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Events for Tuesday, February 07, 2012

February 01, 2012
Event:  
Class: For the Fun of Shakespeare, Kids Acting w/ Navvab Munirih
Time:   TBA
Description:   Ages: 10 and older
5-6:30pm for 6 weeks
$65
Finale show performance TBA
Location:  
Octagon Center for the Arts
Contact Info:  
Allyson
515.232.5331
education@octagonarts.org
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February 02, 2012
Event:  
Caterpillar Club @ Reiman Gardens
Time:   10:00 AM
Description:   Theme: "Groundhog Day" - and Animal Habitats

Location:  
Reiman Gardens, ISU
Contact Info:  
Maria
515.294.4169
mozy@iastate.edu
Event:  
Comedian Nick Offerman
Time:   08:00 PM
Description:   Nick Offerman is best known for his role as Ron Swanson on NBC's hit show Parks and Recreation.

Tickets: Public - $15; ISU students - $10,
discount tickets at the Stepehens Aud. Box Office ONLY

info at www.sub.iastate.edu
Location:  
Stephens Aud., ISU, Ames
Contact Info:  
Mary Beth
515.294.8081
sub@iastate.edu
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February 03, 2012
Event:  
KHOI's PANDEMONIUM AT THE PANTORIUM
Time:   07:00 PM
Description:  

Entertainment:

  • The Most Handsome Duo - Winners of the Central Iowa Blues Society's annual competition
  • Steve Clark - Local bluesman and acoustic guitar player
  • Fred Love - Original country music
Admission: $5 with proceeds going towards building KHOI Community Radio

www.khoifm.org
Location:  
Ames Pantorium, 410 Douglas Ave., Ames, IA
Contact Info:  
Ursula
515.292.2878
khoiradio@gmail.com
Event:  
ACTORS: "The Queen of Bingo"
Time:   TBA
Description:   Dinner Theater
Tickets available at Gallery 319 in downtown Ames
Be prepared for Bingo and prizes
Location:  
ACTORS Theater, 120 Abraham Dr.
Contact Info:  
Lynn
lkadini15@msn.com
Event:  
Artist Studio Open House
Time:   TBA
Description:   Join Jennifer Drinkwater in the ground floor gallery of the Christian Petersen Art Museum - Room 0003 to participate, develop a dialog about her current project to reinterpret and recompose the Grant Wood mural, When Tillage Begins, Other Arts Follow

www.museums.iastate.edu

Time: 11-4pm
Location:  
Christian Petersen Art Museum, ISU
Contact Info:  
Allsion
515.294.3342
aclone@iastate.edu
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February 04, 2012
Event:  
Brunnier Art Museum Guided Tour
Time:   02:00 PM
Description:   Join University Museums staff every Saturday for a guided tour of the exhibitions and collections. Tours are free and open to the public. Reservations not required
Location:  
Brunnier Art Museum, 295 Scheman Bldg.
Contact Info:  
Allison
515.294.3342
aclone@iastate.edu
Event:  
Concert: ISU Honor Band
Time:   03:00 PM
Location:  
M. E. Tye Recital Hall, Music Bldg., ISU
Contact Info:  
Tammy
takrock@iastate.edu
Event:  
ACTORS Studio presents "The Queen of Bingo"
Time:   TBA
Description:   Time: TBA

www.actorsinc.org
Location:  
ACTORS Studio, 120 Abraham Dr.
Contact Info:  
515.292.2073
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February 05, 2012
Event:  
ACTORS Studio presents "The Queen of Bingo"
Time:   TBA
Description:   TIME: TBA

www.actorsinc.org
Location:  
ACTORS Studio, 120 Abraham Dr.
Contact Info:  
515.292.2073
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February 06, 2012
Event:  
Youth Matinee Series: Are You My Mother?
Time:   TBA
Description:   Performances: 10am AND 12:30pm
Location:  
Stephens Aud., ISU
Contact Info:  
Sara
515.294.7389
scompton@iastate.edu
Event:  
Octagon Center for the Arts Classes
Time:   TBA
Description:   Handbuilding w/ Heather Davis
 Ages: 5-8
Monday, 3:30-4:30 for 3 weeks
$45

Kids Wheel Throwing w/ Heather Davis
Ages: 9-13
Monday, 5-6:00pm
$45


  
Location:  
Octagon Center for the Arts, Ames
Contact Info:  
Allyson
515.232.5331
education@ocatagonarts.org
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February 07, 2012
Event:  
Tuesday Tea at the Farm House Museum
Time:   12:00 PM
Description:   Serving tea from 12-4pm
Reservations not required

www.museums.iastate.edu
Location:  
Farm House Museum, ISU Central Campus
Contact Info:  
Allison
515.294.3342
aclone@iastate.edu
Event:  
Discussion: Inquiry: Perception, History and Making
Time:   07:00 PM
Description:   Program presented by Brent Holland and Eric Cooper

www.museums.iastate.edu
Location:  
Brunnier Art Museum, ISU
Contact Info:  
Allison
515.294.3342
aclone@iastate.edu
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February 08, 2012
Event:  
ArtWalk - Memorial Union
Time:   12:00 PM
Description:   This semester's ArtWalks focus on the Thousand Words Project.

Free and open to the public
Location:  
Meet guide at the north entrance to the Memorial Union
Contact Info:  
Allison
515.294.3342
aclone@iastate.edu
Event:  
Youth Matinee Series: Iowa State Univesity Symphony Orchestra
Time:   TBA
Description:   Time: 10am
Sponsored by Ames International Orchestra Festival Association and supported by Ames Commission on the Arts
Location:  
Stephens Aud., ISU
Contact Info:  
Sara
515.294.7389
scompton@iastate.edu
Event:  
ISU Jazz Ensemble I & II
Time:   07:30 PM
Description:   Admission: $4 adults; $2 students
Location:  
M. E. Tye Recital Hall, Music Bldg., ISU
Contact Info:  
Tammy
515.294.3831
takrock@iastate.edu
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February 09, 2012
Event:  
Brown Bag Lecture @ Reiman Gardens
Time:   12:00 PM
Location:  
Reiman Gardens, ISU
Contact Info:  
Maria
mozy@iastate.edu
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February 10, 2012
Event:  
ACTORS: "The Queen of Bingo"
Time:   TBA
Description:   Dinner Theater
Tickets available at Gallery 319 in downtown Ames
Be prepared for Bingo and prizes
Location:  
ACTORS Theater, 120 Abraham Dr.
Contact Info:  
Lynn
lkadini15@msn.com
Event:  
Story Theater Company presents "The Jungle Book"
Time:   07:00 PM
Description:   $8 adults
45 student/children
Location:  
Ames City Aud.
Contact Info:  
Mike
mking@city.ames.ia.us
Event:  
Artist Open House
Time:   TBA
Description:   Join Jennifer Drinkwater in the ground floor gallery of the Christian Petersen Art Museum - Room 0003 to participate, develop a dialog about her current project to reinterpret and recompose the Grant Wood mural, When Tillage Begins, Other Arts Follow

Time: 11-4pm

www.museums.iastate.edu
Location:  
Christian Petersen Art Museum, ISU
Contact Info:  
Allison
515.294.3342
aclone@iastate.edu
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February 11, 2012
Event:  
Brunnier Art Museum Guided Tour
Time:   02:00 PM
Description:   Join University Museums staff every Saturday for a guided tour of the exhibitions and collections. Tours are free and open to the public. Reservations not required
Location:  
Brunnier Art Museum, 295 Scheman Bldg.
Contact Info:  
Allison
515.294.3342
aclone@iastate.edu
Event:  
Story Theater Company presents "The Jungle Book"
Time:   02:00 PM
Description:   $8 - adults
$5 - chidlren/students
Location:  
Ames City Aud.
Contact Info:  
Mike King
mking@city.ames.ia.us
Event:  
ACTORS Studio presents "The Queen of Bingo"
Time:   TBA
Description:   Time: TBA

www.actorsinc.org
Location:  
ACTORS Studio, 120 Abraham Dr.
Contact Info:  
515.292.2073
Event:  
23rd Annual Town & Gown Musicale
Time:   07:30 PM
Description:   This annual fundraiser sparkles with exceptional local talent as varied as the splendid array of sweets and savories enjoyed by all, following the concert.

Tickets available via website: amestownandgown.org or by contacting Paula Forrest at town.gown@gmail.com
Location:  
St. John's Episcopal Church, 2338 Lincoln Way, Ames
Contact Info:  
Wendy
515.233.4033
waware@iastate.edu
Event:  
Orchid Fest
Time:   TBA
Description:  

See orchids on display as well as purchase orchids and orchid materials.

Time: 9-4:30pm

Location:  
Reiman Gardens
Contact Info:  
Maria
515.294.4169
mozy@mail.iastate.edu
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February 12, 2012
Event:  
Orchid Fest
Time:   TBA
Description:  

See orchids on display as well as purchase orchids and orchid materials.

Time: 9-4:30pm

Location:  
Reiman Gardens
Contact Info:  
Maria
515.294.4169
mozy@mail.iastate.edu
Event:  
ISU Honor Choir
Time:   07:00 PM
Description:   Free admission
Location:  
M. E. Tye Recital Hall, ISU, Ames
Contact Info:  
Tammy
takrock@iastate.edu
Event:  
ACTORS Studio presents "The Queen of Bingo"
Time:   TBA
Description:   TIME: TBA

www.actorsinc.org
Location:  
ACTORS Studio, 120 Abraham Dr.
Contact Info:  
515.292.2073
Event:  
Story Theater Company presents "The Jungle Book"
Time:   02:00 PM
Description:   $8 - adults
$5 - children/students
Location:  
Ames City Aud.
Contact Info:  
Mike
mking@city.ames.ia.us
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February 13, 2012
Event:  
ISU Honor Choir
Time:   07:00 PM
Description:   Free admission
Location:  
M. E. Tye Recital Hall, Music Bldg., ISU
Contact Info:  
Tammy
takrock@iastate.edu
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February 14, 2012
Event:  
Des Moines Metro Opera, Ames Chapter
Time:   07:00 PM
Description:   Program: Sid the Serpent
Location:  
Ames City Aud.
Contact Info:  
Mike
Mking@ames.ia.us
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February 15, 2012
Event:  
Behind the Scenes at Reiman Gardens
Time:   10:00 AM
Location:  
Reiman Gardens, ISU, Ames
Contact Info:  
Maria
mozy@mail.iastate.edu
Event:  
Artful Yoga
Time:   05:30 PM
Description:   Free weekly yoga practice! No experience necessary but please bring a yoga mat.

Sponsored by University Museums and Recreation Services
Location:  
Christian Petersen Art Museum, 1017 Morrill Hall
Contact Info:  
Allison
515.294.3342
aclone@iastate.edu
Event:  
Octagon Center for the Arts Art Class
Time:   TBA
Description:   Jewelry Class w/ Cheri Schloerke
Ages: 18 and older
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 for 4 weeks
$95
Location:  
Octagon Center for the Arts, Ames
Contact Info:  
Allyson
515.232.5331
education@octagonarts.org
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February 16, 2012
Event:  
Class: Beginning Drawing w/ Pastels
Time:   TBA
Description:   Ages: 5-12
Instructor: Lisa Victoria
5:30-6:30pm for 4 weeks
$50
Location:  
Octagon Center for the Arts
Contact Info:  
Allyson
515.232.5331
education@octagonarts.org
Event:  
Class: Hip Hop Dance
Time:   TBA
Description:   Instructor: Allison Peterson
4-5pm for 4 weeks
Ages 7 and older
$40
Location:  
Octagon Center for the Arts
Contact Info:  
Allyson
515.232.5331
education@octagonarts.org
Event:  
Caterpillar Club
Time:   10:00 AM
Description:   Program: Body Building - Study parts of the body that make up individuals and perform a group art activity

Ages: 2-7
All children must be accompanied by an adult
Location:  
Reiman Gardens, ISU, Ames
Contact Info:  
Maria
mozy@mail.iastate.edu
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February 17, 2012
Event:  
Story Theater Company presents "The Jungle Book"
Time:   07:00 PM
Description:   $8 - adults
$5 - children/student
Location:  
Ames City Aud.
Contact Info:  
Mike
mking@city.ames.ia.us
Event:  
Performing Arts Series presents "Doubt: A Parable"
Time:   07:30 PM
Description:  

CONTENT DISCLAIMER: CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT THAT MAY BE UNSUITABLE FOR CHILDREN

Young Father Flynn asks during a sermon, "What do you do when you're not sure?" Audiences learn that little is certain.

www.montanarep.org/doubt.html

www.center.iastate.edu

Location:  
Stephens Aud., Iowa State Center, Ames
Contact Info:  
Patti
515.294.1238
pcotter@iastate.edu
Event:  
Artist Open House
Time:   TBA
Description:   Join Jennifer Drinkwater in the ground floor gallery of the Christian Petersen Art Museum - Room 0003 to participate, develop a dialog about her current project to reinterpret and recompose the Grant Wood mural, When Tillage Begins, Other Arts Follow

11-4pm

www.museums.iastate.edu
Location:  
Christian Petersen Art Museum, ISU
Contact Info:  
Allison
515.294.3342
aclone@iastate.edu
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February 18, 2012
Event:  
Brunnier Art Museum Guided Tour
Time:   02:00 PM
Description:   Join University Museums staff every Saturday for a guided tour of the exhibitions and collections. Tours are free and open to the public. Reservations not required
Location:  
Brunnier Art Museum, 295 Scheman Bldg.
Contact Info:  
Allison
515.294.3342
aclone@iastate.edu
Event:  
Story Theater Company presents "The Jungle Book"
Time:   02:00 PM
Description:   $8 - adults
$5 - children/students
Location:  
Ames City Aud.
Contact Info:  
Mike
mking@city.ames.ia.us
Event:  
KHOI's PORCH STORIES
Time:   TBA
Description:   4-6pm - Workshop for Tellers. Performers must pre-register and take workshop.

7:30-9pm - Public performances of Porch Stories

Admission: $5 with proceeds going to building KHOI Community Radio

www.khoifm.org
Location:  
Ames Pantorium, 410 Douglas Ave., Ames
Contact Info:  
Ursula
515.292.2878
khoiradio@gmail.com
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February 19, 2012
Event:  
Concert: Mezzo-soprano Mary Creswell and Pianist William David
Time:   07:30 PM
Location:  
M.E. Tye Recital Hall, Music Bldg., ISU
Contact Info:  
Tammy
takrock@iastate.edu
Event:  
Story Theater Company presents "The Jungle Book"
Time:   02:00 PM
Description:   $8 - adults
$5 - children/students
Location:  
Ames City Aud.
Contact Info:  
Mike
mking@city.ames.ia.us
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February 20, 2012
Event:  
Concert: ISU Percussion Ensemble
Time:   07:30 PM
Location:  
M. E. Tye Recital Hall, Music Bldg., ISU
Contact Info:  
Tammy
takrock@iastate.edu
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February 21, 2012
Event:  
Youth Matinee Series: Fancy Nancy & Other Story Books
Time:   TBA
Description:   Performances: 10am and 12:30pm
Location:  
Stephens Aud., ISU
Contact Info:  
Sara
515.294.7389
scompton@iastate.edu
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February 22, 2012
Event:  
Artful Yoga
Time:   05:30 PM
Description:   Free weekly yoga practice! No experience necessary but please bring a yoga mat.

Sponsored by University Museums and Recreation Services
Location:  
Christian Petersen Art Museum, 1017 Morrill Hall, ISU
Contact Info:  
Allison
515.294.3342
aclone@iastate.edu
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February 23, 2012
Event:  
Performing Arts Series presents "My Fair Lady"
Time:   07:00 PM
Description:   A smash hit since its 1956 Broadway debut.

www.myfairladythemusical.com
www.center.iastate.edu


Please note start time!
Location:  
Stephens Aud., Iowa State Center, Ames
Contact Info:  
Patti
515.294.1238
pcotter@iastate.edu
Event:  
Floral Design Series
Time:   TBA
Description:  

Learn the basics of floral design

Time: 2pm OR 6:30pm

Location:  
Reiman Gardens, ISU, Ames
Contact Info:  
Maria
mozy@mail.iastate.edu
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February 24, 2012
Event:  
Winter Wine Fest at Reiman Gardens
Time:   TBA
Description:   Sample and purchase wines from some of Iowa's best wineries.

Location:  
Reiman Gardens, ISU, Ames
Contact Info:  
Maria
mozy@mail.iastate.edu
Event:  
Concert: ISU Concert Band & Symphonic Band
Time:   07:30 PM
Description:   Admission: $7 adults; $5 students
Location:  
Ames City Aud., Ames
Contact Info:  
Tammy
takrock@iastate.edu
Event:  
Ames Choral Society's Cabaret 2012: "I Love Paris"
Time:   07:00 PM
Description:   $10 adults, children under 12 free
Location:  
Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Ave., Ames
Contact Info:  
Kitty
kafisher99@aol.com
Event:  
Artist Open House
Time:   TBA
Description:   Join Jennifer Drinkwater in the ground floor gallery of the Christian Petersen Art Museum - Room 0003 to participate, develop a dialog about her current project to reinterpret and recompose the Grant Wood mural, When Tillage Begins, Other Arts Follow

11-4pm

www.museums.iastate.edu
Location:  
Christian Petersen Art Museum, ISU
Contact Info:  
Allison
515.294.3342
aclone@iastate.edu
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February 25, 2012
Event:  
Brunnier Art Museum Guided Tour
Time:   02:00 PM
Description:   Join University Museums staff every Saturday for a guided tour of the exhibitions and collections. Tours are free and open to the public. Reservations not required
Location:  
Brunnier Art Museum, 295 Scheman Bldg., ISU
Contact Info:  
Allison
515.294.3342
aclone@iastate.edu
Event:  
India Cultural Association Talent Night
Time:   TBA
Description:   Time: 4-7pm
Location:  
Ames City Aud.
Contact Info:  
Mike
mking@city.ames.ia.us
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February 26, 2012
Event:  
Concert: Cantamus (Women's Choir)
Time:   03:00 PM
Description:   Admission: $4 adults; $2 students
Location:  
M. E. Tye Recital Hall, Music Bldg., ISU
Contact Info:  
Tammy
takrock@iastate.edu
Event:  
Ames Choral Society's Cabaret 2012: "I Love Paris"
Time:   03:00 PM
Description:   $10 adults, children under 12 free
Location:  
Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Ave., Ames
Contact Info:  
Kitty
kafisher99@aol.com
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February 28, 2012
Event:  
Program: We Aren't So Different After All
Time:   07:00 PM
Description:   Program presented by Chris Martin who will share his reflections on living in Ghana for two years.

www.museums.iastate.edu
Location:  
Brunnier Art Museum
Contact Info:  
Allison
515.294.3342
aclone@iastate.edu
Event:  
Ames Historical Society Lecture Series
Time:   07:00 PM
Description:   Program: Iowa in the Civil War presented by O.J. Fargo, Green Valley Education Agency (retired)
Re-enactors will appear in uniform

$2 donation requested at the door to assist with auditorium rental

www.AmesHistoricalSociety.org
Location:  
Ames City Aud.
Contact Info:  
Kathy
515.232.2148
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February 29, 2012
Event:  
Concert: ISU Jazz Ensemble Combos
Time:   06:30 PM
Location:  
M.E. Tye Recital Hall, Music Bldg., ISU
Contact Info:  
Tammy
takrock@iastate.edu
Event:  
Artful Yoga
Time:   05:30 PM
Description:   Free weekly yoga practice! No experience necessary but please bring a yoga mat.

Sponsored by University Museums and Recreation Services
Location:  
Christian Petersen Art Museum, 1017 Morrill Hall, ISU
Contact Info:  
Allison
515.294.3342
aclone@iastate.edu
Event:  
Class: Kids Painting and Drawing w/ Katie Rule
Time:   TBA
Description:   Ages: 4-6
6-7pm for 4 weeks
$50
Location:  
Octagon Center for the Arts
Contact Info:  
Allyson
515.232.5331
education@octagonarts.org
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