My Column for April--Bruce Wasenius

Hi again, I hope it's been a good March for you.
The Fourth month already. Hopefully you are warm and snow free. I am more than ready for some sunny 80 degree weather.
For the first time since 1959 Easter and April 1st both are on this Sunday. It's April Fool's Day. Are you a prankster?
I've really been much of a fan of practical jokes. Pretty much amounts to waking everyone up with You Should See All This Snow, catch them early before they can realize what's up.
All of the April firsts when I was on the air I usually either say we were converting to talk radio or something.
When I was in the Navy one year on this day I told my parents I was coming home on leave on the 2nd and Surprised them on the 1st.
Nastiest one another April Fool's Day was going home again and had to be at the airport early so I set my alarm for 4:00 am and wound it up and locked it in my locker. It was a wind up alarm so once it went off you had to manually shut it off or wait until it wound down. That was a good one.
Last night I recorded a happy Christmas message to play right after midnight and haven't done much today.
I have commented before about the Surf Ballroom and the vibes from being there.
Last night was sold out somewhere near 2000 people in attendance for a rock concert. I have been to a number of Winter Dance Parties there and those are always sold out. Part of the joy comes from listening to those that are there for the first time and of course it's like old times with the people who I've known from anywhere in the last 40 years.
In it's own way the shows that have only a few hundred in the crowd are more intimate and have a special feeling shared by by everyone.
Anyway I really don't have any "deep thoughts" to share with you. I'll probably think of all kinds of things I meant to comment on as soon as I finish.
Being Insubordinate is a matter of thinking outside the norm without getting into legal trouble or fired or having someone think you're a butt head. But that's up to you.
Until May 1st enjoy the moments of peace and happiness whenever you get the chance.

Trust Your Hair To A Professional!

More Easter Weekend

 

March 30-April 15

‘Rumors’

Tallgrass Theatre presents the classic Neil Simon farcical comedy about confusion and miscommunication among four couples who are gathering to celebrate a 10th wedding anniversary, despite the fact that the host, the Deputy Mayor of New York, has suffered a flesh wound after shooting himself before his guests arrive. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 15. Rex Mathes Auditorium, 1401 Vine St., West Des Moines. Tickets are $17 at tallgrasstheatre.org.

March 31

“Weird Al” Yankovic

Don’t miss the rare chance to share an intimate evening with satirist and multi-Grammy winning artist, as he forgoes his fun parodies like “Eat It” and “Amish Paradise” for his original non-parody songs from his 14-album catalog. A true American icon, “Weird Al” has sold millions of albums over the past 30 years. He plays at Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave., at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $39.50 at hoytsherman.org.

April 3-8

‘ The Humans’

When Erik Blake breaks tradition and brings his Pennsylvania family to celebrate Thanksgiving at his daughter’s apartment in Lower Manhattan, his family’s biggest fears and greatest follies are brought to light as things start to go bump in the night. See why this play by Stephen Karam took home the 2016 Tony Award for Best Play. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St. Tickets start at $35 at desmoinesperformingarts. org.

April 4

‘Rockin’ Road to Dublin’

See World Champion Irish dancers Scott Doherty and Ashley Smith, along with an elite cast of musicians and dancers, in this new show that combines the art of an Irish dance show, the power of a rock concert and the finish of a Broadway theatrical production. 7:30 p.m.

Stephens Auditorium, 1900 Center Drive, Ames.

Tickets start at $25 at center.iastate.edu.

Busted - Des Moines Storytellers Project

Hear your neighbors and friends share their stories of “Busted: Stories of When I Got Caught,” part of the Des Moines Storytellers Project. Starting this season, there will be two performances each evening, 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Temple for Performing Arts, 1011 Locust St.

Tickets are $11.50 for General Admission and $26.50 for VIP Tickets that include premiere seating, a special gift bag and one complimentary drink. Purchase tickets at desmoinesperformingarts.org.

April 5-June 14

Authors Visiting in Des Moines

AViD is back for its 18th season. The annual series entertains hundreds of Iowans each year by bringing in noteworthy authors for engaging conversations.

April 5: Ryan Holiday at the Central Library.

April 10: John Lescroart at the Central Library.

April 23: Amor Towles at Roosevelt High School May 3: Stephanie Powell Watts at Des Moines University.

May 15: Lea Berman and Jeremy Bernard at the Central Library.

June 14: Russell Shorto at the Central Library.

April 6

Shattered Glass

Experience the modern sound of the 16-member string orchestra that performs without a conductor and plays from a wide repertoire of composers, from Bach to Stravinsky. 7:30 p.m. Stephens Auditorium, 1900 Center Drive, Ames. Tickets start at $25, and enjoy a pre-show dinner for $32 per person. Get your tickets at center.iastate.edu.

Eric Idle is 75?!

MacNider Museum News

OmniTel Communications

(641) 749-2531
question@omnitel.biz

608 E Congress St.
Nora Springs, Iowa 50458

Nora Springs Hours:
Mon – Thurs : 7am – 6pm
Fri – Sun : Closed

Rudd Hours:
Tues – Fri : 7am – 6pm
Sat – Mon : Closed

Easter Weekend Dayplanner

March 29, 2018

Live Music: Levi Smith – Fat Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave (641-423-0737). A native of Mason City with 17 years playing experience, Levi sings about life and love through his crisply fashioned originals and covers a variety of classic and modern rock songs that range from The Beatles and Bob Dylan to Nirvana and Modest Mouse. You’ll love his alternative folk rock-styled sound during this super casual after-work show. Free Event; must be 21+. Event time: 6pm-9pm. http://www.fathillbrewing.com/listofevents/2017/11/18/levi-smith

March 30-May 23, 2018

Exhibit: Art of the 1940’s - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum (Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery), 303 2^nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Viewers will be treated to forty artworks, from the Museum’s Permanent Collection, which were all created in the 1940s. Open during all normal operation hours of the Museum. Exhibit will be on display until May 23, 2018. https://macniderart.org/

March 31, 2018

Peter Frampton – Surf Ballroom, 460 N Shore Dr, Clear Lake (641-357-6151). Grammy winner Peter Frampton remains one of the most celebrated artists and guitarists in rock history. At 16, he was the lead singer and guitarist for British band the Herd. At 18, he co-founded one of the first super groups, seminal rock act Humble Pie. His session work includes such legendary artists as George Harrison, Harry Nilsson, David Bowie, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ringo Starr, John Entwistle and many others. His fifth solo album, the electrifying Frampton Comes Alive! is one of the top-selling live records of all time. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets $39 advanced/$44 at door. https://www.surfballroom.com/boxoffice/index.htm?enum=9ea978cd2d1e415d19ed4bdf25cd66e7

  

March 31, 2018

Live Music: Jordan Mayland – Fat Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave (641-423-0737). Expect to hear many of Jordan’s songs and his favorite covers (from bands like the Beatles, Tom Petty, and Weazer) during this rare North Iowa solo set. Event time: 5pm-8pm. No admission fee – Must be 21+. http://www.fathillbrewing.com/listofevents/2017/9/30/jordan-mayland

April 2, 2018

Pints & Politics – Mason City Brewing, 28 E. State Street (641-430-0225). Join us for tasty local brews and event tastier political discussion. Find out which candidates align with the issues you hold near and dear. Event time: 5pm-7pm.  http://www.masoncitybrewing.com/

3D Sculpting (ages 7+) – Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2^nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Explore your creativity by shaping or combining materials to make a 3D sculpture artwork. Event time: 5:30pm-7:30pm. Fee: $20, members $18. https://macniderart.org/

April 4, 2018

Lightwire Moon Mouse-  North Iowa Area Community College Auditorium, 500 College Drive (641-422-4188). Marvin the mouse wants to be popular. Constantly bullied and picked on by the "cool" rats, he is labeled as a loser and a geek. To get away from the continuous badgering, he retreats into his science book and a world of fantasy. He longs to have adventures and to be the hero. Join Marvin on the space adventure of a lifetime - a trip to the surface of the moon on his homemade rocket where he meets a strange cast of misfit creatures and learns of infinite peril and awesome beauty. Will Marvin make his dreams come true and win the glory and acceptance he craves? Show time:10am & 12:30pm; School show. www.niacc.edu/boxoffice

April 5, 2018

Shattered Glass- North Iowa Area Community College Auditorium, 500 College Drive (641-422-4188). Shattered Glass is an exciting new classical music group based out of New York City - young, innovative, and virtuosic. These young musicians have studied at prestigious music schools including Juilliard, the Manhattan School of Music, and Boston Conservatory. At the core of Shattered Glass is a commitment to the special relationship it creates between audience and ensemble. By performing without a conductor and tailoring each performance with exceptional attention to audience an venue, listeners can't help but experience a connection with every one of the musicians. Barriers typical of the classical music experience are, well, shattered! Show begins at 7:00pm. Adults $20/ Students $10. Call for tickets 641-422-4188 or order online at www.niacc.edu/boxoffice

April 5, 2018

Puppet Show: “Willy the Woolly” – Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2^nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Puppet Show, “Willy the Wooly” performs at 3 different times: 10am, 1pm & 6pm.Free admission. https://macniderart.org/

April 5-May 23, 2018

Exhibit: Art of the 1940’s - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum (Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery), 303 2^nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Viewers will be treated to forty artworks, from the Museum’s Permanent Collection, which were all created in the 1940s. Open during all normal operation hours of the Museum. Exhibit will be on display until May 23, 2018. https://macniderart.org/

    

Showing at Cinema West Theaters

(641) 421-1617 / www.cectheatres.com  / Movies starting Friday, March 30 – April 5, 2018

General admission is $9.00; matinees general admission (before 6 p.m.) is $7.00;

Children (3-12) and seniors (62 and over), $6.50 all times. 3D movies additional $2.25.

Now Showing	Rating	Times
Gods Not Dead A light In Darkness	PG	Fri-Sun: 1:00pm, 4:00, 7:00, 9:30 Mon-Wed: 4:00pm, 7:00, 9:30
Gods Not Dead A Light In the Darkness In LDX	PG	Fri.-Sun: 11:35am, 1:55pm, 4:15 Mon-Wed: 4:15 pm
I Can Only Imagine	PG	Fri-Sun: 1:15pm, 3:50, 7:10, 9:35 Mon-Wed: 3:50pm, 7:10, 9:35
Midnight Sun	PG-13	Fri-Sun: 12:00pm, 2:10, 4:30, 7:15, 9:45 Mon-Wed: 4:30pm, 7:15, 9:45
Pacific Rim Uprising	PG-13	Fri.-Sun: 11:40pm, 2:00, 4:20, 7:05, 9:50 Mon-Wed: 4:20pm, 7:05, 9:50
Paul Apostle Of Christ	PG-13	Fri.-Sun: 11:45am, 2:05pm, 4:25, 6:55, 9:35 Mon-Wed: 4:25pm, 6:55, 9:35
Ready Player One	PG-13	Fri.-Sun: 12:40pm, 6:40 Mon-Wed: 6:40pm
Ready Player One 3D	PG-13	Fri-Wed: 3:45pm, 9:40
Ready Player One In LDX	PG-13	Fri-Sun:  12:20pm, 3:40, 6:35, 6:45, 9:35, 9:45 Mon-Wed: 3:40pm, 6:35, 6:45, 9:35, 9:45
Sherlock Gnomes	PG	Fri-Sun: 12:10pm, 2:20, 4:35, 7:20, 9:30 Mon-Wed: 4:35pm, 7:20, 9:30
Tomb Raider	PG-13	Fri-Sun: 12:50pm, 3:55, 7:00, 9:40 Mon-Wed: 3:55pm, 7:00, 9:40

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 Architectural Interpretive Center - 530 1st St. NE - (641) 423-1923
November thru April: Saturday 10 a.m.-2p.m. 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. & Sun. 11:30am & 1:00pm; Sat. 11:30am 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