Iowa State Center in Ames

Iowa State Center is a multi-venue entertainment and cultural complex located on the campus of Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. The center boasts several performance spaces, including the 2,729-seat Stephens Auditorium, the 450-seat Fisher Theater, and the Scheman Building, which can hold up to 1,800 people. The center hosts a wide range of events throughout the year, including concerts, theatrical productions, dance performances, and art exhibitions. Iowa State Center also offers educational opportunities through lectures, workshops, and classes.

The Iowa State Center has a rich history dating back to the 1950s when Iowa State University President James Hilton proposed the creation of a center for the performing arts on campus. Construction of Stephens Auditorium began in 1967 and was completed in 1969, with Fisher Theater and Scheman Building added in subsequent years. The center has welcomed many famous performers over the years, including Yo-Yo Ma, B.B. King, and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The center has also hosted political rallies, including speeches by former presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.