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Friday, 05 Oct 2012

SUB Music: Tony Lucca w/ Gabe Dixon

Oct 05, 2012

9:00 PM - 11:30 PM

The M-Shop, MU

$12 Students, $15 Public ($2 increase day of show)

Student Union Board Arts, performances Diversity Special events Student activities

Tony Lucca started his music career back in 1991 as a member of The Mickey Mouse Club alongside Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, and Christina Aguilera. For years he performed with notable acts such as, 'N Sync, Marc Anthony, Macy Gray, and Sara Bareilles. Lucca also saw recent success and much acclaim as a contestant on NBC's hit show The Voice. Tony finished as 2nd runner up, competing as part of Team Adam and coached by Adam Levine.

Saturday, 06 Oct 2012

Bonsai Show

Oct 06, 2012

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

$7-$8 (free for members, students)

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens will transform into a bit of a Japanese paradise as it hosts the Annual Iowa Fall Bonsai Show.

Yarn Bomb!

Oct 06, 2012

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Workspace, Iowa State Memorial Union

The Workspace Student activities

The Workspace and Ames C.art are takin' our craft to the streets! Yarn bombing is a fun and creative way to use up leftover yarn or find something to do with an unfinished project while adding temporary public art to a space. Because it can be eventually removed with just a pair of scissors it is also environmentally friendly.

Cyclone Stampede Rodeo 50th Anniversary

Oct 06, 2012

1:00 PM

ISU rodeo arena, 3726 State Ave. (south of Highway 30)

$5-$10 (12 and under free)

Student Activities Student activities

Collegiate teams from the Great Plains region will compete in the ISU Rodeo Club's 50th Cyclone Stampede rodeo. The event also features bull fighters, food vendors, apparel and tack vendors and rodeo clowns.

Cyclone Stampede Rodeo 50th Anniversary

Oct 06, 2012

7:00 PM

ISU rodeo arena, 3726 State Ave. (south of Highway 30)

$5-$10 (12 and under free)

Student Activities Student activities

Collegiate teams from the Great Plains region will compete in the ISU Rodeo Club's 50th Cyclone Stampede rodeo. The event also features bull fighters, food vendors, apparel and tack vendors and rodeo clowns.

SUB Film: The Amazing Spider-Man

Oct 06, 2012

7:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Diversity Special events Student activities

Comfortable seating with awesome sound and projection.Movies show every week, all semester at 7 & 10pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Concessions are for sale. Sponsored by Student Union Board, GSB and IRHA.

Performance: Noises Off

Oct 06, 2012

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Fisher Theater, Ames, Lincoln Way and Beach Ave.

Adults $16, seniors 65 and up $14, students $8

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances Student activities

"Noises Off" began when the Michael Frayn stood backstage to watch a performance of a farce he had written and decided that what he saw backstage was funnier than what was happening onstage. The result is "Noises Off" which shows the disintegration of a third rate theatre company from behind the scenes. Frank Rich, theatre critic for The New York Times, called the script "The funniest play written in my lifetime."

SUB Live Music: Jon McLaughlin

Oct 06, 2012

9:00 PM

The M-Shop, MU

$12 ($7 w/ ISU Student ID) in advance | $2 increase day of show

Student Union Board Arts, performances Diversity Special events Student activities

Speaking from his home in the Midwest on a beautiful spring day, singer-songwriter Jon McLaughlin would strike you as a pretty relaxed guy. As he recounts his numerous accomplishments without any bravado, it would be understandable for McLaughlin to feel like he could coast a little as he prepares to release his third album, Promising Promises (Razor & Tie).

Sunday, 07 Oct 2012

Bonsai Show

Oct 07, 2012

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

$7-$8 (free for members, ISU students)

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens will transform into a bit of a Japanese paradise as it hosts the Annual Iowa Fall Bonsai Show.

Cyclone Stampede Rodeo 50th Anniversary

Oct 07, 2012

1:00 PM

ISU rodeo arena, 3726 State Ave. (south of Highway 30)

$5-$10 (12 and under free)

Student Activities Student activities

Collegiate teams from the Great Plains region will compete in the ISU Rodeo Club's 50th Cyclone Stampede rodeo. The event also features bull fighters, food vendors, apparel and tack vendors and rodeo clowns.

Soccer

Oct 07, 2012

1:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

ISU vs. West Virginia.

Yarn Bomb!

Oct 07, 2012

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Workspace, Iowa State Memorial Union

The Workspace Student activities

The Workspace and Ames C.art are takin' our craft to the streets! Yarn bombing is a fun and creative way to use up leftover yarn or find something to do with an unfinished project while adding temporary public art to a space. Because it can be eventually removed with just a pair of scissors it is also environmentally friendly.

Basketweaving: And Boot Two

Oct 07, 2012

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

The Workspace, Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $25/Public $35 (supplies included)

The Workspace Student activities

Did Santa leave his boot behind? Weave Santa's Boot Two in class and you will have enough supply to start Boot One in class and take it home to finish. The boots will be trimmed in white fur. This class will use black dyed reed so wear old clothing and bring a towel.

Soap Making 101

Oct 07, 2012

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

The Workspace, Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $45/Public $55 (supplies included)

The Workspace Student activities

Make quality, handmade soap from scratch. Learn the step by-by-step process - from the selection of oils and fragrances and calculating Lye amounts to picking out equipment. Lye safety will be emphasized (there are no pre-made synthetic bases in this class!)

Conversations on Relationships

Oct 07, 2012

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Brunnier Art Museum, 295 Scheman Building

free

University Museums Arts, performances

This panel discussion will engage a diverse group of art faculty in order to explore relationships and interconnections between art and other disciplines. This conversation will feature Jennifer Drinkwater, Cindy Gould, Brent Holland, Emily Morgan, and Barbara Walton.

Performance: Noises Off

Oct 07, 2012

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Fisher Theater, Ames, Lincoln Way and Beach Ave.

Adults $16, seniors 65 and up $14, students $8

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances Student activities

"Noises Off" began when the Michael Frayn stood backstage to watch a performance of a farce he had written and decided that what he saw backstage was funnier than what was happening onstage. The result is "Noises Off" which shows the disintegration of a third rate theatre company from behind the scenes. Frank Rich, theatre critic for The New York Times, called the script "The funniest play written in my lifetime."

Argentine Tango Practica

Oct 07, 2012

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The Workspace, Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU Five punches $30/Public Five punches $40

The Workspace Diversity Student activities

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.

SUB Film: The Amazing Spider-Man

Oct 07, 2012

7:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Diversity Special events Student activities

Comfortable seating with awesome sound and projection.Movies show every week, all semester at 7 & 10pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Concessions are for sale. Sponsored by Student Union Board, GSB and IRHA.

SUB Music: Freelance Whales w/Geographer

Oct 07, 2012

8:00 PM - 11:30 PM

The M-Shop, MU

TBD

Student Union Board Arts, performances Diversity Special events Student activities

Freelance Whales formed in 2008 and have been creating indie/rock music ever since. They gained buzz in 2010 with their self-released first album Weathervanes and gained popularity when their song "Generator ^ First Floor" was featured as background music in a Twitter video. The same song was later used in the hit NBC show Chuck, as well as advertisements for Chevrolet. The band is now touring in support of their follow-up album, Diluvia.

Monday, 08 Oct 2012

ISU Major Fair

Oct 08, 2012

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

ISU Surplus Student activities

The Major Fair gives students a chance to explore all ISU majors in one place; representatives from over 100 majors will be available to provide information and answer questions about any major or career path. If you are open option, are considering changing your major, or have struggled to find the right career path, the Major Fair is for you!

Resin Jewelry

Oct 08, 2012

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

The Workspace, Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $37/Public $47 (supplies included)

The Workspace Student activities

Try out one of the most diverse mediums to create jewelry. Use fabric, paper, flower petals or other unconventional materials that you can embed in your projects to give them texture. Leave class with 5 pendants and start your journey through the endless possibilities of resin!

Osborn Club Lecture

Oct 08, 2012

7:00 PM

Gold Room, Hilton Garden Inn, 1325 Dickenson Ave., Ames

Groups, governance Lectures

"The Dynamic Construction of Candidate Image," David Peterson, ISU political science. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, follows a dinner of Osborn Club members.

Shift: Redefining North Korea- Documentary & Discussion

Oct 08, 2012

7:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures

For decades North Korea has been defined by its politics, which has isolated it from our global community. The People's Crisis, a 50-minute documentary, focuses on the harsh reality of life inside North Korea, including footage from a refugee rescue mission by the nonprofit awareness and advocacy organization LiNK. A discussion will follow the film.

Take It Higher Than Just Higher Education

Oct 08, 2012

7:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures

Michael Reyes is a Chicano/Mexicano poet, actor, playwright, artist and community organizer specializing in youth development. His interactive presentations combine history, current events and performance into a fusion of education and entertainment. Latino Heritage Month Celebration

Tuesday, 09 Oct 2012

Library workshop

Oct 09, 2012

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Parks Library

free

University Library Training, development

"Elsevier Biofuel Database Presentation," Gerry McKiernan. Elsevier Biofuel (EB) is a comprehensive, online platform that covers scientific, industrial, and commercial biofuel information sources. Through the Elsevier Biofuel database, users have access to relevant full-text content from 1,000 journals, 2,000 eBooks, and 15 years of patent backfiles.

Open meeting: Iowa State Center courtyard

Oct 09, 2012

4:30 PM

3512 Memorial Union

free

Operations and Finance Division Meetings, receptions

Landscape architects from the Sasaki Associates design team will present the finalized concept plan for the Iowa State Center courtyard area.

Corporate Rights in Global Trade and Their Dangerous Consequences

Oct 09, 2012

6:00 PM

Alliant Energy-Lee Liu Auditorium, Howe Hall

free

Lecture Series Lectures

Lori Wallach, Director of Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch, is an internationally recognized expert on globalization and trade. Technology, Globalization and Culture Series & World Affairs Series.

2012 Campaign Debate: ISU College Republicans v. ISU Democrats

Oct 09, 2012

7:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Student activities

The ISU College Republicans will debate the ISU College Democrats on 2012 campaign issues before a panel of judges. The groups will also make available voter registration and candidate information. First Amendment Series.