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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/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Christian Peterson Art Museum\, 1017 Morrill Hall\, 603 Morrill Rd\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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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/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185036
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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-2/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185036
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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-2/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Farm House Museum\, 601 Farm House Lane\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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SUMMARY:Business of Art Conference 2026 - Ames Community Arts Council
DESCRIPTION:The Ames Community Arts Council will host the eighth annual Business of Art Conference on Fri.\, Mar. 6\, and Sat.\, Mar. 7\, 2026\, at Reiman Gardens in Ames. This two‑day event is designed for creatives at every stage of their careers\, offering professional development\, networking\, and inspiration. \nCreated to strengthen business skills and provide practical resources for both formally trained and self‑taught creatives\, the conference gives artists the opportunity to build new competencies and connect with peers from across the region. Sessions will explore topics such as marketing beyond social media\, strategic business development\, time management\, ethical business practices\, and more. A full schedule is available on the event website. (https://www.amesart.org/business-of-art-conference.html) \nArtists and students working in any creative discipline\, whether part time\, full time\, emerging\, or established\, are encouraged to attend. \nEarly registration is available through Jan. 15 at $90 for professional artists and $40 for students. After Jan. 15\, rates increase to $100 for professionals and $50 for students. Registration covers both days of the conference; single‑day passes are not available. Lunch and light snacks are included. \nComplete conference details and registration information can be found at www.amesart.org/business-of-art-conference. For questions\, contact the Ames Community Arts Council at (515) 259‑0494 or info@amesart.org. \nThis year’s conference features keynote speaker Chad Elliott (www.chadelliott.net/art)\, an artist and musician known for work that inspires and uplifts through dream‑like imagery rooted in lived experience. Elliott holds a Bachelor of Arts in ceramics from Graceland University and has completed graduate coursework at the University of Montana. Early in his career\, he earned “Best of Show” at the 1995 Iowa Student Artists Exhibit. \nElliott’s creative accomplishments span multiple disciplines. In 2008\, he created the first‑ever People Project for ArtsLIVE during the University of Okoboji Winter Games\, arranging 175 people on a frozen lake to form a stylized turtle captured in an aerial photograph. His extensive mural portfolio includes installations across Iowa and beyond\, such as large‑scale works for the Spencer Community Theatre\, Mohr Lumber in Coon Rapids\, the Woody Guthrie Folk Music Center in Pampa\, TX\, and Crouse Park in Sparta\, NC. Most recently\, he completed murals on both sides of the Greene County Historical Museum in Jefferson\, IA (2024). A full list of his murals can be found on his exhibitions page (http://www.elliottartstudio.com/exhibitions). \nElliott has served as an artist‑in‑residence with TreeBed Design in Vallejo\, CA (2004)\, and Arts on Grand in Spencer\, IA (2005–2008). After many years of creating art from his home\, he opened Elliott Art Studio in Jefferson\, IA\, in 2023. The studio was recognized as a Senate Small Business of the Week in December 2024. \nThe Business of Art Conference is hosted by the Ames Community Arts Council and supported in part by the City of Ames Commission on the Arts (COTA) and the Ames Regional Economic Alliance (AREA).
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/business-of-art-conference-2026-ames-community-arts-council/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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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/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T180000
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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-2/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185036
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SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 – ISU Student Union Board
DESCRIPTION:One year after the supernatural nightmare at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza\, Abby runs away to reconnect with her animatronic friends\, uncovering dark secrets about the true origins of Freddy’s and unleashing a horror hidden for decades. \n2025 | PG-13 | 1hr 44min \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-five-nights-at-freddys-2-isu-student-union-board/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Carver Hall\, Room 0101\, 411 Morrill Rd\, Ames\, IA 50011\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T220000
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SUMMARY:Red Hot Chilli Pipers - Stephens Auditorium
DESCRIPTION:Red Hot Chilli Pipers – Fri.\, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $28. \nBagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot\, it carries its own health warning! It’s Bagpipes. It’s Rock. It’s Bagrock. AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns. Where rock anthems sit comfortably alongside the great tunes from the glens and the mountains of Scotland. It’s The Red Hot Chilli PIPERS – (NOT the Peppers!) — a 9-piece ensemble consisting of pipers\, guitarists\, keyboards\, and drummers — who have been rocking the world from New York to Beijing to Melbourne and everywhere in between with musicianship of the highest order and a passion for pipes that will leave you breathless.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/red-hot-chilli-pipers-stephens-auditorium/
LOCATION:Stephens Auditorium\, 1900 Center Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185036
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SUMMARY:Business of Art Conference 2026 - Ames Community Arts Council
DESCRIPTION:The Ames Community Arts Council will host the eighth annual Business of Art Conference on Fri.\, Mar. 6\, and Sat.\, Mar. 7\, 2026\, at Reiman Gardens in Ames. This two‑day event is designed for creatives at every stage of their careers\, offering professional development\, networking\, and inspiration. \nCreated to strengthen business skills and provide practical resources for both formally trained and self‑taught creatives\, the conference gives artists the opportunity to build new competencies and connect with peers from across the region. Sessions will explore topics such as marketing beyond social media\, strategic business development\, time management\, ethical business practices\, and more. A full schedule is available on the event website. (https://www.amesart.org/business-of-art-conference.html) \nArtists and students working in any creative discipline\, whether part time\, full time\, emerging\, or established\, are encouraged to attend. \nEarly registration is available through Jan. 15 at $90 for professional artists and $40 for students. After Jan. 15\, rates increase to $100 for professionals and $50 for students. Registration covers both days of the conference; single‑day passes are not available. Lunch and light snacks are included. \nComplete conference details and registration information can be found at www.amesart.org/business-of-art-conference. For questions\, contact the Ames Community Arts Council at (515) 259‑0494 or info@amesart.org. \nThis year’s conference features keynote speaker Chad Elliott (www.chadelliott.net/art)\, an artist and musician known for work that inspires and uplifts through dream‑like imagery rooted in lived experience. Elliott holds a Bachelor of Arts in ceramics from Graceland University and has completed graduate coursework at the University of Montana. Early in his career\, he earned “Best of Show” at the 1995 Iowa Student Artists Exhibit. \nElliott’s creative accomplishments span multiple disciplines. In 2008\, he created the first‑ever People Project for ArtsLIVE during the University of Okoboji Winter Games\, arranging 175 people on a frozen lake to form a stylized turtle captured in an aerial photograph. His extensive mural portfolio includes installations across Iowa and beyond\, such as large‑scale works for the Spencer Community Theatre\, Mohr Lumber in Coon Rapids\, the Woody Guthrie Folk Music Center in Pampa\, TX\, and Crouse Park in Sparta\, NC. Most recently\, he completed murals on both sides of the Greene County Historical Museum in Jefferson\, IA (2024). A full list of his murals can be found on his exhibitions page (http://www.elliottartstudio.com/exhibitions). \nElliott has served as an artist‑in‑residence with TreeBed Design in Vallejo\, CA (2004)\, and Arts on Grand in Spencer\, IA (2005–2008). After many years of creating art from his home\, he opened Elliott Art Studio in Jefferson\, IA\, in 2023. The studio was recognized as a Senate Small Business of the Week in December 2024. \nThe Business of Art Conference is hosted by the Ames Community Arts Council and supported in part by the City of Ames Commission on the Arts (COTA) and the Ames Regional Economic Alliance (AREA).
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/business-of-art-conference-2026-ames-community-arts-council/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T110000
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SUMMARY:2026 Summer Camp Fair - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Looking ahead to summer fun? Join them for the Summer Camp Fair this March and get a head start on planning for summer break! Families are invited to stop by\, explore a variety of local organizations\, and learn about youth programs\, camps\, and activities happening across Story County. \nWhether your kiddo loves art\, sports\, science\, the outdoors\, or trying something totally new\, there’s something for everyone. Come ask questions\, gather info\, and discover great options to make this summer one to remember. \n\nPresented in partnership with Ames Public Library\, The City of Ames\, Story County Reads\, and United Way of Story County.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/2026-summer-camp-fair-ames-public-library/
LOCATION:Ames City Gymnasium\, 515 Clark Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185036
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SUMMARY:International Friendship Fair - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:The International Friendship Fair offers a unique opportunity for community members and ISU international students to dispel stereotypes and gain a better intercultural understanding of one another. \nInternational volunteers will share their cultures in a fun and educational atmosphere through informal presentations\, pictures\, native attire\, historical and world-famous places\, instruments\, food\, games\, and activities! \nPresented in partnership with Ames Public Library and Ames-ISU YWCA.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/international-friendship-fair-ames-public-library/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185036
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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-3/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185036
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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-3/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185036
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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-3-2/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185036
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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-2/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T173000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185036
CREATED:20260120T044441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T044441Z
UID:10003421-1772899200-1772904600@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. \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-2/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185036
CREATED:20260120T003642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T003642Z
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SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 – ISU Student Union Board
DESCRIPTION:One year after the supernatural nightmare at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza\, Abby runs away to reconnect with her animatronic friends\, uncovering dark secrets about the true origins of Freddy’s and unleashing a horror hidden for decades. \n2025 | PG-13 | 1hr 44min \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-five-nights-at-freddys-2-isu-student-union-board/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Carver Hall\, Room 0101\, 411 Morrill Rd\, Ames\, IA 50011\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185036
CREATED:20251129T142211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T142211Z
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SUMMARY:Gary Allan Live - Stephens Auditorium
DESCRIPTION:What: Gary Allan  \nWhere: Stephens Auditorium \nDate/Time: Sat.\, Mar. 7\, 2026 at 8 p.m. \nTickets: Tickets start at $39 plus applicable fees \nOn Sale: Fri.\, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m.    \nMulti-platinum country artist Gary Allan is set to bring his tour to Stephens Auditorium on Sat.\, Mar. 7\, 2026 at 8 p.m.  Tickets go on sale Fri.\, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. and are available at the venue Box Office and at Ticketmaster.com. \nWith the allure of a modern day outlaw\, Gary Allan has won over fans\, peers\, and critics with his signature blend of smoldering vocals\, rebellious lyrics\, and raucous live performances. While becoming a force on the country music scene\, Allan has remained true to his artistic voice each step of the way. Allan’s most recent album\, RUTHLESS\, was released in June 2021. The 13-song album features songs produced by Mark Wright\, Tony Brown\, Greg Droman\, Jay Joyce\, and Allan himself.  \n“We are pleased to welcome back Gary to the Stephens stage\,” said Tammy Koolbeck\, Stephens Auditorium Executive Director.  “He put on an amazing show in October 2021 as we were emerging from the pandemic and we were happy to be included in his 2026 tour.” \nHis previous album\, SET YOU FREE\, topped the Billboard 200 (Pop Chart)\, a career first for Allan.  The album also made its debut at the top of the Billboard Country Album chart (for the fourth time in a row)\, and produced his fifth #1 country radio chart topper with “Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain).”  The California native has released eight additional studio albums selling over 8 million albums\, been certified platinum on three back-to-back albums\, and been certified gold five times.  Allan has five #1 hits at country radio\, fourteen Top 10 hits to his credit and amassed over 2.8 billion total streams. \nHe is described as “dark and dreamy” in Entertainment Weekly\, “soulful and rough around the edges” in Playboy and deemed a “maverick” by Rolling Stone.  He sells out venues as a headliner from NY to LA\, appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno\, Late Show with David Letterman\, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon\, Live with Kelly and Michael and Jimmy Kimmel Live. He has also landed on the covers of Country Weekly\, Pollstar and People magazine.   \n### \nStephens Auditorium Ticket Office \nLocated at the north entrance of Stephens Auditorium – enter from Center Drive or Beach Avenue. Hours are 11am-4pm Tuesday-Friday and 90 minutes before show time.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/gary-allan-live-stephens-auditorium/
LOCATION:Stephens Auditorium\, 1900 Center Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stephens Auditorium":MAILTO:iscinfo@iastate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185036
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/2026-03-08/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185036
CREATED:20260121T134649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T134649Z
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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/2026-03-08/
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:20260308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185036
CREATED:20260120T003642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T003642Z
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SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 – ISU Student Union Board
DESCRIPTION:One year after the supernatural nightmare at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza\, Abby runs away to reconnect with her animatronic friends\, uncovering dark secrets about the true origins of Freddy’s and unleashing a horror hidden for decades. \n2025 | PG-13 | 1hr 44min \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-five-nights-at-freddys-2-isu-student-union-board/2026-03-08/
LOCATION:Carver Hall\, Room 0101\, 411 Morrill Rd\, Ames\, IA 50011\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185036
CREATED:20251229T172121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T172121Z
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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/2026-03-09/
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:20260309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T173000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185036
CREATED:20251129T172959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T173714Z
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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/2026-03-09/
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:20260309T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185036
CREATED:20260120T002000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T002000Z
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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.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/toddler-storytime-ames-public-library-2/2026-03-09/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185036
CREATED:20260120T003036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T003036Z
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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. \n\nMondays\, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on the second floor
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/mary-greeley-medical-center-at-apl-ames-public-library-2/2026-03-09/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185036
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-2/2026-03-09/
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:20260309T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185036
CREATED:20260120T004540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T004540Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: English - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather for casual conversations in English. The focus of this group is to help English Language Learners gain confidence and fluency in a comfortable and fun setting. Library staff will pair native and non-native speakers and provide themes\, questions\, and topics for conversation.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-english-ames-public-library/2026-03-09/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185036
CREATED:20260120T010608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T010608Z
UID:10003130-1773075600-1773079200@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: American Sign Language - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in American Sign Language. 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-american-sign-language-ames-public-library/2026-03-09/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185036
CREATED:20260124T165611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T165611Z
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SUMMARY:Wheel Throwing (March)\, Ages 18+ - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Wheel Throwing (March)\, Ages 18+\n\n\nWheel Throwing\, Ages 18+\nBeginning-Intermediate skill levels\nMondays\, 6 – 8:30 pm\nMarch 2 – 30 (5 weeks)\n$185 \nThis class will guide you through shaping clay on the wheel\, from centering to finishing simple forms. It’s perfect for beginners or intermediate potters who wish to practice and hone their skills. All materials provided. All finished work will be available 10 – 14 days after the class ends. \nClass size limit: 7\nStudio Location: Ceramics/North Studio\, 2nd Floor\nInstructor: Allyson Fillmore
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/wheel-throwing-march-ages-18-octagon-center-for-the-arts/2026-03-09/
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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