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Pastel Seasons: Recent Pastels Portraying the Midwest by Tom Christopher
Celebrate the vibrant pastel paintings of Tom Christopher. This exhibit highlights Christopher’s beautiful approach to working with pastels of various landscapes depicting different seasons shown throughout the Midwest. The Pastel Seasons exhibit will be on display until December 20th.
Arts Center is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Exhibit runs through December 20, 2024.
Visit the Clear Lake Art Center’s website
Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S 4th St.
Business Transition Planning
Future-proof your business with a succession plan Does your business have a vision for the long-term? Develop the strategies you need to future-proof your business in this free workshop led by the experts. Speakers from The Business Brokers and BrownWinick Law Firm will guide you through everything you need to know about planning for the future. Seats are limited – please register in advance to secure your spot!
Key Topics Covered:
Business transition strategies to ensure financial protection for your family & key employees
Business liquidity tax planning Sales, operating and transition agreements
Planned controls and transfer of interests for closely held businesses
How to explore different transition options without creating damage or rumors
How to value your business How to market the sale of a business
Who Should Attend? Attorneys, Banking Associates, Brokers, Business Owners, Chamber & Community Leaders, CPAs, Economic Developers, Trust Agents
Thursday, November 14, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
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NIACC Pappajohn Center, Room #117, 500 College Dr., Mason City
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, November 14, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N 4th St.
Chess Club
The 1st session of Chess Club will run October 3 November 21 (not October 31) on Thursdays from 3:30 5:00 p.m. Players of all ages & abilities are invited to join us during this time. The first 30 minutes will include instruction and snack, followed with lots of free play games. Children ages 8+ wishing to ride the bus from Clear Creek must register for the program, but teens and adults are welcome to join us on a drop-in basis. If you only want to play (no instruction), feel free to join us from 4-5 p.m. for some pick-up games. Please direct all questions to Brianna at librarykids@cltel.net.
Thursday, November 14, 2024, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
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Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N 4th St.
Brave New World Book Club: The Calculating Stars
Dystopia is an imagined state or society in which there is great suffering or injustice. Usually these imagined states end up ominously reflective of our own society. The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal: On a cold spring night in 1952, a huge meteorite fell to earth and obliterated much of the East Coast of the US, including Washington, DC. The ensuing climate cataclysm will soon render the Earth inhospitable for humanity, as the last such meteorite did for the dinosaurs. This looming threat calls for a radically accelerated effort to colonize space and requires a much-larger share of humanity to take part in the process. Elma York’s experience as a WASP pilot and mathematician earns her a place in the International Aerospace Coalition’s attempts to put man on the moon, as a calculator. But with so many skilled and experienced women pilots and scientists involved with the program, it doesn’t take long before Elma begins to wonder why they can’t go into space, too. Elma’s drive to become the first lady astronaut is so strong that even the most dearly held conventions of society may not stand a chance against her.
Thursday, November 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N 4th St.
Adult BINGO at Elly’s
Join us for lots of laughs, fun and adult toys! Must be 21+.
Thursday, November 14, 2024, 6:30 PM
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Elly’s Lounge, 12 South Shore Dr.
NOW PLAYING: Red One (PG-13)
After Santa Claus – Code Name: RED ONE – is kidnapped, the North Pole’s Head of Security (Dwayne Johnson) must team up with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter (Chris Evans) in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.
Opens Thursday, November 14th
Monday-Friday at 7:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, & 7:00 PM
Purchase tickets online
Lake Theatre, 4 N 4th St.
$5 adults, $4 children 12 & under
Trivia Thursday
Think you know it all? Gather your friends and put your knowledge to the test every Thursday at Lake Time Brewery for a night of fun, friendly competition, and craft beer! The trivia topics change weekly, so make sure to check our Facebook page for updates. Whether you’re a history buff, pop culture fanatic, or just love a good challenge, there’s something for everyone.
Great prizes, great brews, and great times await—see you there!
Thursday, November 14, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Lake Time Brewery, 801 Main Ave.
Karaoke at TAP’d
Karaoke is Thursday night in Clear Lake! Jared & his crew are constantly updating the song book & coming up with new on stage effects to make it so much fun!
Thursday, November 14, 2024, 8:00 PM – Midnight
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TAP’d, 313 Main Ave.
Live Music at TAP’d
We finally get to bring Scott Larsen back to TAP’d! Scott plays a variety pack of genres including country, classic rock and 90’s rock! You’ll hear some of your favorites from The Eagles, Tyler Childers, Noah Kahan and much more! Scott takes the stage at 8!
Friday, November 15, 2024 at 8:00 PM
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TAP’d, 313 Main Ave.
Scribble Saturdays
Hey, future Picassos and mini Monets! Get ready for a morning full of artistic adventures as we dive into the FUN-damentals of art! Capacity: 14 Students Per Class, ages 8-11.
Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S 4th St.
$12 per child
Scrabble Saturday
Join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month for a couple hours of wordsmithing! Whether you’re a seasoned Scrabble enthusiast or just learning, this is a great opportunity to meet other word lovers and engage in some friendly competition!
Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.
Live Music at TAP’d
Jake Schrodt, our original DSM party boy, is back! Jake plays a wide variety of country and rock from Chris Stapleton and Tyler Childers to Van Morrison, Bill Withers, Tom Petty and a whole lot more! Jake’s shows are always a party, playing all your favorite country and rock songs while mixing in your fun requests! He will literally play anything!
Saturday, November 16, 2024, 8:00 PM
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TAP’d, 313 Main Avenue
Sunday Funday at Elly’s
Lex & Tay’s Sunday Funday Takeover this week: FRIENDSgiving! We will be offering a buffet-style dinner service, featuring all of your holiday favorites. Must be 21+
Sunday, November 17, 2024, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Elly’s Lounge, 12 South Shore Dr.
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, November 18, 2024 from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.
360 Allstars
A phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation, 360 Allstars connects the street with the elite to deliver a supercharged urban circus. Boasting a stellar cast of world champion and world record-holding athletes and artists, 360 Allstars is a spectacular fusion of the extraordinary artistry that emerges from street culture. Add to this a stunning live soundtrack delivered by award-winning musicians, coupled with spectacular video projections, 360 Allstars is as aurally exciting as it is visually astounding. A magnificent, colorful, and astonishing expression of a generation that has reinvented the circus, 360 Allstars is a revolutionary production that will leave you dizzy with excitement!
Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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North Iowa Community Auditorium, 500 College Dr., Mason City
Tickets start at $25
BINGO @ 173° Distillery
Come by for great drinks, good vibes, and a chance to win some awesome prizes! Bring your friends, grab a drink, and let’s make it a night to remember!
Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
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173° Craft Distillery, 306 1st Ave. N
Bean Bag Night at the VFW
VFW weekly bean bag night is every Wednesday. Sign up at 6:30pm, play begins at 7pm. $1 entry per person, prize money awarded each week. Bring a snack to share if you like!
Wednesday Nights, register at 6:30 PM, play begins at 7:00 PM
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VFW, 219 Main Ave.
Ladies Night at Elly’s
Join us for Ladies Night at Elly’s!! This week: Adult Coloring. Come unleash your inner child for an evening of coloring and drinking here at Elly’s. We will supply all the coloring supplies to have a fun night of drinking and channeling your younger self. Don’t miss out and come let the creative and alcoholic juices flow!
Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
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Elly’s Lounge, 12 South Shore Dr.