America 250: Prairie, Plows, and the People’s College – University Museums

Farm House Museum 601 Farm House Lane, Ames, IA, United States

America 250: Prairie, Plows, and the People’s College will honor the key people, moments and experiences that have been centered within the Farm House Museum, campus’ first building. This exhibition will explore America’s 250th through 250 primary source objects from honoring the land of the original Indigenous people to the plowing of the prairie, campus development and the fostering of generations of democratic and innovative citizens.

Free

Fifth and Clark Friday Series – Ames City Auditorium

Ames City Auditorium 520 6th St, Ames, IA, United States

Fifth and Clark Fridays, a popular concert series hosted by Ames City Auditorium, 515 Clark Ave., returns on Fri., Feb. 20 with Dan Tedesco with Dan Trilk.

$10

30th International Festival of Women Composers – Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, ISU 300 Union Dr, Ames, IA, United States

The 30th International Festival of Women Composers is organized by Dr. Miriam Zach. The concert with her ISU Organ/Harpsichord studio is Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:30pm in the Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall in Simon Estes Music Hall on the Iowa State University campus. Additionally, a service with music by women composers will be on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 10am at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ames, Iowa.

Please contact festival founder Dr. Miriam Zach at minerva@iastate.edu for more information.

This concert will have a livestream.

free