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SUMMARY:Curator’s Tour: Tell Me a Story - University Museums
DESCRIPTION:Origin stories\, cautionary tales\, celebrations. Storytelling shapes who we are and helps us understand ourselves and the world around us. \nExplore the Tell Me a Story exhibition at the Brunnier Art Museum co-curators Michèle Schaal\, Professor of French and Women’s and Gender Studies\, and museum curator Adrienne Gennett for the only joint curator-led public tour of this exhibition. Guests can experience art and cultural objects that tell stories from around the world\, some familiar\, others completely unknown to Western audiences. Decorative arts\, textiles\, and other works of art spanning centuries and continents reveal how creators across cultures have transmitted narratives with visuals that can reinforce morals\, educate viewers\, and preserve traditions. \nDiscover tales and storytelling methods both new and old. Don’t miss it! \nThis is a free tour\, open to the public. The exhibition Tell Me a Story is on view January 20 – July 24\, 2026 at the Brunnier Art Museum. \nHours: Tuesday – Friday\, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\, Saturday & Sunday\, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/curators-tour-tell-me-a-story-university-museums/
LOCATION:Brunnier Art Museum\, 1800 Center Dr #295\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Place to Mend\, FREE EVENT\, 4th Thursdays\, ages 21+ - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:A Place to Mend\, FREE EVENT\, 4th Thursdays\, ages 21+\n\n\nA Place to Mend\nEvery 4th Thursday\n5:30 – 8 p.m. \nNew in 2026: Monthly Skill Building Themes \nCheck the Octagon calendar for monthly topics! \nAs always\, Mending nights are free\, or a suggested donation of $5 for instruction\, tips -n- tricks.\nAges 21+ (Feel free to bring your favorite beverage; alcoholic or non-alcoholic) \nHave a few mending/repair projects you have been wanting to work on? Gather them up and join the Octagon for some creative\, productive\, and soulful fun. You are encouraged to bring any projects to work on\, i.e… knitting\, crochet\, needle work\, whatever. We will have a special guest\, and author of  Mend it Better\, Kristin Roach\, with us for this community gathering. Kristin is also a published author of worldwide knitting patterns\, the Craftleftovers zine series\, a community organizer\, artist\, and owner of Little Woods: Herbs and Teas in downtown Ames. \nEvent Location: Octagon Center for the Arts\nReading Room\n3rd Floor
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/a-place-to-mend-free-event-4th-thursdays-ages-21-octagon-center-for-the-arts/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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SUMMARY:Dementia Caregiver Support Group - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Caring for someone with dementia can bring challenging moments. Join others who understand the journey and share your experiences\, and leave with practical\, confidence-building tools you can use right away. \nAll caregivers are welcome. Dale H. Ross Board Room \nCheck the Ames Public Library’s calendar for specific topic each month. \nPresented in partnership with Ames Public Library\, Dementia Friendly Iowa\, and Home Care Assistance.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/dementia-caregiver-support-group-ames-public-library/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T183000
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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-6/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: Wicked: For Good – ISU Student Union Board
DESCRIPTION:Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West\, Elphaba lives in exile in the Ozian forest\, while Glinda resides at the palace in Emerald City\, reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch\, she’ll need to reunite with Glinda to transform herself\, and all of Oz\, for good. \n2025 | PG | 2hr 17min \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-wicked-for-good-isu-student-union-board/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:Carver Hall\, Room 0101\, 411 Morrill Rd\, Ames\, IA 50011\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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SUMMARY:Guest Artist: Ned McGowan - Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall
DESCRIPTION:Ned McGowan (1970) is a American-Dutch composer\, flutist\, researcher and teacher\, living in Amsterdam\, the Netherlands. Known for rhythmical vitality and technical virtuosity\, his music has won awards and been performed at Carnegie Hall\, Concertgebouw and Purcell Room and other halls and festivals around the world by many orchestras\, ensembles and soloists. As a flutist he plays classical\, contemporary and improvisation concerts internationally and he has a special love for the contrabass flute. \nHis works include Concerto for iPad & Orchestra (2012) which has been performed in the Netherlands\, the United States and Brazil\, Workshop (2004) for recorder and tape\, six pièces mécaniques (2012)\, written for Calefax & Eric Vloemans\, Cleveland Times (2016)\, commissioned for the NFA Flute Convention\, Bantammer Swing (2008)\, a concerto for contrabass flute and orchestra\, which premiered in Carnegie Hall by the American Composers Orchestra\, Garden of Iniquitous Creatures (2016)\, for the Grammy Award winning sextet Eighth Blackbird\, and the recent Concerto for Indian Percussion\, for BC Manjunath. \nNed teaches composition\, Advanced Rhythm and Pulse\, and is Head of Artistic Research at the Utrecht Conservatory. He is currently finishing a PhD at the Leiden University and the DocARTES program in Ghent. He holds degrees in composition from the Royal Conservatory The Hague and in flute from the Cleveland Institute of Music and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. In 2014\, he was awarded the Alumni Achievement Award from the Cleveland Institute of Music. He is the founder and director of the International Rhythm Course\, a series of course in Utrecht and India dedicated to learning\, exploring and performing rhythm.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/guest-artist-ned-mcgowan-martha-ellen-tye-recital-hall/
LOCATION:Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall\, ISU\, 300 Union Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dancing with the Stars: Live! - Stephens Auditorium
DESCRIPTION:Dancing with the Stars is hotter than ever — and now it’s hitting the road with a 74-date tour across North America! After a sold-out tour earlier this year\, DWTS returns in 2026 with a brand-new live show\, returning to Stephens Auditorium on Thurs.\, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through www.ticketmaster.com\, at www.dwstour.com or at the Stephens Auditorium Ticket Office. Ticket prices start at $59.50 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change. \nThis year’s stage spectacular will feature fan-favorite professional dancers from the #1 hit television series in a mix of standout routines from DWTS’ record-breaking Season 34 and fresh performances created just for the stage. Last year’s show at Stephens was a sell-out. \nWith more than 35 million votes cast weekly by viewers\, Dancing with the Stars: Live! jumps from screen to stage with an all-star cast of professional dancers: Brandon Armstrong\, Alan Bersten\, Valentin Chmerkovskiy\, Jenna Johnson\, Daniella Karagach\, Pasha Pashkov\, Emma Slater\, Ezra Sosa\, Britt Stewart and Hailey Bills. Under the direction of Emmy Award- winning choreographer Mandy Moore (La La Land\, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour)\, these fan favorites bring the artistry and athleticism of the ballroom to life in an unforgettable live experience. \nThe momentum comes at a high point for the franchise: the Season 34 premiere ranked as the #1 most mentioned show on social media across all broadcast and cable\, and generated more than double the number of audience votes compared to the Season 33 premiere. That passion now extends beyond the ballroom\, offering audiences nationwide the rare opportunity to experience the energy\, excitement\, and star power of Dancing with the Stars live on stage. \n“We cannot wait for all the fans of DWTS to come out and enjoy the show we have dreamed up for this year’s tour. These dancers are simply the best in the world at what they do\, and we hope that everyone is as thrilled as we are to enjoy this one-of-a kind all-new show that brings the tv show we all love to life LIVE in venues across North America.” – Jared Paul\, Faculty Inc \n“Dancing with the Stars has been captivating fans for two decades\, and the passion for the show has never been stronger. Last year\, the tour sold out in every city for the first time in franchise history\, so we extended the run—and sold those shows out as well. More than anything\, it’s incredible to see the fandom and energy on the road. The tour gives our professional dancers the chance to connect and directly interact with the very people who cheer for them and vote for them each week. That connection\, coupled with the exhilaration of experiencing these performances live\, makes the tour a truly unforgettable experience for fans nationwide\,”  \n– Ryan O’Dowd\, President of Unscripted\, BBC Studios\, and Executive Producer on Dancing with the Stars \nVIP: VIP packages will be available and include Premium Tickets\, Meet & Greet Photo Opportunity\, interactive experience with members of the DWTS touring cast\, Exclusive Merchandise and more. Details and info at dwtstour.com.  \nFor the full list of tour dates and tickets\, please visit dwtstour.com. \n“Dancing with the Stars: Live!” is produced by Faculty Productions in association with BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions and is promoted by Live Nation and NS2. “Dancing with the Stars” airs live Tuesday nights (8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT) on ABC\, Disney+ and is available to stream the next day on Hulu.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/dancing-with-the-stars-live-stephens-auditorium/
LOCATION:Stephens Auditorium\, 1900 Center Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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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/2026-02-27/
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: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/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T110000
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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-2/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T160000
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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-2/2026-02-27/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T174702
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SUMMARY:Teen Book vs. Movie: Movie Night - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Hey teens\, take a front row seat in the ultimate showdown: book vs. movie! In the Teen Space. \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. \nCheck the Ames Public Library website for movie / book titles! \nSupported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/teen-book-vs-movie-movie-night-ames-public-library/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:IA
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T190000
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SUMMARY:Friday Soirée - Maintenance Shop
DESCRIPTION:ISU MUSIC AND THEATRE students present the semester’s first FRIDAY SOIRÉE on Friday\, February 27 from 5-7 pm in the Memorial Union’s Maintenance Shop. \nA soirée is “an evening gathering for conversation\, performance\, and music.” Join Music and Theatre faculty\, staff\, and students in this time of fellowship and informal performance opportunity.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/friday-soiree-maintenance-shop/
LOCATION:ISU Memorial Union-Maintenance Shop\, 2229 Lincoln Way\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: Wicked: For Good – ISU Student Union Board
DESCRIPTION:Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West\, Elphaba lives in exile in the Ozian forest\, while Glinda resides at the palace in Emerald City\, reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch\, she’ll need to reunite with Glinda to transform herself\, and all of Oz\, for good. \n2025 | PG | 2hr 17min \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-wicked-for-good-isu-student-union-board/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:Carver Hall\, Room 0101\, 411 Morrill Rd\, Ames\, IA 50011\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T190000
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SUMMARY:Southbound - KHOI Radio
DESCRIPTION:KHOI hosts Southbound\, a tribute to The Allman Brothers Band\, for their Mid-Winter Fundraising Concert. \nTickets are available at https://app.tickettailor.com/events/aps2/2045823 and at the door.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/southbound-khoi-radio/
LOCATION:Ames City Auditorium\, 520 6th St\, 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:20260227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T174702
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SUMMARY:Cabaret: Echoes of the Eras - Ames Choral Society
DESCRIPTION:The Ames Choral Society’s annual Cabaret performances will feature familiar music from the past several decades that all will enjoy! There will be full chorus and small group numbers\, plus solos from several members of the Choral society. You are invited to enjoy performances on Fri.\, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. and Sat.\, Feb. 28 at 3 p.m.  at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church\, 209 Colorado\, Ames.  Tickets are available online at ameschoral.org/events or will be available at the door.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/cabaret-echoes-of-the-eras-ames-choral-society/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church\, 209 Colorado Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Choral Society":MAILTO:ameschoralsociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T174702
CREATED:20260124T211300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T211300Z
UID:10003775-1772272800-1772276400@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Lights Out Iowa! Saving Iowa's Birds and Pollinators - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Discover how artificial light is disrupting wildlife – year-round and right in your backyard. Join us to learn how light pollution affects everything from fireflies and pollinators to migrating birds and butterflies. \nThe good news? This problem has immediate solutions. You’ll leave with practical changes you can make today—plus inspiring success stories proving they work. A brighter future starts with a darker night! \nFarwell T. Brown Auditorium \nPARTICIPATE IN PERSON OR ONLINE.\nA Zoom link will be posted on the Ames Public Library page before the event. \nPresented in partnership with Ames Public Library and Lights Out Iowa!
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/lights-out-iowa-saving-iowas-birds-and-pollinators-ames-public-library/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T174702
CREATED:20251003T051352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T050914Z
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SUMMARY:A Generative Writing Workshop for Adults - Ames Writers Collective &  Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Do you dream of writing “someday\,” but don’t know where to start? Perhaps you already write\, but you’re stuck. \nJoin this FREE monthly writing workshop for adults\, which provides a safe space for writers of all stages and genres to generate stories inspired by prompts running the gamut from phrases\, poems\, photography\, guest authors and their prompts\, or a piece of artwork. We will read our stories to one another and share only positive feedback. \nThese workshops are inspired by the Amherst Writers & Artists Method\, which believes that everyone is a writer. \nThis workshop is held at the Ames Public Library from 10 to 12 PM upstairs in the PEO Room. \nPresented by the Iowa Center for the Book and Ames Public Library in partnership with the Ames Writers Collective.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/a-generative-writing-workshop-for-adults-ames-writers-collective-ames-public-library/2026-02-28/
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:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T174702
CREATED:20260219T170804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T170932Z
UID:10004785-1772272800-1772283600@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Explore! Artful Engineering and Technology - University Museums
DESCRIPTION:Explore the fascinating connections between art and technology at the Brunnier Art Museum. Free activities and crafts for children and families will focus on cityscapes\, mapmaking\, 3D modeling\, and technology. Find inspiration from the exhibition Mapping Infrastructure/Mapping Agriculture\, by artist Norwood Viviano. Activities geared for grades K-5; all are welcome! Stop by any time during the three-hour window\, while supplies last. No admission fee or registration. \n\nBrunnier Art Museum Hours: Tuesday – Friday\, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\, Saturday & Sunday\, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/explore-artful-engineering-and-technology-university-museums/
LOCATION:Brunnier Art Museum\, 1800 Center Dr #295\, 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:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T174702
CREATED:20251129T173630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T173630Z
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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-3/2026-02-28/
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:20260228T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T174702
CREATED:20260120T013353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T014127Z
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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-3/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T174702
CREATED:20260120T043147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T043147Z
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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-2/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T174702
CREATED:20260119T230630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T230630Z
UID:10002931-1772290800-1772298000@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Cabaret: Echoes of the Eras - Ames Choral Society
DESCRIPTION:The Ames Choral Society’s annual Cabaret performances will feature familiar music from the past several decades that all will enjoy! There will be full chorus and small group numbers\, plus solos from several members of the Choral society. You are invited to enjoy performances on Fri.\, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. and Sat.\, Feb. 28 at 3 p.m.  at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church\, 209 Colorado\, Ames.  Tickets are available online at ameschoral.org/events or will be available at the door.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/cabaret-echoes-of-the-eras-ames-choral-society-2/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church\, 209 Colorado Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Choral Society":MAILTO:ameschoralsociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T173000
DTSTAMP:20260421T174702
CREATED:20260120T044441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T044441Z
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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-2/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T174702
CREATED:20260120T003450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T003450Z
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SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: Wicked: For Good – ISU Student Union Board
DESCRIPTION:Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West\, Elphaba lives in exile in the Ozian forest\, while Glinda resides at the palace in Emerald City\, reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch\, she’ll need to reunite with Glinda to transform herself\, and all of Oz\, for good. \n2025 | PG | 2hr 17min \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-wicked-for-good-isu-student-union-board/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:Carver Hall\, Room 0101\, 411 Morrill Rd\, Ames\, IA 50011\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T174702
CREATED:20260219T173030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T173030Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk: “Albert Paley: Origins” with Anne Pagel - University Museums
DESCRIPTION:Discover the work of internationally recognized metal sculptor Albert Paley in this free guest lecture. Anne Pagel\, Curator of the Karen and Robert Duncan Art Collection\, explores how Paley transforms metal into bold\, evolving sculptures that investigate form\, materials\, and innovation. Learn how his sculptures create a dynamic dialogue between art and architecture in public spaces\, including Iowa State’s own Transformation\, a public art installation at the east entrance of Morrill Hall. \nPresented in conjunction with the exhibition Albert Paley: Origins\, on loan from the Clarinda Carnegie Art Museum\, Pagel will share insights from her curatorial research and discuss her recently published book of the same title. Books will be available for purchase and signing. \nAlbert Paley: Origins is on view at the Christian Petersen Art Museum\, March 1–July 24\, 2026. \nSupport for this program was provided by the Kathy & John Howell Art Enrichment Program. \nChristian Petersen Art Museum\, Campbell Gallery\, Room 1017 Morrill Hall
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/gallery-talk-albert-paley-origins-with-anne-pagel-university-museums/
LOCATION:Christian Peterson Art Museum\, 1017 Morrill Hall\, 603 Morrill Rd\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="University Museums":MAILTO:museums@iastate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T174702
CREATED:20260223T174743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T174938Z
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SUMMARY:Purim Storytime - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ames Public Library for a joyful Storytime as they celebrate Purim\, a Jewish holiday commemorating the bravery of Queen Esther and the saving of the Jewish people. Enjoy songs\, crafts\, and treats as they read the Purim Big Book! \nPresented in partnership with Ames Public Library and Chabad of Ames.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/purim-storytime-ames-public-library/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T174702
CREATED:20260120T003450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T003450Z
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SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: Wicked: For Good – ISU Student Union Board
DESCRIPTION:Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West\, Elphaba lives in exile in the Ozian forest\, while Glinda resides at the palace in Emerald City\, reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch\, she’ll need to reunite with Glinda to transform herself\, and all of Oz\, for good. \n2025 | PG | 2hr 17min \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-wicked-for-good-isu-student-union-board/2026-03-01/
LOCATION:Carver Hall\, Room 0101\, 411 Morrill Rd\, Ames\, IA 50011\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T174702
CREATED:20250920T205744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T205744Z
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SUMMARY:Great American Crooners: Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents - Stephens Auditorium
DESCRIPTION:Great American Crooners: Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents – Sun.\, March 1\, at 7p.m. Tickets start at $28.  \nGreat American Crooners focuses on quintessential crooners such as Frank Sinatra\, Tony Bennett\, and Bobby Darin\, whose velvety voices and sentimental serenades made them superstars on stage and on screen. Featuring Robbie Lee and Shenel Johns\, who have both graced Jazz at Lincoln Center’s stages and Downbeat Magazine’s #1 Rising Star Male Vocalist\, Benny Benack III. Relive classics like “I’ve Got You Under My Skin\,” “Misty\,” “I Only Have Eyes for You\,” and “Moon River\,” and enjoy incredible true stories about these legends. It’s going to be a stylish evening of timeless tunes\, and world-class talent. For over three decades\, Jazz at Lincoln Center has been a leading advocate for jazz\, culture\, and arts education globally.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/great-american-crooners-jazz-at-lincoln-center-presents-stephens-auditorium/
LOCATION:Stephens Auditorium\, 1900 Center Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stephens Auditorium":MAILTO:iscinfo@iastate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T174702
CREATED:20251229T172121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T172121Z
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SUMMARY:Terra Cotta Conservation in the Art on Campus Collection
DESCRIPTION:University Museums presents “Terra Cotta Conservation in the Art on Campus Collection\,” an intimate exhibition in the Christian Petersen Art Museum showcasing the innovative technology and conservation science used to preserve Danish-American artist Christian Petersen’s iconic terra cotta sculptures across Iowa State University’s campus. \nThe exhibition\, which opens one week prior to classes beginning for the semester\, features materials samples\, 3D scanning documentation\, and behind-the-scenes insights from the ongoing conservation of the “History of Dairying” fountain—a National Register of Historic Places landmark created in 1934 as one of the nation’s earliest Public Works of Art Project (PWAP) installations. \nDemocratic Material Meets Iowa Weather\nWorking within Depression-era constraints\, Iowa State College President Raymond M. Hughes directed Petersen to work in terra cotta—”perhaps in tile or pottery”— because ISU’s Ceramic Engineering Department could produce it on campus within the tight PWAP budget and timeline. The material was affordable and expressive—Petersen could create detailed public art for Iowa State’s students at a fraction of the cost of bronze or marble\, perfectly aligned with the land-grant mission of serving everyone\, not elite institutions. The hand-modeling technique allowed him to capture intricate details in works like the “Fountain of the Four Seasons\,” 1941 and “Three Athletes\,” 1936. \nISU Innovation in Action\nThe exhibition highlights the partnership between University Museums and ISU’s Manufacturing & Teaching Labs\, where Sawyer Krotz conducted comprehensive 3D scans of the “History of Dairying” fountain to create precise digital models for replication. The same technology was used to replicate the terra cotta for the “Fountain of the Four Seasons\,” recently re-dedicated after multi-year conservation. Iowa State’s terra cotta sculptures face challenges from freeze-thaw cycles. The same material that once drained Iowa’s agricultural fields (as drain tiles) graces campus buildings and public spaces\, requiring specialized preservation approaches developed through ISU’s materials science and engineering expertise. \n“Prior to 3D scanning\, successive replications of sculptures would be smaller than their originals due to approximately 5% shrinkage when terra cotta is fired\,” said Sydney Marshall\, Curator at University Museums. “A direct mold of the original would ultimately produce a smaller result because of that shrinkage. With 3D scanning\, we can digitally scale up the models by 5% before creating the molds\, ensuring the final fired terra cotta matches Petersen’s original dimensions exactly.” \nAfter 3D scanning\, the digital models are scaled up and used to create forms that terra cotta specialists use for traditional slip-casting methods. The active “History of Dairying” conservation project—which includes foundation repairs\, mural preservation\, and tier replication—is currently underway\, with fundraising still in progress to complete this (National Register) landmark preservation effort. \nExhibition Details\n“Terra Cotta Conservation in the Art on Campus Collection ” offers visitors an insider’s look at how Iowa State preserves and conserves historic objects—from the actual 3D scan data that captured Christian Petersen’s 1934 fountain details to materials samples showing 90 years of Iowa freeze-thaw damage . \nThis exhibition is curated by University Museums and sponsored by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and The John and Nancy Hayes Chair in Mechanical Engineering. \nThe exhibition opens January 12 and runs through December 18\, 2026\nWeekdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\nChristian Petersen Art Museum’s Neva M. Petersen Gallery\nMorrill Hall\, Ground Floor Hallway\nFree admission \nSpecial Event\nMarch 10\, 5:30–6:30 PM\nTech Meets Tradition: Preserving Campus Art with Materials Engineering\nChristian Petersen Art Museum\, 003 Morrill Hall \nIn conjunction with the exhibition Terra Cotta Conservation in the Art on Campus Collection\, materials engineer Sawyer Krotz will join curator Sydney Marshall for a dynamic exploration of how technology is shaping the future of the conservation of sculpture. Following a guided tour of the exhibition\, watch a live demonstration of object scanning and learn how these tools can support the preservation and restoration of public art. Especially great for anyone interested in materials engineering\, museum conservation\, or historic preservation—no technical background required.\nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/terra-cotta-conservation-in-the-art-on-campus-collection/2026-03-02/
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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