Serving up love in Ames 🥞

Your biweekly newsletter on what to do and where to stay, eat, and shop in Ames, Iowa.

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Brunch spots for a romantic weekend

Whether you're coming for Valentine's Day or any day, these brunch spots are sweet like honey.

This way to delicious

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February 2, 2023

M-Shop Comedy Night

Daphnique Springs is back in Ames with a FREE comedy show at the Maintenance Shop presented by the Student Union Board of Iowa State University.

Laugh out loud

February 11-12, 2023

Orchid Fest

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Reiman Gardens' annual Orchid Fest! While at Orchid Fest, visitors can also discover live butterflies from around the globe in the Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing, explore the tropical Hughes Conservatory, and browse the gift shop with unique and sustainable items.

Stop and smell the orchids

March 3, 2023

Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine

The Ames International Orchestra Festival Association continues its proud tradition of bringing major symphony orchestras from around the globe. The Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine will play Stephens Auditorium on Friday, March 3, 2023. This performance is made possible with the support of the City of Ames Commission on the Arts and the Ames International Orchestra Festival Association.

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