Thursday, 24 Sep 2015
Amigurumi Crochet Workshop
Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small animals or creatures. The projects are super cute, fun to make, and all you need to know is basic crochet stitches to start. Come make your own stuffed creature and learn the basics of shaping, construction, and finishing. These projects can be turned into anything from keychains to cat toys, and there will be plenty of patterns to choose from.
Live Music: Holy White Hounds
The grinding, beat-infused cadre that is Holy White Hounds started in late 2013 between longtime friends Brenton Dean (vocals, guitar) and Ambrose Lupercal (bass).
Friday, 25 Sep 2015
Paint Your Own Pottery: Cardinal and Gold Cyclone Family Weekend
"Painting" bisque is a fun and relaxing activity that can be done solo or with a group of friends. Choose your piece and illustrate your Cyclone pride. Open until 9pm for Family Weekend. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.
Live Music: Mike Mains & The Branches
Formed in Texas-- flourishing in Detroit, this indie rock collective has spent the last few years making waves around and in-between.
Saturday, 26 Sep 2015
Family Weekend Open House
Free crafts and door prizes.
Live Music: The Special Consensus
Chicago-based The Special Consensus is a four-person acoustic bluegrass band that began performing in the Midwest in the spring of 1975. Their first album was released in 1979 when the band began touring on a national basis.
Sunday, 27 Sep 2015
Family Weekend Open House
Free crafts and door prizes.
Collage of Choirs
All the choirs perform, Iowa State Singers, ISU Statesmen, Cantamus Women's Choir, Lyrica Women's Choir
Argentine Tango
This Milonga 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 socks.
Monday, 28 Sep 2015
Faculty Recital: Gregory Oakes, clarinet
Gregory Oakes is one of the most exciting and energetic clarinetists of his generation. From his Carnegie Hall debut with members of Ensemble Intercontemporain and Pierre Boulez to his performances as a member of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Mr. Oakes has been praised by critics for his "outstanding performance" (New York Times) and "jazzy flourishes" (Denver Post). American Record Guide says "Oakes is the rare player who has both excellent c
Tuesday, 29 Sep 2015
Wheel Pottery Class
Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel. Learn handle-pulling, glazing and finishing techniques. Open to absolute beginners as well as those with experience who would like to improve their technique and abilities.
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, 30 Sep 2015
Walk-In Craft: Henna Tattoos
Create temporary body art with henna. Bring a friend and "tattoo" each other, or draw designs on your own skin. Sample designs are available for inspiration, along with tips and tricks for best application methods. Walk in anytime but give yourself about half an hour to finish.
Walk-In Dance: Belly Dance
A Three Pillars Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern Belly Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara. Learn the basic movements of belly dance with a specific focus and detailed exploration each week (listed below). The 8:20pm class will focus on technique, expression and choreography.
Clocks in Motion, Percussion Ensemble
With a fearless and uncompromising ear to programming challenging and adventurous contemporary percussion ensemble repertoire, Clocks in Motion consistently performs groundbreaking concerts which involve performance art, theater, and often the construction of new instruments.
Performance: Last Comic Standing
The Emmy-nominated laugh-fest visits Ames, featuring the funniest finalists from the summer's best loved comedy competition.
Thursday, 01 Oct 2015
Craft of the Month: Day of the Dead Skulls
Dia de Muertos is a Mexican holiday focused on remembering friends and family members who have died. One tradition includes building private altars honoring the deceased using decorated skulls, marigolds, and possessions of the departed. You will receive a skull, decorating materials and images for inspiration.
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.
Performance: Young Concert Artist
Clarinetist Narek Arutyunian comes to Ames as part of Iowa State Center's Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts Institute. Arutyunian has appeared with the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra as well as many festivals including Julliard ChamberFest, New York Festival of Song and the 2015 Marlboro Music Festival.