Sunday, 10 Oct 2010
Needle Felting with Annihka Murray
This class will cover the basics of dry needle felting. Meets Sunday from 1-4 pm.
ISU Theatre Production of "Orpheus Descending"
In Greek myth, Orpheus could charm anyone with the power of his music. Even in Hades, his music softened hearts and he was allowed to leave the Underworld with the woman he loved. Tennessee Williams creates an Orpheus who is a wild-spirited young man who plays a guitar. He wanders into small southern town where he discovers he is not the only person who longs for escape and freedom. Warning: Contains offensive language.
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.
Monday, 11 Oct 2010
Buck Bowling
$1 bowling, $ 1 shoes, and $1 soda.
Too, Too Twilling Basket with Jan Smith
Smoke and tangerine spokes with natural reed weaving create a twill cathead market basket.
Monday Night Football
Monday Night Football (MNF) is a live television broadcast of the National Football League
Tuesday, 12 Oct 2010
Tuesday Tea
Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation about all things Farm House. Mark your calendar from Noon to 1:00 pm Tuesdays this month 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 Noon to 4:00 pm on Tuesdays so stop in any time.
Workshop: Floral Design Series
Session A: "Dried Floral Arrangements." Learn the tips and skills used by professionals to create your own one-of-a-kind floral design. Those who complete all nine classes will receive a floral design certificate from Reiman Gardens.
Wheel Pottery with Alice McGary
Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel. Learn hand-pulling, glazing and finishing techniques. Meets Tuesdays from 2:30-5pm for 6 weeks.
Workshop: Floral Design Series
Session B: "Dried Floral Arrangements." Learn the tips and skills used by professionals to create your own one-of-a-kind floral design. Those who complete all nine classes will receive a floral design certificate from Reiman Gardens.
Wednesday, 13 Oct 2010
Knitting with Sarah Cady
This class will cover the basics of dry needle felting. Meets Sunday from 1-4 pm.
ArtWalk: College of Business
Join Nancy Girard, educator of visual literacy and learning, on a tour of Art on Campus around the College of Business including sculptures by Bill Barrett and Manuel Neri. Visual literacy has been proven to increase communication and critical thinking skills, so why not spend your lunch learning with University Museums! Meet Nancy at the west entrance to the Gerdin Business Building.
Camera Basics with Luke Healey
Your camera works fine as a "point and shoot" but do you want to take even better pictures? Learn how in this class as you look at photo basics with the digital camera in mind. Meets Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30pm for 2 weeks.
Thursday, 14 Oct 2010
Lecture: Brown Bag
Indoor Dish Gardens" by Cynthia Shulman, Ceramic Artist and owner of Kil'n Time Studio on Main Street. Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program. Attend each month and experience a new topic presented by local and regional professionals and lecturers.
Chain Maille II: Byzantine Bracelet with Gail Ferlazzo
175 jump rings will quickly transform into a lovely silver bracelet. Meets Thursday from 6-8:30pm
The Story of Music, Stories from Home
The Story of Music, Stories from Home is a unique new work, created by Lauren Pelon & Gary Holthaus, which combines music, stories and poems to explore our sense of place, home and community. The program incorporates stories, music, and musical instruments deeply rooted in the cultural traditions of the Midwest.
Performance: David Sedaris
David Sedaris, playwright and the well-known commentator for "This American Life" on National Public Radio, will be at Stephens for one night only! Among his national bestselling books are Barrel Fever, Naked, Holidays on Ice, and Me Talk Pretty One Day.
Friday, 15 Oct 2010
Fall Festival of New Music
On October 15-17 Iowa State University Department of Music and Theatre and the Iowa Composers Forum (ICF) will host a Fall Festival of New Music featuring chamber, electroacoustic, wind ensemble, and choral music by composer members of the ICF from Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Texas.
ISU Concert Band & Symphonic Band
Iowa State Concert Bands to Perform October 15 at Ames City Auditorium
Lipa Festival Concert
"Listening Around : Listening In" is the theme for the 2010 Lipa Festival of Contemporary Music. Guest composer Elainie Lillios will present music created by placing electronic and natural sounds in Ambisonic sound space, surrounding the audience. Sonja Giles will premier "Among Fireflies" by Dr. Lillios. Other works include "Rainsticks" performed by Matthew Coley, vibraphone and electronics.
Saturday, 16 Oct 2010
Iowa Bonsai Society show
Reiman Gardens will again transform into a bit of a Japanese paradise as it hosts the Annual Iowa Fall Bonsai Show. The event feature exhibits, bonsai demonstrations and a Japanese tea ceremony (2 p.m. Saturday). Bonsai equipment will be available for sale.
"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Day
Simple dresses made out of pillow cases 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.
Descarga Salsa Festival
ISU's Descarga Latin Dance Club is hosting the first ever Descarga Salsa Festival featuring San Diego's Anthony Persaud of Addicted2Salsa. Learn to dance or improve the skills; all levels welcome! Five hours of dance workshops (2-7 p.m.) with six guest instructors. The evening social dance (9 p.m-1 a.m.) is free to all attendees.
ISU Wind Ensemble
Dr. Michael Golemo, conductor