Monday, 29 Sep 2014
cancelled -Monday Organ Recital
Short, informal organ recitals given by Dr. Ruth Harris and ISU Students.
Wednesday, 01 Oct 2014
Knitting Class
Learn the basics of knitting: cast-on, knit, purl, bind-off, rib stitch, increase and decrease techniques, pattern reading, gauge swatching, and picking up dropped stitches. Bring a pair of #7 or #8 single-point needles. Yarn will be provided.
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.
Intermediate Belly Dance Lessons: Travel Steps and Finger Cymbals
Music is the art of combining sound to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion. Dance is music made visible. In this class, we'll continue to fuel our belly dance adDICTION by exploring inflection, timing and punctuation to create sentences and paragraphs that communicate something very specific with an audience. Bring finger cymbals to class if you have them.
Thursday, 02 Oct 2014
Manufacturing Day Movie Night
View a private screening of American Made Movie, a documentary about the rise and fall of American manufacturing. Manufacturing industry experts will host a discussion following the film and refreshments made in Iowa will be served. All are invited.
Hermes String Quartet
presented jointly with Iowa State Center and Town & Gown.
Concert: David Nail
Grammy-nominated country singer David Nail will perform, with performances also by upcomer Brooke Eden and ISU student Maria Doud.
Friday, 03 Oct 2014
Paint Your Own Pottery: Bubble Painting
Join us on Fridays evenings for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. This technique is sort of like blowing bubbles when you were a kid, but we do it with a straw and paint. The popped bubbles show up and make interesting patterns on the finished pieces.
Performance: Spring Awakening
This play set in 19th century Germany tells the story of teenagers discovering their sexuality in a repressive society. Mature themes, sexual situations, and explicit language.
Saturday, 04 Oct 2014
Ames Area Studio Tour
Get to know your local artists in their private studios this fall as Creative Artists' Studios of Ames presents the first annual Ames Area Studio Tour. Join over 20 participating artists at over 15 venues inviting the public into our workspaces to go "behind the curtain" and experience the creative process. Explore the Ames area during the colorful fall season, find spaces and murals you didn't even know existed, sign up for a class and pick up
Performance: Spring Awakening
This play set in 19th century Germany tells the story of teenagers discovering their sexuality in a repressive society. Mature themes, sexual situations, and explicit language.
Sunday, 05 Oct 2014
Performance: Spring Awakening
This play set in 19th century Germany tells the story of teenagers discovering their sexuality in a repressive society. Mature themes, sexual situations, and explicit language.
Wedgwood Gallery Talk and Reception
The iconic blue and white jasperware that has come to exemplify the ceramic work of Wedgwood throughout the world is only a small portion of the innovative production created during the company's over 250 year existence. The founder and father of the company, Josiah Wedgwood, was not simply a potter, but an astute businessman, marketer, and one of the most innovative ceramic scientists that has ever worked in the field. Join Assistant Curator Ad
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.
George Work, cello
Faculty member George Work will perform.
Monday, 06 Oct 2014
Cy Buttons for Homecoming Week
Choose your favorite ISU logo--vintage or new--and make it into a button or magnet. Show your Cyclone Pride!
Woodshop Orientation Class
For the beginner who wants to learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment. Proper usage of the machinery will be covered, as well as woodshop safety. This class is required in order to use the woodshop on your own.
Broken China Jewelry Class
Find the perfect use for that lovely chipped china! Learn to cut and shape pieces of china and add solder to make gorgeous pendants. China will be available, but feel free to bring in something special from Grandma.
Concert: Merle Haggard
Country legend Merle Haggard will perform in Ames on October 6!