Queer Cocktails For A Cause
Kick back and enjoy a cocktail on Tuesday, June 10th from 4-10pm. We will direct 100% of your hard work, and our bar proceeds, to the Transgender Law Center, Ithaca Pride Alliance and ACLU.
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.
Are you planning an event yourself and looking for local resources from speaking with expert event planners in Ithaca to borrowing equipment from the Tompkins Festivals Equipment lending program? Downtown Ithaca can help advise and program support to help make your event a success. Click on the link to submit your request.
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Kick back and enjoy a cocktail on Tuesday, June 10th from 4-10pm. We will direct 100% of your hard work, and our bar proceeds, to the Transgender Law Center, Ithaca Pride Alliance and ACLU.
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