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SUMMARY:ISU Theatre presents: JULIUS CAESAR
DESCRIPTION:JULIUS CAESAR \nBy William Shakespeare\nAdapted by Brad Dell \nShakespeare’s timeless historical thriller unfolds against the backdrop of ancient Rome. This staged reading will be performed at Fisher Theater before touring central Iowa. \nOctober 3 and 4 at 7:30 pm in Fisher Theater\nYouth matinee October 2 at 10:00 am. Visit the Iowa State Center website for details about the Youth Matinee series. \nGeneral admission $20; youth and ISU students Free. General admission tickets are available at the door\, through Iowa State Center Ticket Office\, or any Ticketmaster. Tickets may be purchased in person (including free Iowa State University student tickets) at the Iowa State Center Ticket Office Monday – Friday\, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Free tickets are not available online. \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/isu-theatre-presents-julius-caesar/
LOCATION:Fisher Theater\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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SUMMARY:Puppet Making\, K - 6th Grades - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Puppet Making\, K – 6th Grades\n\n\nPuppet Making (Grades K–6)\nWed.\, 4 – 5:30 pm\nOctober 1 – 8 (2 weeks)\n$45 \nStudents will explore puppetry as both an art form and a powerful tool for storytelling and self-expression. Using a wide variety of materials\, children will build sturdy\, multi-dimensional hand puppets from the inside out. We’ll begin by creating an armature\, then sculpt and design facial features\, followed by sewing costumes and painting. Each puppet will come to life through personal touches such as hair\, jewels\, crowns\, and other imaginative embellishments. Students are encouraged to bring special treasures from home to incorporate into their creations. If time allows\, we’ll also design miniature matchbox puppet theaters to inspire ongoing play and storytelling beyond the classroom. \nInstructor: Beth Weninger\nAdams Studio\, 2nd Floor\nClass Size Limit: 10 \nPlease join the Octagon this fall by making puppets in conjunction with the 2025 Puppet Power Applied Puppetry Conference at Iowa State University October 17 – 19\, and in preparation for the  the Ames Community Puppet Parade.  More details to follow.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/puppet-making-k-6th-grades-octagon-center-for-the-arts/2025-10-01/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Creative Explorations October - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Creative Explorations October\n\n\nCreative Explorations\, 3 – 5 years with an adult partner*\nWednesdays\, 10 – 11 am\n$65 for each 4 week session \nOct. 1 – 22\nAdditional session\, Oct. 29 – Nov. 19 \nEnjoy creative learning through the art making process using a variety of sensory materials\, traditional and nontraditional supplies. New skills will be practiced\, while the “process of making” will be the fundamental goal for the child. Materials like paint\, charcoal\, fabric\, plastic\, sculpture media\, glue\, cardboard\, paper\, etc. will be used. The use of scissors and proper handling of materials and color mixing will also be explored. Guardians are encouraged to participate in class activities. \n*Children who are 5 years old may be more developmentally willing/able to work alone on their projects. If so\, guardians are encouraged to stay on site either in the studio or in the adjacent lounge area during class. \nClass limit: 6 children/adult pairs\nInstructor: Beth Weninger\nHunziker Studio
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/creative-explorations-october-octagon-center-for-the-arts/2025-10-01/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T180000
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SUMMARY:KHOI Community Radio Birthday Bash!
DESCRIPTION:Join KHOI to celebrate their birthday on Sun.\, Sept. 28 from 4 – 6 p.m. at 622 Douglas Ave. There will be cupcakes\, and live music from Mango Soul. Tour the studio and enjoy some time with great folks from around the community.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/khoi-community-radio-birthday-bash/
LOCATION:KHOI Community Radio\, 622 Douglas Ave.\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="KHOI Community Radio":MAILTO:radio@khoifm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T160000
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SUMMARY:Book Sale Fundraiser - KHOI Community Radio
DESCRIPTION:KHOI’s annual Book Sale Fundraiser is this Thurs.\, Sept. 25 from 5 – 7 p.m. for supporters; Fri.\, Sept. 26 from 4 – 7 p.m.; Sat.\, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sun.\, Sept. 28 from 1 – 4 p.m. Check it out at 622 Douglas Ave.\, Ames!
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/book-sale-fundraiser-khoi-community-radio-4/
LOCATION:KHOI Community Radio\, 622 Douglas Ave.\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T160000
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SUMMARY:Octagon Art Festival - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:The Octagon Center for the Arts is proud to present the 54th Annual Octagon Art Festival. There will be plenty for art enthusiasts of all ages to experience in downtown Ames on Sun\,\, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 92 artists from all over the Midwest will fill Main Street in downtown Ames with artistic creations. \nThe Octagon Center for the Arts is passionate about supporting artists. One of our goals is to provide space and opportunities for artists at all stages of their careers\, including a focus on emerging artists. Four of the participants are Emerging Artists who are up and coming local creatives. \nA wide variety of functional\, wearable and decorative artwork will be available within any budget. Come experience the many wonders of art at the Octagon Art Festival and support artisans with your purchase of functional and beautiful art. The festival is the perfect place to get an early start on shopping for holiday gifts. For more information regarding the Octagon Art Festival including a festival map\, live entertainment acts and list of participating artists\, visit www.octagonarts.org.  \nThis is a free event for families to enjoy together. Kid friendly activities will include face painting\, Becca the Balloon Lady\, chalk art area\, and a kids craft area located in front of the Octagon Center for the Arts with about 10 art projects for children to create and take home. Twelve food trucks will be offering a great selection of cuisine at the festival\, so bring your appetite! \nLive entertainment including bands and solo musicians will be presented throughout the day\, including local favorite\, Burnin’ Sensations from 2 – 4 pm at the Tom Evans Performance Area. \nTom Evans Performance Area \n10 – 11:30 a.m.\, Day’s Live Music \nnoon – 1:30 p.m.\, Bone People \n2 – 4 p.m.\, Burnin’ Sensations \nMain Street & Douglas Performance Area \n10 a.m. – noon\, Reggie Greenlaw \nnoon – 2 p.m.\, Miles Morgan \n2 – 3 p.m.\, Patricia Holly \nSpecial thanks to the festival sponsors and community supporters who make this event possible: Ames Commission on the Arts; Ames Main Street; Ames Regional Economic Alliance\, Discover Ames Community Grant Program; Cross Wealth Management; Duck Worth Wearing; First National Bank; Iowa Home Crafters; Iowa Public Radio; Mediacom; Smith Law Firm\, 10Fold Architecture + Engineering; Stoltze & Stoltze Family Dentistry; and Wilson Toyota. \nThe Octagon Art Festival is organized by the Octagon Center the Arts\, a non-profit community art organization located in downtown Ames. The Octagon encourages interaction and creative self-expression by providing inclusive opportunities and spaces that bring people together through art. The Octagon has been a cornerstone of the cultural scene in Ames since 1966\, and serves more than 30\,000 people annually through education classes and outreach programs\, rotating exhibits\, retail gallery shop\, and special events such as the annual Octagon Art Festival. Come experience the arts at the Octagon located at 427 Douglas Avenue in downtown Ames. For info on art classes and exhibits visit the website at www.octagonarts.org
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/octagon-art-festival-octagon-center-for-the-arts/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Book Sale Fundraiser - KHOI Community Radio
DESCRIPTION:KHOI’s annual Book Sale Fundraiser is this Thurs.\, Sept. 25 from 5 – 7 p.m. for supporters; Fri.\, Sept. 26 from 4 – 7 p.m.; Sat.\, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sun.\, Sept. 28 from 1 – 4 p.m. Check it out at 622 Douglas Ave.\, Ames!
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/book-sale-fundraiser-khoi-community-radio-3/
LOCATION:KHOI Community Radio\, 622 Douglas Ave.\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Beijing Guitar Duo (Meng Su and Yameng Wang) - Ames Town & Gown
DESCRIPTION:The Beijing Duo has “the star potential to serve as inspiration for new generations of guitarists to come”  (Classical Guitar Magazine).  \nWhile students\, Meng Su and Yameng Wang met at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing. They later formed their duo in 2009 while pursuing advanced studies at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore. Acclaimed both as soloists and duo\, they have earned numerous awards and performed at leading venues worldwide\, including the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing and Carnegie Hall. \nTickets are $35. Students are frePresented with support from Heart of Iowa Classical Guitar Society  heartofiowaguitar.com \nAn Ames Commission on the Arts Special Project Grant \nPre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m. (free & open to the public) \nProgram\nFranck Prelude\, Fugue and Variation\, Op.18 \nDebussy Petite Suite \nGnattali Suite Retratos \nTan Dun from Eight Memories in Watercolor\, Op. 1 \nGranados Valses poéticos \nPiazzolla Tango Suite \nFollowing the concert\, you will have the opportunity to meet the artists at our reception. \nVideo\nLearn more about our artists at beijingguitarduo.com \nLocation\nFirst United Methodist Church \nParking is available\, free of charge\, in the lot south of the church. Enter the lot from Kellogg Ave.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/the-beijing-guitar-duo-meng-su-and-yameng-wang-ames-town-gown/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, 516 Kellogg Ave\, Ames\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Book Sale Fundraiser - KHOI Community Radio
DESCRIPTION:KHOI’s annual Book Sale Fundraiser is this Thurs.\, Sept. 25 from 5 – 7 p.m. for supporters; Fri.\, Sept. 26 from 4 – 7 p.m.; Sat.\, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sun.\, Sept. 28 from 1 – 4 p.m. Check it out at 622 Douglas Ave.\, Ames!
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/book-sale-fundraiser-khoi-community-radio-2/
LOCATION:KHOI Community Radio\, 622 Douglas Ave.\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T210000
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SUMMARY:ISU Faculty Recital: Nathan Dishman\, trombonist
DESCRIPTION:Faculty Recital:  Nathan Dishman\, Trombonist\nISU faculty members Nathan Dishman (trombone) and Mei-Hsuan Huang (piano) will showcase a spectrum of titles relating to the theme: Journeys\, Battles\, and War. Humanistic journeys\, science fiction battles\, and global war will be prevailing topics throughout the music in Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall on Thurs\, Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. \nThis concert will have a livestream. \n 
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/isu-faculty-recital-nathan-dishman-trombonist/
LOCATION:Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall\, ISU\, 300 Union Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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SUMMARY:Preacher Lawson - Stephens Auditorium
DESCRIPTION:Preacher Lawson – Thurs.\, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $34. \nComedian Preacher Lawson returns to Ames\, joined by his Mother and brother Justin\, for their first stand up comedy show at Stephens Auditorium\, managed by VenuWorks\, on Thurs.\, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m.  Lawson is best known for his appearance on season 12 of NBC’s hit series\, AMERICA’S GOT TALENT (2017) where he made it to the final round. Tickets go on sale on Friday\, June 6 at 10:00am at ticketmaster.com or at the Stephens Auditorium Ticket Office. \nBased off his stellar performance in season 12\, Lawson was invited to compete on AMERICA’S GOT TALENT: THE CHAMPIONS (2019) and BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT: THE CHAMPIONS (2019) where he advanced to the finale after receiving the most fan votes. Lawson shot his first stand-up special\, GET TO KNOW ME\, which premiered on BET+ in 2019.  \nLawson last performed in Ames at SUB’s After Dark in February 2023. \nPreacher Lawson was born in Portland\, OR\, but spent most of his adolescence in Memphis\, TN. He moved 20 times before the age of 10\, but if you asked him what city he’s from he’d say Orlando\, FL\, because that’s where he grew as a comedian. \nIn television\, Lawson can be seen on HBO’s A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW as well as NBC’s CONNECTING as a series regular. He also hosted the Facebook Watch series WORLD’S MOST AMAZING DOGS (2019) with George Lopez and Lisa Vanderpump. Most recently\, he can be seen on THE TONIGHTSHOW talking about his fame recognition and MMA fight. \nLawson has built a massive following on TikTok of 3.2 million followers. His YouTube channel has amassed over 600\,000 subscribers and features clips of stand-up\, MMA training\, and even Vegan cooking tips! He recently completed his residency hosting AGT Live in Las Vegas and continues to perform at sold-out venues around the country.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/preacher-lawson-stephens-auditorium/
LOCATION:Stephens Auditorium\, 1900 Center Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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SUMMARY:Book Sale Fundraiser - KHOI Community Radio
DESCRIPTION:KHOI’s annual Book Sale Fundraiser is this Thurs.\, Sept. 25 from 5 – 7 p.m. for supporters; Fri.\, Sept. 26 from 4 – 7 p.m.; Sat.\, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sun.\, Sept. 28 from 1 – 4 p.m. Check it out at 622 Douglas Ave.\, Ames!
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/book-sale-fundraiser-khoi-community-radio/
LOCATION:KHOI Community Radio\, 622 Douglas Ave.\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T210000
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SUMMARY:Cyclone Civics: Seth Hedquist "Agrimusic"
DESCRIPTION:Seth Hedquist is a guitarist\, a historian\, and a proud graduate of Iowa State University.  His project “Agrimusic” combines original songs with his extensive research into the life & times of farming in Iowa in the early 20th century.  His compelling musical storytelling is brought to life by his medium-sized folk/jazz ensemble.  Sponsored by Cyclone Civics and the Department of Music and Theatre\, this special event is Wednesday\, September 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Simon Estes Music Hall. \nThis concert will have a livestream.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/cyclone-civics-seth-hedquist-agrimusic/
LOCATION:Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall\, ISU\, 300 Union Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T170000
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SUMMARY:“Dreaming Hildegard” - Solo Art Exhibition Christopher Hynes - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Dreaming Hildegard\nSolo Exhibition by Christopher Hynes \nExhibition Dates:\nSeptember 15th\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nSeptember 27th\, 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:\n“There is a little bit of something in everything and that is what I like to explore.” \nMy work is all about storytelling–my Assemblages\, Sculptures\, Collages\, and Pigmented Plasters all bear a narrative element. Through observing\, reinterpreting\, repurposing\, and reimagining objects\, materials and artifacts\, I create visual poems that are sometimes political and serious\, sometimes whimsical and humorous\, but always with purpose and intent. When I’m in my studio everything I need is there and the universe is perfect. \nHildegard of Bingen saw the world as a whole – nearly nine  centuries before spaceflight allowed us to see the Earth as a  vulnerable orb against the darkness of space. I have long had a  personal connection with this exceptional mystic. Having raised  ten children- I was the tenth- my mother returned to her vocation  as a Benedictine nun after my father passed away. She told me  about Hildegard\, her work and her visions in the early eighties  before she became known and celebrated in bibliotherapy  research. So when Alex [collaborative composer] shared his ideas of working with Hildegard of  Bingen’s concepts and music for our second collaboration\, I was immediately drawn in. The number 3 occurs with regularity in  Hildegard’s writings\, and Alex made this central in his new  composition. I then decided to base my palette on the three  primary colors and their opposites. The nine paintings divided in  three subsets of three sizes – 24 x 24\, 48 x 48\, and 24 x 48 inches  determined the size of the paintings. I worked exclusively in pigmented plaster\, which dates back to  the Babylonians. It is a material that Hildegard would have been  familiar with and that I discovered while working the trades in  the early 2000s. I apply the plaster with a variety of knives ranging  from large mud knives to very small palette knives typically used  for oil Paint on a surface of wood Panels or from plywood found  on job sites. Each tool allows me to create different textures and  details\, working with this ancient medium in a modern context. I  chose the orbs to reflect Hildegard’s visionary depictions and the  larger expansive world she perceived. The paintings represent the  vibrant energy she found within her contemplative state in  monastic life. I must say creating them takes me into a deep  meditative state. The first three paintings I created\, measuring 24″ x 24″\, have the  primary colors red\, blue\, and yellow\, on a field of their complementary opposites\, green\, orange\, and purple. \nAt the heart of each piece is an orb within a square\, symbolically  enclosed by a gilt cross. These simple yet powerful forms are  inspired by Hildegard’s Benedictine tradition\, evoking spiritual  balance\, the intersection of the earthly and the divine\, and the  cyclical nature of spiritual growth. The gold reflects spiritual awareness. Hildegard explained that  her visions were not observed by the senses but within her soul\,  opened to experience. She called it “the reflection of the living light” and said it was “not spatial\, but far\, far brighter than a  cloud which carries the sun. The three larger square paintings\, 48″ x 48”\, have an orb in a  secondary color on a field of blended primary and secondary  colors. These paintings symbolize Hildegard’s visions of the great  unknown cosmos and her mystical experiences of astral travel.  The orbs serve as metaphors for Hildegard’s visions and meditations on the divine order of the cosmos\, which she documented in  her manuscripts. These orbs also evoke the mystical nature of her  “Music of the Spheres\,” an ancient and medieval philosophical  idea where the movements of celestial bodies are not random but  instead follow a harmonious and ordered system\, stirring with  life. As she writes in her final text\, The Book of Divine Works: “the  waters flow as if alive\, and the sun lives within its own light\, and  when the moon has waned it is rekindled by the light of the sun  and thereby lives anew\, and the stars shine forth in their own light  as though alive.”‘ The final three paintings are horizontal works\, measuring 24×48\,  inspired by the trio of musicians’ free improvisations that run  throughout the jazz composition. The three primary colors in  these pieces mirror the fluid and spontaneous nature of improvisation\, where distinct yet interconnected elements come together  to create a cohesive whole. The paintings have a visual reference  to Physica\, Hildegard’s treatises on medicinal plants\, recording  one of the first compendiums of European plants that offered  insight into their herbal properties and their use as remedies. \nArtist Biography:\nChristopher Hynes is the youngest of 10 children and grew up in Washington\, D.C. around artists\, writers\, and politicos. As a young man he was a studio assistant for several Washington artists. He also worked in an archival frame shop but\, mostly\, he played in rock and roll bands. In 1988 he turned to the visual arts full time. He is mostly self-taught and has had numerous group and one-man shows in Texas\, New York\, D.C.\, and other cities. His work is in many private collections across the United States. He’s lived in Austin since 1984.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/dreaming-hildegard-solo-art-exhibition-christopher-hynes-octagon-center-for-the-arts-2/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T163000
DTSTAMP:20260626T013504
CREATED:20250905T040504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T040504Z
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SUMMARY:You Can't Take It With You - Ames Community Theater (ACTORS)
DESCRIPTION:You Can’t Take It With You\nby Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman\nNormal is overrated\nMeet the Sycamores\, a delightfully eccentric\, free-wheeling  bunch with no regard for social norms.  But when their daughter falls for the straight-laced boss’ son\, two worlds hilariously collide.  Laugh out loud with this heartwarming \, madcap classic that reminds us to love boldly\, embrace joy\, and live on our own terms. \nYou Can’t Take It With You is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing LLC\, Servicing Dramatist Play Service collection.  www.dramatist.com \nThurs.\, Sept. 11; Fri.\, Sept. 12; Sat.\, Sept. 13; Fri.\, Sept. 19 and Sat.\, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Sun.\, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. \nACTORS is located at 120 Abraham Dr.. To contact ACTORS\, please call (515)292-2073 or email us at info@actorsinc.org.  Our website address is www.actorsinc.org.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/you-cant-take-it-with-you-ames-community-theater-actors-5/
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:20250920T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T220000
DTSTAMP:20260626T013504
CREATED:20250918T021132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T021857Z
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SUMMARY:Andrea von Kampen (folk) - ISU Student Union Board\, M-Shop
DESCRIPTION:Andrea von Kampen (folk) \nSat.\, Sept. 20 | 8 p.m. | $20 ($15 w/ ISU Student ID)* \n– SEATED CONCERT – \nFor fans of: Trampled by Turtles\, The Tallest Man on Earth\, Watchhouse \nDeemed “a fine singer with guitar work reminiscent of the cult hero Nick Drake” by the New York Times\, ​​singer-songwriter\, Andrea von Kampen is known for her captivating melodies and introspective storytelling.  She has shared the stage with artists including The Tallest Man on Earth\, Trampled by Turtles\, Watchhouse\, Punch Brothers\, Bonny Light Horseman\, amongst others and has performed in renowned music festivals such as The Newport Folk Festival and the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival. \nListen: “Such Love Does” YouTube video \nThe Maintenance Shop is your on-campus venue for great live music and entertainment! Located in the Memorial Union\, the M-Shop is an awesome spot for lounging during the day and for concerts & entertainment at night. Upcoming events are listed below. In addition to local and touring concerts\, the venue also hosts nationally touring comedians\, open mic nights\, ISU-student improv comedy troupe Grandma Mojo’s\, and much more throughout the academic year. Visit the M-Shop online (www.sub.iastate.edu/mshop) for a complete list of events and the most current information and check back often as shows are added throughout the semester!
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/9275/
LOCATION:ISU Memorial Union-Maintenance Shop\, 2229 Lincoln Way\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T220000
DTSTAMP:20260626T013504
CREATED:20250905T040212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T040212Z
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SUMMARY:You Can't Take It With You - Ames Community Theater
DESCRIPTION:You Can’t Take It With You\nby Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman\nNormal is overrated\nMeet the Sycamores\, a delightfully eccentric\, free-wheeling  bunch with no regard for social norms.  But when their daughter falls for the straight-laced boss’ son\, two worlds hilariously collide.  Laugh out loud with this heartwarming \, madcap classic that reminds us to love boldly\, embrace joy\, and live on our own terms. \nYou Can’t Take It With You is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing LLC\, Servicing Dramatist Play Service collection.  www.dramatist.com \nThurs.\, Sept. 11; Fri.\, Sept. 12; Sat.\, Sept. 13; Fri.\, Sept. 19 and Sat.\, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Sun.\, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. \nACTORS is located at 120 Abraham Dr.. To contact ACTORS\, please call (515)292-2073 or email us at info@actorsinc.org.  Our website address is www.actorsinc.org.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/you-cant-take-it-with-you-ames-community-theater/
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:20250920T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T210000
DTSTAMP:20260626T013504
CREATED:20250820T181836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T181836Z
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SUMMARY:Burch Trio with George Work
DESCRIPTION:The Burch Trio is joined by cellist George Work for an evening of strings-only chamber music on Sat\,\, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. \nThis concert will have a livestream.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/burch-trio-with-george-work/
LOCATION:Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall\, ISU\, 300 Union Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260626T013504
CREATED:20250820T175256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T034923Z
UID:10000293-1758375000-1758380400@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Organists of Iowa: Stephen O'Baker
DESCRIPTION:Organist of Iowa: Stephen O’Baker\nCentral Iowa Chapter of American Guild of Organists presents Stephen O’Baker in concert at the Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall on Sat.\, Sept 20 at 1:30 p.m. \nThis concert will have a livestream. \nProgram\nOverture to Talestri\, regina delle amazzoni by Maria Antonia Walpurgis (1724–1780)\nConcerto in C Major\, BWV 592 by Prince Johann Ernst of Saxe-Weimar (1696–1715). (Transcribed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)\nLaudate for Organ by Ruth Zechlin (1926–2007).\nRicercar\,  SwWV 280 by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562–1621).\nA Quaker Reader by Ned Rorem (selections) (1923–2022)\nVariations and Fugue on “Jesu\, meine Freude” by Doy M. Baker (1917-2002)\nMoto Ostinato by Petr Eben (1929–2007)
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/organists-of-iowa-stephen-obaker/
LOCATION:Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall\, ISU\, 300 Union Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Iowa Chapter%2C American Guild of Organists":MAILTO:info@ciago.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T220000
DTSTAMP:20260626T013504
CREATED:20250905T035939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T035939Z
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SUMMARY:You Can't Take It With You - Ames Community Theater (ACTORS)
DESCRIPTION:You Can’t Take It With You\nby Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman\nNormal is overrated\nMeet the Sycamores\, a delightfully eccentric\, free-wheeling  bunch with no regard for social norms.  But when their daughter falls for the straight-laced boss’ son\, two worlds hilariously collide.  Laugh out loud with this heartwarming \, madcap classic that reminds us to love boldly\, embrace joy\, and live on our own terms. \nYou Can’t Take It With You is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing LLC\, Servicing Dramatist Play Service collection.  www.dramatist.com \nThurs.\, Sept. 11; Fri.\, Sept. 12; Sat.\, Sept. 13; Fri.\, Sept. 19 and Sat.\, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Sun.\, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. \nACTORS is located at 120 Abraham Dr.. To contact ACTORS\, please call (515)292-2073 or email us at info@actorsinc.org.  Our website address is www.actorsinc.org.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/you-cant-take-it-with-you-ames-community-theater-actors-4/
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:20250918T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T191500
DTSTAMP:20260626T013504
CREATED:20250824T160805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T160805Z
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SUMMARY:Ames Chamber Artists Open Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:If you enjoy singing\, come to the Ames Chamber Artists open rehearsals to learn how to join them! \n5:30 – 7:15 p.m.\nThursdays: Sept. 4\, Sept. 11\, and Sept.18\nUnitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames\n1015 Hyland Ave\, Ames
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/ames-chamber-artists-open-rehearsal-3/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames – Gallery in the Round\, 1015 Hyland Ave\, Ames\, IA 50014\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260626T013504
CREATED:20250803T220738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T220738Z
UID:10000278-1758214800-1758225600@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Music Walk 2025 - Downtown Ames
DESCRIPTION:The annual Music Walk in Downtown Ames is coming up on Thurs.\, Sept. 18\, 2025 \nEach year\, they feature a diverse group of local artists who are excited to showcase their talents. Music Walk is the perfect opportunity to experience the many things Downtown Ames has to offer! \nhttps://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/music-walk-2025/ \nMake sure to follow Downtown Ames on social media (@downtownames) for updates as we get closer to the event!
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/music-walk-2025-downtown-ames/
LOCATION:Downtown Ames\, 304 Main Street\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Downtown Ames":MAILTO:travis@amesalliance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T220000
DTSTAMP:20260626T013504
CREATED:20250918T020655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T021939Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy Night with Nick Murphy - ISU Student Union Board\, M-Shop
DESCRIPTION:Comedy Night w/ Nick Murphy \nWed.\, Sept. 17 | 8 p.m. | FREE! \nAtlanta-based comedian Nick Murphy has been seen on the Netflix is a Joke “Introducing” series and has worked with acts including Ron White\, Jim Jeffries\, and the Lucas Brothers. He was selected to perform in the 2024 Moontower & Netflix Is A Joke Comedy Festivals. \nThe Maintenance Shop is your on-campus venue for great live music and entertainment! Located in the Memorial Union\, the M-Shop is an awesome spot for lounging during the day and for concerts & entertainment at night. Upcoming events are listed below. In addition to local and touring concerts\, the venue also hosts nationally touring comedians\, open mic nights\, ISU-student improv comedy troupe Grandma Mojo’s\, and much more throughout the academic year. Visit the M-Shop online (www.sub.iastate.edu/mshop) for a complete list of events and the most current information and check back often as shows are added throughout the semester!
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/comedy-night-with-nick-murphy-isu-student-union-board/
LOCATION:ISU Memorial Union-Maintenance Shop\, 2229 Lincoln Way\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T180000
DTSTAMP:20260626T013504
CREATED:20260120T021613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T021613Z
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SUMMARY:International Community Meetup - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow international residents on the third Tuesday of each month for fun activities and culture-sharing. \nPresented in partnership with Ames Public Library and Iowa State University International Students and Scholars Office.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/international-community-meetup-ames-public-library/2025-09-16/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T140000
DTSTAMP:20260626T013504
CREATED:20260120T005648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T005648Z
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SUMMARY:No School Day at the Library - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:No school today? No problem! \nChildren in grades K-5 are invited to the Library’s no-school day events to create\, experiment\, and play with a variety of activities. \nThis month\, come “hack a painting!” Take a donated painting and add your own elements using paint and other materials. You’ll get to take your masterpiece home with you!
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/no-school-day-at-the-library-ames-public-library-2/2025-09-15/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T170000
DTSTAMP:20260626T013504
CREATED:20250818T040954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T040954Z
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SUMMARY:Reiman Gardens - Elwood's 15th Birthday Party!
DESCRIPTION:Happy 15th Birthday\, Elwood!\nShow some love for the World’s Largest Concrete Gnome when you visit today! Bring Elwood a birthday card with your return address and he’ll send you a response. Snap a selfie with Elwood to post on social media\, and plan your day to take advantage of the following activities included with admission: \n\n1:00 – 2:30 PM: Dress up as a gnome and get your photo taken for our gnome costume contest.\n2:45 (ish) PM: Gather at Elwood to sing him Happy Birthday!\n3:00 – 5:00 PM: Meet some of Elwood’s furry friends from the Hovick Family Farm Petting Zoo!
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/reiman-gardens-elwoods-15th-birthday-party/
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:20250915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260626T013504
CREATED:20250604T142910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T142910Z
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SUMMARY:“Dreaming Hildegard” - Solo Art Exhibition Christopher Hynes - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Dreaming Hildegard\nSolo Exhibition by Christopher Hynes \nExhibition Dates:\nSeptember 15th\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nSeptember 27th\, 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:\n“There is a little bit of something in everything and that is what I like to explore.” \nMy work is all about storytelling–my Assemblages\, Sculptures\, Collages\, and Pigmented Plasters all bear a narrative element. Through observing\, reinterpreting\, repurposing\, and reimagining objects\, materials and artifacts\, I create visual poems that are sometimes political and serious\, sometimes whimsical and humorous\, but always with purpose and intent. When I’m in my studio everything I need is there and the universe is perfect. \nHildegard of Bingen saw the world as a whole – nearly nine  centuries before spaceflight allowed us to see the Earth as a  vulnerable orb against the darkness of space. I have long had a  personal connection with this exceptional mystic. Having raised  ten children- I was the tenth- my mother returned to her vocation  as a Benedictine nun after my father passed away. She told me  about Hildegard\, her work and her visions in the early eighties  before she became known and celebrated in bibliotherapy  research. So when Alex [collaborative composer] shared his ideas of working with Hildegard of  Bingen’s concepts and music for our second collaboration\, I was immediately drawn in. The number 3 occurs with regularity in  Hildegard’s writings\, and Alex made this central in his new  composition. I then decided to base my palette on the three  primary colors and their opposites. The nine paintings divided in  three subsets of three sizes – 24 x 24\, 48 x 48\, and 24 x 48 inches  determined the size of the paintings. I worked exclusively in pigmented plaster\, which dates back to  the Babylonians. It is a material that Hildegard would have been  familiar with and that I discovered while working the trades in  the early 2000s. I apply the plaster with a variety of knives ranging  from large mud knives to very small palette knives typically used  for oil Paint on a surface of wood Panels or from plywood found  on job sites. Each tool allows me to create different textures and  details\, working with this ancient medium in a modern context. I  chose the orbs to reflect Hildegard’s visionary depictions and the  larger expansive world she perceived. The paintings represent the  vibrant energy she found within her contemplative state in  monastic life. I must say creating them takes me into a deep  meditative state. The first three paintings I created\, measuring 24″ x 24″\, have the  primary colors red\, blue\, and yellow\, on a field of their complementary opposites\, green\, orange\, and purple. \nAt the heart of each piece is an orb within a square\, symbolically  enclosed by a gilt cross. These simple yet powerful forms are  inspired by Hildegard’s Benedictine tradition\, evoking spiritual  balance\, the intersection of the earthly and the divine\, and the  cyclical nature of spiritual growth. The gold reflects spiritual awareness. Hildegard explained that  her visions were not observed by the senses but within her soul\,  opened to experience. She called it “the reflection of the living light” and said it was “not spatial\, but far\, far brighter than a  cloud which carries the sun. The three larger square paintings\, 48″ x 48”\, have an orb in a  secondary color on a field of blended primary and secondary  colors. These paintings symbolize Hildegard’s visions of the great  unknown cosmos and her mystical experiences of astral travel.  The orbs serve as metaphors for Hildegard’s visions and meditations on the divine order of the cosmos\, which she documented in  her manuscripts. These orbs also evoke the mystical nature of her  “Music of the Spheres\,” an ancient and medieval philosophical  idea where the movements of celestial bodies are not random but  instead follow a harmonious and ordered system\, stirring with  life. As she writes in her final text\, The Book of Divine Works: “the  waters flow as if alive\, and the sun lives within its own light\, and  when the moon has waned it is rekindled by the light of the sun  and thereby lives anew\, and the stars shine forth in their own light  as though alive.”‘ The final three paintings are horizontal works\, measuring 24×48\,  inspired by the trio of musicians’ free improvisations that run  throughout the jazz composition. The three primary colors in  these pieces mirror the fluid and spontaneous nature of improvisation\, where distinct yet interconnected elements come together  to create a cohesive whole. The paintings have a visual reference  to Physica\, Hildegard’s treatises on medicinal plants\, recording  one of the first compendiums of European plants that offered  insight into their herbal properties and their use as remedies. \nArtist Biography:\nChristopher Hynes is the youngest of 10 children and grew up in Washington\, D.C. around artists\, writers\, and politicos. As a young man he was a studio assistant for several Washington artists. He also worked in an archival frame shop but\, mostly\, he played in rock and roll bands. In 1988 he turned to the visual arts full time. He is mostly self-taught and has had numerous group and one-man shows in Texas\, New York\, D.C.\, and other cities. His work is in many private collections across the United States. He’s lived in Austin since 1984.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/dreaming-hildegard-solo-art-exhibition-christopher-hynes-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250914T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250914T163000
DTSTAMP:20260626T013504
CREATED:20250820T173120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T173120Z
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SUMMARY:Faculty Fanfare Concert: September 14\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Faculty Fanfare Concert: September 14\, 2025\nISU Department of Music and Theatre kick off the academic year with performance\, fun and fellowship. \nThis concert will have a livestream.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/faculty-fanfare-concert-september-14-2025/
LOCATION:Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall\, ISU\, 300 Union Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T220000
DTSTAMP:20260626T013504
CREATED:20250905T035537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T035537Z
UID:10000312-1757790000-1757800800@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:You Can't Take It With You - Ames Community Theater (ACTORS)
DESCRIPTION:You Can’t Take It With You\nby Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman\nNormal is overrated\nMeet the Sycamores\, a delightfully eccentric\, free-wheeling  bunch with no regard for social norms.  But when their daughter falls for the straight-laced boss’ son\, two worlds hilariously collide.  Laugh out loud with this heartwarming \, madcap classic that reminds us to love boldly\, embrace joy\, and live on our own terms. \nYou Can’t Take It With You is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing LLC\, Servicing Dramatist Play Service collection.  www.dramatist.com
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/you-cant-take-it-with-you-ames-community-theater-actors-3/
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:20250913T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T210000
DTSTAMP:20260626T013504
CREATED:20250803T210151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T210151Z
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SUMMARY:Reiman Gardens' 30th Anniversary Botanical Bash
DESCRIPTION:Reiman Gardens is turning 30\, and we’re throwing a celebration worthy of three decades of beauty\, growth\, and community! You are invited to be a part of their 30th Anniversary Botanical Bash on Sat.\, Sept. 13\, 2025. Thanks in part to the generous sponsorship of Discover Ames\, this milestone event will feature: \n\nAn all-request concert by The Dustin West Band\nInflatables for the kids\nFood trucks\nA jaw-dropping drone show to conclude the evening!\n\nMark your calendars! You won’t want to miss this evening of fun and celebration at Reiman Gardens. There will be something for everyone! Learn more details here or purchase your tickets now.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/reiman-gardens-30th-anniversary-botanical-bash/
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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