December 21, 2017
Stuck in the Jungle (ages 6+) - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Get stuck into this art class! Complete jungle crafts and games to find your way out. Fee: $20.00, members $18.00. Event time: 5:30pm-7:30pm. http://macniderart.org
December 21, 2017
Christmas Centerpiece Class – Otto’s Oasis Floral Mason City, 30 E. State Street (641-424-7070). Blow your friends and family away with a one-of-a-kind floral centerpiece on your table for Christmas. The designers of Otto Oasis will guide you through the process of creating a fabulous piece to take home. Event time: 5:30pm-6:30pm. Cost $35 includes all materials. Stop in the store, or register online – www.ottosoasis.com
December 21-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 22, 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 23, 2017
Mr. Taco’s Christmas Piñata Party with the Arrieros – Mason City Brewing, 28 E. State Street (641-424-1080). Come celebrate the season with Mr. Taco and the Arrieros Band. Those ugly sweater parties are SO 2008. This year come get busy with beer, spicy food and music. While you’re at it help us bust open some piñatas or just watch (up to you). It’s going to be a great time! Event time: 7pm-11pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/1505347512847188/
December 26, 2017
Live Music: Michael Betz - Mason City Public Library, 225 2nd St. SE (641-421-3668). Michael Betz will play live from 11am-1pm. Free and open to the public. http://www.mcpl.org/
December 27, 2017
Live Music: Sam Crosser - Mason City Public Library, 225 2nd St. SE (641-421-3668). Sam Crosser will play live from 11am-1pm. Free and open to the public. http://www.mcpl.org/
December 27, 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/
December 27, 2017
Christmas Break at Lime Creek – Lime Creek Nature Center, 3501 Lime Creek Rd. (641-423-5309). It’s time to get the kids out of the house for some fresh air! All ages are invited to join us for an afternoon of snowshoeing and other for activities. There will be a warm fire burning in the center and hot chocolate will be served. Children Must be accompanied by an adult. Event time: 1:00pm-3:00pm. There is no charge but registration is required – call 641-423-5309.http://www.co.cerro-gordo.ia.us/
December 27, 2017
Kids & Canvas - Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S. Fourth St. (641-357-1998). Looking for something fun and creative to do with the kids or grandkids over Christmas break? How about a painting party for you and your favorite young person? The Clear Lake Arts Center is offering two adult and child classes - one at 10am and the other at 1:30pm. The painting is a beautiful winter scene of one of our favorite snowbirds - the cardinal. Art teacher Christina Newton will walk participants through the step-by-step process of painting on an 11” x 14” canvas. In the end, everyone walks away with a finished painting, ready to hang on the wall. All materials are provided, right down to the paint smocks. $40/couple (adult & child) Includes light snacks and beverages. Class size limited. To register, call or email the Clear Lake Arts Center at 641-357-1998 or clac@cltel.net. http://www.clartscenter.com/cgi-bin/index.pl
December 27, 2017
Arty Party: Canvas & Cocktails! - Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S. Fourth St. (641-357-1998). Grab a friend and meet us at the Clear Lake Arts Center at 6:30pm for an Arty Party! The painting is “Starry, Starry Snowman”. You’ll love painting this whimsical, winter scene on a 16’ x 20’ canvas. Arty Parties are fun-filled parties centered around an art activity with step-by-step instructions from an art instructor. Snacks and soft drinks provided, with the opportunity to purchase wine/beer. The cost is $32 for Arts Center members and $35 for non-members (cost includes all supplies right down to the paint smocks). Space is limited. To register, call 641-357-1998 or email clac@cltel.net http://www.clartscenter.com/cgi-bin/index.pl
December 28, 2017
Live Music: The Hats - Mason City Public Library, 225 2nd St. SE (641-421-3668). Sam Crosser will play live from 11am-1pm. Free and open to the public. http://www.mcpl.org/
December 28, 2017
Ice Fishing Fun! – Lime Creek Nature Center, 3501 Lime Creek Rd. (641-423-5309). Join us on Quarry Lake at the Lime Creek Conservation Area for a fun afternoon of ice fishing techniques for beginners. There will be a limited amount of equipment available; or purchase a rod/reel combo and job for $10.00. A door prize drawing will be held for kids at the end of the event. Pre-registration is required – call 641-423-5309. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Event time: 1:00pm-3:00pm. http://www.co.cerro-gordo.ia.us/
December 28, 2017
Winter Break Fun Day (ages 5-12) - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Looking for winter fun while on holiday break? Fill your day with cool winter activities. Snack provided. Event time: 9am-Noon. Fee: $25.00, members $23.00 https://macniderart.org/
December 28-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/
