Tuesday, 20 Feb 2018
Bookbinding with Pretty Papers Class
Artists have been making gorgeous marbled and paste papers for centuries. Now it's your turn!
Acrylic Painting Class
Discover the versatility of acrylic - a water-soluble medium that dries quickly.
Wednesday, 21 Feb 2018
Art Walk: Art and the Natural World
In celebration of the new sculpture in Bessey Hall, join University Museums as we analyze how artists have represented, explored, and honored the natural world around them through their art. Meet inside the south entrance of Kildee Hall.
Expressive Journaling Class
Express your internal thoughts and experiences using pen and paper. Handwriting activates different parts of the brain which enhances focus, fosters creativity and activates reflection.
Wheel Pottery Class
Get your hands dirty and make beautiful things! Start with centering clay and pulling cylinders, the building blocks to throwing on the wheel.
Metalsmithing Class
Begin your exploration of jewelry-making by learning techniques such as sawing, drilling, forming, chasing, annealing and riveting.
ISU Jazz Ensembles I & II
James Bovinette, Director of Jazz 1 Michael Giles, Director of Jazz 2
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.
Friday, 23 Feb 2018
Lecture and Recital: Czech organ music
"Czech This!" Organ music written by Czech composers is featured in a lecture and recital by organist Miriam Zach.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Hamilton Lyrics
The musical phenomenon that mashes theater and hip hop addresses difficult conversations including race, immigration and feminism. Find the message in the lyrics that speaks to you. If you stand for nothing, what'll you fall for? Celebrating Black History Month
Varieties Finals
Varieties has been showcasing the talent of Iowa State students for more than 80 years. Performances consist of 16-20 minute "mini-musicals" that are performed with original lyrics and choreography. Shorter acts, called vignettes, perform as well.
Performance: Iphigenia
In the Greek myth Iphigenia is the daughter of Agamemnon who is told by a goddess that he must sacrifice his daughter in order to be granted wind so that his ships can sail to Troy. Knowing that his wife would never agree, he tricks Iphigenia and her mother into coming to him by telling her that she is to marry the great hero, Achilles. This is a new telling of the old legend.
Saturday, 24 Feb 2018
Glass Beads Intensive Workshop
Learn to create colorful beads by heating and shaping glass with a torch - yes, we get to work with fire!
Varieties Finals
Varieties has been showcasing the talent of Iowa State students for more than 80 years. Performances consist of 16-20 minute "mini-musicals" that are performed with original lyrics and choreography. Shorter acts, called vignettes, perform as well.
Performance: Iphigenia
In the Greek myth Iphigenia is the daughter of Agamemnon who is told by a goddess that he must sacrifice his daughter in order to be granted wind so that his ships can sail to Troy. Knowing that his wife would never agree, he tricks Iphigenia and her mother into coming to him by telling her that she is to marry the great hero, Achilles. This is a new telling of the old legend.
Sunday, 25 Feb 2018
ISU Statesmen Choral Concert
James Rodde, conductor
Performance: Iphigenia
In the Greek myth Iphigenia is the daughter of Agamemnon who is told by a goddess that he must sacrifice his daughter in order to be granted wind so that his ships can sail to Troy. Knowing that his wife would never agree, he tricks Iphigenia and her mother into coming to him by telling her that she is to marry the great hero, Achilles. This is a new telling of the old legend.
Walk-in Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
ISU Cantamus Women's Choir
Kathleen Rodde, conductor
Monday, 26 Feb 2018
Art + Issues: Building a Campus Community
The University Museums exist to celebrate the diversity of our cultural heritage and through art teach critical thinking and generate dialogue that helps to build an inclusive campus community. Topics that relate to current events will be presented and attendees are encouraged to bring other discussion topics with them with a goal of generating understanding in a safe, inclusive, and inspiring space.
Tuesday, 27 Feb 2018
Woodshop Orientation
Learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment while creating a tool carrier.
Auditions for "Our Town"
Roles available for 13 men and 7 women. Auditions will consist of reading from monologues and scenes. Stop by 0310 Carver Hall to sign up for an audition time and pick up materials. Auditions are open to all ISU students. Questions? Contact Director Jane Cox, jfcox@8astate.edu. Visit www.theatre.iastate.edu for more information. ISU Theatre is funded by Student Government.
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)