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Exhibition: Common Thread by artist, Elizabeth Morisette
The ability to innovate the approach to artistry is what keeps work alive. Elizabeth Morisette continues to participate in transformative quilting workshops that refine their craft. Inspired by traditional log cabin techniques and the quilts of Gee’s Bend, they began experimenting with structure and storytelling through fabric. Amid current news coverage consumed by Morisette, certain repeated words sparked their creative process, influencing patterns, colors, and textures. The resulting collection, Common Thread reflects the connections that unite us, with recurring fabrics symbolizing our shared experiences. This exhibition invites viewers to explore the power of quilting as both art and narrative, weaving together themes of identity, history, and community. On view until May 3rd.
On display through Saturday, May 3, 2025
Open Wednesday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Visit the Clear Lake Arts Center’s website
Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S. 4th St.
A Journey Through Parkinson’s Disease
If you’re struggling with Parkinson’s disease or know someone who is, its helpful to know where to find support on the journey. Learn about the causes and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, and how treatments work, as well as therapeutic activities to do at home. This free interactive program is designed to help participants: recognize the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) understand what causes PD and how treatments work learn about therapeutic activities that can be done in the home Three 60 minute sessions will be led by trained ISU Extension and Outreach staff. For more information: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/parkinsons
Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
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Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.
Cards & Creativity
Cards & Creativity meets every Thursday that the library is open at 1:00 p.m. This is a weekly opportunity to meet up with others to play games or engage in your creative outlet of choice. You can work on fiber art, writing, music, drawing, or anything else that inspires you! We’ll provide coloring supplies and cards for you to use!
Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.
Business After Hours hosted by King Construction & Overhead Door
Join us at King Construction & Overhead Door to explore their services, from general contracting to overhead door solutions. Enjoy appetizers and refreshments while networking with fellow Chamber members, and don’t miss the garage door & opener presentations!
Participate in their fish bowl drawing for a chance to win a garage maintenance service valued up to $100!
Parking: Convenient parking is available in the lot next to the fire station on the north side of the main building. Additional parking can be found behind the building and on the street.
Free for Chamber members, no RSVP required. We look forward to seeing you there!
Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
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King Construction & Overhead Door, 101 N. 8th St.
Marketing Essentials Webinar
The NIACC Pappajohn Center presents Marketing Essentials, a live webinar designed to equip entrepreneurs with the skills they need to master the fundamental aspects of effective marketing strategies. You’ll learn how to construct a comprehensive marketing strategy, build a brand identity, create an effective online presence, and much more!
Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
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Online via Zoom. Registration is required.
NOW PLAYING: A Minecraft Movie (PG)
Four misfits find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve.
Thursday April 3 & Friday, April 4 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 5 & Sunday, April 6, 2025, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, & 7:00 PM
Lake Theatre, 4 N 4th St.
$5 adults, $4 children 12 & under
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Classic Albums Live: U2 – The Joshua Tree
Classic Albums Live has earned their reputation of performing rock music’s most influential albums live on stage just like you remember them. Featuring a roster of world-class musicians from across the globe, they will perform one of U2’s greatest albums, The Joshua Tree, in its entirety—note for note, cut for cut! The Joshua Tree includes hits such as “With or Without You,” “Where the Streets Have No Name,” “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” and more. Get ready for a night full of U2’s greatest hits!
Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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NIACC Auditorium, 500 College Dr., Mason City
Tickets start at $20
Karaoke at TAP’d
Thursday night in Clear Lake is all about karaoke at TAP’d! Jared & his crew are constantly updating the song book & coming up with new on stage effects to make it so much fun!
Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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TAP’d, 313 Main Ave.
Clear Lake Boats Spring Open House
This event offers special boat show pricing, live music, and food to celebrate the start of the season. You’ll find boat show specials with exclusive discounts on new & used boats, live music & drinks, and learn about storage options.
Friday, April 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Live Music 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Saturday, April 5, 2025 10:00 AM -4:00 PM
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Clear Lake Boats Showroom, 1604 South Shore Dr.
Live Music at TAP’d
Help us welcome JOE DEMERATH to TAP’d for his first show! JOE comes from Alabama to play us all sorts of country on a Friday night! He will not, however, have a banjo on his knee. Come help us pack the house for Joe’s debut gig at TAP’d! Joe plays all your favorite acoustic covers, especially Country and Rock, and he takes your requests all night! Joe is also an Army Combat Vet, and tips/donations go to help Local Iowa Vets!
Friday, April 4, 2025, 9:00 PM – Midnight
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TAP’d, 313 Main Ave.
One Vision Thrift Stores Loyalty Program Launch Event
Join us on Saturday, April 5th, from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at any One Vision Thrift Store location (Clear Lake, Fort Dodge, Waterloo) to celebrate the launch of our new and improved Loyalty Program! Stop by to learn about exciting new perks, enjoy special savings, and see what treasures you can find. Don’t miss out on a day of deals and surprises!
Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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One Vision Thrift Store, 830 Hwy 18
America in Harmony
The River City Chorus and Proud Image Chorus Presents America in Harmony.
Featuring 2022 and 2024 International Quartet Qualifiers Tapestry.
Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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NIACC Auditorium, 500 College Dr., Mason City
Dancing for the Dream
Dancing for the Dream is 43 North Iowa’s signature fund-raising event (a mock Dancing with the Stars). This event helps us raise money and awareness focused on building the dreams of north Iowans with disabilities.
This year’s lineup features community leaders, educators, business professionals, and dynamic duos ready to bring the energy and talent to the dance floor.
• Kelby Schultz – Mason City Chamber of Commerce, with Jenn Pope – Roots Nutrition Counseling
• Kelly Grunhovd – Prairie Ridge, with Andy Grunhovd – TruStile Doors
• Ashley Brodersen – Arbonne, with her daughter, Lila – Newman Catholic High School Student
• Mike Bahnsen – Clear Lake Bank & Trust, with June Bahnsen – GHV High School
• Ahna Larson – Blush Salon & Spa, with Carter Kline – NuCara
• Kaitlyn Ausborn – Cerro Gordo Asst. County Attorney, with Kendal Ausborn – Roosevelt Elementary
• Jerry Gatton – Newman Catholic School, with Sarah Staudt – Mason City Schools
Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Surf Ballroom, 460 North Shore Dr.
Live Music at TAP’d
The Kraft Brothers take the TAP’d stage for a Saturday show! These brothers from Kanawha absolutely know how to party! You’ll hear ALL country and rock at the show. They’ll play all your favorites from Johnny Cash and Dwight Yoakum to Eric Church and Kenny Chesney running through the timeline from the 50’s to today with plenty of surprises along the way.
Saturday, April 5, 2025, 9:00 PM – Midnight
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TAP’d, 313 Main Ave.
Writing Group
Bring a pencil and some paper (or grab your laptop) and join a community of writers. Use the time to work on a project or join in on the prompts and games provided. The group meets from 6:00 – 7:00 pm on Monday nights whenever the library is open.
Monday, April 7, 2025 from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St
Mystery Book Club: Hell’s Princess
The Mystery Book Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm in the library. Hell’s Princess by Harold Schechter: In the pantheon of serial killers, Belle Gunness stands alone. She was the rarest of female psychopaths, a woman who engaged in wholesale slaughter, partly out of greed but mostly for the sheer joy of it. Between 1902 and 1908, she lured a succession of unsuspecting victims to her Indiana “murder farm.” Some were hired hands. Others were well-to-do bachelors. All of them vanished without a trace. When their bodies were dug up, they hadn’t merely been poisoned, like victims of other female killers. They’d been butchered. Hell’s Princess is a riveting account of one of the most sensational killing sprees in the annals of American crime: the shocking series of murders committed by the woman who came to be known as Lady Bluebeard. The only definitive book on this notorious case and the first to reveal previously unknown information about its subject, Harold Schechter’s gripping, suspenseful narrative has all the elements of a classic mystery—and all the gruesome twists of a nightmare.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St
Exhibition: Earth Through the Lens
Celebrate Earth Month by visiting Earth Through the Lens photography exhibition! Visit photographers work from all levels, this contest showcases stunning images of the Iowa terrain. The public gets to vote for First, Second, and Third Place, along with an Honorable Mention winner. Don’t miss this chance to share your perspective and be part of a community that appreciates the beauty of Earth through photography! Part of the Earth Day Clear Lake monthling celebration.
On display April 8 through Saturday, May 3, 2025
Open Wednesday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Visit the Clear Lake Arts Center’s website
Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S. 4th St.