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SUMMARY:“Innovations in Materials and Colors” - Solo Art Exhibition Susan Hensel - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Innovations in Materials and Colors\nSolo Exhibition by Susan Hensel \nExhibition Dates:\nNovember 3rd\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nNovember 15th\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \nCommunity Gallery Hours: \nMonday-Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nThursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm \nFriday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nSaturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nSunday CLOSED \nArtist Statement:\nI make sculptural textile work combining mixed-media practices with fabric and embroidery across digital and manual platforms. I exploit the physics of light as it interacts with the structure of the triangular embroidery thread.\nThe Innovation: I work in digital embroidery which is commonly used for monograms\, ball caps\, sports patches\, and holiday sweaters! Quite by accident\, with no prior exposure\, I saw a computer aided embroidery machine in action at the Minnesota State Fair. I was astounded by the COLOR\, it’s depth and mutability. At that moment I could almost see how it could be manipulated in the sculptural realm. It took years of study\, research\, experimentation\, grants\, loans\, and serendipity to arrive at this place of utter innovation: making hard-edged\, three-dimensional structures from paradoxically soft materials that hold their shape\, yet provide perplexing\, observed color shifts activated by the viewer’s movement. No motors\, no smoke and mirrors. Just the movement of the viewer. The effect on the viewer is one of confusion and sometimes awe\, stopping them in their tracks as they try to parse what it is they are seeing. The color environment that I create is based on several material considerations. The polyester embroidery thread is trilobal\, having a roughly triangular cross section\, causing light to scatter at different angles from the thread\, displaying a broader chroma. By creating permanent folds and wrinkles\, the scatter is intensified. What this means is that with very few actual colors of thread\, a changing\, rich chroma can be created. A shape that has identical threads\, when it is folded\, can appear to have a different colorway on either side of the fold. This perception is expanded when a person looks at the piece from different angles\, or when they are in motion. The closest analog would be the old billboards made from vertical boards: drive by them in one direction and see “Marilyn Monroe” drive in the other direction and see “Rock Hudson.” At its base\, this is a simple application of the most basic understanding of the physics of color. I am manipulating materials in a way that changes the angle of reflection of the light that forms the visible colors. \nThe social environment: The pressure to produce\, to stay busy\, to work overtime (regardless of financial need) is pervasive in western culture. Having an overfull calendar\, being frantically busy are stressful badges of honor that can reduce productivity\, health and life satisfaction. It has been my goal\, through over 50 years of work and through many media to create artwork that encourages people to take a breath\, slow down\, be present in the moment and be aware of the opportunities for both community and introspection\, whether that be in the home or work environment. By producing these radically beautiful and visually perplexing works\, I can encourage people to slow down\, even for 30 seconds\, and return to their tasks refreshed. It is a sly subterfuge\, activated below knowledge and below language…a pure\, refreshing experience. \n  \nArtist Biography:\nSusan Hensel makes sculptural textile work combining mixed-media practices with fabric and embroidery across digital and manual platforms exploiting the physics of light as it interacts with the structure of the triangular embroidery thread.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/innovations-in-materials-and-colors-solo-art-exhibition-susan-hensel-octagon-center-for-the-arts/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Storybook S.T.E.M. - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Families are invited to enjoy a short storytime and get hands-on with a fun related STEM activity for all ages! Farwell T. Brown Auditorium \n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/storybook-s-t-e-m-ames-public-library/2025-11-07/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T160000
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SUMMARY:Farm House Museum Holiday Exhibition - University Museums
DESCRIPTION:The Farm House Museum at Iowa State University invites you to experience Yuletide: Glad Tidings through December 18. Iowa State’s oldest building sparkles with historic holiday charm. Special events include WinterFest Open House (Dec 5\, 5 – 7 p.m.) and Santa Open House (Dec 6\, noon – 3 p.m.). Open weekdays\, noon – 4 p.m. at 601 Farm House Lane. Free admission. Learn more at museums.iastate.edu or call (515) 294-3342. \nThe historic 1860 home\, which has hosted countless holiday gatherings throughout its 165-year history\, welcomes the campus and community to experience the seasonal traditions that have brought students\, faculty\, and staff together for generations. \n“The Farm House Museum has a certain twinkle this time of year\,” said Allison Sheridan\, Farm House Museum curator. “Yuletide: Glad Tidings invites visitors to experience the warmth and beauty of historic holiday traditions in Iowa State’s oldest building. It’s a wonderful way to pause during the busy season and connect with our campus heritage – and share glad tidings\, merriment and good cheer.” \n“It’s like this house was made for the holidays\,” said Sydney Marshall\, Curator of the Art on Campus Collection and the Anderson Sculpture Garden. \nVisit Yuletide: Glad Tidings \nFarm House Museum \n601 Farm House Lane\, Ames\, Iowa 50011 \nMon. – Fri.\, noon – 4 p.m. \nClosed Sat.\, Sun.\, and University holidays. Free admission\, donations welcome \nPhone: (515) 294-3342 \nAbout the Farm House Museum \nThe Farm House Museum is the oldest building on Iowa State University’s campus. Originally constructed in 1860\, the Farm House Museum first served the university as living quarters for various students\, Iowa State deans\, professors\, and farmhands. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965 as the Knapp-Wilson House\, it honors Seaman A. Knapp\, author of the federal Hatch Act of 1887\, and James F. “Tama Jim” Wilson\, who became U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under Presidents McKinley\, Roosevelt\, and Taft. Following a six-year restoration in the 1970s\, the Farm House Museum became a public museum. Today\, the Farm House Museum\, an affiliate of University Museums at Iowa State University\, serves the public and student body by displaying numerous antiques with particular emphasis on the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Visit museums.iastate.edu to learn more. \nAbout University Museums \nUniversity Museums is a distinctive organization that encompasses two art museums\, a National Historic Landmark historic home museum\, a sculpture garden\, and one of the largest campus public art collections in the nation. University Museums brings world-class exhibitions with educational programming to Iowa State University\, actively acquires works of art to add to the more than 30\,000 permanent collection objects\, conserves and preserves collections\, conducts and publishes curatorial scholarship\, and fosters student engagement. University Museums is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Visit museums.iastate.edu to learn more.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/farm-house-museum-holiday-exhibition-university-museums/2025-11-07/
LOCATION:Farm House Museum\, 601 Farm House Lane\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="University Museums":MAILTO:museums@iastate.edu
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SUMMARY:Optimae Life Services at APL - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Staff from Optimae Life Services will be available in the Library to connect visitors with resources for mental health\, home health\, and community integration services. Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room – 2nd floor \n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/optimae-life-services-at-apl-ames-public-library/2025-11-07/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T210000
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SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: Elio - ISU Student Union Board
DESCRIPTION:Elio\, a space fanatic with an active imagination\, finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must form new bonds with alien lifeforms\, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be. \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-elio-isu-student-union-board-2/
LOCATION:Carver Hall\, Room 0101\, 411 Morrill Rd\, Ames\, IA 50011\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T213000
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SUMMARY:Once Upon a Mattress\, Youth Edition - Story Theater Company
DESCRIPTION:Story Theater Company presents Once Upon a Mattress\, Youth Edition\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany moons ago in a far-off place\, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son\, Prince Dauntless\, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince\, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is\, until the “shy” swamp princess\, Winnifred the Woebegone\, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test\, marry her prince and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs\, by turns hilarious and raucous\, romantic and melodic\, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. After all\, a princess is a delicate thing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPERFORMANCES\n\nFri.\, Nov. 7 and Fri.\, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m.\nSat.\, Nov. 8\, Sun.\, Nov. 9\, Sat.\, Nov. 15\, and Sun.\, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m.\n\nLocation: Ames City Auditorium: 520 6th St. \nTICKETS\nBecause we do not want ticket cost to be a barrier to enjoying our shows\, we are leaving it up to each patron to choose a ticket price that is a good fit for you. The suggested price is $15 per person. If that puts a strain on your finances\, please feel free to choose a lower price. If you are able to spend a bit more\, choosing a higher price will help support Story Theater Company. \n\nAll seats are general admission.\nTickets may be used at any performance.\nPick up your tickets when you arrive at the show. Tickets will not be mailed.\nTickets may be purchased at the door. We accept cash\, check\, or credit/debit.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/once-upon-a-mattress-youth-edition-story-theater-company/2025-11-07/
LOCATION:Ames City Auditorium\, 520 6th St\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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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/2025-11-08/
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:Bonsai Show - Reiman Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Sat.\, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sun.\, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. \nMembers of the Iowa Bonsai Association will be displaying unique specimens from their own collections and answering questions from the public. \n\nJoin the Iowa Bonsai Association and their invited guest\, the Eastern Iowa Bonsai Association at Reiman Gardens as we showcase the art and horticulture of Bonsai. \nBonsai involves the cultivation and artistic shaping of trees\, creating a miniature version of a full-sized tree through careful pruning\, wiring\, and training. \nThe object is to create a harmonious and balanced bonsai as a living piece of art that can be viewed in every season. This year’s theme “Bonsai: Asia to America” showcases deciduous\, conifer and tropical trees as the growing season comes to an end and dormancy begins. \n**What to expect at the show: **\nThe Iowa Bonsai Association will showcase some of Midwest’s’ finest bonsai. You will also find bonsai and bonsai related items for sale from a vendor and the IBA bazaar sales table. \nIBA members will be available as docents to guide and answer questions regarding bonsai. \nSat.\, Nov. 8 from 1 – 3 p.m. There will be a formal demonstration in the auditorium. Four IBA members and a moderator will focus on seasonal work. \nSun.\, Nov. 9 from 1 – 3 p.m. IBA members will have informal demonstrations in the show area. \nPre-registration is not required. Free for Reiman Gardens members and ISU Students. Cost of admission for everyone else. \nShare this event: https://bit.ly/3W2NEK7
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/bonsai-show-reiman-gardens/2025-11-08/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T120000
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SUMMARY:Fiber Arts Meetup - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Crafters of all ages are invited to join fellow fiber arts enthusiasts and work on their projects. Knit\, crochet\, embroidery\, or any other fiber craft is welcome! Rotary Room \nPlease bring your own materials. \n 
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/fiber-arts-meetup-ames-public-library/2025-11-08/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T110000
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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. Storytime Room. \n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \nLibrary Hours\n\nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/family-storytime-ames-public-library/2025-11-08/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T150000
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SUMMARY:Author Nicole Baart | The Publishing Journey - Ames Writers Collective
DESCRIPTION:Nicole Baart | The Publishing Journey | A Publishing Talk & Workshop \nAmes Writers Collective\, Fifth Street Writers | 612 5th St.\, Ames \nSat.\, Nov. 8 | 11 a.m. – noon | Nicole Baart\, The Publishing Journey free and open to the public \nSaturday\, November 8 | 1  – 3 p.m.:  Pitching Your Work Publishing practicum workshop & book-signing | Fee: $15 (students) to 25 \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK here. \nNicole Baart is the author of several novels\, including Where He Left Me and Everything We Didn’t Say. The cofounder of a nonprofit and mother of five\, she lives in Iowa with her family. Learn more at NicoleBaart.com. \nThis event is held in partnership with the Iowa State University MFA Program in Creative Writing and Environment Pearl Holgrefe Visiting Writers Series.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/author-nicole-baart-the-publishing-journey-ames-writers-collective/
LOCATION:Ames Writers Collective / Fifth Street Writers\, 612 5th St\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective":MAILTO:ana@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120029
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SUMMARY:Sip & Savor: A Sweet & Savory Experience - Reiman Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Indulge in a unique experience of sweet and savory bites perfectly paired with a flight of garden-inspired mocktails. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to sip and savor this season’s flavors! \nSat.\, Nov. 8\, 1 – 4 p.m. • Register early – space is limited! \nSpace is limited inside the event. We encourage guests to pre-register for the event to guarantee admission. Doors to this event will open at 1 p.m. with final entry at 3:30 p.m. Reiman Gardens will be open during regular business hours of 99 a.m. – 5 p.m. Guests must vacate the facility by 5 p.m. \nImportant note: please register for the number of participants and the total number of flight pairings your party wishes to enjoy. Each flight includes three mocktails and three perfectly paired bite-sized delicacies. \nFlights & Bite-Sized Pairings \nBuild your own Flight – $15\nMix and match. Choose any three individual mocktail pairings from the flights below to create your own sweet & savory flight \nSweet Flight – $10\nPumpkin Creme Cold Brew • Decadent layers of pumpkin and creme complete this rich classic • contains caffeine • Pairs with hazelnut chocolate\nFall Sangria • Layers of berry\, citrus and stone fruit• Pairs with a seasonal cookie\nCaramel Apple Margarita • A seasonal twist on a classic drink\, featuring green apples and decadent caramel • Pairs with caramel cheesecake bite \nSavory Flight – $10\nHarvest Cider Mule • Spiced cider combines with bright ginger to create this sweater-weather mule • Pairs with a savory sundried tomato and mozzarella bite\nIced Fireside Chai • Cardamom\, star anise\, and black tea submerged into a creamy fall concoction • Pairs with spiced nuts\nMaple Martini • Maple sweetly balances this acidic and sophisticated fall classic • Pairs with cured salami \nSweet & Savory Flight – $10\nAutumn Spritzer • Scarlett pomegranate and a sliver of pink lady apples swirl together in this bold and bubbly spritzer • Pairs with a honey and goat cheese stuffed date\nHoneycomb Cooler • Chilled chamomile comes together with local honey and fresh lemon • Pairs with salted caramel\nGoldenrod Mimosa • Golden peaches and crisp white grapes combine in this bubbled beverage • Pairs with golden raisins and assorted cheese \nShare this Event: http://bit.ly/4oo9QKQ \n\nPrices\n\n\n$12\nGeneral Public Adults Ages 13+\n\n\n$11\nGeneral Public Seniors Ages 65+\n\n\nFree\nMember Adults Ages 13+ • Must Present Membership Card At Check-In\n\n\nFree\nISU Students Valid with Student ID
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/sip-savor-a-sweet-savory-experience-reiman-gardens/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T163000
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SUMMARY:Once Upon a Mattress - Story Theater Company
DESCRIPTION:Story Theater Company Presents Once Upon a Mattress\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany moons ago in a far-off place\, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son\, Prince Dauntless\, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince\, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is\, until the “shy” swamp princess\, Winnifred the Woebegone\, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test\, marry her prince and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs\, by turns hilarious and raucous\, romantic and melodic\, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. After all\, a princess is a delicate thing. \nPERFORMANCES\n\nFri.\, Nov. 7 and Fri.\, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m.\nSat.\, Nov. 8\, Sun.\, Nov. 9\, Sat.\, Nov. 15\, and Sun.\, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m.\n\nLocation: Ames City Auditorium: 520 6th St. \nTICKETS\nBecause we do not want ticket cost to be a barrier to enjoying our shows\, we are leaving it up to each patron to choose a ticket price that is a good fit for you. The suggested price is $15 per person. If that puts a strain on your finances\, please feel free to choose a lower price. If you are able to spend a bit more\, choosing a higher price will help support Story Theater Company. \n\nAll seats are general admission.\nTickets may be used at any performance.\nPick up your tickets when you arrive at the show. Tickets will not be mailed.\nTickets may be purchased at the door. We accept cash\, check\, or credit/debit.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/once-upon-a-mattress-story-theater-company/2025-11-08/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T173000
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SUMMARY:Fall Paper Crafts - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a cozy afternoon of paper crafting at the Library! Craft options include collage\, junk journaling (BYOJ = bring your own journal)\, blackout poetry\, and more. Library staff will share some ideas on how to get started with these crafts. Then we’ll have open work time. Fall-themed paper and decorations will be provided\, but feel free to bring your own supplies and projects! Farwell T. Brown Auditorium\nSupported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/fall-paper-crafts-ames-public-library/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120029
CREATED:20251103T030946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T032101Z
UID:10001263-1762614000-1762617600@calendar.amesart.org
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. Dale H. Ross Board Room \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1 \n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-russian-ames-public-library/2025-11-08/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T173000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120029
CREATED:20251103T031945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T031945Z
UID:10001321-1762617600-1762623000@calendar.amesart.org
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. Dale H. Ross Board Room \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1 \n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-french-ames-public-library/2025-11-08/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120029
CREATED:20251024T031007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T031007Z
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SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: Elio - ISU Student Union Board
DESCRIPTION:Elio\, a space fanatic with an active imagination\, finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must form new bonds with alien lifeforms\, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be. \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-elio-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T220000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120029
CREATED:20251024T020459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T020459Z
UID:10001056-1762632000-1762639200@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Mexican Slum Rats w/ Love Letter - ISU Student Union Board\, M-Shop
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 7:30 p.m. | Show starts @ 8 p.m.\nTICKETS: $16 ($12 w/ ISU Student ID) in advance | $2 increase day-of-show \nGenre: alt rock\nFor fans of: Deftones\, The Front Bottoms\, Mom Jeans\, The Red Pears\, The Smiths \nMexican Slum Rats are a five-piece alternative band hailing from Granada Hills\, CA. Comprising of bassist Sebastian Felix\, drummer Raco Mendoza\, guitarist Benjamin Schlesinger\, saxophonist Matt Shulman and singer/songwriter Kevin Villalba\, the band creates an atmosphere that is overwhelming with emotion. \n“Mexican Slum Rats are masters at composing songs one can feel to their core\, balancing tranquility with chaos — a perfect mixture that is only heightened by their expressive instrumentals. Lead vocalist Kevin Villalba has an unforgettable and profound pitch that lingers to correctly portray the sense of vulnerability people often attempt to conceal\, humanizing their music and creating an outlet for others to turn to. Accompanying Villalba’s vehement displays are the distinct sounds of a strumming guitar\, making for a complete and ideal performance.”  – Catherine Quinones\, Daily Trojan \nLos Angeles-based rock trio Love Letter will support the show. \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/mexican-slum-rats-w-love-letter-isu-student-union-board-m-shop/
LOCATION:ISU Memorial Union-Maintenance Shop\, 2229 Lincoln Way\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120029
CREATED:20251107T232433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T232832Z
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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/2025-11-09/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120029
CREATED:20251103T033330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T035909Z
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SUMMARY:Pokémon Club - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Calling all school-aged Poké-Kids! Come learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game and use a Library-supplied deck to battle other players. You can bring your decks to talk and strategize with other players\, but card trading will not be allowed. Don’t want to play? Come to watch others\, enjoy Poké-art activities\, chat with other kids\, and build a supportive community of friends! Farwell T. Brown Auditorium \nKids ages 8 and under need to bring a caregiver along to help. Caregivers: not sure what Pokémon is all about? This is a great opportunity to learn along with your kids! \nSupported by Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/pokemon-club-ames-public-library/2025-11-09/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120029
CREATED:20251109T040236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T040236Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Groups - Ames Writers Collective
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ames Writers Collective on Sun.\, Nov 9 for the 2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Group held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Ames Public Library. We are scheduled to meet in the P.E.O. room\, but check monitors incase the location changes. We supply notebooks\, pens and other materials to prompt and inspire stories. This Sunday\, Adela Solano Osmundson\, a graduate of this program\, will lead the Swift Youth Writers group. She looks forward to writing with those of you who can join her.\n\n\nSwift Youth Writers Groups are an Ames Writers Collective FREE community outreach program held in partnership with the Ames Public Library. The Ames Writers Collective community outreach programs are funded by grants and generous donors.\n\nJoin us! Happy Writing!
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/2nd-sunday-swift-youth-writers-groups-ames-writers-collective/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective":MAILTO:ana@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T163000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120029
CREATED:20251102T162739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T162739Z
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SUMMARY:Once Upon a Mattress - Story Theater Company
DESCRIPTION:Story Theater Company Presents Once Upon a Mattress\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany moons ago in a far-off place\, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son\, Prince Dauntless\, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince\, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is\, until the “shy” swamp princess\, Winnifred the Woebegone\, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test\, marry her prince and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs\, by turns hilarious and raucous\, romantic and melodic\, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. After all\, a princess is a delicate thing. \nPERFORMANCES\n\nFri.\, Nov. 7 and Fri.\, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m.\nSat.\, Nov. 8\, Sun.\, Nov. 9\, Sat.\, Nov. 15\, and Sun.\, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m.\n\nLocation: Ames City Auditorium: 520 6th St. \nTICKETS\nBecause we do not want ticket cost to be a barrier to enjoying our shows\, we are leaving it up to each patron to choose a ticket price that is a good fit for you. The suggested price is $15 per person. If that puts a strain on your finances\, please feel free to choose a lower price. If you are able to spend a bit more\, choosing a higher price will help support Story Theater Company. \n\nAll seats are general admission.\nTickets may be used at any performance.\nPick up your tickets when you arrive at the show. Tickets will not be mailed.\nTickets may be purchased at the door. We accept cash\, check\, or credit/debit.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/once-upon-a-mattress-story-theater-company/2025-11-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120029
CREATED:20251021T044704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T044704Z
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SUMMARY:Making God Laugh Auditions - Ames Community Theater
DESCRIPTION:Sun.\, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. and Mon.\, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m.\nCasting 3 men and 2 women \nCast of Characters:\nRuthie:  The matriarch of the family.  She starts the play in her late 40s or early 50s and ages 30 years as does everyone.  She’s bossy\, authoritative\, means well\, but tries to steer the world more than is humanly possible.  She needles each of her children and even her husband\, Bill\, to an extent\, but at the bottom\, way down there\, truly loves them all. \nBill: The patriarch.  He loves everyone and is a go-with-the-flow sort.  Easygoing\, wouldn’t hurt anyone’s feelings\, desperately in love with his kids and wife.  Being the dad of these people and Ruthie’s husband is his life’s work and he’s successful at it.  He lives a little in fear of Ruthie\, but the worm turns when it must. \nRichard:  The eldest son.  Mid-to-late 20s as we start.  He wants to conquer the world and is always looking for ways to do that.  Not a plugger\, more of an entrepreneur.   He buys the latest everything and dresses “up to the second” stylish.  He’s a good guy but has perhaps seen too many movies of how men behave rather than behaving as he would.  A one-time football hero\, he misses that kind of spotlight. \nMaddie:  Second Child.  Mid-20s at the top.  She’s an aspiring actress.  A strong-willed person who loves her family.  She’s closest to Thomas\, and the two of them have a long-standing habit of picking on their big brother as a team.  It’s good-natured except when it’s not.  Of all the kids\, she’s the only one to have moved away from her hometown.  She lives in New York and struggles with the artist’s life as well as her life-life.  She and her mother have a difficult relationship. \nThomas:  Son two.  The baby of the family and the “good” son.  A nice\, even-tempered guy\, in the style of his father\, who thought his life was on a plan.  A devoutly religious man studying for the priesthood at the beginning\, he’s nonetheless funny\, warm\, and not at all rigid in his approach to life. He means very well\, but like everyone has his life turn out differently than he planned.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/making-god-laugh-auditions-ames-community-theater/2025-11-09/
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:20251109T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120029
CREATED:20251010T224320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T225119Z
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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/9491/2025-11-09/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120029
CREATED:20251024T025508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T025508Z
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SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: Elio - ISU Student Union Board
DESCRIPTION:Elio\, a space fanatic with an active imagination\, finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must form new bonds with alien lifeforms\, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be. \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-elio-isu-student-union-board-3/
LOCATION:Carver Hall\, Room 0101\, 411 Morrill Rd\, Ames\, IA 50011\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120029
CREATED:20251107T230343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T230656Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Future Forest: Digital Echoes - ISU College of Design\, Gallery 181
DESCRIPTION:Interdisciplinary artist Amenda Tate\, a 2023 Iowa State University integrated visual arts graduate and current PhD student in human computer interaction\, will unveil an interactive exhibition Nov. 10–13 at the ISU College of Design. \nIn “Future Forest: Digital Echoes\,” Tate invites visitors to wander through a paper-and-light ecosystem that reacts to presence — each visit changes the forest and every visitor leaves a trace. The installation\, a design research project for her PhD studies that also integrates knowledge gained through participatory practices in museum education\, will be on display beginning at noon Monday\, Nov. 10\, in the College of Design’s Gallery 181. \nRegular exhibition hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily. A closing reception will be from 5 – 7 p.m. Thurs.\, Nov. 13. \nUsing both scientific and aesthetic processes\, Tate creates work that explores movement\, our relationship to technology and the understanding of what it means to be human\, including the ways in which “humanness” can be denied. She uses custom-designed technology\, traditional mediums and social interactions to foster connection. \nTate describes “Future Forest” as part ritual\, part experiment and part myth. In the artist statement accompanying the show\, she notes that visitors will experience interwoven stories that unfold out of order: “ ‘The Waxen Grove\,’ where ancestral spirits are preserved in wax and light; ‘The Translucent Shrine\,’ where machines resurrect belief; and ‘The Resonant Core\,’ where your movement becomes memory. Experience. Interact. Leave a digital echo.” \nSupport for the project has been provided by the Iowa Arts Council\, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Follow the project’s progression at @futureforest_dsm on Instagram. \nAbout the artist\nTate received a master of fine arts in integrated visual arts from Iowa State in 2023. While pursing her PhD in human computer interaction\, she also serves as docent and tours program manager at the Des Moines Art Center. A 2019-2020 Iowa Arts Council Fellow\, she has work featured in the “State of the Arts: Iowa’s Artist Fellows” exhibition Nov. 7–29 at Mainframe Studios in Des Moines. She has been an artist-in-residence with the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center and Ballet Des Moines\, and her work has been published in The New York Times\, the Denver Post\, the Des Moines Register\, Better Homes & Gardens and Popular Science. \nAmong Tate’s honors are two Editor’s Choice Awards at the 2018 New York International Maker Faire and a special recognition award in the 2017 International RobotArt competition. She received a 2020 project grant and a 2021 Iowa Arts & Culture Resilience Grant\, both awarded by the Iowa Arts Council in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. Her work is in the collections of Arrow Electronics\, The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines and Banker’s Trust. \nContacts\nAmenda Tate\, PhD Student\, Human Computer Interaction\, atate@iastate.edu\nHeather Sauer\, Director of Strategic Communications\, College of Design\, hsauer@iastate.edu
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/exhibit-future-forest-digital-echoes-isu-college-of-design/2025-11-10/
LOCATION:Gallery 181 – College of Design\, 715 Bissell Road\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="College of Design":MAILTO:raconn@iastate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120029
CREATED:20251107T232433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T232832Z
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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/2025-11-10/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120029
CREATED:20250604T145742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T043016Z
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SUMMARY:“Innovations in Materials and Colors” – Solo Art Exhibition Susan Hensel – Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Innovations in Materials and Colors\nSolo Exhibition by Susan Hensel \nExhibition Dates:\nNovember 3\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nNovember 15\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \nCommunity Gallery Hours: \nMonday-Wednesday 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. \nThursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. \nFriday 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. \nSaturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. \nSunday CLOSED \nArtist Statement:\nI make sculptural textile work combining mixed-media practices with fabric and embroidery across digital and manual platforms. I exploit the physics of light as it interacts with the structure of the triangular embroidery thread.\nThe Innovation: I work in digital embroidery which is commonly used for monograms\, ball caps\, sports patches\, and holiday sweaters! Quite by accident\, with no prior exposure\, I saw a computer aided embroidery machine in action at the Minnesota State Fair. I was astounded by the COLOR\, it’s depth and mutability. At that moment I could almost see how it could be manipulated in the sculptural realm. It took years of study\, research\, experimentation\, grants\, loans\, and serendipity to arrive at this place of utter innovation: making hard-edged\, three-dimensional structures from paradoxically soft materials that hold their shape\, yet provide perplexing\, observed color shifts activated by the viewer’s movement. No motors\, no smoke and mirrors. Just the movement of the viewer. The effect on the viewer is one of confusion and sometimes awe\, stopping them in their tracks as they try to parse what it is they are seeing. The color environment that I create is based on several material considerations. The polyester embroidery thread is trilobal\, having a roughly triangular cross section\, causing light to scatter at different angles from the thread\, displaying a broader chroma. By creating permanent folds and wrinkles\, the scatter is intensified. What this means is that with very few actual colors of thread\, a changing\, rich chroma can be created. A shape that has identical threads\, when it is folded\, can appear to have a different colorway on either side of the fold. This perception is expanded when a person looks at the piece from different angles\, or when they are in motion. The closest analog would be the old billboards made from vertical boards: drive by them in one direction and see “Marilyn Monroe” drive in the other direction and see “Rock Hudson.” At its base\, this is a simple application of the most basic understanding of the physics of color. I am manipulating materials in a way that changes the angle of reflection of the light that forms the visible colors. \nThe social environment: The pressure to produce\, to stay busy\, to work overtime (regardless of financial need) is pervasive in western culture. Having an overfull calendar\, being frantically busy are stressful badges of honor that can reduce productivity\, health and life satisfaction. It has been my goal\, through over 50 years of work and through many media to create artwork that encourages people to take a breath\, slow down\, be present in the moment and be aware of the opportunities for both community and introspection\, whether that be in the home or work environment. By producing these radically beautiful and visually perplexing works\, I can encourage people to slow down\, even for 30 seconds\, and return to their tasks refreshed. It is a sly subterfuge\, activated below knowledge and below language…a pure\, refreshing experience. \n  \nArtist Biography:\nSusan Hensel makes sculptural textile work combining mixed-media practices with fabric and embroidery across digital and manual platforms exploiting the physics of light as it interacts with the structure of the triangular embroidery thread.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/innovations-in-materials-and-colors-solo-art-exhibition-susan-hensel-octagon-center-for-the-arts-2/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music\, stories\, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation. \n\n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/toddler-storytime-ames-public-library/2025-11-10/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mary Greeley Medical Center at APL - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Staff from Mary Greeley Medical Center will be available in the Library to talk about inpatient and outpatient mental health services in the Ames community. \nMondays\, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on the second floor – Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room \n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \nLibrary Hours \n\nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 – 5 p.m.\n\n \n 
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/mary-greeley-medical-center-at-apl-ames-public-library/2025-11-10/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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