Art Walk: Geometry of Nature – University Museums

Jischke Honors Building 603 Farm House Ln, Ames, IA, United States

The spiral of a shell, the symmetry of a flower, the seemingly impossible structure of snowflakes. Hidden in the flora and fauna of nature is a structure and a rhythm found in geometry and mathematics. Join a free guided tour of several botanical and nature-themed sculptures that center around the shapes and structure of life.

Free

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

Vegetable Painting, Ages 16+ – Octagon Center for the Arts

Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States

Learn to render realistic shapes and surfaces in watercolor using vegetables as your subject. This workshop focuses on building strong form and technique. All materials are provided.

$55

Youth Belly Dance, Ages 8 -14 – Octagon Center for the Arts

Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States

Find your wiggle in this fun class introducing movements from Middle Eastern fusion belly dance for ages 8-14.  Learn bouncy hip movements, snaky arms, balance, and more, through short dance games and combinations set to a variety of music. Wear comfortable clothing.

$60

The Ames Connection to WWII’s Manhattan Project – Ames History Museum

Ames Public Library 515 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA, United States

The Ames Connection to WWII's Manhattan Project - The desperate, top-secret race during World War II to master the military technology of nuclear fission before Nazi Germany played out in 32 sites across the U.S. and Canada