Friday, 01 Apr 2011
Book Signing
Author signing with US Senator Rand Paul.
Edible Book Festival
ISU Library will host the Edible Book Festival, a design competition celebrating the "ingestion of culture." Register to compete for prizes, or stop by the event just to view the entries and vote for your favorites. The event is free and open to the public; details are online.
Midwest Children's Choir Festival
Guest conductor Rollo Dilworth, Temple University, Philadelphia.
Sunday, 03 Apr 2011
Chain Maille: Captive Caterpillar
Show your pride with this rainbow-colored bracelet and explore chain maille with this easy starter piece.
Argentine Tango with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Free Expression, the Arts and Federal Funding
As First Amendment Day approaches ask yourself, should museums be safe and welcoming for all, or places where challenging ideas are explored? The issue becomes more heated when museums receive Federal funding. Jeff Fleming, director of the Des Moines Arts Center, will discuss the nature of free expression in the visual arts, including a personal experience where he came under scrutiny for curating a controversial exhibit.
Ames Piano Quartet
The Ames Piano Quartet, the resident chamber music ensemble at Iowa State University, holds a unique position in the chamber music field as one of the few piano quartets in the world.
Monday, 04 Apr 2011
ISU Flute Ensemble
Sonja Giles, director
Photo Field Trip: Brookside Park
Come and take beautiful pictures of Brookside Park and the Skate Park, with Dan Neubauer.
Intermediate Glass Beads
Want to make larger glass beads without all the weight? Try your hand at hollow beads!
Tote Bags
Make a reversible tote bag out of a t-shirt!
Tuesday, 05 Apr 2011
Tuesday Tea
Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation about all things Farm House. Mark your calendar from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Tuesdays this month and enjoy the 150 year old structure in a whole new way. Check the University Museums website to learn what the discussion topic will be. Can't make it at noon? The Farm House will be serving tea from 12 to 4 pm on Tuesdays so stop in any time.
Camera Basics
Want to go beyond "point & shoot" photography, well then take this introductory camera class and learn more!
Knotted Necklace
Learn a simple technique for achieving an elegant drape when combining pearls and semi-precious stones. This class will help you learn to pearl knot like the professionals
Poetry Slam
The First Amendment Blog Poetry Slam, a First Amendment Day event.
Wednesday, 06 Apr 2011
ArtWalk: Celebrate the First Amendment
Join University Museums on First Amendment Day for a tour of selections from the Art on Campus collection that touch on issues of free expression in public art, exploring all five freedoms covered by the First Amendment. Meet your guides outside the south entrance to Parks Library.
Creative Collision
Creative Collision is a place to share, combine, collaborate, and learn from one another. Here you can learn and share just about any medium!
Film and discussion: Hybrid Pioneer
Brent Houzenga: Hybrid Pioneer is a documentary about Des Moines mixed media artist and musician Brent Houzenga. The film chronicles the enterprising spirit of do-it-yourself artistry and the struggle to carve and maintain a successful creative career. A discussion with Houzenga and filmmaker Kristian Day follows.
Thursday, 07 Apr 2011
Fused Glass Picture Frames
Make a picture frame of glass, cut, grind, and layer it to creat a beautiful effect.
Friday, 08 Apr 2011
Oil Painting
Learn the basics of oil painting and become confident in your technique, you could be the next Rembrandt.
Comedy Show: Kurt Braunohler
Braunohler is an award-winning comedian from New York City, recently winning three ECNY awards including Best Male Stand-Up Comic. This show, part of "ISU After Dark" events for ISU students, is open to the public.
Saturday, 09 Apr 2011
The Fashion Show 2011
The Fashion Show is an annual student-run event, showcasing the work of student designers and models. The exhibition begins at 6 p.m., followed by the runway show at 7 p.m.
Sunday, 10 Apr 2011
Storytime with Chuck
Bring the entire family to the Brunnier Art Museum to hear the exciting tale of "Critter Sitter" and "Jungle Gym Jitters" read by author and illustrator Chuck Richards. Following storytime, children will be invited to complete a scavenger hunt of works of art in the museum.
Argentine Tango with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Performance: Man 1 Bank 0
Imagine if you could cash those non-negotiable checks you get in the mail for the money. This is exactly the amazing, but true story of Patrick Combs who deposited a non-negotiable junk mail check and the bank actually cashes it! "Man 1 Bank 0" is sure to be a hit and take the audience on an edge-of-your-seat adventure.
Monday, 11 Apr 2011
The Song of Mulan
Theatre IV presents The Song of Mulan as part of the Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts Institute Youth Matinee Series.
The Song of Mulan
Theatre IV presents The Song of Mulan as part of the Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts Institute Youth Matinee Series.
Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People
Actress and comedian Amy Sedaris once again rivals Martha Stewart with a new book to help her fans through these dire economic times. It is appropriately named Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People. She previously shared her domestic skills in the satirical guide to entertaining I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence. Part of the National Affairs Series.
Tuesday, 12 Apr 2011
Tuesday Tea
Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation about all things Farm House. Mark your calendar from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Tuesdays this month and enjoy the 150 year old structure in a whole new way. Check the University Museums website to learn what the discussion topic will be. Can't make it at noon? The Farm House will be serving tea from 12 to 4 pm on Tuesdays so stop in any time.
Polymer Clay Eggs
Using a variety of techniques like filigree, open lacework, and surface stamping to create beautiful polymer clay eggs.