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A Celebration of Archie Ammons's 100th Birthday I'm envisioning a gathering of friends, students, and admirers of the poet A. R. Ammons on the occasion of his 100th birthday (Feb. 18). Attendees will be encouraged to bring their favorite Ammons poems to share. Poems inspired by or addressed to Ammons will also be welcome, along with reminiscences and reflections. If ... Read More
Community-led conversations about climate change, as we discuss "Climate Leviathan: A Political Theory of Our Planetary Future and Psalm for the Wild Built." Climate Literature Book Discussions meets the fourth Wednesday of the month. See 2026 titles here. Shop with us for 10% off these titles!
Join So What? Studio + Creative Reuse of Ithaca at Cafe Dewitt for an art social! Come by yourself or with a friend to imagine, play, tap into that inner child, and see what happens when you give yourself permission to just have fun being creative in the presence of others. All materials will be provided. Zero experience encouraged!
Join us for an in-depth conversation with journalist, author and Zen practitioner Lee Carlson and his new book A Single Excellent Night at Buffalo Street Books!
Drop in for a figure drawing session at CSMA, generally held on the 2nd and 4th Friday evenings of each month! 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.
Fibers Ithaca is celebrating its Reimagined Reopening with a special event at Dewitt Mall. Stop by on Saturday, February 28 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM to explore the refreshed shop and discover a curated collection of local artisan designs. Fibers Ithaca is reopening with a slightly smaller footprint while continuing to offer the thoughtfully selected goods the community knows ... Read More
Join us for the 3rd Annual Ithaca Experimental Film Festival (ITHEX). ITHEX provides a platform for bold, unconventional films. From documentaries and animation to non-traditional narratives, we showcase work that pushes creative boundaries. Our mission is to create a space where filmmakers can screen their films, share ideas, and connect with a community that values diversity, experimentation, and DIY filmmaking. ... Read More
Opus Ithaca School of Music is presenting their 8th Annual Concert for the Community, “The Circle of Friendship,” on Sunday, March 1 at 4:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. An incredible ensemble of professional musicians will perform Grieg’s Holberg Suite, Schubert’s Trout Quintet, Charlie Parker’s Bird With Strings, and more. The concert will feature the ... Read More
join us at Riverwood gifts for a night of fun and board games! Celebrating our LGBTQ community Riverwood is a safe and inclusive place to come hang out and play! Pizza provided by SAL's pizzeria
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
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