November 16, 2008 |
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M.E. Tye Recital Hall, ISU
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Sonja Giles, Flute Concert
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07:30 PM |
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M.E. Tye Recital Hall, ISU
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12:00 PM |
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Planning is underway! The Events Committee is preparing to mail out postcards announcing our November 16 Holiday Open House. Please save the date: Sunday, November 16th 12 - 4 PM. |
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Creative Artists Studios of Ames
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Argentine Tango Practica with Valerie Williams
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A multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. |
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The Workspace, Iowa State Memorial Union
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02:00 PM |
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Community Room
Discuss literary classics with materials from the Great Books Foundation. This month, we will be discussing "The Man Who Would Be King" by Rudyard Kipling from "Great Conversations 3."
To sign up for this series, call 515-239-5656 or visit the Library's Information Desk. |
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"Great American Tour Du Nerdfighting"
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02:00 PM |
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Ames Public Library presents "Great American Tour du Nerdfighting"
2:00 PM Performance |
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| November 17, 2008 |
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07:00 PM |
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Board Room
Join the Chick Lit Book Club and talk about a blend of chick lit and more serious literature. For this month's meeting, read "Galileo's Daughter" by Dava Sobel. |
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Monday Organ Series Concert
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05:30 PM |
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M.E. Tye Recital Hall, ISU
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Youth Matinee Concert, ISU Symphony
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10:00 AM |
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Professor Ruth Lin leads the 70-member ISU Symphony Orchestra in a program designed to educate and entertain young audiences. This is a perfect opportunity to introduce children to basic orchestral repertoires. Students will feel the excitement of a full symphony orchestra playing L' Arlesienne Suite No. 2 by Georges Bizet and Scaramouche by Darius Milhaud with soloist Michael Giles, ISU professor of saxophone.
A detailed study guide is available at www.center.iastate.edu on the "Educational Programs" tab.
Admission $4 in advance/ $5 at the door
Call 515-294-3347, 1-877-THE-CENTER or email Sara Compton at scompton@iastate.edu to pre-register or receive more information. |
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Stephens Auditorium, Iowa State Center, Ames
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| November 18, 2008 |
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9:30 AM, 10 AM, 1:30 PM, Davidson Storytelling Room
Join Dewey Bear and Youth Services staff for 20 minutes of action rhymes, songs, and books perfect for the 3-year-old or younger child accompanied by an adult. |
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10:30 AM, 4 PM, Davidson Storytelling Room
This 30 minute program includes stories, activities, and songs. Parents are welcome to attend with their child.
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11:05 AM, Davidson Storytelling Room
Bring your baby to the Library for this 20 minute program including action songs, stories, signs, and more. This program is especially for prewalkers (newborns to around a year old) and their families. |
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07:00 PM |
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Community Room
Read and discuss a work chosen from the semester's theme, "Exploring the West...Whose West?" and learn more about the author. This month's selection is "Reservation Blues" by Sherman Alexie.
To sign up for this series, call 515-239-5656 or visit the Library's Information Desk. |
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Reel Connections: The Pursuit of Happyness
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07:00 PM |
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Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Soroptimist International and Youth and Shelter Services invite you to a free showing of "The Pursuit of Happyness" for National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. |
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One Iowa presents a public forum
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07:00 PM |
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7:00 PM forum |
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| November 19, 2008 |
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9:30 AM, 10 AM, Davidson Storytelling Room
Join Dewey Bear and Youth Services staff for 20 minutes of action rhymes, songs, and books perfect for the 3-year-old or younger child accompanied by an adult. |
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10:30 AM, 2:45 PM, Davidson Storytelling Room
This 30 minute program includes stories, activities, and songs. Parents are welcome to attend with their child. |
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11:05 AM, Davidson Storytelling Room
Bring your baby to the Library for this 20-minute program including action songs, stories, signs, and more. This program is especially for prewalkers (newborns to around a year old) and their families. |
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ISU Jazz Ensemble I & II Concert
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07:30 PM |
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M.E. Tye Recital Hall, ISU
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11:00 AM |
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Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
The local branch of Soroptimist International will display hand-made hats, scarves, mittens, blankets, and "quillows" before presenting them to representatives of Youth and Shelter Services/Lighthouse and other Ames groups.
Sponsored by Soroptimist International of Ames Heartland, Youth and Shelter Services, and Ames Public Library. |
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12:00 PM |
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Founders Suite
Share what you've read recently and hear about what everyone else is reading |
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01:30 PM |
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Community Room |
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02:45 PM |
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2:45 - 3:45 PM, Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
First, second, and third graders are invited to enjoy a snack and do activities related to computers and science. This month, we'll learn about ramps and motion! |
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04:00 PM |
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4-5 PM, APL Zone
Interested in anime or manga? Come and discuss your favorites and participate in related activites. Missed a meeting? Keep up to date by visiting aplteenzonemanga.blogspot.com. |
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| November 20, 2008 |
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10 AM, 2 PM Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
This weekly, half-hour storytime is followed by a related craft activity. Families with children of any age are encouraged to stay for all activities. |
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02:00 PM |
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Davidson Storytelling Room
Bring your baby to the Library for this 20-minute program including action songs, stories, signs, and more. This program is especially for prewalkers (newborns to around a year old) and their families. |
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06:30 PM |
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Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Join Dewey Bear and Youth Services staff for 20 minutes of action rhymes, songs, and books perfect for the 3-year old or younger child accompanied by an adult. |
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10:30 AM |
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Join Smyles and library staff for stories, songs, and a craft at Borders. |
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Family Movie Night: Kung Fu Panda
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06:30 PM |
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Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Come to the Library for a free showing of "Kung Fu Panda."
Rating: PG |
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07:00 PM |
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Board Room |
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07:30 PM |
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M.E. Tye Recital Hall, ISU
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Wheatsfield Annual Meeting of the Members
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07:00 PM |
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RSVP at 515-232-4094 by Thursday November 13. |
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Octagon Center for the Arts, 3rd Floor Gallery
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Experience the feeling of an old-fashioned hometown festival with out holiday open house. Santa will ride on his magical hayrack to take wishes from children, and you can ride the hayrack yourself.
Thursday November 20th businesses open until 8pm
Friday November 21st: 6:30-8pm Tree Lighting
Saturday November 22nd and Sunday November 23rd: 10am-5pm Activities, tours, and entertainment |
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Third Thursday of Every Month
Octagon Members receive a 10% discount on all items in the Octagon Gallery Shop |
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Octagon Center for the Arts
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| November 21, 2008 |
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09:30 AM |
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Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Join Dewey Bear and Youth Services staff for 20 minutes of action rhymes, songs, and books perfect for the 3-year-old or younger child accompanied by an adult. |
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10:00 AM |
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Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
This weekly, half-hour storytime is followed by a related craft activity. Families with children of any age are encouraged to stay for all activities. |
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| November 22, 2008 |
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Crochet and Knitting Group
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09:30 AM |
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9:30 - 11 AM, Founders Suite
Everyone is welcome, from beginners to experts. Bring your project/supplies if you have them. Some supplies are available for beginners. |
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11:00 AM |
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Davidson Storytelling Room
This 30-minute program includes stories, activities, and songs. Parents are welcome to attend with their child.
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12:00 PM |
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Davidson Storytelling Room
All ages are invited to this half hour of stories and music presented entirely in Russian. |
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| November 23, 2008 |
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APL Unplugged: Flutes & More
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02:00 PM |
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Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Enjoy an afternoon of live holiday music performed by Flutes and More, a flute choir made up of ISU students and community members. Free refreshments will be provided. |
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Lorie LIne and her Pop Chamber Orchestra
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03:00 PM |
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Lorie Line and her Pop Chamber Orchestra is a winter spectacular that explores the many traditions of Christmas and features favorite carols of the season |
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Argentine Tango Practica with Valerie Williams
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A multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. |
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The Workspace, Iowa State Memorial Union
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