Friday, 01 Nov 2024
Procession of Forms Parade
The 2024 Procession of Forms Parade is a new, experimental project by students in the first-year Design Studies 1020 studio this fall semester. They will wear, carry, roll, fly or otherwise transport their large-scale sculptural forms in a coordinated "processional performance."
Paint Your Own Pottery: $10 Mug Week
Whatta deal!
Saturday, 02 Nov 2024
Paint Your Own Pottery: $10 Mug Week
Whatta Deal!
Sunday, 03 Nov 2024
Concert: Iowa Statesmen
The Iowa Statesmen, one of the region's leading men's choirs, is directed by James Rodde. The ensemble specializes in the performance of traditional and contemporary male chorus literature.
Creativity in Challenging Times: Art for ISC in the New Deal Era
Drawing upon the exhibition, Artists of an Era: A New Deal, Iowa Artists, and Iowa State College, this vividly illustrated lecture by Joni Kinsey, Ph.D., will explore how ISC administrators and faculty collaborated with federal programs to develop a lively arts scene that established Iowa as a national model.
Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. Classes meet every Sunday and drop-ins are welcome. Purchase a dance punch card and attend as often as your schedule allows. Open to ages 18+.
Concert: Cantamus, Lyrica, and Count Me In ensembles
A storytelling concert inspired by artist Jennifer Drinkwater's What's Good Project. Cantamus and Lyrica will tell the stories of change-makers from the Mississippi delta to current-day Ames, Iowa accompanied by a visual art exhibition in the Music Hall lobby. Plus the premiere of a piece by ISU alumna Kirsten Ludewig and a very special collaboration with the Sing Me a Story Foundation and ISU student composer, Jarod Hart.
Monday, 04 Nov 2024
Paint Your Own Pottery: Give Back Week
Bring in a non-perishable food in exchange for $5 off pottery painting. Donations will be delivered to the SHOP (Students Helping Our Peers), a student-run, on-campus food pantry. Their mission is to engage with anti-hunger advocates and serve the student population by increasing hunger awareness and food security. Information about SHOP and how to get involved will be available.
Tuesday, 05 Nov 2024
Paint Your Own Pottery: Give Back Week
Bring in a non-perishable food in exchange for $5 off pottery painting. Donations will be delivered to the SHOP (Students Helping Our Peers), a student-run, on-campus food pantry. Their mission is to engage with anti-hunger advocates and serve the student population by increasing hunger awareness and food security. Information about SHOP and how to get involved will be available.
Dig In! Exploring Museums and Archives Zoom Talk
Thinking of applying to graduate school or a change in career that may focus on museums or archives? Join museum and archives employees as they share their educational journeys through graduate studies to their current positions, and answer questions on pursuing postgraduate degrees in these fields.
Wednesday, 06 Nov 2024
Youth Matinee Series: Die Fledermaus
Prince Orlovsky is throwing the party of the season and everyone from the chambermaids on up wants a ticket. Eisenstein, Rosalinde and the entire household find themselves thrown into confusion and chaos in this madcap mistaken-identity romp through 1870s Vienna. Fully staged operetta with orchestra presented by ISU Theatre, ISU Opera Studio, and ISU Symphony Orchestra.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Give Back Week
Bring in a non-perishable food in exchange for $5 off pottery painting. Donations will be delivered to the SHOP (Students Helping Our Peers), a student-run, on-campus food pantry. Their mission is to engage with anti-hunger advocates and serve the student population by increasing hunger awareness and food security. Information about SHOP and how to get involved will be available.
Exhibition Reception: New Perspectives in Graphic Design
Four Iowa State graphic design graduate students will present their MFA thesis work in the "New Perspectives in Graphic Design - MFA Thesis Exhibitions" from Nov. 6-14 in the College of Design's Gallery 181. Graduate students with work in the show include Lucy Hiegata, Emily Hodges, Mira Jung and Grace Lee. An opening reception will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, in the gallery. All are invited to attend.
Recital: Flute Ensemble and Clarinet Choir
Students in the ISU Flute Ensemble and Clarinet Choir will perform.
Grandma Mojo's Improv Comedy
Iowa State's premier student improv comedy troupe! They perform in the M-Shop on select Wednesday nights during the semester.
Thursday, 07 Nov 2024
Paint Your Own Pottery: Give Back Week
Bring in a non-perishable food in exchange for $5 off pottery painting. Donations will be delivered to the SHOP (Students Helping Our Peers), a student-run, on-campus food pantry. Their mission is to engage with anti-hunger advocates and serve the student population by increasing hunger awareness and food security. Information about SHOP and how to get involved will be available.
A Closer Look
Join Dr. Emily K. Morgan, Associate Professor of Art History, her class of graduate students, and University Museums curators for mini object tours and a peek into the Museums' collections history on exhibit throughout "In Their Time".
ISU Theatre: Die Fledermaus
On New Year's Eve, Falke sets up an elaborate scheme to get revenge on his friend Eisenstein. The result is a farcical story of love and forgiveness propelled by mistaken identities, flirtation, and a practical joke with unforeseen consequences. A lavish masked ball brings everything to a most delicious boil.
Concert: Studebaker John & The Hawks
Famed Chicago bluesman Studebaker John Grimaldi started playing harmonica at the age of 7 and took up the slide guitar later in life after a self-described life changing experience seeing Hound Dog Taylor and the House Rockers perform.
Friday, 08 Nov 2024
Paint Your Own Pottery: Give Back Week
Bring in a non-perishable food in exchange for $5 off pottery painting. Donations will be delivered to the SHOP (Students Helping Our Peers), a student-run, on-campus food pantry. Their mission is to engage with anti-hunger advocates and serve the student population by increasing hunger awareness and food security. Information about SHOP and how to get involved will be available.
ISU Theatre: Die Fledermaus
On New Year's Eve, Falke sets up an elaborate scheme to get revenge on his friend Eisenstein. The result is a farcical story of love and forgiveness propelled by mistaken identities, flirtation, and a practical joke with unforeseen consequences. A lavish masked ball brings everything to a most delicious boil.
Saturday, 09 Nov 2024
Drop in Craft: Paint & Take Holiday Ornaments
Over 20 designs to choose from - our favorites include the donut for a sweet tooth, a cactus for the plant hoarder, and ugly sweaters for party people.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Give Back Week
Bring in a non-perishable food in exchange for $5 off pottery painting. Donations will be delivered to the SHOP (Students Helping Our Peers), a student-run, on-campus food pantry. Their mission is to engage with anti-hunger advocates and serve the student population by increasing hunger awareness and food security. Information about SHOP and how to get involved will be available.
Recital: Organ Studio
Students in the ISU Organ Studio course taught by Miriam Zach will perform.
Recital: ISU Oboe Studio
Performances by students in the ISU Oboe Studio class taught by Amy Christiensen.
Performing Arts Series: Artrageous
Imagine witnessing the creativity of an artist creating a masterpiece before your eyes in mere moments. Combined with captivating vocals, intricate choreography and exciting music, Artrageous takes you on a visual journey and a high energy ride of inspiration, creativity, and engagement. The troupe of artists, musicians, singers and dancers pay tribute to a variety of art forms, icons and musical genres throughout the evening.
Concert: Town and Gown alumni
Performers include Sarah Shin, flute; Maureen Hurd Hause, clarinet; Caleb Hans Polashek, violin; Yeil Park, cello; and Aaron Lott, piano.
ISU Theatre: Die Fledermaus
On New Year's Eve, Falke sets up an elaborate scheme to get revenge on his friend Eisenstein. The result is a farcical story of love and forgiveness propelled by mistaken identities, flirtation, and a practical joke with unforeseen consequences. A lavish masked ball brings everything to a most delicious boil.
Concert: Pullstring w/ Display Case & Formerly Gifted
Pullstring is the modern everyday man rock band putting to words what it's like to be a young adult. Hailing from the Twin Cities of Minnesota, their brand of MN power pop is influenced by many artists throughout the decades and brings what fans call "nostalgic vibes'' to listeners. Pullstring's palette of sounds ranges from bittersweet melancholy to upbeat anthems.
Sunday, 10 Nov 2024
ISU Theatre: Die Fledermaus
On New Year's Eve, Falke sets up an elaborate scheme to get revenge on his friend Eisenstein. The result is a farcical story of love and forgiveness propelled by mistaken identities, flirtation, and a practical joke with unforeseen consequences. A lavish masked ball brings everything to a most delicious boil.