Sunday, 15 Apr 2012
Opening Weekend of "Nature Connects" Sculptures Built with LEGO® Bricks
Enjoy a day at the Gardens and see 27 amazing sculptures built from 500,000 LEGO® bricks throughout the grounds as part of the "Nature Connects" show.
Beyond Basics: Glass Beads - Dragging Techniques
Using dragging techniques to create shapes and feather colors. Practice working with different types of picks and marvers to make beautiful beads. Students must complete a beginning glass beads class before taking Beyond Basics classes.
"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Day
Simple dresses made out of pillowcases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa. We will provide the supplies, but can use the hands of volunteers to assist with making the dresses.
Movement, Music and Art
Valerie Williams, director of Co'Motion Dance Company and Ingrid Lilligren, professor in Art and Design, present an afternoon of human and computer interactions. Using the music of Antonin Dvorak and art work created by Lilligren, participants will be able to interact with forms and sound by simply walking.
Stars Over Veishea: RENT
Stars over Veishea musical production of RENT. The story of a group of eight friends who are impoverished young artists and musicians, struggling to create and survive under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The musical first opened on Broadway in 1996, ran for 12 years, and won 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.
ISU Flute Studio
Sonja Giles, director
Monday, 16 Apr 2012
Make a VEISHEA Button at The Workspace!
Lots of fun designs to choose from! For those that love tradition, we have the VEISHEA logo and a 90th anniversary celebration design. For those looking for something more quirky and fun see our take on cherry pies, campaniling and a dip in the MU fountain.
ISU Horn Studio
Peter Kortenkamp, director
Basketweaving with Jan Smith
Swing time! Make a double swing handle functional basket. Weaving will incorporate natural and smoke reed and two 10 X 11 swing "D" handles.
ISU Flute Studio
Sonja Giles, director
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival
Come see Iowa State's very own student improv comedy troupe! The award-winning Mojos promise you'll love laughing your buns off with them.... and at them. Cost- $1.00 Doors open at 9:30 PM Show at 10:00 PM
Tuesday, 17 Apr 2012
Make a VEISHEA Button at The Workspace!
Lots of fun designs to choose from! For those that love tradition, we have the VEISHEA logo and a 90th anniversary celebration design. For those looking for something more quirky and fun see our take on cherry pies, campaniling and a dip in the MU fountain.
Wednesday, 18 Apr 2012
Make a VEISHEA Button at The Workspace!
Lots of fun designs to choose from! For those that love tradition, we have the VEISHEA logo and a 90th anniversary celebration design. For those looking for something more quirky and fun see our take on cherry pies, campaniling and a dip in the MU fountain.
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.
ISU Jazz Ensembles I & II
James Bovinette, directs Jazz Ensemble I Michael Giles, directs Jazz Ensemble II
Thursday, 19 Apr 2012
Make a VEISHEA Button at The Workspace!
Lots of fun designs to choose from! For those that love tradition, we have the VEISHEA logo and a 90th anniversary celebration design. For those looking for something more quirky and fun see our take on cherry pies, campaniling and a dip in the MU fountain.
Performance: Musicians from Marlboro
Five musicians representing the renowned Marlboro Music Festival in Vermont will perform. This concert is part of the Ames Town & Gown Chamber Music Association series.
Friday, 20 Apr 2012
"Working Over Wood" Artist Studio Open House VEISHEA
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".
Make a VEISHEA Button at The Workspace!
Lots of fun designs to choose from! For those that love tradition, we have the VEISHEA logo and a 90th anniversary celebration design. For those looking for something more quirky and fun see our take on cherry pies, campaniling and a dip in the MU fountain.
Biorenewables Juried Student Art Exhibition Reception
Reception and announcement of awards for the Biorenewables Juried Student Art Competition, which was open to undergraduate and graduate students in the integrated studio arts and integrated visual arts programs. Selected work will be on display in the Biorenewables Research Laboratory through next April.
Stars Over Veishea: RENT
Stars over Veishea musical production of RENT. The story of a group of eight friends who are impoverished young artists and musicians, struggling to create and survive under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The musical first opened on Broadway in 1996, ran for 12 years, and won a Pulitzer Prize.
Saturday, 21 Apr 2012
Art Mart: Arts and Crafts Sale
Visit us during VEISHEA Saturday and support local artists! Pottery, prints, jewelry, blown glass, accessories and more.
Make a VEISHEA Button at The Workspace!
Lots of fun designs to choose from! For those that love tradition, we have the VEISHEA logo and a 90th anniversary celebration design. For those looking for something more quirky and fun see our take on cherry pies, campaniling and a dip in the MU fountain.
VEISHEA: Christian Petersen Art Museum & Anderson Sculpture Garden open house
Continue the VEISHEA celebration after the parade ends by visiting your favorite University Museums! The Christian Petersen Art Museum, Anderson Sculpture Garden and Farm House Museum will open at the conclusion of the parade and welcome all ISU friends, family, and alumni to view the current exhibitions.
VEISHEA: Farm House Museum open house
Continue the VEISHEA celebration after the parade ends by visiting your favorite University Museums! The Christian Petersen Art Museum and Farm House Museum will open at the conclusion of the parade and welcome all ISU friends, family, and alumni to view the current exhibitions.
Installation: Petersen's "Panthers" FOUND!
For 20 years, University Museums searched for a pair of larger-than-life-sized bronze panthers created by Christian Petersen for a Rhode Island estate in the early 1920s. In the summer of 2010, the Panthers were found, and during VEISHEA 2012 they become a permanent part of ISU's campus art collection. Join University Museums as we install this new to the collection sculpture right after the VEISHEA parade concludes. Free tattoos and treats!
Stars Over Veishea: RENT
Stars over Veishea musical production of RENT. The story of a group of eight friends who are impoverished young artists and musicians, struggling to create and survive under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The musical first opened on Broadway in 1996, ran for 12 years, and won a Pulitzer Prize.