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What is featured?

Sunday, 10 Oct 2010

Needle Felting with Annihka Murray

Oct 10, 2010

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $22, Public $32- Supplies Included

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

This class will cover the basics of dry needle felting. Meets Sunday from 1-4 pm.

ISU Theatre Production of "Orpheus Descending"

Oct 10, 2010

2:00 PM

Fisher Theater, Ames

Adults $15, seniors $13, students $8

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances Student activities

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

Oct 10, 2010

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU five punches for $30, Public five punches for $40

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

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

Oct 11, 2010

12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Underground, Memorial Union

$1

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

$1 bowling, $ 1 shoes, and $1 soda.

Too, Too Twilling Basket with Jan Smith

Oct 11, 2010

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $26, Public $36 - Supplies included

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

Smoke and tangerine spokes with natural reed weaving create a twill cathead market basket.

Monday Night Football

Oct 11, 2010

7:00 PM

Underground, Memorial Union

Free

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Monday Night Football (MNF) is a live television broadcast of the National Football League

Workshop: Game development

Oct 11, 2010

7:00 PM

1210 LeBaron Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures Student activities

Industry game developers Chad Kilgore and Denise Bacher will be discussing their industry work with students interested in developing games. All ISU undergraduate students are welcome to attend.

Tuesday, 12 Oct 2010

Wheel Pottery with Alice McGary

Oct 12, 2010

2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $55, Public $65 - Supplies Included

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

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.

Wednesday, 13 Oct 2010

Knitting with Sarah Cady

Oct 13, 2010

6:30 AM - 7:30 AM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $16, Public $26 - Supplies Included

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

This class will cover the basics of dry needle felting. Meets Sunday from 1-4 pm.

Camera Basics with Luke Healey

Oct 13, 2010

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $15, Public $25

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

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

Chain Maille II: Byzantine Bracelet with Gail Ferlazzo

Oct 14, 2010

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $19, Public $29 - Supplies Included..

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

175 jump rings will quickly transform into a lovely silver bracelet. Meets Thursday from 6-8:30pm

Friday, 15 Oct 2010

Rent-a-Puppy fund-raiser

Oct 15, 2010

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Campanile south lawn

$10/half hour

Student Activities Student activities

Sigma Lambda Gamma sorority fund-raiser. If you miss your pets, are looking to adopt a dog or wish you had a dog but can't, come "rent" and play with a shelter dog within a designated area on the South Campanile lawn for a half hour for only $10. All dogs are from a local animal shelter.

Dance social

Oct 15, 2010

7:30 PM - 9:45 PM

196 Forker

free

Student Activities Student activities

Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual, however indoor shoes or socks must be worn in the studio. Check the website for a full schedule.

Saturday, 16 Oct 2010

Blue Sky Day 5K run/walk

Oct 16, 2010

9:00 AM

Campanile

$18

Student Activities Student activities

Check-in from 9-10 a.m. north of the campanile; preregister online (http://www.firstgiving.com/lsi). Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers at the Homecoming pep rally (Oct. 29).

"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Day

Oct 16, 2010

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

Free

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Special events Student activities

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.

Rent-a-Puppy fund-raiser

Oct 16, 2010

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Campanile south lawn

$10/half hour

Student Activities Student activities

Sigma Lambda Gamma sorority fund-raiser. If you miss your pets, are looking to adopt a dog or wish you had a dog but can't, come "rent" and play with a shelter dog within a designated area on the South Campanile lawn for a half hour for only $10. All dogs are from a local animal shelter.

Descarga Salsa Festival

Oct 16, 2010

2:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Gallery and Room 3512, Memorial Union

Free for students; $10/class or $45/day for public

Student Activities Arts, performances Student activities

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.