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SUMMARY:Belly Dance: 6 Week Class\, OCT - NOV\, ages 14+ - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Belly Dance: 6 Week Class\, OCT – NOV\, ages 14+\n\n\nBelly Dance\, Ages 14+\nThursdays\, 6 – 7 p.m. with optional choreography and intermediate technique from 7 – 8 p.m.\nOctober 2 – November 6 (6 weeks)\n$50\nor\n$10/session\, “Drop In” Rate \nThis beginner – friendly class is designed for anyone interested in exploring the graceful and expressive art of belly dance. Each session begins with a gentle warm-up with stretching exercises to improve flexibility and get you in the groove. Skilled instructor\, Melinda\, of Mirage Middle Eastern Dance Troupe\, will cover basic techniques\, isolation exercises and short combinations. Connect with other dancers in a supportive and encouraging environment. Wear comfortable clothing. \nInstructor: Melinda Jenkins-Moore\nClass Size Limit: 12\nStudio Location: Dance Studio\, 2nd Floor
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/belly-dance-6-week-class-oct-nov-ages-14-octagon-center-for-the-arts/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Belly Dancing: Drop-In: June - November - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Belly Dancing: Drop-In: June – November\n\n\nBelly Dance\, Ages 14+\nThursdays\, 6 – 7 p.m. with optional choreography and intermediate technique from 7 – 8 p.m.\n$10/session \nThis beginner – friendly class is designed for anyone interested in exploring the graceful and expressive art of belly dance. Each session begins with a gentle warm-up with stretching exercises to improve flexibility and get you in the groove. Skilled instructor\, Melinda\, of Mirage Middle Eastern Dance Troupe\, will cover basic techniques\, isolation exercises and short combinations. Connect with other dancers in a supportive and encouraging environment. Wear comfortable clothing. \nInstructor: Melinda Jenkins-Moore\nClass Size Limit: 8\nStudio Location: Dance Studio\, 2nd Floor \nPlease note: We have a new registration platform and encourage you to register online. For your convenience\, online registration will remain open right up until the class begins. However\,\nin-person payment at the Shop is no longer available.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/belly-dancing-drop-in-june-november-octagon-center-for-the-arts-3/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Author Spotlight with John T. Price - Ames Writers Collective & KHOI Community Radio
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ames Writers Collective & KHOI Community Radio Station for an evening with John T. Price—live at Fifth Street Writers on Thurs.\, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. \nThis free community event features a reading\, book signing\, and conversation with John T. Price\,  author of the novel\, Goethe’s Oak–A Holocaust Story. Hosted in partnership with KHOI Community Radio\, the evening celebrates literature\, community\, and creative storytelling. \nAbout John T. Price: He is is the author of four creative nonfiction books: Not Just Any Land: A Personal and Literary Journey into the American Grasslands\, Man Killed by Pheasant and Other Kinships\, Daddy Long Legs: The Natural Education of a Father\, and All Is Leaf: Essays and Transformations. He is the Regents/Foundation Distinguished Professor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha\, where he directs the English Department’s Creative Nonfiction Writing Program\, and is a faculty member in the Goldstein Center for Human Rights. \nVisit KHOI to tune in!
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/author-spotlight-with-john-t-price-ames-writers-collective-khoi-community-radio/
LOCATION:Ames Writers Collective / Fifth Street Writers\, 612 5th St\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective":MAILTO:ana@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T220000
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SUMMARY:The Great Gatsby Ballet - Stephens Auditorium
DESCRIPTION:The Great Gatsby Ballet – Thurs.\, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. | Tickets start at $43. \nDance into the Roaring Twenties with this dazzling Broadway-style ballet. Immerse yourself in the jazzy world of flappers and champagne with this new and entirely original production from World Ballet Company. Experience the glitz\, glamor\, and tragic romance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel LIVE on stage\, featuring a multinational cast\, lustrous hand-crafted costumes\, and sweeping Art Deco-inspired sets\, brought to life by WBC’s all-star creative team. World Ballet Company’s “The Great Gatsby” is the must-see show of the season. Dress to impress\, raise a glass\, and get swept away in an unforgettable night of elegance\, drama\, and breathtaking artistry. Audience: For ages 8 & over.  \nWBC Website: https://worldballetcompany.com/ames
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/the-great-gatsby-ballet-stephens-auditorium/
LOCATION:Stephens Auditorium\, 1900 Center Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T210000
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SUMMARY:LIPA Concert of Contemporary Music: Miguel Chuaqui and Laura Grantier
DESCRIPTION:A concert featuring guest artists Miguel Chuaqui and Laura Grantier to premiere Chuaqui’s new composition for clarinet and interactive electronics will take place Thursday\, Oct. 9 in Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.  The concert also features ISU professor George Work performing Chuaqui’s “Trance” for cello and computer.  Rounding out the program are two works for spatial motion of musical sound (come hear Martha Ellen Tye Recital Hall’s surround sound system really get a workout) and a special video composition “Petals” by João Pedro Oliveira that combines electronic music with computer-generated visual animations (see the still image from the video on this page).  Attend this concert to have a “State of the Art Now” musical experience. \nArrive early to learn more: Guest artists Miguel Chuaqui and Laura Grantier will join Lipa Festival director Christopher Hopkins in a pre-concert talk about their collaboration on Chuaqui’s new composition “Evocaciones” at 7 p.m.. \nThis concert will have a livestream.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/lipa-concert-of-contemporary-music-miguel-chuaqui-and-laura-grantier/
LOCATION:Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall\, ISU\, 300 Union Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spirits in the Gardens - Reiman Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Reiman Gardens’ popular fall celebration is back Fri. – Sun.\, Oct. 10 – 12! Featuring more than 1\,000 Jack-O-Lanterns hand-carved by volunteers\, Spirits in the Gardens has become a central Iowa tradition for Halloween family fun. It’s also great for date nights and fun with friends\, so come in costume and have a spooky good time! \nDon’t Miss the Excitement! \nExperience hand-carved Jack-O-Lanterns located throughout the beautiful gardens\, as well as glowing orbs\, Hollusion dancing video projections\, and the colorful lighted tower at Sycamore Falls. All three nights will feature our Candy Factory at the end of the route\, as well as activities and chemistry shows from ISU SCUM (Society of Chemistry Undergraduate Majors). A local BSA troupe will be selling pre-packaged snacks and hot chocolate as a fundraiser near the halfway point of the route (cash and credit cards accepted). \nEnjoy creepy crawly critters? New this year\, visit our auditorium before you leave for the chance to adopt your very own hissing cockroach (fee required – see info below). \nHours: Fri.\, Oct. 10  | 6 – 10 p.m. and  Sat.\, Oct. 11 | 5 – 10 p.m. and Sun\, Oct. 12 | 5 – 9 p.m. \nTickets: $16 – Adult General Public | $14 – Members & ISU Students | $7 – Youth (ages 2 to 12) | Free – Under 24 months
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/spirits-in-the-gardens-reiman-gardens/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T210000
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SUMMARY:ISU Wind Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:The ISU Wind Ensemble presents their first concert of the year Friday\, Oct. 10. Works to be performed include Dancing Fire by Kevin Day\, Oconomowoc by Oscar Navarro\, Vientos y Tangos by Michael Gandolfi\, Shepherd’s Hey by Percy Grainger\, Fantasy of Colors by Paul Dooley\, and the Concerto for Bass Clarinet and Band by Kees Vlak featuring student soloist Carl Balvanz. \nUnder the direction of Michael Golemo\, the Wind Ensemble is recognized as the top concert band at Iowa State University. Striving for perfection and playing for the love of music\, the 66 members of the Wind Ensemble perform the finest quality literature composed for winds. \nAdmission is $10 for the general public. ISU students and youth under 18 are free. Tickets can be purchased at the door prior to the performance. \nThis concert will have a livestream.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/isu-wind-ensemble-2/
LOCATION:Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall\, ISU\, 300 Union Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T220000
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Heat - ISU Student Union Board\, M-Shop
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Heat (blues) \nFri.\, Oct. 10 | 8 p.m. | $15 ($10 w/ ISU Student ID)* \n– SEATED CONCERT – \nFor fans of: B.B. King\, Buddy Guy\, Muddy Waters\, John Lee Hooker \nLed by harmonica master and songwriter Pierre Lacocque\, Mississippi Heat is a world-class Chicago Blues Band. Their motto is “Traditional Blues With A Unique Sound” as they present fresh yet vintage-based musical ideas. The band has regularly reached the #1 spot on Living Blues Magazine’s radio charts and their new album\, Don’t Look Back\, was released via the prestigious Chicago label\, Delmark Records\, this past August. \nListen: “Voodoo Strut” YouTube Video \nThe Maintenance Shop is your on-campus venue for great live music and entertainment! Located in the Memorial Union\, the M-Shop is an awesome spot for lounging during the day and for concerts & entertainment at night. Upcoming events are listed below. In addition to local and touring concerts\, the venue also hosts nationally touring comedians\, open mic nights\, ISU-student improv comedy troupe Grandma Mojo’s\, and much more throughout the academic year. Visit the M-Shop online (www.sub.iastate.edu/mshop) for a complete list of events and the most current information and check back often as shows are added throughout the semester!
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/mississippi-heat-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:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T160000
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SUMMARY:Ames Artists' Studio Tour - Ames Community Arts Council
DESCRIPTION:During this FREE\, self-guided tour\, patrons are able to choose to visit any number of the participating studios and discover the original art – paintings\, sculptures\, writing\, ceramics\, glass blowing\, woodworking\, and more – created by Ames area artists in ​their studios and workspaces. Patrons can visit the artists in any order they please and can find artist ​info & and an interactive map of the locations on the website: www.amesart.org/ames-artists-studio-tour.html. 
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/ames-artists-studio-tour-ames-community-arts-council/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260624T204640
CREATED:20251003T043550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T043550Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Ames Artists’ Studio Tour at Fifth Street Writers
DESCRIPTION:2025 Ames Artists’ Studio Tour at\nAmes Writers Collective Fifth Street Writers\n612 5th St\, Ames\nWriting & Spoken Word\nSATURDAY ONLY \nDesigned to serve as a hub for writers\, Fifth Street Writers provides a quiet and inspiring environment for writing while also offering a range of programs\, classes\, and special events tailored for writers of all ages and experience levels. This new space furthers the Ames Writers Collective mission to create healthy communities through the art of writing\, while also supporting writers in the region. \nDuring the studio tour\, Fifth Street Writers will offer space and supplies for creatives to create poetry collage postcards and “Tumbling Words Wild Writing” sessions from 11 to noon and 2 to 3 p.m.. We’ll supply a pen and paper.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/2025-ames-artists-studio-tour-at-fifth-street-writers/
LOCATION:Ames Writers Collective / Fifth Street Writers\, 612 5th St\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T160000
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SUMMARY:Ames Pridefest - Ames History Museum
DESCRIPTION:Ames Pridefest\n5th & Douglas\, Downtown Ames\nLearn more about Pridefest vendors\, stage shows\, and schedule of events: https://www.amespride.org/pridefest \nAmes History Museum will be open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with reduced admission! \nAdmission Rates – Sat.\, Oct. 11:\nGeneral Admission (including students\, ages 12+\, and adults): $5\nAHM members\, children under 12\, SNAP/EBT/WIC/Medicaid recipients: Free \n\n\n\n\n\nSat.\, Oct. 11\, 2025 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/ames-pridefest-ames-history-museum/
LOCATION:Ames History Museum\, 416 Douglas Ave.\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames History Museum":MAILTO:info@ameshistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260624T204640
CREATED:20251003T023605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T023605Z
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SUMMARY:Gradation Dyeing Workshop\, Ages 16+ - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Gradation Dyeing Workshop\, Ages 16+\n\n\nGradation Dyeing Workshop\, Ages 16+\nSat.\, Oct. 11\n1 – 4 p.m.\n$55 \nLearn to create a beautiful eight-step value gradation of your chosen color in this hands-on fabric dyeing class. You’ll leave with eight fat quarters of quilt-weight fabric ranging from dark to light\, plus the skills to continue dyeing at home. Fabric\, dyes\, and chemicals are provided. Students should bring two plastic tubs (The tubs should be dish pan sized\, or 15 quart plastic storage containers)\, rubber gloves\, and an apron or old clothes. \nInstructor: Carolyn Abbott\nClass Size Limit: 8\nStudio Location: Adams Studio \nLearn more about Carolyn Abbott:\nCarolyn graduated from Iowa State with a degree in Applied Art Education. She furthered her education through workshops\, studying with many experienced fiber artists. She sold hand-dyed fabric through her business\, “Flying Colors Fabric and Design” and continues to create fiber art.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/gradation-dyeing-workshop-ages-16-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:20251011T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T220000
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SUMMARY:Spirits in the Gardens - Reiman Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Reiman Gardens’ popular fall celebration is back Fri. – Sun.\, Oct. 10 – 12! Featuring more than 1\,000 Jack-O-Lanterns hand-carved by volunteers\, Spirits in the Gardens has become a central Iowa tradition for Halloween family fun. It’s also great for date nights and fun with friends\, so come in costume and have a spooky good time! \nDon’t Miss the Excitement! \nExperience hand-carved Jack-O-Lanterns located throughout the beautiful gardens\, as well as glowing orbs\, Hollusion dancing video projections\, and the colorful lighted tower at Sycamore Falls. All three nights will feature our Candy Factory at the end of the route\, as well as activities and chemistry shows from ISU SCUM (Society of Chemistry Undergraduate Majors). A local BSA troupe will be selling pre-packaged snacks and hot chocolate as a fundraiser near the halfway point of the route (cash and credit cards accepted). \nEnjoy creepy crawly critters? New this year\, visit our auditorium before you leave for the chance to adopt your very own hissing cockroach (fee required – see info below). \nHours: Fri.\, Oct. 10  | 6 – 10 p.m. and  Sat.\, Oct. 11 | 5 – 10 p.m. and Sun\, Oct. 12 | 5 – 9 p.m. \nTickets: $16 – Adult General Public | $14 – Members & ISU Students | $7 – Youth (ages 2 to 12) | Free – Under 24 months
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/spirits-in-the-gardens-reiman-gardens-2/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Reiman Gardens":MAILTO:reimangardens@iastate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T220000
DTSTAMP:20260624T204640
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SUMMARY:Community Barn Dance - Onion Creek Cloggers & Band
DESCRIPTION:Onion Creek Cloggers & Band invite you to join them for a Community Barn Dance! \nSat.\, Oct. 11\nPotluck 6 p.m. \nDance 7 – 10 p.m. \nCollegiate-Wesley Annex\n130 S. Sheldon Avenue (south of Lincoln Way on Sheldon)\nAmes\, IA \nAll ages are welcome. You don’t need a partner or experience to enjoy barn dancing. The band is open\, anyone can play with us off mic. \nThere is no admission fee\, but donations are appreciated to pay for the hall. \nFor more information call Von & Mary at 515-230-4765 or 515-290-5827 or msand@isunet.net.\nSend us your email address if you would like to receive electronic notices of Onion Creek dances!
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/community-barn-dance-onion-creek-cloggers-band/
LOCATION:Collegiate-Wesley Annex\, 130 S. Sheldon Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Onion Creek Cloggers & Band":MAILTO:msand@isunet.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260624T204640
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SUMMARY:Argentine Tango Drop-in Lessons - The Workspace
DESCRIPTION:Argentine Tango Drop-in Lessons with Valerie Williams \nThis Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From  4 – 5 p.m\, moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week\, along with techniques for better dancing. From 5 – 7 p.m\, the floor is yours for dancing under Valerie’s guidance and for working with different partners. An intermediate-level figure will also be introduced during this time. Wear dancing shoes\, smooth-soled shoes\, or socks. \nOpen to ages 18+. \nClasses meet every Sunday at 4 p.m. in Room 3512; drop-ins are welcome. Purchase a dance punch card and attend as often as your schedule allows. Check the Workspace Calendar to make su \nISU – five lessons for $45/Public – five lessons for $55
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/9491/2025-10-12/1/
LOCATION:Memorial Union Rm 3512\, 2220 Lincoln Way\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Workspace":MAILTO:workspace@iastate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260624T204640
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SUMMARY:Ames Artists' Studio Tour - Ames Community Arts Council
DESCRIPTION:During this FREE\, self-guided tour\, patrons are able to choose to visit any number of the participating studios and discover the original art – paintings\, sculptures\, writing\, ceramics\, glass blowing\, woodworking\, and more – created by Ames area artists in ​their studios and workspaces. Patrons can visit the artists in any order they please and can find artist ​info & and an interactive map of the locations on the website: www.amesart.org/ames-artists-studio-tour.html. 
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/ames-artists-studio-tour-ames-community-arts-council-2/
LOCATION:IA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Community Arts Council":MAILTO:info@amesart.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T163000
DTSTAMP:20260624T204640
CREATED:20250918T215320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T215320Z
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SUMMARY:ISU Collage of Choirs
DESCRIPTION:ISU’s four major choral groups (Cantamus\, Iowa State Singers\, Lyrica and Statesmen) will perform at Stephens Auditorium for Cyclone Family Weekend on Sunday\, Oct. 12 in Stephens Auditorium. \nAdults: $15.00 \nISU Students and Youth (18 & Under): Free
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/isu-collage-of-choirs/
LOCATION:Stephens Auditorium\, 1900 Center Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T190000
DTSTAMP:20260624T204640
CREATED:20251010T224320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T225119Z
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SUMMARY:Argentine Tango Drop-in Lessons - The Workspace
DESCRIPTION:Argentine Tango Drop-in Lessons with Valerie Williams \nThis Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From  4 – 5 p.m\, moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week\, along with techniques for better dancing. From 5 – 7 p.m\, the floor is yours for dancing under Valerie’s guidance and for working with different partners. An intermediate-level figure will also be introduced during this time. Wear dancing shoes\, smooth-soled shoes\, or socks. \nOpen to ages 18+. \nClasses meet every Sunday at 4 p.m. in Room 3512; drop-ins are welcome. Purchase a dance punch card and attend as often as your schedule allows. Check the Workspace Calendar to make su \nISU – five lessons for $45/Public – five lessons for $55
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/9491/2025-10-12/2/
LOCATION:Memorial Union Rm 3512\, 2220 Lincoln Way\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Workspace":MAILTO:workspace@iastate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T210000
DTSTAMP:20260624T204640
CREATED:20250920T200752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T200752Z
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SUMMARY:Spirits in the Gardens - Reiman Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Reiman Gardens’ popular fall celebration is back Fri. – Sun.\, Oct. 10 – 12! Featuring more than 1\,000 Jack-O-Lanterns hand-carved by volunteers\, Spirits in the Gardens has become a central Iowa tradition for Halloween family fun. It’s also great for date nights and fun with friends\, so come in costume and have a spooky good time! \nDon’t Miss the Excitement! \nExperience hand-carved Jack-O-Lanterns located throughout the beautiful gardens\, as well as glowing orbs\, Hollusion dancing video projections\, and the colorful lighted tower at Sycamore Falls. All three nights will feature our Candy Factory at the end of the route\, as well as activities and chemistry shows from ISU SCUM (Society of Chemistry Undergraduate Majors). A local BSA troupe will be selling pre-packaged snacks and hot chocolate as a fundraiser near the halfway point of the route (cash and credit cards accepted). \nEnjoy creepy crawly critters? New this year\, visit our auditorium before you leave for the chance to adopt your very own hissing cockroach (fee required – see info below). \nHours: Fri.\, Oct. 10  | 6 – 10 p.m. and  Sat.\, Oct. 11 | 5 – 10 p.m. and Sun\, Oct. 12 | 5 – 9 p.m. \nTickets: $16 – Adult General Public | $14 – Members & ISU Students | $7 – Youth (ages 2 to 12) | Free – Under 24 months
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/spirits-in-the-gardens-reiman-gardens-3/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Reiman Gardens":MAILTO:reimangardens@iastate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260624T204640
CREATED:20250604T144341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T144341Z
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SUMMARY:“Voices” - Group Art Exhibition of Cedar River Artisans - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Voices\nGroup Exhibition by Cedar River Artisans \nExhibition Dates:\nOctober 6th\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nOctober 25th\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \nCommunity Gallery Hours: \nMonday-Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nThursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm \nFriday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nSaturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nSunday CLOSED \nArtist Statement:\nVOICES will center around what makes our thoughts similar not what makes us different. We look beyond ideologies\, divisive words\, materials and techniques. We live in a time when it is more critical than ever to come together as a country\, community\, and region and find commonalities. How does the ephemeral nature of paper speak to a paused sunset? How can abstraction bring us together in an age of dialogue and representation? Our focus returns full circle to look at our core values to share our interior person experiences and the kinship of the Cedar River Artisans with the greater Iowa community. \n  \nArtists’ Biographies:\nCedar River Artisans (CRA) is a consortium of professional artists seeking public and private art commissions for collaborative or individual artwork. We are based in Cedar Rapids\, Iowa. Our artists live in Cedar Rapids and the surrounding regions. Individually\, the members have a history of success in juried art shows throughout the area and are represented in several leading galleries and museums. As a collective we are interconnected. The Cedar River Artisans work in a broad swatch of materials: printmaking\, sculpture\, ceramics\, pastel\, oil painting\, fiber arts and photography. Our working method is collaborative\, and our objective is to produce a unified visual statement through our art and to bring the power of art into your public or commercial spaces. \nThe collective consists of eight members: Robert Fox\, M.L Kline\, Ellen Kleckner\, Julia Kottal\, Nancy Lindsay\, Marty Mitchell\, Elizabeth Rhoads Read and John Schwartzkopf.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/voices-group-art-exhibition-of-cedar-river-artisans-octagon-center-for-the-arts-2/
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:20251014T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T100000
DTSTAMP:20260624T204640
CREATED:20251003T015607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T015607Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Art October - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Art October\n\n\nExploring Art\, 18 months – 3’s with an adult partner\nTuesdays\, 9:15 – 10 a.m. \n$65 for 4 week sessions\nOctober 7 – 28 \nUpcoming Sessions: November 4 – 25 and December 2 – 9 ( $45: 2 week mini session) \nChildren and their adult partner will explore art together in a relaxed environment. Toddlers will create their own works of art while learning new skills like tearing paper\, gluing\, cutting\, coloring over texture\, painting with different objects\, moving through transitions and imitating art making processes. Activities will focus on age appropriate\, playful\, artistic and sensory materials. \nClass size limit: 6 child/adult pairs. \nInstructor: Beth Weninger\nHunziker Studio
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/exploring-art-october-octagon-center-for-the-arts/2025-10-14/
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:20251014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260624T204640
CREATED:20251003T014453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T014453Z
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Watercolor Painting\, Ages 18+ - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Afternoon Watercolor Painting\, Ages 18+\nBeginning-Intermediate skill levels\nTuesdays (5 weeks)\n1 – 4 p.m.\nOct. 7 – Nov. 4\n$140\nLearn and practice brush control\, general principles\, techniques and tricks using watercolors. Students will learn to simulate texture and patterns resulting from combining and layering or glazing their paints. Basic skills in the use of transparent watercolors\, design principles including composition\, and how to decide what to keep or eliminate in your art will be covered.\nClass size limit: 12\nStudio Location: Dance/East Auxiliary Studio\nInstructor: Mike Mittermeier\nLearn more about Mike Mittermeier on Instagram @mikemittermeier \nMATERIALS LIST: Please bring the following to class \nWATERCOLOR PAINTS\nTransparent (Tube) watercolors. Tube watercolors are best and last longer than pan/palette watercolors.\nCadmium Red or Alizarin crimson\nCadmium Yellow or Lemon yellow\nRaw Sienna\nUltramarine Blue or Cerulean Blue\nHookers Green\nCadmium yellow\nPaynes grey\nBurnt Sienna\nOptional-Chinese white\nI have used Winsor Newton\, Holbein and Schminke. (Holbein is my favorite)\nTry to stay clear of the pan sets\, they are ok\, however\, they don’t last and quality is not as good. \nWATERCOLOR PAPER\n9” x 12 “ Cold Press Watercolor Pad from any of the following: Winsor & Newton\, Canson\, Strathmore\, or Arches\nWATERCOLOR BRUSHES*\n#8 Bright or flat\n# 10 or 14 Round\n# 0-2 Round long bristles\n*Get the best brushes you can afford. A Mix Synthetic brush lasts and lasts. These brushes are made with a mixture of synthetic filaments designed to replicate the properties of natural hair like sable\, often with added benefits like increased longevity and better color release.\n~Kolinski are pricey\, but they are great for holding paint and have a more natural feel.\n~Masterstroke\n~Red sable is resilient and budget friendly.\n~Chinese brushes are also great to have\, less expensive than sable. \nMISC.\nThe Watercolor color wheel; A reference guide to watercolor colors (Jerry’s Art-a-Rama and Amazon)\nXacto Knife (Or something similar) CAREFUL THEY ARE SHARP!\nHake 2 or 3 inch and natural sponge/elephant ear sponge (Hobby Lobby\, Amazon\, Jerry’s Art-a-Rama)
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/afternoon-watercolor-painting-ages-18-octagon-center-for-the-arts-2/2025-10-14/
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:20251014T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260624T204640
CREATED:20251003T045836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T010804Z
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SUMMARY:Write Together Tuesdays - Ames Writers Collective
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our hybrid Write Together Tuesdays on Zoom or in person at Fifth Street Writers. 3:30 to 5 p.m. CT \nWHAT’S A WRITE TOGETHER?\n\nWe join together on Zoom and in person at Fifth Street Writers\, share what we’re working on\, and write for ~90 minutes. At the end\, we share our successes\, and sign off. Easy peasy. \nVisit the website for more. https://ameswriterscollective.org/
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/write-together-tuesdays-ames-writes-collective/2025-10-14/
LOCATION:Ames Writers Collective / Fifth Street Writers\, 612 5th St\, 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:20251014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T204640
CREATED:20251003T024541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T024541Z
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SUMMARY:Portrait Painting Ages 18+ - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Portrait Painting Ages 18+\n\n\nArt of the Self Portrait\,  Ages 18+\nTuesdays\, 6 – 8 pm\nOct.14 – 28 (3 weeks)\n$85 \nStudents will explore the art of oil painting self-portraits using a mirror. Students will learn to explore color\, likeness\, and the many ways of depicting oneself on canvas. Oil paint focused\, but other media are also welcome. All skill levels are welcome! \nInstructor: Zack Bukovich\nClass Size Limit: 10\nStudio Location: TBA \nStudent supply list:\nChoose preferred type of Paint: Gouache\, Acrylic or Oil Paint \n\n4-6 canvases\, panels or paper\, between 9 x12” and 16 x 20”\n\nGouache or Acrylic Supplies: \n\nGouache or Acrylic paints: A simple color palette of basic colors (red\, blue\, yellow\, black\, white and brown).\nBrushes*\n\nOil Painting Supplies: \n\nOil Paints: Titanium white\, warm yellow and cool yellow (usually cadmium yellow and lemon yellow)\, warm red and cool red (usually cadmium red and alizarin crimson) and ultramarine blue; other colors of your choice (bring what you have).\nMixed sized brushes (can be bristle or synthetic)*\nPalette Knife\nPalette surface (sheets are fine)\nOdorless Turpentine or Gamsol\nPaint mixing tray\n*The Octagon will provide  paper towels\, pencils\, gently used paintbrushes of varying type and size.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/portrait-painting-ages-18-octagon-center-for-the-arts/2025-10-14/
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:20251014T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T204640
CREATED:20251003T015001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T015001Z
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SUMMARY:Autumn Pumpkins in Watercolor & Acrylic\, Ages 16+ - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Autumn Pumpkins in Watercolor & Acrylic\, Ages 16+\nTues.\, Oct. 14\n6:30 – 8 p.m.\n$30\nCapture the beauty of the season by painting autumn pumpkins using watercolor and diluted acrylics. This relaxed workshop is open to all skill levels and focuses on exploring color\, shape\, and layering techniques to create expressive\, small scale seasonal still lifes. All materials provided.\nInstructor: Kelsey Wilson\nAdams Studio\nClass Size Limit: 12\nLearn more about Kelsey Wilson’s art: http://www.kelseywilsonstudio.com/\nInstagram: @Kelseywilson.art
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/autumn-pumpkins-in-watercolor-acrylic-ages-16-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:20251014T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T210000
DTSTAMP:20260624T204640
CREATED:20250918T220214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T220214Z
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SUMMARY:Guest Artist: Yeil Park\, cello
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Yeil Park (pronounced ‘Yale’) is a dynamic cellist who enjoys his career as a soloist\, chamber musician\, orchestral musician\, and educator in Arizona. He has served as Acting Principal Cellist of Sedona Symphony\, Arizona Philharmonic\, and was a tenured member of Arizona Opera. Other orchestral engagements include Arizona Musicfest\, Castleton Festival Orchestra\, and as a regular substitute with The Phoenix Symphony\, Tucson Symphony Orchestra\, and the Des Moines Symphony. As a chamber musician\, he has collaborated with members of The Cleveland Orchestra\, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra\, the St. Lawrence String Quartet\, the Shanghai Quartet\, the Brentano String Quartet\, and The Ying Quartet. Other highlights include performing the Elgar Cello Concerto and Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations as the winner of ISU’s Concert of Soloists competition. \nDr. Park served as the cello faculty at Glendale Community College. He received his Doctorate in Cello Performance at Arizona State University\, where he served as teaching assistant to Tom Landschoot and wrote his dissertation on the efficacy of Skype lessons through quantitative analysis. He received his MM in Cello Performance at Arizona State University and was the recipient of the Atsumi Cello Scholarship. He received his BM magna cum laude at Iowa State University\, where he studied with George Work of the Ames Piano Quartet. Previous teachers include Dr. Julie McGinnis Sturm\, Hans Jørgen Jensen\, Stephen Geber\, and Yehuda Hanani. \nThis concert will have a livestream.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/guest-artist-yeil-park-cello/
LOCATION:Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall\, ISU\, 300 Union Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T110000
DTSTAMP:20260624T204640
CREATED:20251003T021727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T021727Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Explorations October - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Creative Explorations October\n\n\nCreative Explorations\, 3 – 5 years with an adult partner*\nWednesdays\, 10 – 11 am\n$65 for each 4 week session \nOct. 1 – 22\nAdditional session\, Oct. 29 – Nov. 19 \nEnjoy creative learning through the art making process using a variety of sensory materials\, traditional and nontraditional supplies. New skills will be practiced\, while the “process of making” will be the fundamental goal for the child. Materials like paint\, charcoal\, fabric\, plastic\, sculpture media\, glue\, cardboard\, paper\, etc. will be used. The use of scissors and proper handling of materials and color mixing will also be explored. Guardians are encouraged to participate in class activities. \n*Children who are 5 years old may be more developmentally willing/able to work alone on their projects. If so\, guardians are encouraged to stay on site either in the studio or in the adjacent lounge area during class. \nClass limit: 6 children/adult pairs\nInstructor: Beth Weninger\nHunziker Studio
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/creative-explorations-october-octagon-center-for-the-arts/2025-10-15/
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:20251015T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260624T204640
CREATED:20250922T193829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T193829Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz Night: Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Two words that can really pique some interest – Adult Beverages.  Listening to live jazz while enjoying an icy cold (insert your favorite drink here) will finally be possible.  jazzONE and the ISU Jazz Combos take their show on the road to the famed Maintenance Shop\, situated in the ISU Memorial Union.  This show is a collaboration with the ISU Beer Lab.  Learn more about their origins\, process\, and future plans\, all while sipping their designer products.  Listen to tunes by the Stan Kenton band\, composer Duke Ellington\, electric trumpeter Miles Davis\, drummer Buddy Rich\, guitarist John Scofield\, 90s rockers Oasis\, and a song made famous by Pee Wee Herman.  Join the fun on Wednesday\, October 15 at 7:30 pm at the Maintenance Shop for Jazz Night – Happy Hour.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/jazz-night-happy-hour/
LOCATION:ISU Memorial Union-Maintenance Shop\, 2229 Lincoln Way\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T120000
DTSTAMP:20260624T204640
CREATED:20251003T050448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T050448Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of the Haibun with Katherine Larson - Ames Writers Collective
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ames Writers Collective/Fifth Street Writers for the “Art of the Haibun” with poet\, Katherine Larson. \nKatherine Larson is the author of two collections of poetry—Radial Symmetry (Yale University Press\, 2011)\, selected by Louise Glück as winner of the Yale Series of Younger Poets\, and The Speechless Ones (Interlinea Press\, 2016)\, recipient of the Vercelli International Civic Poetry Prize (former recipients include Yevgeny Yevtushenko and Adam Zagajewski). Her forthcoming book\, Wedding of the Foxes (Milkweed Editions\, 2025)\, is a collection of lyric essays. Larson’s work has appeared in numerous literary journals including AGNI\, Alaska Quarterly Review\, Blackbird\, Boulevard\, Crab Orchard Review\, Kenyon Review\, The Massachusetts Review\, Notre Dame Review\, Orion\, Poetry\, and Poetry Northwest and anthologized in Read America(s): An Anthology\, Prentice Hall’s Literature: An Introduction to Reading and Writing\, and Firsts: 100 Years of Yale Younger Poets. \nShe is the recipient of a Ruth Lilly Fellowship\, a Kate Tufts Discovery Award\, the Larry Levis Reading Prize\, the Union League Civic and Arts Foundation Poetry Prize\, and the Foreword Indies Gold Medal in Poetry. She has taught in the Stonecoast MFA Program at the University of Southern Maine and the University of Arizona Poetry Center. She is currently active with organizations and artists dedicated to conservation and environmental education in the Sonoran Desert and Gulf of California. \nTO REGISTER\, click here! Cost: $15 (students) to $25. \nThis event is held in partnership with the Iowa State University MFA Program in Creative Writing and Environment Pearl Holgrefe Visiting Writers Series.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/the-art-of-the-haibun-with-katherine-larson-ames-writers-collective/
LOCATION:Ames Writers Collective / Fifth Street Writers\, 612 5th St\, 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:20251016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T204640
CREATED:20251003T023158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T023158Z
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SUMMARY:Belly Dance: 6 Week Class\, OCT - NOV\, ages 14+ - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Belly Dance: 6 Week Class\, OCT – NOV\, ages 14+\n\n\nBelly Dance\, Ages 14+\nThursdays\, 6 – 7 p.m. with optional choreography and intermediate technique from 7 – 8 p.m.\nOctober 2 – November 6 (6 weeks)\n$50\nor\n$10/session\, “Drop In” Rate \nThis beginner – friendly class is designed for anyone interested in exploring the graceful and expressive art of belly dance. Each session begins with a gentle warm-up with stretching exercises to improve flexibility and get you in the groove. Skilled instructor\, Melinda\, of Mirage Middle Eastern Dance Troupe\, will cover basic techniques\, isolation exercises and short combinations. Connect with other dancers in a supportive and encouraging environment. Wear comfortable clothing. \nInstructor: Melinda Jenkins-Moore\nClass Size Limit: 12\nStudio Location: Dance Studio\, 2nd Floor
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/belly-dance-6-week-class-oct-nov-ages-14-octagon-center-for-the-arts/2025-10-16/
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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