In the summer of 2011 the Museum hosted the exhibition, Everyone is a Critic!  The show was so successful we decided to host the exhibition again in 2012.  We took a few years off but the exhibition is back again with Everyone is a Critic III.  A selection of artworks from the Museum’s Permanent Collection

A variety of arts, crafts, in-home businesses, along with farmer’s market vendors.  Event hours Saturday: 9:00am – 3:00pm. Free admission.  https://thewillowbrookmall.com/events/

A variety of arts, crafts, in-home businesses, along with farmer’s market vendors.  Event hours Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm, Saturday: 9:00am – 3:00pm. Free admission.  https://thewillowbrookmall.com/events/

Fall/Winter/Holiday Extravaganza Style Show – with the latest fashions from Brown Shoes, Home Gift & Gallery, Moorman Clothiers, Saxony’s, Tried & True, Unique Repeats and Vintage Button.  Event time: 1:00pm.  Free admission.  https://thewillowbrookmall.com/events/

Back by popular demand!  Join us for our Halloween skate, Unicorn Takeover! Wear your Halloween costume or your best unicorn gear and enjoy a night of roller skating and unicorn fun!   Event time: 10am-Noon.  Prizes for best unicorn fan and best overall costume!  https://www.facebook.com/events/410296279525013/

Back by popular demand!  Join us for our Halloween skate, Unicorn Takeover! Wear your Halloween costume or your best unicorn gear and enjoy a night of roller skating and unicorn fun! The event is happening both Friday, October 18th, from 6-9pm, and Saturday October 19th, from 10am-Noon.  Prizes for best unicorn fan and best overall

We are kicking off year 3 of open mic at lorados with a new start time of 9 pm.  The stage is still open to anyone and tap beer and well drinks are still 2 for 1! https://www.facebook.com/events/422697925052532/

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

DUE TO SCHEDULING CHANGES, THIS SHOW HAS MOVED FROM SEPT. 21ST TO NOV. 30TH – APOLOGIES FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE! RECORD RELEASE SHOW! Event time: 8pm.  Free Admission. https://www.facebook.com/pg/masoncitybrewing/events/

Fat Hill Brewing and the 1910 Grille at the Historic Park Inn are teaming up to bring you one sublime night of beer and food pairing perfection.  Join executive chef Kurt Nyguard and FHB Brewer Jake on a journey through six courses, each served with a different Fat Hill beer.  This event is limited to

Teens and tweens grab a costume and join us on October 29 for a scary good time! Event time: 5:00pm.  Free Admission. https://www.facebook.com/events/459038474708464/

The FULL BAND will be back at Mason City’s famous Lorados! Come out and enjoy this great atmosphere with music from a wide variety of genres…plus Betty’s originals and maybe some surprises. Event time: 7pm – 10pm.  Free Admission. https://www.facebook.com/pg/Lorados-Mason-City-130885956977756/events/?ref=page_internal

The Mercury 3 is back for another Rockin’ Halloween at Lorados! Ages 21 and up, and as always, no cover charge! Wear a costume!  Event time: 10pm – 1:30am https://www.facebook.com/pg/Lorados-Mason-City-130885956977756/events/?ref=page_internal

FREE.FREE.FREE. Kid’s Club is a cool way to explore the visual arts and treasures of the MacNider Art Museum. Designed for children between ages 5-12. It’s hands-on, fun and absolutely FREE. Event time: 1:00 – 4:00pm. https://macniderart.org/

Jake will be making his Mason City debut at Brix Wine & Whiskey. There is a pub crawl going on this night, so if you can make it, crawl into Brix for some fine tunes and fine booze 🙂 let’s party!  Event time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm.  Free Admission.  https://www.facebook.com/pg/BrixWineAndWhiskey/events/?ref=page_internal

Iowa Crafts: 44, in the Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery. The purpose of Iowa Crafts: 44 is to provide the public with further enriching arts experiences and to promote interest in and recognition of the accomplishments of Iowa artists.   The exhibition remains open through January 15, 2020.  https://macniderart.org

Night 3 of our Speakeasy Halloween Weekend will feature Juni West & Betty (minus the Gents)! Individually, they are a couple of North Iowa’s most talented singer-songwriters, Together, well, let’s just say this is a unique show you would be crazy to miss.  Event time: 8pm – 10pm .https://www.facebook.com/pg/BrixWineAndWhiskey/events/?ref=page_internal

Iowa Crafts: 44 opened November 1st in the Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery.  Join an artists’ reception starting at 2 p.m.  Awards will be presented at 2:30 p.m.  The public is invited to attend and meet the exhibiting artists.  The exhibition remains open through January 15, 2020.  https://macniderart.org

Iowa Crafts: 44 opens on Friday, November 1 in the Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery .   The exhibition remains open through January 15, 2020.  https://macniderart.org/exhibitions/upcoming-exhibitions/iowa-crafts-44-2/

Night two of our Speakeasy Halloween Weekend will feature TWO talented musicians sharing the stage.  Levi is a local favorite and he has invited Des Moines musician Tyler Frazier to split the stage with him. Levi Smith jams original songs about growing up in the Midwest and covers a variety of modern and classic hits

The Hats are coming to Brix to help us kick off our fun filled Speakeasy Halloween Weekend!  Tuck your Trick-or-Treaters into bed and come enjoy a treat of your own!  Event time: 8:00pm – 10:00pm.  Free Admission.  https://www.facebook.com/pg/BrixWineAndWhiskey/events/?ref=page_internal

Join us for the Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. We will share our story and annual report, recognize the region’s entrepreneurs, and honor John K. and Luise V. Hanson’s vital contributions and support to North Iowa with the Legacy Award. The Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala will be held at NIACC Activity Center with

We are teaming up with our neighbor, The Decker House, to make a special night! Enjoy a delicious meal and see our hilarious production of Don Zolidis’ “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon”. One night only! October 25th! Make reservations through the MCCT box office by October 23rd!  Cost: $40 per person; Season ticket holder: $25 per

River City Men’s Rugby Club will be hosting the Iowa Phoenix Women’s Rugby team!  Enjoy a Sunday afternoon full of Women’s Rugby from amazing teams, Iowa Phoenix, NEIA Shield Maidens, and Des Moines Women’s Rugby Club. Pack coolers, grab your favorite chair and come enjoy some women’s rugby. Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm.   https://www.facebook.com/events/527329101335337/

Annual variety show presented by the North Iowa Area Community College Choir and NIACC Singers; showcasing quality choirs, couples, quartets, and quintets crafting compositions that are quick, colorful, cunning, crafty and sometimes even a little quirky.