Thursday, 25 Oct 2018
Documentary: 'Paywall, The Business of Scholarship'
The documentary, "Paywall: The Business of Scholarship," addresses the problem of academic publishers who profit from limiting access to scholarly information. This showing will be followed by a Q&A session.
Friday, 26 Oct 2018
Paint Your Own Pottery: Two for One Studio Fees
Grab a friend!
Homecoming: Pep Rally
Enjoy giveaways and a pap rally featuring ISU coaches, student-athletes and performances by the Yell Like Hell finalists and CyFactor talent award winners. Attendees also can participate in the CYlent auction scholarship fundraiser, shop for Cyclone apparel and souvenirs from the ISU Book Store and enjoy activities for the kids.
Concert: Ray LaMontagne
Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Ray LaMontagne announces tour dates for his 25-date North American Just Passing Through acoustic tour. John Stirratt of Wilco will accompany Ray on bass throughout the tour.
Flint Eastwood
Indie Rock and Pop music.
Homecoming: ExCytment in the Streets
Homecoming lawn displays, a tradition since 1912, and parade floats will be on display. Watch 10-minute skits and vote for your favorite parade float.
Sunday, 28 Oct 2018
Concert: ISU Statesmen
The Iowa Statesmen, one of the region's leading men's choirs, was founded by Dr. Rodde in the fall of 2000. The ensemble specializes in the performance of traditional and contemporary male chorus literature.
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.
David Cook
Pop Rock Music
Monday, 29 Oct 2018
Monday Monologues series
"Haunting Halloween Readings," Charissa Menefee, associate professor of English. This lunchtime series features facets of composition and art through a series of readings or performances curated by Iowa State faculty. Bring your lunch or stop by Bookends Café on your way.
Tuesday, 30 Oct 2018
"Octubaween" with ISU Tuba-Euphonium & Halloween Organ Concert
A fun, family-friendly performance, featuring Halloween and tuba-inspired music played on a mix of tubas, euphoniums with organ Halloween music.
Something Rotten
Set in 1595, this hilarious smash tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, two brothers who are desperate to write a hit play. When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world's very first MUSICAL!
Wednesday, 31 Oct 2018
Ghost Stories of Iowa State
How much do you know of campus history, legend, and lore? Join University Museums for an evening of historic and haunted stories about Iowa State and discover who may be haunting your lecture hall!
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's student comedy, improv group. Holding shows on some Wednesday nights, you can come and laugh to your hearts content at the Mojos, and with the Mojos.
Thursday, 01 Nov 2018
November/December Craft of the Month: Winter Garland
Make a garland up to 5 feet long using strips of flannel. You choose the colors and patterns.
Performance: Orpheus in the Underworld
In one of the most satirical and hilarious operas of all time, Orpheus must travel from the pastoral tranquility of earth through the dizzying frivolity of heaven to the bacchanalian hedonism of Hades to rescue Eurydice. Showcasing the exuberant, reveling "Can-Can," Orpheus in the Underworld is a delectable comic romp.
HIRIE w/ LIONessa
Reggae Pop