Sunday, 01 Nov 2009
Class: Argentine Tango Practica
4-5pm lesson; 5-7pm practice Nov.1,8,22,29; Dec.6,13 Multi-level Argentine Tango class.
Monday, 02 Nov 2009
Class: Library Field Trip
5:30-7:30pm for 2 weeks Field Trip for Photographers.
Class: Basket Tree Ornaments, Section I
6-9pm Make basket ornaments for your tree.
Tuesday, 03 Nov 2009
Tuesday Tea at the Farm House with Historian Mary Atherly
Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation with former curator and Farm House historian Mary Atherly. Mary will share her experience and knowledge about the Farm House with a unique guided tour. Also, take advantage of this book signing opportunity for Mary's recently republished book The Farm House: College Farm to University Museum.
Class: Intermediate Mat Cutting
6:30-9:30 Learn new matting techniques.
Wednesday, 04 Nov 2009
ArtWalk: New Sites & Old Favorites
Join University Museums Educator Nancy Gebhart on a tour of new sites and old favorites from the Art on Campus Collection. This tour will focus on the Elizabeth and Byron Anderson Sculpture Garden and its current exhibition of Bill Barrett, Albert Paley and Christian Petersen sculptures. Meet Nancy outside the east entrance to Morrill Hall.
Thursday, 05 Nov 2009
Lecture: "Death: The Personal and the Universal"
"Death: The Personal and the Universal." Death is something no one can escape. It follows life as surely as night follows day, winter follows autumn or old age follows youth. Join Cindy Gould, associate professor in Art and Design, and Jennifer Margrett, associate professor in Human Development and Family Studies, as they explore different responses to death, both the personal and the universal.
ISU Theatre: "Sweeney Todd"
When Sweeney Todd returns to London after 15 years of unjust imprisonment in Australia, his landlady, Mrs. Lovett, tells him that his wife poisoned herself after being raped by the judge who condemned him to exile. Sweeney Todd vows revenge and Mrs. Lovett finds a way to increase her sales of meat pies. With music by Stephen Sondheim, this musical won the Tony for Best Musical. Event held in cooperation with ISU Music.
Friday, 06 Nov 2009
ISU Afterdark Craft Nights at the Workspace
7-9pm Magnets & Bookmarks.
Dance social
Hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; however, in-door shoes or socks must be worn
ISU Theatre: "Sweeney Todd"
When Sweeney Todd returns to London after 15 years of unjust imprisonment in Australia, his landlady, Mrs. Lovett, tells him that his wife poisoned herself after being raped by the judge who condemned him to exile. Sweeney Todd vows revenge and Mrs. Lovett finds a way to increase her sales of meat pies. With music by Stephen Sondheim, this musical won the Tony for Best Musical. Event held in cooperation with ISU Music.
Saturday, 07 Nov 2009
Class: Fleece Hats
1-3:30pm Sew a warm fleece hat for winter.
ISU Theatre: "Sweeney Todd"
When Sweeney Todd returns to London after 15 years of unjust imprisonment in Australia, his landlady, Mrs. Lovett, tells him that his wife poisoned herself after being raped by the judge who condemned him to exile. Sweeney Todd vows revenge and Mrs. Lovett finds a way to increase her sales of meat pies. With music by Stephen Sondheim, this musical won the Tony for Best Musical. Event held in cooperation with ISU Music.
Sunday, 08 Nov 2009
ISU Theatre: "Sweeney Todd"
When Sweeney Todd returns to London after 15 years of unjust imprisonment in Australia, his landlady, Mrs. Lovett, tells him that his wife poisoned herself after being raped by the judge who condemned him to exile. Sweeney Todd vows revenge and Mrs. Lovett finds a way to increase her sales of meat pies. With music by Stephen Sondheim, this musical won the Tony for Best Musical. Event held in cooperation with ISU Music.
Class: Argentine Tango Practica
4-5pm lesson; 5-7pm practice Nov.8,22,29; Dec.6,13 Multi-level Argentine Tango class.
Reception: An Evening at the Petersen
Come to the Christian Petersen Art Museum for an evening of art and music! View the current exhibitions while enjoying a performance by the ISU Flute Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Sonja Giles, Department of Music.
Monday, 09 Nov 2009
Class: Basket Tree Ornaments, Section II
6-9pm Make basket ornaments for your tree.
Tuesday, 10 Nov 2009
Tuesday Tea at the Farm House Museum
Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation. Mark your calendar from Noon to 1:00 pm Tuesday Nov. 10 and 17 and enjoy the 150 year old structure in a whole new way. After tea, all are welcome to join a guided tour that will highlight different topics each week, including the Farm House's restoration, children in the Victorian age, and rituals, ceremonies, and traditions of the era.
Wednesday, 11 Nov 2009
Veterans Day Open House
The wars of the 20th century, their losses and their toll on humanity are a frequent and important theme in the work of Christian Petersen. Though he is often known as "the gentle sculptor," Petersen gave much attention to the subject of warfare. In honor of Veteran's Day and all military veterans, University Museums will be giving tours of the exhibition "All the Evils: Christian Petersen and the Art of War."
Thursday, 12 Nov 2009
Presentation: "Mind, Material and Borrowed Time"
Bringing the anatomy of animals together with digital art, this presentation addresses how we borrow from our natural environment to examine, understand, and view the physical world.
Performance: "Mark Twain Tonight!"
"Mark Twain Tonight!" with Hal Holbrook. A living, breathing American Masterpiece! It is, quite simply, one of the most acclaimed and enduring performances in the history of theater. Nearly 50 years ago, a young actor took the stage in a tiny off-Broadway theatre and introduced the world to a man they'd never forget. The actor was Hal Holbrook. The man was Mark Twain.
Film: "Dear Jack"
ISU alum Corey Moss co-directed, wrote and produced this 78-minute feature documentary about the Jack's Mannequin/Something Corporate singer Andrew McMahon and his bout with leukemia at the age of 22. Moss is an executive producer at Yahoo! Originals, where he created "Primetime in No Time," the highest-rated show on the Web. He has also written and directed short films starring Jackie Chan, Brett Ratner and Jamie Kennedy.
Friday, 13 Nov 2009
ISU Afterdark Craft Nights at the Workspace
7pm-12am Mega Craft Night.
Dance social
Hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; however, in-door shoes or socks must be worn
Saturday, 14 Nov 2009
Class: Ames C.art Sew & Swap
Sharing and stitching together materials, ideas and community!
Sunday, 15 Nov 2009
Lecture: The Art of Glass
Explore contemporary glass techniques with guide and gaffer Amanda Hall and hear the story of the artists behind the most recent revolutions in glassblowing. Glassblowing is an ancient art that has undergone many technical and conceptual changes through the centuries. What makes 20th century sculptural glass different from what came before? What unites these artists' visions with those of previous gaffers?
Monday, 16 Nov 2009
Concert: ISU Symphony Orchestra Youth
ISU Symphony presents a concert as part of the Iowa State Center's Youth Matinee series.
Tuesday, 17 Nov 2009
Tuesday Tea at the Farm House Museum
Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation. Mark your calendar from Noon to 1:00 pm Tuesday Nov. 10 and 17 and enjoy the 150 year old structure in a whole new way. After tea, all are welcome to join a guided tour that will highlight different topics each week, including the Farm House's restoration, children in the Victorian age, and rituals, ceremonies, and traditions of the era.
Wednesday, 18 Nov 2009
Performance: ISU Jazz Ensemble I & II
James Bovinette will conduct Jazz I, Michael Giles will direct Jazz Ensemble II.
Thursday, 19 Nov 2009
Performance: ISU Clarinet Choir
Gregory Oakes, conductor.