Bruce's Column: March 2018

My column for March.
Not only is it 2018, we're a couple of months into it already. It's been a couple of years since I worked six days a week and I find myself with a new pattern for how the week passes. Instead of thinking it's Monday looking ahead to the shows for the week I'm thinking about taking the kid to school at 8 o'clock and being back in bed by 8:45. Tuesdays are the days to pick out the Songs of the Day for the week to come and pull the recycling tub and garbage receptacle out of the garage and putting them on the corner for Wednesday pick up which is the highlight of the day.
Thursday I post the Songs of the Day for the next week. I'm researching some stuff for the Insubordination Train all week and making notes of the things I don't want to forget.
Friday is the last day to have to get up before 10 for a couple of mornings.
A portion of the day is occupied with house work and other exciting activities like sifting the cat litter...now you know why I like golf season.
A legend in my spare time.
Again thoughts back to 1978 and the early days of 103.1/103.7 forty years is a long time to do anything and means among other things that a lot of my early friends here have aged along with me although I still can't get used to the idea that Randy Chesterman is 60.
Spring is just about upon us and the return of baseball, and yes, golf and being outside in the sunshine.
I hope the sun shines on you all month long, except at night unless you're in Alaska.

Here's What’s Happening in Mason City & North Iowa This Weekend

March 1-March 4, 2018

The Importance of Being Earnest - Mason City Community Theatre, 215 S Delaware (641-424-6424). The most famous of Oscar Wilde's comedies, this is the story of two bachelors, John 'Jack' Worthing and Algernon 'Algy' Moncieff, who create alter egos named Earnest to escape their tiresome lives. Things start to go awry when they end up together in the country and their deceptions are threatened to be discovered.  Box office open 1-5pm weekdays. Tickets: adults $15.00/Students $10.00.Show times Thursday-Saturday 7pm; Sunday 2pm. www.mccommunitytheatre.com 

March 1-March 14, 2018

Exhibit: Second Time Around: The Hubcap as Art - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum (Center Space Gallery), 303 2^nd St. SE (641-421-3666). The exhibition encourages viewers to think of artists not only as creators, but as creative problem solvers. Objects range in size from one hubcap to a series of objects; some are kinetic and incorporate sound; while others directly reference specific environmental issues. In some cases, the artist responded to the hubcap formally, by focusing on design elements like color, line, shape, and texture in humorous or fanciful ways. Open during all normal operation hours of the Museum. Exhibit will be on display until March 14, 2018. https://macniderart.org/

  

March 2, 2018

Gaelic Storm- North Iowa Area Community College Auditorium, 500 College Drive (641-422-4188). Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day early! Gaelic Storm returns for another year of blazing Celtic-inspired rock-and-roll. Don't miss the spectacular celebration at the NIACC Auditorium! Their latest album, Matching Sweaters, follows in their hard-working tradition, dishing up all of the ingredients fans have come to expect from Gaelic Storm - the drinking songs, sea shanties, furiously strummed instrumentals, and sing-along melodies- while spiking the mix with newer flavors. Eat it up, but make sure to save some room! There's plenty more where this came from. Show begins at 7:30pm. Tickets start at $20. Call for tickets 641-422-4188 or order online at www.niacc.edu/boxoffice

March 3, 2018

Polymer Clay (adult/teen class) -  Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2^nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Learn the basics of polymer clay while making fun floral pieces to cherish or give as a gift. Instructor, Laura will bake pieces after class to be picked up at a later time. Event time: 9am-noon. Fee: $35, members $31. https://macniderart.org/

March 3, 2018

Movies in March: Seed- Charles H. MacNider Art Museum (Salsbury Room), 303 2^nd St. S.E. (641-421-3666). A film about the importance of heirloom seeds to the agriculture of the world, focusing on seed keepers and activist from around the world. Movie starts at 2pm. No admission cost; the public is welcomed. www.macniderart.org

March 3 & 4, 2018

River City Spring 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-3pm. Daily Admission: $6. 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, 2018

Colton Dixon & Hawk Nelson - The Bridge, 440 N. Illinois Ave. (641-423-2000). Compassion International Presents an Evening with Colton Dixon & Hawk Nelson with special guest Sarah Reeves. Doors open at 6pm; show 7pm. Tickets $15 advanced/$20 door. Purchase tickets at Grace Church Office or https://www.itickets.com/events/394691

March 3, 2018

"Androcles and the Lion" - Stebens Children Theatre, 616 N. Delaware (641-424-9802). One of the most popular children’s plays ever written, this award-winning “Outstanding” play has been produced in twenty different countries.  A group of Commedia players; the stingy Pantalone, the bragging Captain, the romantic Lovers, the trickster Androcles, plus an endearing Lion-make Aesop’s fable a wild, colorful theatrical experience, chock filled with music and comedy. Tickets: $11.00 adults/$8 youth. Show time: 7pm. http://www.stebensct.com/

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Live Music At The Diamond Jo Casino in Northwood

March 2 & 3, Big Bob and the High Rollers, a high-energy, fully charged classic rock and roll band are gigging at the Big Wheel Bar, at the Diamond Jo Casino in Northwood, starting at 8:00 pm. With many years of party-making experiences, they’re sure to transform an evening into a good time as you spend the night singing and dancing with them.