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WINTER 2018-2019 / ISSUE 17 GUIDE TO AMES AND IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY THINKAMES.COM 2 SHARE YOUR FAVORITES #CYTESOFAMES This guide is named after Cy, the cardinal Welcome mascot of Iowa State University. When you visit Ames, you might see Cy cheering with the To AMES fans at a Cyclone athletic event, entertaining guests during a special celebration or greeting We want to welcome you to CYtes students on central campus. We think Cy is the (pronounced sites), your official best mascot around, but don’t just take our guide to all of the sites throughout word for it; Cy has been nationally recognized Ames and Iowa State University. as the CBS Sportsline Most Dominant College Mascot on Earth and the Capital One Bowl National Mascot of the Year. TABLE OF 5 / DO 9 / SHOP CONTENTS 13 / EAT 17 / STAY 22 / AMES MAP ABOUT THE COVER Constructed between 1966-1969 at a total cost of 25 / PLAN $4.5 million, C.Y. Stephens Auditorium was named “Building of the Century” by the American Institute 27 / IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY of Architects, Iowa Chapter in 2004. Now celebrating 29 / ABOUT AMES 50 years, C.Y. Stephens Auditorium proudly hosts Broadway tours, symphony orchestras, contemporary 31 / LOCAL RESOURCES artists, ballets, cultural performances, conference sessions, lectures and University events. An average of 39 / CALENDAR OF EVENTS 200,000 patrons are educated, inspired and entertained by the 170-200 events hosted each year. THINKAMES.COM / / CYTESOFAMES 515.232.4032 3 Our Season is Just Warming Up! THE KING’S SINGERS THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2019 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2019 THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019 SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2019 TICKETS START AT $ 35! BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY! Iowa State Center Ticket Office • 1-800-745-3000 center.iastate.edu or ticketmaster.com • Group Sales: 515-294-2479 (10 or more tickets) JOIN US FOR A PRE-SHOW DINNER FOR THESE SHOWS! Visit center.iastate.edu/pre-show-dining 4 SHARE YOUR FAVORITES #CYTESOFAMES DO ATTRACTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT; SPORTS & RECREATION Ready to see a show? There’s something for everyone: nationally IT’S EASY TO STAY acclaimed theater tours, live music, comedy, seasonal favorites, BUSY IN AMES family friendly productions and more. Celebrating their 50th production season, Stephens Auditorium at the Iowa State Center Activities abound in Ames all year long. From national theater tours always has an exciting line-up of shows that complements this and live music, to a variety of museums and galleries, to indoor and theatrical community, which also includes ISU Theater, ACTORS Inc., outdoor sports and recreation, you’ll find more options than you have Ames Children’s Choirs, Central Iowa Symphony and the Iowa Youth time for during your visit to Ames. Ballet Company. Of course, you can always catch the latest movie at North Grand Cinema while relaxing in reclining seats with your Even on the coldest days, you can enjoy a lush, tropical atmosphere favorite beer or wine. inside the beautiful Conservatory and Butterfly Wing of Reiman Gardens. Open all year long, you’ll also want to take time to shop Tap into local culture with a tour and a drink at Alluvial Brewery, through the Reiman Gardens gift shop which offers beautiful and Snus Hill Winery or Prairie Moon Winery. Get your history fix while unique items that will enhance your memories here. wandering through the Ames Historical Society or the Farmhouse Museum on campus. Expand your horizons with a trip to Ciccotti Art Turn up the heat with some healthy competition and intense displays Glass or the Octagon Center for the Arts. of athleticism! Plan to see hockey at the Ice Arena, or cheer on the Cyclones while watching basketball, gymnastics or wrestling on There’s so much to do in Ames! For a complete campus. Gather your friends for laser tag, bowling and the arcade at Perfect Games. Enjoy nature’s changes of fall and spring with hikes schedule of local events, be sure to check our and bike rides through more than 1,200 acres of parks and 55 miles event calendar at thinkames.com. of paths. Embrace the winter months with ice fishing, snowshoeing, skiing, tubing or skating in and around Ames. THINKAMES.COM / / CYTESOFAMES 515.232.4032 5 Attractions & Entertainment Alluvial Brewing Company Ames Public Library Ciccotti Art Glass ISU Theatre Our taproom features 10 unique varieties Ames Public Library provides books, Unique hand-blown glass work. Be a part of the drama with ISU Theatre. Visit of craft beer dedicated to quality movies, music, research tools and Demonstrations and tours. Gallery/ our website for upcoming performances! and taste, focused on celebrating our free reference services along with gift shop, custom orders, corporate 515.294.2624 community and our unique piece of Iowa. programs for all ages, meeting gifts and trophies. Workshops offered, www.theatre.iastate.edu 3715 W 190th St, Ames rooms and computer commons. see website for details. 515.337.1182 515 Douglas Ave, Ames 2306 258th St, Ames North Grand Cinema www.alluvialbrewing.com 515.239.5646 515.231.1267 www.amespubliclibrary.org www.ciccottiartglass.com Luxury Movie Theatre - Laser projection, electric reclining seats, Orville Ames Children’s Choirs Redenbacher popcorn, gourmet candies, Ames Town & Gown Clover Woods Camp beer and wine. Independently Owned. The Ames Children’s Choirs include three choirs for boys and girls, ages 7 to 18, Chamber Music Association & Retreat Center 2801 Grand Ave, Ames from eight central Iowa communities. 515.715.1788 Ames Town & Gown presents five Clover Woods Camp & Retreat Center www.northgrandcinema.com www.ameschildrenschoirs.org chamber music concerts featuring offers year-round outdoor and recreational internationally renowned ensembles options, along with lodging and meals, on Ames City Auditorium & and brilliant emerging artists in ideal, 1,100 acres of wooded bluffs and native North Grand Farmers’ intimate settings, on and off campus. prairies. Meeting space for up to 200. Market Durham Bandshell 515.292.3891 1991 Peach Ave, Madrid Local fruits/vegetables, flowers, eggs, The beautiful Auditorium, seating for www.amestownandgown.org 515.795.3338 baked goods, honey, popcorn, gourmet 881, is suitable for meetings, lectures www.cloverwoods.org pasta, cutlery, and more. JCPenney parking and performances. Durham Bandshell, Boone & Scenic Valley lot: Wednesdays (3-6) and Saturdays nestled in Ames’ oldest park, is perfect Design on Main (8-12:30) May through October. for outdoor events. Railroad & James H. 2801 Grand Ave, Ames 515 Clark Ave, Ames An extension of Iowa State University’s Andrew Museum 515.232.7930 515.239.5365 College of Design, Design on Main aims to www.facebook.com/North-Grand- www.cityofames.org/aud A historical, educational railroad museum share the artistic practice generated within providing excursion train rides across the the university with the larger community. Farmers-Market-123606417656026/ beautiful Des Moines River Valley. Tickets 203 Main St, Ames Ames Community Theater available online at www.bsvrr.com. www.design.iastate.edu Octagon Center for the Arts (ACTORS, Inc.) 225 10th St, Boone 515.432.4249 The Octagon Center for the Arts is a The local community theater that stages www.bsvrr.com Iowa Arboretum community art center providing gallery five productions annually including exhibits, art classes for children and Thousands of cultivated trees, shrubs and comedies, dramas and musicals. adults and shop featuring Iowa artists. flowers can be enjoyed in this 378-acre Tickets are available at actorsinc.org. Boone History Center public garden. Hike woodland and prairie 427 Douglas Ave, Ames 120 Abraham Dr, Ames The Boone History Center, a 110-year trails. Grounds are open year-round. 515.232.5331 515.292.2073 www.octagonarts.org old Masonic Temple, features seven 1875 Peach Ave, Madrid www.actorsinc.org galleries packed with stories, artifacts 515.795.3216 and photos of Boone County and www.iowaarboretum.org Prairie Moon Winery Ames Historical Society Central Iowa. Tues-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Located three miles north of Ames. Discover fascinating local stories, explore 602 Story St, Boone Iowa State Center We’re a family owned winery that makes changing exhibits, hear engaging programs, 515.432.1907 Nationally and internationally-acclaimed all wines on premise and have 12 acres delve into research materials, select www.boonehistorymuseums.org performers grace the stages of Stephens of our own vineyards. unique Ames-related gift shop items. Auditorium and Fisher Theater. The 3801 W 190th St, Ames Open 6 days/week. Scheman Building is a full-service 515.232.2747 416 Douglas Ave, Ames Campustown Action meeting and event conference center. www.prairiemoonwinery.com 515.232.2148 Association 1805 Center Dr, Ames www.ameshistory.org Ames’ Campustown hosts a thriving nightlife, 515.294.3347 Reiman Gardens great restaurants and exciting shopping www.center.iastate.edu 17-acre public botanical garden including Ames Main Street options. Events held throughout the year add tropical conservatory, butterfly wing with to the fun atmosphere of the district. More than 50 locally-owned, specialty Iowa Youth Ballet Company live butterflies and gift shop. Events and retail shops and restaurants. Farmers’ 515.292.4528 Enjoy the Iowa Youth Ballet’s dance annual displays. Private rentals and tours. Market, ArtWalk, 4th of July Parade, www.amescampustown.com presentations! See website and Robert Open daily. MusicWalk, Oktoberfest and Snow Magic. Thomas Dancenter Facebook page for 1407 University Blvd, Ames 304 Main St, Ames Central Iowa Symphony information on upcoming shows. 515.294.2710 515.233.3472 515.233.0826 www.reimangardens.com www.amesdowntown.org The Central Iowa Symphony is a community orchestra, united by www.rtdance.com a love of music and dedication to Robert Thomas Dancenter Ames Main Street the art of orchestral performance.