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What is featured?

Wednesday, 19 Apr 2017

Walk-In Craft: Stamped Letter Charms

Apr 19, 2017

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Workspace

$10 for 2 charms, $3 for each additional charm per person.

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Use a small torch to melt solder into small round charms that can be stamped with letters or numbers.

Freedom Sings: A Musical Celebration of the First Amendment

Apr 19, 2017

7:00 PM

Ames City Auditorium, 515 Clark Avenue

free

Lecture Series Arts, performances Lectures Student activities

Freedom Sings is a multimedia presentation featuring music that has been banned, censored or sounded a call for social change. A program of the First Amendment Center, Freedom Sings features live music, video and narration, and showcases hit songwriters, performers and Grammy Award winners.

Concert: ISU Symphonic Band

Apr 19, 2017

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Tye Recital Hall, Music Hall

$5 adults; $3 students

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

The ISU Symphonic Band will perform with Steven Smith, conductor.

COIN

Apr 19, 2017

8:00 PM

M-Shop

$10 Students / $15 Public

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Formed in Nashville, but carving a space in the field of bright, synth-spiked indie pop more often associated with L.A. and N.Y.C., COIN was started by students at Belmont University in 2012. They sold out a show for the first time by the summer of 2013, and the quartet of Chase Lawrence (vocals/synths), Joe Memmel (guitar/vocals), Zachary Dyke (bass), and Ryan Winnen (drums) signed with Columbia that fall.

Thursday, 20 Apr 2017

Concert: Semi-Toned

Apr 20, 2017

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Start spring in style with this all-male A Cappella group hailing form the University of Exeter. With their trademark musical wit and charisma, Semi-Toned has wowed audiences both in the UK and the USA. Praised for their creativity, uniqueness, vocal acrobatics and whimsical choreography, the group ensures there is something for everyone in all their shows!

Performance: The Tempest

Apr 20, 2017

7:30 PM - 9:55 PM

Fisher Theater

Adults $18, seniors $16, students $11

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

"We are such stuff as dreams are made on; and our little life is rounded with a sleep."

Friday, 21 Apr 2017

Reception: Biorenewables Art Competition

Apr 21, 2017

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Lobby, Biorenewables Research Laboratory

free

Research Arts, performances Meetings, receptions Student activities

This 8th annual competition is a collaboration between the Bioeconomy Institute and the College of Design's integrated studio arts program. Award winners will be announced during a 4:15 p.m. program.

Walk-In Paint Your Own Pottery: Tiki Party

Apr 21, 2017

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Workspace

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

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

We've got luau party music and leis to welcome you to our space.

Fourth annual 'Trashion' Show

Apr 21, 2017

7:05 PM

Serenity Couture, North Grand Mall

$10

College of Human Sciences Arts, performances Live Green

Hosted by students in AESHM 222, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving, to bring awareness to environmental issues hurting the planet. Students have created garments from recycled materials such as newspaper, plastic bottles, school supplies, fast food packaging and even parking tickets. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Concert: ISU Wind Ensemble

Apr 21, 2017

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Building

$5 for adults / $3 for students

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Under the direction of Michael Golemo, the 60-member Wind Ensemble performs works for smaller chamber ensembles to the full ensemble.

Performance: The Tempest

Apr 21, 2017

7:30 PM - 9:55 PM

Fisher Theater

Adults $18, seniors $16, students $11

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

"We are such stuff as dreams are made on; and our little life is rounded with a sleep."

ISU AfterDark Crafts

Apr 21, 2017

9:00 PM - 12:00 AM

The Workspace

FREE!

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

ISU students are invited to the MU for free late-night activities held three times a semester.

Saturday, 22 Apr 2017

Peppa Pig Story Time

Apr 22, 2017

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Inside the Iowa State University Book Store, Memorial Union

Operations and Finance Division Arts, performances Special events

Join us for a very special story time that includes a visit from our story time character, Peppa Pig. Hear stories and get the chance to meet and get your photo taken with Peppa Pig. Starts promptly at 10:30 am.

Exhibition Reception - Creative by Nature: The Bohan Collection of Inuit Art

Apr 22, 2017

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Brunnier Art Museum, 295 Scheman Bldg.

free

University Museums Arts, performances

The hope of this exhibition, beautifully curated by Ruth Bohan, daughter of John and Ethel and an accomplished art historian, is to inspire visitors to seek out the beauty and spirituality found in the diverse cultures of this world. Brief comments at 1:30 by Ruth Bohan and Assistant Curator Adrienne Gennett. Light refreshments.

ISU Choral Masterworks Concert with ISU Symphony Orchestra

Apr 22, 2017

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$10.00 adults; $7.00 students and under 18

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

James Rodde, choral conductor Jacob Harrison, conductor of orchestra

Performance: The Tempest

Apr 22, 2017

7:30 PM - 9:55 PM

Fisher Theater

Adults $18, seniors $16, students $11

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

"We are such stuff as dreams are made on; and our little life is rounded with a sleep."

Glen Phillips

Apr 22, 2017

9:00 PM

M-Shop

$12 Students / $20 Public

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

For Fans Of: Toad the Wet Sprocket, Nickel Creek, Stephen Kellogg, Willy Porter

Sunday, 23 Apr 2017

Performance: The Tempest

Apr 23, 2017

2:00 PM - 4:25 PM

Fisher Theater

Adults $18, seniors $16, students $11

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

"We are such stuff as dreams are made on; and our little life is rounded with a sleep."

Walk-in Argentine Tango

Apr 23, 2017

4:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU 5 classes for $35, Public 5 classes 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, 24 Apr 2017

The UM Connection - International Sculpture Day

Apr 24, 2017

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Anderson Sculpture Garden, north side of Morrill Hall

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Three artists in the ISU Art on Campus Collection have been given the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Sculpture Center - Manuel Neri (2006), William King (2007), and Beverly Pepper (2013). As the ISC celebrates International Sculpture Day, join University Museums for a tour of sculptures by these recognized artists who have made exemplary contributions to the field of sculpture. #ISDay

Art + Issues - Building a Campus Community

Apr 24, 2017

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum, 1017 Morrill Hall

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Art + Issues is an open campus discussion facilitated by our educator of visual literacy and learning. Topics that relate to current events will be presented and attendees are encouraged to bring other discussion topics with them with a goal of generating understanding in a safe, inclusive, and inspiring space. People are invited to come and go during the two hour time frame as their schedule permits.