Friday, 26 Feb 2016
Friday Night PYOP: The Good Dinosaur
We will show you the basics of Paint Your Own Pottery, and then we will fire it within a week for you to come pick up.
Performance: Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Dangerous Liaisons)
In France before the revolution two aristocrats who were former lovers now compete with each other in games of seduction and revenge, meeting in private to boast about their talents and conquests. Their sexual targets are virtuous, but that does not concern the pair. After all, they are heartless competitors, or are they? This script combines the worst parts of life such as betrayal and manipulation to the happiest emotions of being in love.
ISU Wind Ensemble
Dr. Michael Golemo is the director. The Wind Ensemble is recognized as the top concert band at Iowa State. Striving for perfection and playing for the love of music, the sixty members of the Wind Ensemble perform the finest quality literature composed for winds including music from the 16th century through the most contemporary works available for winds. The Wind Ensemble performs works for smaller chamber ensembles to the full ensemble.
Holy White Hounds
The grinding, beat-infused cadre that is Holy White Hounds started in late 2013 between longtime friends Brenton Dean (vocals, guitar) and Ambrose Lupercal (bass). Having played in various projects across the Midwest, the two sat down to create something urgent, novel and infectious.
Saturday, 27 Feb 2016
Bee Hotel Workshop
Building a "bee hotel" to place in your yard is a great way to support your flora, and provided space for bees to thrive.
Performance: Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Dangerous Liaisons)
In France before the revolution two aristocrats who were former lovers now compete with each other in games of seduction and revenge, meeting in private to boast about their talents and conquests. Their sexual targets are virtuous, but that does not concern the pair. After all, they are heartless competitors, or are they? This script combines the worst parts of life such as betrayal and manipulation to the happiest emotions of being in love.
The Ready Set
Starting in 2007, Indiana teenager Jordan Witzigreuter began retreating to his parents' basement to record songs that straddled the border between melodic emo-pop and bubbly electronica. Although he adopted a name for the project - The Ready Set - Witzigreuter took a solo approach to the songs, which he recorded and performed entirely by himself.
Sunday, 28 Feb 2016
Bee Hotel Workshop
Building a "bee hotel" to place in your yard is a great way to support your flora, and provided space for bees to thrive.
Iowa State Singers
James Rodde, conductor
Performance: Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Dangerous Liaisons)
In France before the revolution two aristocrats who were former lovers now compete with each other in games of seduction and revenge, meeting in private to boast about their talents and conquests. Their sexual targets are virtuous, but that does not concern the pair. After all, they are heartless competitors, or are they? This script combines the worst parts of life such as betrayal and manipulation to the happiest emotions of being in love.
Argentine Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Cantamus Women's Choir
Kathleen Rodde, conductor
CAM
Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Cam has taken the country music scene by storm over the past year. She released her critically-acclaimed debut EP, Welcome to Cam Country, in March of 2015 and her platinum-certified, Grammy-nominated, hit-single "Burning House" the following June. Instantly popular, "Burning House" peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Monday, 29 Feb 2016
Knitting Beyond Basics Workshop
Beginning knitters, are you tired of scarves? In one evening you can refine your knitting technique and learn new skills.
Woodshop Orientation
Learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment while creating a bird house.
Tuesday, 01 Mar 2016
Study Break: Coloring Books!
Could you benefit from a play break during to clear your mind during finals week? Drop in and spend some time coloring.
March Craft of the Month: Coffee Koozie
Upcycle "tubular" fabric to insulate your hands from hot coffee or other winter drinks.
Sustainapalooza
Learn and practice sustainable living skills from campus and community experts in upcycling, urban gardening, green transportation, recycling and waste reduction. Local food refreshments and sustainability-themed giveaways included.
Concert: Polish Baltic Philharmonic Orchestra
Musical art of the highest quality is performed in a powerful and an exhilarating all Beethoven program.
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, 02 Mar 2016
Belly Dance
A Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern (Belly) Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara.
Thursday, 03 Mar 2016
Acrylic Painting Class
Learn basic color theory as well as painting from both life and photographs.
Performance: Bullets Over Broadway
A playwright who needs someone to back his next show. A mobster who needs some way to please his showgirl girlfriend. This could be the start of a beautiful friendship -- or a brand new musical comedy! Loaded with big laughs, colorful characters, and the songs that made the 20's roar, Bullets Over Broadway is ready to bring musical comedy back with a bang.
David Ramirez w/ Lucette
The life of the traveling songwriter certainly seems romantic, but as folk/Americana artist David Ramirez hit 260,000 miles in his Kia Rio, the novelty began to wear off.
Friday, 04 Mar 2016
Friday Night PYOP: Bubble Painting
We will show you the basics of Paint Your Own Pottery, and then we will fire it within a week for you to come pick up.
Performance: Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Dangerous Liaisons)
In France before the revolution two aristocrats who were former lovers now compete with each other in games of seduction and revenge, meeting in private to boast about their talents and conquests. Their sexual targets are virtuous, but that does not concern the pair. After all, they are heartless competitors, or are they? This script combines the worst parts of life such as betrayal and manipulation to the happiest emotions of being in love.
ISU AfterDark Crafts
ISU students are invited to the MU for free late-night activities held three times a semester.