July 01, 2008 |
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Ames Address Tuesdays - Reiman Gardens
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09:00 AM |
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Reiman Gardens waives its regular admission fee for residents of Ames. Show your drivers license or other ID with an Ames address. Call 515.294.2710 for more information. |
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| July 02, 2008 |
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06:00 PM |
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Instructor: William Feldman
For planning projects from 6-7 pm
Price: ISU Students: $48
Public: $53
Open to beginners or someone who is more advanced. First class will meet to make plans and your shopping list of supplies so bring an idea or two for potential projects. |
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Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union East Basement, 2229 Lincoln Way
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01:00 PM |
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Price: Free
Mystery Lovers are invited to this book club to talk about books by a selected author. This month, we'll discuss books by Margaret Truman. |
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Ames Public Library, Community Room
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Teen Anime and Manga Club
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04:00 PM |
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Price: Free
Whether you're new to manga or have been reading it for years, check out the new manga club at the Library! |
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Ames Public Library, APL Zone
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| July 03, 2008 |
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Special Patriotic Concert of the Ames Municipal Band
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08:00 PM |
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Price: Free
Bring a lawn chair or blanket. |
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05:00 PM |
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Free family-friendly fun from 5:00-7:30 pm! Come down to Tom Evans Plaza in the Ames Main Street Cultural District for 10 Thursdays in the summer for Tune In to Main Street. There will be a different live musical act every Thursday, inflatables from Gee Willie Entertainment, a Children's Activities Center supervised by Young Professionals of Ames, and a balloon water drop. Becca Wemhoff, a children's balloon artist, will perform from 6:00-7:30 pm on June 5, June 26, July 10 and July 31.
This date's musical act is the seven-piece band Blue Moon Players.
This date's food vendor is Andy's BBQ.
Tune in to Main Street is sponsored in part by a grant from Target Corporation: www.target.com |
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Tom Evans Plaza, next to Lucullan's and The Spice
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| July 04, 2008 |
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Bookends at the Bandshell: Johnston Station Jazz Band
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07:30 PM |
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Price: free. (Note: special 4th of July time.) |
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Wheatsfield Cooperative Special July 4th Hours
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10:30 AM |
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Special hours - 10:30am-1:30pm for the parade |
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Wheatsfield Cooperative, 413 Douglas Ave.
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Burnin' Sensations Concert
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01:00 PM |
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1-3pm - Join the 4th of July celebration with Burnin' Sensations opening for The Nadas at Durham Bandshell in Ames! |
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4th of July in the Main Street Cultural District
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7-11am - Shops open
8:30am - Pancake breakfast - City Hall
9-11am - Bill RIley Talent Search - Durham Bandshell Park
11am - 4th of July Parade - Begins at Main Street & Clark, continues to Douglas, on to 5th Street, and ends at City Hall
9am-7pm - Children's Carnival - South side of Durham Bandshell Park
1-6:30pm - Concerts: Burnin' Sensations, 1-3pm followed by The Nadas, 4-6:30pm - Durham Bandshell Park |
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Main Street Cultural District and Durham Bandshell Park
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| July 05, 2008 |
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Hoggatt School Open House
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02:00 PM |
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2-4:30 pm
Price: Free
Open to the public
Come take a look into the past by visiting a one room school. |
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18th & Burnett on the grounds of Meeker School
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| July 06, 2008 |
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Hoggatt School Open House
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02:00 PM |
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2-4:30 pm
Price: Free
Open to the public
Come take a look into the past by visiting a one room school. |
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18th & Burnett on the grounds of Meeker School
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| July 07, 2008 |
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Story Theater Company Summer Workshops
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09:00 AM |
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Price - $180. 9am-noon or 1:00-4:00pm drama workshop. July 7-10, 14-16, or 21-23. |
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The "Most Anything" Basket
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06:00 PM |
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Instructor: Jan Smith
Price: ISU Students: $26 ($10 tuition + $16 supply fee)
Public: $31 ($15 tuition + $16 supply fee)
Use your imagination for uses for this versatile 9" X 5" solid-base basket with a solid attached handle down the middle. A level I basket makes this an easy and FUNctional basket to weave. |
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Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union East Basement, 2229 Lincoln Way
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Teen Program: Food Fear Factor
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03:30 PM |
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Price: Free
Teens are invited to the Library to try out some real icredible edibles that'll change the way you look at food. |
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Ames Public Library Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
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06:30 PM |
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Price: Free
6:30-8:30 pm
This club for teens meets twice a month to play Dungeons and Dragons. Everyone from beginner to experts is welcome! All supplies are provided |
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Ames Public Library Atrium
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| July 08, 2008 |
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Reel Connections: Global Cinema
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07:00 PM |
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Price: Free
Come to the Library for a free showing of the fifth episode of "Rx For Survival: A Global Health Challenge." "Rx For Survival" looks closely at the most critical health threats facing the world today. |
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Ames Public Library Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
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Instructor: Abby Sothman
Tuesdays from 6-8 pm for 2 weeks
Price: ISU Students: $18 ($12 tuition + $6 supply fee)
Public: $23 ($17 tuition + $6 supply fee)
Learn to make sterling silver charms to enhance a bracelet, for earrings or as a necklace pendant. |
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Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union East Basement, 2229 Lincoln Way
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ISU Carillon Concert Series
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07:00 PM |
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The ISU Summer Carillon Concert Series will be held during the months of June to September. Guest carillonneurs from Florida, Australia, Belgium, and England will serenade everyone on selected dates. All concerts are FREE. Campanile tours are available after each concert. Bring your lawn chairs, and enjoy a summer day on central campus with your friends and family.
Today's performer is Joseph D. Daniel, Christ Church Cranbrook, Bloomfield Hill, Michigan. |
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Campanile, ISU Central Campus
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| July 09, 2008 |
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06:00 PM |
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Instructor: Penny Hanson
Wednesdays from 6-8 pm for 3 weeks
Price: ISU Students: $28 ($18 tuition + $10 supply fee)
Public: $33 ($23 tuition + $10 supply fee)
Explore some fundamental handbuilding techniques to create a cup of art. |
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Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union East Basement, 2229 Lincoln Way
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06:00 PM |
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Instructor: William Feldman
Wednesday from 6-9:30 pm for 4 weeks.
Price: ISU Students: $48
Public: $53
These classes will be used for in-studio construction. |
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Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union East Basement, 2229 Lincoln Way
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04:00 PM |
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Price: Free
4-6pm
Come to the Library for a free showing of the 2007 blockbuster, "Transformers." |
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Ames Public Library Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
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07:00 PM |
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July 9-Aug 6 from 7-9pm every Wednesday
Price: $100
People ages 16 and older will learn to develop a finished charcoal drawing using a variety of techniques. Additive and reductive methods and cross hatching will be introduced as well as the tools used in this medium. Charcoal paper and starting materials will be provided. Instructor: Greg Fugua. |
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Octagon Center for the Arts Hunziker Studio 427 Douglas Ave Ames, IA
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| July 10, 2008 |
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07:00 PM |
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July 10-Aug 14 from 7-9pm every Thursdays
Price: $100
People ages 16 and older will learn traditional painting techniques in oil or acrylic paints. Bring your questions and be guided through this personalized class of your design. Instructor: Greg Fugua |
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Octagon Center for the Arts Hunziker Studio 427 Douglas Ave Ames, IA
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06:30 PM |
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Instructor: Amy Dreyer
6:30-9:30 pm
Price: ISU Students: $21 ($11 tuition + $10 supply fee)
Public: $26 ($16 tuition + $10 supply fee)
Learn two new matting varieties and look like a pro. Bring a 5 X 7 or smaller art piece with you to class. Completion of the beginning class is required in order to register for the intermediate class. |
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Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union East Basement, 2229 Lincoln Way
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Brown Bag Lecture - Reiman Gardens
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12:00 PM |
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Bring your lunch to Reiman Gardens and enjoy an education program. Attend each month and experience a new topic presented by local and regional professionals and lecturers.
Stormwater Gardens: Water Conservation & Creek Protection presented by Mimi Wagner, ISU Landscape Architecture Dept.
Free for members; price of admission for guests. |
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08:00 PM |
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Price: free. 7:15pm pre-concert entertainment: Ames Parks & Recreation Summer Youth Bands. |
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05:00 PM |
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Free family-friendly fun from 5:00-7:30 pm! Come down to Tom Evans Plaza in the Ames Main Street Cultural District for 10 Thursdays in the summer for Tune In to Main Street. There will be a different live musical act every Thursday, inflatables from Gee Willie Entertainment, a Children's Activities Center supervised by Young Professionals of Ames, and a balloon water drop. Becca Wemhoff, a children's balloon artist, will perform from 6:00-7:30 pm on June 5, June 26, July 10 and July 31.
This date's musical act is Green Oaks.
This date's food vendor is Smiles & Gyros.
Tune in to Main Street is sponsored in part by a grant from Target Corporation: www.target.com |
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Tom Evans Plaza, next to Lucullan's and The Spice
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| July 11, 2008 |
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Parks & Recreation Youth Bands Concert
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07:30 PM |
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Free. |
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Bookends at the Bandshell
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11:30 AM |
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Performer: Steffen Heins and Bill Melton
Free |
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05:00 PM |
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Price: Free
Performer: Saucy Jack |
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Friday Feature: James and the Giant Peach
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02:00 PM |
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Free
Enjoy a family-friendly movie in the air-conditioned comfort of the Auditorium. |
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Ames Public Library Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
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| July 12, 2008 |
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Crochet and Knitting Group
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11:00 AM |
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Price: Free
11am-12:30pm
Beginners to experts are invited to crochet and knit with us on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. Bring your projects/supplies if you have them. |
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Ames Public LIbrary Founders Suite
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Dale Valley Vineyards Winestock
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Come to this all-day event at the Dale Valley Vineyards and enjoy music from BeJae Fleming Band, Matt Woods and the Thunderbolts, The Soul Searchers and others. |
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Dale Valley Vineyards Stuart IA 3097 285th St
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Burnin' Sensations Concert
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08:30 PM |
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Join Burnin' Sensations in celebrating Webster City's 30th (1978) and 15th (1993) Class Reunions
Public is welcome! |
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Webster City Links, N. Des Moines St., Webster City, IA
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Hoggatt School Open House
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02:00 PM |
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2-4:30 pm
Price: Free
Open to the public
Come take a look into the past by visiting a one room school house. |
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18th & Burnett on the grounds of Meeker School
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Signup price - $350. July 17-19 or 24-26. Time: TBA |
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| July 13, 2008 |
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02:00 PM |
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Lemon, topaz, canary, custard, or uranium glass? Marty Lawson, Iowa Quester and pressed glass collector, will discuss what precisely the coveted Vaseline glass is – and is not. Lawson will explore the unique composition and quality of Vaseline glass and present an overview of its production from the 1800’s through present. She will define and clarify methods and tools for glass identification, as well as offer tips on display and presentation of this vibrant type of glass. |
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Hoggatt School Open House
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02:00 PM |
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2-4:30 pm
Price: Free
Open to the public
Come take a look into the past by visiting a one room school. |
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18th & Burnett on the grounds of Meeker School
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04:30 PM |
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Valerie Wiiliams
4:30-5 pm: Moves for beginners are introduced and will vary weekly
5-7 pm: Dance floor is yours to practice
This is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Punch cards may be purchased at the Workspace and used in the classes over the next year.
Price: ISU Students: Five punches for $28
Public: Five punches for $30 |
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Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union East Basement, 2229 Lincoln Way
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12:00 PM |
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Enjoy the beauty of Reiman Gardens and music from Jackie and BeJae |
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Garden Art Fair, Reiman Gardens
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Enjoy art in the garden and the garden in art. Over 40 artists will be present to sell art inspired by garden and nature.
FREE FOR ALL GUESTS. |
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| July 14, 2008 |
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The "Most Anything" Basket
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06:00 PM |
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Instructor: Jan Smith
6-9 pm
Price: ISU Students: $26 ($10 tuition + $16 supply fee)
Public: $31 ($15 tuition + $16 supply fee)
Use your imagination for uses for this vesatile 9" X 5" solid-base basket with a solid attached handle down the middle. A level I basket makes this an easy and FUNctional basket to weave.
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Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union East Basement, 2229 Lincoln Way
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06:00 PM |
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Instructor: Robbie Helzer
Mondays from 6-9 pm for 4 weeks
Price: ISU Students: $48 ($38 tuition + $10 supply fee)
Public: $53 ($43 tuition + $10 supply fee)
Learn basic metalsmithing techniques such as soldering and sawing as well as ways to embellish through stamping and other mark-making. Bring design ideas to the first class. |
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Workspace in Iowa State Memorial Union East Basment, 2229 Lincoln Way
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Kids' Co'Motion Performance Workshop
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10:00 AM |
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Kids' Co'Motion performance is for children 8-18 to learn modern dance techniques, choreography, and improvisation from professional dancers/teachers in a fun and challenging atmosphere. Paul Micich will work directly with the KCM dancers to create new music, and the World Port quartet will perform this music with the performances at the Ames City Auditorium.
July 14-Aug. 1 - 10am-2:30pm with performances at 7:30pm on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 1 & 2
Registration Fee: By June 1 - $190
After June 1 - $200
More info and registration form: www.comotion.org |
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Betty Toman Dance Studio, Forker Bldg., ISU
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Story Theater Company Summer Workshops
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09:00 AM |
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Price - $180. 9am-noon or 1:00-4:00pm drama workshop. July 7-10, 14-16, or 21-23. |
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Book Buzz: All Iowa Reads
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07:00 PM |
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Price: Free
Come to a book discussion featuring this year's All Iowa Reads selection, "Digging to America" by Anne Tyler. |
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| July 15, 2008 |
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Summer Movie Swarm: Deadly Mantis
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07:00 PM |
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Price: Free
In this 1957 movie, "The Deadly Mantis", a sudden geologic shift in the Artic frees a 200-foot-long prehistoric praying mantis from a glacier. |
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Ames Public Library Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
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Figurative Clay Sculpture
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July 15-September 2 from 1-3pm or 7-9pm every Tuesdays
Price: $100 + $25 clay/firing/model
People ages 18 and older will be working with a nude figure model, learn to produce sculptors using block, slab, and press molding methods. Instructor: Carl Watson |
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Octagon Center for the Arts Hunziker Studio 427 Douglas Ave Ames, IA
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uly 15-Aug 5 every Tuesday
Beginning: 6:30-7:30pm; Intermediate: 7:30-8:30pm
Price: $40 per person and $65 per couple
Learn the basics and several variations of Salsa and Merengue Dance. Wear smooth soled shoes for easy turning. Instructor: Valerie Williams |
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Octagon Center for the Arts Dance Studio 427 Douglas Ave Ames, IA
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July 15-Aug 5 from 4-4:50 pm every Tuesdays
Price: $50
Children ages 18 months-3 years will learn through focused and playful projects each week with artistic and sensory materials. Adult partner is required. Instructor: Beth Weninger. |
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Octagon Center for the Arts Hunziker Studio 427 Douglas Ave Ames, IA
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Knitting: Cotton Market Bag
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06:30 PM |
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Instructor: Michelle Eppert
Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 pm for 3 weeks
Price: ISU Students: $29 ($21 tuition + $8 supply fee)
Public: $34 ($26 tuition + $8 supply fee)
Learn how to creat a traditional European Market Bag and new techniques such as: Rib stitch, I-cord, Star Mesh stitch patterns, and several decrease methods. This class is for the advanced beginner or intermediate knitter - not for those learnign how to knit.
Bring #7 single-point or circular needles (bamboo is recommended), #8 single-point or circular needles (bamboo is recommended), #7 or #8 double-point needles, stitch markers, yarn or darning needle. Yarn will be provided, if you wish to bring in your own you will need approx 600 yd of cotton or cotton blend yarn (worsted weight). |
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