Sunday, 26 Feb 2012
ISU Theatre production of "To Kill a Mockingbird"
Atticus Finch, a lawyer who is a widower, tries to raise his two young children to have a code of honorable behavior within the social fabric of a small town in Alabama in the mid-1930's. When a young black man is unfairly accused of accosting a white woman and Atticus serves as his lawyer, serious issues of racial inequality violently surface within the community. Winner of a Pulitzer Prize.
Argentine Tango Practica with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 27 Feb 2012
Linocut Printmaking with Lauren Swanson
Pulling your own hand-carved linocut is easy and addictive. Practice with a small stamp for cards or tiny art prints. Move on to a 9" x 12" block for larger imagery. Each print is an original piece completely designed by you.
Tuesday, 28 Feb 2012
Recycled Glass Necklace with Terrie Hoefer
Create glass elements and learn to knot them together with hemp, accent beads and copper wire for a trendy, Bohemian necklace. Students will learn to cut a glass bottle, use a grinder and kiln fire polish glass.
We Aren't So Different After All
Chris Martin, associate professor of Integrated Studio Arts, will share reflections on his two years living in Ghana as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer and the new perspective he has gained of his own American culture as expressed through his new body of work.
Open Mic Night
Sign up is at 7 p.m. Performances at 8 p.m. All talents and guests welcome!
SUB Presents: Passion Pit and Matt & Kim Live in Concert
Passion Pit is an American electro-pop band whose recent album Gossamer peaked at number 4 on the US charts and number 2 on the US alternate charts, fueled by the single Take a Walk.
Wednesday, 29 Feb 2012
Artful Yoga
Release that mid-week stress surrounded by the beauty of the Christian Petersen Art Museum during this free weekly yoga practice. Transform body, mind and spirit through a flowing series of postures and breath work! No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own yoga mat.
Bookshelves with Dan Neubauer
Create a ladder rung style bookshelf for using 2 x 4's as the basic building blocks.
Wheel Pottery Section II with Vamsi Andalam
A class for beginning level pottery students. Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel. Learn hand-pulling, glazing and finishing techniques.
Screenprinting with Pilar Macek
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!
ISU Jazz Combos
Michael Giles, coach
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's award-winning student sketch and improv group. For only $1 on select Wednesday evenings, the Mojo's crew will provide a night of laughter, passion, drama, action and more laughter!
Thursday, 01 Mar 2012
Experimenting with Watercolors
While the outdoor gardens are sleeping, let's experiment with watercolor, pouring inks, dyes, pastels and all kinds of texture making. See what will be revealed and add a little realism if you wish, bringing out the essence of your story. Participants will get to showcase their art in an exhibition Saturday, March 10. All skill levels welcome. Sign up for one class or all nine!
Caterpillar Club
"Butterflies, Bees, Flowers and Trees" - Pollination and Planting a Tree
Live Talk with Terry Allen!
Terry Allen has been described as "a true modern day renaissance man" and has received numerous awards for his art. Take this opportunity to interact with a major figure in contemporary art and join Allen as he discusses his interests and projects in art, music, and theater. View some of his current and completed projects on his website - www.terryallenartmusic.com.
Black and White Photography with Anastasia Whited
An introduction to all aspects of the photographic medium, from camera use and exposure control to basic darkroom procedures for the beginner.
Artist Reception with Terry Allen
Join visual artist and musician Terry Allen for a reception celebrating the new exhibition "Public Art Studies from Notebooks". This exhibition showcases Allen's development of several public art projects throughout the nation including the recently installed "A Public Perception", throughout the new addition to State Gym at ISU. Live music by "Cup of Tea" (rock- and folk-influenced acoustic music).
SUB Music: Jared Blake
http://jaredblakemusic.com/
ISU AfterDark
Each event is FREE for ISU Students! ISU AfterDark is a student group that plans late night events throughout the semester. Join us for bowling & billiards, BINGO, free food, live entertainment, free crafts, and MORE!
Friday, 02 Mar 2012
Performance: Magic School Bus
Youth Matinee Series Performance: The Magic School Bus: The Climate Challenge (Grades K-3)
"Working Over Wood" Artist Studio Open House
Every Friday, artist Jennifer Drinkwater will set up her studio in the ground floor gallery of the Christian Petersen Art Museum - Room 0003. She invites the public to visit with her, participate, and develop a dialog about her current project to reinterpret and recompose the Grant Wood mural for Parks Library "When Tillage Begins, Other Arts Follow".
Performance: Magic School Bus
Youth Matinee Series Performance: The Magic School Bus: The Climate Challenge (Grades K-3)
Non-Profit Protege Program Applications Due
Each Fall semester, the Student Activities Center at Iowa State University sponsors the Non-Profit Protégé Program in conjunction with the United Way of Story County. Undergraduate ISU students have the opportunity to walk in the shoes of an administrator of a local non-profit organization.
Performance: Magic School Bus
THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS LIVE! THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE Seat belts everyone! The Magic School Bus® celebrates its 25th Anniversary with an all-new musical adventure.
CANCELLED Organists of Iowa
Concert has been cancelled
ISU Theatre production of "To Kill a Mockingbird"
Atticus Finch, a lawyer who is a widower, tries to raise his two young children to have a code of honorable behavior within the social fabric of a small town in Alabama in the mid-1930's. When a young black man is unfairly accused of accosting a white woman and Atticus serves as his lawyer, serious issues of racial inequality violently surface within the community. Winner of a Pulitzer Prize.
ISU AfterDark
It is the purpose of ISU AfterDark to provide ISU students with great late night activities on Friday nights throughout the year.
SUB Music: Memoryhouse
In the depths of southern Ontario, nestled between Canada's most dangerous super-highway and the banks of the laconic, ironically-named Speed River, there is a mid-size town called Guelph, also known as The Royal City.
Saturday, 03 Mar 2012
Beyond Basics: Charcoal Drawing with Sara Merritt
Learn basic techniques for working with vine and compressed charcoals, pencils, and Conté, as well as how to combine charcoal with graphite and other media. Emphasis will also be given on preparing, layering, and protecting charcoal drawings.