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Monday, 28 Nov 2022

Comedy College Finals

Nov 28, 2022

7:00 PM

Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

free

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Students from the Honors Program Comedy College class take the M-Shop stage for their final presentation - a 10-minute comedy set! Hosted by comedian and instructor Gavin Jerome, this final exam is a total joke!

Tuesday, 29 Nov 2022

Time out: Slow Down for Self-Care

Nov 29, 2022

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

4600 Memorial Union

free

Student Activities Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

With finals coming up, it's time to slow down and take care of ourselves. Learn about the different parts of ourselves we should be taking care of. Drop in and make a Zen Garden and a Stuffed Animal while supplies last.

Performance: A Charlie Brown Christmas

Nov 29, 2022

6:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

TBA

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

A critically acclaimed holiday celebration for the whole family, "A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage" brings Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the rest of the Peanuts gang together as they uncover the true meaning of Christmas and perform songs from the unforgettable musical score in a tribute to the legendary composer Vince Guaraldi.

Comedy College Finals

Nov 29, 2022

7:00 PM

Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

free

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Students from the Honors Program Comedy College class take the M-Shop stage for their final presentation - a 10-minute comedy set! Hosted by comedian and instructor Gavin Jerome, this final exam is a total joke!

Performance: Town and Gown Chamber Music

Nov 29, 2022

7:30 PM

Tye Recital Hall, Simon Estes Music Hall

$30

Community Arts, performances

Piano soloist Alon Goldstein's extensive international career has ranged from concerto performances under Zubin Mehta in his native Israel to Mozart's Triple Concerto with the Chicago Symphony and his mentor, Leon Fleisher, and Katherine Jacobson Fleisher. An avid recitalist and chamber musician, he was nominated this year for a Grammy award for chamber music. Currently "Distinguished Visiting Professor" at the University of Missouri-Kansas City,

Wednesday, 30 Nov 2022

Art Walk: Prints in the Art on Campus Collection

Nov 30, 2022

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Begins at University Library front lobby

free

University Museums Arts, performances

This University Museums Art Walk explores the art of printmaking through the many examples in the Art on Campus Collection.

Art Mart Holiday Sale

Nov 30, 2022

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Memorial Union Art Gallery

The Workspace Arts, performances Live Green Student activities

The annual holiday art sale at the Memorial Union will be held from November 30 - December 3. Hours are Wednesday 4-7pm, Thursday 10am-4pm, Friday noon-8pm and Saturday 10am-1pm. The event features one-of-a-kind gifts from our campus community of artists that are perfect for the holidays. The Memorial Union is located at 2229 Lincoln Way on the Iowa State campus, and hourly parking is available in the ramp on the east side of the building.

Jazz Night

Nov 30, 2022

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Simon Estes Music Hall

$5

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Iowa State University jazz band and combo presents a recital in Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall.

Performance: The Illusionists

Nov 30, 2022

7:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$41-$89

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

The Illusionists "Magic of the Holidays" tour brings a mind-blowing, family friendly show based off the smash-hit Broadway production to Stephens Auditorium. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.

Grandma Mojo's Improv Comedy

Nov 30, 2022

8:00 PM

The Maintenance Shop

$1 at the doors

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Iowa State's premier student improv comedy troupe! They perform in the M-Shop on select Wednesday nights during the semester.

Thursday, 01 Dec 2022

Art Mart Holiday Sale

Dec 01, 2022

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Memorial Union Art Gallery

The Workspace Arts, performances Live Green Student activities

The annual holiday art sale at the Memorial Union will be held from November 30 - December 3. Hours are Wednesday 4-7pm, Thursday 10am-4pm, Friday noon-8pm and Saturday 10am-1pm. The event features one-of-a-kind gifts from our campus community of artists that are perfect for the holidays. The Memorial Union is located at 2229 Lincoln Way on the Iowa State campus, and hourly parking is available in the ramp on the east side of the building.

Friday, 02 Dec 2022

Art Mart Holiday Sale

Dec 02, 2022

12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Memorial Union Art Gallery

The Workspace Arts, performances Live Green Student activities

The annual holiday art sale at the Memorial Union will be held from November 30 - December 3. Hours are Wednesday 4-7pm, Thursday 10am-4pm, Friday noon-8pm and Saturday 10am-1pm. The event features one-of-a-kind gifts from our campus community of artists that are perfect for the holidays. The Memorial Union is located at 2229 Lincoln Way on the Iowa State campus, and hourly parking is available in the ramp on the east side of the building.

WinterFest

Dec 02, 2022

4:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Memorial Union

free

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Live Green Special events Student activities

WinterFest provides a unique combination of winter-themed events, activities, displays and traditions to help students relieve their end-of-semester stress and connect with the Ames community. This event is family-friendly, free and open to the public!

Yuletide Evening at the Farm House Museum

Dec 02, 2022

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Farm House Museum

free

University Museums Arts, performances Live Green Student activities

Hosted by the University Museums' interns, celebrate the holiday season at the Farm House Museum. Take part in free Victorian yuletide themed activities and crafts while you enjoy holiday treats.

ISU Theatre: 10-Minute Play Festival

Dec 02, 2022

7:30 PM

Fisher Theater

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

ISU Theatre Directing Students choose, cast, and bring to life an exciting array of 10-minute plays by playwrights both new and old. Some plays may contain adult language and content.

Performance: Piano Studio Recital

Dec 02, 2022

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Tye Recital Hall, Estes Music Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

A recital featuring the piano students of Dr. Mei-Hsuan Huang.

Saturday, 03 Dec 2022

Art Mart Holiday Sale

Dec 03, 2022

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Memorial Union Art Gallery

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

The annual holiday art sale at the Memorial Union will be held from November 30 - December 3. Hours are Wednesday 4-7pm, Thursday 10am-4pm, Friday noon-8pm and Saturday 10am-1pm. The event features one-of-a-kind gifts from our campus community of artists that are perfect for the holidays. The Memorial Union is located at 2229 Lincoln Way on the Iowa State campus, and hourly parking is available in the ramp on the east side of the building.

Yuletide at the Farm House Museum

Dec 03, 2022

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Farm House Museum

free

University Museums Arts, performances Live Green Special events

Tours of the historic home in full period decoration offered throughout the afternoon and the opportunity to meet and take a picture with Santa. Victorian yuletide-themed crafts and holiday treats will be provided.

Caleb Townsend Piano Recital

Dec 03, 2022

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Simon Estes Music Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Caleb Townsend presents a piano recital in Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall.

Performance: TUBACHRISTMAS

Dec 03, 2022

3:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Join us for the twelfth annual TUBACHRISTMAS concert, featuring over 150 tubas and euphoniums performing traditional Christmas carols. Audience sing-a-longs, "tuba humor" and decorated instruments are part of this festive, family-friendly and fun experience.

Tack/Ball/Hawthorne Recital

Dec 03, 2022

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Simon Estes Music Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Dain Tack, Brenden Ball, and Gunner Hawthorn present a voice recital in Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall

ISU Theatre: 10-Minute Play Festival

Dec 03, 2022

7:30 PM

Fisher Theater

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

ISU Theatre Directing Students choose, cast, and bring to life an exciting array of 10-minute plays by playwrights both new and old. Some plays may contain adult language and content.

Symphony Orchestra

Dec 03, 2022

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Simon Estes Music Hall

$5

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

The Symphony Orchestra presents a concert in Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall.

Concert: The Envy Corps

Dec 03, 2022

8:00 PM

The Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

$20 ISU Students $25 Public

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Started in Ames in 2001, The Envy Corps played their first show at the M-Shop as part of the Bi-Fi Records showcase. The band eventually found themselves taking their midwestern version of British rock to the UK itself, signing with Vertigo Records, touring the UK feverishly and releasing Dwell in 2008. After returning to the US and self-releasing 2009's Kid Gloves and 2011's It Culls You, the band continued to collaborate, but focused on persona