Friday, 03 Apr 2009
Recital: Krassimira Jordan, guest piano
Solo piano recital given by Krassimira Jordan, artist-in-residence and professor of piano at Baylor University, Waco, Texas. She is the guest clinician at the 2009 ISU Keyboard Day (April 4). Jordan is funded in part by the Alvin Edgar fund for the Performing Arts, a part of the Iowa State University Foundation.
Saturday, 04 Apr 2009
Music: Keyboard Day
The keyboard faculty of Iowa State University cordially invite keyboard students in grades 9-12, teachers, and parents to come for a day of activities involving the piano, organ, harpsichord and carillon.
Performance: Bill Engvall
Bill Engvall (Here's Your Sign) is coming to Stephen's Auditorium!
Monday, 06 Apr 2009
ISU Clarinet Choir
Gregory Oakes, director
Tuesday, 07 Apr 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, 08 Apr 2009
ISU Flute Studio
Sonja Giles, director
Thursday, 09 Apr 2009
Performance: "The Drowsy Chaperone"
Called "Ingenious" by The New York Times and crowned "Best of 2006" by Entertainment Weekly, "The Drowsy Chaperone" has the whole town cheering like never before!
Monday, 13 Apr 2009
Exhibition Reception
Join us as we celebrate the exhibition BodyScapes & CounterPoints: Prints of Beej Nierengarten-Smith. Enjoy refreshments, conversation, and a brief program at 6:30pm with remarks from Beej Nierengarten-Smith, University Museums' current artist-in-residence.
Tuesday, 14 Apr 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.
Performance: Stomp
"A sure-fire crowd pleaser. STOMP is banged, tapped, swished, clicked and clomped with an entrancing charm and a rock-and-roll heart." - The New York Times
Wednesday, 15 Apr 2009
ArtWalk with Beej Nierengarten-Smith
Join Beej Nierengarten-Smith, current artist-in-residence and former director of the Laumeier Sculpture Park in St. Louis, Missouri, as she takes you on a tour of selections from the Art on Campus Collection. This tour will focus on works of art located on central campus and Beej's personal experiences with the artists and consulting on the acquisitions of the art. Meet Beej outside the East entrance to Morrill Hall.
Artist's Lecture: "Intimate Beauty"
Beej Nierengarten-Smith is a contemporary printmaker and multimedia artist, specializing in photolithography, Japanese woodcuts, digital images and etching. She will provide a first-hand account of an artist's journey through the worlds of printmaking, subject matter, and interpretation, and will give the audience a unique look into the life and creative process of an artist.
Performance: Stomp
"A sure-fire crowd pleaser. STOMP is banged, tapped, swished, clicked and clomped with an entrancing charm and a rock-and-roll heart." - The New York Times
Stars Over Veishea: "Gypsy"
The ultimate stage-mother, Rose, pushes her two daughters into show business; the younger is talented and pretty; the older is shy and does not receive much attention. Nevertheless, the older daughter becomes Gypsy Rose Lee, a famous striptease artist, and achieves the huge success that was always out of reach for her mother. Tickets available through the Stephens Box Office or Ticketmaster.
Thursday, 16 Apr 2009
Stars Over Veishea: "Gypsy"
The ultimate stage-mother, Rose, pushes her two daughters into show business; the younger is talented and pretty; the older is shy and does not receive much attention. Nevertheless, the older daughter becomes Gypsy Rose Lee, a famous striptease artist, and achieves the huge success that was always out of reach for her mother. Tickets available through the Stephens Box Office or Ticketmaster.
Friday, 17 Apr 2009
Stars Over Veishea: "Gypsy"
The ultimate stage-mother, Rose, pushes her two daughters into show business; the younger is talented and pretty; the older is shy and does not receive much attention. Nevertheless, the older daughter becomes Gypsy Rose Lee, a famous striptease artist, and achieves the huge success that was always out of reach for her mother. Tickets available through the Stephens Box Office or Ticketmaster.
Saturday, 18 Apr 2009
Stars Over Veishea: "Gypsy"
The ultimate stage-mother, Rose, pushes her two daughters into show business; the younger is talented and pretty; the older is shy and does not receive much attention. Nevertheless, the older daughter becomes Gypsy Rose Lee, a famous striptease artist, and achieves the huge success that was always out of reach for her mother. Tickets available through the Stephens Box Office or Ticketmaster.
Sunday, 19 Apr 2009
Stars Over Veishea: "Gypsy"
The ultimate stage-mother, Rose, pushes her two daughters into show business; the younger is talented and pretty; the older is shy and does not receive much attention. Nevertheless, the older daughter becomes Gypsy Rose Lee, a famous striptease artist, and achieves the huge success that was always out of reach for her mother. Tickets available through the Stephens Box Office or Ticketmaster.
Ames Piano Quartet
Members of the Ames Piano Quartet: Mahlon Darlington, vioin; Jonathan Sturm, viola; George Work, cello; William David, piano
Tuesday, 21 Apr 2009
Concert: ISU Percussion Ensemble
The Percussion Ensemble is directed by Barry Larkin.
Wednesday, 22 Apr 2009
Concert: ISU Jazz I & II
The Jazz Program at ISU includes two student big bands led by ISU faculty member James Bovinette and Michael Giles.
Thursday, 23 Apr 2009
Artist's Showcase
All are welcome to a forum for local artists interested in sharing their works of art--finished and unfinished, traditional and non-traditional media--with other artists and the larger Ames community. Ingrid Lilligren, artist and professor in Art and Design at Iowa State, will be the evening's guest critic. Anyone interested in the critique is invited to attend.
ISU Jazz Combos
The jazz combos are coached by Michael Giles
Friday, 24 Apr 2009
Concert Band and Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band is conducted by Matthew Smith, associate director of bands. The Concert Band is conducted by Natalie Steele, assistant director of bands.
Sunday, 26 Apr 2009
Masterworks Concert
This annual concert will feature the ISU Symphony Orchestra and the combined musical talents of four Iowa State choirs: the Iowa State Singers, Cantamus Women's Choir, Iowa Statesmen Men's Choir, and Lyrica Women's Choir. Conducted by Dr. James Rodde, Director of Choral Activities.
Concert: The American Chamber Players
The American Chamber Players were formed in 1985 by Miles Hoffman from a core group of artists of The Library of Congress Summer Chamber Festival. The ensemble performs repertoire ranging from familiar masterpieces to neglected gems to newly commissioned American works, and their fascinating and delightful programs with varied instrumental combinations have been as enthusiastically praised as their extraordinary, dynamic performances.
Monday, 27 Apr 2009
Thursday, 30 Apr 2009
Performance: Esta
Esta is a unique band whose innovative music combines the aromas fo world music, the power of rock, and the spirit of jazz intoa powerful, energetic new sound.
Concert: Esta, an Israeli troupe
Esta is a unique band whose innovative music combines the aromas fo world music, the power of rock, and the spirit of jazz intoa powerful, energetic new sound.