Exploring Art February – Exploring Art, 18 months – 3’s – Octagon Center for the Arts

Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States

Children and their adult partner will explore art together in a relaxed environment. Toddlers will create their own works of art while learning new skills like arranging, gluing, coloring over texture, painting with different objects, moving through transitions and imitating art making processes. Activities will focus on age appropriate, playful, artistic and sensory materials. 

$65

Terra Cotta Conservation in the Art on Campus Collection

Christian Peterson Art Museum 1017 Morrill Hall, 603 Morrill Rd, Ames, IA, United States

University Museums presents "Terra Cotta Conservation in the Art on Campus Collection," an intimate exhibition in the Christian Petersen Art Museum showcasing the innovative technology and conservation science used to preserve Danish-American artist Christian Petersen's iconic terra cotta sculptures across Iowa State University's campus.

FREE

Heartland of Story County at APL – Ames Public Library

Ames Public Library 515 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA, United States

Staff from Heartland of Story County will be available in the Library to connect Story County residents who are 60+ and their caregivers with programs and services. Visitors may apply for Heartland programs, explore ways to stay active and independent, find low income assistance, and learn about other resources.

America 250: Prairie, Plows, and the People’s College

Farm House Museum 601 Farm House Lane, Ames, IA, United States

America 250: Prairie, Plows, and the People’s College will honor the key people, moments and experiences that have been centered within the Farm House Museum, campus’ first building. This exhibition will explore America’s 250th through 250 primary source objects from honoring the land of the original Indigenous people to the plowing of the prairie, campus development and the fostering of generations of democratic and innovative citizens.

Free
Baby Time – Ames Public Library

Baby Time – Ames Public Library

Ames Public Library 515 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA, United States

Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you. 

Tuskegee University “Golden Voices” Concert Choir and ISU Choirs Concert

Stephens Auditorium 1900 Center Dr, Ames, IA, United States

ISU Choirs join the Tuskegee University Golden Voices Concert Choir for a concert and interactive lecture about spirituals by Golden Voices conductor Wayne Barr. In addition to weekly Chapel services, Golden Voices now serves as an ambassadorial organization, promoting the rich heritage and legacy of Tuskegee University through choral music. Tickets are free with a goodwill donation at the door. Learn more about the Golden Voices: https://www.tuskegee.edu/Choir.html

free will offering