Sunday, 12 Feb 2012
Orchid Fest
See orchids on display as well as purchase orchids and orchid materials.
ISU Theatre production of "Chekhov Short Stories"
Anton Chekhov is considered one of the greatest short-story writers in the world. This new adaptation of severa l of his stories explores the everyday lives of 19th century Russians. Chekhov believed the role of an artist was to ask questions, not to answer them. He makes no judgment as to the behavior of his characters, and in so doing, reveals the depths of human joy, confusion, dissatisfaction, and sorrow.
Argentine Tango Practica with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
ISU Honor Choir
An annual tradition at Iowa State University, the Honor Choir Festival provides an opportunity for some of Iowa's finest high school singers to join in a highly select ensemble.
Monday, 13 Feb 2012
Crochet with Calee Himes
Learn everything a beginner needs to know - from how to hold the yarn and hook properly to the definitions of frequently used crochet lingo. Learn stitches, how to count them and how to crochet in the round to make wrist-warmers or square coasters.
Camera Basics with Luke Healey
Understand how aperture, shutter speed, and ISO function in order to control depth of field and capture motion. Bring your camera (and questions!) to class.
ISU Honor Choir
An annual tradition at Iowa State University, the Honor Choir Festival provides an opportunity for some of Iowa's finest high school singers to join in a highly select ensemble.
Needle Felting - Crafter's Terrarium with Annihka Murray
We will be learning needle felting techniques to create 3-dimensional mushrooms, owls and other woodland creatures to add 'life' to your crafter's terrarium.
Tuesday, 14 Feb 2012
SUB Music: Corey Smith w/ Jeremy McComb
Corey Smith was recently named by Country Weekly and Music Row Magazine as one of country music's hottest new artists. He has hundreds of sold-out performances under his belt and a growing, dedicated fan-base whose passion for Corey's music has led to some of the music industry's leading professionals shaking their heads in astonishment at his seemingly rapid rise as a touring sensation.
Wednesday, 15 Feb 2012
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.
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's own award-winning student sketch and improv group, holding shows on alternating Wednesday nights. The Mojos promise laughter, drama, action, passion and an open bar. So come to the M-Shop with $1.00 and enjoy the cheapest, funniest date in Iowa.
Thursday, 16 Feb 2012
Caterpillar Club
"Body Building" - Parts of the body that make up individuals and group art activity
Stained Glass with Rod Simpson
Create a beautiful piece to capture the light through your windows. Learn how to cut, foil and solder glass using a pattern you choose or design.
Friday, 17 Feb 2012
"Working Over Wood" Artist Studio Open House
Every Friday, artist Jennifer Drinkwater will set up her studio in the ground floor gallery of the Christian Petersen Art Museum - Room 0003. She invites the public to visit with her, participate, and develop a dialog about her current project to reinterpret and recompose the Grant Wood mural for Parks Library "When Tillage Begins, Other Arts Follow".
ZuZu African Acrobats
The Zuzu Acrobats is a 45 minute show and it features 5 male acrobats from Mombasa Kenya. This show is similar to a show you would see in a nightclub in the coastal region of Kenya and Tanzania. This year the group performed in America's Got Talent! This event is part of Black History Month!
Performance: Doubt
"DOUBT: A PARABLE." Charismatic young Father Flynn begins a sermon by asking, "What do you do when you're not sure?" Audiences soon learn that little is certain in John Patrick Shanley's brilliant, aptly titled play.
Saturday, 18 Feb 2012
Beyond Basics: Glass Beads - Color Reactions with Rhonda Scott
Experiment with different Effetre glasses that are known to cause color reactions, including Evil Devitrifying Purple! If time allows, we will also try to produce a reduction flame on our torches and learn about the effects of this type of flame.