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Friday, 06 Dec 2013

Author Event

Dec 06, 2013

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

University Book Store

Free

Operations and Finance Division Special events

Authors Shari Lemke, Anna Loan-Wilsey, and Neil Nakadate will be available to sign copies of their latest books.

Art Mart

Dec 06, 2013

12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Campanile Room at the Memorial Union

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Annual arts and crafts sale at the Iowa State Memorial Union featuring pottery, glass, jewelry and more!

Forestry Club: Tree and wreath sale

Dec 06, 2013

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Parking lot, Reiman Gardens

Trees: $25-$45, wreaths: $15-$25

Student Activities Student activities

Students in the forestry club will sell Christmas trees and wreaths. Proceeds support club activities.

Winterfest: Campanile Tours & Carillon Music by Tin Shi Tam

Dec 06, 2013

3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Campanile

Free

Student Engagement Student activities

See the inside of this Iowa State treasure with a tour by University Carillonneur Tin Shi Tam! SALC will be handing out Cyclone candy canes.

Winterfest: Open house at The Knoll

Dec 06, 2013

3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

The Knoll

free

Student Engagement Student activities

Enjoy of cup of hot chocolate and other refreshments at The Knoll, home of Iowa State President Steven Leath and first lady Janet Leath. First-floor tours of The Knoll also are part of the event, hosted by Janet Leath.

Winterfest: Andy Albright Jingle Jog 5K

Dec 06, 2013

4:00 PM

Gallery/Pioneer Room/Central Campus

$20

Student Engagement Student activities

A 5K fun run in memory of Freshmen Council member Andy Albright; proceeds go toward a memorial scholarship in his name. Race day sign-in starts at 4:00 PM in the Gallery/Pioneer Room in the Memorial Union and the race itself will start at 6:00 PM on Central Campus. Registration cost includes a glow-in-the-dark long sleeve Jingle Jog T-Shirt if signed up before November 22nd.

Reiman Gardens After Hours

Dec 06, 2013

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Advance tickets: $12 for members, $15 for general public. $20 at door for everyone.

Reiman Gardens

Kick back and relax at Reiman Gardens' After Hours! This quarterly event is an opportunity to enjoy good company and live music in a beautiful garden setting. Reiman Gardens showcases a new plant at each event with a special signature drink. In December we showcase juniper with a gin & tonic as our signature drink. Juniper berries give gin its distinctive flavor.

Winterfest: Free Crafts at the Workspace

Dec 06, 2013

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Workspace, Memorial Union

Free

Student Engagement Student activities

Create free crafts as gifts or decorate your own space.

Winterfest: Cookie Decorating and Hot Chocolate

Dec 06, 2013

6:00 PM

MU Commons

Free

Student Engagement Student activities

Warm up with some hot chocolate as you decorate - and eat - sugar cookies.

Winterfest: Tree Lighting Ceremony

Dec 06, 2013

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

First floor of Beardshear Hall; enter via the front entrance steps

free

Student Engagement Student activities

Join us for the Tree Lighting Ceremony. NEW LOCATION DUE TO COLD WEATHER: Beardshear Hall first floor (enter via east steps). Ceremony will include live music, a speaker, and the lighting of the tree.

Winterfest: Magician Norman Ng

Dec 06, 2013

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Student Engagement Student activities

Norman Ng is a new kind of magician. His style is unique, energetic, and engaging. His magic is original and mind-blowing. His shows are hilarious and amazing. Join us!

Dance social

Dec 06, 2013

7:30 PM - 9:45 PM

196 Forker

free

Student Activities Student activities

Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.

Men's hockey

Dec 06, 2013

7:30 PM

Ames/ISU Ice Arena

$10 ($7 students, $5 children)

Student Activities Athletics

ISU vs. Lindenwood University (Central States Collegiate Hockey League).

Performance: Romeo and Juliet

Dec 06, 2013

7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Fisher Theater, Ames

Adults $17.00, seniors $15.00, students $9.00

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances Student activities

Two teenagers fall passionately in love. Unfortunately, their families hate each other and will never give consent to the marriage. Juliet's family even insists that she immediately marry another. Since Romeo and Juliet cannot bear the thought of any kind of separation, what can they do to be together?

Winterfest: Mentalist Brian Imbus

Dec 06, 2013

9:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Student Engagement Student activities

Brian Imbus is an internationally recognized Mentalist that has performed for thousands of audiences for the past 18 years. This intriguing performance will keep the audience scratching their heads with impossible displays of mindreading, illusion, and imagination. This is a "can't miss" show, and we predict that you will be amazed!

Winterfest: Ice Skating

Dec 06, 2013

11:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Ames/ISU Ice Area

Free for first 400 participants; $1 after

Student Engagement Student activities

Come ice skate as a part of our Winterfest celebration. Funded by GSB.

Saturday, 07 Dec 2013

Winterfest: Ice Skating

Dec 07, 2013

12:30 AM - 2:00 AM

Ames/ISU Ice Area

Free for first 400 participants; $1 after

Student Engagement Student activities

Come ice skate as a part of our Winterfest celebration. Funded by GSB.

Butterfly Blizzard

Dec 07, 2013

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Come in from the cold to experience a different kind of blizzard - a butterfly blizzard in Reiman Gardens' Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing! You won't want to miss this opportunity to release your very own butterfly in this tropical, indoor garden.

Forestry Club: Tree and wreath sale

Dec 07, 2013

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Parking lot, Reiman Gardens

Trees: $25-$45, wreaths: $15-$25

Student Activities Student activities

Students in the forestry club will sell Christmas trees and wreaths. Proceeds support club activities.

Hort Club: Poinsettia Fundraiser

Dec 07, 2013

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$7-$30

Student Activities Student activities

Members of the student Horticulture Club will sell poinsettia plants in several campus locations. More than 20 varieties are available while supplies last. Prices are $7 (minis, winter rose white only), $10 (6-inch), $20 (8-inch, pink Cadillac and glace only) and $30 (10-inch).

Workshop: Wreath Making

Dec 07, 2013

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

$32 for members, $40 for general public. ISU students pay 15% off member price.

Reiman Gardens

Learn how to assemble a holiday wreath with Reiman Gardens' staff. They will guide you through the steps to use evergreens, specialty greens and other materials to create your own seasonal decoration for your home - all for the price buying one in the store!

Art Mart

Dec 07, 2013

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Campanile Room at the Memorial Union

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Annual arts and crafts sale at the Iowa State Memorial Union featuring pottery, glass, jewelry and more!

Holiday Craft Crawl: "Make" Your Way Across Ames

Dec 07, 2013

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Workspace at the MU, Brunnier Art Museum, CASA, Octagon Center for the Arts, Whole Hog Editions

Free

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Five arts organizations in Ames are providing free art activities, demonstrations, exhibit viewing and more for the holidays. Grab your friends and "make" your way across town.

Clifford Story Time

Dec 07, 2013

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

University Book Store

Free

Operations and Finance Division Special events

Join us for Clifford stories & a visit from the Big Red Dog, himself!

DodgeBrawl Tournament

Dec 07, 2013

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Lied Recreation Center

$30/team

Student Activities Student activities

This 64-team dodgeball tournament is raising money and awareness for Autism Speaks. The event is being organized by Theta Delta Chi and Autism Speaks U. Register by Dec. 4. Food and Autism Speaks merchandise will be sold.

Concert: ISU Bands and ensemble

Dec 07, 2013

7:30 PM

CY Stephens Auditorium

$10/$5

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Performance by the ISU Concert Band, Symphonic Band and ISU Wind Ensemble.

Men's hockey

Dec 07, 2013

7:30 PM

Ames/ISU Ice Arena

$10 ($7 students, $5 children)

Student Activities Athletics

ISU vs. Lindenwood University (Central States Collegiate Hockey League).

Performance: Romeo and Juliet

Dec 07, 2013

7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Fisher Theater, Ames

Adults $17.00, seniors $15.00, students $9.00

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances Student activities

Two teenagers fall passionately in love. Unfortunately, their families hate each other and will never give consent to the marriage. Juliet's family even insists that she immediately marry another. Since Romeo and Juliet cannot bear the thought of any kind of separation, what can they do to be together?

Sunday, 08 Dec 2013

Forestry Club: Tree and wreath sale

Dec 08, 2013

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Parking lot, Reiman Gardens

Trees: $25-$45, wreaths: $15-$25

Student Activities Student activities

Students in the forestry club will sell Christmas trees and wreaths. Proceeds support club activities.