Thursday, 01 Nov 2012
The Art of the Steal
Join us for a screening of the film The Art of the Steal, which follows the controversy of a Philadelphia doctor's multi-billion dollar collection of Post-Impressionist paintings. Following the death of Dr. Barnes in 1951, ownership of the collection fell into question, eventually leading to the dissolution of the doctor's will. This program is part of the Art+Community Series.
Performance: Candide
Candide is an innocent young man who lives in a beautiful castle and believes he is living in the best world possible and that whatever happens is for the best. When he is banished and forced to travel through the world, he discovers that he may have been mistaken. Based on the novel by Voltaire and with music by Leonard Bernstein, "Candide" is loaded with political and social satire and with music that that is effervescent and joyous.
Friday, 02 Nov 2012
Performance: The Great Mountain
In this re-telling of the traditional Northern Plains story of Jumping Mouse, a young girl discovers the transformative power of nature and the importance of courage.
Performance: The Great Mountain
In this re-telling of the traditional Northern Plains story of Jumping Mouse, a young girl discovers the transformative power of nature and the importance of courage.
Performance: Candide
Candide is an innocent young man who lives in a beautiful castle and believes he is living in the best world possible and that whatever happens is for the best. When he is banished and forced to travel through the world, he discovers that he may have been mistaken. Based on the novel by Voltaire and with music by Leonard Bernstein, "Candide" is loaded with political and social satire and with music that that is effervescent and joyous.
ISU AfterDark
Each event is FREE for ISU Students! ISU AfterDark is a student group that plans late night events throughout the semester. Join us for bowling & billiards, BINGO, free food, live entertainment, free crafts, and MORE!
SUB Live Music: The Envy Corps w/ Great American Desert
The Envy Corps' indie quasi-anthems, filled with galvanizing arrangements and elasticized melodies have garnered the Des Moines band the affection of the attentive Midwest and fans internationally.
Saturday, 03 Nov 2012
Performance: Candide
Candide is an innocent young man who lives in a beautiful castle and believes he is living in the best world possible and that whatever happens is for the best. When he is banished and forced to travel through the world, he discovers that he may have been mistaken. Based on the novel by Voltaire and with music by Leonard Bernstein, "Candide" is loaded with political and social satire and with music that that is effervescent and joyous.
Sunday, 04 Nov 2012
CANCELED: Continuing ISU's Campus Portrait Tradition in Sculpture
Due to Hurricane Sandy and associated travel challenges, Larry Nowlan's lecture and reception for Sunday, Nov. 4, is canceled.
Performance: Candide
Candide is an innocent young man who lives in a beautiful castle and believes he is living in the best world possible and that whatever happens is for the best. When he is banished and forced to travel through the world, he discovers that he may have been mistaken. Based on the novel by Voltaire and with music by Leonard Bernstein, "Candide" is loaded with political and social satire and with music that that is effervescent and joyous.
Monday, 05 Nov 2012
Adaptive Interface: Light, Space and Comfort exhibition
This week-long exhibition will highlight climate change adaptation projects students developed during a five-week Berlin Summer Academy, a joint program offered by the College of Design and ars Berlin, a study-abroad program at Beuth University Berlin. The show will open with a reception and refreshments at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, in the Lightfoot Forum.
Exhibition reception
"Adaptive Interface: Light, Space and Comfort" features the work of eight ISU architecture students who studied in Germany. Refreshments will be served.
Wednesday, 07 Nov 2012
ArtWalk: Gerdin Business Building
Join Dorothy Witter, Interpretation Specialist, for a tour of the art on campus around the Gerdin Business Building. Meet Dorothy outside the west entrance to Gerdin.
Artful Yoga
Release that mid-week stress surrounded by the beauty of the Christian Petersen Art Museum during this free weekly yoga practice. Transform body, mind and spirit through a flowing series of postures and breath work! No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own yoga mat. Meet the Recreation Services yogi in 1017 Morrill Hall.
SUB Music: Rogue Valley
Rogue Valley is comprised of five talented musicians from Minneapolis, MN. Led by popular singer/songwriter Chris Koza, the band has shown incredible ambition by writing, recording, and releasing four albums all within the span of one year. Known for their incredible live concerts, Rogue Valley has shared the stage with notable acts such as Spoon, Weezer, Andrew Bird, Justin Vernon, and many others.
Thursday, 08 Nov 2012
Cabinet of Curiosities
Explore the unfamiliar, exotic, bizarre and nostalgic objects that are part of Iowa State University's academic land-grant heritage in the exhibition Cabinet of Curiosities. Exhibition curators Allison Sheridan and Jennifer Munoz will talk about the interesting history of these collections and discuss some of the most curious objects in the exhibition.
Benefit Concert
Donations to Toys for Tots drive are welcome.
Performance: Pride & Prejudice
Although many have tried, few literary romances have matched the gentle satire of Austen's Pride and Prejudice. L. A. Theatre Works' superlative company of actors brings Cristina Calvit's stunning adaptation to life.
SUB Live Music: Emerson Hart
Though millions already appreciate former Tonic front-man Emerson Hart's poignant lyrics, smart songcraft and evocative voice, Hart's debut solo album, Cigarettes and Gasoline, begins a new chapter for the renowned performer.
Friday, 09 Nov 2012
Concert: New York Chamber Soloists
An event of the Ames Town & Gown Association. Tickets are available online, at Rieman Music, Ames; ISU music department office or online at www.amestownandgown.org.
SUB Live Music: Sims of Doomtree
Restless and passionate but with an unflinching realism at his core, Sims has seen enough of life to know there are no easy answers.
Saturday, 10 Nov 2012
Derek Anderson Story Time
ISU alum, Derek Anderson, joins us for a special story time. Don't miss out on Derek's wonderful stories, laughter and fun. Afterward, Derek will be on hand to sign books.
Farm House Museum Open House
Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season at the Farm House Museum. The Iowa State campus became electrified in 1884, just four years after the invention of the light bulb. Find out how lighting changed in the farm house over the years, and enjoy the display of Victorian music boxes - a recent gift to the permanent collection. Warm up with hot cider as you explore the first building on Iowa State's campus.
Performance: Band Extravaganza
Ensembles performances include the ISU bands and ensembles.
SUB Music: Parlours w/ Hemmingbirds
Des Moines, IA-based Parlours hasn't been around long, but the talented five-piece band has already created a ton of buzz in the Midwest region with their self-titled EP. Their song I Dream of Chicago closed the series finale for FOX show The Chicago Code and more recently, the group had two songs featured on ABC Family's The Lying Game as well as a song in the indie film Sassy Pants.
Sunday, 11 Nov 2012
Conversations on Relationships
This panel discussion will engage a diverse group of art faculty in order to explore relationships and interconnections between art and other disciplines. This conversation will feature Barbara Caldwell, Arthur Croyle, Carol Faber, Teresa Paschke, and Michael Stanley.
Farm House Museum Open House
Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season at the Farm House Museum. The Iowa State campus became electrified in 1884, just four years after the invention of the light bulb. Find out how lighting changed in the farm house over the years, and enjoy the display of Victorian music boxes - a recent gift to the permanent collection. Warm up with hot cider as you explore the first building on Iowa State's campus.
Concert: Ames Piano Quartet
Ames Piano Quartet members include present ISU Music Department faculty Borivoj "Boro" Martinic-Jercic, violinist; George Work, cellist; Jonathan Sturm, violist; and Mei-Hsuan Huang, pianist.
Performance: An Evening with Branford Marsalis
NEA Jazz Master, renowned Grammy Award®‐winning saxophonist and Tony Award® nominee Branford Marsalis is one of the most revered instrumentalists of his time. Please join us for an astounding performance of one of the most innovative and forward‐thinking jazz ensembles today!
Monday, 12 Nov 2012
Is There a Santa Claus? Exhibition Opens
This is the first day of this exhibition, it runs until December 14. "Is there a Santa Clause" was the title of an editorial appearing in the September 21, 1897 edition of The Sun of New York. The editorial, which included the famous reply "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus", has become an indelible part of popular Christmas folklore in the United States.