Events

Pop-up Goldfinch Room: Scott Dalziel

Scott DL is an accomplished musician and songwriter whose work spans folk, rock, power pop, and alternative rock. With seven albums released, he has performed in the US and UK, earned New Folk Finalist honors at the Kerrville Folk Festival in 2004 and 2007, and recorded original music with five-time Grammy-winning engineer Bruce Swedien. After […]

15 Nov

3:00 pm

Stephens Auditorium

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ISU Symphony Orchestra Concert

ISU Symphony Concert performing Howard Hanson’s “Romantic” Symphony and featuring ISU faculty soloists: Nathan Dishman, trombone; Michael Giles, saxophone; and Joshua Johnson, French horn. 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.

15 Nov

4:30 pm

Tye Recital Hall

ISU Campus

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Third Thursday: Mimosas and Mixed Media

If you love to be creative but are intimidated by the idea of painting, drawing or throwing clay, this is the night for you. Join local mixed media artists Kathy Svec and Letitia Kenemer, and learn the basic principles of mixed media art. Then experiment with different found objects, paper and ephemera to create your […]

16 Nov

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Octagon Center for the Arts

427 Douglas Ave., Ames

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The Couple with the Pitchfork: American Gothic from Easel to Icon

A can’t-miss event with preeminent Grant Wood scholar and award-winning art historian Wanda M. Corn. Corn’s lecture will be given in honor of Lynette L. Pohlman, retired director (2026) of University Museums. Held in the Memorial Union, Sun Room Grant Wood’s American Gothic is an instantly recognizable painting that is seen as either “awkward farm […]

17 Nov

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Memorial Union Sunroom

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Vienna Boys Choir

Returning to Stephens Auditorium for it’s 7th performance after last playing on our stage in November 2017, the illustrious group of child musicians has been delighting music lovers across the globe for six centuries with their purity of tone, distinctive charm and diverse repertoire, which includes everything from medieval to contemporary to experimental music. These […]

17 Nov

Featured

7:00 pm

Stephens Auditorium

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Jazz Night – Big Top

Remember when the circus came to town? Families would be entertained by a slew of curiosities – animals doing tricks, games that were impossible to win, feats of strength and focus, and LOTS of interesting people hanging around. Jazz 2.0 and the ISU Jazz Combos pay tribute to this lost piece of Americana by playing […]

18 Nov

7:30 pm

Tye Recital Hall

ISU Campus

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Library Book Sale

Find great deals on thousands of used items, including books, movies, music, and more! Thursday, November 19 – 5:30 to 8:30pm Admission $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 Friday, November 20 – 9am to 6pm Free […]

19 - 22 Nov

Ames Public Library

515 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa

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Big Bluestem Audubon Society Meeting

Birding in Costa Rica Presentation by Greg Courtney

19 Nov

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Ames Public Library

515 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa

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Kelley Smith & Kelly Hunt with Wally Neal

This duo saved our souls last year with their gorgeous songwriting, banjos, guitars, harmony – don’t miss this one! Wally Neal opens the night! Thurs 11/19 7pm – $10/$15 all ages Minnesota songwriter Kelley Smith is a wallflower who fancies old poetry and grandpa sweaters. All at once whimsical and haunting, Smith delivers deeply affecting […]

19 Nov

7:00 pm

Alluvial Brewing

3715 W. 190th St., Ames

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ISU Percussion Ensemble Concert

The Iowa State University Percussion Ensemble will perform their fall concert featuring a variety of contemporary chamber works. Free Event.

19 Nov

7:30 pm

Tye Recital Hall

ISU Campus

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Camp Cozy

Exclusive pop up market featuring mobile clothing boutiques, fun small businesses, specialty foods and frosted with a bit of home decor! Personal experiences like fine line tattoos, permanent jewelry, color analysis, piercings, and psychic readings will be available. Enjoy live music and food trucks as well. Pedro our donkey mocktail bartender will be joining us […]

20 Nov

Featured

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center

ISU campus

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Lucky Star Holiday Market

Sip & shop small batch makers, artists & food artisans for the holidays. Find one of a kind gifts, holiday treats, fresh wreaths and greenery. Live music, drink specials & more! MARKET DATES & TIMES: Saturday, Nov. 21 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22 – 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

21 - 22 Nov

Prairie Moon

3801 W. 190th St., Ames

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