Local events & activities

thursday, march 29

ACADEMIC

Lecture, “Urban Operations”

7:30 p.m.

Sun Room, Memorial Union

Free

This lecture will be presented by Christine Boyer, the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Architecture and Urbanism at the School of Architecture at Princeton University. For more information, call 294-7104.

ART

Art Supply Sale

2 p.m.

Workspace, Memorial Union

Save on overstock of art supplies including jewelry findings, woodshop items, stained glass and ceramic tools. For more information, call 294-0970.

ATHLETICS

Sunrise Yoga

7 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.

Lied Recreation Athletic Center, 294-7140

Free for ISU students

Muscle Mix

4:30 p.m. to 5:25 p.m.

Lied Recreation Athletic Center, 294-7140

Free for ISU students

Fitness Yoga

5:15 p.m. to 6:10 p.m.

Room 213 of the Forker Building, 294-7140

Free for ISU students

Expedition I Cycling

5:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Lied Recreation Athletic Center, 294-7140

Free for ISU students

Cardio Sculpt

5:30 p.m. to 6:25 p.m.

Lied Recreation Athletic Center, 294-7140

Free for ISU students

Aqua Fitness

5:45 p.m. to 6:40 p.m.

Beyer Hall Pool, 294-2466

Free for ISU students

Extreme Abs

First Session: 6:30 p.m. to 6:50 p.m.

Second Session: 9 p.m. to 9:20 p.m.

Lied Recreation Athletic Center, 294-7140

Free for ISU students

BOSU Butt/Gut Workout

8 p.m. to 8:55 p.m.

Lied Recreation Athletic Center, 294-7140

Free for ISU students

FILMS

“The Gates of Hell”

6:30 p.m.

Brunnier Art Museum

Free

This film focuses on the work of Rodin, from the challengers of his early career to his later years of success and fame. For more information, call 294-4442.

MISCELLANEOUS

Latin American Film Festival “Abril Despedacado”

7 p.m.

1227 Hoover Hall

This is the second in a series of four films from four different countries. For more information, call 294-8749.

MUSIC

Concert, Joe & Vicki Price with BeJae Fleming

8 p.m.

Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

$6 students, $8 public, tickets increase $1 day of the show

THEATER

“Late Night Catechism”

7:30 p.m.

Fisher Theater

$30 adults, $16 ISU students and attendees 18 and under

Audience members are the students in catechism class with Sister, a no-nonsense nun, in this interactive comedy. For more information, call 294-2479.

friday, march 30

ACADEMICS

Lecture, “Feminism and Social Justice”

Noon

Gallery, Memorial Union

Free

For more information, call 294-9934.

ART

Art exhibit, “The Illustrated Moth: Natural Science through Watercolors”

9 a.m.

Reiman Gardens

View the work of John Cody, natural science artist, who has traveled the world to photograph and paint Saturnid moths. For more information, call 294-2710.

Art lecture, “The Illustrated Moth: Natural Science through Watercolors”

6:30 p.m.

Reiman Gardens

Free for CoHorts members and guests

This program features John Cody, natural science artist. For more information, call 294-2710.

FILMS

“The Return”

8 p.m.

Pioneer Room, Memorial Union

Free

Student Union Board presents this film with free popcorn.For more information, call 294-8081.

MISCELLANEOUS

Greek Pairing Karaoke Finals

6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Great Hall, Memorial Union

Free

Ice Skating

8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Ames/ISU Ice Arena

ISU AfterDark presents free ice skating for all ISU students.

MUSIC

Live Music, The Bone People

7 p.m.

Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Ave

$5

The Octagon Center for the Arts presents the music group The Bone People. For more information, visit www.octagonarts.org.

THEATER

“Late Night Catechism”

7:30 p.m.

Fisher Theater

$30 adults, $16 ISU students and attendees 18 and under

Audience members are the students in catechism class with Sister, a no-nonsense nun, in this interactive comedy. For more information, call 294-2479.

saturday, march 31

ART

Workshop, Batik Clothing

2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Ave

$30

Bring your own 100 percent cotton clothing and design colorful, wearable art. Open to ages 13 and older.

ATHLETICS

Yoga II

9:30 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.

Lied Recreation Athletic Center, 294-7140

Free for ISU students

Softball vs. Oklahoma State

2 p.m.

SW Athletic Complex

Free for ISU students

Tennis vs. Nebraska

3 p.m.

Forker Building tennis courts

Free for ISU students

MISCELLANEOUS

Networking Breakfast, Women of Color Networking Breakfast

8:30 a.m.

Campanile Room, Memorial Union

Free

The goal for hosting this networking breakfast is to inform, empower and inspire women to take control of every aspect of their lives with confidence. Reply on or before March 29. For more information, call 294-5003.

Brunch, “Bunny Breakfast”

9 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.

Reiman Gardens, 1407 Elwood Drive

$7.50 per person

Bring your friends and family to the Gardens for a special “Bunny Breakfast” with the Easter Bunny. For more information, call 515-294-2710.

Polar Bear Plunge

3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Registration located at Memorial Union Terrace

5:15 p.m., Polar Bear Plunge located at Lake Laverne

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Fashion Show, 25th annual Textiles and Clothing Fashion Show

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Stephens Auditorium

$17. 50, tickets available through all TicketMaster locations

For more information, call 294-7393.

MUSIC

Live Music, Authentic Records Showcase

People’s Bar & Grill presents: Authentic Records Showcase featuring The Nadas, Towncrier, Josh Davis Band and many more.

Concert, The Hudsons with Jeff D. Johnson

9 p.m.

Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

$5 students, $7 public. Tickets increase $1 day of show

A Student Union Board sponsored event featuring Austin, Texas, folk music from The Hudsons with Jeff D. Johnson. For more information, call 294-2758.

THEATER

“Late Night Catechism”

3 p.m.

Fisher Theater

$30 adults, $16 ISU students and attendees 18 and under

Audience members are the students in catechism class with Sister, a no-nonsense nun, in this interactive comedy. For more information, call 294-2479.

sunday, april 1

ART

Exhibit, Passion Made Visible: Rodin as Rebel, Lover and Prophet

2 p.m.

Brunnier Art Museum

Dr. John Cunnally, art historian and professor of art and design at Iowa State, will present a lecture about Auguste Rodin’s life, work and professional career.

MISCELLANEOUS

Celebration, Month of the Young Child

9 a.m.

Reiman Gardens, 1407 Elwood Drive

Free for children and youth up to age 17

Celebrate the start of Month of the Young Child, April 1 to 30. Children age 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by the Community Foundation of Greater Story County. For more information, call 294-2710.

THEATER

“Late Night Catechism”

3 p.m.

Fisher Theater

$30 adults, $16 ISU students and attendees 18 and under

Audience members are the students in catechism class.For more information, call 294-2479.

monday, april 2

ACADEMICS

Horticulture Seminar, “Irradiation May Be the Answer to E.coli Outbreaks” by Dennis Olson

4:10 p.m.

118 Horticulture Hall

Free

For more information, call 294-3718.

Recruiting session, Disney College Program

6 p.m.

2055 Hoover Hall

Free

Opportunities available to ISU students will be discussed. For more information, call 231-4470.

ART

Art Class, Portrait Photography with Meghan Kirkwood.

6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays for three weeks

Workspace, Memorial Union

$18 ISU Students, $23 Public

Use black-and-white photography to explore the genre of portraiture. For more information, call 294-0970.

Art Class, Art Journals Class

7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for three weeks

Workspace, Memorial Union

$20 ISU Students, $25 Public (supplies included)

For more information, call 294-0970.

ATHLETICS

Intramural two-person Best Shot Golf

Registration Opens

$20 per person

Intramural Coordinator, 294-0996

Fitness Yoga

First Session: 12:10 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Second Session: 6:15 p.m. to 7:10 p.m.

Room 213 of the Forker Building, 294-7140

Free for ISU students

Aqua Fitness

First Session: 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.

Second Session: 5:45 p.m. to 6:40 p.m.

Beyer Hall Pool, 294-2466

Free for ISU students

Extreme Abs

First Session: 6:30 p.m. to 6:50 p.m.

Second Session: 9 p.m. to 9:20 p.m.

Lied Recreation Athletic Center, 294-7140

Free for ISU students

Rock-n-Roll

6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Lied Recreation Athletic Center, 294-7140

Free for ISU students

PowerPUMP

7 p.m. to 7:55 p.m.

Lied Recreation Athletic Center, 294-7140

Free for ISU students

tuesday, april 3

ACADEMICS

Recruiting session, Disney College Program

1 p.m.

171 Durham Center

Free

Opportunities available to ISU students will be discussed. For more information, call 231-4470.

Plant Pathology Seminar, “Barley yellow dwarf viral RNA: a model for unorthodox mechanism of gene expression”

4:10 p.m.

210 Bessey Hall

Free

For more information, call 294-1160.

ART

Art Class, Glass Etching Class

6 p.m.

Workspace, Memorial Union

$33 ISU Students, $38 Public (supplies included)

Create your own designs on a set of four drinking glasses. For more information, call 294-0970.

ATHLETICS

Sunrise Yoga

7 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.

Lied Recreation Athletic Center, 294-7140

Free for ISU students

Muscle Mix

4:30 p.m. to 5:25 p.m.

Lied Recreation Athletic Center, 294-7140

Free for ISU students

Fitness Yoga

5:15 p.m. to 6:10 p.m.

Room 213 of the Forker Building, 294-7140

Free for ISU students

Ready Set Go! Cycling

5:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Lied Recreation Athletic Center, 294-7140

Free for ISU students

Cardio Sculpt

5:30 p.m. to 6:25 p.m.

Lied Recreation Athletic Center, 294-7140

Free for ISU students

Water Circuit Workout

5:45 p.m. to 6:40 p.m.

Beyer Hall Pool, 294-2466

Free for ISU students

Pilates Strength

6:15 p.m. to 7:10 p.m.

Room 213 of the Forker Building, 294-7140

Free for ISU students

Expedition II Cycling

6:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Lied Recreation Athletic Center, 294-7140

Free for ISU students

Extreme Abs

First Session: 6:30 p.m. to 6:50 p.m.

Second Session: 9 p.m. to 9:20 p.m.

Lied Recreation Athletic Center, 294-7140

Free for ISU students

BOSU Butt/Gut Workout

8 p.m. to 8:55 p.m.

Lied Recreation Athletic Center, 294-7140

Free for ISU students

Butts-n-Guts

9:25 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.

Lied Recreation Athletic Center, 294-7140

Free for ISU students

wednesday, april 4

ACADEMICS

Spring Presidential University Lecture

8 p.m.

Sun Room, Memorial Union

Free

“Interpersonal Intelligence,” Michael Bugeja, director of the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication. For more information, call 294-9934.

2007 Charles Bessey Lecture

8 p.m.

Kildee Auditorium

Free

“Darwin’s abominable mystery: Genetic and genomic insights into angiosperm evolution,” Doug Soltis, University of Florida. For more information, call 294-3834.

ART

Wednesday Walk: A Celebration of the Art on Campus Legacy

Noon

Campus

Free

Join staff as they look at works of art in Kildee Hall. Meet guide at the southwest entrance to Kildee Hall by the Cy-Ride bus stop. For more information, call 294-4442.

ATHLETICS

CardioPUMP Fitness

Noon to 12:50 p.m.

Lied Recreation Athletic Center, 294-7140

Free for ISU students

Water Circuit Workout

12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.

Beyer Hall Pool, 294-2466

Free for ISU students

Fitness Yoga

12:10 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Room 213 of the Forker Building, 294-7140

Free for ISU students

Step/Gliding Fitness

4:30 p.m. to 5:25 p.m.

Lied Recreation Athletic Center, 294-7140

Free for ISU students

Kickboxing

First Session: 5:30 p.m. to 6:25 p.m.

Second Session: 9:25 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.

Lied Recreation Athletic Center, 294-7140

Free for ISU students

MUSIC

Concert, ISU Clarinet Choir

5:30 p.m.

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall

Free