An Evening with David Crosby & Graham Nash — North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Auditorium (641-422-4188 or 888-466-4222 ext.4188) One half of Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young, these Rock & Roll Hall of Famers are legendary for their tight and crystal-clear vocal harmonies that bring out the best in each other as a duo. 7:30pm Admission: $52 in advance, $55 at the door. Overture Dinner- NIACC Activity Center (641-422-4188) Fine dining prior to the performance featuring gourmet entrées, salad, dessert, and beverage. 5:30 pm Admission: $29.36 Adults, Free for children 5 & under. Meal reservations required.
http://www.niacc.edu/calevents/

Modena Pigeon Show — North Iowa Fair Facility (641-423-3811) See groomed modena pigeons at their finest for competition. 9am-3pm

Electric Paint: Computer as 21st Century Canvas — Charles MacNider Art Museum (641-421-3666) This exhibition brings to life digital pixels featuring 70 works by 20 artists from around the globe. Their work comprises altered photographs, free-hand painting with a mouse or graphics tablet, and fractals derived from the input of mathematical formulas resulting in fantastical portraits and landscapes that alter our sense of reality.
http://www.macniderart.org

"Misery" — Mason City Community Theatre (641-424-6424) A popular novelist becomes the victim of a schizophrenic fan who holds him hostage and forces him to write to stay alive. Thurs. Fri. Sat. 7pm; Sun. 2pm. Admission: $14 Adults, $8 Students, $12 groups of 10 or more.
http://www.mccommunitytheatre.com

Bob & Tom’s Comedy All-Stars Tour — Surf Ballroom (641-357-6151)Starring Jimmy Shubert, Geoff Brown, Auggie Smith, Greg Warren, Scott Dunn, Tammy Pescatelli with Chick McGee as the emcee. 7:30pm Admission: $31.50 in advance, includes reserve seating.
http://www.surfballroom.com

In Home Business & Service Expo — Southbridge Mall (641-423-6688) Featuring many in-home businesses such as Longaberger Baskets, Tupperware, Country Bean Soy Candles, Silpada Jewelry, Avon, Creative Memories and many more. 10am-6pm Admission: Free

North Iowa Outlaws Junior A Hockey — North Iowa Ice Arena at Fair Facility (641-424-5468) Come see tomorrow’s pro and college stars battling it out on the ice versus Owatonna Express. 7:00pm Admission: $10 Adults, $8 Seniors, $6 Students.
http://www.northiowaoutlaws.com

"Misery" — Mason City Community Theatre (641-424-6424) A popular novelist becomes the victim of a schizophrenic fan who holds him hostage and forces him to write to stay alive. Thurs. Fri. Sat. 7pm; Sun. 2pm. Admission: $14 Adults, $8 Students, $12 groups of 10 or more.
http://www.mccommunitytheatre.com

Lorie Line & Her Pop Chamber Orchestra — North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Auditorium (641-422-4188 or 888-466-4222 ext.4188) The holiday tradition continues with all new colors, dazzling costumes, stage set and theatrical music with this year’s theme, “Christmas Around the World.” 7:30pm. Admission: $48 Rows A-W; $41 Rows X-Z; $43 Seniors 65 & older; $34 Children 15 & under. Overture Dinner - NIACC Activity Center (641-422-4188) Fine dining prior to the performance featuring gourmet entrées, salad, dessert, and beverage. 5:30 pm Admission: $29.36 Adults, Free for children 5 & under. Meal reservations required.
http://www.niacc.edu/calevents/

North Iowa Fair Flea Market — North Iowa Fair Facility (641-423-3811) Buy, sell, trade, something for everyone Fri. 4pm-8pm, Sat. 9am-6pm; Sun. 9am-4pm Admission: Free

Talkin' Turkey After School Special — Lime Creek Nature Center (641-423-5309) This parent/child after school program will include a presentation about wild turkeys in Iowa and a fun craft activity for the kids. 4pm-5:30pm Admission: Free, open to the public.
http://www.cerro-gordo.ia.us

Home for the Holidays — Downtown Mason City (641-494-0003) Sleigh bells ringing, carolers singing & holiday treats…these are a few of our favorite things. Join new friends & old for store specials, horse-drawn sleigh rides, Christmas lights, live nativity scene, live window displays, Santa Claus & more. 5pm-8pm
http://www.mcdowntown.com

Travel & Adventure Film Series — North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Auditorium (641-422-4188 or 888-466-4222 ext.4188) Live narrated film “Inside the Tuscany Region, Italy.” 7:00pm Admission: $5 Adults, $3 Students
http://www.niacc.edu/calevents/

NIACC's Fall Play — North Iowa Area Community College Black Box Theatre (641-422-4188 or 888-466-4222 ext.4188) 8:00pm
http://www.niacc.edu/calevents/

North Iowa Outlaws Junior A Hockey — North Iowa Ice Arena at Fair Facility (641-424-5468) Come see tomorrow’s pro and college stars battling it out on the ice versus the Bismarck Bobcats. Fri. 7:30pm; Sat. 7:00pm. Admission: $10 Adults, $8 Seniors, $6 Students.
http://www.northiowaoutlaws.com

Farm City Week Event — Southbridge Mall (641-423-6688) Bring the family to see farm animals in the mall. 10am-5pm

National Survivors of Suicide Day — Mercy Medical Center Auditorium, 641-420-0049. A day for those who have lost a friend or loved one to suicide to come together for healing. 9:30am-4pm. Admission: $5 requested but not required.
http://www.afsp.org

High Performance Auto Parts Swap — North Iowa Fair Facility (641-423-3811) Cars, car parts, accessories, circle track, drag, street, go-carts, and more swapped or sold. 9am-4pm Admission: $5, ages under 12 free.

The Joyful Sounds of Thanksgiving and Christmas — North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Auditorium (641-424-9300) KCMR Radio proudly presents their annual holiday concert featuring favorite traditional holiday music by North Iowa’s top musical talent. 2pm Admission: $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
http://www.kcmrfm.com

NIACC’s Concert Band Fall Concert — (North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Auditorium (641-422-4188 or 888-466-4222,ext.4188) Features NIACC students and many musicians from several North Iowa communities. 7:30pm
http://www.niacc.edu/calevents/

North Iowa Outlaws Junior A Hockey — North Iowa Ice Arena at Fair Facility (641-424-5468) Come see tomorrow’s pro and college stars battling it out on the ice versus Owatonna Express. 7:30pm Admission: $10 Adults, $8 Seniors, $6 Students.
http://www.northiowaoutlaws.com

Candlelight Christmas Festival — North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Auditorium (641-422-4188 or 888-466-4222 ext.4188) Enjoy the warm sounds of the season as the NIACC Concert Choir, NIACC Singers, North Iowa Choral Society, and the River City Chorus perform with over 150 musicians filling the stage with holiday favorites. This year’s program will feature the secular and sacred stories of Christmas. 7:30pm Admission: $18 in advance, $22 at the door.
http://www.niacc.edu/calevents/

Jim Suhler & Mike Morgan — The Surf Ballroom & Museum is pleased to announce an upcoming performance by popular blues artisits Jim Suhler and Mike Morgan at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake on Friday, December 5th. Tickets are on sale now for this performance. The advance ticket price is $10, and $13 day of show.

Jim Suhler & Mike Morgan — The Surf Ballroom & Museum is pleased to announce an upcoming performance by popular blues artists Jim Suhler & Mike Morgan at the Surf Ballroom on Friday, December 5th. Tickets are on sale now for this performance. The advance ticket price is $10.00, and $13.00 day of the show.

North Iowa Outlaws Junior A Hockey — North Iowa Ice Arena at Fair Facility (641-424-5468) Come see tomorrow’s pro and college stars battling it out on the ice versus the Bismarck Bobcats. Fri. 7:30pm, Sat. 7:00pm. Admission: $10 Adults, $8 Seniors, $6 Students.
http://www.northiowaoutlaws.com

Christmas by the Lake — Downtown, Clear Lake (641-357-2159) Catch the Christmas spirit with strolling Dickens characters as they bring Christmas past to life, free trolley or horse-drawn carriage rides. Weekend also includes the Festival of Trees. Enjoy the lighted parade on Sat. night starting at 5pm, ending the evening with fireworks reflecting off Clear Lake.
http://www.clearlakeiowa.com

Festival of Trees — Opportunity Village, Clear Lake (641-357-5277) More than 120 trees, wreaths, and swags decorated in holiday splendor on display and for purchase. Weekend includes gala opening night, Breakfast with Santa, children’s activities, entertainment, and more. Fri. night preview 5-8pm; Sat. 8am-3pm; Sun. 11am-2pm.

North Iowa Fair Flea Market — North Iowa Fair Facility (641-423-3811) Buy, sell, trade, something for everyone Fri. 4pm-8pm, Sat. 9am-6pm; Sun. 9am-4pm Admission: Free

Sig's Band — Southbridge Mall (641-423-6688) 3pm Admission: Free

Central States Gun Show — North Iowa Fair Facility (641-423-3811) Guns and gun-related items are exhibited, sold & traded. Sat. 8am-5pm; Sun. 9am-3pm. Admission: $4, children under 12 free with adult.

Lunch with Santa — Highland Park Clubhouse (641-421-3673) Families with children ages 3-7 will enjoy lunch, treats, and gifts with Santa. 12pm-1pm. Admission: $5 per child; pre-registration required as space is limited.
http://www.masoncity.net/departments/Recreation

“Madeline’s Christmas” — Stebens Children’s Theatre (641-424-9802 / www.stebens.com) In this delightful musical, our spunky hero Madeline, meets a mysterious stranger and experiences a Christmas Eve miracle. Wed. – Fri. 7pm; Sat. 4pm & 7pm; Sun. 2pm. Admission: $11 Adults, $9 Students 18 & under.
http://www.stebens.com

Holiday Off the Clock — Charles MacNider Art Museum (641-421-3666) View current exhibitions while enjoying appetizers and live holiday music. 5pm-7pm Admission: Free, open to the public.
http://www.macniderart.org

“Madeline’s Christmas” — Stebens Children’s Theatre (641-424-9802) In this delightful musical, our spunky hero Madeline, meets a mysterious stranger and experiences a Christmas Eve miracle. Fri. & Sat. 7pm; Sun. 2pm. Admission: $11 Adults, $9 Students 18 & under.
http://www.stebens.com

Hardees Girls Basketball Classic Tournament — Tournament held at various facilities in Mason City (641-380-0166) 7th and 8th grade girls event.

Tuba Christmas — Center Court Southbridge Mall (641-423-6688) Annual performance of favorite Christmas carols with over 100 tuba, baritone, and euphonium musicians from across the state. 1pm. Admission: Free

Holiday Open House — Charles MacNider Art Museum (641-421-3666) Enjoy a variety of holiday-themed children’s activities as well as an appearance from special guest, Santa Claus! 1pm-4pm Admission: Free, open to the public
http://www.macniderart.org

Spirit of Christmas — North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Auditorium (641-422-4188 or 888-466-4222 ext.4188) Perfect for the family, this is one of the most enchanting festive season shows featuring Christmas songs and costumes in a winter wonderland of fun! 7:30pm Admission: $35 in advance, $25 children 14 & under, $40 at the door. Overture Dinner - NIACC Activity Center (641-422-4188) Fine dining prior to the performance featuring gourmet entrées, salad, dessert, and beverage. 5:30 pm Admission: $29.36 Adults, Free for children 5 & under. Meal reservations required.
http://www.niacc.edu/calevents/

North Iowa Outlaws Junior A Hockey — North Iowa Ice Arena at Fair Facility (641-424-5468) Come see tomorrow’s pro and college stars battling it out on the ice versus Albert Lea Thunder. 7:30pm Admission: $10 Adults, $8 Seniors, $6 Students.
http://www.northiowaoutlaws.com

North Iowa Outlaws Junior A Hockey — North Iowa Ice Arena at Fair Facility (641-424-5468) Come see tomorrow’s pro and college stars battling it out on the ice versus Albert Lea Thunder. 7:30pm Admission: $10 Adults, $8 Seniors, $6 Students.
http://www.northiowaoutlaws.com

Rockin' New Year's Eve Party — The Surf Ballrooom & Museum is pleased to announce plans for their "Rockin' New Year's Eve Party" on Wednesday, December 31, 2008. Tickets are on sale now for this show. The advance ticket price is $15.00, with a ticket price of $18.00 at the door.