Saturday, 01 Dec 2018
Art Mart Holiday Sale
Support the artists, craftsmen, photographer, designers, the go-getters, and do-it-yourself-ers! Browse a room full of functional and decorative pottery, brilliantly blown glass, beautiful jewelry, hand-lettered paintings and charming accessories created by Ames and ISU artists.
Senior Recital
Tony Dam will perform.
Winterfest Crafts
Drop in to make an Ugly Sweater Ornament at The Workspace during Winterfest!
Senior Recital
Carly Ites, soprano, will perform.
Performance: It's a Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play
This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, complete with a live sound effects artist, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he contemplates his mortality on fateful Christmas Eve.
Senior Recital
Kyle Kain will perform on the trombone.
Sunday, 02 Dec 2018
Senior Recital
Adam Kallal will perform on percussion.
Performance: It's a Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play
This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, complete with a live sound effects artist, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he contemplates his mortality on fateful Christmas Eve.
Mass Design in the Mid-Century
Post World War II was a time of great prosperity and idealism in America, as the middle class grew in numbers and in strength financially. As a suburban lifestyle developed, consumerism sky rocketed. The demand for novelty and a significantly larger consuming population led to uniquely American designs, both good and bad but iconic of mass design in the 1950s to 1960s.
Holiday Choral Festival
Performances by all four ISU choirs.
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 better dancing. From 5-7pm, the floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie Williams, and for working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.
ISU Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and Concert Band
The three concert bands at Iowa State will close out the fall semester with a few holiday classics.
Monday, 03 Dec 2018
Wood-Burned Ornaments Walk-in Craft
Need a last minute gift? Starting with a wood slice, stamp a design on and trace it with a wood burner, or freehand your own idea. Drop in December 3-8.
Tuesday, 04 Dec 2018
Wood-Burned Ornaments Walk-in Craft
Need a last minute gift? Starting with a wood slice, stamp a design on and trace it with a wood burner, or freehand your own idea. Drop in December 3-8.
The Art of Historic Renovation and Cultural Preservation
Join University Museums for a new series of tours focused on the renovation and preservation stories of the most iconic and historic locations on campus. Marston Hall was completely gutted, redesigned, and renewed to better serve current and future engineering students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Wednesday, 05 Dec 2018
Art Walk: A Celebration in Art
Despite the chilly weather outside, December is a month of celebrations. Stay out of the cold and come along with University Museums as we explore art that may cause you to leap for joy. Meet inside the north entrance of Music Hall.
Wood-Burned Ornaments Walk-in Craft
Need a last minute gift? Starting with a wood slice, stamp a design on and trace it with a wood burner, or freehand your own idea. Drop in December 3-8.
Thursday, 06 Dec 2018
Wood-Burned Ornaments Walk-in Craft
Need a last minute gift? Starting with a wood slice, stamp a design on and trace it with a wood burner, or freehand your own idea. Drop in December 3-8.
Friday, 07 Dec 2018
Wood-Burned Ornaments Walk-in Craft
Need a last minute gift? Starting with a wood slice, stamp a design on and trace it with a wood burner, or freehand your own idea. Drop in December 3-8.
Performance: It's a Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play
This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, complete with a live sound effects artist, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he contemplates his mortality on fateful Christmas Eve.
Saturday, 08 Dec 2018
Wood-Burned Ornaments Walk-in Craft
Need a last minute gift? Starting with a wood slice, stamp a design on and trace it with a wood burner, or freehand your own idea. Drop in December 3-8.
Christmas at the Farm House
Celebrate the holiday season at the Farm House Museum. Warm up with hot cocoa as you explore the first building on Iowa State's campus and experience what Christmas was like at the turn of the century. Children's crafts and Santa Claus will all be part of the fun.
Performance: It's a Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play
This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, complete with a live sound effects artist, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he contemplates his mortality on fateful Christmas Eve.
Delta Rae w/ Field Division
Country Pop and Folk rock music.
Sunday, 09 Dec 2018
Christmas at the Farm House
Celebrate the holiday season at the Farm House Museum. Warm up with hot cocoa as you explore the first building on Iowa State's campus and experience what Christmas was like at the turn of the century. Children's crafts and Santa Claus will all be part of the fun.
Performance: It's a Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play
This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, complete with a live sound effects artist, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he contemplates his mortality on fateful Christmas Eve.
Sunday, 16 Dec 2018
Concert: Home Free - A Country Christmas
Home Free is bringing new music, new production, more country and holiday favorites as they come to town in "A Country Christmas Tour"! The 5-man band has become known for their show-stopping performances that mix their signature no-instrument, all-vocal music with their quick-witted humor.
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 better dancing. From 5-7pm, the floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie Williams, and for working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.
Sunday, 23 Dec 2018
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 better dancing. From 5-7pm, the floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie Williams, and for working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.