Interested in performing at a downtown event? Artist selection is determined by a jury process. If you have been booked in the past, you will still need to submit a sound bite or link to your website along with your application. Music submitted must directly reflect the performance and style you would perform.
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We are kicking off the Beginnings Credit Union Summer Concert Series with a celebration in the heart of Downtown Ithaca. Join us for an afternoon of music, local flavor, and good vibes as we announce this season's lineup.
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
These free, hands-on workshops will help you get set up for the launch of eRide Ithaca. We'll help you download the app and create your account so you're ready to ride when the service launches. Go Ithaca will be at every workshop so residents can sign up to receive discounts on eRide Ithaca rides. Questions? Call or text the IETA ... Read More
Rootstock is the premier youth music festival in the Finger Lakes. It is sponsored and organized by New Roots Charter School and GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance. Rootstock features solo acts, bands, and dance troupes with styles ranging from hiphop to punk to jazz. The event will also feature young entrepreneurs offering their handmade products at the Youth Entrepreneurship ... Read More
In 2008 author Shannon Delany won the first-ever cell phone novel contest in the western world with her greatly abbreviated serial novel 13 to Life. Facing immediate interest from two Big Six publishers and a movie producer, Shannon signed a contract with St. Martin's Press (Macmillan) for a trilogy that quickly expanded into five books, garnered more movie interest, and ... Read More
Step into a night of glamour, rhythm, and unforgettable energy—right in the heart of Ithaca. Destiny La Vibe Presents: The Speakeasy Extravaganza is not just an event—it’s an experience. Slip into your finest Gatsby-inspired attire and prepare to be transported to a dazzling era of style, soul, and celebration. This immersive, cabaret-style evening will feature a full live band, a ... Read More
Step into Sherwood Forest for the legend of Robin Hood like never before! In The Probably Improbable Adventures of Robin Hood, Robin and Marian form an unlikely partnership that shouldn’t work but somehow does, as clever ideas, daring antics, and an occasional sock puppet send the story careening through comic chaos. Expect quick wit, fast-paced fun, and a story that ... Read More
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 ... Read More
🗓️ Tuesday, April 7, 14, 21, 28 | ⏰ 3:30–5 PM 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 🎟️ Free | 👨👩👧👦 All ages 🎨 This April, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks, live music, dance, storytelling, and hands-on workshops, this welcoming sober space invites all ... Read More
Greetings professional partners, Brookdale Senior Living would like to invite you to our next CE Course. Our course topic will be Alzheimer’s Disease: The Latest in Diagnostic Testing The course is free and the CE Credit is obtainable after the completion and duration of the course over Zoom. If you’d like to RSVP or would like more information on the ... Read More
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