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SUMMARY:37th Annual Juried Photography Show - State of the Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION:State of the Art proudly presents our 37th Annual Juried Photography Show. This year’s show accepted photographs from 73 artists from all over New York State.  The jury reviewed 320 images and selected 74 for the show. The exhibit includes landscapes\, portraits\, abstract\, traditional photography\, and more.\n
The show will run from May 28 through June 27\, 2025. Opening reception Friday\, June 5\, 5–8pm.  \nRegular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible in part with funds from the NYS Council on the Arts\, administered by the Community Arts Partnership.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/37th-annual-juried-photography-show-state-of-the-art-gallery/
LOCATION:State of the Art Gallery\, 120 W State St #2\, Ithaca\, 14850\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="State of the Art Gallery":MAILTO:gallery@soag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T170000
DTSTAMP:20260318T194149Z
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SUMMARY:Yappy Hour at The Strand Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Welcome back to YAPPY HOUR at The Strand Cafe! \nJoin us every 4th Wednesday from March–October | 4–7PM for drinks\, dog-friendly vibes\, and pup social time! \nBring your furry friends to mix\, mingle\, and make new besties 🐕 \nEven better? 50% of proceeds benefit Stay Wild Rescue — every sip supports animals in need. \nDrinks for you. Social hour for them. A great cause for all. 🐶
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/yappy-hour-at-the-strand-cafe/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:the strand cafe\, 324 E. State St.\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Strand Cafe":MAILTO:hello@thestrandithaca.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T160000
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SUMMARY:Yappy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Sip\, socialize\, get to know some adoptable pets from Stay Wild Resue.  We will have drink specials\, pet games\, treats and more.  All well-behaved pets are welcome to join.  Help us support Stay Wild Resue with 50% of all Strands proceeds go to Stay Wild Rescue.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/yappy-hour/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Canopy By Hilton\, 324 E. State St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
ORGANIZER;CN="canopy":MAILTO:kathy.taylor@baywoodhotels.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T190000
DTSTAMP:20260612T180255Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Horror Book Club - The Luminous Dead
DESCRIPTION:A fan of queer horror? Looking to get into the genre? Join us for a discussion on The Luminous Dead\, led by BSB staff member Anamarie. \nBook club attendees get 10% one (1) purchase in-store!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/queer-horror-book-club-the-luminous-dead/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T001825Z
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SUMMARY:Remembering Roe
DESCRIPTION:Join End Abortion Stigma for a commemoration of the fourth year of the end of Roe v. Wade\, at Cinemapolis on June 24 from 6-8pm at Cinemapolis in Ithaca. We are thrilled to have a presentation by special guest New York State Senator Lea Webb\, and a screening of “Someone You Know”\, a film by Asha Dahya and a winner of the Short Shorts competition at the 2025 Reproductive Rights Film Festival. The event is free and open to the public. \nFor more information\, contact: reprorightsfilmfest@gmail.com or visit\nwww.reproductiverightsfilmfest.com
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/remembering-roe/
LOCATION:Cinemapolis\, 120 W Green St\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
ORGANIZER;CN="End Abortion Stigma":MAILTO:reprorightsfilmfest@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T211000
DTSTAMP:20260605T175558Z
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SUMMARY:"Fun Home"
DESCRIPTION:In this emotionally charged musical opening the Hangar Theatre’s 2026 summer Mainstage season\, Alison moves through time to visit her childhood\, college years\, and early adulthood–unravelling her own coming-of-age and coming-out story while trying to make sense of the twisty\, layered relationship she has with her father and their shared hometown.  \nBased on the best-selling graphic memoir by Alison Bechdel\, Fun Home features a soaring score by Jeanine Tesori that ranges from rousing 70s pop to wistful\, shimmering ballads and a witty\, heartfelt book by Lisa Kron. \nPerformances\nThursday\, June 18 at 7:30 pm (preview)\nFriday\, June 19 at 7:30 pm (opening)\nSaturday\, June 20 at 2:30 & 7:30 pm\nSunday\, June 21 at 2:30 pm\nTuesday\, June 23 at 7:30 pm\nWednesday\, June 24 at 7:30 pm\nThursday\, June 25 at 7:30 pm\nFriday\, June 26 at 7:30 pm\nSaturday\, June 27 at 2:30 & 7:30 pm \nApproximately 100 minutes \nFun Home contains strong language\, mild adult themes\, and conversations/depictions of suicide; recommended for ages 13 and up.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/fun-home/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Hangar Theatre\, 801 Taughannock Blvd.\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hangar Theatre":MAILTO:Boxoffice@hangartheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T170000
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SUMMARY:Beginnings Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca
DESCRIPTION:Free and fun for the entire family\, the Beginnings Summer Concert Series brings live music to Downtown Ithaca every Thursday at the Bernie Milton Pavilion. Local and national acts perform music in genres including jazz\, blues\, reggae\, folk\, hip hop\, country\, bluegrass\, rock\, and more. \nThursdays\, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Bernie Milton Pavilion on the Ithaca Commons. This is a community-focused\, all-ages concert in the heart of downtown. \nEvent Dates & Performers:\n• June 11: Jill McCracken / Maddy Walsh & The Blind Spots\n• June 18: Material Objects / Stranded with a Kiss / Eighteen Hundred and Froze to Death\n• June 25: Ariel Arbisser / SingTrece\n• July 2: Venissa Santí / Jorge T. Cuevas & The Caribe Jazz Allstars\n• July 9: The Shambles / Li’l Anne & Hot Cayenne\n• July 23: Kitestring / Caviar & Grits / Mike Powell & The Echosound\n• July 30: Louiston / Evan Horne\n• August 6: GIAC Jumpers & Southside Panthers / Fall Creek Brass Band\n• August 13: Drew Kiddoo & The Blackouts / Miller and The Other Sinners\n• August 20: The Medicinals / Scuba Jerry\n• August 27: Jeremiah Craig / Cast Iron Cowboys / The Rollin’ Rust\n• September 3: GIAC Jumpers & Southside Panthers / Gunpoets \nFree outdoor performances every Thursday evening. Family-friendly atmosphere in the center of downtown. A wide mix of genres from regional and national acts.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/beginnings-summer-concert-series-in-downtown-ithaca/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:Bernie Milton Pavilion\, 100 N. Tioga Street\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14845
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Downtown Ithaca":MAILTO:Adam@downtownithaca.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T183000
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SUMMARY:King Alcohol Ends Reign: Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:In the early 1900s\, Ithaca\, NY earned some colorful nicknames: “Sodom\,” “Sin City\,” and “Rum Town\, USA.” Long before national Prohibition took hold\, Ithacans were already battling over booze\, morality\, and modernity. \n“King Alcohol Ends Reign” is a 10-block walking tour through downtown Ithaca that traces the city’s spirited (and often surprising) history with Prohibition. Led by trained docents from The History Center\, this 60–70 minute experience takes you to the actual sites of speakeasies\, dry raids\, church protests\, saloons\, and reform rallies—uncovering how Ithaca became one of the first cities in New York State to go dry. \nThrough historic images\, newspaper headlines\, and stories of resistance and reform\, you’ll see the city in a whole new light. Whether you’re a local or just visiting\, you’ll never look at downtown Ithaca the same way again. \nTours are Thursday-Saturday at 5:30 PM  \nWhat: 75 minute walking tour \nWhere: The History Center in Tompkins County\, 110 N Tioga St\, Ithaca NY 14850 \nWho: This tour is designed for ages 16-116 \nWear Comfortable Shoes\, Bring an Umbrella\, Jacket\, and Water Bottle \nWeather – this tour takes place rain or shine! In case of severe weather\, we’ll determine cancellations by 10:30 am the morning-of.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/king-alcohol-ends-reign-ithacas-prohibition-history-walking-tour-2/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:The History Center in Tompkins County\, 110 N Tioga St\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="The History Center in Tompkins County":MAILTO:community@thehistorycenter.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T183000
DTSTAMP:20260615T062735Z
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: Lucky to Have You
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Sarah Jefferis book launch party for Lucky to Have You\, her second full-length poetry collection\, in conversation with Kathryn Henion!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/book-launch-lucky-to-have-you/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T210000
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SUMMARY:One Night With You
DESCRIPTION:Are you lonesome tonight and looking for a hunk o’ love? Well\, Elvis isn’t dead and he’s crooning over dinner at K-HOUSE in the K-Room\, and no that is not a joke about his substance use in the later years. Enjoy a 3-course meal\, while you watch a 2-act show and by golly you might even decide you feel loose and want to sing along to your favorite classic rock songs.\n​\nIf you’ve got a suspicious mind and want the full story\, you’ll just have to come hear it from the King himself.\nCome spend one night with Elvis & friends. The friends are different every month and there are endless songs for Elvis to cover when he works his way through his own song repertoire…
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/one-night-with-you-2/
LOCATION:K-House Karaoke & Arts Hub\, 121 W Martin Luther King Jr St\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="vie cycle":MAILTO:theweddingshowith@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T055155Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Pop-In Permanent Jewelry Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Friday Pop-In Permanent Jewelry Happy Hour ✨ \nJoin us every Friday (all day!) at Fall Creek Atelier for a relaxed\, drop-in experience. Get custom-fit\, clasp-free permanent jewelry designed for effortless\, everyday wear. \nNo appointment needed—just stop by whenever it works for you\, bring a friend\, and make it a moment. Perfect for: \n• Friendship bracelets\n• Couple bracelets\n• Mother–daughter pieces\n• Matching group sets\n• A meaningful treat just for you \nFriday Happy Hour Pricing:\n• 1 bracelet — $60\n• 2 bracelets — $110\n• 3 bracelets — $150 \nAdd charms or birthstones—buy one\, get the other half off (mix & match). Leave with something you’ll never want to take off.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/friday-pop-in-permanent-jewelry-happy-hour/2026-06-26/
LOCATION:Fall Creek Atelier\, 118 West Green street\, Bay 7\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T213000
DTSTAMP:20260609T174033Z
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SUMMARY:Ithaca Pride Comedy Show: LGBTQ Stand-Up at Collegetown Bagels
DESCRIPTION:We’re taking over Collegetown Bagels Downtown to celebrate Pride the only way we know how\, with a room full of people and a microphone. This isn’t just a show; it’s about bringing the Ithaca community together to support the best LGBTQ voices from across the state \nThis is ComedyHOF at its most authentic. We’re turning your favorite bagel spot into a loud\, intimate comedy room where the jokes land three feet from your face. No stage\, no filters\, just the real energy of a live crowd and comedians who have something to say. \nWe’ve got a list of special Pride drinks ready to keep the energy high all night. Seating at CTB is tight and these tickets will go fast. Grab yours for 15–25 and help us pack the house. 18+.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/ithaca-pride-comedy-show-lgbtq-stand-up-at-collegetown-bagels/
LOCATION:Collegetown Bagels- Downtown\, 301 East State Street\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T020248Z
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SUMMARY:We Declare: A Storytelling Project for Our Times
DESCRIPTION:What:  	We Declare – A Storytelling Project for Our Times\nWhen: 	June 27\, 2026 – Performances at 1:00 and 4:00 p.m.\nWhere: 	Kitchen Theatre Company\, 417 W. State Street\, Ithaca NY\nTickets: 	FREE event (sliding scale offered) but tickets are required  		kitchentheatre.org/wedeclare \nWe Declare is a storytelling project for these times. In the lead-up to July 4\, 2026\, participating local writers have created short pieces in response to brief phrases taken directly from the Declaration of Independence. These personal stories are not editorials\, but provide a snapshot into this moment in American history\, a period with uncanny parallels to 1776. \nAt a time when our federal government threatens to silence and censor free speech\, We Declare is an act of rebellion to speak out; when they seek to divide us\, we stand together; when they spread hate\, we listen to one another with love and respect. The stories amplify compelling voices with the goal of building greater community through increased understanding and empathy.   \n2026 marks two anniversaries:  the 250th of the Declaration of Independence\, and the 20th of Ellen Schmidt’s Ithaca-based Writing Room community. From across the US and 15 countries\, more than 100  people have participated in Ellen Schmidt’s classes.  Some have moved far away\, we’ve seen each other through illnesses\, births\, deaths and a pandemic. We’ve learned the power of expressing ourselves and listening deeply to one another through the gift of writing. Now we invite you to share in this powerful experience. \nWe Declare writers are giving two performances on June 27 at the Kitchen Theatre Company in Ithaca\, at 1 pm and 4 pm. Tickets are free on a sliding scale\, but registration is required: kitchentheatre.org/wedeclare \nPhoto: “Liberty through Mist and Haze” by Terry Plater \nThis program is made possible in part with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant program from the New York State Council on the Arts\, with the support of\nthe office of the Governor and NYS Legislature\, administered by the Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/we-declare-a-storytelling-project-for-our-times/2026-06-27/1/
LOCATION:Kitchen Theatre Company\, 417 W State Street\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T140000
DTSTAMP:20260623T184058Z
CREATED:20260623T184057Z
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SUMMARY:Peter Fuerst Live at K-House  Karaoke and Arts Hub
DESCRIPTION:Peter Fuerst\, a Singer/Guitarist/ Songwriter from Binghamton\, NY\, will be performing free at the K-House Arts Hub on Sunday\, June 28th. He mixes up his own compositions with some of your favorite tunes\, adding his own twist to many of them. There will be a brunch available for purchase at the Venue during that time.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/peter-fuerst-live-at-k-house-karaoke-and-arts-hub/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T203559Z
CREATED:20260617T203559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T203559Z
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SUMMARY:Echo: Writing Workshop with nicole v. basta
DESCRIPTION:These generative writing workshops led by poet laureate nicole v. basta will invite students to engage with the texts of other poets/writers as a starting point\, a place to echo outward from into their own work. Multi-step prompts and questions will guide us. This class is for any writer\, creator\, thinker\, dreamer\, human looking for insight into their creativity that doesn’t come from straightforward thinking. We will begin from ancient and modern work\, poetry and prose. Participants will be encouraged to keep their pen moving and will be invited into intentional space that allows for creative\, generative\, radical play on the page in a low stakes\, supportive way.  Texts by Rainer Maria Rilke\, Ariana Reines\, Lucille Clifton\, Sappho\, Frank Stanford\, bell hooks\, Carl Phillips\, Mahmoud Darwish etc. \n6/28 workshop is sponsored by Poets & Writers. 7/25 workshop is a part of the Spring Writes Literary Festival sponsored by Community Arts Partnership.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/echo-writing-workshop-with-nicole-v-basta/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T210000
DTSTAMP:20260309T142404Z
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SUMMARY:Abolition of White Democracy Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Description written by host\, Ashley Cake:  I’ve been threatening to do a community read of Abolition of White Democracy for some years now\, and the time is finally nigh. Georgia at Ithaca Writing Studio is gonna host\, and I’m asking $30 for six meetups\, $20 for the Writing Studio and $10 for me. I’m capping it at 10 participants for space and “let’s take it easy” reasons and I’m asking for folks who are local\, can commit to reading the book and coming to all 6 Monday evening meetings\, and ideally are living that white democracy life. What do i mean? You check a majority of these boxes: \n– you are a person of pallor (and not defensive or penitential about it) \n– You have a liberal arts education with at least a BA \n– You have a vehicle (maybe two\, lease ok) \n– You own your home (maybe two\, with mortgage ok) \n– you have investment accounts (IRA\, 401k\, mutual funds\, CDs\, etc) \n– you have life insurance  \n– you are registered to vote as either a Democrat or a Republican \n– You serve(d) on boards and/or commissions (foundations\, PTAs\, not for profits\, city/county/state appointments\, etc. mutual aid doesn’t count) \n– Relatively high earning (80k – 200k/year) \n– Manager or C-suite for most of your career \n– Broadly familiar with North Atlantic political and social histories and thinkers of race & class (especially W.E.B. Dubois\, Karl Marx\, Michel Foucault\, James Baldwin\, Thomas Jefferson\, Alexis de Tocqueville\, Malcolm X\, et. al.) \nI won’t turn away anyone who wants to commit to the reading group (up to ten participants)\, but you will get the most out of this conversation if you’re navigating racial capitalism without too much trouble. I can make a PDF of the book available for free and everyone should read it\, and participants should be able to order copies through our independent bookstores and pay full price. \nI believe white democracy is white people’s problem because we built it with our ambitions and maintain it with our participation. I believe it’s possible for white folks to unravel these genocidal structures\, and there’s no better time than now. \nBio: Ashley Cake was born and raised in Ithaca\, NY and has been a lifelong service worker in the hospitality industry\, most recently owning and operating The Watershed & The Downstairs. She is an award-winning labor and public safety advocate\, serving on the boards of organizations from Ithaca Underground to Alternatives Federal Credit Union. In her academic career\, Ashley has written and taught extensively on Enwhitenment European philosophy — particularly Soren Kierkegaard and Lacanian psychoanalysis — as well as comparative religion — particularly American social justice and liberationist histories. Her current praxis seeks to work the critical junctures of abolition\, emergent strategies of care and transformative justice\, which is to say: Land Back & Reparations.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/abolition-of-white-democracy-reading-group/2026-06-29/
LOCATION:ithaca writing studio\, 1729 Slaterville rd\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Parks
DESCRIPTION:Free\, easy\, accessible\, family-friendly yoga at DeWitt Park
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/yoga-in-the-parks/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Be Bodiful Yoga Therapy":MAILTO:info@bebodiful.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T145941Z
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SUMMARY:Fire & WORKS: Color and Motion Sheila Danko and Ray Foody at State of the Art Gallery Ithaca
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate two of SOAG’s newest members. Sheila Danko uses a variety of media in her work\, relying heavily on oil and cold wax\, but also\, pastel\, ink\, acrylics and gouache. Ray Foody will exhibit abstract line drawings in charcoal and graphite on paper. \nJuly 2 – August 2\, 2026\, with Opening Reception Friday\, July 3\, 2026 from 5 to 8pm.  \nRegular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible in part with funds from the NYS Council on the Arts\, administered by the Community Arts Partnership.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/fireworks-color-and-motion-sheila-danko-and-ray-foody-at-state-of-the-art-gallery-ithaca/
LOCATION:State of the Art Gallery\, 120 W State St #2\, Ithaca\, 14850\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="State of the Art Gallery":MAILTO:gallery@soag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T130000
DTSTAMP:20260623T154030Z
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SUMMARY:FIRST AID / CPR / AED / NARCAN TRAINING FOR DOWNTOWN RETAILERS
DESCRIPTION:Get certified for First Aid / CPR / AED / Narcan at Finger Lakes Fitness Center on Sunday\, July 12 from 9:30 AM to 1 PM. Downtown retailers and their employees only for $95 per person.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/first-aid-cpr-aed-narcan-training-for-downtown-retailers/
LOCATION:Finger Lakes Fitness Center\, 171 E. State St.\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Finger Lakes Fitness Center":MAILTO:info@fingerlakesfitness.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T141638Z
CREATED:20260428T141638Z
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SUMMARY:"The Architecture of the Self": A Summer Somatic Series
DESCRIPTION:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\nTeaching Ithaca Wellness Launches “The Architecture of the Self”: A Summer Somatic Series\nITHACA\, NY — Local educator and wellness coach Alison Rawlins\, founder of Teaching Ithaca Wellness\, LLC\, is proud to announce a new 8-part workshop series\, “The Architecture of the Self\,” running Sunday afternoons from July 19 through September 6.\nAt the heart of this series is the debut of the Concentric Boundaries curriculum—a somatic guide designed to help participants move past intellectualized “rules” and into the felt-sense reality of their personal space. By framing emotional and professional security through architectural metaphors\, Rawlins invites the community to rebuild their internal infrastructure with kindness and clarity.\nA Somatic Sunday Rhythm Each session takes place from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Rawlins’ home studio in Ithaca. The afternoons are structured to facilitate deep transition:\nThe Welcome Circle: Setting the architectural theme.\nThe Snack & Shift: A light nourishment break to move from “thinking” to “sensing.”\nArtistic Exploration: Hands-on creative work to map the internal self.\nClosing: Integrating the blueprint before the week begins.\nThe Summer Schedule:\nJuly 19: Part 1 – The Foundation\nJuly 26: Part 2 – The Threshold\nAugust 2: Part 3 – The Windows (THINK Filter)\nAugust 9: Part 4 – The Observation Deck\nAugust 16: Part 5 – Tapestries & Bivouacs\nAugust 23: Part 6 – Clarity is Kindness\nAugust 30: Part 7 – Conflict as a Gateway\nSeptember 6: Part 8 – The Renovation Blueprint\nLogistics & Materials Participants are encouraged to bring a dedicated journal and a sketchbook specifically for this course to document their somatic evolution. While the workshops are held in a cozy home environment\, Rawlins notes with a wink that her “curious dogs” will be safely contained so the group can focus on the work at hand.\nInvestment:\nFull 8-Week Blueprint: $100 suggested donation (Includes weekly coaching check-ins).\nA La Carte: $10–$35 suggested donation per session.\nAbout Teaching Ithaca Wellness\, LLC: Teaching Ithaca Wellness provides mindfulness-based art curriculum and therapeutic coaching to the Ithaca community\, focusing on empowering individuals through creative expression and boundary work.\nContact: Alison Rawlins Teaching Ithaca Wellness\, LLC teachingithacawellness.com (607) 280-4538\nwww.teachingithacawellness.com
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/the-architecture-of-the-self-a-summer-somatic-series/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:the House of S Corn\, 209 South Corn Street\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="TeachingIthacaWellness.com":MAILTO:alisonrawlins@teachingithacawellness.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T150000
DTSTAMP:20260623T013659Z
CREATED:20260623T013659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T013659Z
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SUMMARY:Echo: Writing Workshop with nicole v. basta
DESCRIPTION:These generative writing workshops led by poet laureate nicole v. basta will invite students to engage with the texts of other poets/writers as a starting point\, a place to echo outward from into their own work. Multi-step prompts and questions will guide us. This class is for any writer\, creator\, thinker\, dreamer\, human looking for insight into their creativity that doesn’t come from straightforward thinking. We will begin from ancient and modern work\, poetry and prose. Participants will be encouraged to keep their pen moving and will be invited into intentional space that allows for creative\, generative\, radical play on the page in a low stakes\, supportive way.  Texts by Rainer Maria Rilke\, Ariana Reines\, Lucille Clifton\, Sappho\, Frank Stanford\, bell hooks\, Carl Phillips\, Mahmoud Darwish etc. \nFor 07/25 session\, please register with CAP here. \n6/28 workshop is sponsored by Poets & Writers. 7/25 workshop is a part of the Spring Writes Literary Festival sponsored by Community Arts Partnership.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/echo-writing-workshop-with-nicole-v-basta-2/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T211500
DTSTAMP:20260622T192743Z
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SUMMARY:Eureka Day
DESCRIPTION:At Eureka Day School in Berkeley\, California\, all decisions are made by consensus\, diversity of opinion is valued\, and vaccinations are a personal matter. But when a mumps outbreak hits the school\, tensions rise\, truth becomes subjective\, and community conversations reach a hilarious fever pitch. Now the board of directors must confront the central question of our time: how do you find consensus when you can’t agree on the facts? A remarkably relevant comedy for our times. Winner of the 2025 Tony Award for Best Revival. \n“Irresistibly hilarious” -The Washington Post \nPerformances\nSaturday\, July 25 at 7:30 pm (preview)\nSunday\, July 26 at 2:30 pm (opening)\nTuesday\, July 28 at 7:30 pm\nWednesday\, July 29 at 7:30 pm\nThursday\, July 30 at 7:30 pm\nFriday\, July 31 at 7:30 pm\nSaturday\, August 1 at 2:30 & 7:30 pm\nSunday\, August 2 at 2:30 pm \nEureka Day contains adult language\, sexual references and adult themes; recommended for ages 13 and up.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/eureka-day/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Hangar Theatre\, 801 Taughannock Blvd.\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hangar Theatre":MAILTO:Boxoffice@hangartheatre.org
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