Sunday, 16 Oct 2011
"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Day
Simple dresses made out of pillowcases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa. We will provide the supplies, but can use the hands of volunteers to assist with making the dresses.
Iowa State Singers
James Rodde, conductor
Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4- 5pm moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week along with techniques for dancing better.
Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 5 - 7pm the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.
Ames Piano Quartet Performance
Join University Museums and the Department of Music for a special performance by the Ames Piano Quartet. The performance will feature a new composition by Jeffrey Prater, ISU professor emeritus in Music, inspired by Oil Painting #2 from the Memory Series by New York and Santa Fe based artist Bill Barrett. A reception sponsored by ISU Friends of Music will immediately follow the performance.
Monday, 17 Oct 2011
Black and White Photography with Anastasia Whited
Introduction to photography, from how to use your camera to darkroom procedures, and how to take a picture. Bring your own camera (35 mm SLR) to the first class.
Tuesday, 18 Oct 2011
Tuesday Tea: Fortune Telling, Victorian Style
Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation about all things Farm House. Mark your calendar from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm and enjoy the 150 year old structure in a whole new way. Check the University Museums website to learn what the discussion topic will be. Can't make it at noon? The Farm House will be serving tea from 12 to 4 pm on Tuesdays so stop in any time. Reservations not required. www.museums.iastate.edu
Wheel Pottery with Alice McGary
For beginning level pottery students - those with little or no experience in working with clay.
Intermediate Glass Beads with Rhonda Scott
Take your bead skills to the next level!
ISU Percussion Ensemble & Wind Ensemble
Matthew Coley, directs the ISU Percussion Ensemble Michael Golemo, directs the ISU Wind Ensemble.
Wednesday, 19 Oct 2011
Colloquium: "Farmscape"
"Farmscape," by Mary Swander, ISU English, and GPSA students, followed by discussion.
Film: "The End of the Line"
"The End of the Line: Where Have all the Fish Gone?" narrated by Ted Danson. The film examines the devastating effect that overfishing has had on the world's fish populations arguing for the drastic action that must be taken to reverse these trends. Filmed across the world for two years, this documentary features eye-opening accounts from top scientists indigenous fishermen and fisheries enforcement officials.
Film: "Green"
"Green: A Wildlife Film."
Embroidery with Judith Lemish
Students will stitch on a large tote to create a one-of-a-kind bag.
ISU Jazz Combos
Michael Giles, coach
Thursday, 20 Oct 2011
Show Me the Data
Yes, you can hear it, but have you ever wondered what music looks like? Di Cook, professor in Statistics, uses dynamic and interactive statistical graphics to help visually communicate research and data. Join us as she shares some of her most visually and statistically interesting projects. This talk is part of University Museums' See, Think, Know program series.
Friday, 21 Oct 2011
Film: Vanishing of the Bees
This film takes a piercing investigative look at the economic, political and ecological implications of the worldwide disappearance of the honeybee, a phenomenon known as "Colony Collapse Disorder." By celebrating the ancient and sacred connection between humans and the honeybee, the film illuminates the greater meaning of the relationship between humankind and Mother Earth.