Tuesday, 21 Oct 2014
Concert: Ani DiFranco
With ample doses of soul, funk and jazz, Ani DiFranco performs at Stephens Auditorium this October!
Wednesday, 22 Oct 2014
Natural Dyes Class
Natural dyes are fascinating for fiber artists, nature lovers and chemistry enthusiasts alike. Fiber artist Sarah Cady is all three--and in this class, she will discuss the harvesting and processing of plants for use in fiber dyeing and the chemical reactions that make these lovely colors possible.
Belly Dance Lessons
Learn basic belly dance movements and how to perform them in a variety of different ways by making specific choices about size and speed of motion. One or two moves will be explored each week and then put into short practice phrases.
ISU Flute Ensembles Concert
Sonja Giles, Director of Flute
Concert: Passafire
Reggae-rockers Passafire formed in 2003 from classmates at Savannah College of Art and Design. Over the years, they've become a perpetually touring band playing with artists like 311, Rebelution, Slighty Stoopid, Matisyahu, The Wailers and many more. Wisconsin-based alt-reggae band TUGG will open the show.
Thursday, 23 Oct 2014
Performance: SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody
SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody is the hilarious new musical that brings all the naughty fun of the best-selling book to life.
Friday, 24 Oct 2014
Cantamus Women's Choir
Kathleen Rodde, conductor
Paint Your Own Pottery: Stamping
Join us on Fridays evenings for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. We have lots of stamps to enhance your painted designs, including lettering for personalization.
Concert: ISU Symphony Orchestra
Jacob Harrison, conductor
Concert: Tyler Hilton
Tyler Hilton released his debut album, The Tracks of Tyler Hilton, the same year of his acting debut as Chris Keller on the 2nd season of One Tree Hill. Other acting roles followed, including as Elvis Presley in the acclaimed Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line. He eventually returned to music with the 2012 release of Forget the Storm, which hit #2 on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums
Saturday, 25 Oct 2014
Concert: Willie Watson
Willie Watson, a co-founding former-member of the famed Americana bluegrass band Old Crow Medicine Show, is touring in support of his debut solo album, Folk Singer Vol. 1, a collection of ten songs ranging from folk standards to obscure gems. Harpist/singer-songwriter Mikaela Davis will open the show
Sunday, 26 Oct 2014
SOAR: It's For the Birds
Meet a kestrel bird and put your crafting skills to use! Help out wildlife rehabilitators and learn about some of Iowa's coolest birds while making leather and nylon jesses and other items used for SOAR's Education Ambassadors.
Cantamus Women's Choir
Kathleen Rodde, conductor
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.
Performance: Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Two Man Group
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood have teamed up to present an evening of extraordinary improvisational comedy.
Concert: Set It Off
Since forming in 2008, pop-punk / symphonic rockers Set It Off have already released three EPs, a full-length album, signed to Equal Vision Records, toured non-stop, and shared the stage with the impressive likes of My Chemical Romance, A Day To Remember, Say Anything, Against Me! and We Came As Romans.
Monday, 27 Oct 2014
Monday Organ Recital
Short, informal organ recitals given by Dr. Ruth Harris and ISU Students
Tuesday, 28 Oct 2014
Intro to Clay Class
Explore working with clay! The first two weeks will focus on ways to manipulate clay by hand through slab, coil and decorating with tools. The last two weeks will give you a chance to try your hand at wheel throwing, or you may continue with handbuilding projects if you prefer.
Concert: Michael Dean, guest clarinetist
guest clarinetist