Rescue a Dog, Readings by Royce and Local Music all in Ames this Weekend

Bark in the Park and Rescue Day

Ames first ever Bark in the Park and Rescue Me Day will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at both the dog park at 605 Billy Sunday Road and at 325 Billy Sunday Road.

Events include a dedication of a new message board at the dog park and an ask the experts (dog trainer, veterinarian and animal shaman) at the animal shelter. The shelter will also accept donations to support a campaign to keep the shelter empty and its spay-neuter program.

 

Royce White Story Time

Another chance to meet Royce White before he heads to the NBA is coming up Saturday. White plans to read to children at the from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

 

Ames Choral Society Spring Concert

Steven Hoifeldt will direct Ames Choral Society's “In Praise of Love” 7 p.m. Sunday at . Tickets are $10 and are available at and .

 

Local Music

Locusic Live Ames at will feature local music starting at 4 p.m. Saturday. Admittance to the 21 and older show is just $5. Learn more about it here.

 

ISU Symphonic Band and Concert Band

Both the ISU Symphonic Band and the Concert Band will perform at from 7:30 to 9:20 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and youth under 18.

 

Les Miserables

will present an adaptation of Victor Hugo's “Les Miserables” that will be opened with a one-act pre-show, “And Go To Innisfree” about an aging woman at a crossroads. The performances begin at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for students.

 

Toys at Reiman

Iowa State University students of Professor Mitchell Squire have added their over-size toy exhibit to . It will be available for viewing beginning Friday along with an exhibit of 27 Lego sculptures.