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Wednesday, 12 Oct 2022

Iowa Political Cartoonists: A Discussion with Elizabeth Riordan

Oct 12, 2022

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Virtual on Zoom

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Join a Zoom conversation between University of Iowa Special Collections and Archives' Lead Outreach and Instruction Librarian Elizabeth Riordan, and Iowa State University Museums' curator Sydney Marshall for a look at the works of three Iowa political cartoonists: Ding Darling, Frank Miller, and Brian Duffy.

Work/Martinic Recital

Oct 12, 2022

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Simon Estes Music Hall

0-$5

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Department of Music and Theatre faculty memebers, George Work, cello, and Borivoj Martinic-Jercic, violin, present a joint string recital in Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall.

Thursday, 13 Oct 2022

Performance: An Evening with C.S. Lewis

Oct 13, 2022

7:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$55

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

London born actor/playwright David Payne channels British author C.S. Lewis in an enthralling theatrical experience that has led many thousands to discover, or rediscover, the continuing impact of a man who died over 50 years ago and whose collected works made him one of the literary giants of the 20th Century.

Performance: Town and Gown Chamber Music

Oct 13, 2022

7:30 PM

Tye Recital Hall, Simon Estes Music Hall

$30

Community Arts, performances

The Ames Town and Gown Chamber Music Associations's season-opening performance, featuring Bridget Kibbey on harp and Alexi Kenney on violin.

Friday, 14 Oct 2022

Orchestra Concert

Oct 14, 2022

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Simon Estes Music Hall

$5

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

The Symphony Orchestra performs their first concert of the season in Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall

Performance: Whose Live Anyway?

Oct 14, 2022

8:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$37-$57

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" are proud to present their new improv tour, a 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions. Cast members Ryan Stiles, Jeff B. Goode, Greg Proops, and Joel Murray will leave you gasping with the witty scenes they invent before your eyes.

Saturday, 15 Oct 2022

Open House Weekend: Christian Petersen Art Museum & Farm House Museum

Oct 15, 2022

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum & Farm House Museum

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Having trouble getting to the museum during the week? Enjoy the University Museums' central campus locations and fall exhibitions during an open house weekend, Saturday & Sunday, October 15 & 16 from 1:00-4:00pm. Light refreshments will be served at the Farm House Museum.

Cam Shidler Senior Recital

Oct 15, 2022

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Simon Estes Music Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Senior, Cam Shidler presents a voice recital in Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall.

Sunday, 16 Oct 2022

Open House Weekend: Christian Petersen Art Museum & Farm House Museum

Oct 16, 2022

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum & Farm House Museum

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Having trouble getting to the museum during the week? Enjoy the University Museums' central campus locations and fall exhibitions during an open house weekend, Saturday & Sunday, October 15 & 16 from 1:00-4:00pm. Light refreshments will be served at the Farm House Museum.

Performance: Collage of Choirs

Oct 16, 2022

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$5-$10

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

A combined concert of the choral department's choirs, conducted by Dr. James Rodde and Dr. Jennifer Rodgers.

Kaitlyn Seeley Senior Recital

Oct 16, 2022

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Simon Estes Music Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Senior, Kaitlyn Seeley, presents a flute recital in Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall.

Monday, 17 Oct 2022

Monday Monologues series

Oct 17, 2022

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

Grant Wood mural lobby, Parks Library

free

University Library Arts, performances Lectures

"Honey Wine from Creek Waters," essays and poems by A'Ja Lyons, Iowa State MFA in Creative Writing and Environment candidate.

Paint Your Own Pottery: Dungeons and Dragons Week

Oct 17, 2022

2:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$12-$15 depending on what you choose

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Drop in Monday-Friday 2-9pm and Saturday 10am-4pm in studio or take a kit to-go. October 17 - October 22, 2022

Tuesday, 18 Oct 2022

Photo Transfers on Fabric Class

Oct 18, 2022

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace, Memorial Union

$45 ISU, $55 public

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances

Learn how to use freezer paper and an inkjet printer to transfer your images onto fabric. Experiment with a few prints, then take your favorite and turn it into an art piece with stitching and embellishments. This course meets on Tuesdays 6pm-9pm beginning October 18 for 2 weeks.

Wednesday, 19 Oct 2022

Drop-In Craft: Marbled Hexagon Coasters

Oct 19, 2022

2:00 PM

Workspace

$

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Monday-Friday 2-9pm and Saturday 10am-4pm. October 19 - November 30 Open to all ages if accompanied by an adult.

Needle Felted Wool Buddies Workshop w/ Sarah Cady

Oct 19, 2022

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU $35/Public $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Former Lucasfilm animator Jackie Huang created Woolbuddies, hilarious and charming felted animals, and we will be using his book as the guide in this beginner class. Find Mr. Binks, the wide-eyed pig, Eunice, the roly-poly sheep, Quint, the toothy shark, among the cast of characters created by Huang.

Needle Felted Woolbuddies Workshop

Oct 19, 2022

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace, Memorial Union

$35 ISU, $45 Public

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances

Open to ages 18+. All supplies are included in the class fee and participants will be able to take home a set of needles and foam block for future felting.

Reception for Studies in Creativity Student Exhibit

Oct 19, 2022

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Gallery, Memorial Union

free

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Meetings, receptions Student activities

Celebrate students that had artwork accepted into this juried exhibit, and hear comments from the juror.

Grandma Mojo's Improv Comedy

Oct 19, 2022

8:00 PM

The Maintenance Shop

$1 at the doors

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Iowa State's premier student improv comedy troupe! They perform in the M-Shop on select Wednesday nights during the semester.

Grandma Mojo's Improv Comedy

Oct 19, 2022

8:00 PM

Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

$1

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

ISU's premier student improv troupe presents unscripted fun at its finest every other Wednesday in the M-Shop.