Wednesday, 01 Mar 2017
March Craft of the Month: Vinyl Record Painting
Using paint or special markers, turn a record into a piece of wall art.
Friday, 03 Mar 2017
Walk-In Paint Your Own Pottery: Dr. Suess Night
"Why fit in when you were born to stand out?" Celebrate Dr. Seuss' 113th birthday by adding your favorite quote or Seuss character to your pottery.
ISU Wind Ensemble
as part of the Great Plains Tuba Conference
ISU Wind Ensemble
The ISU Wind Ensemble features sixty of the finest student wind and percussion players on the Iowa State campus. They often feature renowned guest conductors, composers and soloists. The Wind Ensemble is under the direction of Michael Golemo. The Wind Ensemble has toured Europe seven times since 2003, and plans to tour Asia in May, 2020.
Cirk LaPutyka: Slapstick Sonata
This Prague-based collective brings an evening of acrobatics, clownery, puppet theatre, contemporary dance and drama to the stage in a program that is best described as visual poetry meets physical comedy with a dash of contemporary circus.
Performance: The Importance of Being Earnest
Two young men, Algernon and Jack, are good friends and are most desperately in love with two young women, Cecily and Gwendolyn. The obstacle to both their plans is that Cecily and Gwendolyn state most emphatically that they cannot love or marry any man whose name isn't Earnest. The stage is set for deception. This satire pokes fun at rules, love, egos, and behavior, and has been called one of the greatest comedies ever written.
ISU AfterDark: Crafts
ISU AfterDark is a student group that plans late night events throughout the semester. All activities are free for students and the public! Come enjoy the fun!
Saturday, 04 Mar 2017
Performance: The Importance of Being Earnest
Two young men, Algernon and Jack, are good friends and are most desperately in love with two young women, Cecily and Gwendolyn. The obstacle to both their plans is that Cecily and Gwendolyn state most emphatically that they cannot love or marry any man whose name isn't Earnest. The stage is set for deception. This satire pokes fun at rules, love, egos, and behavior, and has been called one of the greatest comedies ever written.
Sunday, 05 Mar 2017
Performance: The Importance of Being Earnest
Two young men, Algernon and Jack, are good friends and are most desperately in love with two young women, Cecily and Gwendolyn. The obstacle to both their plans is that Cecily and Gwendolyn state most emphatically that they cannot love or marry any man whose name isn't Earnest. The stage is set for deception. This satire pokes fun at rules, love, egos, and behavior, and has been called one of the greatest comedies ever written.
Walk-in Argentine Tango
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. 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.
Cantamus Women's Choir
Kathleen Rodde, conductor
Tuesday, 07 Mar 2017
The National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine
The Ames International Orchestra Festival Association brings this orchestra direct from Kiev, under the baton of maestro Theodore Kuchar with violin soloist Dima Tkachenko. The program, performed by one of the finest symphony orchestras in Eastern Europe, will include works by Verdi, Stankovych and Tchaikovsky.
Wednesday, 08 Mar 2017
Women in the Arts: A Conversation
Let's talk about the role of women in the arts - historically and today. In honor of International Women's Day, celebrate accomplishments by women in the arts in our campus community and talk about where we are today and the hopes for the future. This conversation will be led by University Museums Director Lynette Pohlman and the panel will include Jane Cox, Ingrid Lilligren, Letitia Kenemer, Deb Marquart, and Tin-Shi Tam.
Artful Yoga
This practice will enrich your yoga experience by going beyond the physical and inviting an artistic perspective to your awareness. In conjunction with the current exhibition, our practice this semester will focus on the color red. Please arrive early for a discussion on the month's topic beginning at 5:15. The practice will begin at 5:30.
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's student comedy, improv group. Holding shows on some Wednesday nights, you can come and laugh to your hearts content at the Mojos, and with the Mojos.
Thursday, 09 Mar 2017
RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 20: Celtic Fire
An evening of songs, stories, tunes and dance from the heart of the Emerald Isle, featuring Michael Londra, one of the greatest Irish singers of all time. World champion dancers will entertain with brilliant flashes of speed, youth and exuberance.
Sunday, 12 Mar 2017
Walk-in Argentine Tango
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. 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.
Monday, 20 Mar 2017
Celtic Fire
An evening of songs, stories, tunes and dance from the heart of the Emerald Isle, featuring Michael Londra, one of the greatest Irish singers of all time. World champion dancers will entertain with brilliant flashes of speed, youth and exuberance.
Tuesday, 21 Mar 2017
Stained Glass Class
Create a small panel using an array of beautifully colored glass.
Blue SHIFT Percussion Group
Guest Percussion Group
Wednesday, 22 Mar 2017
Art Walk - Women in the Art On Campus Collection
"Art does not solve problems but makes us aware of their existence. It opens our eyes to see and our brain to imagine." -Magdalena Abakanowicz. How are women represented in the Art on Campus Collection? Both in content and context? Come and join the University Museums as we explore art on campus featuring or created by women.
Feminist Cross Stitch Workshop
Celebrate Women's History Month!
ISU Flute and Clarinet Ensembles Concert
Sonja Giles, Director of Flute Gregory Oakes, Director of Clarinet
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's student comedy, improv group. Holding shows on some Wednesday nights, you can come and laugh to your hearts content at the Mojos, and with the Mojos.
Thursday, 23 Mar 2017
Town and Gown: Simone Dinnerstein
A best-selling artist on the Billboard Classical Chart, pianist Simone Dinnerstein is truly an artist of our time.
US Navy Band
The Iowa State Center and Iowa State University Music Department will welcome the United States Navy Concert Band from Washington D.C. to Stephens Auditorium on Thursday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m. With the support of area sponsors, this concert is a free event. Tickets are required and do not guarantee seating.
Friday, 24 Mar 2017
Ellis: Island of Dreams
Ellis Island was the entry point to the land of dreams for countless immigrants from 1892 to 1954. This story follows family trials, heartbreak and triumphs and helps reestablish the understanding that we are truly a nation of immigrants.
Ellis: Island of Dreams
Ellis Island was the entry point to the land of dreams for countless immigrants from 1892 to 1954. This story follows family trials, heartbreak and triumphs and helps reestablish the understanding that we are truly a nation of immigrants.
Walk-In Paint Your Own Pottery: Feminists Unite!
An inclusive evening celebrating Women's History Month. Say what you need to say through a quote or imagery on your pottery. A feminist is anyone who believes in equality for women, so all are welcome.
Brunnier in Bloom: Flowers After Hours
Stop and smell the roses at opening night of University Museums' annual Brunnier in Bloom. This event showcases the talents of floral designers as they are challenged to create arrangements inspired by works of art on exhibition in the Brunnier Art Museum. On opening night you will be the first to hear who the judges choose as this year's winners, while enjoying music, light refreshments, and mingling with the floral designers.