North Iowa native Will Bartz will be bringing his new solo project Erwin Wilhelm Otto to Fat Hill Brewing. Former member of The Euclids, Bartz has recently relocated back to Iowa after living in Nashville for the last three years. During his time with The Euclids, Bartz worked with Grammy award winning producer Joe Trevino

The March Kids’ Club will be held on Thursday from 6:30-7:30 p.m.! This month’s theme is In An Eggshell! Kids’ Club is creative, hands-on fun for ages 5-12, and is absolutely free thanks to the sponsorship of First Citizens Power Saver Club. Registration is required to have sufficient supplies, so please call the Museum at

All the way from Wichita, Kansas, Haymakers is an acoustic Americana string band with a style that blends elements of bluegrass, country, blues, Western swing, and more. We were lucky enough to score a last-minute visit from these folks as a spot in their schedule opened up on their way to Minneapolis! Performance begins at

Originally from Puerto Rico, Fernando Ufret is a seasoned musician who now spends part of each year bringing his classical/flamenco/Spanish guitar infused music to the American Midwest.  His solo acoustic show has been running non-stop for 14 years, traveling from Aruba to Alaska.  His favorite music to play ranges from Jim Croce to Billy Joel

An in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation’s history of racial inequality.  Rated TV-MA.  Showing at 2pm.  Admission to all films is FREE and open to the public.  Popcorn will be provided.  http://macniderart.org/events-programs/film-series/

“Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all,” the wicked queen demands and the lovely Snow White is stolen away to a dark forest to be killed.  Instead she escapes and happens on a cottage full of dwarves.  One of the most popular fairytales ever told!!! Show time: Sunday, 2pm. Tickets:

“Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all,” the wicked queen demands and the lovely Snow White is stolen away to a dark forest to be killed.  Instead she escapes and happens on a cottage full of dwarves.  One of the most popular fairytales ever told!!! Show times: Saturday 7pm; Sunday,

“Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all,” the wicked queen demands and the lovely Snow White is stolen away to a dark forest to be killed.  Instead she escapes and happens on a cottage full of dwarves.  One of the most popular fairytales ever told!!! Show times: Saturday 4pm &

“Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all,” the wicked queen demands and the lovely Snow White is stolen away to a dark forest to be killed.  Instead she escapes and happens on a cottage full of dwarves.  One of the most popular fairytales ever told!!! Show times: Thursday & Friday,

Albert Lea’s Holly Kasper (Ryks) is a talented multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, with experience in piano, guitar, ukulele, accordion, and flute. She loves mixing and matching instruments to fit her easy-listening / americana / vocal-driven pop style. Expect to hear some covers from artists like Ingrid Michaelson, Ed Sheeran, One Republic, Adele, Andy Grammer, and more,

The February Kids’ Club will be held on Saturday from 9-11 a.m.! This month’s theme is Gumdrop Day!  Kids’ Club is creative, hands-on fun for ages 5-12, and is absolutely free thanks to the sponsorship of First Citizens Power Saver Club. Registration is required to have sufficient supplies, so please call the Museum at 641-421-3666. More

Set over one summer, the film follows precocious six-year-old Moonee as she courts mischief and adventure with her ragtag playmates and bonds with her rebellious but caring mother, all while living in the shadows of Walt Disney World.  Rated R.  Admission to all films is FREE and open to the public.  Showing at 2pm.  Popcorn

The Traveler brings his one man show to Brix! Performance begins at 8:00pm.  Free Admission.  https://www.facebook.com/pg/BrixWineAndWhiskey/events/?ref=page_internal

Explore the rugged Driftless Region, it’s fascinating geology, rare habitats and unique archeology in this  2018 documentary.   Not Rated, In English.  Admission to all films is FREE and open to the public.  Showing at 2pm.  Popcorn will be provided.  http://macniderart.org/events-programs/film-series/

No woodcarving experience is required. Tools are provided for this simple and easy method of carving. The classes take you from start to finish on your carving for beginners. For those that have completed the class before, there is the option for advanced learning; lettering and end grain is available. Instructor has over 10 years

In “Free Solo” Alex Honnold attempts to become the first person to ever free solo climb El Capitan.  “Free Solo” (2018), a documentary, is rated PG-13 (for brief strong language) and is 1 hour 40 minutes long.  Showing begins at 2pm.  Admission to all films is FREE and open to the public.  Popcorn will be

Join at Roller City for Noon Year’s Eve! A family-friendly New Year’s Eve Experience in North Iowa!  We constantly hear from parents that their children are too young to be out late celebrating New Year’s outside of the home.  Noon Year’s Eve at Roller City is a mix of roller skating, dancing, games, and more

Ryne Doughty is a Folk/Americana singer-songwriter out of Des Moines, IA, whose music is deeply rooted in real life stories of love, loss, work, and play. His stripped down, earthy sound is directly influenced by the small, rural town where he was born and raised. The hard-working, simple living, and friendly way of life of

North Iowa Events Center, 3700 4th St Sw., Mason City (515-689-4654).  Karts, Bikes, Quads and more will be back lighting up your North Iowa Fairgrounds.  Races on Saturday begin at 1:00pm.  Admission:  $10 adult; $5 children 6-12; Free 5 & under.  Pit passes: $20.    https://www.facebook.com/ADayofThunder/

Karts, Bikes, Quads and more will be back lighting up your North Iowa Fairgrounds.  Friday practice will be 7pm – 9pm.  Races on Saturday begin at 1:00pm.  Admission:  $10 adult; $5 children 6-12; Free 5 & under.  Pit passes: $20/1 day or $35/2 day.    https://www.facebook.com/ADayofThunder/

The January Kids’ Club will be held on Thursday from 6:30-7:30 p.m.! This month’s theme is Snow Fun!  Kids’ Club is creative, hands-on fun for ages 5-12, and is absolutely free thanks to the sponsorship of First Citizens Power Saver Club. Registration is required to have sufficient supplies, so please call the Museum at 641-421-3666. More

They’re back!  Juni and Betty packed the house in November so we’d be crazy to not have them back.  Juni West and Betty (& the Gents) are both amazingly talented singer-songwriters and together are quite magical.  You’ll want to come early to grab a seat! Free show – 21 and over! Performance begins at 8:00pm. 

Get ready for Ron & Steve Unplugged! You’ll be getting a wide variety of songs from 50s Oldies, to the British Invasion of the 60s, Classic Rock of the 70s, and onto the Pop Rock and Hair Metal of the 80s Come along the musical journey through time with some storytelling, bad jokes, and hi-jinx.

It’s once again time for the annual TubaChristmas in Southbridge Mall.  This promises to be the best year yet after last year’s eager participants.  If you have never joined us, please clear your calendar on December 14th and prepare yourself to experience great jocularity and holiday revelry.  You will need to bring your own instrument

Free Holiday Band Concert with selections including Christmas songs, marches, scenes from around the world and even a polka!  Performance begins at 4:00pm.