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Alone in a vast wildlife refuge with little direction and no experience, a Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology student found herself responsible for a project of historical importance—to bring the Bald Eagle back from near extinction. In Return to the Sky, Tina Morris, one of the first women to engage in a raptor reintroduction program, shares her remarkable story that is ... Read More
A teach in discussion on gender expression, toxic masculinity, male privilege and more. Exploring queer and cis perspectives. Put on by Queer Anarchy Collective.
Experience our students' hard work and talent at the Ithaca Children and Youth Chorus Spring Concert on Wednesday, May 14th at 6:00 PM in Ford Hall at Ithaca College! Come celebrate a renowned Ithaca youth program and support a great cause – all ticket sales go directly to the youth chorus scholarship fund! Suggested donation is $10 for individuals and ... Read More
VENISSA SANTI 3RIO AFRO-CUBAN MUSIC EVENT 🗓️ Wednesday, May 14th | ⏰ 7–8:30 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 🎤 Live music • Non-alcoholic drinks • Cash bar • All ages welcome Experience the captivating sound of Venissa Santi, a Cuban-American vocalist and composer whose unique blend of jazz, Afro-Cuban traditions, and original songwriting creates an unforgettable ... Read More
The Nocturnal Café (formerly Sacred Root Kava Lounge & Tea Bar) welcomes you to experience our weekly Open Mic Night hosted by a rotating cast of talented local artists. Come on down to share your song or story! Let's cultivate shared creativity! Showcase your talents and enjoy the experience of creative connection with a welcoming and supportive audience at Ithaca's ... Read More
It’s time once again for all of us to enjoy some amazing writers in our region! The Community Arts Partnership’s 17th annual Spring Writes Literary Festival features 40 free literary events featuring over 100 writers. Events are live in downtown Ithaca from May 7-11, on Zoom from May 15-22, AND writing workshops continue through September. (Registration is Required.) The Festival ... Read More
Join Liza Flum for her Ithaca launch of Hover. A reading will be followed by a discussion with poet Benjamin Garcia. About Hover: Poems in this collection focus on queer polyamorous families, considering the ways in which people in radical family structures are both highly visible and erased. From hummingbirds to stars, historical records, and cemetery monuments, Flum searches for ... Read More
ARTIST TALKS & WORKSHOPS NIGHT 🗓️ Thursday, May 15th | ⏰ 6–8 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY Join us for a night of creativity, storytelling, and hands-on learning with two incredible textile artists: 🧵 Sarah Gotowka (Luna Fiber Studio) Sarah is a textile artist and the owner of Luna Fiber Studio. She will share her current ... Read More
ARTIST WORKSHOPS NIGHT 🗓️ Friday, May 16th | ⏰ 6–8 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY Come connect with community and creativity during this special evening of artist talks and interactive workshops featuring two incredible fiber artists: 🧵 Bevi Wallenstein (Bevi) Bevi’s art is inspired by the natural world and explores organic forms through fiber. During this ... Read More
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