Wednesday, 18 Sep 2019
Ecologies of Elsewhere: Commonstudio Lecture
Kim Karlsrud and Daniel Phillips, cofounders of Commonstudio in Los Angeles, will share recent work with urban ecosystems that spans many countries, contexts and disciplinary boundaries between art, design and science.
Hand Lettering + Watercolor Workshop
Kristin Erdman Walk through a step-by-step process to learn the basics of hand-lettering and some techniques for creating a watercolor background. Choose a word that speaks your truth, and combine your new skills using pens and watercolors. Pop it in a 5" x 7" frame and leave with some new artwork for your walls and extra practice sheets to continue honing your skills. Beginners and lefties welcome!
Leaders Workshop Series
The Leaders Workshop Series is an opportunity for you to build up your leadership skills from the inside out.
Hand Lettering + Watercolor Workshop
Kristin Erdman Walk through a step-by-step process to learn the basics of hand-lettering and some techniques for creating a watercolor background. Choose a word that speaks your truth, and combine your new skills using pens and watercolors. Pop it in a 5" x 7" frame and leave with some new artwork for your walls and extra practice sheets to continue honing your skills. Beginners and lefties welcome!
Thursday, 19 Sep 2019
Study Abroad Fair
A one-stop shop to learn about adventures abroad -- interning, studying and volunteering opportunities, ranging from one week to one year. The U.S. Postal Service will have staff available to accept passport applications and renewals.
Plant Walk: Hummingbird Nectar Plants
What IS that plant? Get to know the works of art in our living museum from the expert herself - join Lindsey Smith, Reiman Gardens' Plant Collections Curator, for in-depth walking tours of the plants and flowers that make this place so special.
Happy Outdoor Painting Workshop
Create the kind of world you want to see in this oil painting class ala Bob Ross. Follow Levi Chytka using wet-on-wet oil painting technique on a canvas with basic tools. Immerse yourselves in the happy trees, little squirrels, and warm sun on the MU terrace on the west side of the building (Rain location is the Workspace).
Documentary: The Postville Raid
The film tells the gripping personal stories of the individuals, the families and the town that survived the most brutal, most expensive and largest immigration raid in the history of the United States and serves as a cautionary tale of government abuses. Megan Myers, assistant professor in world languages and cultures, will lead a Q&A after the screening.
Glass Beads Class
Rhonda Scott Learn to create colorful beads by heating and shaping glass with a torch - yes, we get to work with fire! Build your skills with step-by-step instruction and see how the quality of your beads evolves. Use your vibrant pretties in your next jewelry project, or display them as tiny works of art.
Cyclone Cinema: Yesterday
Jack Malik is a struggling singer-songwriter in an English seaside town. After an accident Jack wakes up to discover that The Beatles have never existed. Jack becomes on overnight sensation after performing The Beatles songs to a world that has never heard them.
Reopening Gala: Beyond the Glass
Following seven months of renovation, be among the first to see the Brunnier Art Museum, preview three exhibitions and see the unveiling of a new public art installation.
Performance: The Head and The Heart
The Head and The Heart return with their fourth full-length album, Living Mirage, featuring newly released "Missed Connection". Initially self-released in 2011, The Head and The Heart's self-titled breakout debut produced instant classics including "Rivers and Roads", "Down In The Valley" and "Lost In My Mind" and is now Certified Gold. Their last two albums, settled into Billboard's Top 10 albums chart.
Comedian Jon Rudnitsky
Jon is a stand-up comedian who tours all over the country. He's a multi-hyphenate artist, who has appeared on films and TV such as Saturday Night Live.
Friday, 20 Sep 2019
Lecture: Engineering a Life of Service
Learn about the extraordinary personal and professional life of Henry J. Brunnier, co-founder of the Brunnier Art Museum with his wife, Ann. Mike Davies, president and principal structural engineer of H. J. Brunnier Associates, will present a selection of structures designed by the engineering firm that bears Brunnier's name.
Ames Climate Strike
Join millions of people around the world in striking for local, national, and global climate action. Come learn about ways to get involved with climate advocacy here in Ames, register to vote, and support a just and green transition in our communities. Go to strikewithus.org to RSVP to our strike!
Paint Your Own Pottery: Ice Cream Social
Eating straight out of the carton? Let's decorate a bowl that holds your late-night treat. Free ice cream while it lasts! We will show you the basics of painting your piece and fire it within a week. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.
Cyclone Cinema: Yesterday
Jack Malik is a struggling singer-songwriter in an English seaside town. After an accident Jack wakes up to discover that The Beatles have never existed. Jack becomes on overnight sensation after performing The Beatles songs to a world that has never heard them.
Iowa Songwriters Showcase
Society of Broken Souls is the songwriting duo of multi-instrumentalists Dennis James and Lauryn Shapter. Performing their own brand of American Roots Music, they write unflinching songs that confront our shared, raw humanity while celebrating the beautiful mosaic of the human experience.
Bonelang w/ The Only Ion
Genre: hip-hop / jazz-rap Bonelang connects with audiences of emo, jazz, indie, and hip-hop. Iowa City hip-hop / rap artist The Only Ion will support the show.