ISU Events
Youth Matinee Series: Hero, The Boy From Troy
Jayden is stuck in detention with a book about Congressman John Lewis, but he thinks that history has nothing to teach him. Together we go on a musical journey through the decades that shows how the heroes in the Civil Rights movement inspired John Lewis to protest injustice and get into 'good trouble.'
Images in Conversation: Indigenous Representation in Photography
Learn about the impact historical photography of Native Americans has had on the depictions of Indigenous people in the United States, with Jen McClung, Associate Teaching Professor, American Indian Studies & English. Then discover the Native American artists who are reclaiming their images and those of other Indigenous peoples through their own creative interactions with photography and art.
Performing Arts Series: Czech National Philharmonic of Moravia
The Czech National Philharmonic was founded in 1908, during which the orchestra performed its first concerts under the direction of Bohuslav Martinu. In 1945, it was reconstituted after the Second World War, and awarded the title of 'National' Philharmonic. The orchestra is famous for performing the works of Dvorak, Smetana, Martin?, Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart and Schubert. The distinguished Maestro Pavel Snajdr will be the conductor for this tour
Hair in the Home: Tracing hairwork's trajectory from professional service to domestic craft
With expert Sandra Klowak, explore the factors influencing this change, from the evolving Victorian value of sentimentality to anxieties over mass production.
Grandma Mojo's Improv Comedy
Iowa State's premier student improv comedy troupe! They perform in the M-Shop on select Wednesday nights during the semester.
Art Walk: Kildee Hall
Dive deep into the public art of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences! Learn about the history and research of the Animal Science division through a tour of the public works of art at Kildee Hall.
Art Walk: Kildee Hall
Dive deep into the public art of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences! Learn about the history and research of the Animal Science division through a tour of the public works of art at Kildee Hall.
Performing Arts Series: Voces8
The 2023 Grammy-nominated British vocal ensemble inspires people through music and shares the joy of singing. Touring globally, the group performs an extensive repertoire both in its a cappella concerts and in collaborations with leading orchestras, conductors and soloists. Versatility and a celebration of diverse musical expression are central to the ensemble's performance and education ethos which is shared both online and in person.
Brooklyn and Basilicata: Locating Modernity in Joseph Stella's "Tree of My Life"
This talk will explore how Stella's paintings and personality are deeply linked and how the changing Italian landscape of the 1910s and 20s complicates our understanding of the artist's experience in the country of his birth.
Artful Etiquette: Exploring Museums
Visitors to the Christian Petersen Art Museum are invited to learn about museum etiquette and some tips to help navigate a museum. Learn what to expect when visiting a museum while getting tips on how to interpret what you see. Dress up as an art critic or your favorite artist-- the best costume will win a prize for Best-Dressed!
Artful Etiquette: Exploring Museums
Visitors to the Christian Petersen Art Museum are invited to learn about museum etiquette and some tips to help navigate a museum. Learn what to expect when visiting a museum while getting tips on how to interpret what you see. Dress up as an art critic or your favorite artist-- the best costume will win a prize for Best-Dressed!
Performance: Barjche
Orchesis I Dance Company presents "Barjch? 2025 Entanglement," a labyrinth of shared space. Experience the expressive beauty of Iowa State's annual modern dance performance with dances by students, guests and faculty as they explore stories past and present.
Concert: Cyclone Honor Band
This concert features two outstanding high school honor bands as part of our 49th annual Cyclone Honor Band Festival. Our superb conductors are Dr. Wesley Broadnax and Mrs. Linda Huck.
Performance: Barjche
Orchesis I Dance Company presents "Barjch? 2025 Entanglement," a labyrinth of shared space. Experience the expressive beauty of Iowa State's annual modern dance performance with dances by students, guests and faculty as they explore stories past and present.
Youth Matinee Series: Barjche Entanglement
"Barjche Entanglement: A Labyrinth of Shared Space." Experience the expressive beauty of Iowa State's annual modern dance performance with dances by students, guests and faculty as they explore stories past and present. Presented by Iowa State's Orchesis I Dance Company.
Curator's Tour: In the Woods
Join University Museums' curator, Alison Ranniger, for an engaging tour through the Christian Petersen Art Museum's newest exhibition, In the Woods by Jeanine Coupe Ryding.
Curator's Tour: In the Woods
Join University Museums' curator, Alison Ranniger, for an engaging tour through the Christian Petersen Art Museum's newest exhibition, In the Woods by Jeanine Coupe Ryding.
Open Mic Night
ISU students - are you looking to impress your fellow Cyclones with your singing, comedy, chainsaw juggling, or other talents? Then don't miss Open Mic Night at the M-Shop! (No chainsaw juggling, please)
Winter Bee Nesting: Pollinator Habitats with Dr. Amy Toth
How do bees stay cozy and warm through the long Iowa winter? Learn all about bees and their foraging and nesting habits with Dr. Amy Toth, professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology. This program is in conjunction with the newly planted New Perennial Movement Sample Garden in the Anderson Sculpture Garden.
Performing Arts Series: Menopause 2, The Musical
"Cruising Through 'The Change'" is a hilarious and heartfelt look at the joys of menopause and friendship -- plus hot flashes, mood swings, and memory lapses! Take a trip of self-discovery, backed by a new soundtrack of toe-tapping parodied hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s. For these four ladies, menopause was not the end, but the beginning of a beautiful friendship where love conquers all, and friendships never fail.