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Sunday, 25 Jan 2015

Argentine Tango Class

Jan 25, 2015

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU: 5 punches for $35, Public: 5 punches 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. Wear dancing shoes, smooth-soled shoes, or s

Monday, 26 Jan 2015

Poster Sale

Jan 26, 2015

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Cardinal Room, MU

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Thousands of choices from art prints and movies to music and pop culture. Proceeds from the sale support art programs at the Memorial Union. Sponsored by Student Activities Center.

Resin Jewelry Class

Jan 26, 2015

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $38, Public $48 (Includes Supplies)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Try out one of the most diverse mediums to create jewelry. Capture ideas, inspiration, and memories with resin. We will have papers and fabric, but feel free to bring other items to class which could include thin or small objects, photos or special papers. Discover ways to create color and texture, leave class with 5 pendants, and start your journey through the endless possibilities of resin!

Enameled Earrings Class

Jan 26, 2015

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $47. Public $57 (Includes Supplies)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Enameling (using heat to fuse powdered glass to metal) creates a fabulous splash of color for jewelry. Using a torch and a few simple tools you will enamel on flat metal. Combine your components to make multi-dangle earrings in brilliant colors, and have enough discs left over for future jewelry projects.

Tuesday, 27 Jan 2015

Poster Sale

Jan 27, 2015

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Cardinal Room, MU

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Thousands of choices from art prints and movies to music and pop culture. Proceeds from the sale support art programs at the Memorial Union. Sponsored by Student Activities Center.

Portrait Drawing Class

Jan 27, 2015

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $49, Public $59 (Includes Supplies)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Investigate the anatomy of the face and head through in-class exercises using measurement, size comparison, negative space exploration and other classical drawing techniques using a variety of media. Learn about proportion of facial features, how to render individual features, how to draw expressions and emotions and the effects of light and shadow to create a realistic likeness.

Wednesday, 28 Jan 2015

Poster Sale

Jan 28, 2015

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Cardinal Room, MU

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Thousands of choices from art prints and movies to music and pop culture. Proceeds from the sale support art programs at the Memorial Union. Sponsored by Student Activities Center.

Zendoodle Workshop

Jan 28, 2015

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $20, Public $30 (Supplies Included)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Do you scribble patterns on notepads or junk mail? Does it relax you to doodle during class or in meetings? If so, you are already on your way to creating artful meditation. Whether you are new to this art form or you've been doing it for years, we will explore a few structured methods so you can begin creating beautiful patterns anytime, anywhere, to achieve relaxation and mindfulness, or as an entry point to a larger work of art.

Beginning Belly Dance

Jan 28, 2015

7:00 PM - 8:10 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

Purchase a punch card. ISU: 5 punches for $35 and Public: 5 punches for $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

A Three Pillars Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern Belly Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara. This class teaches the basic movements of belly dance with a specific focus and detailed exploration each week. Walk-ins welcome!

Intermediate Belly Dance

Jan 28, 2015

8:20 PM - 9:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

Purchase a punch card. ISU: 5 punches for $35 and Public: 5 punches for $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Continue your Belly Dance addiction with Shiara with A Three Pillars Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern Belly Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara. The focus this semester will be on steps, combinations, layers, personal expression and style. This is an intermediate level class. Walk-ins welcome!

Thursday, 29 Jan 2015

Poster Sale

Jan 29, 2015

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Cardinal Room, MU

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Thousands of choices from art prints and movies to music and pop culture. Proceeds from the sale support art programs at the Memorial Union. Sponsored by Student Activities Center.

Social Media Research: Approaches, Early Findings & Continuing Challenges - Robert Mason

Jan 29, 2015

3:30 PM

Gallery, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Student activities

Robert Mason is faculty at the University of Washington Information School, where he studies the philosophy and ethics of technology management and the cultural aspects of social media and knowledge management. Department of Computer Science Distinguished Lecture

The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness

Jan 29, 2015

7:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Series, with keynote speaker Michelle Alexander.

John June Year

Jan 29, 2015

8:00 PM

The Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

$7 Students / $10 Public

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

John June Year is an independent rock band based in the Midwest that combine the sounds of influences like the Velvet Underground, the Strokes, and the Arctic Monkeys to create something new and wholly their own. Formed during the summer of 2012, the band has quickly progressed into a talented group of young musicians that place songwriting at the core of their focus.

Friday, 30 Jan 2015

Poster Sale

Jan 30, 2015

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Cardinal Room, MU

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Thousands of choices from art prints and movies to music and pop culture. Proceeds from the sale support art programs at the Memorial Union. Sponsored by Student Activities Center.

Paint Your Own Pottery: Ombre Painting

Jan 30, 2015

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $4, Public $5 (studio fee)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Join us on Fridays evenings for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. Choose your piece and use graduated tones of color for a fade effect.

ISU AfterDark

Jan 30, 2015

9:00 PM - 1:00 AM

MU

free

Student Union Board Student activities

ISU AfterDark is a student group that plans late night events throughout the semester. All activities are free for students and the public! Come enjoy the fun!

Saturday, 31 Jan 2015

Gabe Dixon

Jan 31, 2015

9:00 PM

The Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

$8 Students / $10 Public

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

These songs proudly wear their heart on their sleeve, conveying very human emotions, the things we all want and need but often remain just out of reach: connection, romance and the courage to follow our dreams.

Sunday, 01 Feb 2015

Craft of the Month: Hometown Love String Art

Feb 01, 2015

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$9 per person

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Hammer nails into a painted board in the shape of your state, pinpoint your hometown and add a string pattern. Lots of ways to personalize for someone special before Valentine's Day or for any special occasion. $8

Argentine Tango Class

Feb 01, 2015

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU: 5 punches for $35, Public: 5 punches 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. Wear dancing shoes, smooth-soled shoes, or s