Sunday, 04 Feb 2024
Reception & Curator's Talk | "Christian Petersen: A Sense of Place in Campus Life"
Stroll through the galleries with guest curator Jerome Thompson, retired State Curator (State Historical Society of Iowa) and ISU alumnus (B.A. '74), for the opening reception of the Christian Petersen Art Museum's spring exhibitions. Thompson's talk will begin at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday Tour
Sunday Tours are 30 minutes long, are led by University Museums docents or staff, and are free!
Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. Classes meet every Sunday and drop-ins are welcome. Purchase a dance punch card and attend as often as your schedule allows. Open to ages 18+.
Monday, 05 Feb 2024
Drop-In Craft: Valentine's Day Hearts
A hand-made valentine is the BEST! Paint a wood heart cutout to show all the love to your friend, mom, soulmate, or to decorate your own space.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Sweet Treats Week
Paint a special container for all those sweet treats--a candy dish, mug for hot chocolate, cookie tray, or a cupcake dish. Pieces will be fired in time for Valentine's Day pick up.
Paper Marbling Class with Rhonda Scott
Learn two techniques for making one-of-a-kind colorful papers. Try out centuries-old traditional patterns as well as fun modern designs. Leave class with a set of notecards, a small framed piece, and extra papers for your own projects.
Concert: Iowa State Singers, Iowa Statesmen, Waukee Northwest HS
These highly acclaimed vocal groups showcase the exceptional talent and artistry of their members. Comprised of passionate and dedicated singers, the mixed-voice choirs deliver captivating performances that transcend musical genres and captivate audiences. Explore a diverse repertoire that spans classical choral works, contemporary compositions, and engaging a cappella arrangements.
Tuesday, 06 Feb 2024
Drop-In Craft: Valentine's Day Hearts
A hand-made valentine is the BEST! Paint a wood heart cutout to show all the love to your friend, mom, soulmate, or to decorate your own space.
Wednesday, 07 Feb 2024
Drop-In Craft: Valentine's Day Hearts
A hand-made valentine is the BEST! Paint a wood heart cutout to show all the love to your friend, mom, soulmate, or to decorate your own space.
Punch Needle Workshop w/Sarah Cady
Create a botanical wall hanging with a punch needle. Practice threading your needle for the best flow and for creating different textures. Leave the workshop knowing how to select the right yarn and monks cloth for your next project.
Concert: Storms and Stars
The "Storms and Stars" performance features Jodi Goble on piano and soprano Shelby VanNorstrand.
Grandma Mojo's Improv Comedy
Iowa State's premier student improv comedy troupe! They perform in the M-Shop on select Wednesday nights during the semester.
Thursday, 08 Feb 2024
Valentine's Day Pop Up Art Sale
We will be located near the entrance to the University Bookstore at the Memorial Union. Hourly parking is available in the MU ramp.
Drop-In Craft: Valentine's Day Hearts
A hand-made valentine is the BEST! Paint a wood heart cutout to show all the love to your friend, mom, soulmate, or to decorate your own space.
Curator's Tour of "World's Fairs, Expositions, and Centennial Celebrations"
Join Farm House curator Allison Sheridan to take a first look at the newly installed exhibition and delve into the influences of these international events on decorative arts from 1851 to 1910.
Performance: The Langston Hughes Project
"Ask Your Mama: 12 Moods for Jazz." The Langston Hughes Project is a multimedia concert performance of Langston Hughes's kaleidoscopic jazz poem suite, "Ask Your Mama," a 12-part epic poem Hughes scored with musical cues drawn from nearly all genres -- a creative masterwork left unperformed at his death.
Flute Recital: Cobus du Toit
The performance features flautist Cobus du Toit and pianist Doreen Lee.
Friday, 09 Feb 2024
Valentine's Day Pop Up Art Sale
We will be located near the entrance to the University Bookstore at the Memorial Union. Hourly parking is available in the MU ramp.
Drop-In Craft: Valentine's Day Hearts
A hand-made valentine is the BEST! Paint a wood heart cutout to show all the love to your friend, mom, soulmate, or to decorate your own space.
Saturday, 10 Feb 2024
Drop-In Craft: Valentine's Day Hearts
A hand-made valentine is the BEST! Paint a wood heart cutout to show all the love to your friend, mom, soulmate, or to decorate your own space.
Orchid Fest
One of Iowa's largest displays and sales of orchids
Valentine's Day Pop Up Art Sale
We will be located near the entrance to the University Bookstore at the Memorial Union. Hourly parking is available in the MU ramp.