All upcoming events in the category. http://www.event.iastate.edu/homepage.php?category=3 en-us WebDev Rss Generator http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/19768 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:30:00 -0600 Hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; however, in-door shoes or socks must be worn http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/19445 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0600 4-5pm lesson; 5-7pm practice Nov.29; Dec.6,13 Multi-level Argentine Tango class. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/19084 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:30:00 -0600 The Moscow Boys Choir is a touring group from Russia who sing traditional and Christmas songs like a chorus of angels. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/19542 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0600 Featuring members of Nickel Creek; Toad the Wet Sprocket; Tom Petty and the Hearbreakers; Elvis Costello and the Imposters; and the Jerry Douglas Band. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/19210 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 AIDS continues to inflict a heavy toll in every community, and we continue to remember friends and loved ones on December 1 by shrouding selections from the Art on Campus Collection. A Day Without Art reminds us to vow an end to AIDS. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/19549 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0600 The Workspace will be hosting Art Mart, the annual arts and crafts sale at the Iowa State Memorial Union. The sale will be held in the Maintenance Shop near the West entrance of the MU on Tuesday, December 1 from noon - 5pm and Wednesday, December 2 from 11am - 7pm. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/19434 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:00:00 -0600 7-9:15pm Learn new belly dancing choreography. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/19088 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:30:00 -0600 A national tour of the classic musical, [i]Wizard of Oz[/i] comes to Ames as part of the Iowa State Center's Performing Arts Series at Stephens Auditorium. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/20190 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:30:00 -0600 Matthew Coley is a marimba, percussion and dulcimer artist. He is currently on faculty at Iowa State University. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/20219 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:00:00 -0600 The Workspace will be hosting Art Mart, the annual arts and crafts sale at the Iowa State Memorial Union. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/19743 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:00:00 -0600 The Student Union Board (SUB) will host a soup dinner, Empty Bowl Project: Fighting Hunger Locally and Globally, on Wednesday, December 2 from 5 - 7pm in the Campanile Room at the Memorial Union. Attendees will be able to choose (and keep!) a handcrafted ceramic bowl and fill it with either chili or vegetable soup. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/20261 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:00:00 -0600 ISU's Tin Shi Tam will entertain guests with winter songs prior to the Illumination Ceremony at 5:30 on the South Campanile Lawn. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/20039 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:00:00 -0600 Celebrate Winterfest by making ornaments and winter crafts in the Workspace. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/19211 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:00:00 -0600 "Merry Christmas to All: A Thomas Nast Christmas." Sip hot cocoa and warm up inside the Farm House Museum following the Winterfest Illumination ceremony, while enjoying the experience of a historical prairie Christmas at Iowa State's founding farm. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/20191 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:30:00 -0600 ISU Jazz Combos, coached by Michael Giles. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/19564 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:00:00 -0600 Student Sketch Comedy Troupe. Let the students of ISU's improv sketch comedy troupe make you laugh until your stomach hurts. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/19212 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:00:00 -0600 All are welcome to a forum for local artists interested in sharing their works of art -- finished and unfinished, traditional and non-traditional media -- with other artists and the larger Ames community. Consider Artist's Showcase an open-mic night for visual artists. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/19458 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:00:00 -0600 Make ornaments. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/19834 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:30:00 -0600 Viola is shipwrecked and believes her twin brother is dead. She disguises herself as a young man and enters the service of a Duke. This is one of Shakespeare's best beloved romantic comedies and begins "If music be the food of love, play on." Before the last line is spoken, there has been an exploration of all forms of love from misguided love to self love and ultimately true love. First performed in 1602. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/20192 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:30:00 -0600 Gregory Oakes is assistant professor of clarinet in music at Iowa State. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/19835 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:30:00 -0600 Viola is shipwrecked and believes her twin brother is dead. She disguises herself as a young man and enters the service of a Duke. This is one of Shakespeare's best beloved romantic comedies and begins "If music be the food of love, play on." Before the last line is spoken, there has been an exploration of all forms of love from misguided love to self love and ultimately true love. First performed in 1602. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/20193 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:30:00 -0600 All three of Iowa State Bands will perform. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/19836 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 14:00:00 -0600 Viola is shipwrecked and believes her twin brother is dead. She disguises herself as a young man and enters the service of a Duke. This is one of Shakespeare's best beloved romantic comedies and begins "If music be the food of love, play on." Before the last line is spoken, there has been an exploration of all forms of love from misguided love to self love and ultimately true love. First performed in 1602. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/20194 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:00:00 -0600 James Rodde will conduct the ISU Choirs and Symphony Orchestra in the annual Holiday Festival. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/19446 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:00:00 -0600 Multi-level Argentine Tango class, lesson (4-5 p.m.) and practice (5-7 p.m.). http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/19213 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:00:00 -0600 Filmed during the Iraq War, this documentary dissects America's military machine with a keen eye to answering the question: Why does America engage in war? Through personal stories of soldiers, government officials, scholars, journalists and innocent victims, the film examines the political and economic interests and ideological factors, past and present, behind American militarism. Running Time: 98 minutes http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/19459 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:00:00 -0600 Paint picture frames, boxes, and more. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/19769 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:30:00 -0600 Hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; however, in-door shoes or socks must be worn http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/19837 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:30:00 -0600 Viola is shipwrecked and believes her twin brother is dead. She disguises herself as a young man and enters the service of a Duke. This is one of Shakespeare's best beloved romantic comedies and begins "If music be the food of love, play on." Before the last line is spoken, there has been an exploration of all forms of love from misguided love to self love and ultimately true love. First performed in 1602. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/20053 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:30:00 -0600 The classic holiday fairy tale, [i]The Nutcracker Ballet[/i], makes its 29th annual appearance at Stephens Auditorium. The Iowa State Center production features choreography by Robert Thomas and Miyoko Kato Thomas of the Dancenter (Ames); over 200 local dancers from surrounding central Iowa communities; and principal dancers Rachel Vickrey and Avram Gold from the Omaha Ballet Theater appearing as the Sugar Plum Fairy her Cavalier. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/19838 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:30:00 -0600 Viola is shipwrecked and believes her twin brother is dead. She disguises herself as a young man and enters the service of a Duke. This is one of Shakespeare's best beloved romantic comedies and begins "If music be the food of love, play on." Before the last line is spoken, there has been an exploration of all forms of love from misguided love to self love and ultimately true love. First performed in 1602. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/20057 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:30:00 -0600 The classic holiday fairy tale, [i]The Nutcracker Ballet[/i], makes its 29th annual appearance at Stephens Auditorium. The Iowa State Center production features choreography by Robert Thomas and Miyoko Kato Thomas of the Dancenter (Ames); over 200 local dancers from surrounding central Iowa communities; and principal dancers Rachel Vickrey and Avram Gold from the Omaha Ballet Theater appearing as the Sugar Plum Fairy her Cavalier. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/20058 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:30:00 -0600 The classic holiday fairy tale, [i]The Nutcracker Ballet[/i], makes its 29th annual appearance at Stephens Auditorium. The Iowa State Center production features choreography by Robert Thomas and Miyoko Kato Thomas of the Dancenter (Ames); over 200 local dancers from surrounding central Iowa communities; and principal dancers Rachel Vickrey and Avram Gold from the Omaha Ballet Theater appearing as the Sugar Plum Fairy her Cavalier. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/19839 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:00:00 -0600 Viola is shipwrecked and believes her twin brother is dead. She disguises herself as a young man and enters the service of a Duke. This is one of Shakespeare's best beloved romantic comedies and begins "If music be the food of love, play on." Before the last line is spoken, there has been an exploration of all forms of love from misguided love to self love and ultimately true love. First performed in 1602. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/19447 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:00:00 -0600 Multi-level Argentine Tango class (4-5 p.m. lesson; 5-7 p.m. practice). http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/19770 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:30:00 -0600 Hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; however, in-door shoes or socks must be worn http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/20054 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:00:00 -0600 "America in the Making Series," N.C. Wyeth, nationally acclaimed illustrator and artist, created thousands of images for popular media. How much do you know about the man behind the illustrations? Join Amanda Hall on a gallery walk of "America in the Making" to view significant works of art by the artist and learn something of the fascinating private life of the Wyeth family. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/19089 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:00:00 -0600 The Moscow Festival Ballet brings the world's most loved ballet, [i]Swan Lake[/i], to Ames as part of the Iowa State Center's Performing Arts Series at Stephens Auditorium. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/19062 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:00:00 -0600 Musica Antiqua presents a special concert as part of Iowa State Center's Youth Matinee Series. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/19063 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:30:00 -0600 Musica Antiqua presents a special concert as part of Iowa State Center's Youth Matinee Series. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/20055 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:00:00 -0600 "Let There Be Light" is the final entry in a trilogy of films produced for the U.S. government by John Huston. This documentary film follows life after war for 75 U.S. soldiers, while exploring the concept of trauma after World War II. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/20056 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0600 Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation. Mark your calendar from noon-1 p.m. on Tuesday and enjoy the Farm House in a whole new way. After tea, all are welcome to join in a guided tour that will highlight different topics each week, including Victorian crafts, the first 50 years at the Farm House, 1800s entertainment, and more. Reservations not required. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/19090 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:30:00 -0600 The Flying Karamazov Brothers latest show, "4Play" juggles a unique blend of nouveau cirque, visual music, dance and theatre. Ground-breaking and provocative, the four brothers use their many talents to demonstrate that chaos and unexpected events in our lives is the stuff that makes us human. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/20059 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0600 Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation. Mark your calendar from 12:00 -1:00 pm Tuesdays this month (February 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd) and enjoy the Farm House in a whole new way. After tea, all are welcome to join in a guided tour that will highlight different topics each week, including Victorian music and entertainment, women's work through the years, Victorian dining, and more. Reservations not required. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/19065 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:00:00 -0600 Theatre IV presents [i][b]Patchwork: The Little House Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder[/i][/b] as part of the Iowa State Center's Youth Matinee Series. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/19064 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:30:00 -0600 Theatre IV presents [i][b]Patchwork: The Little House Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder[/i][/b] as part of the Iowa State Center's Youth Matinee Series. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/20063 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:00:00 -0600 Join Jennifer Drinkwater, lecturer in Art and Design, and Richard Mansbach, professor in Political Science, as they discuss the relationships between visual imagery and issues of cultural, political, and global identity. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/19091 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:00:00 -0600 The national tour of Andrew Lloyd Weber's [i][b]Jesus Christ Superstar[/i][/b] comes to Ames as part of the Iowa State Center's Performing Arts Series at Stephens Auditorium. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/20060 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0600 Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation. Mark your calendar from 12:00 -1:00 pm Tuesdays this month (February 9th, 16th, and 23rd) and enjoy the Farm House in a whole new way. After tea, all are welcome to join in a guided tour that will highlight different topics each week, including Victorian music and entertainment, women's work through the years, Victorian dining, and more. Reservations not required. http://www.event.iastate.edu/event/20064 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0600 Join Nancy Gebhart, educator, as she takes you on a tour of new sites and old favorites from the Art on Campus Collection. This tour begins with some of the old favorites in Parks Library, including public works of art by Grant Wood, Christian Petersen, Stephen DeStaebler, and Nina de Creeft Ward. Visual literacy has proven to increase communication and critical thinking skills, so why not spend your lunch learning with University Museums!