Friday, 24 Feb 2012
"Working Over Wood" Artist Studio Open House
Every Friday, artist Jennifer Drinkwater will set up her studio in the ground floor gallery of the Christian Petersen Art Museum - Room 0003. She invites the public to visit with her, participate, and develop a dialog about her current project to reinterpret and recompose the Grant Wood mural for Parks Library "When Tillage Begins, Other Arts Follow".
Ames Laboratory/Iowa State University Middle School Science Bowl
Sixteen Iowa middle school teams will compete in this regional event, one of 45 being held across the country. The competition continues Feb. 25. The winning team receives a paid trip to the U.S. Department of Energy's National Science Bowl in Washington, D.C.
Winter Wine Fest
Sample and purchase wines from some of Iowa's best wineries. There will be lots of delicious Iowa snacks available for sampling and purchase. Listen to festive music, perfect for a winter's Friday evening. This is an adult event only, and you must be 21 years old or older to attend.