Sunday, 23 Oct 2011
Iowa City Glass from the Quester Collection
The Iowa City Flint Glass Manufacturing Company was incorporated in Iowa City in 1880. The company made pressed glass from local materials for a brief time from 1881-1882. Due to the short production schedule, Iowa City glass is rare and admired by collectors. Join Keith Hemmingway, a descendant of the company's original investor, for a discussion of the various glass patterns and pieces manufactured by the company.
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.
Tuesday, 25 Oct 2011
Tuesday Tea: Victorian Halloween
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
Introduction to Drive-By Press
Presentation on the history and purpose of Drive-By Press by founding artists Gregory Nanney and Joseph Velasquez. Free and open to the public. Cosponsored by University Print Society, Design Council and College of Design.
History of Western Printmaking, 1400-Present
Public lecture on the history of western printmaking by artists and Drive-By Press co-founders Gregory Nanney and Joseph Velasquez. Followed by a reception for an exhibition of contemporary prints from the Drive-By Press collection in Gallery 181, in conjunction with the "Apocalypse: 11th Annual International Postcard Print Exchange Exhibition."
Wednesday, 26 Oct 2011
Drive-By Press T-Shirt & Poster Printing
Artists from Drive-By Press will use relief woodblocks and a portable printing press to print designs on T-shirts and posters available for purchase. Bring your own shirt for a discounted printing price.
Portrait Drawing with Sara Merritt
Quickly develop an understanding of the fundamentals and structure of the human face and head.
Haunted Iowa State
Campus grows a little spookier this October during the annual Haunted Iowa State event. Explore select campus locations with a haunted and historic reputation, and investigate Iowa State's past at "sites of fright." Maps will be distributed promptly at 7 p.m. Bring a flashlight and join us ... if you dare!
Performance: Irish Chamber Orchestra
IRISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA with Leon Fleisher, Piano Soloist Gérard Korsten, Conductor
Thursday, 27 Oct 2011
Throwing Larger Forms with Greg Lamont
A class for those comfortable with the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel and are now wanting to learn how to extend their abilities by throwing larger and/or more complex forms.
Treasure Boxes with Dan Neubauer
This is a class designed for those who think outside the square box.
Improvisations for Studio & Stage
In both visual art and jazz, interpretation is heavily influenced by the individual creator, never creating the same work of art or playing the same composition exactly the same way twice. Join Mark Chidister, associate professor in Art and Design, and James Bovinette, associate professor in Music, as they talk about the relationship and philosophical similarities of art & jazz.
Saturday, 29 Oct 2011
Spoon Jewelry with Robbie Helzer
Recycle silverware (even forks and knives!) into rings, earrings, bracelets & more.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Disney's Beauty and the Beast tells the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped in the spell of an evil enchantress.
Iowa Statesmen
The 114 men strong Iowa Statesmen will perform. Dr. James Rodde, conductor
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Disney's Beauty and the Beast tells the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped in the spell of an evil enchantress.