Sunday, 27 Aug 2023
Quilt Show
Reiman Gardens and the Iowa Quilters Guild will be hosting the three-day show which encourages the art of quilting through beautiful displays of garden-themed quilts created by talented Midwesterners.
Curator's Tour of "Future Unfolding"
Brunnier Art Museum curator Adrienne Gennett will tour the exhibition and introduce the newest acquisition to the permanent collection. April Surgent's masterful ability to engrave subtle, yet powerful landscapes and seascapes within glass speak to the significant changes the world is witnessing due to climate change and human made detritus.
Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. Classes meet every Sunday and drop-ins are welcome. Purchase a dance punch card and attend as often as your schedule allows. Open to ages 18+.
Cyclone Cinema: Guardians of the Galaxy
Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill rallies his team to defend the universe and one of their own - a mission that could mean the end of the Guardians if not successful. PG-13 2hr 30min
Monday, 28 Aug 2023
Drop in Craft: Air Plant Terrarium
A little horticulture therapy is good for the soul and mother earth. Choose a glass container and add sand, stones, moss, and other natural elements to create a terrarium. Next, paint a wood block to use as the base, and assemble with a live air plant. Glass for this project is from thrift stores and donations, and air plants are purchased locally at Back Alley Plants. Reduce - reuse - recycle.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Ramen Bowls Week
August 28-September 2 Paint a bowl for ramen - a college student staple! When you pick up your bowl after firing, we will throw in a pack of Maruchan to get you started.
Tuesday, 29 Aug 2023
Carillon Summer Concert Series
Carillon concert with guest carillonneur David Christensen (University of California, Riverside). Bring lawn chairs or blankets, and enjoy an evening performance on central campus.
Open Mic Night
ISU students - are you looking to impress your fellow Cyclones with your singing, comedy, chainsaw juggling, or other talents? Then don't miss Open Mic Night at the M-Shop! (No chainsaw juggling, please)
Wednesday, 30 Aug 2023
Art Walk: Installation and Environment
Join University Museums for an Art Walk centering around large-scale public art and environmental installation. In partnership with the exhibition "Tom Stancliffe: Drift," visit outdoor installations that meaningfully interact with the environment.
Drop-in Paint Pours w/Rhonda Scott
The Workspace is the perfect place to try your hand at acrylic pours and create an abstract painting full of marbled swirls and cells of color. For best results, leave your painting to dry to pick up later in the week, but making and taking is OK, too.
Thursday, 31 Aug 2023
Currents Exhibition Walkthrough and Gallery Talks
"Currents," an exhibition featuring artwork by 30 art and visual culture faculty members, is on display Aug. 21-Sept. 8. Learn more about the work in this informal walkthrough with faculty.
Curator's Tour of "Growing Up Victorian"
Farm House Museum curator Allison Sheridan will tour the Farm House Museum and current exhibition "Growing Up Victorian."
Friday, 01 Sep 2023
Down and Dirty Swing Dance
Swing dancing lessons are the first half hour, the rest of the event is to have fun and dance to the Sentimental Swing Band. Open to all.