Thursday, 27 Apr 2017
Robin and Linda Williams
For the past 40+ years, Robin & Linda Williams have made it their mission to perform the music that they love, "a robust blend of bluegrass, folk, old-time and acoustic country that combines wryly observant lyrics with a wide-ranging melodicism." Today some might call it "Americana," but these two revered music masters were living and breathing this elixir 20 years before that label was turned into a radio format.
Friday, 28 Apr 2017
The Giver
In a "utopian" future of sameness, young Jonas inherits an unusual career: to receive and keep the memories of his communities past. Throughout his lessons with his elder predecessor, Jonas learns of love, war, and all of life's unknown joys and pains, and he must decide whether to keep these secrets or upend his community. Based on Lois Lowry's modern classic.
Saturday, 29 Apr 2017
Opening Weekend: "Washed Ashore" exhibit
"Washed Ashore," featuring giant sea life sculptures made from trash collected from beaches to graphically illustrate the tragedy of plastic pollution in our oceans and waterways.
The Grapes of Wrath
The National Players bring a powerful production of Steinbeck's Great American Novel, The Grapes of Wrath. Presented in the intimate Fisher Theater at Iowa State Center, this story of the Joad Family's trek west. Leaving the Dust Bowl behind and persevering against all odds, they strive for their own piece of the American dream.
Sunday, 30 Apr 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.
Wednesday, 03 May 2017
Art Walk: Art on Campus GO!
Location based games like Pokémon GO! have become trendy in the past few years. The map programs used to generate the "stops" have helped to show how vibrant and art-filled our campus is. Let's all take a moment at the end of our busy semester to catch a few Pokémon and take a walking tour of some of the Art on Campus that has helped make campus such a fun and rewarding place to try and "catch them all".