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SUMMARY:Peter and the Starcatcher - ISU Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Peter and the Starcatcher presented by ISU Theatre – Fri.\, April 17 at 10 a.m.\, in Fisher Theater. Tickets begin at $4. \nISU Theatre presents a high-energy physical theatre adventure that tells the story of how a nameless orphan became Peter Pan. \nBy Rick Elice\nMusic by Wayne Barker \nPresented by ISU Theatre on Fri.\, April 17 | 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. \nCurriculum Connections: Drama\, literature\, Victorian England\,. Suggested grade levels: Upper elementary – 12+ \n 
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/peter-and-the-starcatcher-isu-theatre/
LOCATION:Fisher Theater\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T232412
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SUMMARY:ISU Scholarship Musicale
DESCRIPTION:ISU Department of Music and Theatre’s annual fundraiser is a special chamber music treat held in the museum-like home of one of their biggest supporters\, Dennis Wendell. \nSeats are $50. For more information or to reserve seats\, please email musicale@iastate.edu
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/isu-scholarship-musicale/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T232412
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SUMMARY:ISU Chamber Orchestra Concert
DESCRIPTION:The ISU Chamber Orchestra will be in concert Monday\, March 30. The concert will feature Professor Andrew Bishop on Trumpet and works by Mozart\, Albinoni and Elgar. \nAdmission is $10 for the general public. ISU students and youth under 18 are free. Tickets can be purchased at the door prior to the performance. \nThis concert will have a livestream:  https://www.music.iastate.edu/recital-hall-livestream
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/isu-chamber-orchestra-concert/
LOCATION:Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall\, ISU\, 300 Union Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T232412
CREATED:20260205T030143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T030143Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Soirée - Maintenance Shop
DESCRIPTION:ISU MUSIC AND THEATRE students present the semester’s first FRIDAY SOIRÉE on Friday\, February 27 from 5-7 pm in the Memorial Union’s Maintenance Shop. \nA soirée is “an evening gathering for conversation\, performance\, and music.” Join Music and Theatre faculty\, staff\, and students in this time of fellowship and informal performance opportunity.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/friday-soiree-maintenance-shop/
LOCATION:ISU Memorial Union-Maintenance Shop\, 2229 Lincoln Way\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T232412
CREATED:20260205T025554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T031506Z
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SUMMARY:Guest Artist: Ned McGowan - Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall
DESCRIPTION:Ned McGowan (1970) is a American-Dutch composer\, flutist\, researcher and teacher\, living in Amsterdam\, the Netherlands. Known for rhythmical vitality and technical virtuosity\, his music has won awards and been performed at Carnegie Hall\, Concertgebouw and Purcell Room and other halls and festivals around the world by many orchestras\, ensembles and soloists. As a flutist he plays classical\, contemporary and improvisation concerts internationally and he has a special love for the contrabass flute. \nHis works include Concerto for iPad & Orchestra (2012) which has been performed in the Netherlands\, the United States and Brazil\, Workshop (2004) for recorder and tape\, six pièces mécaniques (2012)\, written for Calefax & Eric Vloemans\, Cleveland Times (2016)\, commissioned for the NFA Flute Convention\, Bantammer Swing (2008)\, a concerto for contrabass flute and orchestra\, which premiered in Carnegie Hall by the American Composers Orchestra\, Garden of Iniquitous Creatures (2016)\, for the Grammy Award winning sextet Eighth Blackbird\, and the recent Concerto for Indian Percussion\, for BC Manjunath. \nNed teaches composition\, Advanced Rhythm and Pulse\, and is Head of Artistic Research at the Utrecht Conservatory. He is currently finishing a PhD at the Leiden University and the DocARTES program in Ghent. He holds degrees in composition from the Royal Conservatory The Hague and in flute from the Cleveland Institute of Music and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. In 2014\, he was awarded the Alumni Achievement Award from the Cleveland Institute of Music. He is the founder and director of the International Rhythm Course\, a series of course in Utrecht and India dedicated to learning\, exploring and performing rhythm.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/guest-artist-ned-mcgowan-martha-ellen-tye-recital-hall/
LOCATION:Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall\, ISU\, 300 Union Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T133000
DTSTAMP:20260615T232412
CREATED:20260221T073008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T040259Z
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SUMMARY:30th International Festival of Women Composers - Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall
DESCRIPTION:The 30th International Festival of Women Composers is organized by Dr. Miriam Zach\, Founder/Creative Director of the annual Festivals in Europe and the States and the Margaret Zach International Women Composers Library (iwclib.org). The concert\, with her ISU Organ/Harpsichord studio\, is on Saturday\, February 21\, 2026 at 1:30pm located in the Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall in the Department of Music and Theatre 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. \nPlease contact festival founder Dr. Miriam Zach at minerva@iastate.edu for more information. \nThis concert will have a livestream.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/30th-international-festival-of-women-composers-martha-ellen-tye-recital-hall/
LOCATION:Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall\, ISU\, 300 Union Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T232412
CREATED:20260204T224812Z
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SUMMARY:ISU Wind Ensemble and Museums - Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall
DESCRIPTION:Experience the world premiere of “Concerto for Wind Ensemble\,” a new composition by Iowa State’s director of bands\, Dr. Michael Golemo. Commissioned by University Museums in honor of Beverly and Warren Madden\, the dynamic concerto is inspired by nationally recognized artist Beth Lipman’s creative outputs—including the newest sculpture in the Art on Campus Collection\, Hive Mind. A sonically colorful performance by the ISU Wind Ensemble will feature unique instrumentation and visual delights. Audience members will have the opportunity to experience how physical matter is expressed through music\, in three movements. \nBeth Lipman is a special guest for this free performance. The concert marks the final evening of her exhibition Beth Lipman: Middle of the Story at the Christian Petersen Art Museum. The exhibition may be viewed before the performance begins\, with museum hours of 6 – 7:30 pm that evening.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/isu-wind-ensemble-and-museums-program-and-concert/
LOCATION:Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall\, ISU\, 300 Union Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T232412
CREATED:20260124T212859Z
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SUMMARY:Guest Artist: Dr. Dror Biran\, piano
DESCRIPTION:(Rescheduled from January 27) \nAmerican pianist Dror Biran\, winner of top prizes at the M. K. Čiurlionis International Piano Competition\, the Cleveland International Piano Competition\, and others\, will present an all-Bach recital featuring selected works from The Well-Tempered Clavier. Expect an evening of masterful artistry. \nThis concert will have a livestream.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/guest-artist-dr-dror-biran-piano/
LOCATION:Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall\, ISU\, 300 Union Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T232412
CREATED:20260124T225605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T230312Z
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SUMMARY:Barjché 2026\, From This Point Forward
DESCRIPTION:Student and guest choreographers take inspiration for their dances from personal histories and roots and a curiosity of going in the future. Enjoy exquisite and exciting contemporary modern dances with the 50 dancers who are all a part of ISU’s Orchesis I. General admission tickets available through TicketMaster or by visiting the Iowa State Center ticket office\, located on the ground floor of Stephens Auditorium. \nISU Theatre Accessibility Statement: “Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in all ISU Theatre events. If you require a reasonable accommodation to do so\, please contact ISU Theatre at least one week prior to the event. isutheatre@iastate.edu\, 515.294.2624.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/barjche-2026-from-this-point-forward/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Fisher Theater\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T232412
CREATED:20260204T212848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T015600Z
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SUMMARY:Cyclone Honor Band - Stephens Auditorium
DESCRIPTION:Two outstanding high school honor bands are featured in the 50th annual Cyclone Honor Band Festival. Guest conductors are world-renowned composer Johan de Meiji and Director of Bands at Johnston High School\, Mr. Jason Heeren. \nAdmission is $15 adults\, youth and ISU students free. Tickets are available at the Stephens Ticket Office. Ticket office hours are Tuesday-Friday 11am – 4pm and 90 minutes before show time. To purchase tickets online\, click here.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/cyclone-honor-band-2/
LOCATION:Stephens Auditorium\, 1900 Center Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T232412
CREATED:20260124T225605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T230312Z
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SUMMARY:Barjché 2026\, From This Point Forward
DESCRIPTION:Student and guest choreographers take inspiration for their dances from personal histories and roots and a curiosity of going in the future. Enjoy exquisite and exciting contemporary modern dances with the 50 dancers who are all a part of ISU’s Orchesis I. General admission tickets available through TicketMaster or by visiting the Iowa State Center ticket office\, located on the ground floor of Stephens Auditorium. \nISU Theatre Accessibility Statement: “Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in all ISU Theatre events. If you require a reasonable accommodation to do so\, please contact ISU Theatre at least one week prior to the event. isutheatre@iastate.edu\, 515.294.2624.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/barjche-2026-from-this-point-forward/2026-02-06/
LOCATION:Fisher Theater\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T232412
CREATED:20260124T224207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T224616Z
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SUMMARY:Tuskegee University "Golden Voices" Concert Choir and ISU Choirs Concert
DESCRIPTION:This event will feature the famous Tuskegee University Golden Voices Concert Choir in collaboration with ISU Choirs\, as well as an interactive lecture about spirituals by Golden Voices conductor Wayne Barr. The Tuskegee University “Golden Voices” Concert Choir (GVCC) was founded in 1886 by Booker T. Washington to lead vesper services and other campus events. In addition to weekly Chapel services\, it now serves as an ambassadorial organization\, promoting the rich heritage and legacy of Tuskegee University through choral music. Tickets are free with a goodwill donation at the door. Learn more about the Golden Voices.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/tuskegee-university-golden-voices-concert-choir-and-isu-choirs-concert/
LOCATION:Stephens Auditorium\, 1900 Center Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T232412
CREATED:20251129T183111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T183405Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Concert: ISU Bands
DESCRIPTION:Experience the magic of the holiday season with an enchanting evening of music at the ISU Holiday Concert\, featuring the ISU Wind Ensemble\, Symphonic Band\, Concert Band\, and Campus Band! \nAdmission is $15 general admission for adults.  Students and youth under 18 are free. Tickets can be purchased at the door prior to the performance or ahead of time at Stephens Auditorium Ticket Office or on Ticketmaster.com.  Stephens Ticket Office Hours are Tues. – Fri. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and 90 minutes before show time.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/holiday-concert-isu-bands/
LOCATION:Stephens Auditorium\, 1900 Center Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T232412
CREATED:20251129T182259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T182723Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Concert: ISU Choirs and Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Experience the magic of the holiday season with an enchanting afternoon of music at the ISU Holiday Concert – Choirs and Orchestra\, featuring Iowa State Singers\, Iowa Statesmen\, Lyrica and Cantamus\, and the ISU Symphony Orchestra at the Stephens Auditorium! James Rodde\, Jennifer Rodgers\, and Borivoj Martinić-Jerčić conductors. \n$15 for the general public. Students and youth under 18 free. Tickets are available at the Stephens Ticket Office or at www.ticketmaster.com. Ticket office hours are Tues. – Fri. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and 90 minutes before show time.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/holiday-concert-isu-choirs-and-orchestra/
LOCATION:Stephens Auditorium\, 1900 Center Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T232412
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SUMMARY:Guest Artist: Molly Fillmore
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with pianist Jodi Goble\, this recital features songs from Molly Fillmore’s soon-to-be-released Regency-era English song album on the PARMA record label (which also features ISU’s Shelby van Nordstrand). The recital includes opera arias and additional art songs. Ms. Fillmore will be joined by Shelby VanNordstrand\, soprano\, and Samantha Schmitz\, mezzo-soprano\, for select numbers. \nMolly Fillmore is Professor of Voice and Chair of the Division of Vocal Studies at the University of North Texas College of Music. Career highlights include singing Helmwige in Der Ring Der Nibelungen\, a principal role in Satyagraha by Phillip Glass\, all at The Metropolitan Opera\, and Salome at the San Francisco Opera. Fillmore has enjoyed an international career in both mezzo-soprano and dramatic soprano repertoire\, including five seasons as the principal soloist in the ensemble of Oper Der Stadt Köln. You can hear her on numerous recordings\, including “Bold Beauty – Songs of Juliana Hall” and Die Walküre (The Metropolitan Opera). \nThis concert will have a livestream.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/guest-artist-molly-fillmore/
LOCATION:Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall\, ISU\, 300 Union Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T232412
CREATED:20250922T193829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T193829Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz Night: Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Two words that can really pique some interest – Adult Beverages.  Listening to live jazz while enjoying an icy cold (insert your favorite drink here) will finally be possible.  jazzONE and the ISU Jazz Combos take their show on the road to the famed Maintenance Shop\, situated in the ISU Memorial Union.  This show is a collaboration with the ISU Beer Lab.  Learn more about their origins\, process\, and future plans\, all while sipping their designer products.  Listen to tunes by the Stan Kenton band\, composer Duke Ellington\, electric trumpeter Miles Davis\, drummer Buddy Rich\, guitarist John Scofield\, 90s rockers Oasis\, and a song made famous by Pee Wee Herman.  Join the fun on Wednesday\, October 15 at 7:30 pm at the Maintenance Shop for Jazz Night – Happy Hour.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/jazz-night-happy-hour/
LOCATION:ISU Memorial Union-Maintenance Shop\, 2229 Lincoln Way\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T232412
CREATED:20250918T220214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T220214Z
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SUMMARY:Guest Artist: Yeil Park\, cello
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Yeil Park (pronounced ‘Yale’) is a dynamic cellist who enjoys his career as a soloist\, chamber musician\, orchestral musician\, and educator in Arizona. He has served as Acting Principal Cellist of Sedona Symphony\, Arizona Philharmonic\, and was a tenured member of Arizona Opera. Other orchestral engagements include Arizona Musicfest\, Castleton Festival Orchestra\, and as a regular substitute with The Phoenix Symphony\, Tucson Symphony Orchestra\, and the Des Moines Symphony. As a chamber musician\, he has collaborated with members of The Cleveland Orchestra\, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra\, the St. Lawrence String Quartet\, the Shanghai Quartet\, the Brentano String Quartet\, and The Ying Quartet. Other highlights include performing the Elgar Cello Concerto and Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations as the winner of ISU’s Concert of Soloists competition. \nDr. Park served as the cello faculty at Glendale Community College. He received his Doctorate in Cello Performance at Arizona State University\, where he served as teaching assistant to Tom Landschoot and wrote his dissertation on the efficacy of Skype lessons through quantitative analysis. He received his MM in Cello Performance at Arizona State University and was the recipient of the Atsumi Cello Scholarship. He received his BM magna cum laude at Iowa State University\, where he studied with George Work of the Ames Piano Quartet. Previous teachers include Dr. Julie McGinnis Sturm\, Hans Jørgen Jensen\, Stephen Geber\, and Yehuda Hanani. \nThis concert will have a livestream.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/guest-artist-yeil-park-cello/
LOCATION:Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall\, ISU\, 300 Union Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T163000
DTSTAMP:20260615T232412
CREATED:20250918T215320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T215320Z
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SUMMARY:ISU Collage of Choirs
DESCRIPTION:ISU’s four major choral groups (Cantamus\, Iowa State Singers\, Lyrica and Statesmen) will perform at Stephens Auditorium for Cyclone Family Weekend on Sunday\, Oct. 12 in Stephens Auditorium. \nAdults: $15.00 \nISU Students and Youth (18 & Under): Free
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/isu-collage-of-choirs/
LOCATION:Stephens Auditorium\, 1900 Center Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T232412
CREATED:20250922T192450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T192638Z
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SUMMARY:ISU Wind Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:The ISU Wind Ensemble presents their first concert of the year Friday\, Oct. 10. Works to be performed include Dancing Fire by Kevin Day\, Oconomowoc by Oscar Navarro\, Vientos y Tangos by Michael Gandolfi\, Shepherd’s Hey by Percy Grainger\, Fantasy of Colors by Paul Dooley\, and the Concerto for Bass Clarinet and Band by Kees Vlak featuring student soloist Carl Balvanz. \nUnder the direction of Michael Golemo\, the Wind Ensemble is recognized as the top concert band at Iowa State University. Striving for perfection and playing for the love of music\, the 66 members of the Wind Ensemble perform the finest quality literature composed for winds. \nAdmission is $10 for the general public. ISU students and youth under 18 are free. Tickets can be purchased at the door prior to the performance. \nThis concert will have a livestream.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/isu-wind-ensemble-2/
LOCATION:Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall\, ISU\, 300 Union Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T232412
CREATED:20250918T214252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T214252Z
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SUMMARY:LIPA Concert of Contemporary Music: Miguel Chuaqui and Laura Grantier
DESCRIPTION:A concert featuring guest artists Miguel Chuaqui and Laura Grantier to premiere Chuaqui’s new composition for clarinet and interactive electronics will take place Thursday\, Oct. 9 in Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.  The concert also features ISU professor George Work performing Chuaqui’s “Trance” for cello and computer.  Rounding out the program are two works for spatial motion of musical sound (come hear Martha Ellen Tye Recital Hall’s surround sound system really get a workout) and a special video composition “Petals” by João Pedro Oliveira that combines electronic music with computer-generated visual animations (see the still image from the video on this page).  Attend this concert to have a “State of the Art Now” musical experience. \nArrive early to learn more: Guest artists Miguel Chuaqui and Laura Grantier will join Lipa Festival director Christopher Hopkins in a pre-concert talk about their collaboration on Chuaqui’s new composition “Evocaciones” at 7 p.m.. \nThis concert will have a livestream.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/lipa-concert-of-contemporary-music-miguel-chuaqui-and-laura-grantier/
LOCATION:Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall\, ISU\, 300 Union Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T232412
CREATED:20250826T182149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T213029Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz Night - The Human Body
DESCRIPTION:Your body is your personal vehicle\, designed to help you traverse the world.  It is built with a collection of one-of-a-kind parts that occasionally need to be tuned up. Jazz 2.0 and the ISU Jazz Combos will play music that covers your physique from top to bottom. Selections include music by the Woody Herman band\, trumpeter Ron Miles\, guitarist Kenny Burrell\, bassist Eddie Gomez\, pianist Wynton Kelly\, saxophonist Clifford Jordan\, and the great Thad Jones. Join ISU Jazz on Wednesday\, Oct. 8 at  7:30 p.m. in METRH for Jazz Night – The Human Body.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/jazz-night-the-human-body/
LOCATION:Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall\, ISU\, 300 Union Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T110000
DTSTAMP:20260615T232412
CREATED:20250826T181524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T181524Z
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SUMMARY:ISU Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:ISU Symphony Orchestra will present Rimsky Korsakow’s “Scheherazade” in Stephens Auditorium. \nThis production will be 45 minutes
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/isu-symphony-orchestra-2/
LOCATION:Stephens Auditorium\, 1900 Center Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stephens Auditorium":MAILTO:iscinfo@iastate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T213000
DTSTAMP:20260615T232412
CREATED:20250826T180128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T180128Z
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SUMMARY:ISU Theatre presents JULIUS CAESAR
DESCRIPTION:JULIUS CAESAR \nBy William Shakespeare\nAdapted by Brad Dell \nShakespeare’s timeless historical thriller unfolds against the backdrop of ancient Rome. This staged reading will be performed at Fisher Theater before touring central Iowa. \nOctober 3 and 4 at 7:30 pm in Fisher Theater\nYouth matinee October 2 at 10:00 am. Visit the Iowa State Center website for details about the Youth Matinee series. \nGeneral admission $20; youth and ISU students Free. General admission tickets are available at the door\, through Iowa State Center Ticket Office\, or any Ticketmaster. Tickets may be purchased in person (including free Iowa State University student tickets) at the Iowa State Center Ticket Office Monday – Friday\, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Free tickets are not available online. \nISU Theatre Accessibility Statement: “Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in all ISU Theatre events. If you require a reasonable accommodation to do so\, please contact ISU Theatre at least one week prior to the event. isutheatre@iastate.edu\, 515.294.2624.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/isu-theatre-presents-julius-caesar-3/
LOCATION:Fisher Theater\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T232412
CREATED:20250826T180844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T180844Z
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SUMMARY:ISU Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Admission is $10 for the general public. ISU students and youth under 18 are free. Tickets can be purchased at the door prior to the performance. \nThis concert will have a livestream.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/isu-symphony-orchestra/
LOCATION:Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall\, ISU\, 300 Union Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T232412
CREATED:20250922T200246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T200314Z
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SUMMARY:Puppet Power Conference 2025:  Pre-conference workshop
DESCRIPTION:Ames Puppet Power Community Workshop \nOctober 4 | 10 AM – 2 PM | Ames Public Library \nFamily/Youth Friendly\, In-Person Only Event \nJoin the fun at a puppet-building workshop as part of Puppet Power 2025: Applied Puppetry Conference! Drop in any time during the lab to craft puppets using provided materials and guidance from area puppet artists and educators. No experience? No problem! Whether you’re a first-time builder or a seasoned puppet pro\, this hands-on workshop welcomes all ages and skill levels. Puppets built during this event will be featured in the Community Puppet Parade on October 18—so come create and be part of the celebration! \nPresented in collaboration with ISU Department of Music and Theatre\, Ames Public Library\, and Octagon Center for the Arts.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/puppet-power-conference-2025-pre-conference-workshop/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T232412
CREATED:20250826T175827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T175827Z
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SUMMARY:ISU Theatre presents JULIUS CAESAR
DESCRIPTION:JULIUS CAESAR \nBy William Shakespeare\nAdapted by Brad Dell \nShakespeare’s timeless historical thriller unfolds against the backdrop of ancient Rome. This staged reading will be performed at Fisher Theater before touring central Iowa. \nOctober 3 and 4 at 7:30 pm in Fisher Theater\nYouth matinee October 2 at 10:00 am. Visit the Iowa State Center website for details about the Youth Matinee series. \nGeneral admission $20; youth and ISU students Free. General admission tickets are available at the door\, through Iowa State Center Ticket Office\, or any Ticketmaster. Tickets may be purchased in person (including free Iowa State University student tickets) at the Iowa State Center Ticket Office Monday – Friday\, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Free tickets are not available online. \nISU Theatre Accessibility Statement: “Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in all ISU Theatre events. If you require a reasonable accommodation to do so\, please contact ISU Theatre at least one week prior to the event. isutheatre@iastate.edu\, 515.294.2624. 
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/isu-theatre-presents-julius-caesar-2/
LOCATION:Fisher Theater\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T232412
CREATED:20250826T172053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T175502Z
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SUMMARY:ISU Theatre presents: JULIUS CAESAR
DESCRIPTION:JULIUS CAESAR \nBy William Shakespeare\nAdapted by Brad Dell \nShakespeare’s timeless historical thriller unfolds against the backdrop of ancient Rome. This staged reading will be performed at Fisher Theater before touring central Iowa. \nOctober 3 and 4 at 7:30 pm in Fisher Theater\nYouth matinee October 2 at 10:00 am. Visit the Iowa State Center website for details about the Youth Matinee series. \nGeneral admission $20; youth and ISU students Free. General admission tickets are available at the door\, through Iowa State Center Ticket Office\, or any Ticketmaster. Tickets may be purchased in person (including free Iowa State University student tickets) at the Iowa State Center Ticket Office Monday – Friday\, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Free tickets are not available online. \nISU Theatre Accessibility Statement: “Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in all ISU Theatre events. If you require a reasonable accommodation to do so\, please contact ISU Theatre at least one week prior to the event. isutheatre@iastate.edu\, 515.294.2624.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/isu-theatre-presents-julius-caesar/
LOCATION:Fisher Theater\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T232412
CREATED:20250820T191542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T212537Z
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SUMMARY:ISU Faculty Recital: Nathan Dishman\, trombonist
DESCRIPTION:Faculty Recital:  Nathan Dishman\, Trombonist\nISU faculty members Nathan Dishman (trombone) and Mei-Hsuan Huang (piano) will showcase a spectrum of titles relating to the theme: Journeys\, Battles\, and War. Humanistic journeys\, science fiction battles\, and global war will be prevailing topics throughout the music in Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall on Thurs\, Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. \nThis concert will have a livestream. \n 
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/isu-faculty-recital-nathan-dishman-trombonist/
LOCATION:Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall\, ISU\, 300 Union Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T232412
CREATED:20250826T171005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T171005Z
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SUMMARY:Cyclone Civics: Seth Hedquist "Agrimusic"
DESCRIPTION:Seth Hedquist is a guitarist\, a historian\, and a proud graduate of Iowa State University.  His project “Agrimusic” combines original songs with his extensive research into the life & times of farming in Iowa in the early 20th century.  His compelling musical storytelling is brought to life by his medium-sized folk/jazz ensemble.  Sponsored by Cyclone Civics and the Department of Music and Theatre\, this special event is Wednesday\, September 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Simon Estes Music Hall. \nThis concert will have a livestream.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/cyclone-civics-seth-hedquist-agrimusic/
LOCATION:Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall\, ISU\, 300 Union Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T232412
CREATED:20250820T181836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T181836Z
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SUMMARY:Burch Trio with George Work
DESCRIPTION:The Burch Trio is joined by cellist George Work for an evening of strings-only chamber music on Sat\,\, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. \nThis concert will have a livestream.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/burch-trio-with-george-work/
LOCATION:Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall\, ISU\, 300 Union Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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