Ithaca Gallery Night – First Friday of Every Month
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.
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.
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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.
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Come celebrate circus! Bring your kids, your grandparents, and your neighbors to Circus Culture's Winter Showcase and cheer on acts devised and performed by our very own students. This is a fundraising event and all proceeds will go towards our scholarship fund. Circus Culture gave out $18,000 in scholarships in 2025! Saturday, December 6th, 2:00pm & 7:00pm at Circus Culture ... Read More
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