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Clouds
119 Stanton Ave,
Ames, IA 50014
Secrets of the Sahara
Sat, Mar 07
|Clouds
By firelight and moonrise, the Sahara comes alive with music, spice, and ancient tradition. But when morning reveals a life cut short, the dunes hold their breath. Step into a tale of long-held grudges, secret dealings, and a murder where every grain of sand may hide the truth.
Time & Location
Mar 07, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Clouds, 119 Stanton Ave, Ames, IA 50014, USA
About the Event
Under a vast desert sky, lanterns sway, spices perfume the air, and the Sahara feels timeless. But when dawn brings a sudden death, the stillness turns heavy. What was once celebration becomes a search for truth hidden among the dunes.
The evening begins with Ricotta, Honey & Pistachio Bruschetta, a delicate blend of whipped ricotta, sweet honey, and crushed pistachios to open the night’s first clues. The tension deepens with the Oasis Garden Salad, a mix of greens, cucumber, green apple, dried apricots, pumpkin seeds, and shaved parmesan, lightly dressed in a citrus–honey vinaigrette. As secrets unravel, Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi is served, rich and comforting as alibis are questioned and alliances tested. The night concludes with a Mango-Honey Trifle, its bright layers offering a final contrast before the truth is uncovered.
In the heart of the Sahara, the sands remember everything… and by night’s end, they will reveal a killer.
Tickets
Standard (refundable)
20% event service fee and 7% tax will be applied to your total. Free cancellation with extenuating circumstances. 25% cancellation fee will apply for cancellations made up to 24 hours before the event. The birthday ticket includes one dinner ticket plus a beautifully decorated table by the window and a birthday cake.
From $21.50 to $55.00
Sale ended$37.50
+$10.13 Event&Tax
+$1.19 ticket service fee
$34.50
+$9.31 Event&Tax
+$1.10 ticket service fee
$32.50
+$8.78 Event&Tax
+$1.03 ticket service fee
Vegetarian (refundable)
20% event service fee and 7% tax will be applied to your total. Free cancellation with extenuating circumstances, 25% cancellation fee will apply for cancellations made up to 24 hours before the event. The birthday ticket includes one dinner ticket plus a beautifully decorated table by the window and a birthday cake.
From $21.50 to $55.00
Sale ended$37.50
+$10.13 Event&Tax
+$1.19 ticket service fee
$34.50
+$9.31 Event&Tax
+$1.10 ticket service fee
$32.50
+$8.78 Event&Tax
+$1.03 ticket service fee
Special Rate (nonrefundable)
20% event service fee and 7% tax will be applied to your total. This ticket is non-refundable and non-exchangeable. The birthday ticket includes one dinner ticket plus a beautifully decorated table by the window and a birthday cake.
From $14.85 to $44.90
Sale ended$29.25
+$7.90 Event&Tax
+$0.93 ticket service fee
$26.55
+$7.17 Event&Tax
+$0.84 ticket service fee
$24.75
+$6.68 Event&Tax
+$0.79 ticket service fee
Vegetarian (nonrefundable)
20% event service fee and 7% tax will be applied to your total. This ticket is non-refundable and non-exchangeable. The birthday ticket includes one dinner ticket plus a beautifully decorated table by the window and a birthday cake.
From $14.85 to $44.90
Sale ended$29.25
+$7.90 Event&Tax
+$0.93 ticket service fee
$26.55
+$7.17 Event&Tax
+$0.84 ticket service fee
$24.75
+$6.68 Event&Tax
+$0.79 ticket service fee