Wednesday, 30 Nov 2016
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's student comedy, improv group. Holding shows on some Wednesday nights, you can come and laugh to your hearts content at the Mojos, and with the Mojos.
Thursday, 01 Dec 2016
December Craft of the Month: Canvas Quotes
Use vinyl letters to spell out a short quote on one of our retro paintings, or on a canvas you prepare. Add another coat of paint and then peel the lettering off to reveal a peek-through of the original imagery. It's fun easy, and everyone ends up with a unique piece of artwork.
Art Mart Holiday Sale
Support the artists, craftsmen, photographer, designers, the go-getters, and do-it-yourself-ers! Browse a room full of functional and decorative pottery, brilliantly blown glass, beautiful jewelry, campus photos and charming accessories created by Ames and ISU artists.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
It's a cirque show, Broadway musical, holiday spectacular and family show all in one! It's the perfect holiday gift that children and adults alike will enjoy. The show features 300 costumes, 20 acts, and 30 performers, original music and seasonal favorites all performed in a winter wonderland of amazement.
ISU Jazz Combos
Michael Giles, director
Sara Watkins
Sara Watkins is an American singer-songwriter and fiddler. Watkins debuted in 1989 as fiddler and founding member of the progressive bluegrass group Nickel Creek along with her brother Sean and mandolinist Chris Thile.
Friday, 02 Dec 2016
Art Mart Holiday Sale
Support the artists, craftsmen, photographer, designers, the go-getters, and do-it-yourself-ers! Browse through a room full of functional and decorative pottery, brilliantly blown glass, beautiful jewelry, campus photos, and charming accessories created by Ames and ISU artists.
Performance: The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail
"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away."
Saturday, 03 Dec 2016
Art Mart Holiday Sale
Support the artists, craftsmen, photographer, designers, the go-getters, and do-it-yourself-ers! Browse through a room full of functional and decorative pottery, brilliantly blown glass, beautiful jewelry, campus photos, and charming accessories created by Ames and ISU artists.
Holiday Story Time with Cy
Join us for story time with everyone's favorite mascot, Cy! Don't forget to bring your camera for photos! Free hour of parking in the Memorial Union Parking Ramp with any purchase.
Christmas at the Farm House
Celebrate the holiday season at the Farm House Museum. Warm up with hot cocoa as you explore the first building on Iowa State's campus and experience what Christmas was like at the turn of the century. Children's crafts and Santa Claus will all be part of the fun.
ISU Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and Concert Band
The three concert bands at Iowa State will close out the Fall semester with a few holiday classics.
Performance: The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail
"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away."
Sunday, 04 Dec 2016
Performance: The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail
"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away."
Holiday Choral Festival
Performance by the ISU choirs.
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.
Monday, 05 Dec 2016
Walk-In Craft: Etched Glass Ornaments
Need a last minute gift? Use etching cream with one of our patterns to create intricate details on a glass ornament.
Tuesday, 06 Dec 2016
Walk-In Craft: Etched Glass Ornaments
Need a last minute gift? Use etching cream with one of our patterns to create intricate details on a glass ornament.
Wednesday, 07 Dec 2016
The UM Connection: The Art of War
As artist in residence at Iowa State, Christian Petersen absorbed the campus environment and student experiences and reflected them back through his numerous public works of art and smaller studio sculptures. One subject that had a profound impact on his art was World War II, as he watched how it affected his students. On the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and subsequent U.S. declaration of war, we will tour WWII thematic artwork.
Walk-In Craft: Etched Glass Ornaments
Need a last minute gift? Use etching cream with one of our patterns to create intricate details on a glass ornament.