Monday, 01 Feb 2016
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
A deeply moving musical tribute to this great American who freed herself and hundreds of others, tells of the joys, sorrows and challenges faced by this heroic woman whose courage helped change the world.
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
A deeply moving musical tribute to this great American who freed herself and hundreds of others, tells of the joys, sorrows and challenges faced by this heroic woman whose courage helped change the world.
February Craft of the Month: Hometown Love String Art
Hammer nails into a board in the shape of your state, pinpoint your hometown and add a string pattern.
Tuesday, 02 Feb 2016
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)
SUB Comedy Night w/ Soloman Georgio
Solomon Georgio burst out of the Seattle comedy scene with his own brand of indignant irreverence. He flawlessly intertwines biting social commentary with stories of his life as an openly gay African immigrant. He is a finalist of NBC's Stand Up for Diversity, a regular performer at the Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival (Seattle, WA) and the Bridgetown Comedy Festival (Portland, OR).
Wednesday, 03 Feb 2016
Mat Cutting Workshop
Learn to size mats, cut straight and beveled edges, and hinge mount artwork
Walk-In Belly Dance
A Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern (Belly) Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara.
Thursday, 04 Feb 2016
Wheel Pottery Class
Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel.
Friday, 05 Feb 2016
Friday Night PYOP: Valentine's Day Gifts
We will show you the basics of Paint Your Own Pottery, and then we will fire it within a week for you to come pick up.
Varieties Semifinals
Semi-Finals is the first performance for Varieties! Only a select few move on to perform at Finals (on Feb. 19th and 20th).
Performance: Barjche
Barjche 2016: Modern dance through the ages. ISU's annual contemporary dance concert featuring faculty, students and guest artists dance works.
Varieties Semifinals
Semi-Finals is the first performance for Varieties! Only a select few move on to perform at Finals (on Feb. 19th and 20th).
Saturday, 06 Feb 2016
Tai Chi Class
An introduction to the 24 Posture Taijiquan Form, which was developed during the 1950's by the Chinese Athletic Committee based on the foundation of Yang Style Taijiquan.
Walk-In Craft: Valentine's Day Cards
We've got the supplies, you bring the creativity!
ISU Honor Band Concert
We are proud to be hosting two honor bands and featuring Iowa High School students.
Varieties Semifinals
Semi-Finals is the first performance for Varieties! Only a select few move on to perform at Finals (on Feb. 19th and 20th).
Amara Piano Quartet Concert
Members of the Ames Piano Quartet include Boro Martinic-Jercic, violin; Jonathan Sturm, viola; George Work, cello; Mei-Hsuan Huang, piano
Performance: Barjche
Barjche 2016: Modern dance through the ages. ISU's annual contemporary dance concert featuring faculty, students and guest artists dance works.
Varieties Semifinals
Semi-Finals is the first performance for Varieties! Only a select few move on to perform at Finals (on Feb. 19th and 20th).
Sunday, 07 Feb 2016
Walk-In Craft: Valentine's Day Cards
We've got the supplies, you bring the creativity!
Curator's Tour of 40/40 +
Join Assistant Curator Adrienne Gennett as she guides a tour through the exhibition 40/40 +. 40/40 + includes a selection from the original 40/40 exhibition along with new donations as University Museums continues to honor and commend the amazing Iowa artists and donors who have made the past 40 years possible.
Performance: Barjche
Barjche 2016: Modern dance through the ages. ISU's annual contemporary dance concert featuring faculty, students and guest artists dance works.
Argentine Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 08 Feb 2016
Charlotte's Web
E.B. White's loving story of the friendship between a pig and a spider explores bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship
Pop-Up Valentine's Day Art Sale
Support local artists and give an original gift of art to your Valentine.
Charlotte's Web
E.B. White's loving story of the friendship between a pig and a spider explores bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship
Knitting Class
Learn the basics of knitting: cast-on, knit, purl, bind-off, rib stitch, increase and decrease techniques, pattern reading, gauge swatching, and picking up dropped stitches.
Walk-In Craft: Silver Fingerprint Pendant
Create a pendant using Precious Metal Clay (PMC) featuring something truly unique to you - your fingerprint!
Tuesday, 09 Feb 2016
Pop-Up Valentine's Day Art Sale
Support local artists and give an original gift of art to your Valentine.
Lecture: The Art of Climate Change
"The Arctic Cycle: The Art of Climate Change," Chantal Bilodeau. Bilodeau is a playwright and the Artistic Director of The Arctic Cycle, an organization created to support the writing, development and production of eight plays that examine the impact of climate change on the eight countries of the Arctic. Pearl Hogrefe Visiting Writers Series