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SUMMARY:Farm House Museum Holiday Exhibition - University Museums
DESCRIPTION:The Farm House Museum at Iowa State University invites you to experience Yuletide: Glad Tidings through December 18. Iowa State’s oldest building sparkles with historic holiday charm. Special events include WinterFest Open House (Dec 5\, 5 – 7 p.m.) and Santa Open House (Dec 6\, noon – 3 p.m.). Open weekdays\, noon – 4 p.m. at 601 Farm House Lane. Free admission. Learn more at museums.iastate.edu or call (515) 294-3342. \nThe historic 1860 home\, which has hosted countless holiday gatherings throughout its 165-year history\, welcomes the campus and community to experience the seasonal traditions that have brought students\, faculty\, and staff together for generations. \n“The Farm House Museum has a certain twinkle this time of year\,” said Allison Sheridan\, Farm House Museum curator. “Yuletide: Glad Tidings invites visitors to experience the warmth and beauty of historic holiday traditions in Iowa State’s oldest building. It’s a wonderful way to pause during the busy season and connect with our campus heritage – and share glad tidings\, merriment and good cheer.” \n“It’s like this house was made for the holidays\,” said Sydney Marshall\, Curator of the Art on Campus Collection and the Anderson Sculpture Garden. \nVisit Yuletide: Glad Tidings \nFarm House Museum \n601 Farm House Lane\, Ames\, Iowa 50011 \nMon. – Fri.\, noon – 4 p.m. \nClosed Sat.\, Sun.\, and University holidays. Free admission\, donations welcome \nPhone: (515) 294-3342 \nAbout the Farm House Museum \nThe Farm House Museum is the oldest building on Iowa State University’s campus. Originally constructed in 1860\, the Farm House Museum first served the university as living quarters for various students\, Iowa State deans\, professors\, and farmhands. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965 as the Knapp-Wilson House\, it honors Seaman A. Knapp\, author of the federal Hatch Act of 1887\, and James F. “Tama Jim” Wilson\, who became U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under Presidents McKinley\, Roosevelt\, and Taft. Following a six-year restoration in the 1970s\, the Farm House Museum became a public museum. Today\, the Farm House Museum\, an affiliate of University Museums at Iowa State University\, serves the public and student body by displaying numerous antiques with particular emphasis on the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Visit museums.iastate.edu to learn more. \nAbout University Museums \nUniversity Museums is a distinctive organization that encompasses two art museums\, a National Historic Landmark historic home museum\, a sculpture garden\, and one of the largest campus public art collections in the nation. University Museums brings world-class exhibitions with educational programming to Iowa State University\, actively acquires works of art to add to the more than 30\,000 permanent collection objects\, conserves and preserves collections\, conducts and publishes curatorial scholarship\, and fosters student engagement. University Museums is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Visit museums.iastate.edu to learn more.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/farm-house-museum-holiday-exhibition-university-museums/2025-11-11/
LOCATION:Farm House Museum\, 601 Farm House Lane\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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SUMMARY:Write Together Tuesdays - Ames Writers Collective
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our hybrid Write Together Tuesdays on Zoom or in person at Fifth Street Writers. 3:30 to 5 p.m. CT \nWHAT’S A WRITE TOGETHER?\n\nWe join together on Zoom and in person at Fifth Street Writers\, share what we’re working on\, and write for ~90 minutes. At the end\, we share our successes\, and sign off. Easy peasy. \nVisit the website for more. https://ameswriterscollective.org/
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/write-together-tuesdays-ames-writes-collective/2025-11-11/
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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SUMMARY:Still Life Painting\, Ages 18+ - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Still Life Painting\, Ages 18+\n\n\nThe Colorful Still Life\, Ages 18+\nTuesdays\, 6 – 8 pm\nNov. 4 – 18 (3 weeks) $85 \nStudents will explore the possibilities of color in still life painting. Through a series of exercises and limited palettes\, students will expand their understanding of color and the surprising possibilities of primary colors. Medium: Oil-focused\, but other media welcome. \nInstructor: Zack Bukovich\nClass Size Limit: 10\nStudio Location: TBA \n Student supply list:Choose preferred type of Paint: Gouache\, Acrylic or Oil Paint \n\n4-6 canvases\, panels or paper\, between 9 x12” and 16 x 20”\n\nGouache or Acrylic Supplies: \n\nGouache or Acrylic paints: A simple color palette of basic colors (red\, blue\, yellow\, black\, white and brown).\nBrushes*\n\nOil Painting Supplies: \n\nOil Paints: Titanium white\, warm yellow and cool yellow (usually cadmium yellow and lemon yellow)\, warm red and cool red (usually cadmium red and alizarin crimson) and ultramarine blue; other colors of your choice (bring what you have).\nMixed sized brushes (can be bristle or synthetic)*\nPalette Knife\nPalette surface (sheets are fine)\nOdorless Turpentine or Gamsol\nPaint mixing tray\n*The Octagon will provide  paper towels\, pencils\, gently used paintbrushes of varying type and size.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/still-life-painting-ages-18-octagon-center-for-the-arts/2025-11-11/
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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SUMMARY:Lawn Alternatives: Using Native Plants in Our Landscape - Reiman Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Learn about options for a native-friendly yard!\nTues.\, Nov. 11\, 6 – 8 p.m. \nThis class will discuss the decline of native plants and biodiversity due to human activities and the importance of conservation. It will cover using native plants in landscaping to support ecosystems and foster biodiversity\, as well as cover the following questions: \n\nWhy is promoting native plants important?\nWhat can each of us do to foster biodiversity?\nHow to create environmentally friendly landscapes?\n\nSources of native plant materials will be provided along with other handouts. \nThe class is suitable for beginners as well as people who have already started to use native plants in their yards. \nPreregistration with prepayment is required. \nCOPY LINK \n\nPrices\n\n\n$24\nGeneral Public Any age\n\n\n$12\nMembers Must Present Membership Card at Check-In\n\n\n$12\nISU Students Valid with Student ID\n\n\nFree\nRG Volunteers Reiman Gardens’ Volunteer
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/lawn-alternatives-using-native-plants-in-our-landscape-reiman-gardens/
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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SUMMARY:Member Open Hours - Ames Writers Collective
DESCRIPTION:This month\, join us for our Members Open Hours at Fifth Street Writers. Interested in becoming a member? Click here for more information! \nOpen this month from 8 – 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. There are a few exceptions\, please check our events calendar for specific dates! \nOur space is designed for writers by writers? It’s a quiet place to focus on your writing projects? We have seating areas spread throughout the building at Fifth Street Writers that run the gamut from comfy club chairs to benches with tables\, to larger tables with chairs. Limited parking is available in front of the building\, with plenty of street parking. Our site host this month is communications intern\, Acacia Coates.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/member-open-hours-ames-writers-collective-3/
LOCATION:Ames Writers Collective / Fifth Street Writers\, 612 5th St\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T170000
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Future Forest: Digital Echoes - ISU College of Design\, Gallery 181
DESCRIPTION:Interdisciplinary artist Amenda Tate\, a 2023 Iowa State University integrated visual arts graduate and current PhD student in human computer interaction\, will unveil an interactive exhibition Nov. 10–13 at the ISU College of Design. \nIn “Future Forest: Digital Echoes\,” Tate invites visitors to wander through a paper-and-light ecosystem that reacts to presence — each visit changes the forest and every visitor leaves a trace. The installation\, a design research project for her PhD studies that also integrates knowledge gained through participatory practices in museum education\, will be on display beginning at noon Monday\, Nov. 10\, in the College of Design’s Gallery 181. \nRegular exhibition hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily. A closing reception will be from 5 – 7 p.m. Thurs.\, Nov. 13. \nUsing both scientific and aesthetic processes\, Tate creates work that explores movement\, our relationship to technology and the understanding of what it means to be human\, including the ways in which “humanness” can be denied. She uses custom-designed technology\, traditional mediums and social interactions to foster connection. \nTate describes “Future Forest” as part ritual\, part experiment and part myth. In the artist statement accompanying the show\, she notes that visitors will experience interwoven stories that unfold out of order: “ ‘The Waxen Grove\,’ where ancestral spirits are preserved in wax and light; ‘The Translucent Shrine\,’ where machines resurrect belief; and ‘The Resonant Core\,’ where your movement becomes memory. Experience. Interact. Leave a digital echo.” \nSupport for the project has been provided by the Iowa Arts Council\, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Follow the project’s progression at @futureforest_dsm on Instagram. \nAbout the artist\nTate received a master of fine arts in integrated visual arts from Iowa State in 2023. While pursing her PhD in human computer interaction\, she also serves as docent and tours program manager at the Des Moines Art Center. A 2019-2020 Iowa Arts Council Fellow\, she has work featured in the “State of the Arts: Iowa’s Artist Fellows” exhibition Nov. 7–29 at Mainframe Studios in Des Moines. She has been an artist-in-residence with the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center and Ballet Des Moines\, and her work has been published in The New York Times\, the Denver Post\, the Des Moines Register\, Better Homes & Gardens and Popular Science. \nAmong Tate’s honors are two Editor’s Choice Awards at the 2018 New York International Maker Faire and a special recognition award in the 2017 International RobotArt competition. She received a 2020 project grant and a 2021 Iowa Arts & Culture Resilience Grant\, both awarded by the Iowa Arts Council in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. Her work is in the collections of Arrow Electronics\, The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines and Banker’s Trust. \nContacts\nAmenda Tate\, PhD Student\, Human Computer Interaction\, atate@iastate.edu\nHeather Sauer\, Director of Strategic Communications\, College of Design\, hsauer@iastate.edu
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/exhibit-future-forest-digital-echoes-isu-college-of-design/2025-11-12/
LOCATION:Gallery 181 – College of Design\, 715 Bissell Road\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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SUMMARY:The RG Express - Reiman Gardens
DESCRIPTION:A Reiman Gardens holiday tradition is back! Visitors of all ages will be enchanted by the RG Express Train from Sat.\, Nov. 8\, 2025\, through Sun.\, Jan. 18\, 2026. This detailed garden scale display was created by Applied Imagination\, an internationally recognized company whose train displays merge botanical design and architecture. The RG Express is one of only 18 North American train displays of this magnitude! Walk past\, around\, and under miniature buildings and bridges built in the likeness of some of Iowa State University’s and Reiman Gardens’ most significant buildings. Don’t miss the magic of the RG Express this holiday season!  \nClosed November 22\, Thanksgiving Day\, Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, and New Year’s Day. Open until 8 p.m. on Tues.\, December 2\, 9\, and 16 to allow for special nighttime viewing of the RG Express. The lighted buildings and holiday decorations help the season come alive as the trains travel throughout our indoor conservatory.  \nDue to capacity limits\, the RG Express Train Display is not open during the Winter Wonderscape light show. This display is included in the regular price of admission (free for members and Iowa State University students). \nThe RG Express Train exhibit would not be possible without the support of the Central Iowa Garden Railway Society and Just Add Water.  \n\n\n\nGeneral admission\n$12\n\n\nseniors\, ages 65 and up\n$11\n\n\nyouth\, ages 2-12\n$6\n\n\nyouth\, under 2\nfree\n\n\nReiman Gardens members\nfree\n\n\nIowa State University students\nfree\n\n\n\nMore information about admission here: https://reimangardens.com/admission-and-hours
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/the-rg-express-reiman-gardens/2025-11-12/
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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SUMMARY:Creative Explorations November - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Creative Explorations November\nCreative Explorations\, 3 – 5 years with an adult partner*\n\n\nWednesdays\, 10 – 11 am\n$65 for each 4 week session \nOct. 29 – Nov. 19 \nEnjoy creative learning through the art making process using a variety of sensory materials\, traditional and nontraditional supplies. New skills will be practiced\, while the “process of making” will be the fundamental goal for the child. Materials like paint\, charcoal\, fabric\, plastic\, sculpture media\, glue\, cardboard\, paper\, etc. will be used. The use of scissors and proper handling of materials and color mixing will also be explored. Guardians are encouraged to participate in class activities. \n*Children who are 5 years old may be more developmentally willing/able to work alone on their projects. If so\, guardians are encouraged to stay on site either in the studio or in the adjacent lounge area during class. \nClass limit: 6 children/adult pairs\nInstructor: Beth Weninger\nHunziker Studio
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/creative-explorations-november-octagon-center-for-the-arts/2025-11-12/
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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SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music\, stories\, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation. \n\n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/toddler-storytime-ames-public-library/2025-11-12/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T113000
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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!
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/baby-time-ames-public-library-2/2025-11-12/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T160000
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SUMMARY:Farm House Museum Holiday Exhibition - University Museums
DESCRIPTION:The Farm House Museum at Iowa State University invites you to experience Yuletide: Glad Tidings through December 18. Iowa State’s oldest building sparkles with historic holiday charm. Special events include WinterFest Open House (Dec 5\, 5 – 7 p.m.) and Santa Open House (Dec 6\, noon – 3 p.m.). Open weekdays\, noon – 4 p.m. at 601 Farm House Lane. Free admission. Learn more at museums.iastate.edu or call (515) 294-3342. \nThe historic 1860 home\, which has hosted countless holiday gatherings throughout its 165-year history\, welcomes the campus and community to experience the seasonal traditions that have brought students\, faculty\, and staff together for generations. \n“The Farm House Museum has a certain twinkle this time of year\,” said Allison Sheridan\, Farm House Museum curator. “Yuletide: Glad Tidings invites visitors to experience the warmth and beauty of historic holiday traditions in Iowa State’s oldest building. It’s a wonderful way to pause during the busy season and connect with our campus heritage – and share glad tidings\, merriment and good cheer.” \n“It’s like this house was made for the holidays\,” said Sydney Marshall\, Curator of the Art on Campus Collection and the Anderson Sculpture Garden. \nVisit Yuletide: Glad Tidings \nFarm House Museum \n601 Farm House Lane\, Ames\, Iowa 50011 \nMon. – Fri.\, noon – 4 p.m. \nClosed Sat.\, Sun.\, and University holidays. Free admission\, donations welcome \nPhone: (515) 294-3342 \nAbout the Farm House Museum \nThe Farm House Museum is the oldest building on Iowa State University’s campus. Originally constructed in 1860\, the Farm House Museum first served the university as living quarters for various students\, Iowa State deans\, professors\, and farmhands. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965 as the Knapp-Wilson House\, it honors Seaman A. Knapp\, author of the federal Hatch Act of 1887\, and James F. “Tama Jim” Wilson\, who became U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under Presidents McKinley\, Roosevelt\, and Taft. Following a six-year restoration in the 1970s\, the Farm House Museum became a public museum. Today\, the Farm House Museum\, an affiliate of University Museums at Iowa State University\, serves the public and student body by displaying numerous antiques with particular emphasis on the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Visit museums.iastate.edu to learn more. \nAbout University Museums \nUniversity Museums is a distinctive organization that encompasses two art museums\, a National Historic Landmark historic home museum\, a sculpture garden\, and one of the largest campus public art collections in the nation. University Museums brings world-class exhibitions with educational programming to Iowa State University\, actively acquires works of art to add to the more than 30\,000 permanent collection objects\, conserves and preserves collections\, conducts and publishes curatorial scholarship\, and fosters student engagement. University Museums is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Visit museums.iastate.edu to learn more.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/farm-house-museum-holiday-exhibition-university-museums/2025-11-12/
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:20251112T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T225253
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SUMMARY:Teen Advisory Group (TAG) - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Hey 6 – 12th graders\, help plan exciting Library events for teens\, share what you’re reading\, make new friends\, and eat some food! To register or find out more\, visit https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/get-involved/teen-advisory-group. \nSupported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/teen-advisory-group-tag-ames-public-library/2025-11-12/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T190000
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SUMMARY:Science with Cyclones - Reiman Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Bring the kids for an evening of free science fair fun!\nWed.\, Nov. 12\, 5:30 – 7 p.m. \nScience with Cyclones is inspired by a famous program at The Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University–called the Flame Challenge–in which scientists craft engaging explanations of everyday\, yet complex\, scientific concepts that can draw in a young audience (for example\, explaining what a flame is). Similarly\, Science with Cyclones has science students from Iowa State University explaining concepts like ‘How does lightening work\,’ ‘What is a blood type\,’ and ‘Why do boats float’ with interactive displays to explore. \nCy will attend and learn alongside guests! \nThis event is co-hosted by Reiman Gardens and the Iowa State University English Department.\nView Science with Cyclones Poster Fall 2025.pdf
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/science-with-cyclones-reiman-gardens/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Linoleum Block Printmaking\, Beginners Ages 18+ - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Linoleum Block Printmaking\, Beginners Ages 18+\n\n\nLinoleum Block Printmaking\, Beginners Ages 18+\nWednesdays\, 6 – 8 pm\nNov. 5 – 19 (3 Weeks) $75 \nDiscover the bold and expressive art of printmaking using linoleum blocks. Students will create their own original designs\, either by drawing freehand or working from a photograph\, and then learn how to transfer them onto a linoleum block.\nSafe carving techniques and studio practices will be covered. Once your block is carved\, you’ll learn how to mix and roll out inks\, then print your design by hand. \nStudents are encouraged to experiment and share different ink colors and explore how color\nchoices impact their prints. The quick-drying ink allows you to leave with both your finished\nprints and carved blocks. \nInstructor: Kat Schmidt\nClass Size Limit: 10\nStudio Location: Dance/Aux East
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/linoleum-block-printmaking-beginners-ages-18-octagon-center-for-the-arts/2025-11-12/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T225253
CREATED:20251103T043555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T044403Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: German - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in German. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. Dale H. Ross Board Room \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-german-ames-public-library/2025-11-12/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T220000
DTSTAMP:20260615T225253
CREATED:20251109T032044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T032044Z
UID:10001678-1762977600-1762984800@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Comedy Night with Ryan Niemiller - Student Union Board
DESCRIPTION:Ryan Niemiller is best known as the disarmingly handsome comedian and 3rd place finalist from season 14 of America’s Got Talent. Despite being born with a disability in both arms\, Ryan\, the self-proclaimed “Cripple Threat of Comedy\,” shares his views of the world from the perspective of the handicapped (and very handsome). \nThis event is FREE and open to everyone! Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/comedy-night-with-ryan-niemiller-student-union-board/
LOCATION:ISU Memorial Union-Maintenance Shop\, 2229 Lincoln Way\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T225253
CREATED:20251107T230343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T230656Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Future Forest: Digital Echoes - ISU College of Design\, Gallery 181
DESCRIPTION:Interdisciplinary artist Amenda Tate\, a 2023 Iowa State University integrated visual arts graduate and current PhD student in human computer interaction\, will unveil an interactive exhibition Nov. 10–13 at the ISU College of Design. \nIn “Future Forest: Digital Echoes\,” Tate invites visitors to wander through a paper-and-light ecosystem that reacts to presence — each visit changes the forest and every visitor leaves a trace. The installation\, a design research project for her PhD studies that also integrates knowledge gained through participatory practices in museum education\, will be on display beginning at noon Monday\, Nov. 10\, in the College of Design’s Gallery 181. \nRegular exhibition hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily. A closing reception will be from 5 – 7 p.m. Thurs.\, Nov. 13. \nUsing both scientific and aesthetic processes\, Tate creates work that explores movement\, our relationship to technology and the understanding of what it means to be human\, including the ways in which “humanness” can be denied. She uses custom-designed technology\, traditional mediums and social interactions to foster connection. \nTate describes “Future Forest” as part ritual\, part experiment and part myth. In the artist statement accompanying the show\, she notes that visitors will experience interwoven stories that unfold out of order: “ ‘The Waxen Grove\,’ where ancestral spirits are preserved in wax and light; ‘The Translucent Shrine\,’ where machines resurrect belief; and ‘The Resonant Core\,’ where your movement becomes memory. Experience. Interact. Leave a digital echo.” \nSupport for the project has been provided by the Iowa Arts Council\, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Follow the project’s progression at @futureforest_dsm on Instagram. \nAbout the artist\nTate received a master of fine arts in integrated visual arts from Iowa State in 2023. While pursing her PhD in human computer interaction\, she also serves as docent and tours program manager at the Des Moines Art Center. A 2019-2020 Iowa Arts Council Fellow\, she has work featured in the “State of the Arts: Iowa’s Artist Fellows” exhibition Nov. 7–29 at Mainframe Studios in Des Moines. She has been an artist-in-residence with the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center and Ballet Des Moines\, and her work has been published in The New York Times\, the Denver Post\, the Des Moines Register\, Better Homes & Gardens and Popular Science. \nAmong Tate’s honors are two Editor’s Choice Awards at the 2018 New York International Maker Faire and a special recognition award in the 2017 International RobotArt competition. She received a 2020 project grant and a 2021 Iowa Arts & Culture Resilience Grant\, both awarded by the Iowa Arts Council in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. Her work is in the collections of Arrow Electronics\, The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines and Banker’s Trust. \nContacts\nAmenda Tate\, PhD Student\, Human Computer Interaction\, atate@iastate.edu\nHeather Sauer\, Director of Strategic Communications\, College of Design\, hsauer@iastate.edu
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/exhibit-future-forest-digital-echoes-isu-college-of-design/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Gallery 181 – College of Design\, 715 Bissell Road\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T225253
CREATED:20251107T232433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T232832Z
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SUMMARY:The RG Express - Reiman Gardens
DESCRIPTION:A Reiman Gardens holiday tradition is back! Visitors of all ages will be enchanted by the RG Express Train from Sat.\, Nov. 8\, 2025\, through Sun.\, Jan. 18\, 2026. This detailed garden scale display was created by Applied Imagination\, an internationally recognized company whose train displays merge botanical design and architecture. The RG Express is one of only 18 North American train displays of this magnitude! Walk past\, around\, and under miniature buildings and bridges built in the likeness of some of Iowa State University’s and Reiman Gardens’ most significant buildings. Don’t miss the magic of the RG Express this holiday season!  \nClosed November 22\, Thanksgiving Day\, Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, and New Year’s Day. Open until 8 p.m. on Tues.\, December 2\, 9\, and 16 to allow for special nighttime viewing of the RG Express. The lighted buildings and holiday decorations help the season come alive as the trains travel throughout our indoor conservatory.  \nDue to capacity limits\, the RG Express Train Display is not open during the Winter Wonderscape light show. This display is included in the regular price of admission (free for members and Iowa State University students). \nThe RG Express Train exhibit would not be possible without the support of the Central Iowa Garden Railway Society and Just Add Water.  \n\n\n\nGeneral admission\n$12\n\n\nseniors\, ages 65 and up\n$11\n\n\nyouth\, ages 2-12\n$6\n\n\nyouth\, under 2\nfree\n\n\nReiman Gardens members\nfree\n\n\nIowa State University students\nfree\n\n\n\nMore information about admission here: https://reimangardens.com/admission-and-hours
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/the-rg-express-reiman-gardens/2025-11-13/
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:20251113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T225253
CREATED:20251103T044905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T044905Z
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SUMMARY:Movies with Mainstream - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mainstream Living community for a monthly movie screening and related activity! Selected movies are appropriate for adults who are neurodivergent and/or have an intellectual disability. Movies with Mainstream is open to patrons of all ages! \nThis month\, we’ll watch The Garfield Movie in the Rotary Room\, with a craft to follow in the Danfoss Room.\nPresented in partnership with Ames Public Library and Mainstream Living. \n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/movies-with-mainstream-ames-public-library/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T110000
DTSTAMP:20260615T225253
CREATED:20251103T002649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T002649Z
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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. Storytime Room. \n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \nLibrary Hours\n\nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/family-storytime-ames-public-library/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T225253
CREATED:20251109T054243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T054647Z
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SUMMARY:Farm House Museum Holiday Exhibition - University Museums
DESCRIPTION:The Farm House Museum at Iowa State University invites you to experience Yuletide: Glad Tidings through December 18. Iowa State’s oldest building sparkles with historic holiday charm. Special events include WinterFest Open House (Dec 5\, 5 – 7 p.m.) and Santa Open House (Dec 6\, noon – 3 p.m.). Open weekdays\, noon – 4 p.m. at 601 Farm House Lane. Free admission. Learn more at museums.iastate.edu or call (515) 294-3342. \nThe historic 1860 home\, which has hosted countless holiday gatherings throughout its 165-year history\, welcomes the campus and community to experience the seasonal traditions that have brought students\, faculty\, and staff together for generations. \n“The Farm House Museum has a certain twinkle this time of year\,” said Allison Sheridan\, Farm House Museum curator. “Yuletide: Glad Tidings invites visitors to experience the warmth and beauty of historic holiday traditions in Iowa State’s oldest building. It’s a wonderful way to pause during the busy season and connect with our campus heritage – and share glad tidings\, merriment and good cheer.” \n“It’s like this house was made for the holidays\,” said Sydney Marshall\, Curator of the Art on Campus Collection and the Anderson Sculpture Garden. \nVisit Yuletide: Glad Tidings \nFarm House Museum \n601 Farm House Lane\, Ames\, Iowa 50011 \nMon. – Fri.\, noon – 4 p.m. \nClosed Sat.\, Sun.\, and University holidays. Free admission\, donations welcome \nPhone: (515) 294-3342 \nAbout the Farm House Museum \nThe Farm House Museum is the oldest building on Iowa State University’s campus. Originally constructed in 1860\, the Farm House Museum first served the university as living quarters for various students\, Iowa State deans\, professors\, and farmhands. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965 as the Knapp-Wilson House\, it honors Seaman A. Knapp\, author of the federal Hatch Act of 1887\, and James F. “Tama Jim” Wilson\, who became U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under Presidents McKinley\, Roosevelt\, and Taft. Following a six-year restoration in the 1970s\, the Farm House Museum became a public museum. Today\, the Farm House Museum\, an affiliate of University Museums at Iowa State University\, serves the public and student body by displaying numerous antiques with particular emphasis on the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Visit museums.iastate.edu to learn more. \nAbout University Museums \nUniversity Museums is a distinctive organization that encompasses two art museums\, a National Historic Landmark historic home museum\, a sculpture garden\, and one of the largest campus public art collections in the nation. University Museums brings world-class exhibitions with educational programming to Iowa State University\, actively acquires works of art to add to the more than 30\,000 permanent collection objects\, conserves and preserves collections\, conducts and publishes curatorial scholarship\, and fosters student engagement. University Museums is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Visit museums.iastate.edu to learn more.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/farm-house-museum-holiday-exhibition-university-museums/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Farm House Museum\, 601 Farm House Lane\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="University Museums":MAILTO:museums@iastate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T225253
CREATED:20251107T230620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T230620Z
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SUMMARY:Reception: Future Forest: Digital Echoes - ISU College of Design\, Gallery 181
DESCRIPTION:Interdisciplinary artist Amenda Tate\, a 2023 Iowa State University integrated visual arts graduate and current PhD student in human computer interaction\, will unveil an interactive exhibition Nov. 10–13 at the ISU College of Design. \nIn “Future Forest: Digital Echoes\,” Tate invites visitors to wander through a paper-and-light ecosystem that reacts to presence — each visit changes the forest and every visitor leaves a trace. The installation\, a design research project for her PhD studies that also integrates knowledge gained through participatory practices in museum education\, will be on display beginning at noon Monday\, Nov. 10\, in the College of Design’s Gallery 181. \nRegular exhibition hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily. A closing reception will be from 5 – 7 p.m. Thurs.\, Nov. 13. \nUsing both scientific and aesthetic processes\, Tate creates work that explores movement\, our relationship to technology and the understanding of what it means to be human\, including the ways in which “humanness” can be denied. She uses custom-designed technology\, traditional mediums and social interactions to foster connection. \nTate describes “Future Forest” as part ritual\, part experiment and part myth. In the artist statement accompanying the show\, she notes that visitors will experience interwoven stories that unfold out of order: “ ‘The Waxen Grove\,’ where ancestral spirits are preserved in wax and light; ‘The Translucent Shrine\,’ where machines resurrect belief; and ‘The Resonant Core\,’ where your movement becomes memory. Experience. Interact. Leave a digital echo.” \nSupport for the project has been provided by the Iowa Arts Council\, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Follow the project’s progression at @futureforest_dsm on Instagram. \nAbout the artist\nTate received a master of fine arts in integrated visual arts from Iowa State in 2023. While pursing her PhD in human computer interaction\, she also serves as docent and tours program manager at the Des Moines Art Center. A 2019-2020 Iowa Arts Council Fellow\, she has work featured in the “State of the Arts: Iowa’s Artist Fellows” exhibition Nov. 7–29 at Mainframe Studios in Des Moines. She has been an artist-in-residence with the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center and Ballet Des Moines\, and her work has been published in The New York Times\, the Denver Post\, the Des Moines Register\, Better Homes & Gardens and Popular Science. \nAmong Tate’s honors are two Editor’s Choice Awards at the 2018 New York International Maker Faire and a special recognition award in the 2017 International RobotArt competition. She received a 2020 project grant and a 2021 Iowa Arts & Culture Resilience Grant\, both awarded by the Iowa Arts Council in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. Her work is in the collections of Arrow Electronics\, The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines and Banker’s Trust. \nContacts\nAmenda Tate\, PhD Student\, Human Computer Interaction\, atate@iastate.edu\nHeather Sauer\, Director of Strategic Communications\, College of Design\, hsauer@iastate.edu
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/reception-future-forest-digital-echoes-isu-college-of-design-gallery-181/
LOCATION:Gallery 181 – College of Design\, 715 Bissell Road\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="College of Design":MAILTO:raconn@iastate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T225253
CREATED:20251103T045708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T045708Z
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SUMMARY:Book Sale - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Find great deals on thousands of used items\, including books\, movies\, music\, and more! \n\nThurs.\, Nov. 13 – 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.\nAdmission $2; Free admission and early entry starting at 5 p.m. for donors to the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation at the $20 level and above\nFri.\, Nov. 14 – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.\nFree admission\nSat.\, Nov. 15 – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.\nFree admission\nSun.\, Nov. 16 – noon to 5 p.m.\nLast day! Admission $1\, and everything is free! (Auditorium only)\n\n  \nMake sure to stop by the Literary Grounds Bookstore for a sale featuring vintage and collectible books. $1 off everything in the store (except book bundles and items marked $1). \nPresented by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation. Proceeds from the Book Sale are used to enhance Library programs and services. \n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/book-sale-ames-public-library/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T225253
CREATED:20251003T032801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T032801Z
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SUMMARY:Drawing Skills\, Ages 9 - 12 - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Drawing Skills\, Ages 9 – 12\n\n\nDrawing Skills\, Ages 9 – 12\nThursdays\, 6 – 8 PM\nNov. 6 – 13 (2 weeks)\n$80 \nDiscover the joy of drawing in this fun and engaging beginner’s class designed for kids ages 9–12. Led by professional illustrator Tim Read\, students will learn the basics of drawing through creative exercises\, step-by-step lessons\, and playful projects. From sketching simple shapes to building more detailed drawings\, young artists will gain confidence\, improve their observation skills\, and explore their imaginations. \nNo previous experience required. All materials provided. \nInstructor: Tim Read\nClass Size Limit: 8\nStudio Location: Adams Studio
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/drawing-skills-ages-9-12-octagon-center-for-the-arts/2025-11-13/
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:20251113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T225253
CREATED:20251103T051332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T051332Z
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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. Babies and caregivers are welcome to stay and play after the event! \n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/baby-time-ames-public-library-3/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T225253
CREATED:20251024T031606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T031606Z
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SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: The Naked Gun - ISU Student Union Board
DESCRIPTION:Only one man has the particular set of skills – to lead Police Squad and save the world. \n2025 | PG-13 | 1hr 25min \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.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/cyclone-cinema-the-naked-gun-isu-student-union-board/
LOCATION:Carver Hall\, Room 0101\, 411 Morrill Rd\, Ames\, IA 50011\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T225253
CREATED:20251103T052414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T052414Z
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SUMMARY:028: Real Reads Book Group - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:028 focuses on recently published\, popular nonfiction on a variety of topics. \nMeet in person in the Dale H. Ross Board Room (2nd floor)\, or join the Zoom Meeting\, use the following link:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87984723696?pwd=TG54ZnRFUEM4aWh4WWxzMlZ0SndZQT09 \n2025 \n\nSeptember – The Man Who Could Move Clouds: A Memoir by Ingrid Rojas Contreras\nOctober – Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell\nNovember – Wastelands: The True Story of Farm Country on Trial by Corban Addison\nDecember – Eight Bears: Mythic Past and Imperiled Future by Gloria Dickie\n\nSupported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/028-real-reads-book-group-ames-public-library/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T225253
CREATED:20251107T232433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T232832Z
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SUMMARY:The RG Express - Reiman Gardens
DESCRIPTION:A Reiman Gardens holiday tradition is back! Visitors of all ages will be enchanted by the RG Express Train from Sat.\, Nov. 8\, 2025\, through Sun.\, Jan. 18\, 2026. This detailed garden scale display was created by Applied Imagination\, an internationally recognized company whose train displays merge botanical design and architecture. The RG Express is one of only 18 North American train displays of this magnitude! Walk past\, around\, and under miniature buildings and bridges built in the likeness of some of Iowa State University’s and Reiman Gardens’ most significant buildings. Don’t miss the magic of the RG Express this holiday season!  \nClosed November 22\, Thanksgiving Day\, Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, and New Year’s Day. Open until 8 p.m. on Tues.\, December 2\, 9\, and 16 to allow for special nighttime viewing of the RG Express. The lighted buildings and holiday decorations help the season come alive as the trains travel throughout our indoor conservatory.  \nDue to capacity limits\, the RG Express Train Display is not open during the Winter Wonderscape light show. This display is included in the regular price of admission (free for members and Iowa State University students). \nThe RG Express Train exhibit would not be possible without the support of the Central Iowa Garden Railway Society and Just Add Water.  \n\n\n\nGeneral admission\n$12\n\n\nseniors\, ages 65 and up\n$11\n\n\nyouth\, ages 2-12\n$6\n\n\nyouth\, under 2\nfree\n\n\nReiman Gardens members\nfree\n\n\nIowa State University students\nfree\n\n\n\nMore information about admission here: https://reimangardens.com/admission-and-hours
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/the-rg-express-reiman-gardens/2025-11-14/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T225253
CREATED:20251103T045708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T045708Z
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SUMMARY:Book Sale - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Find great deals on thousands of used items\, including books\, movies\, music\, and more! \n\nThurs.\, Nov. 13 – 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.\nAdmission $2; Free admission and early entry starting at 5 p.m. for donors to the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation at the $20 level and above\nFri.\, Nov. 14 – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.\nFree admission\nSat.\, Nov. 15 – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.\nFree admission\nSun.\, Nov. 16 – noon to 5 p.m.\nLast day! Admission $1\, and everything is free! (Auditorium only)\n\n  \nMake sure to stop by the Literary Grounds Bookstore for a sale featuring vintage and collectible books. $1 off everything in the store (except book bundles and items marked $1). \nPresented by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation. Proceeds from the Book Sale are used to enhance Library programs and services. \n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/book-sale-ames-public-library/2025-11-14/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mothering Circle - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Parenting babies and toddlers is full of challenges. Join this welcoming community of families as we support each other and grow together through the early years of pregnancy\, postpartum\, and parenthood. Facilitated by experienced mothers\, these monthly meetups connect families to each other and to resources and answers about birth and parenthood. Teen Space \n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/mothering-circle-ames-public-library/2025-11-14/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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