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What is featured?

Friday, 01 Oct 2010

Concert: The Walden Chamber Players

Oct 01, 2010

7:30 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Hall

$25 (free for students K through college)

Community Arts, performances

An event of the Ames Town & Gown Chamber Music Association.

ISU Theatre Production of "Orpheus Descending"

Oct 01, 2010

7:30 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.

Saturday, 02 Oct 2010

Family Weekend Open House

Oct 02, 2010

All day

Great Hall at the Iowa State Memorial Union

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

Free crafts with magnets, beads and more plus door prizes! Times TBA depending on the start time of the football game. Check the website for more specific information.

ISU Theatre Production of "Orpheus Descending"

Oct 02, 2010

7:30 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.

Sunday, 03 Oct 2010

Family Weekend Open House

Oct 03, 2010

All day

Great Hall at the Iowa State Memorial Union

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

Free crafts with magnets, beads and more plus door prizes! Times TBA depending on the start time of the football game. Check the website for more specific information.

ISU Theatre Production of "Orpheus Descending"

Oct 03, 2010

1:00 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.

Garden Walk - Sculptures by Bill King and Christian Petersen

Oct 03, 2010

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Anderson Sculpture Garden, south of Morrill Hall

Free

University Museums Arts, performances

Take a tour through the Elizabeth and Byron Anderson Sculpture Garden to see the new installation of sculptures by Bill King and revisit some of your favorites by Christian Petersen. The tour will begin on the south side of Morrill Hall.

Argentine Tango Practica with Valerie Williams

Oct 03, 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, 04 Oct 2010

Berenstain Bears in "Family Matters: the Musical"

Oct 04, 2010

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Stephens Auditorium

$4 in advance, $5 at the door

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

TheatreworksUSA presents the Berenstain Bears in "Family Matters: the Musical" as part of the Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts Institute Youth Matinee Series.

Studies in Creativity Juried Art Exhibit

Oct 04, 2010

11:00 AM

Iowa State Memorial Union

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

Let people see what you have been creating in the Workspace. Current ISU students may enter up to 3 artworks for possible inclusion in Student Union Board's annual fall exhibit. Exhibit is on display October 7 - November 6 in the Gallery. For more information visit www.sub.iastate.edu.

Buck Bowling

Oct 04, 2010

12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Underground, Memorial Union

$1

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

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

Berenstain Bears in "Family Matters: the Musical"

Oct 04, 2010

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$4 in advance, $5 at the door

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

TheatreworksUSA presents the Berenstain Bears in "Family Matters: the Musical" as part of the Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts Institute Youth Matinee Series.

Too, Too Twilling Basket with Jan Smith

Oct 04, 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.

Black and White Photography with Dan Neubauer

Oct 04, 2010

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $69, Public $79 - Supplies Included

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

An introduction to all aspects of the photographic medium, from camera use and exposure control to basic darkroom procedures for the beginner. Meets Mondays from 6:30-9pm for 6 weeks.

Monday Night Football

Oct 04, 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

Tuesday, 05 Oct 2010

ISU Symphony Youth Concert

Oct 05, 2010

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Stephens Auditorium

$4 in advance, $5 at the door

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

ISU Symphony performas in Stephens Auditorium as part of the Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts Institute Youth Matinee Series.

Tuesday Tea

Oct 05, 2010

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Farm House Museum on central campus

Free

University Museums Arts, performances

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.

Wednesday, 06 Oct 2010

Solo Vintage Jazz with Sarah Carney

Oct 06, 2010

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $15, Public $25

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

Come learn vintage solo jazz dancing - essentially, this is swing dancing on your own Meets Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:30pm for 2 weeks.

ISU Jazz Ensembles I & II

Oct 06, 2010

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital, Music Building

$4 adults; $2 students. Tickets available at the door.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

James Bovinette, directs Jazz Ensemble I Michael Giles, directs Jazz Ensemble II

Thursday, 07 Oct 2010

Screenprinting with Dara Poorman

Oct 07, 2010

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $46, Public $56 - Shirts not included

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

Learn an inexpensive way to create custom t-shirts. Meets Thursdays from 6 - 8pm for 4 weeks.

Chu-Fang Huang Piano Recital

Oct 07, 2010

7:30 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Building at ISU

General Admission: $10, ISU Students/Youth: $5

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Chinese pianist CHU-FANG HUANG burst onto the concert scene in 2005 as a finalist in the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and First Prize winner of the Cleveland International Piano Competition, and she will be at Music Hall October 7th!

Performance: Brian Regan

Oct 07, 2010

7:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$37.50

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Comedian Brian Reganhas been featured on David Letterman, Comedy Central and many other noted programs.

Friday, 08 Oct 2010

ISU Theatre Production of "Orpheus Descending"

Oct 08, 2010

7:30 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.

Legally Blonde: The Musical

Oct 08, 2010

7:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

Adults: $45-49, Youth: $25, ISU students: $20

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

OMG! Ames goes BLONDE! The First National Tour of Legally Blonde: The Musical will begin performances at Stephens Auditorium in Ames for a night of fun that shouldn't be legal!

Saturday, 09 Oct 2010

ISU Theatre Production of "Orpheus Descending"

Oct 09, 2010

7:30 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.

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.