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Sunday, 15 Feb 2015

Argentine Tango Class

Feb 15, 2015

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU: 5 punches for $35, Public: 5 punches for $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

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 dancing better. From 5-7pm the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time. Wear dancing shoes, smooth-soled shoes, or s

Monday, 16 Feb 2015

Mat Cutting Class

Feb 16, 2015

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $17, Public $27 (Includes Supplies)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Learn to size mats, cut straight and beveled edges, and hinge mount artwork. Bring a 5 x 7 or smaller art piece with you to class. This class is required in order to use the mat cutter on your own.

Wheel Pottery Class

Feb 16, 2015

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $100, Public $110 (Includes Supplies)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel. Learn handle-pulling, glazing and finishing techniques. Open to absolute beginners as well as those with experience who would like to improve their technique and abilities.

Screen Printing Class

Feb 16, 2015

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $60, Public $70 (Includes Supplies)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Learn an inexpensive way to create custom t-shirts. Using your own design, learn to make a screen with the photographic emulsion method. Bring in your shirts and print away! This class is required in order to use our screen printing equipment.

Tuesday, 17 Feb 2015

Comedian Kenan Thompson

Feb 17, 2015

8:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$20 Students / $30 Public

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Kenan Thompson is best known for his tenure on Saturday Night Live, recently wrapping his 12th season. Thompson has made numerous contributions to the show with his catalog of hilarious impressions that include Bill Cosby, Rev. Al Sharpton, Charles Barkley, Cee Lo Green and Whoopi Goldberg.

Open Mic Night

Feb 17, 2015

8:00 PM

The M-Shop

FREE

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Open mic night gives students the chance to show off their talents to their fellow students. Many are musicians, comedians, and poets. So come on out and show us what kind of talents you have. (Sign Up starts at 7:30 p.m. until all spots are filled)

Wednesday, 18 Feb 2015

Beginning Belly Dance

Feb 18, 2015

7:00 PM - 8:10 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

Purchase a punch card. ISU: 5 punches for $35 and Public: 5 punches for $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

A Three Pillars Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern Belly Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara. This class teaches the basic movements of belly dance with a specific focus and detailed exploration each week. Walk-ins welcome!

Woodshop Orientation Class

Feb 18, 2015

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $10, Public $20

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

For the beginner who wants to learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment. Proper usage of the machinery will be covered, as well as woodshop safety. This class is required in order to use the woodshop on your own.

Intermediate Belly Dance

Feb 18, 2015

8:20 PM - 9:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

Purchase a punch card. ISU: 5 punches for $35 and Public: 5 punches for $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Continue your Belly Dance addiction with Shiara with A Three Pillars Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern Belly Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara. The focus this semester will be on steps, combinations, layers, personal expression and style. This is an intermediate level class. Walk-ins welcome!

Thursday, 19 Feb 2015

Art and Animals

Feb 19, 2015

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum, 1017 Morrill Hall

free

University Museums Arts, performances

This is the last week for the exhibition of animal sculptures by Gwynn Murrill in the Christian Petersen Art Museum. To give the Murrill animals a proper send off, educators from the Blank Park Zoo will be bringing a group of live animals, both wild and domestic, to the Christian Petersen Art Museum. Take this opportunity to see the exhibit one more time and pet an alligator while you are here.

Glass Beads Class

Feb 19, 2015

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $69, Public $79 (Includes Supplies)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Learn to create colorful glass beads by heating and shaping glass with a torch. Build your skills with step-by-step instruction and take home your own handmade beads each week. Your beautiful beads can be used in jewelry or other artful objects.

Sewing Class

Feb 19, 2015

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $39, Public $49 (Most Supplies Included)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

An introduction to the fundamentals of sewing. Bring a yard or two of quilting cotton, voile or linen fabric to the first class to make an infinity scarf. Discuss wool fabric choices for the poncho you will sew in the second class. Sewing machines provided but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.

Friday, 20 Feb 2015

Paint Your Own Pottery: Bubble Painting

Feb 20, 2015

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $4, Public $5 (studio fee)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Join us on Fridays evenings for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. This is sort of like blowing bubbles when you were a kid, but we do it with a straw and paint. The popped bubbles show up and make interesting patterns on the finished pieces.

Concert: The Australian Bee Gees Show

Feb 20, 2015

7:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$26-$49

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Touring for more than 17 years, The Australian Bee Gees Show has mastered the look, sound and personality of the adored trio while cementing their reputation as the world's leading Bee Gees tribute. Relive your favorite Bee Gees moments with this multimedia theatrical concert experience.

Catfish & The Bottlemen

Feb 20, 2015

9:00 PM

M-Shop

FREE

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Breakout U.K. indie rock band Catfish and The Bottlemen will be touring in support of their debut LP The Balcony, being released in the U.S. this January via Communion Records. The single "Kathleen" has already reached #1 on Sirius XM's Alt Nation and is also charting in the top 40 on Alternative Radio Charts.