Do you dream of writing “someday,” but don’t know where to start? Perhaps you already write, but you’re stuck. Join this FREE monthly writing workshop for adults, which provides a safe space for writers of all stages and genres to generate stories inspired by prompts.
Explore the fascinating connections between art and technology at the Brunnier Art Museum. Free activities and crafts for children and families will focus on cityscapes, mapmaking, 3D modeling, and technology. Find inspiration from the exhibition Mapping Infrastructure/Mapping Agriculture, by artist Norwood Viviano. Activities geared for grades K-5; all are welcome! Stop by any time during the three-hour window, while supplies last. No admission fee or registration.
Octagonal: The All-Media Show is the annual, juried all-media exhibition at the Octagon Center for the Arts in Ames, IA. This year's exhibit runs through March 14 and includes a reception on Thurs., Jan. 22.
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.
Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Russian. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.
The Ames Choral Society's annual Cabaret performances will feature familiar music from the past several decades that all will enjoy!
Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in French. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.
ISU's Cyclone Cinema presents Wicked: For Good!
Discover the work of internationally recognized metal sculptor Albert Paley in this free guest lecture. Anne Pagel, Curator of the Karen and Robert Duncan Art Collection, explores how Paley transforms metal into bold, evolving sculptures that investigate form, materials, and innovation. Learn how his sculptures create a dynamic dialogue between art and architecture in public spaces, including Iowa State’s own Transformation, a public art installation at the east entrance of Morrill Hall.
Join the Ames Public Library for a joyful Storytime as they celebrate Purim, a Jewish holiday commemorating the bravery of Queen Esther and the saving of the Jewish people. Enjoy songs, crafts, and treats as they read the Purim Big Book!