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"Guide to the Best of Ames" since 1951! Includes the best Ames street map, comprehensive listing of live music, theatre, gallery showings, ISU sports, Ames HS events and more! FREE - Available everywhere. Published quarterly. |
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A coordinating organization for over 30 years, ACAC is a non-profit entity dedicated to promoting the arts in Ames, providing information on local theater performances, music concerts, dance, comedy and art shows. |
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Tickets available at Gallery 319 (310 Main Street, Ames) or by calling 515.232.2354. A variety of live theatrical presentations and educational opportunities for all ages. |
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A free, positive event for the entire family. Event will be held August 8, 2009 at Bandshell Park. Food vendors, inflatables, stage acts, carnival games with prizes and an evening concert.
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Enjoy locally grown, fresh produce, baked goods and quality, handmade crafts at the Ames Farmers Market. Located indoors at the Main Street depot all year round, outdoors May through October. |
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Ames' local history organization presents programs and exhibits; and takes care of an artifact collection. |
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VOTED BEST MASSAGE in Story County for 2008 – three years in a row! Come in and see for yourself.
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Fifth generation family farm provides locally grown produce each summer, "pick your own pumpkins" and hayrides each fall, with hayrides on the weekends. Farm tours and trolley rides, available by appointment. |
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An historical, educational railroad museum providing excursion train rides across the beautiful Des Moines River valley. Tickets available online at www.scenic-valleyrr.com. |
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The state's only accredited museum emphasizing a decorative arts collection and located within the Iowa State Center performing arts complex. Lectures, receptions and tours available. Open Tuesday - Friday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m; Saturday and Sunday 1-4 p.m.
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Named for the nation's first campus artist-in-residence, who sculpted at Iowa State from 1934-1955. Exhibitions focus on Petersen's art and contemporary changing exhibitions. Open Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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We produce one-of-a-kind hand-blown pieces, available for sale year round. Public demonstrations can be arranged, fall through spring. Special orders available. See samples on our Web site. |
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This National Historic Landmark is a fully restored home reflecting the period between 1860-1910. First building built on Iowa State campus. Open weekdays 12-4 p.m. |
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Call us for disc jockeys, mechanical bulls, climbing walls, Euro Bundy Unit, interactive inflatable games, and more! We'll set everything up at your location or help you find the perfect place! |
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Mark your calendar for April 18, 2009. A cultural experience awaits you at the Ames City Auditorium. The Indian Cultural Association
of Central Iowa will bring India alive in Ames with many other activities throughout the year. |
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Hundreds of cultivated trees, shrubs and flowers can be enjoyed in this 378 acre "Library of Living Plants." Call for guided tours. |
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Whether it's grace and beauty of the performing arts, the excitement of ISU Athletics, or creativity of concerts, it's all waiting for you at the Iowa State Center. Our staff will give you the star treatment. |
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Dance Marathon is a 15-hour philanthropic event, held each January to benefit University of Iowa Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network. |
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Brunnier Art Museum, Christian Petersen Art Museum, Farm House Museum, Art on Campus Collection, and Elizabeth and Byron Anderson Sculpture Garden |
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Enjoy the Iowa Youth Ballet’s 2009 “Gift to Iowa” spring performance at Stephens Auditorium in Ames, IA on June 13, 2009. |
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It's all about ME! Boutique & Spa |
209 Main St
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.1399
Fax: 515.233.1991
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Our boutique offers Bare Escentuals “bareMinerals” products and md formulations skin care, plus a full line of gifts and personal care products. Visit our spa to enjoy a facial, massage, body wrap, reflexology, eyelash extensions and more. Gift cards available.
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Jazz for your special event, meeting or occasion. Solo performers up to larger groups. Playing favorites from the Beatles, Harry Connick, Jr. and Diana Krall. |
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Stop in for Paint-Your-Own-Pottery, mosaics, clay hand building, and the exciting process of glass fusion. Special event parties available. We're a mobile studio, can't join us, we can bring the party to you! |
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The Left Bank Studio is a creative oasis, luring parched souls thirsting for creative gifts. Two-hour classes also available in watercolor, ceramic or plastic.
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Over 50 locally owned specialty retail shops and restaurants. Annual events include Tune in to Main Street, ArtWalk, 4th of July Parade and Festival, MusicWalk & Holiday Open House. |
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Evening entertainment with local and national artists. |
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The newly remodeled Recreation Center (basement level) offers a wide variety of games including: pool tables, bowling lanes with automatic scoring, CD jukebox, chess/checker tables, darts, air hockey, foosball, and arcade and pinball games. |
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JCPenney, Younkers and over 50 specialty stores. Open Monday - Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday Noon-5pm; holiday and department store hours may vary. |
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The Octagon is a community art center providing gallery exhibits, art classes for children and adults, and an art shop featuring Iowa artists. |
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Central Iowa's family entertainment destination, including 24 lanes of glow bowl, 2 floors of laser tag, arcadium, stone oven pizza restaurant, sports bar and more. |
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Located 3 miles north of Ames. Our organically grown grapes range from classic Pinot Noir to 10 varieties of French hybrid grapes. Offering a wide range of wines to fit all tastes. Join us Sundays from 3-6 p.m. for live outdoor music June - October. |
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Beautiful 14-acres outside plus tropical and live butterfly conservatories and gift shop inside. Private rentals, tours and catering. Year round holiday events and displays. Open daily at 9:00 a.m. |
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Spanning 37 counties in Northeast Iowa, the story of American agriculture comes to life at more than 100 sites within this National Park Service affiliate. |
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An Iowa winery and vineyard producing wines from American and French-American grapes. Located on a four generation family farm. Scenic views, banquet facilities, tasting rooms and gift shop. |
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Antique carousel. Built in 1913 by Herschel/Spillman. Horses, pigs, roosters, dogs, chariots and a spinning tub. Original Wurlitzer Military Band Organ. Enclosed. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. |
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Ride the antique carousel, discover unique shops and great restaurants, or stroll our beautiful parks. Story City's vibrant community is only minutes north of Ames. |
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SCC manages nearly 2,500 acres of parks and natural areas for outdoor recreation. They develop and manage wildlife habitat throughout the county. |
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Providing performance opportunities for children in grades 3-12, directing opportunities for ISU Theatre students and professionally-produced shows for Ames and surrounding communities.
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Pamper yourself in a sophisticated Italian villa setting, enjoy the ultimate hand and foot treatments, body wraps, massage and our luxurious Alpha Capsule, personal dry heat sauna.
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Nestled among acres of vines in the White Oak Creek Valley, our vineyards provide an excellent place for special events. Spacious and rustic, country style building seats up to 265. Live music every Friday night.
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