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SUMMARY:Ames Chamber Artists Open Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:If you enjoy singing\, come to the Ames Chamber Artists open rehearsals to learn how to join them! \n5:30 – 7:15 p.m.\nThursdays: Sept. 4\, Sept. 11\, and Sept.18\nUnitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames\n1015 Hyland Ave\, Ames
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/ames-chamber-artists-open-rehearsal-3/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames – Gallery in the Round\, 1015 Hyland Ave\, Ames\, IA 50014\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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SUMMARY:Music Walk 2025 - Downtown Ames
DESCRIPTION:The annual Music Walk in Downtown Ames is coming up on Thurs.\, Sept. 18\, 2025 \nEach year\, they feature a diverse group of local artists who are excited to showcase their talents. Music Walk is the perfect opportunity to experience the many things Downtown Ames has to offer! \nhttps://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/music-walk-2025/ \nMake sure to follow Downtown Ames on social media (@downtownames) for updates as we get closer to the event!
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/music-walk-2025-downtown-ames/
LOCATION:Downtown Ames\, 304 Main Street\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Comedy Night with Nick Murphy - ISU Student Union Board\, M-Shop
DESCRIPTION:Comedy Night w/ Nick Murphy \nWed.\, Sept. 17 | 8 p.m. | FREE! \nAtlanta-based comedian Nick Murphy has been seen on the Netflix is a Joke “Introducing” series and has worked with acts including Ron White\, Jim Jeffries\, and the Lucas Brothers. He was selected to perform in the 2024 Moontower & Netflix Is A Joke Comedy Festivals. \nThe Maintenance Shop is your on-campus venue for great live music and entertainment! Located in the Memorial Union\, the M-Shop is an awesome spot for lounging during the day and for concerts & entertainment at night. Upcoming events are listed below. In addition to local and touring concerts\, the venue also hosts nationally touring comedians\, open mic nights\, ISU-student improv comedy troupe Grandma Mojo’s\, and much more throughout the academic year. Visit the M-Shop online (www.sub.iastate.edu/mshop) for a complete list of events and the most current information and check back often as shows are added throughout the semester!
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/comedy-night-with-nick-murphy-isu-student-union-board/
LOCATION:ISU Memorial Union-Maintenance Shop\, 2229 Lincoln Way\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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SUMMARY:International Community Meetup - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow international residents on the third Tuesday of each month for fun activities and culture-sharing. \nPresented in partnership with Ames Public Library and Iowa State University International Students and Scholars Office.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/international-community-meetup-ames-public-library/2025-09-16/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:No School Day at the Library - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:No school today? No problem! \nChildren in grades K-5 are invited to the Library’s no-school day events to create\, experiment\, and play with a variety of activities. \nThis month\, come “hack a painting!” Take a donated painting and add your own elements using paint and other materials. You’ll get to take your masterpiece home with you!
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/no-school-day-at-the-library-ames-public-library-2/2025-09-15/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reiman Gardens - Elwood's 15th Birthday Party!
DESCRIPTION:Happy 15th Birthday\, Elwood!\nShow some love for the World’s Largest Concrete Gnome when you visit today! Bring Elwood a birthday card with your return address and he’ll send you a response. Snap a selfie with Elwood to post on social media\, and plan your day to take advantage of the following activities included with admission: \n\n1:00 – 2:30 PM: Dress up as a gnome and get your photo taken for our gnome costume contest.\n2:45 (ish) PM: Gather at Elwood to sing him Happy Birthday!\n3:00 – 5:00 PM: Meet some of Elwood’s furry friends from the Hovick Family Farm Petting Zoo!
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/reiman-gardens-elwoods-15th-birthday-party/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:“Dreaming Hildegard” - Solo Art Exhibition Christopher Hynes - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Dreaming Hildegard\nSolo Exhibition by Christopher Hynes \nExhibition Dates:\nSeptember 15th\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nSeptember 27th\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \nCommunity Gallery Hours: \nMonday-Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nThursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm \nFriday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nSaturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nSunday CLOSED \nArtist Statement:\n“There is a little bit of something in everything and that is what I like to explore.” \nMy work is all about storytelling–my Assemblages\, Sculptures\, Collages\, and Pigmented Plasters all bear a narrative element. Through observing\, reinterpreting\, repurposing\, and reimagining objects\, materials and artifacts\, I create visual poems that are sometimes political and serious\, sometimes whimsical and humorous\, but always with purpose and intent. When I’m in my studio everything I need is there and the universe is perfect. \nHildegard of Bingen saw the world as a whole – nearly nine  centuries before spaceflight allowed us to see the Earth as a  vulnerable orb against the darkness of space. I have long had a  personal connection with this exceptional mystic. Having raised  ten children- I was the tenth- my mother returned to her vocation  as a Benedictine nun after my father passed away. She told me  about Hildegard\, her work and her visions in the early eighties  before she became known and celebrated in bibliotherapy  research. So when Alex [collaborative composer] shared his ideas of working with Hildegard of  Bingen’s concepts and music for our second collaboration\, I was immediately drawn in. The number 3 occurs with regularity in  Hildegard’s writings\, and Alex made this central in his new  composition. I then decided to base my palette on the three  primary colors and their opposites. The nine paintings divided in  three subsets of three sizes – 24 x 24\, 48 x 48\, and 24 x 48 inches  determined the size of the paintings. I worked exclusively in pigmented plaster\, which dates back to  the Babylonians. It is a material that Hildegard would have been  familiar with and that I discovered while working the trades in  the early 2000s. I apply the plaster with a variety of knives ranging  from large mud knives to very small palette knives typically used  for oil Paint on a surface of wood Panels or from plywood found  on job sites. Each tool allows me to create different textures and  details\, working with this ancient medium in a modern context. I  chose the orbs to reflect Hildegard’s visionary depictions and the  larger expansive world she perceived. The paintings represent the  vibrant energy she found within her contemplative state in  monastic life. I must say creating them takes me into a deep  meditative state. The first three paintings I created\, measuring 24″ x 24″\, have the  primary colors red\, blue\, and yellow\, on a field of their complementary opposites\, green\, orange\, and purple. \nAt the heart of each piece is an orb within a square\, symbolically  enclosed by a gilt cross. These simple yet powerful forms are  inspired by Hildegard’s Benedictine tradition\, evoking spiritual  balance\, the intersection of the earthly and the divine\, and the  cyclical nature of spiritual growth. The gold reflects spiritual awareness. Hildegard explained that  her visions were not observed by the senses but within her soul\,  opened to experience. She called it “the reflection of the living light” and said it was “not spatial\, but far\, far brighter than a  cloud which carries the sun. The three larger square paintings\, 48″ x 48”\, have an orb in a  secondary color on a field of blended primary and secondary  colors. These paintings symbolize Hildegard’s visions of the great  unknown cosmos and her mystical experiences of astral travel.  The orbs serve as metaphors for Hildegard’s visions and meditations on the divine order of the cosmos\, which she documented in  her manuscripts. These orbs also evoke the mystical nature of her  “Music of the Spheres\,” an ancient and medieval philosophical  idea where the movements of celestial bodies are not random but  instead follow a harmonious and ordered system\, stirring with  life. As she writes in her final text\, The Book of Divine Works: “the  waters flow as if alive\, and the sun lives within its own light\, and  when the moon has waned it is rekindled by the light of the sun  and thereby lives anew\, and the stars shine forth in their own light  as though alive.”‘ The final three paintings are horizontal works\, measuring 24×48\,  inspired by the trio of musicians’ free improvisations that run  throughout the jazz composition. The three primary colors in  these pieces mirror the fluid and spontaneous nature of improvisation\, where distinct yet interconnected elements come together  to create a cohesive whole. The paintings have a visual reference  to Physica\, Hildegard’s treatises on medicinal plants\, recording  one of the first compendiums of European plants that offered  insight into their herbal properties and their use as remedies. \nArtist Biography:\nChristopher Hynes is the youngest of 10 children and grew up in Washington\, D.C. around artists\, writers\, and politicos. As a young man he was a studio assistant for several Washington artists. He also worked in an archival frame shop but\, mostly\, he played in rock and roll bands. In 1988 he turned to the visual arts full time. He is mostly self-taught and has had numerous group and one-man shows in Texas\, New York\, D.C.\, and other cities. His work is in many private collections across the United States. He’s lived in Austin since 1984.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/dreaming-hildegard-solo-art-exhibition-christopher-hynes-octagon-center-for-the-arts/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Faculty Fanfare Concert: September 14\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Faculty Fanfare Concert: September 14\, 2025\nISU Department of Music and Theatre kick off the academic year with performance\, fun and fellowship. \nThis concert will have a livestream.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/faculty-fanfare-concert-september-14-2025/
LOCATION:Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall\, ISU\, 300 Union Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T220000
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SUMMARY:You Can't Take It With You - Ames Community Theater (ACTORS)
DESCRIPTION:You Can’t Take It With You\nby Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman\nNormal is overrated\nMeet the Sycamores\, a delightfully eccentric\, free-wheeling  bunch with no regard for social norms.  But when their daughter falls for the straight-laced boss’ son\, two worlds hilariously collide.  Laugh out loud with this heartwarming \, madcap classic that reminds us to love boldly\, embrace joy\, and live on our own terms. \nYou Can’t Take It With You is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing LLC\, Servicing Dramatist Play Service collection.  www.dramatist.com
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/you-cant-take-it-with-you-ames-community-theater-actors-3/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T210000
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SUMMARY:Reiman Gardens' 30th Anniversary Botanical Bash
DESCRIPTION:Reiman Gardens is turning 30\, and we’re throwing a celebration worthy of three decades of beauty\, growth\, and community! You are invited to be a part of their 30th Anniversary Botanical Bash on Sat.\, Sept. 13\, 2025. Thanks in part to the generous sponsorship of Discover Ames\, this milestone event will feature: \n\nAn all-request concert by The Dustin West Band\nInflatables for the kids\nFood trucks\nA jaw-dropping drone show to conclude the evening!\n\nMark your calendars! You won’t want to miss this evening of fun and celebration at Reiman Gardens. There will be something for everyone! Learn more details here or purchase your tickets now.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/reiman-gardens-30th-anniversary-botanical-bash/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Reiman Gardens":MAILTO:reimangardens@iastate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T193000
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SUMMARY:You Can't Take It With You - Ames Community Theater (ACTORS)
DESCRIPTION:You Can’t Take It With You\nby Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman\nNormal is overrated\nMeet the Sycamores\, a delightfully eccentric\, free-wheeling  bunch with no regard for social norms.  But when their daughter falls for the straight-laced boss’ son\, two worlds hilariously collide.  Laugh out loud with this heartwarming \, madcap classic that reminds us to love boldly\, embrace joy\, and live on our own terms.   \nYou Can’t Take It With You is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing LLC\, Servicing Dramatist Play Service collection.  www.dramatist.com \nThurs.\, Sept. 11; Fri.\, Sept. 12; Sat.\, Sept. 13; Fri.\, Sept. 19 and Sat.\, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Sun.\, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. \nACTORS is located at 120 Abraham Dr.. To contact ACTORS\, please call (515)292-2073 or email us at info@actorsinc.org.  Our website address is www.actorsinc.org.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/you-cant-take-it-with-you-ames-community-theater-actors-2/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Heartland Marimba Recital
DESCRIPTION:Heartland Marimba Recital: September 12\, 2025\nThis concert will have a livestream.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/heartland-marimba-recital-september-12-2025/
LOCATION:Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall\, ISU\, 300 Union Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T220000
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SUMMARY:You Can't Take It With You - Ames Community Theater (ACTORS)
DESCRIPTION:You Can’t Take It With You\nby Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman\nNormal is overrated\nMeet the Sycamores\, a delightfully eccentric\, free-wheeling  bunch with no regard for social norms.  But when their daughter falls for the straight-laced boss’ son\, two worlds hilariously collide.  Laugh out loud with this heartwarming \, madcap classic that reminds us to love boldly\, embrace joy\, and live on our own terms.   \nYou Can’t Take It With You is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing LLC\, Servicing Dramatist Play Service collection.  www.dramatist.com \nThurs.\, Sept. 11; Fri.\, Sept. 12; Sat.\, Sept. 13; Fri.\, Sept. 19 and Sat.\, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Sun.\, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. \nACTORS is located at 120 Abraham Dr.. To contact ACTORS\, please call (515)292-2073 or email us at info@actorsinc.org.  Our website address is www.actorsinc.org.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/you-cant-take-it-with-you-ames-community-theater-actors/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ames Chamber Artists Open Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:If you enjoy singing\, come to the Ames Chamber Artists open rehearsals to learn how to join them! \n5:30 – 7:15 p.m.\nThursdays: Sept. 4\, Sept. 11\, and Sept.18\nUnitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames\n1015 Hyland Ave\, Ames
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/ames-chamber-artists-open-rehearsal-2/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames – Gallery in the Round\, 1015 Hyland Ave\, Ames\, IA 50014\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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SUMMARY:Farm to Table at Reiman Gardens
DESCRIPTION:This event will be held outside with an indoor back up for inclement weather. \n\n\n\n\nJoin Reiman Gardens in celebrating in a special Farm to Table event. This event will include fresh\, locally-sourced ingredients\, bringing together farmers\, chefs\, and food lovers in a community-driven dining experience. Renowned Chef\, Aaron Holt of Doolittle Farms will prepare a delicious 4 course meal that will have your mouth watering. \nThis event will serve as a fundraiser for Reiman Gardens Grow & Give Program which provides free produce to area food pantries to combat local food insecurity. This event isn’t just about food; it’s about community\, and fostering connections between farmers\, chefs and sustainable food systems. \nSchedule:\n5 – 6 p.m.: Cash Bar Cocktail Hour with Grazing Table sponsored by Members 1st Credit Union \n6 – 7:30 p.m.: 4 course meal curated by chef Aaron Holt of Doolittle Farms made with farm fresh\, local ingredients. \n7 p.m.: Remarks and highlight Trial Gardens and Grow & Give Program \n7:30 – 8 p.m.: Enjoy the Gardens \nMenu is subject to minor changes based on produce availability from our local partners. \nEach course will be paired with a wine tasting. Ice Tea\, Lemonade or Water will be complimentary during the meal. \nPlease note that Chef Aaron Holt is unable to provide fully Vegan plate options due to the nature of the meal. Vegetarian and Gluten Free options are available and can be selected at check out. \n\nAdditional information:\nThe meal will be served outside\, harvest table style\, and in case of inclement weather will be moved inside. \nChef Aaron Holt\, owner and operator of Catering by Doolittle Farm. Winner of the 2018 Iowa Restaurant Association’s Chef of the Year award\, 2019 Morsel Combat Peoples Choice award and 2022 Taste of Elegance award. 2024 Choose Iowa best use of local ingredients and 2024 first place award Iowa Beef competition. \nQuestions about the event? Please contact Emory Telios\, Public Event Coordinator at rgevents@iastate.edu.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/farm-to-table-at-reiman-gardens/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reiman Gardens - Lectures - Honeybees 101 and Beekeeping Basics
DESCRIPTION:Join local experts and organizations for a FREE program to dive a little deeper into various nature-related topics.\nFREE for all attendees (no admission required) in partnership with the ISU Lectures Series\nPreregistration is encouraged but not required. \nWednesday\, September 10\, 6:00 – 7:00 PM\, with optional bee tour 7:00 – 7:45: Honeybees 101 and Beekeeping Basics \nLearn the basics behind bees and beekeeping with beekeeper and Agriculture Specialist Zachary Koopman\, ISU Research and Demonstration Farms. In 2023\, Zack installed a unique group of honey bees near Sycamore Falls at Reiman Gardens\, where they collect nectar and pollen\, add to the local ecology\, and produce honey. \nIf you’ve been wondering about keeping bees on your property (or about bees in general)\, bring your questions and if you’re up for it\, stay for a short guided trip out to see the bees on site!
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/reiman-gardens-lectures-honeybees-101-and-beekeeping-basics/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ames Chamber Artists Open Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:If you enjoy singing\, come to the Ames Chamber Artists open rehearsals to learn how to join them! \n5:30 – 7:15 p.m.\nThursdays: Sept. 4\, Sept. 11\, and Sept.18\nUnitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames\n1015 Hyland Ave\, Ames
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/ames-chamber-artists-open-rehearsal/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames – Gallery in the Round\, 1015 Hyland Ave\, Ames\, IA 50014\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T210000
DTSTAMP:20260626T044236
CREATED:20250820T170809Z
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SUMMARY:Guest Artist: Rhoslyn Jones\, soprano on Wed\, Sept. 3
DESCRIPTION:Guest artist Rhoslyn Jones\, soprano\, will present a concert in the Martha-Ellen Tye Rectial Hall on Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m. In collaboration with pianist Jodi Goble. The concert will include the world premiere of a song cycle called “Circle of Light” composed by Goble. \nThis concert will have a livestream.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/guest-artist-rhoslyn-jones-soprano-on-wed-sept-3/
LOCATION:Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall\, ISU\, 300 Union Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250901T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T170000
DTSTAMP:20260626T044236
CREATED:20250604T141509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T141509Z
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SUMMARY:“Just Duet” - Group Art Exhibition Alex and Jeremy Ackerman - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Just Duet\nGroup Exhibition by Alex Ackerman and Jeremy Ackerman \nExhibition Dates:\nAugust 18th\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nSeptember 6th\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \nCommunity Gallery Hours: \nMonday-Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nThursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm \nFriday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nSaturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nSunday CLOSED \nArtists’ Statements:\n\nAlex Ackerman:\nFor as long as I can remember I have found comfort and joy in making things with my hands. Art has helped me process and respond to the beauty and complexity of the world through every phase of life. Now\, as an adult\, I can see that all my work is in honor of childhood and in dedication to my childhood self\, the girl who found pure freedom in creating her own worlds. My paintings are “internal landscapes”\, unique environments that reflect a deep love of color\, pattern\, nature\, and play. My visual language draws from my years of experience farming and gardening across the country. I have found infinite pleasure in the simple act of watching plants grow; my hands in the soil\, bearing witness to the life cycle from seed to fruit\, contemplating the mysteries of clouds\, bugs\, and steaming piles of compost. The transformative experience of pregnancy and motherhood have also shaped me as an artist\, giving new meaning to the concept of “creation”.\nFor the past twenty years I have constantly sought to balance my roles of mother and artist\, finding joy and tears in the process. During the pandemic I shifted my focus from watercolor to acrylic and mixed media. I began gluing fabric scraps onto wood panels\, and painting around and over them. Cutting and gluing was grounding and healing in a time of extreme uncertainty. My current work – a series of acrylic and fabric paintings on wood – explores a combination of contrasting themes: wild vs. cultivated landscape\, domestic vs. natural environment\, order vs. chaos. Each painting seeks harmony and balance in color and composition\, texture and pattern. I am especially inspired by folk art\, botanical art\, aboriginal art\, and patchwork quilts. I hope my paintings will stimulate curiosity and encourage the viewer to look at the world with fresh eyes. \nJeremy Ackerman:\nThe irreverent artist Ray Johnson produced a series of seemingly improvised performances during his career that he referred to as “Throw Away Gestures.” Usually consisting of a few unremarkable objects\, Johnson would break down social norms by interacting with these objects in playful yet unsettling ways. These performances were not slick but rather a series of untethered gestures that were meant to surprise those\nbearing witness. Simple\, uncomplicated\, yet full of possibilities. In my most recent series of mixed media cut paper collages\, I’ve adapted Johnson’s concept of the “Throw Away Gesture” for two dimensional work. Scribbles became loose forms that were drawn up very quickly; sometimes without even looking at the paper. As the number of my throw away gestures accumulated I would look for interesting relationships between them. The drawn gestures then went through a comically tedious process of being cut out with an x-acto blade. Ultimately\, I was left with a collection of forms that were chopped up\, reduced\, expanded\, connected\, colored\, layered and sometimes actually thrown away.\nMy lifelong fascination with music played a major role in the aesthetic of these works. Rhythm and color push against each other as the cut out gestures dive\, slam\, twerk\, bounce and pogo; avatars for all the things floating around in my head. In these artworks the viewer might see glimmers of my lived experience of punk rock\, doo-wop\, death obsession\, new age philosophy\, hamburgers\, boom boxes\, spirits in the material world\, guilt\, divine comedies\, garbage collection\, aboriginal dreamtime conduits\, cosmic jazz and other such additions to a life time laundry list. In the end\, these sets of throw away gestures and random rules ushered in a new era of psychedelic storytelling that was in hot pursuit of self actualization. \n  \nArtists’ Biographies:\n \nAlex Ackerman:\nAlex Ackerman is a mixed media artist who uses color\, pattern\, and form (both organic and geometric) to create playful and dynamic abstract landscapes. Her artwork has been influenced by her years of experience working on farms and in gardens across the U.S. She is also inspired by folk art\, patchwork quilts\, abstract expressionism\, and the Midwest landscape. Originally from Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, Ackerman grew up a keen observer of the natural world\, knowing from a young age that she would be an artist. She earned her BFA at Massachusetts College of Art\, where she explored a variety of media\, often incorporating fabric\, collage\, and found objects into her work. Ackerman has continued her exploration for three decades\, maintaining a childlike freedom in her painting while balancing her roles as artist and mother. She has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions nationally and her work has found a home in many public and private collections. Recent exhibitions include the Iowa State Capitol\, Memorial Union Gallery at ISU\, and the Dubuque Museum of Art biennial. Her work can be found at Liz Lidgett Gallery and Prairie Lights Bookstore. Alex shares a studio with her husband\, Jeremy\, in downtown Iowa City. \nJeremy Ackerman:\nIn the 1990’s\, visual artist Jeremy Ackerman attended Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. There he studied unconventional painting and installation with Afro Cuban artist Magadlena Compos-Pons. Heavily influenced by Compos-Pons’ polymathic approach to art making\, Jeremy began to explore a multitude of media including drawing\, sculpture\, film and performance. After moving back to his hometown of Minneapolis at the end of the century\, Jeremy continued to create art work while also founding the critically acclaimed eclectic pop group\, Walker Kong. During this creative era of music making\, Jeremy also began to experiment with cut paper collage. As his cut paper practice developed\, so did his vision for what could be expressed with the medium. Jeremy has spent the last two decades creating a body of cut paper work that distills hyperactive movement into eye popping psychedelic dreamscapes.\nDuring the pandemic Jeremy created his most ambitious work to date “Run Run Run (We Could Have Died)!” The first public viewing will be at Octagon Center for the Arts. In addition to growing his visual art\, Jeremy recently started a recording studio/ DIY music label\, Mouse Traxx Sounds. He is a current member of the music group\, Oranj Ruffs\, whose debut album was released in June 2024. He lives in Iowa City with his partner Alex\, and their two children.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/just-duet-group-art-exhibition-alex-and-jeremy-ackerman-octagon-center-for-the-arts-3/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T183000
DTSTAMP:20260626T044236
CREATED:20250824T155723Z
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SUMMARY:Ames Chamber Artists Open House
DESCRIPTION:If you enjoy singing\, come to the Ames Chamber Artists open house to meet the members and learn how to join them. \n5:30 – 6:30 p.m.\nThurs.\, Aug. 28\nUnitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames\n1015 Hyland Ave\, Ames \nThen\, check out the open rehearsals! | 5:30 – 7:15 p.m.\nThursdays: Sept. 4\, Sept. 11\, and Sept.18\nUnitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames\, 1015 Hyland Ave\, Ames
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/ames-chamber-artists-open-house/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames – Gallery in the Round\, 1015 Hyland Ave\, Ames\, IA 50014\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T183000
DTSTAMP:20260626T044236
CREATED:20250820T163847Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Carillon Series - Jesse Ratcliffe
DESCRIPTION:2025 Summer Carillon Concert Series: Tues\, Aug 26\, 5:30 p.m. at the Campanile on ISU’s central campus. The Guest Carillonneur is Jesse Ratcliffe from Frederick\, Maryland. \nFull program is available at http://chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://carillon.music.iastate.edu/files/inline-fileriles/JesseRatcliffe_2.pdf.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/summer-carillon-series-jesse-ratcliffe/
LOCATION:ISU Central Campus\, 2427 Union Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250825T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250825T210000
DTSTAMP:20260626T044236
CREATED:20250809T230508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T230703Z
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SUMMARY:First Rehearsal - Ames Choral Society
DESCRIPTION:The Ames Choral Society is celebrating its 61st season in 2025-2026\, and they welcome new singers to join us!  ACS is a community group from all walks of life and all ages who enjoy making amazing music.  The first rehearsal is Mon.\, Aug. 25\,  7:15 p.m.\, at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church\, 209 Colorado Avenue.  For more information\, see the website at ameschoral.org/sing-with-us.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/first-rehearsal-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:20250825T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T170000
DTSTAMP:20260626T044236
CREATED:20250604T141248Z
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SUMMARY:“Just Duet” - Group Art Exhibition Alex and Jeremy Ackerman - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Just Duet\nGroup Exhibition by Alex Ackerman and Jeremy Ackerman \nExhibition Dates:\nAugust 18th\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nSeptember 6th\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \nCommunity Gallery Hours: \nMonday-Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nThursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm \nFriday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nSaturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nSunday CLOSED \nArtists’ Statements:\n\nAlex Ackerman:\nFor as long as I can remember I have found comfort and joy in making things with my hands. Art has helped me process and respond to the beauty and complexity of the world through every phase of life. Now\, as an adult\, I can see that all my work is in honor of childhood and in dedication to my childhood self\, the girl who found pure freedom in creating her own worlds. My paintings are “internal landscapes”\, unique environments that reflect a deep love of color\, pattern\, nature\, and play. My visual language draws from my years of experience farming and gardening across the country. I have found infinite pleasure in the simple act of watching plants grow; my hands in the soil\, bearing witness to the life cycle from seed to fruit\, contemplating the mysteries of clouds\, bugs\, and steaming piles of compost. The transformative experience of pregnancy and motherhood have also shaped me as an artist\, giving new meaning to the concept of “creation”.\nFor the past twenty years I have constantly sought to balance my roles of mother and artist\, finding joy and tears in the process. During the pandemic I shifted my focus from watercolor to acrylic and mixed media. I began gluing fabric scraps onto wood panels\, and painting around and over them. Cutting and gluing was grounding and healing in a time of extreme uncertainty. My current work – a series of acrylic and fabric paintings on wood – explores a combination of contrasting themes: wild vs. cultivated landscape\, domestic vs. natural environment\, order vs. chaos. Each painting seeks harmony and balance in color and composition\, texture and pattern. I am especially inspired by folk art\, botanical art\, aboriginal art\, and patchwork quilts. I hope my paintings will stimulate curiosity and encourage the viewer to look at the world with fresh eyes. \nJeremy Ackerman:\nThe irreverent artist Ray Johnson produced a series of seemingly improvised performances during his career that he referred to as “Throw Away Gestures.” Usually consisting of a few unremarkable objects\, Johnson would break down social norms by interacting with these objects in playful yet unsettling ways. These performances were not slick but rather a series of untethered gestures that were meant to surprise those\nbearing witness. Simple\, uncomplicated\, yet full of possibilities. In my most recent series of mixed media cut paper collages\, I’ve adapted Johnson’s concept of the “Throw Away Gesture” for two dimensional work. Scribbles became loose forms that were drawn up very quickly; sometimes without even looking at the paper. As the number of my throw away gestures accumulated I would look for interesting relationships between them. The drawn gestures then went through a comically tedious process of being cut out with an x-acto blade. Ultimately\, I was left with a collection of forms that were chopped up\, reduced\, expanded\, connected\, colored\, layered and sometimes actually thrown away.\nMy lifelong fascination with music played a major role in the aesthetic of these works. Rhythm and color push against each other as the cut out gestures dive\, slam\, twerk\, bounce and pogo; avatars for all the things floating around in my head. In these artworks the viewer might see glimmers of my lived experience of punk rock\, doo-wop\, death obsession\, new age philosophy\, hamburgers\, boom boxes\, spirits in the material world\, guilt\, divine comedies\, garbage collection\, aboriginal dreamtime conduits\, cosmic jazz and other such additions to a life time laundry list. In the end\, these sets of throw away gestures and random rules ushered in a new era of psychedelic storytelling that was in hot pursuit of self actualization. \n  \nArtists’ Biographies:\n \nAlex Ackerman:\nAlex Ackerman is a mixed media artist who uses color\, pattern\, and form (both organic and geometric) to create playful and dynamic abstract landscapes. Her artwork has been influenced by her years of experience working on farms and in gardens across the U.S. She is also inspired by folk art\, patchwork quilts\, abstract expressionism\, and the Midwest landscape. Originally from Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, Ackerman grew up a keen observer of the natural world\, knowing from a young age that she would be an artist. She earned her BFA at Massachusetts College of Art\, where she explored a variety of media\, often incorporating fabric\, collage\, and found objects into her work. Ackerman has continued her exploration for three decades\, maintaining a childlike freedom in her painting while balancing her roles as artist and mother. She has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions nationally and her work has found a home in many public and private collections. Recent exhibitions include the Iowa State Capitol\, Memorial Union Gallery at ISU\, and the Dubuque Museum of Art biennial. Her work can be found at Liz Lidgett Gallery and Prairie Lights Bookstore. Alex shares a studio with her husband\, Jeremy\, in downtown Iowa City. \nJeremy Ackerman:\nIn the 1990’s\, visual artist Jeremy Ackerman attended Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. There he studied unconventional painting and installation with Afro Cuban artist Magadlena Compos-Pons. Heavily influenced by Compos-Pons’ polymathic approach to art making\, Jeremy began to explore a multitude of media including drawing\, sculpture\, film and performance. After moving back to his hometown of Minneapolis at the end of the century\, Jeremy continued to create art work while also founding the critically acclaimed eclectic pop group\, Walker Kong. During this creative era of music making\, Jeremy also began to experiment with cut paper collage. As his cut paper practice developed\, so did his vision for what could be expressed with the medium. Jeremy has spent the last two decades creating a body of cut paper work that distills hyperactive movement into eye popping psychedelic dreamscapes.\nDuring the pandemic Jeremy created his most ambitious work to date “Run Run Run (We Could Have Died)!” The first public viewing will be at Octagon Center for the Arts. In addition to growing his visual art\, Jeremy recently started a recording studio/ DIY music label\, Mouse Traxx Sounds. He is a current member of the music group\, Oranj Ruffs\, whose debut album was released in June 2024. He lives in Iowa City with his partner Alex\, and their two children.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/just-duet-group-art-exhibition-alex-and-jeremy-ackerman-octagon-center-for-the-arts-2/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T120000
DTSTAMP:20260626T044236
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SUMMARY:A Generative Writing Workshop - Ames Writers Collective
DESCRIPTION:Do you dream of writing “someday\,” but don’t know where to start? Perhaps you already write\, but you’re stuck. Let the Ames Writers Collective help. \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. We write and then read our stories to one another. This month’s session will be led by Claire Kruesel\, an Ames Writers Collective board member. Claire is a graduate of the MFA Program in Creative Writing and Environment at Iowa State University. \nThis event will be held at the Ames Public Library upstairs in the PEO room. Click here for more information.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/a-generative-writing-workshop-ames-writers-collective/
LOCATION:Ames Writers Collective / Fifth Street Writers\, 612 5th St\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective":MAILTO:ana@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T120000
DTSTAMP:20260626T044236
CREATED:20250820T033127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T033127Z
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SUMMARY:Tool Swap at at KHOI Community Radio
DESCRIPTION:To encourage reuse and build community\, KHOI is hosting Ames’ first Tool Swap on Sat.\, Aug. 23 from 9 a.m. – noon. Bring tools you have to give and take some you need to enjoy a day of sharing and sustainability. \nMonetary donations for tools will also be accepted\, and tools for donation can be dropped of KHOI between Aug. 16 – 23. \nContact amesrepaircafe@gmail.com for more information. \nKHOI Community Radio | 622 Douglas Ave.\, Ames\, IA \n 
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/tool-swap-at-at-khoi-community-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:20250821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T200000
DTSTAMP:20260626T044236
CREATED:20250818T044157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T044219Z
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SUMMARY:Reiman Gardens - Lectures - Garden Grown: Reiman Gardens’ Summer Interns
DESCRIPTION:Join local experts and organizations for a FREE program to dive a little deeper into various nature-related topics.\nFREE for all attendees (no admission required) in partnership with the ISU Lectures Series\nPreregistration is encouraged but not required. \nThursday\, August 21\, 6:00 – 8:00 PM: Garden Grown: Reiman Gardens’ Summer Interns \nSince 2002\, Reiman Gardens’ Internship Program has exemplified excellence in professional development and public engagement. Designed to cultivate the next generation of horticulturalists\, educators\, and public garden professionals\, the program integrates hands-on learning\, interdisciplinary collaboration\, and community outreach with intensive pre-professional practice in the public garden industry. \nIn this special presentation\, hear from Reiman Gardens’ 2025 interns about their experiences and special projects\, as well as additional lessons learned about working for a non-profit.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/reiman-gardens-lectures-garden-grown-reiman-gardens-summer-interns/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Reiman Gardens":MAILTO:reimangardens@iastate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T193000
DTSTAMP:20260626T044236
CREATED:20250803T212251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T212251Z
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SUMMARY:First Thursday: Poetry Slam - Octagon Center for the Arts and Ames Writers Collective
DESCRIPTION:The Octagon in partnership with the Ames Poetry Slam & the Ames Writers Collective is hosting its first ever poetry slam! \nCome hear original work from local poets of all ages and styles. This is a free event\, for attendees and poets alike. If you can\, sign up in advance at this link: Poet Registration. However\, same-day sign up at the event is allowed. \nThis event is held at the Octagon Center for the Arts at 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames IA \nClick here for more information.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/first-thursday-poetry-slam-octagon-center-for-the-arts-and-ames-writers-collective/
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:20250818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T170000
DTSTAMP:20260626T044236
CREATED:20250604T141029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T141029Z
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SUMMARY:“Just Duet” - Group Art Exhibition Alex and Jeremy Ackerman - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Just Duet\nGroup Exhibition by Alex Ackerman and Jeremy Ackerman \nExhibition Dates:\nAugust 18th\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nSeptember 6th\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \nCommunity Gallery Hours: \nMonday-Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nThursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm \nFriday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nSaturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nSunday CLOSED \nArtists’ Statements:\n\nAlex Ackerman:\nFor as long as I can remember I have found comfort and joy in making things with my hands. Art has helped me process and respond to the beauty and complexity of the world through every phase of life. Now\, as an adult\, I can see that all my work is in honor of childhood and in dedication to my childhood self\, the girl who found pure freedom in creating her own worlds. My paintings are “internal landscapes”\, unique environments that reflect a deep love of color\, pattern\, nature\, and play. My visual language draws from my years of experience farming and gardening across the country. I have found infinite pleasure in the simple act of watching plants grow; my hands in the soil\, bearing witness to the life cycle from seed to fruit\, contemplating the mysteries of clouds\, bugs\, and steaming piles of compost. The transformative experience of pregnancy and motherhood have also shaped me as an artist\, giving new meaning to the concept of “creation”.\nFor the past twenty years I have constantly sought to balance my roles of mother and artist\, finding joy and tears in the process. During the pandemic I shifted my focus from watercolor to acrylic and mixed media. I began gluing fabric scraps onto wood panels\, and painting around and over them. Cutting and gluing was grounding and healing in a time of extreme uncertainty. My current work – a series of acrylic and fabric paintings on wood – explores a combination of contrasting themes: wild vs. cultivated landscape\, domestic vs. natural environment\, order vs. chaos. Each painting seeks harmony and balance in color and composition\, texture and pattern. I am especially inspired by folk art\, botanical art\, aboriginal art\, and patchwork quilts. I hope my paintings will stimulate curiosity and encourage the viewer to look at the world with fresh eyes. \nJeremy Ackerman:\nThe irreverent artist Ray Johnson produced a series of seemingly improvised performances during his career that he referred to as “Throw Away Gestures.” Usually consisting of a few unremarkable objects\, Johnson would break down social norms by interacting with these objects in playful yet unsettling ways. These performances were not slick but rather a series of untethered gestures that were meant to surprise those\nbearing witness. Simple\, uncomplicated\, yet full of possibilities. In my most recent series of mixed media cut paper collages\, I’ve adapted Johnson’s concept of the “Throw Away Gesture” for two dimensional work. Scribbles became loose forms that were drawn up very quickly; sometimes without even looking at the paper. As the number of my throw away gestures accumulated I would look for interesting relationships between them. The drawn gestures then went through a comically tedious process of being cut out with an x-acto blade. Ultimately\, I was left with a collection of forms that were chopped up\, reduced\, expanded\, connected\, colored\, layered and sometimes actually thrown away.\nMy lifelong fascination with music played a major role in the aesthetic of these works. Rhythm and color push against each other as the cut out gestures dive\, slam\, twerk\, bounce and pogo; avatars for all the things floating around in my head. In these artworks the viewer might see glimmers of my lived experience of punk rock\, doo-wop\, death obsession\, new age philosophy\, hamburgers\, boom boxes\, spirits in the material world\, guilt\, divine comedies\, garbage collection\, aboriginal dreamtime conduits\, cosmic jazz and other such additions to a life time laundry list. In the end\, these sets of throw away gestures and random rules ushered in a new era of psychedelic storytelling that was in hot pursuit of self actualization. \n  \nArtists’ Biographies:\n \nAlex Ackerman:\nAlex Ackerman is a mixed media artist who uses color\, pattern\, and form (both organic and geometric) to create playful and dynamic abstract landscapes. Her artwork has been influenced by her years of experience working on farms and in gardens across the U.S. She is also inspired by folk art\, patchwork quilts\, abstract expressionism\, and the Midwest landscape. Originally from Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, Ackerman grew up a keen observer of the natural world\, knowing from a young age that she would be an artist. She earned her BFA at Massachusetts College of Art\, where she explored a variety of media\, often incorporating fabric\, collage\, and found objects into her work. Ackerman has continued her exploration for three decades\, maintaining a childlike freedom in her painting while balancing her roles as artist and mother. She has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions nationally and her work has found a home in many public and private collections. Recent exhibitions include the Iowa State Capitol\, Memorial Union Gallery at ISU\, and the Dubuque Museum of Art biennial. Her work can be found at Liz Lidgett Gallery and Prairie Lights Bookstore. Alex shares a studio with her husband\, Jeremy\, in downtown Iowa City. \nJeremy Ackerman:\nIn the 1990’s\, visual artist Jeremy Ackerman attended Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. There he studied unconventional painting and installation with Afro Cuban artist Magadlena Compos-Pons. Heavily influenced by Compos-Pons’ polymathic approach to art making\, Jeremy began to explore a multitude of media including drawing\, sculpture\, film and performance. After moving back to his hometown of Minneapolis at the end of the century\, Jeremy continued to create art work while also founding the critically acclaimed eclectic pop group\, Walker Kong. During this creative era of music making\, Jeremy also began to experiment with cut paper collage. As his cut paper practice developed\, so did his vision for what could be expressed with the medium. Jeremy has spent the last two decades creating a body of cut paper work that distills hyperactive movement into eye popping psychedelic dreamscapes.\nDuring the pandemic Jeremy created his most ambitious work to date “Run Run Run (We Could Have Died)!” The first public viewing will be at Octagon Center for the Arts. In addition to growing his visual art\, Jeremy recently started a recording studio/ DIY music label\, Mouse Traxx Sounds. He is a current member of the music group\, Oranj Ruffs\, whose debut album was released in June 2024. He lives in Iowa City with his partner Alex\, and their two children.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/just-duet-group-art-exhibition-alex-and-jeremy-ackerman-octagon-center-for-the-arts/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Catch a Radio Wave - Senior Variety Show
DESCRIPTION:The 29th Annual Senior Variety Show\, “Catch a Radio Wave” will be presented Fri.\, Aug.15\, 7 p.m.\, and Sat.\, Aug.16\, 2 p.m. at Ames City Auditorium (520 6th St\, Ames\, IA). Over one hundred talented Story County seniors will showcase songs\, dances\, and humor as they celebrate aging in style. The net proceeds will benefit local senior projects.  Tickets\, $10 or $12 at the door\, are now on sale at Worldly Goods\, 223 Main St.\, Ames and other county-wide locations. \nInformation: 515-620-8843 or SeniorVarietyShow.org
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/catch-a-radio-wave-senior-variety-show-2/
LOCATION:Ames City Auditorium\, 520 6th St\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Catch a Radio Wave - Senior Variety Show
DESCRIPTION:The 29th Annual Senior Variety Show\, “Catch a Radio Wave” will be presented Fri.\, Aug.15\, 7 p.m.\, and Sat.\, Aug.16\, 2 p.m. at Ames City Auditorium (520 6th St\, Ames\, IA). Over one hundred talented Story County seniors will showcase songs\, dances\, and humor as they celebrate aging in style. The net proceeds will benefit local senior projects.  Tickets\, $10 or $12 at the door\, are now on sale at Worldly Goods\, 223 Main St.\, Ames and other county-wide locations. \nInformation: 515-620-8843 or SeniorVarietyShow.org
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/catch-a-radio-wave-senior-variety-show/
LOCATION:Ames City Auditorium\, 520 6th St\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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