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)
Wednesday, 28 Feb 2018
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.
Exploring the Vault with University Museums Interns
University Museums student interns get a chance to do everything from curatorial work to collections management to developing educational programming. So naturally each student will develop a list of their favorite things. While the Brunnier Art Museum is closed for renovations this semester, let current and former students share with you the objects they love from the vault of University Museums.
Performance: Motown The Musical
Motown the Musical is the true American Dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy's journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul. Gordy launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more. Motown shattered barriers; shaped our lives and made us all move to the same beat.
Concert: Robert Stevenson from A Silent Film
As a thank you to their fan base, Robert Stevenson decided to go on a U.S. tour to play the band's hits and other fan favorites while the rest of the band is on a break.
Thursday, 01 Mar 2018
Beginning Soap Making Workshop
Make quality, handmade soap from scratch (no synthetic bases!) using the cold-process method.
Oil Painting Class
Through this class, students will become comfortable using oil paint, and gain confidence in color mixing, composition, and paint application.
Friday, 02 Mar 2018
Clementine
Clementine is having a not-so-good day!
Clementine
Clementine is having a not-so-good day!
Paint Your Own Pottery: Hamilton Lyrics
Draw your favorite forest animal on a piece of pottery, or choose a figurine to paint. Deer, hedgehogs, bunnies and more!
ISU Wind Ensemble
directed by Dr. Michael Golemo
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.
Performance: Ron White
Comedian Ron "Tater Salad" White first rose to fame as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour phenomenon, and now as a chart-topping Grammy-nominated comedian and feature film actor.
ISU AfterDark
ISU AfterDark is a student group that plans late night events throughout the semester. All activities are free for students and their guests! Come enjoy the fun!
Saturday, 03 Mar 2018
Concert: Lyrica Women's Choir
The Lyrica Women's Choir is directed by Kathleen Rodde.
Performance: Town and Gown Chamber Annual Musicale
Annual fundraising event, a sparkling collage of chamber music and song performed by outstanding talent from central Iowa, followed by a memorable, sumptuous buffet.
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.
Concert: Sunny Sweeney with Tyler Richton
Best known for her song "From a Table Away", country singer Sunny Sweeney is a Texas native whose music-style resembles Kacey Musgraves and Josh Turner.