Thursday, 01 Feb 2018
30th Annual Organists of Iowa with Dr. Karen. Black
Accomplished organist DR. KAREN BLACK visits Martha Ellen Tye Auditorium to perform an organ recital. Black is the Rudi Inselmann Endowed Professor of Organ at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. She teaches organ and church music, music theory and aural skills, serves as organist for weekday chapel and Sunday worship services, and conducts the St. Elizabeth Chorale.
Pop-up Exhibit: "Small Acts Big Impacts"
This exhibit will include trivia that begins at a table in the Parks Library Lobby, continues to 405 Parks Library and ends in the Green Dot exhibit in the ReACT Gallery, in the Reiman Gallery of the Christian Petersen Art Museum at Morrill Hall.
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.
Fine Jewelry Silver Class
Design your own fine silver necklace or earrings using Precious Metal Clay.
Performance: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Founded as a small radio orchestra in 1926, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra has grown to 100 musicians performing more that 60 concerts each year. Program includes Arvo Pârt's Fratres; Dvorak's Symphony No. 7; and noted violinist Triin Ruubel joins the orchestra to play Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64.
Poet: Andrea Gibson
Andrea Gibson is one of the most successful poets in the spoken word field. She was the first women to ever win the World Poetry Slam.
Saturday, 03 Feb 2018
Performance: Meet George Washington Carver
Celebrate Black History Month with a presentation by George Washington Carver, portrayed by ISU alumnus Paxton Williams. The performance will be repeated at 7:30 p.m. today.
Cyclone Honor Band Concert
The Cardinal and Gold honor bands feature more than 200 Iowa high school students.
Arabic Night
A celebration of Arabic culture with art, food and interactive cultural booths. Also enjoy live music and dance, including a performance by the Layaali Arabic Music Ensemble.
Sunday, 04 Feb 2018
Walk-in Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 05 Feb 2018
Photography before the Age of the iPhone
Emily Morgan, assistant professor of Art History will use the Farm House Museum collection and current exhibition to talk about the development of photography in the 19th century.
Beginning Soap Making Workshop
Make quality, handmade soap from scratch (no synthetic bases!) using the cold-process method.
Crochet Class
Learn the three standard crochet stitches and how to incorporate them into project construction.
Winter Photography
A four-week program, exploring the photographic potential of the winter landscape. Taught by Mark Stoltenberg, of Mark Stoltenberg Photography.
Woodshop Orientation
Learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment while creating a tool carrier.
Tuesday, 06 Feb 2018
Performance: Charlotte's Web
A production based on E.B. White's classic book.
Performance: Charlotte's Web
A production based on E.B. White's classic book
Food Photography
A four-week program. Whether your goal is to make beautiful recipe books, eye-catching food blogs, or expand your photographic skill-set, Mark Stoltenberg will help you learn food styling techniques, proper lighting, prop selection and post-production processes to make your food photos mouth-watering.
Wednesday, 07 Feb 2018
Sewing Lessons
Whether you are a beginner needing to learn how to operate a sewing machine, or someone who needs help finishing a project in progress, this is for you.
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.
Thursday, 08 Feb 2018
Opening reception: "Queer Fashion and Style" exhibit
"Queer Fashion and Style: Stories from the Heartland," an exhibit that analyzes the recent and current histories of fashion through a queer lens by examining the everyday styles and fashions of members of the LGBTQIA+ community in the Midwest from the late 20th century to the present.
Crafty Cocktail Night
"Sweet Treats for your Sweetheart." Join us at the Gardens after hours for a creative project while you sip on adult beverages in a beautiful setting!
Concert: Flor
The indie rock and synth pop band started in Hood River, Oregon. Their sound aligns with bands like Paramore, Coin and Halsey.
Friday, 09 Feb 2018
Performance: The Flying Hobos
A living history event that tells the story of former Iowa State student James Herman Banning, who in 1932 became the first African American to fly across the United States. The public is welcome.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Date Nite
Two for one studio fees for you and a friend.
Varieties Semifinals
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: Town and Gown Chamber Music series
The Dover String Quartet: Joel Link and Bryan Lee, violins; Milena Pajaro-Van de Stadt, viola; and Camden Shaw, cello.
Saturday, 10 Feb 2018
Valentine's Day Cards Walk-In Craft
We've got the supplies, you bring the creativity! Paper, glitter, fabric, stamps, buttons, watercolor and more to make your valentines.
Varieties Semifinals
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.
Sunday, 11 Feb 2018
Walk-in Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.