Wednesday, 21 Sep 2011
Inuit Culture of North Canada
Peter Irniq is a longtime resident of the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut in Canada's Northwest Territories and a member of the indigenous Inuit peoples. He will be in Ames to build three inuksuit, or "signposts of the north," in local parks Sept. 18-Oct. 1.
Thursday, 22 Sep 2011
Arie Abbenes, guest carillonneur
Arie Abbenes will present a lecture titled "The Music Practice of Jacob van Eijck, Carillonneur and Composer in Utrecht from 1625 till 1657"
Anything Shiny
The essence of any successful relationship is a mutual outlook. Steve Herrnstadt, professor in Art and Design, James Bloedel, professor and former chair of Biomedical Science, and Mani Mina, lecturer in Computer Engineering, certainly have just that in their shared interest in healing, life, and appreciation for nature. This discussion will focus on the interdisciplinary nature of and central themes in Herrnstadt's art.
Friday, 23 Sep 2011
ISU Symphony Orchestra
Mackey Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra - featuring Matthew Coley, percussion Brahms Symphony no. 4 in E minor, Op. 98. Dr. Jacob Harrison, conductor
Saturday, 24 Sep 2011
Carillon Festival
The day's events include a master class, performance and recital, followed by campanile tours. Arie Abbenes, music professor at Indiana University, Bloomington, is guest carillonneur. The festival is free and open to the public.
Beadweaving with Sara Merritt
Weaving tiny seed beads is a fun skill and not as complicated as it looks. Create intricate patterns on dangly earrings and pendants that are beautiful and ready to wear when you walk out of class.
Sunday, 25 Sep 2011
Cyclone Loops Chain Maille Class with Gail Ferlazzo
Show your Cyclone RED in this necklace, bracelet and earrings set class.
Art+Community: Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs is known as a "gateway to the American West," with a rich and proud history. Since 2004, Iowa West Public Art has added a diverse contemporary collection to the city's history with the mission of nurturing an environment in which creativity is ever present in daily life. Please join Iowa West Foundation President & CEO Todd Graham as he shares the story of how art brought economic success to the community of Council Bluffs.
ISU Wind Ensemble
Featuring Frank Ticheli's Concerto for Clarinet and Wind Band with guest artist Hakan Rosengren, clarinet. Also, Hymn for the Lost and Living (in remembrance of 9-11. ) Dr. Michael Golemo, conductor
Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4- 5pm moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week along with techniques for dancing better.
Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 5 - 7pm the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.
Tuesday, 27 Sep 2011
Tuesday Tea: Health and Beauty in Victorian Days
Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation about all things Farm House. Mark your calendar from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm and enjoy the 150 year old structure in a whole new way. Check the University Museums website to learn what the discussion topic will be. Can't make it at noon? The Farm House will be serving tea from 12 to 4 pm on Tuesdays so stop in any time. Reservations not required. www.museums.iastate.edu
Sock Monkeys with Amber Russell
Not your traditional red heel sock monkeys!
Thursday, 29 Sep 2011
Turkish Ceramics from Istanbul to Iowa: David Evans
Join David R. Evans, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty at Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, and vice president of the Turkish American Society of Iowa, for a presentation and exhibition of Turkish ceramic art from his personal collection. Then enjoy a reception featuring traditional Turkish food. Sponsored by the College of Design, Turkish Student Association and TASIOWA.
Stained Glass with Rod Simpson
Create a beautiful piece to capture the light through your windows.
Friday, 30 Sep 2011
CANCELED - Kevin Schilling Recital
Kevin Schilling, oboe; Lynn Zeigler, organ and harpsichord; Christopher Hopkins, cello.
ISU Theatre production of "Hedda Gabler"
Hedda Gabler is a strong and complicated woman with energy that is both attractive and destructive. She chooses to marry a kind, bumbling academic, but even on her honeymoon she feels trapped in a world for which she feels only contempt. What are her chances for a fulfilling life unless she has courage as well as passion? One of Ibsen's most famous masterpieces.