Actors of the ISU Theater department stage an adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic children's story. They perform in Fisher Theater, which is on the grounds of the Iowa State Center. For ticket information visit theatre.iastate.edu.
The Barn Owl Band and dance caller Lonna Nactigal perform for the benefit of square dancers and contra enthusiasts. The dance takes place at the Collegiate-Wesley Annex, which can be found on 130 South Sheldon Avenue. Organizers advise dancers to wear clean, soft-soled shoes. For ticket information, call Joe Lynch at 292-0014.
Valerie Williams, best known for her work with Co'Motion Dance Theater, instructs aspiring dancers in the rudiments of Argentinian tango. Those who wish to learn more, or simply enjoy dancing, can linger for two hours after the lesson concludes. Ms. Williams will facilitate further dance during that period. The lesson and the dance that follows it take place in the Memorial Union's Workspace. For details, call Letitia Kenemer at 515-294-0970. Ms. Kenemer can be reached by email at letitia@iastate.edu.
Employees of Reiman Gardens—which is located south of Jack Trice Stadium—instruct the willing in the making of wreaths. The Gardens are located on 1407 University Boulevard. For more information about this event, call the Reiman staff at 515-294-2710. They can be reached by email at reimangardens@iastate.edu.
The Central Iowa Barn Dance Association hosts a dance during which the Barn Owl Band and dance caller Lonna Nactigal will be featured. The association requests that you wear clean, soft-soled shoes and join members as they learn basic forms (such as contras and squares). The dance takes place in the Collegiate-Wesley Annex on 130 South Sheldon Avenue in Ames. Call Joe Lynch at 515-292-0017 for more details.
Emily Herring, a naturalist who works for Story County Conservation, leads a workshop for those who want to create welcoming winter wreaths.
To learn more, call Story County Conservation at 515-232-2516 or email conservation@storycounty.com.
Learn to blow glass at Ciccoti Glassworks, located on 2306 258th Street in Napier. To register for the glassblowing workshop, visit ciccotiartglass.com.
Valerie Williams, best known for her work with Co'Motion Dance Theater, gives a basic lesson in the Argentinian dance known as the tango. The lesson is held in the Memorial Union's Workspace. Call Letitia Kenemer at 515-294-0970 for details and directions. Ms. Kenemer can be reached by email at letitia@iastate.edu.
Lovers of the written and spoken word will be able to enjoy both this Monday, when KHOI airs the first episode of “The Book Shelf.” Scheduled to air at 9 p.m. every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, the show will enlist central Iowans to read books by central Iowans. The first book it will feature is “Discovering the Body,” a mystery novel by the Ames native Mary Howard.
Ames High School's 24th annual madrigal dinner series gives attendees the chance to hear medieval music as they dine. The dinner takes place at Northminster Presbyterian Church, which is at 1416 20th Street.