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  • Third Thursdays: Mandalas and Music!

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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      Mandalas and Music! Thursday, November 20th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Learn to create a paint mandala as you listen to meditative music. The perfect way to relax before the rush of the holiday season. Open to anyone 18+ from 6:00-8:00pm. Refreshments available for a donation.

  • 3rd Annual Winter Market

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    3rd Annual Winter Market Event by Octagon Shop Event Dates: November 24th, 2025 – Event Opening Day December 24th, 2025 – Event Closes About This Event: The Octagon will hold the 3rd annual Winter Market, featuring great finds on holiday-themed artworks from local artists and week-by-week special deals. 11/24 - 11/30 : Cards & Ornaments 12/1 […]

  • Winter Sidewalk Sales

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Holiday Ornaments 20% Off & Select Artist’s Works 20-50% Off Get ready… Set… Shop local! Winter Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Ames are a semi-annual sale held by businesses in the Downtown district. Not only will you find great deals, you’ll be supporting the local community by shopping local! You’ll find discounts, promotions, sales and many […]

  • Third Thursdays: Snack, Sip, and Sparkle! Jewelry Night

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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      Snack, Sip, and Sparkle! Jewelry Night Thursday, January 15th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Join us for a metal jewelry demonstration by Terrie Hoefer and an opportunity to make your own jewelry. For $5, adults have an opportunity to create a metal piece with Terrie - pre-registration required. Click Tickets to register. We will also have […]

  • Octagonal: The All Media Show

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Octagonal: The All Media Show Group Exhibition by Various Artists   Exhibition Dates: January 19, 2026 – Exhibition Opening DayJanuary 22, 2026– Exhibition ReceptionMarch 14, 2026 – Exhibition Closes   Exhibiting Artist List:Joanne Alberda – Lunar LandscapeShelly Bales – WonderlustJasmine Beul – Rose Window BottleAmanda Brown – SpaceBetsy Busby – Behold the OnionMaureen Burke – AweTroy Cannon – Osprey’s […]

  • Octagonal Artists’ Reception

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Octagonal: The All Media Show Group Exhibition by Various Artists   Exhibition Dates: January 19, 2026 – Exhibition Opening DayJanuary 22, 2026 – Exhibition Reception       Awards announced at 6:15pmMarch 14, 2026 – Exhibition Closes   Exhibiting Artist List:Joanne Alberda – Lunar LandscapeShelly Bales – WonderlustJasmine Beul – Rose Window BottleAmanda Brown – SpaceBetsy Busby – Behold the […]

  • HeART of Ames

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Love is in the Air in the Heart of Ames! Indulge in all that Downtown Ames has to offer as our Downtown Businesses present a curated celebration of love and connection February 1-16! Our mission? To showcase Downtown Ames as the ultimate date night destination to celebrate those you love! Our Downtown Businesses have curated […]

  • Join the Resistance! Create your protest hat

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    We will gather at the Octagon Center, 427 Douglas, to create Norwegian protest hats, called a nisselue. You bring your supplies, we will provide the pattern and the space. Why the nisselue? In the 1940’s, Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a form of visual protest against Nazi occupation of […]

  • Third Thursday Mandalas and Music

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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     Spend a few hours relaxing while creating beautiful mandalas and enjoying meditative music. This free event is open to ages 16+ and refreshments will be available for a donation.  

  • Third Thursday Game Night

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Join us for a fun night of board games and cards. Families and friends of all ages, join us from 5:30-7:00. If you prefer an adults only space and more advanced games, come from 7:00-8:30. Beverages will be available for a donation. Bring your own favorite game or use one of ours!