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What is featured?

Sunday, 02 Oct 2016

Performance: Mr. Burns, a post-electric play

Oct 02, 2016

2:00 PM

Fisher Theater

Adults $18, seniors $16, students $11

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

"Meaning is everywhere. We get Meaning for free, whether we like it or not. Meaningless Entertainment, on the other hand, is actually really hard." Warning: This production contains adult language and content.

ISU Wind Ensemble

Oct 02, 2016

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Building

$5 for adults / $3 for students

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Dr. Michael Golemo is the director. The Wind Ensemble is recognized as the top concert band at Iowa State. Striving for perfection and playing for the love of music, the sixty members of the Wind Ensemble perform the finest quality literature composed for winds including music from the 16th century through the most contemporary works available for winds. The Wind Ensemble performs works for smaller chamber ensembles to the full ensemble.

Walk-in Argentine Tango

Oct 02, 2016

4:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU 5 punches for $35, Public 5 punches for $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4-5pm, moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week along with techniques for dancing better. From 5-7pm, the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.

Monday, 03 Oct 2016

Skippyjon Jones Show What

Oct 03, 2016

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Stephens Auditorium

$4 advance, $5 door

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Based on the book by Judy Schachner, Skippyjon is everyone's favorite chihuahua. Skippyjon, as his alter ego Skippito Friskito, must rescue the beautiful princess Nieve Que (Snow What),battle the evil dragon and defeat the Bruja.

Skippyjon Jones Snow What

Oct 03, 2016

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$4 advance, $5 door

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Based on the book by Judy Schachner, Skippyjon Jones is everyone's favorite chihuahua. As his alter ego, Skippito Friskito, Skippyjon must rescue the beautiful princess Nieve Que (Snow What), batle the evil dragon and defeat the Bruja. This brand new musical is a twist on the classic fairytale Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Walk-In Craft: Feminist Necklace

Oct 03, 2016

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$10

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

As an ode to feminist icon Gloria Steinem, you can make a necklace with your favorite Steinem quote.

Tuesday, 04 Oct 2016

Jumpstart Your Creativity!

Oct 04, 2016

8:00 PM

Multicultural Center at the Memorial Union

Free!

Student Engagement Arts, performances Lectures Student activities

Join Letitia Kenemer & Sara Merritt as they discuss hot to boost your audience, membership and programming with novel approaches and well-designed presentations. Great for members of clubs, non-profit organizations, team leaders, artists, and anyone who needs a new way to come up with new ideas.

Wednesday, 05 Oct 2016

50 years later - The National Historic Preservation Act

Oct 05, 2016

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

2019 Morrill Hall

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Eight sites on the ISU campus are listed in the National Register of Historic Places, including the Farm House Museum and the Christian Petersen Courtyard in the Food Sciences Building. Ted Grevstad-Nordbrock, assistant professor in Community and Regional Planning, will discuss the significance of this act and the impact it has on the contemporary application of historic preservation initiatives.

Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe

Oct 05, 2016

10:00 PM

M-Shop

$1

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's student comedy, improv group. Holding shows on some Wednesday nights, you can come and laugh to your hearts content at the Mojos, and with the Mojos.

Thursday, 06 Oct 2016

Mat Cutting Workshop

Oct 06, 2016

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

The Workspace

ISU $17, Public $27

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

A simple neutral-colored mat will finish your artwork and look as clean and classic in twenty years as it does now. Learn to size mats, cut straight and beveled edges, and hinge mount artwork with our handy dandy mat cutter.

Ji - Young Concert Artist

Oct 06, 2016

7:30 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Building

$15 general admission; $5 ISU students and 18 & under

Iowa State Center Arts, performances Diversity Special events

Pianist Ji, first-prize winner of the 2012 Young Concert Artists International Auditions, performs at Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall

Friday, 07 Oct 2016

Open Art & Gathering in the Gardens

Oct 07, 2016

9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances

Artists, come together for an informal gathering with time to draw or paint on the grounds of Reiman Gardens!

Paint Your Own Pottery: Bubble Painting

Oct 07, 2016

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Workspace

Studio fee ($4 ISU, $5 public), plus cost of bisque

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Sort of like blowing bubbles when you were a kid, but we do it with a straw and paint. The popped bubbles show up and become more vibrant during the kiln firing and make interesting patterns on the finished pieces.

Performance: Mr. Burns, a post-electric play

Oct 07, 2016

7:30 PM

Fisher Theater

Adults $18, seniors $16, students $11

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

"Meaning is everywhere. We get Meaning for free, whether we like it or not. Meaningless Entertainment, on the other hand, is actually really hard." Warning: This production contains adult language and content.

Saturday, 08 Oct 2016

2016 Ames Area Studio Tour

Oct 08, 2016

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

20 locations, including 1334 Sweeney Hall and 203 Main St., Ames

free

Community Arts, performances Special events

The ISU Gaffers Guild (1334 Sweeney Hall) and the College of Design's Design on Main (203 Main St.) are two of 20 stops in the 2016 Ames Area Studio Tour. During this self-guided tour, visitors will discover original art -- paintings, glass, furniture and more -- created by Ames artists. Artists will be present to discuss their work and answer questions.

Performance: Mr. Burns, a post-electric play

Oct 08, 2016

7:30 PM

Fisher Theater

Adults $18, seniors $16, students $11

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

"Meaning is everywhere. We get Meaning for free, whether we like it or not. Meaningless Entertainment, on the other hand, is actually really hard." Warning: This production contains adult language and content.