FALL 2018 / ISSUE 16 GUIDE TO AMES AND IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY THINKAMES.COM 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 Unlimited Possibilities, 1997 by Doug Shelton 25 / PLAN (American, b. 1941) 27 / IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY Mural commissioned by the University Museums. Funded by University Museums, the Office of External Affairs, 29 / ABOUT AMES the Fisher Representatives System Artist-in-Residence Fund at the ISU Foundation, the Estate of Alice Davis, 31 / LOCAL RESOURCES Marjorie Morrison, and Cornelia and William Buck. In the 39 / CALENDAR OF EVENTS Art on Campus Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. Location: Iowa State University, Parks Library, Rotunda Image provided by University Museums. 2 SHARE YOUR FAVORITES #CYTESOFAMES THINKAMES.COM / / CYTESOFAMES 515.232.4032 3 DO Reiman Gardens | Ames ATTRACTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT Enjoy the outdoors? Ames offers four seasons of recreational IT’S EASY TO STAY BUSY IN activities with more than 35 parks, 55 miles of bike trails, golf AMES, INDOORS AND OUT courses and much more. Visit Ada Hayden Heritage Park and hike the 3.1 mile path or venture onto the upland trail for a view of the From live music and shopping to outdoor activities and arts and wetlands. The park has a shelter area and benches that provide culture, there is something for everyone in Ames. a great place for a picnic or a quick break to relax and enjoy the scenery. The lake is a great place for fishing, canoeing or kayaking. Iowa State University’s central campus is a beautiful place to explore outdoor art sculptures and see distinctive architecture. After Once you head inside, Ames has a great list of things to do, day or 2018-2019 STEPHENS AUDITORIUM picking up a campus map from the Ames/ISU Visitor Information night. The Iowa State Memorial Union has a bowling alley (in the Booth, located on University Boulevard, enjoy the fall colors while lower level), billiards and arcade-style games. Perfect Games also BROADWAY SERIES taking a self-guided walking tour of the various public art located offers 24 lanes of bowling, a two-story laser tag arena and arcade- throughout the campus. style games. The 2018 exhibit at Reiman Gardens is the Wind, Waves & Light When you arrive in Ames, you will see people Sculpture, featuring 13 kinetic sculptures exploring space, time and the dynamic relationships of objects in motion. The Gardens are a participating in a variety of recreational great attraction for any time of the year! activities. Get out and join them. Ames is known Ames has an active performing arts scene. You can often catch live for its active people and quality of life. Enjoy! NOV 13, 2018 JAN 31, 2019 music, a comedy show or open mic nights throughout the community. Performances can be found at many different locations including downtown Ames, the Ames Community Theater (ACTORS), M-Shop and Fisher Theater (ISU Theatre). Nationally acclaimed events can be enjoyed at Stephens Auditorium. The variety of entertainment OCT 30, 2018 options creates a vibrant atmosphere in the community. For a complete schedule, check out our event calendar at thinkames.com. MAR 28, 2019 APR 27, 2019 5-SHOW TICKET PACKAGES START AT $145! Watch videos, view photos, order online, and learn more at center.iastate.edu. 4 SHARE YOUR FAVORITES #CYTESOFAMES THINKAMES.COM / / CYTESOFAMES 515.232.4032 5 DO Attractions & Entertainment Sports & Recreation Alluvial Brewing Company Ames Public Library Ciccotti Art Glass ISU Theatre Snus Hill Winery Ames Area Running Club Furman Aquatic Center Seven Oaks Recreation 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 Rural award-winning winery with views from Ames Area Running Club and Alpha In the heart of Ames, Furman Aquatic Year-round outdoor recreation. Downhill of craft beer dedicated to quality movies, music, research tools and Demonstrations and tours. Gallery/ our website for upcoming performances! multi-level decks. Tree shaded lawn, tasting Omicron Pi Sorority are co-sponsors Center offers a 50-meter pool, skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing. and taste, focused on celebrating our free reference services along with gift shop, custom orders, corporate 515.294.2624 room and gift shop. Live music on Fridays of Run for the Roses, a community event zero-depth water playground, lazy Canoe, kayak and river tube floats, paintball community and our unique piece of Iowa. programs for all ages, meeting gifts and trophies. 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Independently Owned. Special Olympics Iowa The Ames Children’s Choirs include three The South 17th Event Center is a unique over 100 free group fitness classes Play year-round at Ames’ indoor tennis choirs for boys and girls, ages 7 to 18, Chamber Music Association & Retreat Center 2801 Grand Ave, Ames banquet facility in Ames that hosts weekly, personal training, indoor track, club, complete with locker rooms and Special Olympics Iowa provides year- from eight central Iowa communities. 515.715.1788 weddings, corporate and private events. child care, indoor pool and more. showers, 24/7 club access, leagues, and round sports training and competition Ames Town & Gown presents five Clover Woods Camp & Retreat Center www.northgrandcinema.com professional coaches. 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Durham Bandshell, of pedestrian trails, Furman Aquatic Stage Coach Stables Boone History Center lot: Wednesdays (3-6) and Saturdays and surrounding communities, and 34 golf course in Ames for players of nestled in Ames’ oldest park, is perfect Center, Ada Hayden Heritage Park Design on Main (8-12:30) May through October. professionally produced shows for all ages and abilities. Open daily April Stage Coach Stables is the area’s for outdoor events. The Boone History Center, a 110-year and Homewood Golf Course. central Iowa audiences. through October, weather permitting. premier facility, offering opportunities old Masonic Temple, features seven An extension of Iowa State University’s 2801 Grand Ave, Ames 515 Clark Ave, Ames 515.239.5350 for youth and adults to learn and galleries packed with stories, artifacts College of Design, Design on Main aims to 515.232.7930 615 S Dayton Ave, Ames 401 E 20th St and Duff Ave, Ames 515.239.5365 www.cityofames.org enjoy horsemanship. Board your and photos of Boone County and share the artistic practice generated within www.facebook.com/North-Grand- www.storytheatercompany.org 515.239.5363 www.cityofames.org/aud horse, schedule a lesson, children’s Central Iowa. Tues-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m., the university with the larger community. Farmers-Market-123606417656026/ www.cityofames.org/golf clinic or event today. Sat 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Ames Soccer Club 203 Main St, Ames University Museums, ISU Ames Community Theater 1568 Stagecoach Rd, Ames 602 Story St, Boone www.design.iastate.edu Ames Soccer Club holds youth leagues Octagon Center for the Arts Christian Petersen Art Museum, reACT Iowa Sports Foundation 515.520.2021 (ACTORS, Inc.) 515.432.1907 in spring and fall and promotes soccer The Octagon Center for the Arts is a Gallery, Farm House Museum, Art on The mission of the Iowa Sports Foundation www.stagecoachstables.com www.boonehistorymuseums.org through various activities year round.