Sunday, 01 Nov 2015
Craft of the Month: Canvas Quotes
Use vinyl letters to spell out a short quote on one of our retro paintings, or on a canvas you prepare. Add another coat of paint and then peel the lettering off to reveal a peek-through of the original imagery. It's fun, easy, and everyone ends up with a unique piece of artwork.
Photography Workshop
Perfecting the art of composition and lighting to create a beautiful still life image is no easy task. Learn some ideas, tricks and even some hacks for creating your own reflection boards, light boxes, and more. Bring in your digital SLR camera and an object that you would like to photograph at a detail level. Must have basic knowledge of their camera and how to use the settings to take this class.
Walk-In Crafts: DIY Cyclone Spirit
When better to add to your ISU gear than during Homecoming Week? If you just have a few minutes, stop in to make a button. For those with a little more time, try the t-shirt throw pillows!
Argentine Tango
This Milonga 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 dancing better. From 5-7pm the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time. Wear dancing shoes, smooth-soled shoes, or socks.
Cyclone Cinema: Minions
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Monday, 02 Nov 2015
Seasonal Glass Candle Holder Class
A great introduction to the basics of fused glass and stained glass. First, students will create a winter-themed glass tile that will be fused in the kiln in time for the second class. Practice cutting stained glass and soldering, and you'll be able to construct a glass candle holder incorporating your fused tile.
Tuesday, 03 Nov 2015
Live Music: Lazer Lloyd
Blues / rock artist Lazer Lloyd was born in New York and raised in Madison, Connecticut by a musicloving, guitar playing father with an extensive record collection of blues, folk, rock, and jazz. Lloyd's upbringing would lead to a style that incorporated all of these influences into his emotive blues. He was playing lead guitar along the East Coast with his band Legacy by age 15.
Wednesday, 04 Nov 2015
SUB General Meeting
Check out SUB's general meeting to learn how YOU can get involved!
Walk-In Dance: Belly Dance
A Three Pillars Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern Belly Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara. Learn the basic movements of belly dance with a specific focus and detailed exploration each week (listed below). The 8:20pm class will focus on technique, expression and choreography.
Lecture: The Money of Invention & the Future of Entrepreneurship
Josh Lerner is the Jacob H. Schiff Professor of Investment Banking at Harvard Business School and a recognized leader on innovation, the economy, and job creation. Economics Forum Series
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, 05 Nov 2015
Cyclone Cinema: Ant-Man
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Lecture & performance: Joseph FireCrow
"Native Stories and Flute Music of the Great Plains" - Joseph FireCrow is an accomplished Native American flute player and Grammy Award-winning musician.
Live Music: David Ryan Harris with Tyler Lyle
Singer/songwriter David Ryan Harris has been challenging mainstream notions of black performers since fronting the Atlanta-based rock group Follow for Now in the late '80s. Once tabbed as the next Living Colour, the band actually drew from an even wider stylistic palette -- everything from Stevie Wonder-style soul to Bad Brains thrash to bluebeat bounce -- but didn't enjoy similar success and broke up after releasing one eponymous album in 1991.
Friday, 06 Nov 2015
Paint Your Own Pottery: Snack Bowls
"Painting" bisque is a fun and relaxing activity that can be done solo or with a group of friends. For popcorn, cereal, candy or any late night snack. We have tons of sizes to choose from. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.
Cyclone Cinema: Ant-Man
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Performance Painter: David Garibaldi
Performance artist David Garibaldi is an American performance painter. His stage acts mesmerize the audience as he rapidly creates paintings of notable pop culture icons.
Professional Regurgitator: Stevie Starr
Stevie Starr is a Scottish performance artist and regurgitator. In his act, he swallows and regurgitates goldfish, billiard balls, lightbulbs, coins, and nails to name a few. He has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Show with David Letterman, Late night with Jimmy Fallon, and most recently America's Got Talent 2015.
Saturday, 07 Nov 2015
Cyclone Cinema: Ant-Man
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Live Music: Family of the Year with Kaleo
Formed in 2009, Family Of The Year - Joe Keefe, Sebastian Keefe, James Buckey & Christina Schroeter - has accomplished a healthy dose of success in such a short amount of time. After years of "cohabitating" in a run-down house and relying on each other for inspiration and support, the members of the Los Angeles outfit have formed unbreakable bonds that are undeniable in their infectious live performances and prolific songwriting.
Sunday, 08 Nov 2015
Argentine Tango
This Milonga 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 dancing better. From 5-7pm the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time. Wear dancing shoes, smooth-soled shoes, or socks.
Cyclone Cinema: Ant-Man
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Monday, 09 Nov 2015
Workshop: How to Participate in the Iowa Caucuses
Iowa Caucus Education Workshop - The 75-minute workshop will include an overview of the Iowa Caucus process, an explanation of the Republican and Democratic Party caucuses, and a mock caucus.
Tuesday, 10 Nov 2015
Lecture: Poems of Environmental & Social Justice
Jane Satterfield and Ned Balbo will read from their poetry, which engages personal and public history through an awareness of the challenges that shape our contemporary moment.
Lecture: Censorship and the New Puritans on Campus
David French is a staff writer at National Review and an attorney concentrating his practice in constitutional law.
Open Mic Night
Open mic night gives students the chance to show off their talents to their fellow students. Many are musicians, comedians, and poets. So come on out and show us what kind of talents you have.
Wednesday, 11 Nov 2015
Lecture: Piracy of the Rich and Poor along the East Africa Coast
Abdi Ismail Samatar is a distinguished Africanist scholar, an elected member of the African Academy of Sciences, and an Iowa State alumnus.
Walk-In Dance: Belly Dance
A Three Pillars Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern Belly Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara. Learn the basic movements of belly dance with a specific focus and detailed exploration each week (listed below). The 8:20pm class will focus on technique, expression and choreography.
Thursday, 12 Nov 2015
Walk-In Craft: Felted Woodland Creatures
Make an adorable and fuzzy winter-themed woodland creature! Wool roving will be used along with needle felting techniques to create a three dimensional character. These little softies are fun to make and make great ornaments during the winter season. Felt and fabric will be available for those who want to add a little hat or scarf to their critter. A great beginner project! Drop in anytime but give yourself about an hour and a half.
Cyclone Cinema: Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!