December 14-January
3, 2017
Exhibit: Iowa Crafts:
43 - Charles
H. MacNider Art Museum (Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery), 303 2nd St. SE
(641-421-3666). The purpose of Iowa Crafts: 43 is to provide the public with
further enriching arts experiences and to promote interest in and recognition
of the accomplishments of Iowa artists. The competition for Iowa Crafts: 43 is
open to all residents of Iowa above high school age. Entries include: clay,
fiber, metal/wood, jewelry, and other craft media. All works are to be
original, entirely by the entering artist, and completed since September 2015. Exhibit will be on display until January 3, 2017. Exhibit
open during normal museum hours. https://macniderart.org/
December 15, 2017
Winter North Iowa
Farmers Market - Located at Willowbrook Mall, 1631 4th
St SW from 10am -2pm. Enjoy the good old
home grown fruits and vegetables and homemade baked goods. www.northiowafarmersmarket.com
December 15, 2017
Live Music: Matt
Woods-
Mason City Brewing, 28 E State Street
(641-423-1080). Live music by Matt Woods
- No cover charge; music starts at 6pm. https://www.facebook.com/masoncitybrewing/
December 15, 2017 –
February 10, 2018
Exhibit: Susanne
Crane: Selected Works - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum (Center Space Gallery),
303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). This exhibition features the paintings of Albert Lea, MN
artist Susanne Crane. The artworks highlight the natural landscape and,
perhaps, give the viewer a glimpse into the symbolic world. Open during
all normal operation hours of the Museum. Exhibit
will be on display until February 10, 2018. https://macniderart.org/
December 15-December
30, 2017
It’s Beginning To
Look A Lot Like Christmas - The Music Man Square, 308 S. Pennsylvania
Ave. (641.424.2852). A beautiful holiday display featuring music by composer
and Mason City native Meredith Willson, including his holiday classic
"It's Beginning to look A LOT like Christmas". Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 1pm-5pm. Closed
Monday & Holidays. Admission: $10 adults, $5 students. Children 6 &
under free. http://www.themusicmansquare.org/
December 15-17, 2017
Mite Jamboree – North Iowa Events Center Ice Arena, 3700 4th
SW (641-423-3811). Mason City Youth Hockey. www.masoncityhockey.com
December 16, 2017
Art on the Move (ages
7+) - Charles
H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Make a move
using different techniques and materials to create unique art and fun
experiments! Fee: $22.00, members $20.00. Event time: 9:30am-11:30am. http://macniderart.org
December 16, 2017
FREE Pictures with
Santa - Willlowbrook
Mall, 1631 4th St SW. 11am-1pm
bring your camera and get a FREE photo with Santa!
December 16, 2017
Roller Skating - Roller City, 600 2nd
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, $8 per skater. www.myrollercity.com
December 16, 2017
Ugly Sweater Party - Surf District Rock n' Roll Grill, 619 Buddy
Holly Place, Clear Lake, IA (641-357-1222). Get your ugliest Christmas Sweaters
out for the biggest Christmas part of the season, DJ to the max will be our
host for the evening. Ugly sweater Contest for most creative/ugliest sweater,
and sexiest sweater of the night. Drink specials all night long! Event time:
10pm-12am. http://www.surfdistrictgrill.com/
December 16, 2017
Breakfast with Santa
– Mason
City Country Club, 3331 19th St. SW (641-424-3014). Join us for
Breakfast with Santa from 9am-11am. The cost is $10 per adult/$7 per child
(6-10 years old), and 5 and under are free. This event will include kid’s
activities, letters to Santa, and is open to the public. Call 641-424-3014 or
email jbitker@masnocitycountryclub.com
to make your reservations.
December 16, 2017
Christmas Crafts – Lime Creek Nature
Center, 3501 Lime Creek Rd. (641-423-5309). Join us for our Christmas program!
This program begins at 10:00am, but feel free to come and go as you please.
There is no cost to attend but registration is required – call 641-423-5309 to
register. Event time: 10:00am-11:00am. http://www.co.cerro-gordo.ia.us/
December 16, 2017
Live Music: Morgan
Kahler -
Fat Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave (641-423-0737). Join Fat Hill Brewing for a
cozy country afternoon. A seasoned vocalist and guitarist, Morgan has been
performing for many years, sometimes opening for big acts like the Vic Ferrari
Band. Morgan cites her musical influences as favorite's country oldies, new
country hits, and even some rock and roll. Expect to hear tunes from some of
her favorites like Johnny Cash Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, and Journey
during her show. No admission fee; Fat Hill Brewing is a 21+ venue. Event time: 2pm to 5pm. http://www.fathillbrewing.com/
December 16, 2017
Spud-tacular – Clear Lake VFW, 219
Main Street (641-357-8050). Baked potato bar with all your toppings, live music
by Island Fever and silent auction starting at 10am. Free will donation.
December 16, 2017
What is This Light? – Holy Family Catholic
Church, 714 North Adams Avenue. Music of the Christmas season by Ola Gjeilo,
Matthew Culloton, Paul Mealor, Philip Stopford, John Rutter, Rene Clasusen and
Eric Barnum. Starts at 7:00pm. Tickets: Adults $10 advanced; $12 at the
door/Students $5 advanced; $6 at the door. Tickets are available by calling The
Electricians at 641-423-1867, be picked up at Soyphisticated Candles or online
at: www.unavocis.org
December 17, 2017
Santa Sunday at Music
Man Square - The
Music Man Square, 308 S. Pennsylvania Ave. (641.424.2852). Join us each Sunday
in December to take a picture with Santa. Adults $10, Students 18 and younger
$5, age 6 and under free; Holiday Family Pass $20 (pass is good any Sunday in
November 18-December 30) http://www.themusicmansquare.org/
December 17, 2017
Lunch with Santa – Mason City
Recreation Activity Room, 326 4th St. NE (641-421-3673). Join Santa
and his elves at 11:30am for a very special lunch! Lunch will be served by
Santa’s helpers with a holiday craft to follow. Fee $12 per child (children
must be accompanied by an adult). http://www.masoncity.net/pview.aspx?id=18101&catid=0
