Sunday, 30 Oct 2016
ISU Statesmen Choral Concert
James Rodde, conductor
Walk-in Argentine Tango
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.
ISU Tuba Euphonium Ensemble "Octubaween"
A fun, family-friendly performance, featuring Halloween and tuba-inspired music played on a mix of tubas, euphoniums and trombones. The performance includes skits, costumes and candy.
Monday, 31 Oct 2016
Walk-In Craft: Spooky Halloween Candles
Make a spine-chilling candle holder using streaky paint and images from vintage photos.
Ghost Stories of Iowa State
How much do you know of campus history, legend, and lore? Join University Museums for an evening of historic and haunted stories about Iowa State and discover who may be haunting your lecture hall!
ISU Tuba Euphonium Ensemble "Octubaween"
A fun, family-friendly performance, featuring Halloween and tuba-inspired music played on a mix of tubas, euphoniums and trombones. The performance includes skits, costumes and candy.
Wednesday, 02 Nov 2016
Art Walk: Examining the Murals
As the state and nation celebrate the 125th anniversary of the birth of Iowa native son Grant Wood, join University Museums in celebrating his contributions to the legacy of an artful, beautiful campus. We'll closely examine and discuss the Wood murals as well as other public works of art that were inspired by and in conversation with the original murals. Meet in the lower level of the Parks Library rotunda.
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe
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, 03 Nov 2016
Walk-In Craft: Yardstick Stars
Use chalk paint to distress yardsticks to make an 18" rustic star for your wall or mantle.
Friday, 04 Nov 2016
Paint Your Own Pottery: Harry Potter
It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to paint pottery.
Musical: Cabaret
"No use permitting some prophet of gloom to wipe every smile away. Life is a Cabaret, old chum; come to the Cabaret."
Saturday, 05 Nov 2016
Delsarte Workshop: Three Pillars Arts Practical and Restorative Yoga
Following the fundamental principal of "Strength at the Center, Freedom at the Extremities," and after many years of teaching therapeutic yoga to students ranging from 6 to 91 years old, a series of simple exercises have emerged which prepare the empowerment and function of the body for the basic actions of life itself. Find yourself using these movements as you go about your day, and your body will feel greater ease in every action.
Delsarte Workshop: Body Language and the Artist
This seminar is an introduction to some of the most basic elements of body language, as revealed by Delsarte. This is applicable not only to dance but to all the arts, to business, communications, psychology, or any individual who would like to benefit from more knowledge of the self.
Delsarte Workshop: And a Torso Even More So
In addition to the zones of the torso, there are elements of active and passive inflections of movement that correspond to emotional conditions, and important elements of relation to outside objects or others. The information in this workshop will enrich your personal expression in a variety of directions.
Delsarte Workshop: Standing Up for Your Art
Learn the symbolism of all parts of the legs and feet, and the fundamental positions of stance. Experience how the dramatic meaning within the legs becomes steps and foundations of character.
Delsarte Workshop: Exploring Expression
Bring your work to this workshop, and we will apply classroom principles to works in progress. This is a great way to practice skills that can help you sharpen the desired effects in your creative processes. Whether you have a song, scene, dance, or artwork, all creative expressions are welcome.
Musical: Cabaret
"No use permitting some prophet of gloom to wipe every smile away. Life is a Cabaret, old chum; come to the Cabaret."
Under The Streetlamp
Retro never sounded so now! as the dreamy quartet, backed by a 7-piece band, bring an evening of unforgettable classic hits first performed by Frankie Valli, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and others. The recent leading cast members of the Tony Award winning musical Jersey Boys will charm new audiences with their undeniable synergy and chrisma.
Trails and Ways
From overgrown houses in north Oakland, Trails and Ways make guitar pop, thick with warm noise, driving beats, four voices, and the open chords of bossa nova. Take college commune roommates, have them live for stints in Brazil and Spain, bring them home together with the sparks of songs, see what catches flame.