Thursday, 30 Oct 2014
Ghost Stories of Iowa State
How much do you know of campus history, legend, and lore? Join University Museums for an evening of historic and haunted stories about Iowa State and discover who may be haunting your lecture hall!
Concert: The Dodos
Acclaimed indie folk band The Dodos are known for using an alternate instrumental approach. They're touring in support of their fifth LP, Carrier, an album that's refreshingly sincere: no computers, no gimmicks -- just eleven songs that are beautiful and solid and true and honest.
Friday, 31 Oct 2014
Paint Your Own Pottery: Halloween
Join us on Fridays evenings for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. We have skulls, Frankenstein mugs, monster figurines and more!
Performance: Crimes of the Heart
Three sisters reunite at their Granddaddy's home in Mississippi and are forced to face the consequences of the "crimes of the heart" each has committed.
Saturday, 01 Nov 2014
Performance: Crimes of the Heart
Three sisters reunite at their Granddaddy's home in Mississippi and are forced to face the consequences of the "crimes of the heart" each has committed.
Sunday, 02 Nov 2014
Intermediate Glass Beads: Metal + Glass Class
Take your lampwork skills to the next level and make amazing glass beads with silver! Learn several ways to add fine silver wire and silver foil to your creations. Other techniques may be used as time permits. Students must complete a beginning glass beads class before taking this class.
Concert: Iowa Statesmen
Dr. James Rodde, conductor
After America in the Making
Join Christina Gish Hill, Associate Professor of Anthropology and American Indian Studies, in a discussion focused on the federal policies of allotment which increased American settlement of the West by making Indian reservation lands available for purchase. These policies not only shaped the American landscape, they continue to affect American Indian people and their non-Native neighbors today.
Performance: Crimes of the Heart
Three sisters reunite at their Granddaddy's home in Mississippi and are forced to face the consequences of the "crimes of the heart" each has committed.
Concert: Iowa Statesmen
Dr. James Rodde, conductor
Argentine Tango Practica (Class)
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. Wear dancing shoes, smooth-soled shoes, or s
Monday, 03 Nov 2014
Fused Glass Ornaments Class
Get in the holiday spirit by creating a set of beautiful glass ornaments. Learn to safely cut glass, design and assemble different kinds of glass, and see the effects of two different firings - full fuse and tack fuse.
Tuesday, 04 Nov 2014
Open Mic Night
Open mic night gives students the chance to show off their talents to their fellow students. Many are musicians, comedians, and poets. So come on out and show us what kind of talents you have.
Wednesday, 05 Nov 2014
Stamped Spoon Jewelry Class
Spoon handles are used to make rings, but you can use the rest of the spoon to make an unconventional pendant or holiday ornament. Personalize it with letter stamps after flattening. Complete with beads and baubles to add personality.
Intermediate Knitting Class
Knit a pair of fingerless gloves perfect for staying cozy in the winter months while typing out your final paper or taking notes in a chilly lecture hall. Knitters will be introduced to knitting in the round, magic loop method, shaping techniques and basic cabling. These reversible fingerless gloves are easy enough for your first foray into circular knitting, but the cabled detail adds a bit of flair.
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.
Thursday, 06 Nov 2014
Walk-In Indigo Scarf Dyeing
Dye a silk or cotton scarf vibrant blue using pre-mixed natural dye. Sarah will show you how to create patterns and variations in tones. Drop in anytime during the evening but give yourself about 45 minutes to complete the project.
Concert: Moscow State Symphony Orchestra
Moscow State Symphony with Pavel Kogan, Conductor; violin soloist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg