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Tuesday, 01 Mar 2016

Study Break: Coloring Books!

Mar 01, 2016

1:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

Free

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Could you benefit from a play break during to clear your mind during finals week? Drop in and spend some time coloring.

March Craft of the Month: Coffee Koozie

Mar 01, 2016

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$5

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Upcycle "tubular" fabric to insulate your hands from hot coffee or other winter drinks.

Sustainapalooza

Mar 01, 2016

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Memorial Union Great Hall

free

Live Green Arts, performances Live Green Student activities

Learn and practice sustainable living skills from campus and community experts in upcycling, urban gardening, green transportation, recycling and waste reduction. Local food refreshments and sustainability-themed giveaways included.

Concert: Polish Baltic Philharmonic Orchestra

Mar 01, 2016

7:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$25-$70

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Musical art of the highest quality is performed in a powerful and an exhilarating all Beethoven program.

Open Mic Night

Mar 01, 2016

8:00 PM

The M-Shop

FREE

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

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. (Sign Up starts at 7:30 p.m. until all spots are filled)

Wednesday, 02 Mar 2016

Belly Dance

Mar 02, 2016

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU Five punches for $35, Public Five punches for $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

A Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern (Belly) Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara.

Thursday, 03 Mar 2016

Acrylic Painting Class

Mar 03, 2016

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $70, Public $80 - includes supplies

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Learn basic color theory as well as painting from both life and photographs.

Performance: Bullets Over Broadway

Mar 03, 2016

7:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$25-$70

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

A playwright who needs someone to back his next show. A mobster who needs some way to please his showgirl girlfriend. This could be the start of a beautiful friendship -- or a brand new musical comedy! Loaded with big laughs, colorful characters, and the songs that made the 20's roar, Bullets Over Broadway is ready to bring musical comedy back with a bang.

David Ramirez w/ Lucette

Mar 03, 2016

8:00 PM

M-Shop

$10 Students / $13 Public

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

The life of the traveling songwriter certainly seems romantic, but as folk/Americana artist David Ramirez hit 260,000 miles in his Kia Rio, the novelty began to wear off.

Friday, 04 Mar 2016

Friday Night PYOP: Bubble Painting

Mar 04, 2016

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $4 Studio Fee + cost of bisque, Public $5 Studio Fee + cost of bisque

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

We will show you the basics of Paint Your Own Pottery, and then we will fire it within a week for you to come pick up.

Performance: Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Dangerous Liaisons)

Mar 04, 2016

7:30 PM - 10:10 PM

Fisher Theater, Ames

Adults $18, seniors $16, students $11

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

In France before the revolution two aristocrats who were former lovers now compete with each other in games of seduction and revenge, meeting in private to boast about their talents and conquests. Their sexual targets are virtuous, but that does not concern the pair. After all, they are heartless competitors, or are they? This script combines the worst parts of life such as betrayal and manipulation to the happiest emotions of being in love.

ISU AfterDark Crafts

Mar 04, 2016

9:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

Free

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

ISU students are invited to the MU for free late-night activities held three times a semester.

Saturday, 05 Mar 2016

Ames Town & Gown Concert: All-American Program

Mar 05, 2016

7:30 PM

Tye Recital Hall, Music Building

$25 (free for students K-12, ISU students with I.D.)

Community Arts, performances

Roberta Alexander, soprano; retired ISU music faculty member William David, piano.

Performance: Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Dangerous Liaisons)

Mar 05, 2016

7:30 PM - 10:10 PM

Fisher Theater, Ames

Adults $18, seniors $16, students $11

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

In France before the revolution two aristocrats who were former lovers now compete with each other in games of seduction and revenge, meeting in private to boast about their talents and conquests. Their sexual targets are virtuous, but that does not concern the pair. After all, they are heartless competitors, or are they? This script combines the worst parts of life such as betrayal and manipulation to the happiest emotions of being in love.

Sunday, 06 Mar 2016

Glass Beads Beyond Basics: Surface Decoration

Mar 06, 2016

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $22, Public $32 - Includes Supplies

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Experiment with etching, pixie dust, and baking soda to produce a variety of looks including pearl finishes and beach glass looks.

Performance: Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Dangerous Liaisons)

Mar 06, 2016

2:00 PM - 4:40 PM

Fisher Theater, Ames

Adults $18, seniors $16, students $11

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

In France before the revolution two aristocrats who were former lovers now compete with each other in games of seduction and revenge, meeting in private to boast about their talents and conquests. Their sexual targets are virtuous, but that does not concern the pair. After all, they are heartless competitors, or are they? This script combines the worst parts of life such as betrayal and manipulation to the happiest emotions of being in love.

Argentine Tango Practica

Mar 06, 2016

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU Five punches for $35, Public Five punches for $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.

Monday, 07 Mar 2016

ISU Chamber Orchestra

Mar 07, 2016

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Building

$5/$3

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Jacob Harrison, conductor of Chamber Orchestra

Tuesday, 08 Mar 2016

The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other Eric Carle Favorites

Mar 08, 2016

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Stephens Auditorium

$4 advance/$5 day of show

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

After much demand, the little caterpillar is returning with an assortment of puppet characters. The whimsical tales have enchanted several generations and Mermaid Theatre's acclaimed stage adaptation teaches while it entertains.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other Eric Carle Favorites

Mar 08, 2016

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$4 advance/$5 day of show

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

After much demand, the little caterpillar is returning with an assortment of puppet characters. The whimsical tales have enchanted several generations and Mermaid Theatre's acclaimed stage adaptation teaches while it entertains.

Wednesday, 09 Mar 2016

ArtWalk: A Dean's Gallery Restored and Redefined

Mar 09, 2016

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Dean's Gallery, 1st fl. Curtiss Hall

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Join University Museums' Interpretation Specialist, David Faux, on a tour of one of ISU's most uniquely art-integrated spaces, The Dean's Gallery in Agriculture and Life Sciences. The tour will showcase the striking pastels of the four seasons by Ellen Wagener as well as the newly commissioned portrait of George Washington Carver and Henry A. Wallace by Rose Frantzen.

Artful Yoga

Mar 09, 2016

5:15 PM - 6:45 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum, 1017 Morrill Hall

free

University Museums Arts, performances

This practice will enrich your yoga experience by going beyond the physical and inviting an artistic perspective to your awareness. Arrive early for a brief discussion of the new exhibition beginning at 5:15. The practice will begin at 5:30. No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own mat. To reserve your spot, e-mail nancyg@iastate.edu by 3:00 pm on the day of the class.

Belly Dance

Mar 09, 2016

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU Five punches for $35, Public Five punches for $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

A Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern (Belly) Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara.

Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe

Mar 09, 2016

10:00 PM

M-Shop

$1

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

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.

Sunday, 13 Mar 2016

Argentine Tango Practica

Mar 13, 2016

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU Five punches for $35, Public Five punches for $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.

Sunday, 20 Mar 2016

Argentine Tango Practica

Mar 20, 2016

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU Five punches for $35, Public Five punches for $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.

Tuesday, 22 Mar 2016

Drawing Animals Class

Mar 22, 2016

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $37, Public $47 - Includes Supplies

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Explore techniques to capture realistic animals of all species.

Woodshop Class

Mar 22, 2016

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $55, Public $65

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Take advantage of the expertise of our woods instructor and choose the project you want to complete.

Wednesday, 23 Mar 2016

Crochet Beyond Basics Workshop: Granny Squares

Mar 23, 2016

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $12, Public $22

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Learn cover basic construction and design, changing colors, finishing, and methods to sewing your granny squares together.

Performance & Discussion: Body of Water

Mar 23, 2016

7:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

free

Lecture Series Arts, performances Diversity Lectures Live Green Student activities

Part of the 10th Annual Iowa Water Conference. "Body of Water" uses video, music and dance to tell the story of water usage and quality within our Iowa's watersheds and communities. A facilitated dialogue will follow the 1-hour performance.