Sunday, 01 Oct 2017
Eye Contact: The Iowa State Portrait Collection
The ISU Portrait Collection portrays individuals who helped shape our culture and whose lives tell significant Iowa State stories. University Museums Director Lynette Pohlman will share some of these stories and talk about the tradition of portraiture at Iowa State.
Performance: Out of the Fire, The Banned Books Monologues
The Forward Theatre Company of Madison Wisconsin first performed this series of monologues written mostly by those in the area on the subject of banned books from various points of view. Banned books included range from "James and the Giant Peach" to "Lady Chatterley's Lover". Permission has been given for ISU students to include their monologues on the subject as well. This production opens on the Friday of National Banned Books Week.
Walk-in Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Performance: Climate Change Theatre
ISU students and Ames community members will perform Climate Change Theatre Action, a a series of worldwide readings and performances of short climate change plays presented in support of the United Nations COP meetings. A sustainability resource fair will be held during intermission.
Monday, 02 Oct 2017
Performance: Climate Change Theatre
ISU students and Ames community members will perform Climate Change Theatre Action, a a series of worldwide readings and performances of short climate change plays presented in support of the United Nations COP meetings.
Craft of the Month
"Sugar Skulls." Use our supplies to decorate a paper mache skull just in time for this year's Dia de los Muertos on November 1 & 2.
Intermediate Soap Making Workshop
If you know the basics of making soap from scratch using the cold-process method, add artistry techniques. Learn and experiment with many procedures such as swirl, wire, funnel, embeds, and more!
Wheel Pottery Class
Get your hands dirty and make beautiful things! Start with centering clay and pulling cylinders, the building blocks to throwing on the wheel.
Performance: Climate Change Theatre
ISU students and Ames community members will perform Climate Change Theatre Action, a a series of worldwide readings and performances of short climate change plays presented in support of the United Nations COP meetings. A sustainability resource fair will be held during intermission.
Tuesday, 03 Oct 2017
Concert: Flor (RESCHEDULED to February 8th)
Indie-pop band Flor has toured with the likes of Halsey and Hayley Kiyoko, whose own indie-electronic sounds mesh well with the band.
Wednesday, 04 Oct 2017
Dear Stress, Let's Break Up
The demands of teaching, advising, and providing services for students is both rewarding and exhausting. Coupled with limited time for family, friends, and your personal interests, doing it all can be overwhelming. Taking time for yourself is an important way to change the level of your stressors and increase your ability to cope.
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 Oct 2017
Concert: Bryce Vine
Bryce Ross-Johnson, known by his stage name Bryce Vine is an American rapper and singer from New York City.
Friday, 06 Oct 2017
Paint Your Own Pottery: Skull Night
From creepy Jack Sparrow and scary Eddie from Iron Maiden to vibrant sugar skulls, paint a cranium that celebrates your favorite skeletal character
Concert: ISU Symphony Orchestra
Jacob Harrison, conductor
Performance: Out of the Fire, The Banned Books Monologues
The Forward Theatre Company of Madison Wisconsin first performed this series of monologues written mostly by those in the area on the subject of banned books from various points of view. Banned books included range from "James and the Giant Peach" to "Lady Chatterley's Lover". Permission has been given for ISU students to include their monologues on the subject as well. This production opens on the Friday of National Banned Books Week.
Comedian T.J. Miller
Named one of Variety's "Top 10 Comics to Watch," and EW's "Next Big Things in Comedy," and featured in HBO's Silicon Valley, Deadpool & Office Christmas Party.
Saturday, 07 Oct 2017
Performance: Out of the Fire, The Banned Books Monologues
The Forward Theatre Company of Madison Wisconsin first performed this series of monologues written mostly by those in the area on the subject of banned books from various points of view. Banned books included range from "James and the Giant Peach" to "Lady Chatterley's Lover". Permission has been given for ISU students to include their monologues on the subject as well. This production opens on the Friday of National Banned Books Week.
Sunday, 08 Oct 2017
Performance: Out of the Fire, The Banned Books Monologues
The Forward Theatre Company of Madison Wisconsin first performed this series of monologues written mostly by those in the area on the subject of banned books from various points of view. Banned books included range from "James and the Giant Peach" to "Lady Chatterley's Lover". Permission has been given for ISU students to include their monologues on the subject as well. This production opens on the Friday of National Banned Books Week.
Printmaking Demonstration with Master Printer Asa Wentzel Fisher
Come to the Brunnier Art Museum to see a printmaking demonstration. Asa Fisher from 505 Press of Ames will be demonstrating relief and letterpress printmaking techniques while also providing insight and commentary on the current exhibition of prints by Amy Worthen.
Walk-in Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Concert: Hawthorne Heights
Hawthorne Heights is an emo rock band based out of Ohio, formerly known as A Day in the Life.
Monday, 09 Oct 2017
The Wright Stuff: First in Flight
Barely out of their teens, two plucky bicycle mechanics team with their studious sister to out-invent the world's top scientists and achieve the timeless dream of flight.
The Wright Stuff: First in Flight
Barely out of their teens, two plucky bicycle mechanics team with their studious sister to out-invent the world's top scientists and achieve the timeless dream of flight.
Film: Washed Ashore, Art to Save the Sea
The project, based in Bandon, Oregon, involves collecting, washing and sorting plastic that has washed up on Oregon beaches, and repurposing it into art that is awakening the hearts and minds of viewers to the global marine debris crisis. Reiman Gardens is the first botanical garden to exhibit a collection of monumental sculptures made from this debris, and we invite you to a free public viewing of this feature-length film to learn more.
Panel: Columbus Day and Representation of American Indians in Art
"Erasure and Invisibility: A Conversation on Columbus Day and Representation of American Indians in Art." When these narratives are contrasted with artwork and images of American Indians made by American Indians, how might our understanding change? Using works of art from the permanent collection by N.C. Wyeth, Juane Quick-to-See Smith, Dan Namingha and others, explore how the narrative on American Indians evolves.
Pink Hat Revolution!
Pink, cat-eared hats have adorned thousands in the Women's March on January 21. Make your own Pusseyhat, a symbol of support and solidarity for women's rights. Choose between knitting, crochet or sewing fleece.
Tuesday, 10 Oct 2017
Striped Cutting Board Class
Using strips of hardwood like maple, walnut and cherry, create a cutting board that will be a beautiful addition to your kitchen.
Artist's Reception: "Faces of Iowa State" exhibit
Join us in celebrating Rose Frantzen and the 39 portraits included in the Faces of Iowa State exhibition currently on view in the Brunnier Art Museum. These new paintings completed over the past 14 months celebrate the tradition and the impact of portraiture at ISU and show the development of ISU as a story of democracy where the vision, dreams, and actions of individual people play a vital role in how our collective identity is shaped.
Auditions: A Christmas Carol
This show has a large cast and there are many roles available! Come to 0310 Carver Hall to obtain audition materials, sign up to audition, or borrow a copy of the script. Performance dates will be December 1-10. E-mail jfcox@iastate.edu with questions.