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Arts/EntertainmentPage 12 • Oct. 28, 2015 Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter

Straight No Chaser on stage

TeamQuest presents Straight No concluded “The Happy Hour Tour,” Written by Emmy and Grammy Meet the ‘Potters 5’
Chaser, in their “New Old Fashioned” an epic 2014-15 world trek which saw Award-winning writers David Javer-
tour at the North Iowa Community the group perform over 67 shows in baum (The Daily Show) and Adam Meet The Potters 5, Bill Mateer, Jo Anne Willemsen, Emily Kiewel, Margie Kline and Peggy Cornick at a Meet the Art-
Auditorium on the NIACC campus the US alone, as well as dates in more Schlesinger (Fountains of Wayne), the ist reception from 4-6 p.m. at the Clear Lake Arts Center on Friday, Nov. 6. Five 3-D artists, working with very similar
at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30. This than 15 countries, including Ger- track proved an immediate holiday medias with five totally different stories being told. This event is open to the public with appetizers and a cash bar (beer
presentation is part of the 2015-2016 many, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, hit, garnering more than 1 million and wine). The exhibit runs through Nov. 14 at the Clear Lake Arts Center at 17 . 4th St., Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5
Performing Arts and Leadership Se- Czech Republic, Austria, Holland, individual views in the 24 hours fol- p.m. Pictured is the work of Bill Mateer, of Sheffield, in The Potters 5 Exhibit.-Submitted photo.
ries. Belgium, France, Switzerland, Ireland, lowing its YouTube premier.
If the phrase “male a cappella and the United Kingdom for more For tickets to the show, call the
group” conjures up an image of stu- than 200,000 paying fans. NIACC Box Office at 1-888-466-
dents in blue blazers, ties, and khakis Straight No Chaser’s fourth full- 4222, extension 4188. Tickets may
singing traditional college songs on length release, 2013’s “Under The also be purchased online at www.ni-
ivied campuses... think again. Straight Influence” saw the renowned vocal acc.edu/boxoffice.
No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait- group reimagining a selection of their Platinum sponsors for the 2015-
laced nor straight‐faced, but neither all-time favorite songs alongside many 2016 Performing Arts and Leadership
are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They of the superstar artists and undisputed Series include Samuel & Patricia Con-
have emerged as a phenomenon with music icons that made them famous. gello, Globe Gazette, Elizabeth Muse
a massive fan-base, numerous nation- Produced by Mark Kibble (a founding Norris Foundation, Iowa Arts Coun-
al TV appearances and proven suc- member of the legendary a cappella cil, Mason City Clinic, Mercy Medi-
cess with CD releases. The New Old group Take 6 and one of Straight No cal Center of North Iowa, Principal
Fashioned Tour comes to town on the Chaser’s primary influences), the al- Financial Group, Sukup, Teamquest.
heels of the release of their new album bum included unprecedented collabo- Gold sponsors include Dr. Dave
“The New Old Fashioned.” The al- rations with some of popular music’s and Cathy Beck, Richard Dean Fami-
bum features an eclectic array of songs best and brightest – including Phil lies, Digity, First Citizens National
that explore multiple influential musi- Collins, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Bank, First State Bank Belmond, Fur-
cal eras highlighted by signature and Dolly Parton, Rob Thomas, Seal, Sara niture/Mattress Outlet, Dean Genth
singularly unique medleys. Straight Bareilles, and Jason Mraz – as Straight & Dr. Gary Swenson, Henkel Con-
No Chaser is the real deal, the capti- No Chaser put their distinctive and struction Company, Historic Park
vating sound of 10 unadulterated hu- inimitable spin on songs known and Inn, Holiday Inn Express, KIMT,
man voices coming together to make loved the world over. North Iowa Eye Clinic P.C., North
extraordinary music that is moving Long beloved for their trademark Iowa Broadcasting, Petro Blend, Strat-
people in a fundamental sense... and takes on Yuletide favorites, Straight ford Foundation, Visit Mason City.
with a sense of humor. On the road, No Chaser celebrated this past Christ-
Straight No Chaser has built a reputa- mas with a newly released version of Local artists create
tion as an unforgettable live act. their hit EP, “Under the Influence: Christmas ornaments
“The New Old Fashioned Tour” Holiday Edition,” featuring “Text Me
follows Straight No Chaser’s recently Merry Christmas (Feat. Kristen Bell).”

to benefit CLAC

Collection to be revealed Nov. 5

Free children’s art activity Saturday A treasure trove of artist-made a surprising number of ornaments
ornaments will be on display at the where the artist chose to add more
Children of all ages are invited to participate in a free art activity at the Clear Clear Lake Arts Center this holiday detail and complex forms. Not an
Lake Arts Center on Saturday, Oct. 31, after the Clear Lake Parks and Recre- season. easy task, when the ultimate goal is to
ation Halloween Parade. The parade begins at 9:30 a.m. at City Hall in Clear “We asked our consignment art- hang these small structures from tree
Lake and proceeds down Main Avenue to City Park. All participants will re- ists to create Christmas ornaments branches.
ceive a goodie bag after the parade. Pictures will be taken of each age group for our gift shop this year and almost The collection of 2015 ornaments
from pre-school through third grade, which will be published in the Clear Lake 20 of them responded,” said Chris- will be revealed on Thursday, Nov. 5,
Mirror-Reporter. Then after the parade, the goodie bag and the picture, these tina Blum, the Arts Center’s gift shop from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m as the artists
costumed characters are invited to the Clear Lake Arts Center at 17 S. 4th St. manager and assistant director. Light the Tree at the Clear Lake Arts
to participate in a free Creative Kids Halloween Art Activity, sponsored by the The collection of 2015 orna- Center during Clear Lake’s Holiday
Clear Lake Noon Lions Club.-Submitted photo. ments will encompass a broad range Preview. The fully decorated tree, do-
of art media from fused glass to hand- nated by Fisher Trees, will then take
sculpted clay, from felted wool to center stage in the Hanson Gallery
twisted wire and more. The display during the holiday season. All orna-
promises to be colorful and an inter- ments in the 2015 collection are for
esting study of integrating the decora- sale and are perfect for gift-giving and
tive with the fine arts. holiday decorating.
The ornament artist will typically The Clear Lake Arts Center is lo-
use simple forms in romantic or folk cated in downtown Clear Lake, at 17
art styles. While that is the case with S. 4th St. Hours of operation are Tues-
a portion of this collection, there are day – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For more information about the Clear
Lake Arts Center go online to www. A sampling of unique Christmas ornaments. - Submitted photo.
clartscenter.com

Wednesday Night NIACC travel, adventure film series runs Nov. 6

Wine Night The 2015-16 Travel and Adven- located on the North Iowa Area Com- The Himalayas - sits a tiny kingdom
ture Film Series continues with film- munity College (NIACC) campus. known as Bhutan. Its area is equal to
$1 off all wine maker Tom Sterling presenting his The 2015-16 Travel and Adventure that of Vermont and New Hampshire
film “Bhutan, The Cloud Kingdom” Series is sponsored by NIACC. combined, or one third that of Florida
1/2 Price Appetizer at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, in the High on the eastern shoulders of - 18,000 square miles.
North Iowa Community Auditorium, the tallest mountains in the world - The 2015-16 Travel and Adven-
A different 1/2 price ture Film Series is shown in the North
Friday Night appetizer every Nothing Iowa Community Auditorium. These
Wednesday night Works films appeal to a wide audience of trav-
Free Taco Bar elers. Beautiful scenery, out-of-the-or-
Redneck Prom Harder at dinary locations, various cultures and
5 p.m. until gone Chilling people are depicted throughout the
Saturday, Nov. 14th Than films. Tickets are only $5 for adults
$2 Domestic Bottles Maytag® and $3 for students. Tickets may be
A fundraiser for the Humane purchased at the door. For informa-
Until 9 p.m. Society of North Iowa tion, call the NIACC Continuing
& Education office at 641-422-4358.
Country/Karaoke
Opportunity Village Children’s A Maytag fridge is built to stand
with $2.50 tall boys Autism Center tough through years of stacking,
9 p.m. - close sorting, slamming and cramming.
Dress up in your best redneck
cliches and party for a great cause! All without breakin’ a sweat.

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