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Join Wunpini Fatimata Mohammed in conversation with Kemigisa Jackline and Rejoice Abutsa to celebrate the North American launch of Media, Culture, and Decolonization. All are invited to be in conversation with the author as she discusses the subaltern media and cultural histories of Ghana. WUNPINI FATIMATA MOHAMMED is an assistant professor in the Department of Communication at Cornell University. Her ... Read More
Everyone’s favorite spooky craft market is back! Join beloved local artists and makers at the Goblin Market. Plus, we hear Open Book Cafe will have some ghoulish treats! 🦇🧛♂️🖤
This divinatory poetics workshop takes place at an auspicious time astrologically for generating new creative work. We will use candles, personal tarot pulls as ekphrasis, and the astrology of the season to inspire our written explorations. All genres are welcome.
Diya Jale is Cornell University Society for India's biggest music and dance festival of the year, and it is the longest-running Diwali show in North America! This show aims to unite the South Asian community as well as spread awareness about our culture. Our 2025 show featured amazing performances by Cornell South Asian student organizations such as Tarana, Anjali, Raas, ... Read More
Join local author and former Tompkins County Historian, Carol Kammen, for a reading from her book, Smut, which details an 1883 obscenity trial in Ithaca, New York Author Carol Kammen’s involvement in local history goes back 60 years. Her interest and commitment to expanding the scope of local history involved her in a variety of roles, including teaching (Ithaca High ... Read More
Night of Light is NAMI Finger Lakes’ signature fall gala, created to bring people together around something our community needs more of: hope, connection, and honest conversations about mental health. On October 27, guests will gather at Library Place for an evening of desserts, candlelight, community, and auction excitement. The night will include a curated dessert experience, silent and live ... Read More
Welcome back to YAPPY HOUR at The Strand Cafe! Join us every 4th Wednesday from March–October | 4–7PM for drinks, dog-friendly vibes, and pup social time! Bring your furry friends to mix, mingle, and make new besties 🐕 Even better? 50% of proceeds benefit Stay Wild Rescue — every sip supports animals in need. Drinks for you. Social hour for ... Read More
A fan of queer horror? Looking to get into the genre? Join us for a discussion on On Sundays She Picked Flowers, led by queer horror enthusiast, Becca Wucker! In this sinister and surreal Southern Gothic debut, a woman escapes into the uncanny woods of southern Georgia and must contend with ghosts, haints, and most dangerous of all, the truth ... Read More
The Craft Book Club is a reading group that will focus on critical thinking and discussion around the writer’s craft. Where do they write? What methodologies do they use to support their writing process? How is form and language playing a role? If you were teaching this book to a classroom? What pedagogies would you apply to help your students ... Read More
Friday Pop-In Permanent Jewelry Happy Hour ✨ Join 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. No appointment needed—just stop by whenever it works for you, bring a friend, and make it a moment. Perfect for: • Friendship bracelets • Couple bracelets • Mother–daughter ... Read More
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