Check Out What’s Happening in Mason City & North Iowa!

Events occurring March 3 - March 9

March 3-5, 2017

Mites Jamboree - North Iowa Events Center, 3700 4^th SW (641-424-3547). Mason City Youth Hockey; Mites, Squirts, Peewees, Bantams. www.masoncityhockey.com

March 3, 2017

North Iowa Bulls Hockey vs. St. Louis -   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 

March 3, 2017

Fantastic Fridays Roller Skating - Roller City, 600 2^nd 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

March 4, 2017

Roller Skating - Roller City, 600 2^nd 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

March 4, 2017

Movies in March - Son of Saul- Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2^nd St. S.E. (641-421-3666). Featured film chronicling the difficult decision that one concentration camp inmate must make. The film is rated R. 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 at 2pm. www.macniderart.org

March 4, 2017

Our Loving Children - Comedy for a Cause - Music Man Square, 308 S. Pennsylvania Ave (641-424-2852). Our Loving Children, 3^rd annual fundraiser includes entertainment by Nationally Renowned Comedian Scott Long, appetizers by Butchers Steakhouse, silent auction, raffles, cash bar, Shinning Star Presentation and other exciting events. Dress Code: Casual/Event Time: 6pm-9pm. Tickets are $45.00 an d can be purchased at ourlovingchildren.org or any CENT Credit Union Location.

March 4, 2017

NIACC Trojan Basketball vs. Southwestern CC- NIACC Gym, 500 College Drive (641-422-4416). Women play at 1pm/Men Play at 3pm www.niacctrojans.com

March 4, 2017

Scratch Art - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2^nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Explore the medium of scratch art on clay board. Learn how to draw and shade in reverse with step-by-step instructions. Event time: 2pm-4pm.

March 4, 2017

North Iowa Bulls Hockey vs. St. Louis -   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 

March 4, 2017

Wine Tasting Event - Historic Park Inn, 7 West State St. (641-425-0041). Join us to sample excellent wines to benefit the newly formed Child Protection Center in Mason City, Iowa! Wines from across the U.S. and plenty of hors d oeuvres. Sponsored by Sunrise Rotary. Time: 7pm-9pm. Ticket Price: $50.00. To purchase tickets or for more information call Dennis Renner - 641-423-7155

March 4 & 5, 2017

Flea Market & Craft Show -  North Iowa Events Center, Kinney Building, 3700 4^th SW. A little bit of everything! Come out and shop deals from local home based businesses, along with a mix and match of inventory for garage sale and flea market enthusiasts. For more information on reserving a space to sell you items, contact Jennifer Martin at 641-529-3003. www.northiowaeventscenter.org

March 4 & 5, 2017

River City Gun Show - North Iowa Event Center, 3700 4^th SW (641-494-9198) Guns and gun related items are exhibited, sold and traded. Saturday, 8am-5pm & Sunday, 9am-2pm. Daily Admission: $5. 2-day pass: $8. Children ages 10 & under: FREE.  *** All children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.*** www.northiowaeventscenter.org

March 4 & 5, 2017

Knights of Columbus Bowling Tournament – Mystic Lanes,  Hwy 122 East.  Expected to bring 60 teams of bowlers competing for top honors during the month of  March. Visit www.iowakofc.org for more information.

March 4 & 5, 2017
Indoor Archery Series – Mohawk Archery Club, 840 12^th NW (641-430-5498). 300 Round, lines starts Saturday at 10am & 1pm; Sunday at 1pm. www.mohawkarchery.org

March 5, 2017

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

My Column: March 2017, by Bruce Wasenius

Happy March!  Spring is around the corner as the the saying goes. I think of my friends that live in warmer climes and how their weather doesn't allow the full enjoyment of the change of seasons.
This has been a most unusual year with multiple changes with record highs and lows for whatever reason and of course it's all subjective according to where you live.  I have a cousin that lives in Arizona and she was saying on facebook how cold it was at 63 degrees and I told her it was 56 here and I was out without a jacket and it was nice.
Sports, music and outside activities get underway with baseball Spring training going on.  Even happier because the Cubs won the World Seris and expect to do well again. In the early years on the radio station I was the night guy which meant I had the days free. When cable TV came to Clear Lake the Cubs were only playing day games and I got hooked.
Being from Mpls. I remember the early days of the Twins and Vikings and when the Lakers actually played for a city with lakes. A number of times we took buses to and back from Bloomington for night games in the early 60's.
Looking forward to the snow melting on the golf course. I pass the course several times a week and picture how its going to look. Our idea of golf is tee it up and hit it, if you don't like where it went you take out another one and smack that one.  You go with the one you like the best and put the other back in your pocket.  One of the things about getting "better" at the game you do your best to get the ball in the hole in the shortest amount of strokes which means they're back in the clubhouse while you're still enjoying the day.
Musicians are gearing up for touring time in this part of the country, where they don't want to travel in the Winter
I'm looking forward to some blues over the next few weeks.
That's all for this month.  Don't forget to check out my Songs of the Day.  Thanks.

It's Almost March, And You Know What That Means

March 9

Joe Bonamassa

Joe Bonamassa has amassed 16 No. 1 Billboard Blues Albums, more than any other artist in history. See the blues-rock guitar great perform live, backed by legendary musicians Anton Fig on drums, Michael Rhodes on bass, Reese Wynans on piano and Hammond organ, Lee Thornburg on trumpet and Paulie Cerra on saxophone. 8 p.m. Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St. Tickets are $92.50-$128.50 at desmoinesperformingarts.org or the Civic Center Ticket Office. 

March 11

Celtic Music Association Presents Cherish the Ladies

Cherish the Ladies comes to Hoyt Sherman Place. Led by flute and whistle champion Joanie Madden, the women put on a show that blends beautiful instrumentals and vocals with stunning step dancing. 8 p.m. 1501 Woodland Ave. Tickets are $25 in advance at hoytshermanplace.org or $30 at the door.

Leprechaun Chase 10K

It’s a chase of lads versus lasses at this St. Paddy’s Day run, with the ladies starting first, followed by the men 51⁄ 2 minutes later. Whoever crosses the finish line first wins a free green beer for their gender at the Green Beer After Party at el Bait Shop.

Don’t wait to register — the race, capped at 1,500 runners, fills up fast. Registration is $35 at lc10k.com.

March 12

Rain: Tribute to the Beatles

Take a journey through the lives of the most famous and celebrated foursome of all time during this live multimedia production that has become a Broadway smash. 3 p.m. Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St. Tickets are $29.50-$103 at desmoinesperformingarts.org or the Civic Center Ticket Office.

March 14-19

‘Jersey Boys’

Tony and Grammy Awardwinning musical about the rise of the The Four Seasons returns to the Des Moines Civic Center.

7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. 221 Walnut St. Tickets are $35-$103 at desmoinesperformingarts.org.

March 14

Panic! At the Disco

Frontman Brendon Urie’s showmanship on stage has been said to rival that of Queen’s Freddie Mercury. See Panic! At the Disco perform live at Wells Fargo Arena on their Death of a Bachelor tour. The album, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, has been nominated for a 2017 Grammy Award for Best Rock Album. 7 p.m. 730 Third St. Tickets are $29.50$59.50 at HyVeeTix.com or 844-55-HYVEE.

March 17

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Celebrate all-things Irish during the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, sponsored by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick’s of Central Iowa. The parade includes Irish musicians, bagpipe players and even leprechauns. It starts at 12 p.m. at S.W. 7th, west on MLK Jr. Parkway, north on 15th Street and east on Grand Avenue.

Road to Tree Town

Get warmed up for Tree Town Music Festival in Forest City at the Road to Tree Town concert at 7 Flags Event Center. Country singers Craig Morgan, Jason Brown and Jesse Allen will perform. Doors open at 6 p.m.

2100 N.W. 100th St., Clive.

Tickets are $25 in advance at sevenflagseventcenter.com or $30 at the door.

Decades Rewind

This theatrical extravaganza will take you on a musical journey through the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s via an eight-piece band and six vocalists. 7:30 p.m. Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave. Tickets are $35-$45 at hoytsherman.org.

March 17-April 9

‘The New Mel Brooks Musical: Young Frankenstein’ “Young Frankenstein” is a re-imagining of the Frankenstein story featuring Frederick Frankenstein, grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, and his sidekick Igor. See what happens when Frederick moves back to Transylvania to take over his “family business.” 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Des Moines Community Playhouse, 831 42nd St.

Tickets are $25-$45 at dmplay house.com.

March 18

Jazz 100: The Music of Dizzy, Ella, Mongo and Monk

Celebrate a century of jazz, as well as the 100th birthdays of jazz greats Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk and Mongo Santamaria, at the Civic Music Association’s Jazz 100 concert. An all-star lineup of musicians will play some of the groundbreaking songs that spawned a whole new musical genre. . 7:30 p.m. Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave. Tickets are $29-$59 or $10 for student rush tickets.

March 21

Altan

Altan’s got your favorite Irish music covered. See them perform live at the Temple Theater, Tenth and Locust Streets. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $29-$39 at desmoinesperformingarts.org.

Central Park Dentistry, Downtown Mason City

Reach us at 641-423-4225.  Our office hours are listed below.

• Monday:         8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Tuesday:         8:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Wednesday:   8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Thursday:       8:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Friday:            8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Our office is closed o­n major holidays. Our answering service will always be available to take messages when the office is closed.

More Fun Stuff, Weather Permitting!

February 26, 2017

Craft Show - North Iowa Events Center, Kinney Building 3700 4^th SW. Featuring crafts and home based products. For more information, contact Jennifer Martin at 641-529-3003. Time: 10am-4pm www.northiowaeventscenter.org 

February 26, 2017

Indoor Archery Series - Mohawk Archery Club, 840 12^th 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 26, 2017

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

February 27, 2017

Monday Night BINGO - Burke's Bar & Grill,  631 6^th 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 27, 2017

Sip and Smear! - Lime Creek Nature, 3501 Lime Creek Rd. (641-423-5309). For this fun activity, elementary-age children will enjoy a short nature program, and will then paint a related picture on canvas while they sip on some hot cocoa. Free for members; $5 each for non-members. Registration required – call 641-423-5309 www.co.cerro-gordo.ia.us/departments/lime-creek-nature-center/

Now Showing	Rating	Times
Collide	PG13	Fri-Sun: 11:50, 2:10, 4:35, 6:50, 9:40pm Mon-Wed: 4:35, 6:50, 9:40pm
Dogs Purpose	PG	Fri-Sun: 1:20, 4:20, 7:20pm Mon-Wed: 4:20, 7:20pm
John Wick Chapter 2	R	Fri-Sun: 1:10, 4:10, 7:00, 9:50pm Mon-Wed: 4:10, 7:00, 9:50pm
Lion	PG13	Fri-Sun: 12:00
Cure For Wellness	R	Fri-Wed: 3:40, 7:30 pm
Fist Fight	R	Fri-Sun:12:40, 4:20, 7:25, 9:45pm Mon-Wed:  4:20, 7:25,  9:45pm
Lion IN LDX	PG13	Fri-Wed: 6:55, 9:35pm
Great Wall In LDX	PG13	Fri-Sun:1:00, 4:00, 7:10, 9:40 pm Mon-Wed: 4:00, 7:10, 9:40p m
Lego Batman in LDX	PG	Fri-Sun: 11:40, 2:00, 4:30pm Mon-Wed: 4:30pm
Logan In LDX	R	Thurs:  7:00
Lego Batman	PG	Fri-Sun:12:30, 3:55 7:15, 9:35pm Mon-Wed: 3:55,  7:15, 9:35pm
Fifty Shades Darker	R	Fri-Sun: 12:50,3:50,  6:40, 9:40, 9:55pm Mon-Wed: 3:50, 6:40, 9:40, 9:55pm
Rock Dog	PG	Fri-Sun:  12:10, 2:20, 4:40, 7:20, 9:30pm Mon-Wed: 4:40, 7:20, 9:30pm
The Shack	PG13	Thurs: 7:00

Now Showing at Cinema West Theaters

(641) 421-1617 / www.cectheatres.com  / Movies starting Friday, February 24- Thursday March 2, 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.

MASON CITY ATTRACTIONS

·   Charles H. MacNider Art Museum- 303 2^nd 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.