An exhibition reception for Karen Cooper's solo exhibition - "The Faces I've Seen." - will be held at the Octagon Center for the Arts Community Gallery tonight from 6 - 7 p.m. Karen Cooper was born and raised in Nebraska, and then moved across the river to live in Iowa. From 2013 thru 2017, Karen […]
"The Faces I've Seen." a solo exhibition by Karen Cooper, is on display at the Octagon Center for the Arts Community Gallery until Saturday, January 11. Hours: Mon. - Wed., 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Thurs., 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. An exhibition […]
Wear your fuzzy PJs and celebrate the solstice with activities for all ages! Sat, Dec 21, 2:30 - 5:00 p.m.* *Optional drop-in crafting from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. learn about the winter solstice, sip on hot chocolate, and enjoy various activities to prepare for the longest night of the year. SCHEDULE: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.: […]
In this workshop, students will learn the beginnings of musical theater acting, dancing, and singing. Students will work together to rehearse and perform exciting ensemble pieces. No previous experience necessary! There will be a showcase for family and friends on Dec 31 at 2:30 p.m. Grades 2-5 Dec 30 & 31 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 […]
Join us for frost covered fun at Winter Break Camp! Monday, December 30 , 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Children will get the chance to explore the Gardens while doing science and STEM experiments, artistic activities, and outdoor discoveries to keep their minds and bodies moving during break. Designed for students in grades 1-5 (Ages […]
In this workshop, students will learn the beginnings of musical theater acting, dancing, and singing. Students will work together to rehearse and perform exciting ensemble pieces. No previous experience necessary! There will be a showcase for family and friends on Dec 31 at 2:30 p.m. Grades 2-5 Dec 30 & 31 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 […]
In this workshop, students will build their skills in musical theater-style acting, dancing, and singing. Students will work together to rehearse and perform exciting ensemble pieces, while learning about musicals as a whole. No previous experience necessary! There will be a showcase for family and friends on Jan 4 at 3:30p.m. Grades 6 - 12 […]
Join the Ames Writers Collective at Fifth Street Writers, 612 5th St., on the 1st Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. Together we’ll write in community on our writing projects. To celebrate our 1st Fifth Street Writers Open Write on January 4th, we’ll open our doors at 9:30 a.m. Grab a coffee […]
Date & Time: Tuesdays, Jan. 7 to Jan. 28 (4 weeks); 9:15 - 10 a.m. each week Location: Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Ave Ames, IA 50010 Hunziker Studio Octagon Center for the Arts, Ames, IA Instructor: Beth Weninger Description: Exploring Art, ages 18 months - 3 years with an adult partner. Children […]
Enjoy an embodied awareness walk through the beautiful garden spaces at Reiman Gardens! Explore your senses with a Forest Bathing Walk every season, with activities unique to each one. Forest therapy, inspired by Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese philosophy of "forest bathing," boosts immunity, lowers blood pressure and stress hormones, prevents and relieves stress and anxiety, and […]