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SUMMARY:Swift Youth Writers Group
DESCRIPTION:Teens in 6th – 12th grade are invited to escape into creative writing and connect with other teen writers. Each month attendees will be led through prompts and exercises to help develop and stretch their creative writing skills. Attendees will be given a chance to share their work and have a chance to support others. \nNo experience is necessary so all skill levels are encouraged to attend. At the end of the school year\, writers will be asked to submit 1 to 3 pieces (depending on genre) for inclusion in an anthology\, and a celebratory reading will be held. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to info@ameswriterscollective.org. \nPresented in partnership with Ames Public Library and Ames Writers Collective.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/swift-youth-writers-group/2026-02-08/
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:20260208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T160000
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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/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T200000
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SUMMARY:Pretoria – ISU Student Union Board\, M-Shop
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 7:30pm | Show starts @ 8pm\nTICKETS: $15 ($10 w/ ISU Student ID) in advance | $2 increase day-of-show \nGenre: indie rock\nFor fans of: Wallows\, The Strokes\, The Backseat Lovers\, Death Cab for Cutie \nPretoria is a five-piece indie rock band hailing from Chicago by way of Grand Rapids\, MI. The band\, known for their catchy riffs and summer sound\, is on a journey to expand from the Midwest to far beyond. The group has been forged in rich friendships\, by which it endears itself to the hearts of listeners everywhere. Pretoria is a textbook example of a DIY music scene gem- and is absolutely an act to catch live. \n \n_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nTICKETING NOTES: All sales are final | A 3% processing fee is applied to online purchases | All tickets are subject to a non-refundable $2 MidwesTIX service fee | Ticket prices increase $2 day-of-show | Each and every ISU student ticket will require a valid\, unique ISU student ID at the door to avoid an upcharge to the public price. \n— Proof of age required for alcohol purchases —\n    (selection of beer/wine/hard-seltzers available)
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/pretoria-isu-student-union-board-m-shop/
LOCATION:ISU Memorial Union-Maintenance Shop\, 2229 Lincoln Way\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T220000
DTSTAMP:20260426T052143
CREATED:20251129T154848Z
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SUMMARY:Making God Laugh - Ames Community Theater (ACTORS)
DESCRIPTION:Making God Laugh by Sean Grennan \nIf you want to make God laugh\, tell Him about your plans. One family. Three kids. Thirty years. Each scene captures a holiday at the suburban home of Ruthie and Bill as they welcome home their children\, each now very different adults.  \nMaking God Laugh is produced by special arrangement with Playscripts Inc. www.playscripts.com    \nTickets available online or at The Octagon Shop\, 427 Douglas\, Downtown Ames \nBill – Troy Gould \nRuthie – Jean Eichmeier \nRichard – Jobe Fee \nMaddie – Mary Yarkosky \nThomas – Jordan Miyoshi
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/making-god-laugh-ames-community-theater-actors/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Community Theater":MAILTO:info@actorsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T052143
CREATED:20260124T225605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T230312Z
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SUMMARY:Barjché 2026\, From This Point Forward
DESCRIPTION:Student and guest choreographers take inspiration for their dances from personal histories and roots and a curiosity of going in the future. Enjoy exquisite and exciting contemporary modern dances with the 50 dancers who are all a part of ISU’s Orchesis I. General admission tickets available through TicketMaster or by visiting the Iowa State Center ticket office\, located on the ground floor of Stephens Auditorium. \nISU Theatre Accessibility Statement: “Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in all ISU Theatre events. If you require a reasonable accommodation to do so\, please contact ISU Theatre at least one week prior to the event. isutheatre@iastate.edu\, 515.294.2624.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/barjche-2026-from-this-point-forward/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Fisher Theater\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T052143
CREATED:20260120T002633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T002633Z
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SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: Now You See Me: Now You Don’t – ISU Student Union Board
DESCRIPTION:The Four Horsemen reunite and team up with a new generation of young illusionists to expose a diamond heiress’s global money laundering scheme for criminals. \n2025 | PG-13 | 1hr 53min \n \nAll Cyclone Cinema showings start at 7:00pm. Sunday film screenings will be in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as long as the request is made to the staff before the movie starts. \n 
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/cyclone-cinema-now-you-see-me-now-you-dont-isu-student-union-board/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Carver Hall\, Room 0101\, 411 Morrill Rd\, Ames\, IA 50011\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T173000
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SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: French - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in French. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-french-ames-public-library-2/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T052143
CREATED:20260120T043147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T043147Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: Russian - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Russian. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-russian-ames-public-library-2/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T052143
CREATED:20260204T212848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T015600Z
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SUMMARY:Cyclone Honor Band - Stephens Auditorium
DESCRIPTION:Two outstanding high school honor bands are featured in the 50th annual Cyclone Honor Band Festival. Guest conductors are world-renowned composer Johan de Meiji and Director of Bands at Johnston High School\, Mr. Jason Heeren. \nAdmission is $15 adults\, youth and ISU students free. Tickets are available at the Stephens Ticket Office. Ticket office hours are Tuesday-Friday 11am – 4pm and 90 minutes before show time. To purchase tickets online\, click here.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/cyclone-honor-band-2/
LOCATION:Stephens Auditorium\, 1900 Center Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T052143
CREATED:20260121T132516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T132516Z
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SUMMARY:Speed Friending - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:It is hard to make friends as an adult! Join us for a round of speed friend-matching and casual socializing. There will be guided one-on-one conversations followed by time to hang out\, play games\, and chat. Light refreshments will be provided. \nEveryone 18 or older is welcome. \nSupported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/speed-friending-ames-public-library/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T052143
CREATED:20260120T055304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T055305Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: Japanese - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Japanese. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1 \n 
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-french-ames-public-library-3-2/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T052143
CREATED:20260120T013353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T014127Z
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SUMMARY:Family Storytime - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Children of all ages and their grown-ups are invited to this storytime to build listening\, language\, and literacy skills through music\, movement\, song and action rhymes. Each week will feature a new theme.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/family-storytime-ames-public-library-3/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T052143
CREATED:20251129T173630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T173630Z
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SUMMARY:Octagonal: The All Media Show - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the PUBLIC RECEPTION: Jan. 22\, 2026 in the Community Gallery!\nAwards will be announced during the reception.\n\nOctagonal: The All-Media Show is the annual\, juried all-media exhibition at the Octagon Center for the Arts in Ames\, Iowa. Originally titled the Clay and Paper Show\, the exhibit opened in 1968 to provide an opportunity to the central Iowa arts community. Over the past 57 years\, the exhibit morphed over the decades to become the Clay\, Fiber\, Paper\, Glass\, Metal\, Wood Exhibit that has featured hundreds of artists from dozens of states. The newest version of the exhibit\, Octagonal: The All-Media Show\, launched in 2018 taking a note from the past while moving forward to continue to provide an exciting opportunity for artists across Iowa\, the Midwest\, and the nation. This exhibit features a regionally-recognized juror each year\, attracts artists from across the United States\, and provides significant cash awards.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/octagonal-the-all-media-show-octagon-center-for-the-arts-3/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T052143
CREATED:20260124T161128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T161128Z
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SUMMARY:Valentine Makers' Table\, All Ages* - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Valentine Makers’ Table\, All Ages*\nSaturday\, February 710 a.m. – noon\n$5 \nMake beautiful “Valentine-y” masterpieces\, cards and messages for your special people. All supplies provided. \n*Children 10 and under must be accompanied by a paid adult crafting partner.\nStudio Location: TBA\nLimit: 20
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/valentine-makers-table-all-ages-octagon-center-for-the-arts/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T220000
DTSTAMP:20260426T052143
CREATED:20251129T154848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T154848Z
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SUMMARY:Making God Laugh - Ames Community Theater (ACTORS)
DESCRIPTION:Making God Laugh by Sean Grennan \nIf you want to make God laugh\, tell Him about your plans. One family. Three kids. Thirty years. Each scene captures a holiday at the suburban home of Ruthie and Bill as they welcome home their children\, each now very different adults.  \nMaking God Laugh is produced by special arrangement with Playscripts Inc. www.playscripts.com    \nTickets available online or at The Octagon Shop\, 427 Douglas\, Downtown Ames \nBill – Troy Gould \nRuthie – Jean Eichmeier \nRichard – Jobe Fee \nMaddie – Mary Yarkosky \nThomas – Jordan Miyoshi
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/making-god-laugh-ames-community-theater-actors/2026-02-06/
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:20260206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T052143
CREATED:20260124T225605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T230312Z
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SUMMARY:Barjché 2026\, From This Point Forward
DESCRIPTION:Student and guest choreographers take inspiration for their dances from personal histories and roots and a curiosity of going in the future. Enjoy exquisite and exciting contemporary modern dances with the 50 dancers who are all a part of ISU’s Orchesis I. General admission tickets available through TicketMaster or by visiting the Iowa State Center ticket office\, located on the ground floor of Stephens Auditorium. \nISU Theatre Accessibility Statement: “Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in all ISU Theatre events. If you require a reasonable accommodation to do so\, please contact ISU Theatre at least one week prior to the event. isutheatre@iastate.edu\, 515.294.2624.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/barjche-2026-from-this-point-forward/2026-02-06/
LOCATION:Fisher Theater\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T052143
CREATED:20260120T002633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T002633Z
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SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: Now You See Me: Now You Don’t – ISU Student Union Board
DESCRIPTION:The Four Horsemen reunite and team up with a new generation of young illusionists to expose a diamond heiress’s global money laundering scheme for criminals. \n2025 | PG-13 | 1hr 53min \n \nAll Cyclone Cinema showings start at 7:00pm. Sunday film screenings will be in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as long as the request is made to the staff before the movie starts. \n 
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/cyclone-cinema-now-you-see-me-now-you-dont-isu-student-union-board/2026-02-06/
LOCATION:Carver Hall\, Room 0101\, 411 Morrill Rd\, Ames\, IA 50011\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T052143
CREATED:20260120T054053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T054053Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Silent Book Club - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Hey teens\, come to the Library’s Teen Silent Book Club to unwind\, read\, and connect with others. We will enjoy good books and good—but quiet—company as we munch on some snacks. \nBring your own book or grab one from the Library’s shelves. We will start each club off with a brief conversation (share what you’re reading/introduce yourself) and then settle in for two hours of cozy\, distraction-free reading. \nThe Teen Space main doors will be closed\, so enter through the side door near the Young Adult book display wall. \nSupported by Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/teen-silent-book-club-ames-public-library-2/2026-02-06/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T052143
CREATED:20251103T024936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T024936Z
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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/2026-02-06/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T052143
CREATED:20260202T195117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T223918Z
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SUMMARY:America 250: Prairie\, Plows\, and the People's College - University Museums
DESCRIPTION:America 250: Prairie\, Plows\, and the People’s College\nFebruary – October 2026 \nAmerica 250: Prairie\, Plows\, and the People’s College honors key people\, moments\, objects\, and experiences centered within Farm House through more than 250 primary source objects. The exhibition presents six themes—Early Iowa State Agricultural College and Model Farm\, Early Iowa\, Immigration\, National Imagery\, Native Stories\, and Innovation and the Victorian Home—through decorative arts\, textiles\, furniture\, agricultural implements\, and documents that trace the land-grant university’s heritage and the nation’s evolution. \nVisitors will see George Washington Carver featured in the 1896 Bomb yearbook as the first Black man to enroll\, graduate\, and teach at Iowa State; a hand-painted Norwegian Rosemaling trunk from 1852 personalized with the name “Anna”; Mary Beaumont Welch’s 1884 cookbook from the first Department of Domestic Economy in the nation; the VEISHA bicycle from the 1890s; and early student yearbooks revealing timeless aspects of college life. \nReflective questions appear throughout the exhibition\, inviting visitors to consider how historical narratives continue to shape contemporary society. Topics range from the Morrill Act of 1862 and land-grant universities to immigration patterns in Iowa\, Indigenous history\, and Victorian-era technological innovation. \nOn July 4\, 2026\, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of its founding. Farm House Museum\, built in 1860 as Iowa State’s first building\, has been central to the development of campus\, Iowa State heritage\, education\, innovation\, and national policy.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/america-250-prairie-plows-and-the-peoples-college-2/2026-02-06/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T052143
CREATED:20260120T041216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T041216Z
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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!
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/storybook-s-t-e-m-ames-public-library-2/2026-02-06/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T173000
DTSTAMP:20260426T052143
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SUMMARY:Octagonal: The All Media Show - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the PUBLIC RECEPTION: Jan. 22\, 2026 in the Community Gallery!\nAwards will be announced during the reception.\n\nOctagonal: The All-Media Show is the annual\, juried all-media exhibition at the Octagon Center for the Arts in Ames\, Iowa. Originally titled the Clay and Paper Show\, the exhibit opened in 1968 to provide an opportunity to the central Iowa arts community. Over the past 57 years\, the exhibit morphed over the decades to become the Clay\, Fiber\, Paper\, Glass\, Metal\, Wood Exhibit that has featured hundreds of artists from dozens of states. The newest version of the exhibit\, Octagonal: The All-Media Show\, launched in 2018 taking a note from the past while moving forward to continue to provide an exciting opportunity for artists across Iowa\, the Midwest\, and the nation. This exhibit features a regionally-recognized juror each year\, attracts artists from across the United States\, and provides significant cash awards.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/octagonal-the-all-media-show-octagon-center-for-the-arts/2026-02-06/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T052143
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SUMMARY:Terra Cotta Conservation in the Art on Campus Collection
DESCRIPTION:University Museums presents “Terra Cotta Conservation in the Art on Campus Collection\,” an intimate exhibition in the Christian Petersen Art Museum showcasing the innovative technology and conservation science used to preserve Danish-American artist Christian Petersen’s iconic terra cotta sculptures across Iowa State University’s campus. \nThe exhibition\, which opens one week prior to classes beginning for the semester\, features materials samples\, 3D scanning documentation\, and behind-the-scenes insights from the ongoing conservation of the “History of Dairying” fountain—a National Register of Historic Places landmark created in 1934 as one of the nation’s earliest Public Works of Art Project (PWAP) installations. \nDemocratic Material Meets Iowa Weather\nWorking within Depression-era constraints\, Iowa State College President Raymond M. Hughes directed Petersen to work in terra cotta—”perhaps in tile or pottery”— because ISU’s Ceramic Engineering Department could produce it on campus within the tight PWAP budget and timeline. The material was affordable and expressive—Petersen could create detailed public art for Iowa State’s students at a fraction of the cost of bronze or marble\, perfectly aligned with the land-grant mission of serving everyone\, not elite institutions. The hand-modeling technique allowed him to capture intricate details in works like the “Fountain of the Four Seasons\,” 1941 and “Three Athletes\,” 1936. \nISU Innovation in Action\nThe exhibition highlights the partnership between University Museums and ISU’s Manufacturing & Teaching Labs\, where Sawyer Krotz conducted comprehensive 3D scans of the “History of Dairying” fountain to create precise digital models for replication. The same technology was used to replicate the terra cotta for the “Fountain of the Four Seasons\,” recently re-dedicated after multi-year conservation. Iowa State’s terra cotta sculptures face challenges from freeze-thaw cycles. The same material that once drained Iowa’s agricultural fields (as drain tiles) graces campus buildings and public spaces\, requiring specialized preservation approaches developed through ISU’s materials science and engineering expertise. \n“Prior to 3D scanning\, successive replications of sculptures would be smaller than their originals due to approximately 5% shrinkage when terra cotta is fired\,” said Sydney Marshall\, Curator at University Museums. “A direct mold of the original would ultimately produce a smaller result because of that shrinkage. With 3D scanning\, we can digitally scale up the models by 5% before creating the molds\, ensuring the final fired terra cotta matches Petersen’s original dimensions exactly.” \nAfter 3D scanning\, the digital models are scaled up and used to create forms that terra cotta specialists use for traditional slip-casting methods. The active “History of Dairying” conservation project—which includes foundation repairs\, mural preservation\, and tier replication—is currently underway\, with fundraising still in progress to complete this (National Register) landmark preservation effort. \nExhibition Details\n“Terra Cotta Conservation in the Art on Campus Collection ” offers visitors an insider’s look at how Iowa State preserves and conserves historic objects—from the actual 3D scan data that captured Christian Petersen’s 1934 fountain details to materials samples showing 90 years of Iowa freeze-thaw damage . \nThis exhibition is curated by University Museums and sponsored by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and The John and Nancy Hayes Chair in Mechanical Engineering. \nThe exhibition opens January 12 and runs through December 18\, 2026\nWeekdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\nChristian Petersen Art Museum’s Neva M. Petersen Gallery\nMorrill Hall\, Ground Floor Hallway\nFree admission \nSpecial Event\nMarch 10\, 5:30–6:30 PM\nTech Meets Tradition: Preserving Campus Art with Materials Engineering\nChristian Petersen Art Museum\, 003 Morrill Hall \nIn conjunction with the exhibition Terra Cotta Conservation in the Art on Campus Collection\, materials engineer Sawyer Krotz will join curator Sydney Marshall for a dynamic exploration of how technology is shaping the future of the conservation of sculpture. Following a guided tour of the exhibition\, watch a live demonstration of object scanning and learn how these tools can support the preservation and restoration of public art. Especially great for anyone interested in materials engineering\, museum conservation\, or historic preservation—no technical background required.\nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/terra-cotta-conservation-in-the-art-on-campus-collection/2026-02-06/
LOCATION:Christian Peterson Art Museum\, 1017 Morrill Hall\, 603 Morrill Rd\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="University Museums":MAILTO:museums@iastate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T052143
CREATED:20260122T012452Z
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SUMMARY:Kevin Burt – ISU Student Union Board\, M-Shop
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 7:30pm | Show starts @ 8pm\nTICKETS: $14 ($10 w/ ISU Student ID) in advance | $2 increase day-of-show \nGenre: blues\nFor fans of: Bill Withers\, Aaron Neville\, B.B. King\, Jimmy Carpenter\n— THIS WILL BE A SEATED SHOW —\n \nFor nearly 3 decades Iowa Blues Hall of Fame member Kevin Burt\, has been mesmerizing audiences with his powerfully smooth and soulful vocals. Paired with his unique harmonica and guitar presentation and his quick wit\, Kevin engages with his audience touching their souls while tickling their funny bones. \nKevin Burt’s latest album\, Thank You\, Brother Bill: A Tribute to Bill Withers\, dropped in January of 2024. Featuring his own soulful singer/songwriter & guitarist stylings\, along with his band\, Big Medicine\, the album was released to the acclaim of critics and fans alike. \n“Kevin Burt has been a force for years and is finally getting the International recognition he so deeply deserves\,” says Gulf Coast Records founder Mike Zito. “His voice is commanding and soulful and his songs are honest and from the heart. On his new album\, Kevin resonates his soul with the music of Bill Withers. They have a connection deeper than their voices. This album is a must for all Bill Withers fans and will bring Kevin Burt to the masses.” \nOver the years\, Kevin Burt has won numerous awards and played many festivals\, both solo and with his band. Competing with 235 bands & solo/duo acts from around the world\, he absolutely crushed it at the Blues Foundation’s 34th International Blues Challenge (IBC) in 2018\, taking home top honors in three categories:  first place in the Solo/Duo category; the Cigar Box Guitar Award recognizing him as the best guitar player in the Solo/Duo category; and the Lee Oskar Award for Best Harmonica Player. In 2019\, Kevin was nominated for a Blues Music Award for his debut album\, Heartland and Soul (Best Emerging Artist Album) and was inducted into the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame. In 2020\, his Gulf Coast Records debut recording\, Stone Crazy\, was nominated in four categories for The Independent Blues Awards: Best Soul/Blues Album\, Song (“Stone Crazy”) and Vocalist\, as well as a nomination for Gateway Artist of the Year. He was also nominated for Best Soul/Blues album for the Blues Blast Awards\, as well as the Artist on the Rise Award. Additionally\, he was awarded in 2021 the Bobby Rush Lifetime Achievement in Entertainment by the Jus’ Blues Foundation.  That year he was also nominated for Acoustic Artist of the Year at the Blues Music Awards. \nKevin is a self-taught musician (vocals\, harmonica\, and guitar) whose smooth\, warm vocal presentation sets a mood of relaxed exhilaration\, with a welcome mixture of serious music and infectious humor that audiences of all ages seem to enjoy. His voice and presence are powerful. His unique delivery ranges from the sweetest\, fullest\, juiciest come-on to the most playful growl.  Most people have been introduced to him as a one-of-a-kind solo performer; however\, he is a remarkable entertainer and front man with his band\, Kevin Burt & Big Medicine. When you have the blues\, Kevin Burt & Big Medicine might not cure you\, but they will make you feel better! \n \n_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nTICKETING NOTES: All sales are final | A 3% processing fee is applied to online purchases | All tickets are subject to a non-refundable $2 MidwesTIX service fee | Ticket prices increase $2 day-of-show | Each and every ISU student ticket will require a valid\, unique ISU student ID at the door to avoid an upcharge to the public price. \n— Proof of age required for alcohol purchases —\n    (selection of beer/wine/hard-seltzers available)
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/kevin-burt-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:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T200000
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SUMMARY:Parenting Book Club: "Until the Street Lights Come On" - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Join the book club for parents struggling to get their kids off screens and back to play! Each week we’ll discuss a section of Until The Streetlights Come On: How a Return to Play Brightens Our Present and Prepares Kids for an Uncertain Future by Ginny Yurich\, founder of 1\,000 Hours Outside. \nThe average American now spends just four to seven minutes outside each day\, while we spend four to seven hours using devices with screens. In this book\, Yurich explains how we got to this point and how to get back to a healthier\, more engaging relationship with the world outside. \nCome to any or all of the sessions\, whether you’ve read the book or not: \n\nThursday\, January 22\nThursday\, January 29\nThursday\, February 5\nThursday\, February 12\n\nMeet other parents\, share ideas\, and discuss how to make outside play a priority. \nNeed a copy of the book? Stop by Youth Services Desk and pick one up (while supplies last)! \nSupported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/parenting-book-club-until-the-street-lights-come-on-ames-public-library/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T052143
CREATED:20260120T002633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T002633Z
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SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: Now You See Me: Now You Don’t – ISU Student Union Board
DESCRIPTION:The Four Horsemen reunite and team up with a new generation of young illusionists to expose a diamond heiress’s global money laundering scheme for criminals. \n2025 | PG-13 | 1hr 53min \n \nAll Cyclone Cinema showings start at 7:00pm. Sunday film screenings will be in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as long as the request is made to the staff before the movie starts. \n 
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/cyclone-cinema-now-you-see-me-now-you-dont-isu-student-union-board/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:Carver Hall\, Room 0101\, 411 Morrill Rd\, Ames\, IA 50011\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T052143
CREATED:20260120T053138Z
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SUMMARY:"Free for All: The Public Library" Screening - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free screening of Free For All: The Public Library\, a 90-minute documentary about public libraries and their impact on America. After the screening\, join a panel facilitated by the League of Women Voters of Ames and Story County to learn more about the important work of public libraries today. \nFarwell T. Brown Auditorium \nPresented in partnership with Ames Public Library and League of Women Voters of Ames & Story County. Supported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/free-for-all-the-public-library-screening-ames-public-library/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T052143
CREATED:20260120T035938Z
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SUMMARY:Baby Time - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories\, songs\, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you. \nBabies and caregivers are welcome to stay and play after the event! Storytime Room
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/baby-time-ames-public-library-6/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T052143
CREATED:20251103T022920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T022920Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: Chinese - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Chinese. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. PEO 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-chinese-ames-public-library/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T052143
CREATED:20260112T030539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T031219Z
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SUMMARY:Open Rehearsals - Ames Chamber Artists
DESCRIPTION:The Ames Chamber Artists are hosting open rehearsals for prospective members: Thursdays\, January 22\, 29\, and February 5\, 5:30 – 7 p.m.\,  Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames\,  1015 Hyland Ave.  Come sing with them! \nThe Ames Chamber Artists is an ensemble representing a broad spectrum of educational and vocational backgrounds\, joined in the common love of fine choral singing. Founded in 1988\, the Ames Chamber Artists has gained a reputation for exciting programming and superb execution rare among community ensembles. The Ames Chamber Artists is supported in part by the Ames Commission for the Arts.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/9914/2026-02-05/
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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