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Monday, 15 Sep 2014

Dance/Percussion Tour Concert with Sean Thomas Boyt & Andy Thierauf

Sep 15, 2014

7:30 PM - 8:50 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Building

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Andy Thierauf is a percussionist and composer who specializes in the creation and performance of contemporary music. Sean Thomas Boyt is a dancer and choreographer currently based in Iowa City.

Tuesday, 16 Sep 2014

"Create Peace" Buttons for 11 Days of Global Unity

Sep 16, 2014

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$0.50 per button

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Stop by The Workspace and design a button or magnet with your message of peace, or choose from one of our "create peace" designs. Buttons and magnets are 50 cents each and proceeds will be used toward supplies for our Little Dresses for Africa project.

Wheel Pottery Class

Sep 16, 2014

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $100, Public $110 (includes supplies)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel. Learn hand-pulling, glazing and finishing techniques. Open to absolute beginners as well as those with experience who would like to improve their technique and abilities.

Concert: SKATERS

Sep 16, 2014

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

The Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

$8 ISU Students | $14 public

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

SKATERS formed in NYC in 2012 after spending a year trading demos back and forth from members living in Los Angeles to one in London. They met in the middle to record an EP in a Manhattan loft, and never left the city. The result is a smart, dynamic punk record drawing inspiration from obscure genres and cultures.

Wednesday, 17 Sep 2014

"Create Peace" Buttons for 11 Days of Global Unity

Sep 17, 2014

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$0.50 per button

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Stop by The Workspace and design a button or magnet with your message of peace, or choose from one of our "create peace" designs. Buttons and magnets are 50 cents each and proceeds will be used toward supplies for our Little Dresses for Africa project.

Walk-In Craft: Silkscreen Prints

Sep 17, 2014

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$0.50 per print

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Create patterned paper that can be used for handmade cards and tags, gift wrap, incorporated into collage, or simply framed and displayed in your space. A variety of screens will be prepared and we will show you how to use a squeegee for inking.

Belly Dance Basics Workshop

Sep 17, 2014

7:00 PM - 8:10 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $10, Public $10

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Grab your friends and join Shiara for an evening dedicated to exploring some of the basic rhythms and beautiful dance props used in Middle Eastern Belly Dance! A few props will be provided and shared between students. Students are encouraged to bring their own veils and canes if they have them.

Belly Dance Basics Workshop: Finger Cymbals

Sep 17, 2014

8:20 PM - 9:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $10, Public $10

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Learning how to play finger cymbals to accompany your dancing. We'll focus on making different sounds, learning basic patterns and then put it all together with some movement. Bring cymbals if you have them, otherwise a few pair will be available to share.

Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe

Sep 17, 2014

10:00 PM

M-Shop

$1

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's student comedy, improv group. Holding shows on some Wednesday nights, you can come and laugh to your hearts content at the Mojos, and with the Mojos.

Thursday, 18 Sep 2014

"Create Peace" Buttons for 11 Days of Global Unity

Sep 18, 2014

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$0.50 per button

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Stop by The Workspace and design a button or magnet with your message of peace, or choose from one of our "create peace" designs. Buttons and magnets are 50 cents each and proceeds will be used toward supplies for our Little Dresses for Africa project.

Gallery Walk: Maquettes and Drawings by Gwynn Murrill

Sep 18, 2014

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum

University Museums Arts, performances

The art of Gwynn Murrill entered the Art on Campus Collection in 2011 with the acquisition of three playful bronze sculptures for the entrance to the Vet Med small animal clinic. Her animal sculptures are full of personality and spirit and can capture the essence of what we love about animals. Join Nancy Girard, Educator of Visual Literacy and Learning, for a tour and look inside the artistic process through an exhibition of maquettes and drawing

Mat Cutting Class

Sep 18, 2014

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $17, Public $27 (includes supplies)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Learn to size mats, cut straight and beveled edges, and hinge mount artwork. Bring a 5 x 7 or smaller art piece with you to class. This class is required in order to use the mat cutter on your own. Follow this with the Picture Frames class and present your work like a pro!

Friday, 19 Sep 2014

"Create Peace" Buttons for 11 Days of Global Unity

Sep 19, 2014

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$0.50 per button

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Stop by The Workspace and design a button or magnet with your message of peace, or choose from one of our "create peace" designs. Buttons and magnets are 50 cents each and proceeds will be used toward supplies for our Little Dresses for Africa project.

Paint Your Own Pottery: Mug Night

Sep 19, 2014

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $4, Public $5 (studio fee)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Join us on Fridays evenings for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. We have mugs of all sizes and styles for your favorite beverage ready to be personalized by you.

Concert: Meiko

Sep 19, 2014

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM

The Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

$10 ISU Students | $15 public

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Meiko independently released her self-titled and critically acclaimed debut album in 2007 and followed that up with The Bright Side in 2012. She's toured with acts including Joe Purdy, Joshua Radin, Eric Hutchinson and Jewel to name a few and has had her music featured in numerous movies and television shows including Grey's Anatomy, One Tree Hill, Pretty Little Liars and 10 Things I Hate About You among others.

Saturday, 20 Sep 2014

"Create Peace" Buttons for 11 Days of Global Unity

Sep 20, 2014

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$0.50 per button

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Stop by The Workspace and design a button or magnet with your message of peace, or choose from one of our "create peace" designs. Buttons and magnets are 50 cents each and proceeds will be used toward supplies for our Little Dresses for Africa project.

Tai Chi Class

Sep 20, 2014

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $42, Public $52

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

The class is an introduction to the Yang Style Short Form as taught by Cheng Man-Ch'ing. Learning and doing the Form's movements refresh the spirit and improve balance, posture, flexibility, attitude, confidence and overall health and well-being. Students will also learn some Qigong health exercises. Lloyd has been studying and practicing Yang Style Tai Chi for two decades.

Walk-In Craft: Sun Prints

Sep 20, 2014

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$2 for three 5” x 7” sheets

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Sun prints are made on special paper that is light sensitive. Place objects on the paper, expose the materials to the sun and the area exposed to the sun will fade from blue to white. We will have some items from nature (leaves, flowers, etc.) but feel free to bring in your own objects to try.

Concert: Crystal Bowersox

Sep 20, 2014

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

The Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

$15 ISU Students | $20 public | $50 VIP

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Crystal Bowersox 's rich amalgam of blues, country, folk and rock makes her one of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years. The runner-up on season 9 of American Idol, she has performed alongside artists from Harry Connick Jr., Joe Cocker, and Alanis Morrisette, to Michael Franti, John Popper and BB King.

Sunday, 21 Sep 2014

"Create Peace" Buttons for 11 Days of Global Unity

Sep 21, 2014

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$0.50 per button

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Stop by The Workspace and design a button or magnet with your message of peace, or choose from one of our "create peace" designs. Buttons and magnets are 50 cents each and proceeds will be used toward supplies for our Little Dresses for Africa project.

Walk-In Craft: Sun Prints

Sep 21, 2014

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$2 for three 5” x 7” sheets

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Sun prints are made on special paper that is light sensitive. Place objects on the paper, expose the materials to the sun and the area exposed to the sun will fade from blue to white. We will have some items from nature (leaves, flowers, etc.) but feel free to bring in your own objects to try.

ISU Wind Ensemble

Sep 21, 2014

3:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital, Music Building

$5.00 adults; $3.00 students. Tickets available at the door.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Dr. Michael Golemo, conductor

Monday, 22 Sep 2014

Walk-In Craft: Stone Mandalas

Sep 22, 2014

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$2 per mandala

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Stop by The Workspace and make a painted stone mandala using simple geometric forms. Keep it as a talisman for yourself or give it to someone as a small but special gift.

Embroidered Mandalas Class

Sep 22, 2014

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $25, Public $35 (includes supplies)

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Mandalas are symbolic in Hinduism and Buddhism, and are created with geometric shapes incorporating ancient spiritual symbols. The Memorial Union will be hosting Tibetan Monks September 22-25, and they will create a large scale sand mandala on the 2nd floor. Make your own brightly colored mandala while learning embroidery stitches. Use one of our designs, or get inspiration from the Monks and create your own. Finished mandalas can be hung in

Tuesday, 23 Sep 2014

Walk-In Craft: Stone Mandalas

Sep 23, 2014

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$2 per mandala

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Stop by The Workspace and make a painted stone mandala using simple geometric forms. Keep it as a talisman for yourself or give it to someone as a small but special gift.

Natural Elements in Fine Silver Class

Sep 23, 2014

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $49, Public $59 (includes supplies)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

"Paint" metal clay on real leaves, seed pods, or other bit of nature. After firing in the kiln, only beautiful fine silver will be left behind, a lasting representation of a natural element. In the second session, a pendant or earrings will be created from these fine silver pieces.

Mandala Drawing Class

Sep 23, 2014

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$5

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Mandalas are symbolic in Hinduism and Buddhism, and are created with geometric shapes incorporating ancient spiritual symbols. The Memorial Union will be hosting Tibetan Monks September 22-25, and they will create a large scale sand mandala on the 2nd floor. Zendoodle instructor Sara Merritt will lead this mandala drawing session on Tuesday evening.

Wednesday, 24 Sep 2014

Art Walk: Pack the Jack ... with Art!

Sep 24, 2014

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Jack Trice Stadium

University Museums Arts, performances

Join University Museums Interpretation Specialist David Faux in celebrating the legacy of Jack Trice. As the beloved stadium is ushered into an exciting time of growth let us come together to celebrate the art that inhabits the only Division 1 football stadium named in honor of an African American. Meet David at the Jack Trice sculpture outside of gate 1.

Walk-In Craft: Stone Mandalas

Sep 24, 2014

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$2 per mandala

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Stop by The Workspace and make a painted stone mandala using simple geometric forms. Keep it as a talisman for yourself or give it to someone as a small but special gift.