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Join us for an art-inspired creative writing workshop at the Johnson Museum of Art! Staff from the Museum’s education department will facilitate close-looking activities with artworks from the permanent collection and special exhibitions. Following these warm ups to hone our observation and descriptive skills, Yessica Martinez will lead the group in a writing process, with time for read-alouds, group discussion ... Read More
Bring a project with you or start one new with our supplies! Show off your most recent creations and make friends. All ages welcome. We will have various art supplies for all types of creatives. Bring your tablet, yarn, collage materials, clay, paints, or anything else. We'll have some art supplies so no need to bring anything if you don't ... Read More
Free community-based yoga for all ages, children and families welcomed! Join our outdoor yoga series for all levels & people in Ithaca parks this summer. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, come move, breathe, and connect with our community. Bring a mat or towel, water, and sunscreen.
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
Many writers have an inner critic who loves to point out everything they’re doing wrong, making it hard to write. This workshop, co-led by creative coach Emily Mure and novelist Nancy Holzner, features exercises to keep your inner critic from blocking your writing. We’ll start by interrogating the critic to find out where that voice originates. Then, we’ll invite another ... Read More
Join the TC Office for the Aging in celebrating our 50th anniversary and the relaunch of our annual Senior Living Expo! The Senior Living Expo will offer the public information on area programs and services to help individuals age in the community- at home, in senior housing, and in other facilities. Vendors from over 20 community agencies will be present ... Read More
Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it. This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca ... Read More
Drop in on figure drawing sessions at CSMA! If you’re an intermediate or advanced-level artist interested in drawing from the nude model, come join our non-instructed, open sketch sessions. Just grab your own supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity in the company of other artists.
Come one, come all to the Circus Culture Summer Tour! Join us for six free, family-friendly shows around downtown Ithaca with acts created by community members, students, and teachers alike. Bring a blanket, a chair, or swing by to watch an act or two! In the case of inclement weather, shows will be held indoors at Circus Culture. Check @circusculture ... Read More
In Undressed: the Musical, YOUR embarrassing story gets turned into an hour-long musical right before your eyes by a cast of veteran performers (including local Ithaca artist Ilan Kaplan) wearing nothing but their underwear. One lucky audience member with the most interesting embarrassing moment gets chosen by audience vote to get up on stage and share their story. Then, the ... Read More
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