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May 2024

Spring Wildflower Walks

Enjoy a series of spring walk as we explore our local public parks and the ephemeral blooms of spring wildflowers in the woods. The walks are free and registration is not required. The walks are led by Outdoor Alliance of Story County volunteers and are co-sponsored by Story County Conservation. Contact info@oasco.org for more information. […]
09 May
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Robison Wildlife Acres
29490 632nd Ave., Maxwell

Plant Sale Extravaganza

Saturday, May 11: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. / Sunday, May 12: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plants for sale include perennials for sun and shade, herbs and vegetables, Iowa natives, woody plants including trees, “Quick Turn” shrubs and Buck roses, container and bedding annuals, houseplants and other topicals, hanging baskets, and All-American Selection (AAS) […]
11 - 12 May
Reiman Gardens

The Goldfinch Room: Royce Johns and Caleb Elliott

The Goldfinch Room’s final Songwriter Showcase of the season features Royce Johns and Caleb Elliott. Royce John Schwienebart, otherwise known as Royce Johns, is a husband, father, guitar picker, and singer/songwriter. He’s been pickin’ and grinnin’ for the last decade and has been fortunate enough to work with some talented singers, songwriters, and musicians. After […]
12 May
5:00 pm
Stephens Auditorium

Chicago: The Musical

After 25 years, CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one show-stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. No wonder CHICAGO has been honored with 6 Tony Awards, 2 Olivier Awards, a Grammy, and […]
14 May
Featured
7:30 pm
Stephens Auditorium

515 Days

Downtown Ames’ 515 Days is going to be epic! Wednesday: Downtown After Sundown (5th St. & Kellogg, 5-9 p.m.) – with live music by Jake Doty, food trucks, vendors, farmers’ market, and beer garden Thursday: Family Night, with the Balloon Lady, tattoo artist, musical acts, and kid-friendly activities inside downtown businesses (5-8:30 p.m.) Friday: Big […]
15 - 17 May
Featured
Downtown Ames
Downtown Ames, Iowa

Exploring Iowa State College Pottery’s Place in History

Iowa State College pottery is Iowa’s own entry into the American Art Pottery tradition. Only made for a few years, the objects are rare and tell the story of how American Art Pottery was spread westward by skilled ceramicists. Join Lynette Pohlman, Adrienne Gennett, and Allison Sheridan to learn more about the Museums extensive collection […]
15 May
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Brunnier Art Museum
Scheman Building, Iowa State University
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