BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Octagon Center for the Arts - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Octagon Center for the Arts X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://octagonarts.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Octagon Center for the Arts REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T193000 DTSTAMP:20260428T131606 CREATED:20250904T191934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T170208Z UID:17211-1763056800-1763062200@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:“Voices” Reception DESCRIPTION:Voices\nGroup Exhibition by Cedar River Artisans\nExhibition Dates:\nOctober 9th\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nNovember 13th\, 2025 – Exhibition Public Reception from 6:00 – 7:30PM in the Community Gallery\nNovember 13th\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \n  \nArtist Statement:\nVOICES will center around what makes our thoughts similar not what makes us different. We look beyond ideologies\, divisive words\, materials and techniques. We live in a time when it is more critical than ever to come together as a country\, community\, and region and find commonalities. How does the ephemeral nature of paper speak to a paused sunset? How can abstraction bring us together in an age of dialogue and representation? Our focus returns full circle to look at our core values to share our interior person experiences and the kinship of the Cedar River Artisans with the greater Iowa community. \nExhibiting Artists:\nRobert Fox\, Ellen Kleckner\, M.L Kline\, Julia Kottal\, Nancy Lindsay\, Marty Mitchell\, Elizabeth Rhoads Read\, and John Schwartzkopf. \nArtists’ Biographies:\nCedar River Artisans (CRA) is a consortium of professional artists seeking public and private art commissions for collaborative or individual artwork. We are based in Cedar Rapids\, Iowa. Our artists live in Cedar Rapids and the surrounding regions. Individually\, the members have a history of success in juried art shows throughout the area and are represented in several leading galleries and museums. As a collective we are interconnected. The Cedar River Artisans work in a broad swatch of materials: printmaking\, sculpture\, ceramics\, pastel\, oil painting\, fiber arts and photography. Our working method is collaborative\, and our objective is to produce a unified visual statement through our art and to bring the power of art into your public or commercial spaces. \nThe collective consists of eight members:\nRobert Fox\, Ellen Kleckner\, M.L Kline\, Julia Kottal\, Nancy Lindsay\, Marty Mitchell\, Elizabeth Rhoads Read\, and John Schwartzkopf. \n  \n**Work in Event Image (from top left to bottom right)\nJohn Schwartzkopf – Swing\nMarty Mitchell – Phlox at the Quarry\nBob Fox – Spotted Bee Balm\nM.L. Kline – Captured Moments\nNancy Lindsay – Untold Stories\nEllen Klenecker – Loop\nJulia Kottal – Colorfield Lilac\, Green & Orange\nElizabeth Rhoads Read – Super Imposition URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/voices-reception/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Cedar-River-Gallery-Carousel.png ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T131606 CREATED:20250821T231911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T164750Z UID:17219-1763661600-1763668800@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Third Thursdays: Mandalas and Music! DESCRIPTION:  \nMandalas and Music!\nThursday\, November 20th\, 6:00pm – 8:00pm \nLearn 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. URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/third-thursdays-mandalas-and-music/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Mandala.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251224T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T131606 CREATED:20250130T184658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T192944Z UID:16792-1763978400-1766595600@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:3rd Annual Winter Market DESCRIPTION:3rd Annual Winter Market\nEvent by Octagon Shop\n\nEvent Dates:\nNovember 24th\, 2025 – Event Opening Day\nDecember 24th\, 2025 – Event Closes \n \nAbout This Event:\nThe Octagon will hold the 3rd annual Winter Market\, featuring great finds on holiday-themed artworks from local artists and week-by-week special deals. \n11/24 – 11/30 : Cards & Ornaments\n12/1 – 12/7 : Fiber\n12/8 – 12/14 : Jewelry & Glass\n12/15 – 12/21 : Pottery URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/3rd-annual-winter-market/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Shop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Winter-Market-2025-Carousel-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T173000 DTSTAMP:20260428T131606 CREATED:20260113T214214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T214248Z UID:17830-1767866400-1768066200@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Winter Sidewalk Sales DESCRIPTION:Holiday Ornaments 20% Off & Select Artist’s Works 20-50% Off \nGet ready… Set… Shop local!\nWinter 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 other good deals! Take a stroll in Downtown Ames and check out what our local businesses have to offer.\nDon’t forget – Parking is FREE in the Downtown district on Saturday\, January 10! URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/winter-sidewalk-sales/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Shop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Winter-Sidewalk-Sales-FB-header-1024x576-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T131606 CREATED:20260113T213730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T213730Z UID:17828-1768500000-1768507200@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Third Thursdays: Snack\, Sip\, and Sparkle! Jewelry Night DESCRIPTION:  \nSnack\, Sip\, and Sparkle! Jewelry Night\nThursday\, January 15th\, 6:00pm – 8:00pm \nJoin 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.\nWe will also have a free jewelry option for anyone who attends. Open to all ages with a variety of snacks and drinks. URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/third-thursdays-snack-sip-and-sparkle-jewelry-night/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/TT-January-Banner-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T131606 CREATED:20260113T203150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T205205Z UID:17226-1768816800-1773507600@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Octagonal: The All Media Show DESCRIPTION:Octagonal: The All Media Show \nGroup Exhibition by Various Artists \n  \nExhibition Dates: \nJanuary 19\, 2026 – Exhibition Opening DayJanuary 22\, 2026– Exhibition ReceptionMarch 14\, 2026 – Exhibition Closes \n  \nExhibiting Artist List: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joanne Alberda – Lunar LandscapeShelly Bales – WonderlustJasmine Beul – Rose Window BottleAmanda Brown – SpaceBetsy Busby – Behold the OnionMaureen Burke – AweTroy Cannon – Osprey’s CrySara Carlson – Too Close To The SunTroy Chebuhar – Waste GeocentricismNatalie Deam – Swim SwarmPamela Douglas – Red Lily PadsLinda Emmerson – LondonJoani Feiner – Enticing RufflesElaina Fredrickson – Chaotic ExposureJill Guffy– Abstract Duet: Coming and Going \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaitlin Harvey – Forget Me Nots & MarigoldsJoanna Haug – It’s Over Why Scream?Jim Heemstra – Decay of the MightyHeather Hicks – Neck CrackWill Hildebrandt – FloraDiane Holland Rickerl – Mary JaneEvan Hoyt – Ascent from SlumberMarcia Joffe-Bouska – THE UNRAVELINGPeggy Johnston – Party at Nick’sAnnie Laursen – Gray VLinda Lewis – Comfortable in her own skinIngrid Lilligren – TumblingSarah Loch-Test – Mining NecklaceDiane Michaud Lowry – UnityGenevieve Moritz – Cats in Bloom \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lydia Nong – Oranges Smell GoodDeb O’Brien – BirdsongGeoff Paulline – Playin’ PossumSarah Perkins – Barnacle ContainerIsaac Prior – Aeons WaltzSara Rieger – Sinking by the Bow at MidnightLiona Rocca – Image BearerKarl Schecht – Cosmic Marble #9Hongci Shih – Ephemeral BlessingAudrey Stirling – Glowing in the ShadowsSydney Thompson – PenumbraMattea Whetstone – DoneAlicia Wilkinson – The TreasureGraham Young – Renting on Pluto\, Dreaming of Saturn URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/octagonal-the-all-media-show/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Octagonal-Carousel.png ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T131606 CREATED:20260113T205903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T180751Z UID:17808-1769103000-1769108400@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Octagonal Artists' Reception DESCRIPTION:Octagonal: The All Media Show \nGroup Exhibition by Various Artists \n  \nExhibition Dates: \nJanuary 19\, 2026 – Exhibition Opening DayJanuary 22\, 2026 – Exhibition Reception       Awards announced at 6:15pmMarch 14\, 2026 – Exhibition Closes \n  \nExhibiting Artist List: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joanne Alberda – Lunar LandscapeShelly Bales – WonderlustJasmine Beul – Rose Window BottleAmanda Brown – SpaceBetsy Busby – Behold the OnionMaureen Burke – AweTroy Cannon – Osprey’s CrySara Carlson – Too Close To The SunTroy Chebuhar – Waste GeocentricismNatalie Deam – Swim SwarmPamela Douglas – Red Lily PadsLinda Emmerson – LondonJoani Feiner – Enticing RufflesElaina Fredrickson – Chaotic ExposureJill Guffy– Abstract Duet: Coming and Going \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaitlin Harvey – Forget Me Nots & MarigoldsJoanna Haug – It’s Over Why Scream?Jim Heemstra – Decay of the MightyHeather Hicks – Neck CrackWill Hildebrandt – FloraDiane Holland Rickerl – Mary JaneEvan Hoyt – Ascent from SlumberMarcia Joffe-Bouska – THE UNRAVELINGPeggy Johnston – Party at Nick’sAnnie Laursen – Gray VLinda Lewis – Comfortable in her own skinIngrid Lilligren – TumblingSarah Loch-Test – Mining NecklaceDiane Michaud Lowry – UnityGenevieve Moritz – Cats in Bloom \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lydia Nong – Oranges Smell GoodDeb O’Brien – BirdsongGeoff Paulline – Playin’ PossumSarah Perkins – Barnacle ContainerIsaac Prior – Aeons WaltzSara Rieger – Sinking by the Bow at MidnightLiona Rocca – Image BearerKarl Schecht – Cosmic Marble #9Hongci Shih – Ephemeral BlessingAudrey Stirling – Glowing in the ShadowsSydney Thompson – PenumbraMattea Whetstone – DoneAlicia Wilkinson – The TreasureGraham Young – Renting on Pluto\, Dreaming of Saturn URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/octagonal-artists-reception/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Octagonal-Reception-Carousel.png ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T173000 DTSTAMP:20260428T131606 CREATED:20260113T220509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T220509Z UID:17834-1769940000-1771263000@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:HeART of Ames DESCRIPTION:Love is in the Air in the Heart of Ames! \nIndulge in all that Downtown Ames has to offer as our Downtown Businesses present a curated celebration of love and connection February 1-16!\nOur mission? To showcase Downtown Ames as the ultimate date night destination to celebrate those you love! Our Downtown Businesses have curated a list of ideas for experiences\, gifts\, gal-entines\, food and kids to help guide your way through the Heart of Ames celebrating those you love and care for.\nJoin us to feel the heartbeat of Downtown Ames as you create unforgettable moments together in the heart of the Ames. \nEvent Specials:\nMore information to come URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/heart-of-ames/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Shop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/HeART-of-Ames-2026-Carousel.png ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T131606 CREATED:20260130T001800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T001907Z UID:17865-1770472800-1770480000@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Join the Resistance! Create your protest hat DESCRIPTION: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 their country. Within two years\, the Nazis made these protest hats illegal and punishable by law to wear\, make\, or distribute. This is a chance to engage in one of the oldest forms of resistance\, knitting\, with like-minded friends. To knit you will need: \nRed yarn (200 yards\, DK or Worsted); knitting needles (4\,6 or 8); your beverage of choice; attitude. \nTo crochet you will need: \nRed yarn (200 yards\, Worsted); Crochet hook (4.5 or 5.0 mm); your beverage of choice; attitude. URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/join-the-resistance-create-your-protest-hat/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_7201_medium.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T131606 CREATED:20260121T221310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T221310Z UID:17850-1771524000-1771531200@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Third Thursday Mandalas and Music DESCRIPTION: 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. \n  URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/third-thursday-mandalas-and-music/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Mandala.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T131606 CREATED:20260121T222231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T222231Z UID:17855-1773941400-1773952200@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Third Thursday Game Night DESCRIPTION: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! URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/third-thursday-game-night/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Board-Games.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T131606 CREATED:20260113T210247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T231604Z UID:17223-1774519200-1775322000@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:The Annual High School Show DESCRIPTION:The Annual High School Senior & Junior Show\nGroup Exhibition by Various High School Artists\n\nExhibition Dates:\nMarch 26\, 2026 – Exhibition Opening Day\nMarch 26\, 2026 – Artists’ Reception from 4:30-5:30pm; Awards to be announced at 5:00pm\nApril 4\, 2026 – Exhibition Closes URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/the-annual-student-show/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Student-Show-Gallery-Carousel.png ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T173000 DTSTAMP:20260428T131606 CREATED:20260402T232026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T232026Z UID:17985-1774542600-1774546200@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:The Annual High School Show Reception DESCRIPTION:The Annual High School Senior & Junior Show\nGroup Exhibition by Various High School Artists\n\nExhibition Dates:\nMarch 26\, 2026 – Exhibition Opening Day\nMarch 26\, 2026 – Artists’ Reception from 4:30-5:30pm; Awards to be announced at 5:00pm\nApril 4\, 2026 – Exhibition Closes URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/the-annual-high-school-show-reception/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Student-Show-Gallery-Carousel.png ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T131606 CREATED:20260113T210621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T231734Z UID:17434-1775815200-1777568400@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Group Art Exhibition: Joe Muench “Lessons Learned: Explorations in Metal” DESCRIPTION:Lessons Learned: Explorations in Metal\nGroup Exhibition by Joe Muench & former students of the ISU jewelry/metalsmithing courses  \nThis exhibit features work created by Joe Muench\, Professor Emeritus of Art and Visual Culture\, in the College of Design at Iowa State University and Mr. Muench’s former students of the jewelry/metalsmithing courses. \n\nExhibition Dates:\nApril 10\, 2026 – Exhibition Opening Day\nApril 30\, 2026 – Public Reception from 5:30pm – 7pm in the Community Gallery\nApril 30\, 2026 – Exhibition Closes \n\nArtist Statements:\nMore information to come \n\nArtist Biographies:\nMore information to come URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/group-art-exhibition-joe-muench-lessons-learned-explorations-in-metal/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/V.-2-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T131606 CREATED:20260402T232218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T232240Z UID:17987-1776362400-1776369600@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Third Thursday Patch to Quilt DESCRIPTION:Enjoy demonstrations from area quilters\, from cutting fabric for patches to the finished quilt. You can try creating your own square as well! URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/third-thursday-patch-to-quilt/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Vintage-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T131606 CREATED:20260402T231912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T231912Z UID:17817-1777570200-1777575600@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:“Lessons Learned: Explorations in Metal” Reception DESCRIPTION:Lessons Learned: Explorations in Metal\nGroup Exhibition by Joe Muench & former students of the ISU jewelry/metalsmithing courses  \nThis exhibit features work created by Joe Muench\, Professor Emeritus of Art and Visual Culture\, in the College of Design at Iowa State University and Mr. Muench’s former students of the jewelry/metalsmithing courses. \n\nExhibition Dates:\nApril 10\, 2026 – Exhibition Opening Day\nApril 30\, 2026 – Public Reception from 5:30pm – 7pm in the Community Gallery\nApril 30\, 2026 – Exhibition Closes \n\nArtist Statements:\nMore information to come \n\nArtist Biographies:\nMore information to come URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/lessons-learned-explorations-in-metal-reception/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/V.-2-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR