Wednesday, 11 Nov 2015
Artful Yoga
This practice will enrich your yoga experience by going beyond the physical and inviting an artistic perspective to your awareness.
Walk-In Dance: Belly Dance
A Three Pillars Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern Belly Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara. Learn the basic movements of belly dance with a specific focus and detailed exploration each week (listed below). The 8:20pm class will focus on technique, expression and choreography.
Thursday, 12 Nov 2015
Walk-In Craft: Felted Woodland Creatures
Make an adorable and fuzzy winter-themed woodland creature! Wool roving will be used along with needle felting techniques to create a three dimensional character. These little softies are fun to make and make great ornaments during the winter season. Felt and fabric will be available for those who want to add a little hat or scarf to their critter. A great beginner project! Drop in anytime but give yourself about an hour and a half.
Comedy Night w/ James Davis
James Davis is a stand-up, writer and actor. Currently, he is a writer on James Corden's LATE LATE SHOW for CBS. He is the darling of Funny Or Die, and has written, directed and starred in massive hits for the site. He's their go-to impressionist for Barack and Kobe, in addition to creating his own original characters.
Friday, 13 Nov 2015
Paint Your Own Pottery: Ornaments
"Painting" bisque is a fun and relaxing activity that can be done solo or with a group of friends. Great for gifts or make them to decorate your space for the holidays. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.
Reception: "Ripples 2"
"Ripples 2" is an exhibition of nearly 100 different artworks originating from a single woodcut print. The exhibit features artist books, collages, drawings, paintings, sculptures, mixed-media works and videos created by more than 45 artists. "Ripples 2" runs Nov. 13-Dec. 7. Gallery hours are 2-5 p.m., Thursday through Saturday.
Live Music: Drew Baldridge
As a 12-year-old Drew Baldridge and his buddy rolled his father's Old MGB in front of the derby crowd because the car wouldn't even start, the youngster was already a seasoned performer. The duo went on to perform a stellar rendition of "Greased Lightning" with his buddy in the back of the car, fake cigarette in mouth, sliding down the front of the car, and with detailed choreography to match the racy lyrics. You could say it was quite salacious
Saturday, 14 Nov 2015
"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Weekend
Simple dresses made out of pillowcases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa. We will provide the supplies, but can use the hands of volunteers to assist with making the dresses. From cutting fabric and ironing to sewing, there is a place for anyone who has an hour or two to spare. Drop in to our community studio to help another community of children in the orphanages of Central Africa. www.littledressesforafrica.org
Sunday, 15 Nov 2015
"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Weekend
Simple dresses made out of pillowcases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa. We will provide the supplies, but can use the hands of volunteers to assist with making the dresses. From cutting fabric and ironing to sewing, there is a place for anyone who has an hour or two to spare. Drop in to our community studio to help another community of children in the orphanages of Central Africa. www.littledressesforafrica.org
Argentine Tango Practica
This Milonga 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. 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. Wear dancing shoes, smooth-soled shoes, or socks.
Band Extravaganza
Ensembles scheduled to perform include the ISU Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble I, and the Cyclone Marching Band.
Wednesday, 18 Nov 2015
Negative Space
Join April Eisman, Associate Professor of Art and Visual Culture, for a gallery walk of the exhibition (Re)discovering S(h)elves. In this talk, "negative space" will be explored on two levels: the negative space within particular objects or images, and the larger context of the museum as a traditionally negative space for women and women artists.
Walk-In Dance: Belly Dance
A Three Pillars Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern Belly Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara. Learn the basic movements of belly dance with a specific focus and detailed exploration each week (listed below). The 8:20pm class will focus on technique, expression and choreography.
ISU Jazz Ensembles I & II
James Bovinette conducts Jazz I ; Michael Giles conducts Jazz II
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe
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, 19 Nov 2015
ISU Jazz Combos
Michael Giles, director
Monday, 23 Nov 2015
Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School
Barbara Park's Junie B. has enchanted children for years. Now Junie has gone to school for 1 1/2 years and shares her hard-won expertise and shows us how school can scary, sometimes fun, and always something to sing about!
Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School
Barbara Park's Junie B. has enchanted children for years. Now Junie has gone to school for 1 1/2 years and shares her hard-won expertise and shows us how school can scary, sometimes fun, and always something to sing about!
Sunday, 29 Nov 2015
Argentine Tango
This Milonga 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. 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. Wear dancing shoes, smooth-soled shoes, or socks.
Monday, 30 Nov 2015
Performance: Mythbusters: Jamie and Adam Unleashed!
The all-new, live stage show "MythBusters© Jamie & Adam Unleashed," starring Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, co-hosts of the Emmy-nominated Discovery Channel series MythBusters©, promises to be an unexpected evening of on-stage experiments, audience participation, rocking video and behind-the-scenes stories. Fans will join Jamie and Adam on stage and assist in their mind-twisting and not always orthodox approach to science.