Wednesday, 03 Apr 2024
Concert: Flute Ensemble and Clarinet Choir
Immerse yourself in a world of musical enchantment with the ISU music department studios. The performances provide a platform for talented students to showcase their solo and small ensemble musical skills, honed through dedicated lessons and studio classes with our esteemed faculty members.
Grandma Mojo's Improv Comedy
Iowa State's premier student improv comedy troupe! They perform in the M-Shop on select Wednesday nights during the semester.
Thursday, 04 Apr 2024
Concert: Mr. Softheart, Poly Mall Cops, Blanky, and Virga (Post-punk/ Shoegaze)
Named an "Artist to Watch in 2024" by Iowa Public Radio, Mr. Softheart has drawn comparisons to Suicide, Viagra Boys, Nick Cave, LCD Soundsystem, and The Cramps. Their sound blends post-punk, new wave, dance, and experimental elements, culminating in a setlist of "moody meditations" centered around lead singer Nick Fisher's wry poetics and arch stage persona.
Friday, 05 Apr 2024
Fired Ink Art Fridays
Create swirls and blurs of vibrant color on glass using alcohol inks and a little bit of fire. We will seal the design and slip it into an 8 x 10 frame for an instant masterpiece!
Cyclone Stampede Rodeo
Hosted by ISU's Rodeo Club, this event features college athletes from the Great Plains region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. There are two shows on Saturday.
Performance: Chanticleer
"Music of a Silent Room," with Chanticleer. The Grammy Award-winning 12-singer vocal ensemble will perform music by William Byrd, Heinrich Isaac, and Max Reger; new arrangements of Tom Petty's "Wildflowers" and Lawrence's "The Weather;" and a commissioned piece by Chanticleer composer-in-residence Ayanna Woods.
ISU AfterDark
Students are invited to the Memorial Union from 9pm-1am to participate in a variety of free activities that include bingo, entertainment and a novelty activity.
Saturday, 06 Apr 2024
Cyclone Stampede Rodeo
Hosted by ISU's Rodeo Club, this event features college athletes from the Great Plains region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. There are two shows on Saturday.
Senior Recital: Kalliopi Katsiris
Senior Kalliopi Katsiris will perform on the flute.
Cyclone Stampede Rodeo
Hosted by ISU's Rodeo Club, this event features college athletes from the Great Plains region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. There are two shows on Saturday.
Performance: 'Mania' ABBA Tribute
ABBA's timeless songs were written to be enjoyed live and MANIA gives you exactly that. Two hours of uplifting, dance inducing and sometimes heart-breaking songs, fully live with fantastic staging, lighting and effects. The show recreates ABBA's sound perfectly. Blake Delaney from Vinyl Cafe will be the preshow speaker in the Celebrity Cafe at 7 p.m.
Sunday, 07 Apr 2024
Senior Recital: Lydia Linch
Senior Lydia Linch will perform.
The Power of Small Things
Learn from artist and educator Tilly Woodward about why she chooses to create small, intimate paintings and her methods for creating art on a diminutive scale.
Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. Classes meet every Sunday and drop-ins are welcome. Purchase a dance punch card and attend as often as your schedule allows. Open to ages 18+.
Recital: Cello Studio
Immerse yourself in a world of musical enchantment with the ISU music department studios. The performances provide a platform for talented students to showcase their solo and small ensemble musical skills, honed through dedicated lessons and studio classes with our esteemed faculty members.
Monday, 08 Apr 2024
Monday Monologues series
A performance by the Jubilee Gospel Choir, a treble and bass vocal group providing space for singers and musicians. The choir enjoys exploring other genres derived from gospel like jazz and R&B. Jubilee performs on campus and in the Ames and DesMoines communities and is open to anyone who enjoys listening to, singing and/or playing gospel music, with no choir experience required.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Plant Lady Vibes Week
Our pots are both charming and functional vessels for your indoor plants. From little pots for baby succulents to larger ones for more established plants, find a fun way to show off your greens.
Tusubila Crafts Group Basket Sale
Baskets are made by women in Kamuli, Uganda, and sales support their families with food, school fees, and other needs. Sponsored by The Uganda Alliance Club.
Tuesday, 09 Apr 2024
Indigo Dye Drop-In Craft w/ Sarah Cady
Artist, scientist, and plant aficionado Sarah Cady will walk you through the steps of dyeing with indigo, a natural dye that ranges from light to vibrant blue. Choose from t-shirts, bags, hats, scarves, and pillowcases, and use traditional Shibori tying techniques to create interesting patterns on the fabric.
Open Mic Night
ISU students - are you looking to impress your fellow Cyclones with your singing, comedy, chainsaw juggling, or other talents? Then don't miss Open Mic Night at the M-Shop! (No chainsaw juggling, please)
Thursday, 11 Apr 2024
The Musical Legacies of Phenomenal Women of Color
Enjoy works by phenomenal women of color such as Florence Price, Margaret Bonds, and many more; learn about their journeys and the legacies they left behind. About the artist: "A compelling, sparkling virtuoso" (Boston Music Intelligencer), Michelle Cann is in great demand as soloist, chamber musician, pedagogue, and scholar. Last season included concerto performances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic among other major symphony...
Performance: Mean Girls
"Mean Girls" is a hilarious hit musical direct from Broadway. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. She falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end Regina's reign, she learns the hard way that you can't cross a Queen Bee without getting stung.
Friday, 12 Apr 2024
Fired Ink Art Fridays
Create swirls and blurs of vibrant color on glass using alcohol inks and a little bit of fire. We will seal the design and slip it into an 8 x 10 frame for an instant masterpiece!
Concert: Tony22 w/ Mylo Marks (Hip-Hop / Alt R&B)
Tony22 is a 24 year old musician from Austin, TX. Starting as an animator on youtube under the name Tonyvtoons he grew a massive fanbase in his teen years while making music behind the scenes.
Performance: Charlie Berens
"Good Old Fashioned Tour," Wisconsin native and comedian Charlie Berens is a New York Times Best Selling Author, Emmy-winning journalist, musician and creator of the Manitowoc Minute. He has been featured on Comedy Central, Fox, CBS, Funny or Die, TBS, Variety, MTV News and more. He creates weekly content for his various social platforms and has amassed over 7.5 million followers.
Saturday, 13 Apr 2024
Recital: Organ Studio
Immerse yourself in a world of musical enchantment with the ISU music department studios. The performances provide a platform for talented students to showcase their solo and small ensemble musical skills, honed through dedicated lessons and studio classes with our esteemed faculty members.
Sunday, 14 Apr 2024
Sunday Tour
Sunday Tours are 30 minutes long, are led by University Museums docents or staff, and are free!
The Enthronement of Merchandise with the Aura of Amusement
World's fairs scholar Ethan Robey, University of California, Irvine, will discuss the grandiose displays of manufacturers at late 19th- and early 20th-century world's fairs, and the way these events precipitated into American homes.
Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. Classes meet every Sunday and drop-ins are welcome. Purchase a dance punch card and attend as often as your schedule allows. Open to ages 18+.
Concert: Campanile-Carillon Model
The Campanile-Carillon Model is a 1:5 scale replica of the campanile and a 27-bell carillon that is accessible, functional and portable. This model serves as an extension of the legacy of Iowa State beloved campanile and the carillon. It also serves as a musical instrument and an educational tool.