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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

Sunday, 04 Dec 2022

Holiday Festival of Music

Dec 04, 2022

3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$5-$7

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

An afternoon of vocal music by Lyrica, Cantamus, Statesmen, and the Iowa State Singers.

Performance: Holiday Festival of Music

Dec 04, 2022

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$5-$10

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

A combined concert of the choral department's choirs, conducted by Dr. James Rodde, and Dr. Jennifer Rodgers, as well as the ISU Symphony Orchestra.

Concert: John Primer

Dec 04, 2022

7:00 PM

The Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

$14 ISU Students $20 Public

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

John Primer has undisputedly helped build the sound and style of Chicago blues as we know it today. The echos of tradition bellowing from the birthplaces he played such as: Maxwell Street, Theresa's, Checkerboard and Rosa's Lounges, pulse from every chord in his fingers today. John Primer is a Chicago Blues Living Legend.

Performance: Concert Bands

Dec 04, 2022

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$5-$10

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

A combined concert of the Concert Bands under the direction of Dr. Michael Golemo and Prof. Javan Shields.

Wednesday, 07 Dec 2022

Art Walk: Art of UDCC and Friley

Dec 07, 2022

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

UDCC lobby

free

University Museums Arts, performances

It's the first of a series of Art Walks focusing on the art within specific buildings on campus. Student living spaces are home to a number of public works of art. This tour will focus on works of art in UDCC and Friley, and how these sites affect interpretations of the art.

Thursday, 15 Dec 2022

Performance: Home Free

Dec 15, 2022

7:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$29-$59

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

The all-vocal country music group brings its Home Free Family Christmas Tour to Ames. The performance provides an uplifting evening of Nashville-dipped holiday music, incredible harmonies and quick-witted humor.