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World Ballet Company: Cinderella – Stephens Auditorium

Stephens Auditorium 1900 Center Dr, Ames, IA, United States

The beloved fairy tale, Cinderella, comes to life in a spectacular Broadway-style production that delights all ages, blending humor, romance, and the timeless majesty of classical ballet at Stephens Auditorium on Tues., April 14 at 7 p.m.  Tickets can be purchased through www.ticketmaster.com or at the Stephens Auditorium Ticket Office. Ticket prices start at $44 plus applicable service charges and are subject to change. 

$44
Creative Explorations April, Ages 3 – 5 – Octagon Center for the Arts

Creative Explorations April, Ages 3 – 5 – Octagon Center for the Arts

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

Enjoy 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.

$65

Genealogy Plus: The Disappearance of German-Americans – Ames Public Library

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

During the 1800s, nearly 6 million Germans immigrated to the United States. Many of them settled in Iowa and lively German-speaking communities emerged in every county of the state. Where did they go? Dr. Jeremy Best will offer a presentation explaining why so many Iowans' German ancestors "disappeared."

Graphic for University Museums "Terra Cotta Conservation in the Art on Campus Collection" exhibition.
Terra Cotta Conservation in the Art on Campus Collection

Terra Cotta Conservation in the Art on Campus Collection

Christian Peterson Art Museum 1017 Morrill Hall, 603 Morrill Rd, Ames, IA, United States

University Museums presents "Terra Cotta Conservation in the Art on Campus Collection," an intimate exhibition in the Christian Petersen Art Museum showcasing the innovative technology and conservation science used to preserve Danish-American artist Christian Petersen's iconic terra cotta sculptures across Iowa State University's campus.

FREE
Baby Time – Ames Public Library

Baby Time – Ames Public Library

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

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. 

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

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