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SUMMARY:Chinese New Year Celebration - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Families are invited to help celebrate the Chinese New Year through cultural food\, crafts\, and presentations. \nFarwell T. Brown Auditorium \nPresented in partnership with Ames Public Library and Ames Chinese Language Academy.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/chinese-new-year-celebration-ames-public-library/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pokémon Club - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Calling all school-aged Poké-Kids! Come learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game and use a Library-supplied deck to battle other players. You can bring your decks to talk and strategize with other players\, but card trading will not be allowed. Don’t want to play? Come to watch others\, enjoy Poké-art activities\, chat with other kids\, and build a supportive community of friends! Farwell T. Brown Auditorium \nKids ages 8 and under need to bring a caregiver along to help. Caregivers: not sure what Pokémon is all about? This is a great opportunity to learn along with your kids! \nSupported by Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/pokemon-club-ames-public-library/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: The Running Man – ISU Student Union Board
DESCRIPTION:A man joins a game show in which contestants\, allowed to flee anywhere in the world\, are pursued by “hunters” hired to kill them. \n2025 | R | 2hr 13min \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-the-running-man-isu-student-union-board/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:Carver Hall\, Room 0101\, 411 Morrill Rd\, Ames\, IA 50011\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: French - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in French. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-french-ames-public-library-2/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T014432Z
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SUMMARY:Uralla - KHOI Radio
DESCRIPTION:KHOI Radio presents a Music From the Heart of Iowa event with the Australian-tinged jazz music quintet\, Uralla.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/uralla-khoi-radio/
LOCATION:KHOI Community Radio\, 622 Douglas Ave.\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="KHOI Community Radio":MAILTO:radio@khoifm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175341
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SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: Russian - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Russian. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-russian-ames-public-library-2/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175341
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T055305Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: Japanese - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Japanese. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1 \n 
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-french-ames-public-library-3-2/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T133000
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SUMMARY:30th International Festival of Women Composers - Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall
DESCRIPTION:The 30th International Festival of Women Composers is organized by Dr. Miriam Zach\, Founder/Creative Director of the annual Festivals in Europe and the States and the Margaret Zach International Women Composers Library (iwclib.org). The concert\, with her ISU Organ/Harpsichord studio\, is on Saturday\, February 21\, 2026 at 1:30pm located in the Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall in the Department of Music and Theatre on the Iowa State University campus. Additionally\, a service with music by women composers will be on Sunday\, March 15\, 2026 at 10am at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ames\, Iowa. \nPlease contact festival founder Dr. Miriam Zach at minerva@iastate.edu for more information. \nThis concert will have a livestream.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/30th-international-festival-of-women-composers-martha-ellen-tye-recital-hall/
LOCATION:Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall\, ISU\, 300 Union Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T110000
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SUMMARY:Family Storytime - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Children of all ages and their grown-ups are invited to this storytime to build listening\, language\, and literacy skills through music\, movement\, song and action rhymes. Each week will feature a new theme.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/family-storytime-ames-public-library-3/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T170000
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SUMMARY:Octagonal: The All Media Show - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the PUBLIC RECEPTION: Jan. 22\, 2026 in the Community Gallery!\nAwards will be announced during the reception.\n\nOctagonal: The All-Media Show is the annual\, juried all-media exhibition at the Octagon Center for the Arts in Ames\, Iowa. Originally titled the Clay and Paper Show\, the exhibit opened in 1968 to provide an opportunity to the central Iowa arts community. Over the past 57 years\, the exhibit morphed over the decades to become the Clay\, Fiber\, Paper\, Glass\, Metal\, Wood Exhibit that has featured hundreds of artists from dozens of states. The newest version of the exhibit\, Octagonal: The All-Media Show\, launched in 2018 taking a note from the past while moving forward to continue to provide an exciting opportunity for artists across Iowa\, the Midwest\, and the nation. This exhibit features a regionally-recognized juror each year\, attracts artists from across the United States\, and provides significant cash awards.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/octagonal-the-all-media-show-octagon-center-for-the-arts-3/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T190000
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SUMMARY:Fifth and Clark Friday Series - Ames City Auditorium
DESCRIPTION:Fifth and Clark Fridays\, a popular concert series hosted by Ames City Auditorium\, 515 Clark Ave.\, returns on Fri.\, Feb. 20 with Dan Tedesco with Dan Trilk. \nDan Tedesco live is a solo folk-grunge hurricane delivering dynamic\, genre-bending performances that transform guitar and effects into full-band intensity. Each show is a journey through textured soundscapes\, melodic storytelling\, and unpredictable energy—equal parts intimacy and sonic adventure. \nTo hear Dan Tedesco: https://open.spotify.com/artist/45WRkaSWSW0Lx1CpmCJSdP… \nDan Trilk is a singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist from Norwalk\, IA. \nAdmission to this event is $10. Advance tickets are on sale now\, or you can pay at the door. Students will receive 2-for-1 admission by showing their student IDs at the door! \nThese shows are made possible with generous funding from The Iowa Arts Council and The National Endowment for the Arts. \nAdditional dates in the series include: \nMarch 6 — TBA \nMarch 20 — Courtney Krause \nMarch 27 — Display Case \nApril 10 — Brother Trucker \nApril 24 — The Weary Ramblers \nThis is an all-ages show\, and admission for the series is $10. Students can receive two-for-one admission at the door with a valid student ID. This leg of the series is made possible with a generous grant from the Iowa Arts Council\, and the National Endowment for the Arts. \nFor more information\, visit the City’s website or the Ames City Auditorium and Durham Bandshell Facebook page.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/fifth-and-clark-friday-series-ames-city-auditorium/
LOCATION:Ames City Auditorium\, 520 6th St\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames City Auditorium":MAILTO:craig.kaufman@cityofames.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175342
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SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: The Running Man – ISU Student Union Board
DESCRIPTION:A man joins a game show in which contestants\, allowed to flee anywhere in the world\, are pursued by “hunters” hired to kill them. \n2025 | R | 2hr 13min \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-the-running-man-isu-student-union-board/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:Carver Hall\, Room 0101\, 411 Morrill Rd\, Ames\, IA 50011\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175342
CREATED:20260124T210218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T210218Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Book vs. Movie: Book Club - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Hey teens\, take a front row seat in the ultimate showdown: book vs. movie! \nEvery month\, we’ll feature a teen book that’s been made into a movie. Come to the book club to chat about the book and eat snacks. OR come to movie night to watch the movie version and eat snacks. OR\, come to both! \nStop by the Teen Space or Youth Services Desk to let us know if you need a copy of the next book. \nThis Month: Hidden Figures (Young Readers’ Edition) by Margot Lee Shetterly and the 2016 movie (MPAA rating PG) \nTeen Space \nSupported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/teen-book-vs-movie-book-club-ames-public-library-3/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175342
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SUMMARY:Optimae Life Services at APL - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Staff from Optimae Life Services will be available in the Library to connect visitors with resources for mental health\, home health\, and community integration services. Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room – 2nd floor \n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/optimae-life-services-at-apl-ames-public-library/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T160000
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CREATED:20260202T195117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T223918Z
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SUMMARY:America 250: Prairie\, Plows\, and the People's College - University Museums
DESCRIPTION:America 250: Prairie\, Plows\, and the People’s College\nFebruary – October 2026 \nAmerica 250: Prairie\, Plows\, and the People’s College honors key people\, moments\, objects\, and experiences centered within Farm House through more than 250 primary source objects. The exhibition presents six themes—Early Iowa State Agricultural College and Model Farm\, Early Iowa\, Immigration\, National Imagery\, Native Stories\, and Innovation and the Victorian Home—through decorative arts\, textiles\, furniture\, agricultural implements\, and documents that trace the land-grant university’s heritage and the nation’s evolution. \nVisitors will see George Washington Carver featured in the 1896 Bomb yearbook as the first Black man to enroll\, graduate\, and teach at Iowa State; a hand-painted Norwegian Rosemaling trunk from 1852 personalized with the name “Anna”; Mary Beaumont Welch’s 1884 cookbook from the first Department of Domestic Economy in the nation; the VEISHA bicycle from the 1890s; and early student yearbooks revealing timeless aspects of college life. \nReflective questions appear throughout the exhibition\, inviting visitors to consider how historical narratives continue to shape contemporary society. Topics range from the Morrill Act of 1862 and land-grant universities to immigration patterns in Iowa\, Indigenous history\, and Victorian-era technological innovation. \nOn July 4\, 2026\, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of its founding. Farm House Museum\, built in 1860 as Iowa State’s first building\, has been central to the development of campus\, Iowa State heritage\, education\, innovation\, and national policy.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/america-250-prairie-plows-and-the-peoples-college-2/2026-02-20/
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:20260220T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175342
CREATED:20260120T041216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T041216Z
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SUMMARY:Storybook S.T.E.M. - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Families are invited to enjoy a short storytime and get hands-on with a fun related STEM activity for all ages!
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/storybook-s-t-e-m-ames-public-library-2/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T173000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175342
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/2026-02-20/
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:20260220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175342
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/2026-02-20/
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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SUMMARY:Noah Guthrie – ISU Student Union Board\, M-Shop
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 7:30pm | Show starts @ 8pm\nTICKETS: $15 ($10 w/ ISU Student ID) in advance | $2 increase day-of-show \nGenre: folk / Americana\nFor fans of: Ben Rector\, Matt Nathanson\, Colin & Caroline\, Megan Davies\, Glee\n— THIS WILL BE A SEATED SHOW — \nNoah Guthrie is an Americana singer-songwriter and musician hailing from South Carolina. Known for his soulful voice and heartfelt songwriting\, Guthrie has made a significant impact on the music scene with his unique blend of country\, Americana\, and rock influences. He first gained widespread attention with his viral YouTube covers\, which showcased his powerful vocals and garnered millions of views. \nGuthrie’s talent caught the eye of television producers\, leading to his appearances on popular shows such as NBC’s America’s Got Talent and Dancing with the Stars\, as well as the hit FOX series Glee\, where he played the character Roderick Meeks in the final season. These appearances helped broaden his audience and solidified his presence in the entertainment industry. \nThroughout his career\, Guthrie has had the honor of opening for several legendary artists\, most notably performing 12 shows with the iconic Willie Nelson. This experience not only highlighted Guthrie’s abilities as a performer but also connected him with new fans and industry veterans alike. His heartfelt\, honest songwriting\, dedication to his craft and ability to connect with audiences continues to propel his career forward in the Americana music scene. \n \n_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nTICKETING NOTES: All sales are final | A 3% processing fee is applied to online purchases | All tickets are subject to a non-refundable $2 MidwesTIX service fee | Ticket prices increase $2 day-of-show | Each and every ISU student ticket will require a valid\, unique ISU student ID at the door to avoid an upcharge to the public price. \n— Proof of age required for alcohol purchases —\n    (selection of beer/wine/hard-seltzers available)
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/noah-guthrie-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:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175342
CREATED:20260124T205807Z
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SUMMARY:Learn with the League: Free Speech in Public Education - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Join League of Women Voters for a free presentation by education professional Joanne Tubbs. \nThis discussion explores the complex and evolving landscape of free speech within public education\, focusing on the rights and limitations faced by public employees—especially educators. \nThrough a discussion of legal precedents\, policy implications\, and real-world scenarios\, we’ll examine how speech on social media and other platforms intersects with professional responsibilities. \nKey questions include: What protections do teachers have under the First Amendment? Can educators be disciplined or terminated for speech made outside the classroom? How do school districts balance institutional interests with individual rights? Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the legal framework and practical considerations surrounding free expression in public schools. \nPARTICIPATE IN PERSON OR ONLINE.\nRotary Room \nTo join the Zoom Meeting\, use the following link:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86386095005?pwd=JLbZ5xbe1CGKPx2hNkPGRZuIzLU8cg.1\nJoanne Tubbs is a seasoned education professional with over three decades of experience in education policy\, legislation\, and educator preparation. She currently serves as the Director of Educator Preparation Programs at Iowa State University. Prior to her current role\, Joanne spent 13 years at the Iowa Department of Education\, serving as the Lead Consultant for the Board of Educational Examiners. Her career also includes leadership roles in Des Moines Public Schools\, where she worked as a curriculum director\, and earlier as a classroom teacher in central Iowa. Joanne holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Iowa State University\, a Master’s degree in Music Education\, and a second Master’s in School Administration\, both from Drake University.\nPresented in partnership with Ames Public Library and League of Women Voters of Ames & Story County.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/learn-with-the-league-free-speech-in-public-education-ames-public-library/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175342
CREATED:20260120T003216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T003216Z
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SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: The Running Man – ISU Student Union Board
DESCRIPTION:A man joins a game show in which contestants\, allowed to flee anywhere in the world\, are pursued by “hunters” hired to kill them. \n2025 | R | 2hr 13min \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-the-running-man-isu-student-union-board/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Carver Hall\, Room 0101\, 411 Morrill Rd\, Ames\, IA 50011\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175342
CREATED:20260120T035938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T035938Z
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SUMMARY:Baby Time - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories\, songs\, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you. \nBabies and caregivers are welcome to stay and play after the event! Storytime Room
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/baby-time-ames-public-library-6/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175342
CREATED:20260217T220843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T222051Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Meetup | Memento Mori - University Museums
DESCRIPTION:Step inside the Farm House Museum\, where time stands still and the shadows whisper. Explore crafts and activities inspired by real Victorian funerary and mourning rituals—arrange your own funeral bouquet\, etch your name upon a casket plaque\, write your epitaph and sit for the faux-est mortem photograph. Complimentary snacks… for the living. \nMuseum Meetups are free and open to all ISU students. Drop by any time between 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.! No registration required. \nP.S. Memento mori is a Latin phrase meaning “remember that you must die\,” and it refers to a practice\, artistic symbol\, or concept used to remember the inevitability of death. The phrase is meant to inspire a more meaningful and purposeful life by reminding people to focus on what is truly essential.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/museum-meetup-memento-mori-university-museums/
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:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175342
CREATED:20260124T193409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T193409Z
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Spend a few hours relaxing while creating beautiful mandalas and enjoying meditative music. This free event is open to ages 16+ and refreshments will be available for a donation.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/third-thursday-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:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175342
CREATED:20251103T022920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T022920Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: Chinese - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Chinese. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. PEO Room \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1 \n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-chinese-ames-public-library/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175342
CREATED:20260120T033548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T033548Z
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SUMMARY:Unitypoint Health - Eyerly Ball at the Library
DESCRIPTION:Staff from UnityPoint Health – Eyerly Ball will be available in the Library to connect you with mental health services. \n\nThursdays\, 2 – 3 p.m. on the second floor\, Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room\n\nUnityPoint Health – Eyerly Ball offers a full continuum of mental health services and treatment to meet the needs of our community\, from family and individual counseling to outpatient care for all ages. Eyerly Ball’s core focus is on outpatient\, residential\, community outreach\, care coordination and crisis services.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/unitypoint-health-eyerly-ball-at-the-library/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175342
CREATED:20260202T195117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T223918Z
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SUMMARY:America 250: Prairie\, Plows\, and the People's College - University Museums
DESCRIPTION:America 250: Prairie\, Plows\, and the People’s College\nFebruary – October 2026 \nAmerica 250: Prairie\, Plows\, and the People’s College honors key people\, moments\, objects\, and experiences centered within Farm House through more than 250 primary source objects. The exhibition presents six themes—Early Iowa State Agricultural College and Model Farm\, Early Iowa\, Immigration\, National Imagery\, Native Stories\, and Innovation and the Victorian Home—through decorative arts\, textiles\, furniture\, agricultural implements\, and documents that trace the land-grant university’s heritage and the nation’s evolution. \nVisitors will see George Washington Carver featured in the 1896 Bomb yearbook as the first Black man to enroll\, graduate\, and teach at Iowa State; a hand-painted Norwegian Rosemaling trunk from 1852 personalized with the name “Anna”; Mary Beaumont Welch’s 1884 cookbook from the first Department of Domestic Economy in the nation; the VEISHA bicycle from the 1890s; and early student yearbooks revealing timeless aspects of college life. \nReflective questions appear throughout the exhibition\, inviting visitors to consider how historical narratives continue to shape contemporary society. Topics range from the Morrill Act of 1862 and land-grant universities to immigration patterns in Iowa\, Indigenous history\, and Victorian-era technological innovation. \nOn July 4\, 2026\, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of its founding. Farm House Museum\, built in 1860 as Iowa State’s first building\, has been central to the development of campus\, Iowa State heritage\, education\, innovation\, and national policy.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/america-250-prairie-plows-and-the-peoples-college-2/2026-02-19/
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:20260219T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175342
CREATED:20260120T015038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T015038Z
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SUMMARY:Family Story Time - 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-story-time-ames-public-library/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175342
CREATED:20251129T173413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T173413Z
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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-2/2026-02-19/
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:20260219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175342
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/2026-02-19/
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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