohawkarchery.org

February 6, 2017
Monday Night BINGO - Burke's Bar & Grill,  631 6th St. SW - South location only (641-423-9610). No entry fee to play & prizes for winners! For more information, call Burke's Bar & Grill. Starts at 7pm. http://bit.ly/2iAxJ1S

February 7, 2017
NIACC Lifelong Learning: How Prairie School Architecture came to Mason City: The personalities who brought it all - Robert E. McCoy Architectural Interpretive Center, 520 1st St. NE (641-423-1923) Did you know that our locality, with our population of eight souls, only became a country in 1851, named Cerro Gordo, and when James Blythe first arrive here in 1877, he roomed with young Charles MacNider? Interesting things were happening here when our state was very young! Open to the public, donations welcomed. Time: 4-5:30pm http://www.stockmanhouse.org/

February 7, 2017
Cocktails & Canvas - Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S. Fourth St.(641-357-1998). A Valentine - themed party will start at 6:30pm. Participants will have an opportunity to create a whimsical heart motif inspired by American pop artist Peter Maxx. Students will be guided through painting on two 12 by 12 canvases in black and white. Participants may keep both or give one away. Soft drinks and light snacks will be served. Beer and wine available to purchase. Class fess if $40, $35 for art center members and includes supplies and two canvases. To register, call 641-357-1998 or email clac@cltel.net http://www.clartscenter.com/cgi-bin/index.pl

February 9, 2017
NIACC Lifelong Learning: The Development of Wright's Style up to 1908 and his Stockman House - Robert E. McCoy Architectural Interpretive Center, 520 1st St. NE (641-423-1923) Wright began his career designing Victorian styled houses. Open to the public, donations welcomed. Time: 4-5:30pm http://www.stockmanhouse.org/

February 9, 2017
Artist of the Month- Art on the Plaza, 11 S. Federal (319-461-1031). Art on the Plaza, an artist owned gallery and will feature Craig Kienast from Image Photography from 3pm-6pm. We invite the public to meet the artist and enjoy a beverage and snack.
Now Showing at Cinema West Theaters
(641) 421-1617 / www.cectheatres.com  / Movies starting Friday, February 3-9,2017
General admission is $8.50; matinees general admission (before 6 p.m.) is $6.50;
Children (3-12) and seniors (62 and over), $6.50 all times. 3D movies additional $2.25.
Now Showing
Rating
Times
Fifty Shade Darker In LDX
PG
Thursday :  7:00, 4:00pm
Dogs Purpose
PG
Fri-Sun: 12:00, 2:20,4:35, 7:20, 9:30pm
Mon-Wed:  4:35, 7:20, 9:30pm
Hidden Figures
PG
Fri-Sun: 1:10, 4:00, 6:55, 9:40pm
Mon--Wed: 4:00, 6:55, 9:40pm
Lion In LDX
PG13
Fri-Sun: 1:20, 4:05, 6:55, 9:35pm
Mon-Wed: 4:05, 6:55, 9:35pm
La La Land
PG13
Fri-Sun:  12:20, 3:45, 6:45, 9:45pm
Mon-Wed: 3:45, 6:45, 9:45pm
Rings
PG13
Fri-Sun:  11:50, 2:10, 4:30, 7:10, 9:45pm
Mon-Wed: 4:30, 7:10 , 9:45pm
Spilt
PG13
Fri-Sun:  1:00, 3:50, 6:50, 9:45pm
Mon-Wed:  3:50, 6:50, 9:45pm
Space Between US in LDX
PG13
Fri-Sun: 12:10, 3:55, 7:10, 9:40pm
Mon-Wed: 3:55, 7:00, 9:40pm
Resident Evil the Final Chapter
R
Fri-Sun: 12:20, 4:10,  7:15, 9:45pm
Mon-Wed:  4:10, 7:15, 9:50pm
Patriots Day
R
Fri-Sun: 12:40, 3:40, 6:40, 9:35pm
Mon-Wed: 3:40, 6:40, 9:35pm
XXX Return Of Xander Cage
PG13
Fri-Sun: 12:50, 4:15, 7:10, 9:50,pm
Mon-Wed: 4:15, 7:10, 9:50


MASON CITY ATTRACTIONS
·   Charles H. MacNider Art Museum- 303 2nd St. SE - (641) 421-3666 - Wed., Fri., Sat., 9am-5pm; Tues & Thurs. 9am-8pm.  Admission Free. www.macniderart.org
·   Frank Lloyd Wright Stockman House & Architectural Interpretive Center - 530 1st St. NE - (641) 423-1923
Stockman House Tours: May 14 – September;  Tours  on Mon, Tues, Wed 10 am, 11 am, Thurs, Fri, Sat 10am, 11am, 1 pm, 2 pm & 3 pm; Sun. 1 pm, 2 pm & 3 pm  October: Tours on  Sat. 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm & 3 pm;  Sun. 1 pm, 2 pm, & 3 pm  Admission: $10 adults, $5 Youth 12-17, $2 Children 6-11. 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.   www.stockmanhouse.org. 
·   Historic Park Inn Hotel (Frank Lloyd Wright Designed Hotel / Bank) Tours – 7 West State Street (641) 423-0689 Thurs. & Fri. 11:30am & 1:00pm; Sun. 1:30pm & 2:30pm or by appointment for groups 10 or more.  Admission: $10 per person www.wrightonthepark.org
·   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.
·   The Music Man Square and Meredith Willson Boyhood Home- 308 and 314 S. Pennsylvania Ave. -  (641) 424-2852 – Open Tues.- Sun., 1pm-5pm, other times by appt., closed holidays.  Admission: $10 Adults; $5 students, children 6 & under free.  Admission includes both The Music Man Square and The Meredith Willson Boyhood Home. www.themusicmansquare.org
·   Roller City - 600 2nd NW (641-423-2000) Fantastic Fridays Roller Skating: 7-10pm $7 per skater. Weekend Roller Skating, Fri 7-10pm $8 each; Sat 10am-noon $10 per family, 1-4pm $6 each, 7-10pm $8 each; Weekday Inflatable’s (Bounce Houses), Tues, Wed, Thurs $8 each (no cost for adults and feel free to bring in dinner); Also on Wed 11am-2pm $10 per family and feel free to bring in lunch. All prices include equipment rental and tax.

Friday, February 3, 2017

See our friends at Central Park Dentistry, downtown Mason City!
23 North Federal Ave., Mason City, IA
641-423-4225

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