Friday, 01 Apr 2016
Focus Grant Applications Due
Calling all artists, writer, musicians and performers! Apply for Focus funding and bring your great ideas to reality. Grants up to $600 for projects that can be exhibited, performed, projected or read. Opens to currently enrolled ISU students.
April Craft of the Month: Watercolor Quotes
Use masking fluid to write out a movie quote, song lyrics, or a sassy phrase on special paper. Then paint layers of watercolor washes over your design.
Friday Night PYOP: Mandalas
We will show you the basics of Paint Your Own Pottery, and then we will fire it within a week for you to come pick up.
Global Gala
Global Gala is the annual event that honors the unique cultural organizations represented at Iowa State.
Christopher the Conquered
Des Moines, Iowa's Christopher the Conquered (Christopher Ford) has been sitting behind the keys and saying what he can say since he released his debut album I Guess That's What We're Dying For... in 2007.
Sunday, 03 Apr 2016
Glass Beads Beyond Basics: Florals
Hone your skills and create three very different kinds of floral beads.
Argentine Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Tuesday, 05 Apr 2016
Visioning Board Workshop
Learn to tap into your intuition by observing the subtle, deeper aspects of your experience so it can guide your choices.
Wednesday, 06 Apr 2016
Exhibit Reception for Focus and APEX
See the final two art student art exhibits of this year at the MU
Walk-In Belly Dance
A Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern (Belly) Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara.
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, 07 Apr 2016
Walk-In Craft: Paper Marbling
Love paper crafts? Learn a new way to make beautiful paper to use in cards, artwork, scrapbooking, or just for fun.
Brandy Clark
Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Brandy Clark has been rapidly gaining fans and attention the past few years. Named MusicRow magazine's 2014 Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Clark signed to Warner Bros. Records after her debut album, 12 Stories, was released to widespread critical acclaim in October 2013.
Friday, 08 Apr 2016
Friday Night PYOP: Saturday Morning Cartoons
We will show you the basics of Paint Your Own Pottery, and then we will fire it within a week for you to come pick up.
Illusionist Reza
Reza is an illusionist that has entertained millions. He is internationally touring and has done live shows in 31 countries. His performance will feature magic, illusion, and he will really connect with the audience.
ISU AfterDark
FREE! Live Entertainment, Crafts, Food, Bowling and Billiards, Karaoke, Photo Booth, BINGO ... and much more!!!
Keith Scott
Keith Scott is one of Chicago's most vibrant musicians. For the past 20 years he's built his reputation as a sizzling blues guitarist, dynamic performer, noteworthy songwriter and bandleader.
Matt Bellassai
Matt Bellassai is a comedian who became famous from his employment with Buzzfeed. He is most known for his "Whine about it" videos, which feature him drinking wine and complaining about things. Matt was the 2016 People's Choice Award winner for favorite social media star.
Saturday, 09 Apr 2016
Penny and Sparrow
While the instrumentation in each of their three albums - Creature (2011), Tenboom (2013), Struggle Pretty (2014) - may differ, Penny & Sparrow has garnered a reputation of blending sincere lyrics with haunting melodies and harmonies in every song. The raw and emotive quality of their songs has been known to push crowds to near silence for an entire set.
Sunday, 10 Apr 2016
Argentine Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
The Asia Project
Free Spoken Group Performance: The Asia Project is the story of Asia Samson, a cancer survivor who was won audiences throughout the country with a spoken word show that has been nothing less than an honest and genuine testimony of his life- a spoken word show that is always inspiring, sometimes gut-wrenching, and most often times comical buffoonery.
Monday, 11 Apr 2016
Walk-In Craft: Henna Tattoos
Create temporary body art with henna.
Tuesday, 12 Apr 2016
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. (Sign Up starts at 7:30 p.m. until all spots are filled)
Wednesday, 13 Apr 2016
Hula Hoop Extravaganza!
A walk-in craft and hula party on the MU Terrace!
Thursday, 14 Apr 2016
Cyclone Voice featuring Jesse McCartney
Cyclone Voice is a singing competition that highlights the vocal talents of Iowa State students. This year's finale host will be singer-songwriter Jesse McCartney. Jesse is known for his hit songs "Beautiful Soul," "Leavin'," and "Body Language". Jesse will emcee the event and perform a few songs right before the winner is announced.
Friday, 15 Apr 2016
Friday Night PYOP: Garden Gnomes
We will show you the basics of Paint Your Own Pottery, and then we will fire it within a week for you to come pick up.
Saturday, 16 Apr 2016
Make Masks & Puppets for the All Species Parade
Ames' second annual All Species One Earth Parade will be held downtown on Saturday, April 23. Animal masks, costumes and puppets are encouraged, and The Workspace can help.
Dan + Shay
Critically acclaimed duo Dan + Shay (Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney) hit No. 1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart with their 2014 release Where It All Began. They are the only new country duo in Nielsen SoundScan recorded history to debut at No. 1. The pair has also impressively sold over 1.5 million digital tracks and over 372,000 album equivalents to date, which includes 117 million streams of their music.
Sunday, 17 Apr 2016
Make Masks & Puppets for the All Species Parade
Ames' second annual All Species One Earth Parade will be held downtown on Saturday, April 23. Animal masks, costumes and puppets are encouraged, and The Workspace can help.
Argentine Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.