Dearly Departed Auditions – Ames Community Theater (ACTORS)

Auditions for the April performance of Dearly Departed will be Sun. - Mon., Jan. 26 and 27 at 7 p.m.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m.. You will be asked to read from the script.  The show requires physical humor and some singing. Casting 6 men and 8 women of all ages in a variety of […]

Free

Gathering of Artists – Ames Community Arts Council

The next Gathering of Artists, hosted by the Ames Community Arts Council, will be held on Tues., Jan. 28 from 6 - 8 p.m. Join us at the Gallery in the Round in the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames (1015 Hyland Ave., Ames) to enjoy the work of artist Mindy Buyck. Artists and art enthusiasts of all types are invited to the […]

Free

Fifth Street Writers 1st Saturday Open Write – Ames Writers Collective

Join the Ames Writers Collective at Fifth Street Writers (612 5th St.) on the 1st Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. Join other writers to work on your individual projects in a shared space. What’s an Open Write? Bring your laptop or whatever you write with to work on your creative writing […]

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Harvest Festivals of India – India Cultural Association of Central Iowa

What: Harvest Festivals of India Where: Oakwood Church (CityChurch of Ames-Des Moines), 2400 Oakwood Rd., Ames When: Sat., Feb. 1, noon - 3 p.m. RSVP Here: Event Registration This event includes cultural activities and lunch. Please come dressed in traditional attire. Members: Free | Non-members: $10 per ticket (Pay to Venmo ID: @Anuj-Sharma-19 or at the […]

$10

Exploring Art FEBRUARY 2025 – Octagon Center for the Arts

Date & Time: Tuesdays, Feb. 4 - 25, 2025 (4 weeks); 9:15 - 10 a.m. each week Location: Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Ave Ames, IA 50010 Hunziker Studio Octagon Center for the Arts, Ames, IA Instructor: Beth Weninger Description: Exploring Art, ages 18 months - 3 years with an adult partner. Children […]

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Barjche Entanglement: A Labyrinth of Shared Space – Youth Matinee Series

Experience Iowa State's beautiful dance performance Orchesis I Dance Company presents Barjché 2025 Entanglement, a labyrinth of shared space. Experience the expressive beauty of Iowa State’s annual modern dance performance with dances by students, guests and faculty as they explore stories past and present.

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