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What is featured?

Sunday, 01 May 2011

Garden Inspirations

May 01, 2011

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Brunnier Art Museum, 295 Scheman Bldg.

Free

University Museums Arts, performances Lectures

Artist Beth Van Hoesen, currently on exhibit at the Brunnier Art Museum, chose to create works of art with universal appeal using nature as her inspiration. Betsy Bradshaw Eness, horticulturalist at Reiman Gardens, will discuss the floral prints of Van Hoesen and show the audience living examples of her subject matter.

ISU Choral Masterworks Concert

May 01, 2011

3:00 PM - 5:15 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$10.00 adults; $5.00 students and under 18

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Dr. James Rodde conducts all four of ISU's choirs. The choir will be accompanied by an orchestra. Tickets available at the door or in advance at the Stephens boxoffice

Argentine Tango with Valerie Williams

May 01, 2011

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU - $30 for 5 classes, Public - $40 for 5 classes

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.

Monday, 02 May 2011

Mamma Mia!

May 02, 2011

7:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

Adults: $55-51, Youth: $35, ISU students: $27

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget! At Stephens for two days, Mamma Mia! is a story that will warm hearts and cause the audience to have the time of their life at theater!

Thursday, 05 May 2011

Gift Shop: Cinco de Mayo

May 05, 2011

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Free

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances

Shop the Gift Shop for "a taste of Mexico". Caliente gourmet items will be specially priced for the day and into the evening. From 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. we will serve a special Mexican treat, Tres Leches Cake.

Saturday, 07 May 2011

Story County Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale

May 07, 2011

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Reiman Gardens' Maintenance Building parking lot

Free

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances Live Green Special events

A large selection of house plants, nursery stock plants, annuals, hanging baskets, and perennial divisions - many from the gardens of Master Gardeners- will be for sale. Local vendors selling garden art will also be there to join in the fun.

Wood show: Mid-Iowa Woodcarvers Adventures

May 07, 2011

9:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

$4-$8 (free for members and ISU students)

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances

Learn all about wood carving and woodcarving techniques from the Mid-Iowa Woodcarvers Association. The day will include woodcarving displays and demonstrations as well as classes to learn all about this fascinating art form.

Opening Day of David Rogers' Big Bugs Show

May 07, 2011

10:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

$4-$8 (free for members and ISU students)

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances

Opening day for David Rogers' Big Bugs show with 10 larger-than-life insect sculptures. David Rogers will be at Reiman Gardens to describe his Big Bugs display and answer questions for guests. Find him on the grounds from 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m.