Sunday, 01 Mar 2009
Performance: "The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail"
In 1846, Henry David Thoreau spent the night in jail for refusing to pay his taxes since his money might be used to support slavery or the Mexican-American War. This famous act of civil disobedience resulted in this script, a play about ideas, political and personal, and about each person's responsibility to ensure independence and democracy. Tickets available through the Stephens Box Office or Ticketmaster.
Iowa State Singers
The Iowa State Singers is a mixed choral ensemble comprised of students from all areas of study at Iowa State. This select ensemble performs the finest literature from Renaissance to contemporary. James Rodde, conductor
Tuesday, 03 Mar 2009
Performance: "Freedom Train"
"Freedom Train" tells the thrilling story of Harriet Tubman using dance, dialogue and music of the period.
Tuesday Tea
Enjoy a traditional Victorian tea at the Farm House! After tea, all are welcome to join in a guided tour of the house.
Performance: "Freedom Train"
"Freedom Train" tells the thrilling story of Harriet Tubman using dance, dialogue and music of the period.
Wednesday, 04 Mar 2009
Concert: ISU Clarinet Choir
Gregory Oakes, director.
Thursday, 05 Mar 2009
Lecture: Contemporary printmaking
"Show & Tell: Prints from the Collection of a Contemporary Printmaker," April Katz, ISU associate professor in art and design. Katz will discuss the visual qualities related to the different techniques of printmaking, as well as the varied conceptual underpinnings of printmaking in general.
Friday, 06 Mar 2009
Performance: "The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail"
In 1846 Henry David Thoreau spent the night in jail for refusing to pay his taxes since his money might be used to support slavery or the Mexican-American War. This famous act of civil disobedience resulted in this script, a play about ideas, political and personal, and about each person's responsibility to ensure independence and democracy. Tickets available through the Stephens Box Office or Ticketmaster.
Saturday, 07 Mar 2009
Performance: "The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail"
In 1846 Henry David Thoreau spent the night in jail for refusing to pay his taxes since his money might be used to support slavery or the Mexican-American War. This famous act of civil disobedience resulted in this script, a play about ideas, political and personal, and about each person's responsibility to ensure independence and democracy. Tickets available through the Stephens Box Office or Ticketmaster.
Sunday, 08 Mar 2009
Performance: "The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail"
In 1846, Henry David Thoreau spent the night in jail for refusing to pay his taxes since his money might be used to support slavery or the Mexican-American War. This famous act of civil disobedience resulted in this script, a play about ideas, political and personal, and about each person's responsibility to ensure independence and democracy. Tickets available through the Stephens Box Office or Ticketmaster.
ISU Piano Faculty Recital
The featured work is the Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion by Bela Bartok. Performers will be ISU music faculty William David and Mason Conklin, pianists, and Barry Larkin and Bri Leahy (ISU music student percussionist). The work is one of the great masterpieces of 20th century piano repertoire. Also performing piano solos, duos and trios on the program are Joshua Grunmann, Paula Forrest, and Ruth Lin.
Tuesday, 10 Mar 2009
Tuesday Tea
Enjoy a traditional Victorian tea at the Farm House! After tea, all are welcome to join in a guided tour of the house.
Wednesday, 11 Mar 2009
ArtWalk: What's New @ ISU
Join Nancy Gebhart, educator of visual literacy and learning, on a tour focusing on the new additions to the collection by artist Tom Stancliffe and Christian Petersen at Seed Science. Meet outside the south entrance to Seed Science.
Tuesday, 24 Mar 2009
Tuesday Tea
Enjoy a traditional Victorian tea at the Farm House! After tea, all are welcome to join in a guided tour of the house.
Friday, 27 Mar 2009
Brunnier in Bloom
Celebrate spring and the current exhibitions during Brunnier in Bloom. This event showcases the talents of Ames-area floral designers and garden clubs as they're challenged to create arrangements inspired by works of art in the Museum's collection. Runs Friday, March 27, through Sunday, March 29. Formal judging to be held Friday evening from 6pm-7pm.
Performance: Blue Note Records 70th Annual Tour
To mark the 70th anniversary of Blue Note Records, the premier label in jazz, an all-star band featuring some of the finest musicians today will travel the world celebrating this rich catalog of music.
Saturday, 28 Mar 2009
Brunnier in Bloom
Celebrate spring and the current exhibitions during Brunnier in Bloom. This event showcases the talents of Ames-area floral designers and garden clubs as they're challenged to create arrangements inspired by works of art in the Museum's collection. Runs Friday, March 27, through Sunday, March 29. Formal judging to be held Friday evening from 6pm-7pm.
ISU Symphony Orchestra
The ISU Orchestra is a group of 60-70 students made up of both music and non-music majors, undergraduate and graduate students. Ruth Lin, conductor
Sunday, 29 Mar 2009
Brunnier in Bloom
Celebrate spring and the current exhibitions during Brunnier in Bloom. This event showcases the talents of Ames-area floral designers and garden clubs as they're challenged to create arrangements inspired by works of art in the Museum's collection. Runs Friday, March 27, through Sunday, March 29. The People's Choice award will be announced on Sunday at 2pm.
Monday, 30 Mar 2009
Tuesday, 31 Mar 2009
Tuesday Tea
Enjoy a traditional Victorian tea at the Farm House! After tea, all are welcome to join in a guided tour of the house.