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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Winter Market - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:3rd Annual Winter Market\nEvent by Octagon Shop \nEvent Dates:\nNovember 24\, 2025 – Event Opening Day\nDecember 19 (or 24)\, 2025 – Event Closes \n11/24 – 11/30 : Cards & Ornaments\n12/1 – 12/7 : Fiber\n12/8 – 12/14 : Jewelry & Glass\n12/15 – 12/21 : Pottery \nAbout This Event:\nThe Octagon will hold the 3rd annual Winter Market\, featuring great finds on holiday-themed artworks from local artists and week-by-week special deals. \nMon. – Wed.\, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Thurs.\, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Fri.\, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Sat.\, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Sun.\, during the holidays\, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/3rd-annual-winter-market-octagon-center-for-the-arts/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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SUMMARY:The RG Express - Reiman Gardens
DESCRIPTION:A Reiman Gardens holiday tradition is back! Visitors of all ages will be enchanted by the RG Express Train from Sat.\, Nov. 8\, 2025\, through Sun.\, Jan. 18\, 2026. This detailed garden scale display was created by Applied Imagination\, an internationally recognized company whose train displays merge botanical design and architecture. The RG Express is one of only 18 North American train displays of this magnitude! Walk past\, around\, and under miniature buildings and bridges built in the likeness of some of Iowa State University’s and Reiman Gardens’ most significant buildings. Don’t miss the magic of the RG Express this holiday season!  \nClosed November 22\, Thanksgiving Day\, Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, and New Year’s Day. Open until 8 p.m. on Tues.\, December 2\, 9\, and 16 to allow for special nighttime viewing of the RG Express. The lighted buildings and holiday decorations help the season come alive as the trains travel throughout our indoor conservatory.  \nDue to capacity limits\, the RG Express Train Display is not open during the Winter Wonderscape light show. This display is included in the regular price of admission (free for members and Iowa State University students). \nThe RG Express Train exhibit would not be possible without the support of the Central Iowa Garden Railway Society and Just Add Water.  \n\n\n\nGeneral admission\n$12\n\n\nseniors\, ages 65 and up\n$11\n\n\nyouth\, ages 2-12\n$6\n\n\nyouth\, under 2\nfree\n\n\nReiman Gardens members\nfree\n\n\nIowa State University students\nfree\n\n\n\nMore information about admission here: https://reimangardens.com/admission-and-hours
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/the-rg-express-reiman-gardens/2025-12-07/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Reiman Gardens":MAILTO:reimangardens@iastate.edu
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SUMMARY:Holiday Concert: ISU Choirs and Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Experience the magic of the holiday season with an enchanting afternoon of music at the ISU Holiday Concert – Choirs and Orchestra\, featuring Iowa State Singers\, Iowa Statesmen\, Lyrica and Cantamus\, and the ISU Symphony Orchestra at the Stephens Auditorium! James Rodde\, Jennifer Rodgers\, and Borivoj Martinić-Jerčić conductors. \n$15 for the general public. Students and youth under 18 free. Tickets are available at the Stephens Ticket Office or at www.ticketmaster.com. Ticket office hours are Tues. – Fri. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and 90 minutes before show time.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/holiday-concert-isu-choirs-and-orchestra/
LOCATION:Stephens Auditorium\, 1900 Center Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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SUMMARY:Argentine Tango Drop-in Lessons - The Workspace
DESCRIPTION:Argentine Tango Drop-in Lessons with Valerie Williams \nThis Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From  4 – 5 p.m\, moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week\, along with techniques for better dancing. From 5 – 7 p.m\, the floor is yours for dancing under Valerie’s guidance and for working with different partners. An intermediate-level figure will also be introduced during this time. Wear dancing shoes\, smooth-soled shoes\, or socks. \nOpen to ages 18+. \nClasses meet every Sunday at 4 p.m. in Room 3512; drop-ins are welcome. Purchase a dance punch card and attend as often as your schedule allows. Check the Workspace Calendar to make su \nISU – five lessons for $45/Public – five lessons for $55
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/9491/2025-12-07/
LOCATION:Memorial Union Rm 3512\, 2220 Lincoln Way\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Workspace":MAILTO:workspace@iastate.edu
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SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: The Fantastic Four: First Steps - ISU Student Union Board
DESCRIPTION:Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond\, the Fantastic Four must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald\, Silver Surfer. \n2025 | PG-13 | 1hr 54min \nAll Cyclone Cinema showings start at 7 p.m. Sunday film screenings will be in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as long as the request is made to the staff before the movie starts.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/cyclone-cinema-the-fantastic-four-first-steps-isu-student-union-board-4/
LOCATION:Carver Hall\, Room 0101\, 411 Morrill Rd\, Ames\, IA 50011\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lights of Hope - Good Company: Ames Women's Choir
DESCRIPTION:Join Good Company for “Lights of Hope” – A Choir Concert to Inspire and Uplift \nStep into an evening of music\, meaning\, and community at Lights of Hope\, a heartwarming choir concert that celebrates resilience\, unity\, and the enduring power of hope. Featuring a vibrant mix of choral classics and seasonal favorites\, this uplifting performance will leave you inspired and filled with light. \nWhether you’re a longtime lover of choral music or simply seeking a moment of peace and inspiration\, Lights of Hope is a concert you won’t want to miss! Bring your friends\, family\, and neighbors – all are welcome as we come together through the universal language of music. \nThere is also a virtual options\, see more on their website. www.goodcompanysings.com \nEarly Bird Tickets are $15\, available until Dec. 5. Then\, tickets are $18. \n 
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/lights-of-hope-good-company-ames-womens-choir/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church\, 209 Colorado Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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SUMMARY:Holiday Concert: ISU Bands
DESCRIPTION:Experience the magic of the holiday season with an enchanting evening of music at the ISU Holiday Concert\, featuring the ISU Wind Ensemble\, Symphonic Band\, Concert Band\, and Campus Band! \nAdmission is $15 general admission for adults.  Students and youth under 18 are free. Tickets can be purchased at the door prior to the performance or ahead of time at Stephens Auditorium Ticket Office or on Ticketmaster.com.  Stephens Ticket Office Hours are Tues. – Fri. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and 90 minutes before show time.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/holiday-concert-isu-bands/
LOCATION:Stephens Auditorium\, 1900 Center Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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