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Discover the art of painting with gouache, a versatile medium cherished by illustrators and fine artists alike! In this workshop, participants will explore fundamental painting techniques tailored to gouache, beginning with a focused exploration of creating a value study. From there, participants will advance to crafting a larger painting based on a provided reference photo, employing a carefully selected limited ... Read More
Recovering Your Creative Spirit with Brenna Fitzgerald. Are you feeling stuck, uninspired, or unfulfilled? Is something within you longing to be expressed? In this workshop we will explore the feeling of being creatively stuck and how it affects (and is affected by) our inner and outer worlds. Through written reflection, group discussion, mind-body practices, and intuitive collage I will guide ... Read More
Come on down to BSB to chat with this award-winning author and get a signed copy of her books! Carol Van Den Hende is the of the Goodbye, Orchid series which won 20+ literary awards including the American Fiction Award, Pinnacle Achievement Award, IAN for Best First Novel, two Royal Dragonfly’s, and Kops-Fetherling Award. When she’s not penning stories of ... Read More
A fun night of New Orleans piano with some special guests. Music by Dr John, James Booker, Professor Longhair, and Swing music.
In this talk, Philip V. McHarris invites us to critically examine the role of policing within society and explore transformative alternatives. Drawing from his book, "Beyond Policing," McHarris delves into community-based safety models that challenge traditional policing methods and offer sustainable, inclusive approaches to public safety. Through a combination of rigorous research and compelling narratives, the talk will explore how ... Read More
Jamaica Baldwin and Nancy Miller Gomez will read poems from their newest collections followed by a conversation and a Q&A. About the Authors Jamaica (she/her) is a poet and educator originally from Santa Cruz, CA. Her first book, Bone Language, was published by YesYes Books in June 2023. Her work has appeared in Guernica, World Literature Today, The Adroit Journal, ... Read More
The Hupstate Circus Festival returns to Ithaca this Labor Day Weekend! With over 25 events over 4 days, there’s something for everyone – free and ticketed shows, indoor and outdoor performances, family-friendly and late-night offerings, and even chances to try out circus yourself!
This year State of the Art Gallery will again be sponsoring Seeing Ithaca Through the Eyes of Artists. It will take place during the month of August 2024, with gallery members and invited guests exhibiting work on the theme "Seeing Ithaca". In addition, exhibits will be hosted at various galleries and other venues that show art around town. All exhibits ... Read More
Ithaca Farmers Market returns to DeWitt Park on Tuesday afternoons this summer! Come to the shady oasis of DeWitt Park (corners of Cayuga and Buffalo St) on Tuesdays from 11 AM to 2P PM to grab lunch and shop for your weekly groceries including seasonal produce, locally raised meat, dairy, cheese, and other fresh or prepared grocery items. We welcome ... Read More
At Kitchen Theatre Company, get in the spirit of Laughs in Spanish with a lively pre-show celebration! You'll enjoy a free screening of classic telenovela episodes, grab a drink from the bar, and immerse yourself in the drama and humor that set the stage for the show.
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