June 23 & 24, 2017
34TH Annual Summer
Musical: Seussical - NIACC Auditorium, 500
College Dr.(641-422-4188). The Broadway musical comes to Mason City! All of Dr.
Seuss characters live on stage! Tickets
available at Hy-Vee customer service desk and Mason City High School. Show
time: 7:30pm, both nights. https://www.masoncityschools.org/
June 23-25, 2017
Dressage Horse Shows - North Iowa Events Center, Hwy 122 West, 3700 4th SW
(641-423-3811). Dressage Bara Trac 1 Horse Show – Talented horse and rider
teams perform intricate patterns and difficult moves. www.northiowaeventscenter.org
June 23-25, 2017
North Iowa Splash Ben Newell
Memorial Swimming Invitational - Mason City Aquatic Center, 901 Birch Drive
(641-421-3673). Public is welcome to enjoy watching around 300 swimmers
compete. Events for all ages from children to seniors. Friday: warm ups 6pm / competition 7pm; Saturday & Sunday: 8am / competition
9am. https://www.teamunify.com/Home.jsp?_tabid_=0&team=ianis
June 23- August 16,
2017
Exhibit: In Her Own Right: Marion Mahony Griffin - Charles H. MacNider
Art Museum(Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery), 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666).
Marion Mahony Griffin (1871-1961) was one of
America’s first woman architects, a Chicagoan also known as a skilled artist,
environmentalist, and community activist. A central contributor to the Prairie
School of Architecture, her drawings of the Unity Temple and many other
projects introduced Frank Lloyd Wright’s early work to the world. Mahony
Griffin was the first registered woman architect in Illinois who became a
pioneer in architecture and community planning. A key member of Wright’s Oak
Park Studio for 15 years, she and husband Walter Burley Griffin won the
international design competition for Canberra, Australia’s national capital.
This exhibition traces her early life, her personal and professional
partnership with Griffin on three continents, the final years of her life in
Chicago—and sheds light on the work and legacy of a Chicagoan of immense but
often overlooked importance
June 23 -July 31, 2017
2017 Photo Contest- Lime Creek Nature Center, 3501 Lime
Creek Road (641-423-5309). This photo contest is for participants of all ages
to showcase nature and activity photos taken at Lime Creek or any of the Cerro
Gordo Country Conservation areas. Photos may be taken at any time of the year.
The photo contest is open to everyone. No more than three entries per
contestant. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place ribbons
and cash awards will be given in three categories: Youth(K-8), Youth (9-12),
& Adults. There will be two rounds of judging. Initial submission will only
be accepted electronically via email until Monday, July 31, 11:00pm. Send
submissions to LimeCreekPhotoContest@gmail.com
June 24, 2017
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
June 24, 2017
Buffalo Fun Run/Walk - Buffalo Run Golf Club, 13342 265th
St. Nora Springs (641-330-4211). Nora Springs Lion's Club is hosting the 6th
annual Buffalo Fun Run/Walk. Start time is 8:30am (if not pre-registered,
7:45am). Entry fee: 5K run/walk $20
(includes shirt) before 5/31/2017, after 5/31/2017 (not guaranteed shirt). For
any additional questions please call Megan Blick at 641-330-4211.
June 24, 2017
Roller Skating - Roller City, 600 2nd NW
(641-423-2000). Afternoon Skate: 1pm-4pm - The most popular session for parties
and larger groups; $5/skater & $15/family. Night skate: 7pm-10pm - Most
popular skating session with Jackpot Dice Game much more; $8/skater. www.myrollercity.com
June 24, 2017
Architectural Walking Tour - Charles H. MacNider
Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). 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. 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. https://macniderart.org/
June 24 & 25, 2017
Mason City Merchants Boys Baseball Tournament - Holcim Park (diamonds
South of the cement plant). The games will be from 9am - 5pm.
June 24, 2017
Amateur Radio Field
Day - Central
East Park (near shelters 2 & 3). Field Day is a picnic, a campout, practice
for emergencies, an informal contest and, most of all, FUN! Field Day is the
single most popular on-the-air event held annually in the US and Canada. This
event will be held from 11:00am - 8:00pm.
June 24, 2017
Janet Fish & Fresh
Fruit - Charles
H. MacNider Art Museum, 302 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). This
watercolor class will paint hot-air balloons while enjoying fresh fruit and a
look at Janet Fish's watercolor painting. No watercolor experience is needed
for this step-by-step class. Event time: 9am-noon. Fee: $17, members $15. https://macniderart.org/
June 24, 2017
Cannonball Day – East Park Prairie Playground (East State
Street). Kid’s Fun Run, Pedal Tractor Pull, Bill Riley State Fair Talent
search, inflatables, Smoky the train rides and evening entertainment. Also the
Lions Club chicken BBQ. 9:30 am- 9:30 pm. Held at East Park, Mason City. For
meal tickets contact: Dennis Wilson 641-423-5328 or email dandawilson@netconx.net. http://friendsofthe457.org/pview.aspx?id=1496&catid=4
June 24, 2017
Moonlight Movies – East Park Band Shell. “The Great Outdoors”. Movies are free and
begin at dusk.
June 25, 2017
Summer Garden Party -
Central
Gardens of North Iowa, 800 2nd Ave N. (641-357-0700).
Come and enjoy the
gardens, music, food and live auction. We will also be recognizing the donors
and volunteers who believe that an investment to enhance our environment and
provide an educational experience to the outdoors enhances our community and
enriches the lives of all who experience our public garden. Party is from
6pm-9pm with live auction at 7pm. Heavy hors d'oeuvres, beer, and wine will be
served. Tickets are $20 and are available at the Clear Lake Chamber, Clear Lake
Arts Center, Larson's Mercantile, Red Geranium, & Hyvee West (Mason
City). http://www.centralgardensnorthiowa.com
June 25, 2017
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 https://www.surfballroom.com/boxoffice/index.htm
June 25, 2017
My Brother's Keeper - First Congregational
UCC, 400 1st St. NE(641-423-0105). My Brother's Keeper will be leading
worship on Sunday, their second worship experience with the church! My
Brother's Keeper is a Cincinnati based Bluegrass/Folk band with a contemporary
sound, energetic live shows, creative musicianship and positive lyrics. Event
time: 10am-11am. Free https://www.firstchurchinmc.org/
June 25, 2017
Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series - North Iowa Events Center, Hwy 122 West, 3700
4th SW (641-424-6515). Weekly racing series featuring
Budweiser USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock
Cars, USRA B-Mods, USRA Hobby Stocks and Rookies Rockin’ USRA Tuners.
Times: Pit Gate opens at 4:00pm, Spectator Gates 5:00pm, Hot Laps: 6:00pm,
racing to follow. Tickets: General
Admission $12; Juniors (13-16), Seniors (65+), Military and First Responders
with proper ID $10; Kids 12 & Under FREE; Pit Pass $25. http://masoncitymotorspeedway.com/schedule/
June
26, 2017
Summer Arts Program - Clear
Lake Arts Center(CL Tel Studio), 17 S. 4th Street, Clear Lake, Iowa
(641-357-1998). Aspiring young artist are invited to participate in numerous
artful experience this summer at the Clear Lake Arts Center from 10:30am to
Noon on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. This program is open to all ages (children
under 5 must be accompanied by an adult). Class fee is $8 per class or purchase
a punch card with 5 punches for $30. http://www.clartscenter.com/cgi-bin/index.pl
June 26, 2017
Stuffed Animal Sleepover - Mason City Public
Library, 225 2nd St. SE (641-421-3671). Wear your
pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal to a special bedtime storytime!
We will share stories, songs, a snack, and a craft with our stuffed animal
friends. When it's time to go home, you will leave your stuffed animal at the
MCPL for our first-ever Stuffed Animal Sleepover! We will chronicle stuffed
animals' adventures so you can see what kind of antics they got up to while the
MCPL was closed! Pick up your animals anytime after 1:00pm the following day,
June 27th. This event will be held in the Mason City Room and is FREE to
everyone registered for the MCPL Summer Reading Program. All ages welcome with
a responsible adult. Event time: 6:00pm-6:45pm.
June 26-29, 2017
Day Camp - Those Amazing Animals!- Lime Creek Nature
Center, 3501 Lime Creek Rd, (641-423-5309). Each day (June 26-30) will focus on
a different animal group. Children entering the third and fourth grades
will enjoy a variety of educational outdoor activities, and will be provided
with a snack each day. Cost for the camp is $15 per child for members of Lime
Creek Nature Center, and $20 per child for non-members. Pre-registration
is required by Wednesday, June 21. Call 641-423-5309 to register or for more
information. Event time: 9-11:30am http://bit.ly/2iTXIkR
June 26-29, 2017
Summer Art Camp - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 302 2nd
St. SE (641-421-3666). It is time to get creative by mixing it up with a
variety of materials like collage, wire, paint, clay and much more. This will
be a unique and creative week. Snacks will be provided. Fee: $65, members $58.
Program: June 26-June 30 from 8am-noon. https://macniderart.org/
June 27, 2017
North Iowa Farmers
Market -
Located the corner of 1st NE & N Delaware – Parking lot South of
the First Congregational Church Enjoy the good old home grown fruits and
vegetables and homemade baked goods, 4pm to 6:30pm. www.northiowafarmersmarket.com/
June 27, 2017
Art Parties - Clear
Lake Arts Center, 17 S. 4th Street, Clear Lake, Iowa (641-357-1998).
Parents, looking for a night away from the kiddos? The Clear Lake Arts Center
is offering their adult painting classes, Arty Party with a Twist: Cocktails
& Canvas! Art parties are an evening of fun, friends and artistic
expression and begin at 6:30pm.
Participants will get step-by-step instructions for painting on an
11" x 14" canvases. Cost: $30 art
members/ $32 non-members. All materials are provided, right down to the
paint smocks. http://www.clartscenter.com/cgi-bin/index.pl
June 27, 2017
Silly Scavenger Hunt -
North
Iowa Farmers Market, City parking lot at the corner of 1st NE and N
Delaware (641-430-4084). Let the hunt begin. Bring the kids to the farmers
market for the silly scavenger hunt! Event time: 4:00pm-5:30pm Free event for
kids. http://bit.ly/2rRwZNK
June 27, 2017
Lunch & Learn - Charles H. MacNider
Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Learn about the Marion
Mahony Griffin exhibit with Curator Mara Linkey-Deegan. This program is open to the public from noon
to 1pm, bring your lunch if you wish. Lunch and Learn also serves to keep
docent volunteers informed. https://macniderart.org/
June 28, 2017
Kids & Canvas - Clear Lake Arts
Center, 17 S. 4th St., Clear Lake (641-357-1998). An adult and child
painting class. Christina Newton will walk participants through the
step-by-step process of painting on canvas. in the end, everyone walks away
with a finished painting, ready to hand on the wall. All materials are
provided, right down to the paint smocks. $40 per couple (adults and child).
Includes light snack and beverages. Event time: 1:30pm. http://www.clartscenter.com/cgi-bin/index.pl
June 28, 2017
FREE Trivia Night - Mason
City Brewing, 28 E State Street (641-423-1080).
Join us for FUN and FREE America Pub Quiz Trivia every Wednesday at
Mason City Brewing! Prizes, brews and a great time! Doors open at 6:00pm with
trivia from 7pm-9pm. https://www.facebook.com/masoncitybrewing/
June 28, 2017
Learning to Throw (ages 10+)- Charles H. MacNider
Art Museum, 302 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). This class is for
experience handbuilders who want to learn more! Wednesdays, June 7-July 19
(skips July 5). Fee: $50 members/ $55 non-members. Event time: 9:30am-11:30am https://macniderart.org/
June
28, 2017
Summer Arts Program - Clear
Lake Arts Center(CL Tel Studio), 17 S. 4th Street, Clear Lake, Iowa
(641-357-1998). Aspiring young artist are invited to participate in numerous
artful experience this summer at the Clear Lake Arts Center from 10:30am to
Noon on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. This program is open to all ages
(children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult). Class fee is $8 per class
or purchase a punch card with 5 punches for $30. http://www.clartscenter.com/cgi-bin/index.pl
June 28, 2017
Hand Building with
Clay (Session 1) - Charles
H. MacNider Art Museum, 302 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666).
An introductory class for kids who are curious about the versatility of clay and want to try out its limitless possibilities. Time: Wednesdays: June 7-July 19 (skips July 5th), Noon-1:30pm. Fee: $55, members $50. https://macniderart.org/
An introductory class for kids who are curious about the versatility of clay and want to try out its limitless possibilities. Time: Wednesdays: June 7-July 19 (skips July 5th), Noon-1:30pm. Fee: $55, members $50. https://macniderart.org/
June 28, 2017
Ventriloquist Kevin
Horner- Mason
City Public Library, 225 2nd St. SE (641-421-3671). Meet Kevin Horner and his hilarious crew of puppets! Kevin has 20 years
experience and is a three-time People's Choice Award winner for the art of
Ventriloquism! This show will be held in the Mason City Room and space will be
limited on a first come, first served basis. This event is FREE to everyone who
is registered for the MCPL Summer Reading Program. Event time: 1:00pm-2:00pm. http://www.mcpl.org/
June 28, 2017
All-Iowa Cheese &
Beer Flight Night (SOLD OUT)- Fat Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave
(641-423-0737). We're pairing four delicious
small-batch cheeses from around the state with four taster size Fat Hill
Brewing beers. Different flavors in the cheeses bring out flavors in the beer
you may not have noticed before. It's a fun way to re-learn a beer you're
already friends with ...and an easy way to try new ones. Your $20 ticket price
includes the cheese flight and accompanying beers (four types of cheese/four
beers) and a few crackers/fruit/nuts as well to refresh the pallet in between
tastings. No substitutions. Tickets are
required. Walk-in requests for cheese flights
unfortunately cannot be fulfilled. Due to space restrictions in the brewery and
cooler, we are selling exactly 50 tickets and no more, so if you're interested
we suggest you buy now. Register here. Come in any time from 4pm-11pm to claim
your goodies! www.fathillbrewing.com/
June 28 & 29, 2017
Lionne Designs Jewelry
Sale - Mercy
Medical Center (East campus), 100 4th St. SW (641-428-5642). Mercy
Ambassadors will be hosting the Lionne Designs Jewelry Sale Wednesday, June 28
from 10am-6pm and Thursday, June 29 from 7am-3pm. http://www.mercynorthiowa.com/mercy-ambassadors
June 29, 2017
Library After Dark - for Young Adults Only!- Mason City Public
Library, 225 2nd St. SE (641-421-3671). Ever wanted to hang out at the MCPL after it closes? Well, here's your
chance! Join Calista and Kellie for a fun night at the library after dark. This
event is for 11-18 year old ONLY. Space is limited and you must be registered
to attend. Event time: 8:30pm-10:30pm http://www.mcpl.org/
