Sunday, 26 Mar 2017
Brunnier in Bloom
Celebrate spring and the current exhibitions during Brunnier in Bloom, the Museum's annual pairing of beautiful art and fabulous flowers. This event showcases the talents of floral designers as they are challenged to create arrangements inspired by works of art on exhibition in the Brunnier Art Museum. Visitors will be able to cast their vote for the People's Choice award and participate in a silent auction and raffle for prizes.
Concert: Organists of Iowa
21st International Festival of Women Composers concert, featuring Miriam Zach, organ; James Bovinette, trumpet; and Amy Christiansen, oboe.
Walk-in Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) 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.
Monday, 27 Mar 2017
Art + Issues - Building a Campus Community
Art + Issues is an open campus discussion facilitated by our educator of visual literacy and learning. Topics that relate to current events will be presented and attendees are encouraged to bring other discussion topics with them with a goal of generating understanding in a safe, inclusive, and inspiring space. People are invited to come and go during the two hour time frame as their schedule permits.
Exhibit opening: Iowa History 101
The State Historical Museum of Iowa's mobile museum (a 38-foot, custom-built Winnebago) will be parked outside Parks Library on March 27 (3-5 p.m.) and March 28-31 (8 a.m.-5 p.m.). Faculty, staff and students are welcome to take free tours of the exhibition "Iowa History 101," which features about 50 artifacts from the State Historical Society's collection.
Resin Jewelry Class
Capture ideas, inspiration, and memories with resin.
Screen Printing Class
Learn an inexpensive way to create custom t-shirts.
ISU Chamber Orchestra
Jacob Harrison, conductor of Chamber George Work, cello solorist
Tuesday, 28 Mar 2017
SAI Spring Benefit Concert
Student performances, benefitting the Sigma Alpha Iota international music fraternity.
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. (Sign Up starts at 7:30 p.m. until all spots are filled)
Wednesday, 29 Mar 2017
Faces of Iowa State LIVE Portrait Painting - Warren Kuhn
University Museums, Iowa State University, is pleased to announce the live painting of 16 portraits by celebrated Iowa artist Rose Frantzen. The portrait painting sessions will take place during a March 29 through April 6, 2017 residency in the lower gallery of the Christian Petersen Art Museum, 0003 Morrill Hall, on central campus. All portrait sessions will be open to the public to watch Frantzen's artistic process evolve.
Sole Hope Volunteer Day
Spend an hour or two helping others and upcycling.
Faces of Iowa State LIVE Portrait Painting - Larry Ebbers
University Museums, Iowa State University, is pleased to announce the live painting of 16 portraits by celebrated Iowa artist Rose Frantzen. The portrait painting sessions will take place during a March 29 through April 6, 2017 residency in the lower gallery of the Christian Petersen Art Museum, 0003 Morrill Hall, on central campus. All portrait sessions will be open to the public to watch Frantzen's artistic process evolve.
The Dig with Nico Yaryan and Boone Howard
From the beginning, The Dig have been a classic band's band, and a true collaboration: three longtime friends, three songwriters, two singers in a true dual frontman setup, all individuals but all woven more and more tightly together as they have evolved. In a world that rewards drama, reckless moves, and often-overwrought narrative twists, The Dig have bucked that trend by focusing on, well, the work - writing song after song to cast off more th
Thursday, 30 Mar 2017
Faces of Iowa State LIVE Portrait Painting - Carol Grant
University Museums, Iowa State University, is pleased to announce the live painting of 16 portraits by celebrated Iowa artist Rose Frantzen. The portrait painting sessions will take place during a March 29 through April 6, 2017 residency in the lower gallery of the Christian Petersen Art Museum, 0003 Morrill Hall, on central campus. All portrait sessions will be open to the public to watch Frantzen's artistic process evolve.
Faces of Iowa State LIVE Portrait Painting - George Burnet
University Museums, Iowa State University, is pleased to announce the live painting of 16 portraits by celebrated Iowa artist Rose Frantzen. The portrait painting sessions will take place during a March 29 through April 6, 2017 residency in the lower gallery of the Christian Petersen Art Museum, 0003 Morrill Hall, on central campus. All portrait sessions will be open to the public to watch Frantzen's artistic process evolve.
Enameled Earings Class
Enameling uses heat to fuse powdered glass to metal and creates a fabulous splash of color.
Kawehi, with Iris Hyde
Kawehi ("kuh-veh-hee") is a new breed of musician, a one-woman-band from Lawrence, Kansas, who uses technology to carry the weight of a full band on her own.
Friday, 31 Mar 2017
Faces of Iowa State LIVE Portrait Painting - Monica Lursen
University Museums, Iowa State University, is pleased to announce the live painting of 16 portraits by celebrated Iowa artist Rose Frantzen. The portrait painting sessions will take place during a March 29 through April 6, 2017 residency in the lower gallery of the Christian Petersen Art Museum, 0003 Morrill Hall, on central campus. All portrait sessions will be open to the public to watch Frantzen's artistic process evolve.
Walk-In Paint Your Own Pottery: Bubble Painting
Sort of like blowing bubbles when you were a kid, but we do it with a straw and paint.
Global Gala
This annual event honors the unique cultural organizations represented at Iowa State. Through performance, costume and food, experience the customs and traditions of our diverse population in Ames.
Musical: Little Women
"We must promise to remain just as we are. Solid like a fortress. No matter what happens, we must promise it will always be the four March sisters forever."
Saturday, 01 Apr 2017
April Craft of the Month: Sharpie Mugs
Decorate a white mug with special markers that we will heat set for washability
Intermediate Glass Beads Workshop
Take your lamp-work skills to the next level and make amazing glass beads with silver!
Faces of Iowa State LIVE Portrait Painting - Kathy Howell
University Museums, Iowa State University, is pleased to announce the live painting of 16 portraits by celebrated Iowa artist Rose Frantzen. The portrait painting sessions will take place during a March 29 through April 6, 2017 residency in the lower gallery of the Christian Petersen Art Museum, 0003 Morrill Hall, on central campus. All portrait sessions will be open to the public to watch Frantzen's artistic process evolve.
Annie
Leapin' Lizards, it's been 40 years since Annie took Broadway by storm, and since then it has been translated into 28 languages and has played in 34 countries! This delightful all-new production is certain to delight. The sun will surely come out on April 1 so don't miss this program.
Musical: Little Women
"We must promise to remain just as we are. Solid like a fortress. No matter what happens, we must promise it will always be the four March sisters forever."
The Pines with Ryne Doughty
Rising out of the prairies of the Midwest, The Pines are one of the most distinct and powerful indie-rock/Americana groups to hit the national scene in years. Emerging from the same Minneapolis music world that spawned such notable acts as The Jayhawks, The Replacements, and Bob Dylan, The Pines have gathered a stunning line-up of musical talent, in both their live shows and on record, that has gained them a faithful and growing following.