Thursday, 16 Feb 2017
Crafty Cocktail Night: Paper Plants
Create realistic-looking "potted" plants that never need watering, using paper, wire, floral tape, and recycled or repurposed containers and paper lunch sacks! Perfect for a loved one, or for those folks whose thumbs may not be quite "green."
Friday, 17 Feb 2017
Lights! Camera! Math!
Prepare to be amazed, dazzled and bewildered by this spectacular show where math, theatre and digital technology collide to create a fun and interactive performance proving that understanding math can be fun! Danny Carmo used to think school and, in particular, math wasn't for him. All he ever wanted to be was a famous magician! But when he knuckled down to learn all the tricks of the trade, he realized that math was the SECRET to magic!
Lights! Camera! Math!
Prepare to be amazed, dazzled and bewildered by this spectacular show where math, theatre and digital technology collide to create a fun and interactive performance proving that understanding math can be fun! Danny Carmo used to think school and, in particular, math wasn't for him. All he ever wanted to be was a famous magician! But when he knuckled down to learn all the tricks of the trade, he realized that math was the SECRET to magic!
Walk-In Paint Your Own Pottery: Minion Night
Use our step-by-step instructions for drawing a minion that you can then turn into your favorite helper.
Saturday, 18 Feb 2017
Glass Beads Intensive Workshop
Learn to create colorful glass beads by heating and shaping glass with a torch - yes, we get to work with fire!
ISU Symphony Orchestra
Jacob Harrison, conductor
Concert: Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Featuring American music selections.
Sunday, 19 Feb 2017
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.
Monday, 20 Feb 2017
The UM Connection: President's Day
This President's Day, let's examine portraits of Lincoln by Christian Petersen and discuss how this President became one of the most recognized people in American history. The UM Connection is an after-hours opportunity to study unique aspects of the permanent collection within the museum and develop visual literacy skills to communicate about complex topics.
Amigurumi Crochet Class
Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small animals or creatures.
Wednesday, 22 Feb 2017
Art Walk: Celebrating the Legacy of George Washington Carver
Join the University Museums in celebrating one of our greatest alumni, George Washington Carver, through the artwork he has inspired on campus. For nearly seventy years, artists from Christian Petersen to Rose Frantzen have been inspired by Carver to create art that captures the spirit of mentorship, discovery, and invention. Their art adds to the legacy of this great man and to the inspiring aesthetic of his alma mater.
Artist Reception: Catherine Widgery
Come provide your thoughts about the project and welcome the artist to the ISU campus. Light refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public. Parking available in the Memorial Union ramp for a nominal fee.
Knitting Beyond Basics Workshop
Beginning knitters, are you tired of scarves? In one evening you can refine your knitting technique and learn new skills.
Striped Cutting Board Class
Using strips of hardwood like maple, walnut and cherry, create a cutting board that will be a beautiful addition to your kitchen.
Fine Silver Origami Class
Traditional origami paper-folding techniques plus metal clay equals awesome fine silver jewelry.
ISU Symphonic Band
The Symphonic Band is an 80-member ensemble that explores traditional as well as contemporary works by composers such as Percy Grainger, Malcolm Arnold, Gustav Holst, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Leonard Bernstein. The Symphonic Band is conducted by Steven Smyth, Associate Director of Bands.
Performance: ISU Jazz Combo
Michael Giles is director of the ISU Jazz Combo.
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, 23 Feb 2017
Acrylic Painting Class
Discover the versatility of acrylic - a water-soluble medium that dries quickly.