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Join us for an inspiring evening at our Art & Music Celebration during December’s First Friday Gallery Night (12/6)! We’re excited to open our campus doors once again to showcase the incredible talent of our students, staff, and families through a gallery night display of art and music. This celebration is a testament to our community’s shared passion for creativity.
The CAP-a-Palooza Vintage Art Sale is an annual fundraiser of the Community Arts Partnership (CAP), held over 9 days each December. Donation of not-new art is December 2 to 4. The sale starts on Gallery Night, December 6 and runs through the 14th. In a nutshell, we collect donations of not-new art from community members who are downsizing or have ... Read More
Gallery Night Ithaca is a walkable tour of art openings and other special cultural events in and around downtown Ithaca, New York from 5:00-8:00 PM on the first Friday of every month.
As part of KTC's Family Fare programming, WoW Productions and Fitz&Startz Productions present The Sisters Fitz&Startz: Cook with Kids Book and Lyrics by Rachel Lampert Music by Benjamin Costello, John Coyne, Larry Pressgrove Directed by Sarah Plotkin Choreographed by Priscilla Hummel Featuring Joey Steinhagen, Stephen Nunley, Gabriella Galante, Adamantia Hopko, Sana Sarr The Sisters Fitz&Startz School of Music & Dance ... Read More
Walking on Water Productions and Fitz&Startz Productions presents Comfort Food by Rachel Lampert and Larry Pressgrove Directed by Cynthia Henderson and Susannah Berryman Featuring Emily Jackson as Harriet, Achille Van Ricca as Gabriel, and Rachel Lampert as Estelle Three solo shows in three kitchens! Eating, entertaining, engagements, and estrangements propel the three short stories in the delightful and delicious chamber ... Read More
Celebrate the holiday season with Downtown Ithaca’s Winter Holiday Bash! This festive one-day celebration will bring joy and cheer to the Commons with two fantastic events designed for the whole family. Santa’s Arrival | 11 AM - 4 PM Experience the magic of the season as Santa Claus makes his grand arrival! Families can enjoy holiday activities, take photos with ... Read More
The State of the Art Gallery is excited to announce the 2024 Annual December Juried Show, presenting sixty-eight 2-D and 3-D artworks in a wide variety of genres and media. This year 108 artists submitted over 300 pieces, from which the jury members made their choices. $1000 in prizes will be awarded by prize judge Dara Engler, Associate Professor and ... Read More
"Calvin’s Comic Adventures” is a comic-filled program where young minds can bring the popular comics of Calvin and Hobbes to life through engaging activities. Alongside their favorite stuffed animal or imaginary friend, participants can create their own comic-style stories. Inspired by Bill Watterson’s classic tales, young readers will be able to read and step into the world of Calvin and ... Read More
Escape the cold this weekend and decorate cookies with BSB! We'll have shortbread cookies baked by Via's Cookies and hot cocoa from Oracle Chocolates. And, of course, fun sprinkles and frosting to decorate with! $10 ticket includes two cookies to decorate and a cup of hot chocolate.
The CAP-a-Palooza Vintage Art Sale is an annual fundraiser of the Community Arts Partnership (CAP), held over 9 days from December 6th to 14th. On December 2nd to 4th, we collect donations of not-new art from community members who are downsizing or have unused or unloved art that they can part with. The sale starts on Friday, December 6th (gallery ... Read More
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