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.
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.
Performance: St. Petersburg State Orchestra
"TSCHAIKOWSKI" - ST. PETERSBURG STATE ORCHESTRA Roman Leontiev, Music Director and Chief Conductor Alexandre Pirojenko, Piano Soloist
SUB Music: We Are The Willows / The Daredevil Christopher Wright
The usual sounds brought to mind at the sight of a cityscape are typically loud, harsh, and overbearing. Roaring bus engines, rumbling trains on their tracks, and buzzing markets and cafes all amplify the sounds of people coming and going. These sounds create a constant, yet ever changing hum - a tune that can provide limitless resources for creative minds, but can also pummel the creative spirit
Sunday, 04 Mar 2012
Beyond Basics: Glazing Workshop with Greg Lamont
Explore finishing your pottery with ceramic glazes. Learn what ceramic glazes are made of, glaze application and decorating techniques, and proper studio practices.
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.
SUB Music: Soul Rebels
Funkier than a James Brown bridge, the mighty Soul Rebels Brass Band swung back into town last night and flattened all before them. Possessing that rare combination of serious chops, impeccable stagecraft and down-home soul, they confirmed their position as one of the most explosive live acts on the scene.
Monday, 05 Mar 2012
Jodi Goble and Matthew Larson, piano
Jodi Goble (ISU Coach accompanist) and Matthew Larson (Guest pianist from Boston University) will present a concert of 4 hands.
Silk Painting with Eleni Achirazoglou
Use resist and dye to create beautiful images on a silk scarf. This is an art form that is fun for artists of any skill level. Learn effects such as water-blending, heat-setting, and salting the dye to create color bursts.
Performance: Danú
DANÚ Hailing from historic County Waterford, the Irish ensemble Danú has thrilled audiences around the world.
Tuesday, 06 Mar 2012
Tuesday Tea at the Farm House Museum
Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation about all things Farm House. Mark your calendar from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm the first Tuesday of every month (Feb. - May) and enjoy the 150 year old structure in a whole new way. Check the University Museums website to learn what the discussion topic will be. Can't make it at noon? The Farm House will be serving tea from 12 to 4 pm so stop in any time.
SUB Music: Katie Herzig
In 2006, after several years of fronting the critically acclaimed Colorado-based band, Newcomers Home, Katie Herzig moved to Nashville to strike it solo. Before leaving Colorado, she single-handedly recorded and produced Weightless, a tour-de-force of innovative sonics and songwriting. Since then, Katie's song "Heaven's My Home" received a 2007 Grammy nomination and she has steadily become a fixture in Nashville's up-and-coming indie music scene
Wednesday, 07 Mar 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.