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SUMMARY:Valentine Makers' Table\, All Ages* - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Valentine Makers’ Table\, All Ages*\nSaturday\, February 710 a.m. – noon\n$5 \nMake beautiful “Valentine-y” masterpieces\, cards and messages for your special people. All supplies provided. \n*Children 10 and under must be accompanied by a paid adult crafting partner.\nStudio Location: TBA\nLimit: 20
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/valentine-makers-table-all-ages-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:Octagonal: The All Media Show - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the PUBLIC RECEPTION: Jan. 22\, 2026 in the Community Gallery!\nAwards will be announced during the reception.\n\nOctagonal: The All-Media Show is the annual\, juried all-media exhibition at the Octagon Center for the Arts in Ames\, Iowa. Originally titled the Clay and Paper Show\, the exhibit opened in 1968 to provide an opportunity to the central Iowa arts community. Over the past 57 years\, the exhibit morphed over the decades to become the Clay\, Fiber\, Paper\, Glass\, Metal\, Wood Exhibit that has featured hundreds of artists from dozens of states. The newest version of the exhibit\, Octagonal: The All-Media Show\, launched in 2018 taking a note from the past while moving forward to continue to provide an exciting opportunity for artists across Iowa\, the Midwest\, and the nation. This exhibit features a regionally-recognized juror each year\, attracts artists from across the United States\, and provides significant cash awards.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/octagonal-the-all-media-show-octagon-center-for-the-arts-3/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T103000
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SUMMARY:Family Storytime - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Children of all ages and their grown-ups are invited to this storytime to build listening\, language\, and literacy skills through music\, movement\, song and action rhymes. Each week will feature a new theme.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/family-storytime-ames-public-library-3/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T152722
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SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: Japanese - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Japanese. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1 \n 
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-french-ames-public-library-3-2/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T152722
CREATED:20260121T132516Z
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SUMMARY:Speed Friending - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:It is hard to make friends as an adult! Join us for a round of speed friend-matching and casual socializing. There will be guided one-on-one conversations followed by time to hang out\, play games\, and chat. Light refreshments will be provided. \nEveryone 18 or older is welcome. \nSupported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/speed-friending-ames-public-library/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T150000
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CREATED:20260204T212848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T015600Z
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SUMMARY:Cyclone Honor Band - Stephens Auditorium
DESCRIPTION:Two outstanding high school honor bands are featured in the 50th annual Cyclone Honor Band Festival. Guest conductors are world-renowned composer Johan de Meiji and Director of Bands at Johnston High School\, Mr. Jason Heeren. \nAdmission is $15 adults\, youth and ISU students free. Tickets are available at the Stephens Ticket Office. Ticket office hours are Tuesday-Friday 11am – 4pm and 90 minutes before show time. To purchase tickets online\, click here.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/cyclone-honor-band-2/
LOCATION:Stephens Auditorium\, 1900 Center Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: Russian - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Russian. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-russian-ames-public-library-2/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: French - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in French. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-french-ames-public-library-2/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: Now You See Me: Now You Don’t – ISU Student Union Board
DESCRIPTION:The Four Horsemen reunite and team up with a new generation of young illusionists to expose a diamond heiress’s global money laundering scheme for criminals. \n2025 | PG-13 | 1hr 53min \n \nAll Cyclone Cinema showings start at 7:00pm. 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. \n 
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/cyclone-cinema-now-you-see-me-now-you-dont-isu-student-union-board/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Carver Hall\, Room 0101\, 411 Morrill Rd\, Ames\, IA 50011\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T193000
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CREATED:20260124T225605Z
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SUMMARY:Barjché 2026\, From This Point Forward
DESCRIPTION:Student and guest choreographers take inspiration for their dances from personal histories and roots and a curiosity of going in the future. Enjoy exquisite and exciting contemporary modern dances with the 50 dancers who are all a part of ISU’s Orchesis I. General admission tickets available through TicketMaster or by visiting the Iowa State Center ticket office\, located on the ground floor of Stephens Auditorium. \nISU Theatre Accessibility Statement: “Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in all ISU Theatre events. If you require a reasonable accommodation to do so\, please contact ISU Theatre at least one week prior to the event. isutheatre@iastate.edu\, 515.294.2624.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/barjche-2026-from-this-point-forward/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Fisher Theater\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T220000
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SUMMARY:Making God Laugh - Ames Community Theater (ACTORS)
DESCRIPTION:Making God Laugh by Sean Grennan \nIf you want to make God laugh\, tell Him about your plans. One family. Three kids. Thirty years. Each scene captures a holiday at the suburban home of Ruthie and Bill as they welcome home their children\, each now very different adults.  \nMaking God Laugh is produced by special arrangement with Playscripts Inc. www.playscripts.com    \nTickets available online or at The Octagon Shop\, 427 Douglas\, Downtown Ames \nBill – Troy Gould \nRuthie – Jean Eichmeier \nRichard – Jobe Fee \nMaddie – Mary Yarkosky \nThomas – Jordan Miyoshi
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/making-god-laugh-ames-community-theater-actors/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Community Theater":MAILTO:info@actorsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T200000
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CREATED:20260122T012954Z
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SUMMARY:Pretoria – ISU Student Union Board\, M-Shop
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 7:30pm | Show starts @ 8pm\nTICKETS: $15 ($10 w/ ISU Student ID) in advance | $2 increase day-of-show \nGenre: indie rock\nFor fans of: Wallows\, The Strokes\, The Backseat Lovers\, Death Cab for Cutie \nPretoria is a five-piece indie rock band hailing from Chicago by way of Grand Rapids\, MI. The band\, known for their catchy riffs and summer sound\, is on a journey to expand from the Midwest to far beyond. The group has been forged in rich friendships\, by which it endears itself to the hearts of listeners everywhere. Pretoria is a textbook example of a DIY music scene gem- and is absolutely an act to catch live. \n \n_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nTICKETING NOTES: All sales are final | A 3% processing fee is applied to online purchases | All tickets are subject to a non-refundable $2 MidwesTIX service fee | Ticket prices increase $2 day-of-show | Each and every ISU student ticket will require a valid\, unique ISU student ID at the door to avoid an upcharge to the public price. \n— Proof of age required for alcohol purchases —\n    (selection of beer/wine/hard-seltzers available)
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/pretoria-isu-student-union-board-m-shop/
LOCATION:ISU Memorial Union-Maintenance Shop\, 2229 Lincoln Way\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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