August 18, 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/
August 18-24, 2017
Exhibit: Hava
Hegenbarth: Capturing the Natural World - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum(Center
Space Gallery), 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). The Charles H. MacNider Art Museum is pleased to
highlight the whimsical images created by Mason City artist, Hava
Hegenbarth. Hava
Hagenbarth: Capturing The Natural World, includes 29 prints
and drawings. Hagenbarth’s artwork, featuring an assortment of animals
and natural landscapes, will transport the viewer to the continent of Africa
without leaving North Iowa. Hegenbarth is retired from the U.S. Foreign Service
where she served primarily in Africa. She always had a love and talent
for art but pursued other interests in her career. She now has the free
time to create the art she loves and share it with Museum visitors. Exhibit
will be on display until September 23, 2017 - open during normal museum hours. https://macniderart.org/
August 18, 2017
3rd Annual
CLDT Glo-Run/Walk
-City Park/Sea Wall, Downtown Clear Lake (641-430-8765). We are excited to announce our 3rd Annual GLO-RUN! The
run/walk will start at 8:30pm at the seawall by City Park; the route will take the
runners down South Shore Drive to Pine Tree Park then back to the finish line
at the City Park seawall. There will be free glo-products, t-shirts (to those
who registered by Aug. 8th) and participants will be asked to wear reflector
tape! Participants are encouraged to have fun with this event- get a team
together, dress-up in glo-in-the dark gear, bright colored outfits, ect. Get
your group together today! If you are unable to run/walk during this event we
ask that you join in on the route to cheer on the participants- bring out your
lawn chairs along the route and enjoy watching while cheering us on! Registration is $25 and includes a T-shirt. Sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/IA/ClearLake/5kGloRunWalk
August 18, 2017
Fresh on Friday's - Central Gardens, 800 2nd
Avenue North (641-357-0700). Enjoy the ever-changing beauty of Central Gardens.
Come relax, learn and share. Young and old, the garden is a place of interest
to all. Coffee & seasonal refreshments served on the patio. The August
program will offer a variety of activities to get kids moving in the garden!
Yoga, dance, and bubbles (kids must be accompanied by an adult). Event time:
8:00am-11:00am. FREE admission. http://www.centralgardensnorthiowa.com
August 18, 2017
LIVE MUSIC: Four & Maben - The Landing, 1603 S.
Shore Drive (641-357-5123). Join us, from 7:30pm-10:30pm as Four and Maben
perform from The Landing - Randy Formanek of Randy & the Classics. No cover charge. https://www.facebook.com/events/1552542448136012
August 18, 2017
Friday Night Live – Central Park, Downtown Mason City, 9 N
Federal Ave (641-494-0003). Live music featuring the Hepperly Band, Classic Car
Show, inflatables, games, craft show, food vendors, beverage tent, and much
more! Admission is FREE / Event time: 6pm-10pm. www.mainstreetmasoncity.com
August 18, 2017
Live Music: Feldspar - Mason City Public Library (Library
Commons), 225 2nd St. SE (641-421-3668). Feldspar will play from
11am - 1pm in the Library Commons - FREE & open to the public. http://www.mcpl.org/
August 18 & 19, 2017
Iowa Independent Film Festival - IIFF presents 29
films from 6 countries. Several film makers will be onsite to share their
knowledge and expertise. Types of films showing are features, short films, and
documentaries. For more information on the films, please visit: http://iowaindie.org The 2017 Film Festival
will be held at The Main Event (112 2nd St. SE), and in the Mason
City Room at the Public Library (225 2nd St. SE) - please visit
website for schedule. Tickets are available in advanced (on website) or at the
door. The $30 ticket includes admission for both days and snacks/food.
August 19, 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/
August 19, 2017
FREE Community Day at Music Man Square - Music Man Square,
308 S Pennsylvania Ave (641-424-2852). Residents of Mason City are invited to
tour the square and Meredith Willson Museum for FREE. Great activities for the
whole family! Two showings of The Music Man video will be at 11:30am and
3:30pm. Ice Cream, popcorn, blow-ups, photo booth and more will be enjoyed from
11am – 6pm.
August 19, 2017
Pokemon Polymer Clay (ages 9+) - Charles H. MacNider
Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Day 2: More fun Pokemon
crafts! Event time: 2-4pm. Fee: $32, members $29. https://macniderart.org/
August 19, 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
August 19, 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
August 19, 2017
Kids Club (ages 5-12) - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2nd
St. SE (641-421-3666). Kids Club is a FREE class designed for kids ages 5-12, that
offers exciting opportunities for children to discover, explore, and create
art. Event time: 9am-11am. http://macniderart.org
August 19, 2017
Yoga Hike - Lime Creek Nature Center, 3501 Lime Creek Rd.
(641-423-5309). Join us for a relaxing and
rejuvenating Saturday morning as we hike approximately one hour, and enjoy a
30-45 minute outdoor yoga class as well. Preregistration
is not necessary. Please meet us in the nature center parking lot 10-15 minutes
early. Participants will be required to sign a waiver before we begin. Hikes
will be cancelled if it is raining or rain is imminent. Bring an old yoga mat or large towel / blanket, as
well as anything else you may want or need - such as water, insect repellent,
and sunscreen. We will carry our mats with us as we hike. Dressing in
comfortable and layered clothing, as well as appropriate footwear is
recommended. Live Love Yoga's Yoga Hike
is a free will offering event. Event time: 9:00am-10:30am. http://www.co.cerro-gordo.ia.us/departments/lime-creek-nature-center/
August 19, 2017
Anything Goes Poker Run - The Landing, 1603 S. Shore Drive, Clear
Lake (515-351-1142). 5th Annual - Clear Lake Jaycees Anything Goes
Poker Run! We call it the 'Anything Goes Poker Run' because literally, anything
goes! Feel free to bike, boat, walk, run for this FUN fundraising event.
Registration is from 10:30am-11:00am; card dealing beings at 6pm. Tickets are
$20 in advance & $25 at the door. To order tickets online visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anthing-goes-poker-run-clear-lake-jaycees-tickets-36675645844
For more information contact Logan Brinkman at 515-351-1142 or by email, cljaycees@gmail.com
August 19, 2017
30th Anniversary Celebration - 80's Style - Lady of
the Lake, seawall, Clear Lake (641-357-2243). We
are celebrating our 30th anniversary of cruising the beautiful waters of Clear
Lake this year! Break out your leg warmers and acid washed jeans, we're rockin
it in 80's fashion! We will have GRIN rocking the boat and Backyard Deli will
be catering. Call (641-357-2243) or email
us (cruiseclearlake@gmail.com) to purchase your tickets! $30 per person. Boarding will begin approximately 6:30. http://www.cruiseclearlake.com/
August 20, 2017
Let's Bring ' For the Love of the Game to Doc's Diamond'
Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series - North
Iowa Events Center, Hwy 122 West, 3700 4th SW (641-424-6515).
Help us raise 26K to purchase 'For the Love of
the Game' sculpture during this week's, weekly racing series. The sculpture
will then be moved and permanently placed at Doc's Diamond. Race
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 i.d. $10; Kids 12 & Under FREE; Pit Pass $25. http://masoncitymotorspeedway.com/schedule/
August 20, 2017
Slow Ride Sunday - Rancho Deluxe, 500 2nd St. NE. It's Waynes Ski and Cycle Slow Ride Sunday time and
the Iowa Grill is making our debut at the beautiful Rancho Deluxe Bicycle
Garden! This ride is free for all ages, and all abilities. A nice slow 7
or 8 miles (approx. 1 hour) using Mason City's amazing bike trails! Start and
end at the Rancho Deluxe. Ride begins at 5:30pm with food and drinks served
around 6:30. We will be serving Toasty Dogs along with iced tea and lemonade!
If you want to get a hands on experience of some history of Mason City this is
an amazing spot to do it! The Rancho Deluxe Bicycle Garden is made of many
pieces of Mason City history. Grab your bike, (maybe dust it off?) and come on down!
You'll never know what you'll find at Rancho Deluxe!
August 20, 2017
Picnics and Performances (featuring Jon & Jen) - 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. Featured
entertainment by Jon & Jen performing a variety of music. http://www.centralgardensnorthiowa.com
August 21, 2017
Birds, Butterflies & Bees:
Landscaping with Natives - Lime Creek Nature
Center, 3501 Lime Creek Rd. (641-423-5309). Join our naturalist intern, Brianna
Sholly, as she discusses how to create wildlife habitat in your own backyard.
Whether you have 400 acres of just a few flower pots, there will be ideas on
how you can incorporate native plants in just about any location. She'll
discuss some key habitat components for butterflies, bees, birds, and other
wildlife as well as how to maintain the habitat once it's created. This program
is FREE and open to the public; please call to register. Event time: 5:00pm. http://www.co.cerro-gordo.ia.us/departments/lime-creek-nature-center/public-programs/
August 22, 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/
August 22, 2017
Stebens Children
Theatre's Open House
- Stebens Children's Theatre, 616 N Delaware
(641-424-9802).
Join us to kick off the 2017-2018 SCT season from
6pm-8pm. It's a great time to tour the facility, ask questions and get your
thespian registered for classes. http://www.stebensct.com/
August 23, 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/
August 23, 2017
Fused Glass Sun
Catcher Class - Fat
Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave (641-423-0737). Join Market 124 at Fat Hill
Brewing for a fun and relaxed glass event. Market 124 will provide the tools,
colored glass and instructions for the class. Each sun catcher is 4in. square
and cost $35. One free drink included. Event time: 6pm-8pm. To register please
visit: https://squareup.com/store/market124masoncity/item/fused-glass-sun-catcher-fhb
August 23, 2017
Back to School Night -
Mason
City Family YMCA, 1840 S. Monroe Ave (641-422-5999). Join the Mason City Family YMCA for their 2nd annual Back to School
Night from 5-7pm. This is a free event for the entire community! 5-7pm FREE Try
the Y/ 6-7pm FREE Open Swim http://www.masoncityymca.org/
August 24, 2017
Thursdays on Main – Downtown Clear Lake
from 6-9pm. Enjoy a car show, music, food, family activities and much
more. Movie in City Park at 9pm. Call
Clear Lake Chamber (641-357-2159) for more information. www.facebook.com/ThursdaysOnMain/
August 24, 2017
A Reservation For
Murder -
Park Inn Hotel, 15 W. State Street, (641-423-0689). Join us for an evening of
scandal and fun as the mysterious death of a North Iowa resident unfolds around
you at the hotel! Thursday night's mystery includes a three course meal,
drinks, and the mystery, all for $100
per person. A cash bar will be available. Attire is casual, and prizes
are up for grabs! Get your ticket before they sell out! Available at the Wright
on the Park gift shop (17 S. Federal Ave), or at the Historic Park Inn Hotel
(cash or check only at HPI). To reserve your spot with credit card, call Wright
on the Park - 641-423-0689. Event time: 5:30pm-10pm. This event is for adults
ages 21+. http://wrightonthepark.org/
August 24 - 27, 2017
Noises Off - Mason City Community
Theatre, 215 S Delaware (641-424-6424) Called the funniest farce ever written,
Noises Off presents a manic menagerie as a cast of itinerant actors rehearsing
a flop called Nothing's On. Doors Slamming, on and offstage intrigue, and an
errant herring all figures in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic
play. Show time:7pm. Sun Show time: 2pm. Box office open 1-5pm weekdays. www.mccommunitytheatre.com
Now Showing at Cinema West Theaters
(641) 421-1617 / www.cectheatres.com / Movies starting Friday, Aug. 18 -
Wednesday, Aug. 23, 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.
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Now Showing
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Rating
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Times
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Girls Trip
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R
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Fri-Wed:
1:10, 4:00, 6:55, 9:55pm
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Dunkirk
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PG13
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Fri-Wed: 1:00,3:40, 7:10, 9:55pm
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Dark Tower
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PG13
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Fri-Wed:
12:10, 2:15, 4:30, 7:05, 9:40pm
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Spiderman Homecoming
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PG13
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Fri-Wed:
9:45pm
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Annabelle Creation
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R
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Fri-Wed: 11:40, 2:00, 4:20, 6:40, 9:50pm
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Hitmans Bodyguard
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R
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Fri-Wed: 4:05, 9:50 pm
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Hitmans Bodyguard In LDX
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R
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Fri-Wed: 12:40, 3:50, 6:50, 9:30pm
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Leap
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PG
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Sat-Sun: 10:00 am
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EMOJI MOVIE
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PG
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Fri-Wed:
12:00, 2:10, 4:25, 7:15, pm
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Kidnap
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R
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Fri-Wed:
12:20, 2:20, 4:35, 7:20, 9:45pm
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Nut Job 2 Nutty By Nature
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PG
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Fri-Wed:
11:50, 2:05, 4:10, 7:00, 9:25pm
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Logan Lucky
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PG13
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Fri-Wed: 12:50, 7:00pm
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Logan Lucky In LDX
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PG13
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Fri-Wed:
12:30, 3:55, 6:45, 9:35pm`
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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
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Frank Lloyd Wright Stockman House & Architectural
Interpretive Center - 530 1st St. NE - (641) 423-1923
Stockman House Tours: May thru Oct: Scheduled Tours on Mon., Tues., Wed. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m.; Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m. 1 p.m.,
2p.m. & 3 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. Admission: $10 adults, $5 Youth, not appropriate for children under 6
Architectural Interpretive Center & Gift Shop Hours: May thru October: Open during all scheduled tour times. November thru April: Saturday
10 a.m.-2p.m. Admission: A donation is requested when visiting the Architectural Interpretive Center. www.stockmanhouse.org.
Stockman House Tours: May thru Oct: Scheduled Tours on Mon., Tues., Wed. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m.; Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m. 1 p.m.,
2p.m. & 3 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. Admission: $10 adults, $5 Youth, not appropriate for children under 6
Architectural Interpretive Center & Gift Shop Hours: May thru October: Open during all scheduled tour times. November thru April: Saturday
10 a.m.-2p.m. Admission: A donation is requested when visiting the Architectural Interpretive Center. www.stockmanhouse.org.
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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
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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
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NIACC Art Gallery – 500
College Drive. Open to the public Monday – Friday 9am-4pm. Free admission. www.niacc.edu
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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.
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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
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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.
