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SUMMARY:Seeing Ithaca:  through the eyes of artists
DESCRIPTION:This year State of the Art Gallery Ithaca will again be sponsoring Seeing Ithaca Through the Eyes of Artists. It will take place during the month of August 2024. \nLast year’s event included nine galleries\, each gallery exhibiting art on the broad theme “Seeing Ithaca”. This year we are expanding the scope to include galleries\, artists with studios\, and businesses and other venues that show art. For an updated list of venues\, Click here to head to our website \nArtists will have their studios open August 10\, 12–5. Galleries and other venues will celebrate Gallery Night on August 2\, 5–8.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/seeing-ithaca-through-the-eyes-of-artists/
LOCATION:State of the Art Gallery\, 120 W State St #2\, Ithaca\, 14850\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Ithaca DOWNTOWN Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Ithaca Farmers Market returns to DeWitt Park on Tuesday afternoons this summer! \nCome to the shady oasis of DeWitt Park (corners of Cayuga and Buffalo St) on Tuesdays from 11 AM to 2P PM to grab lunch and shop for your weekly groceries including seasonal produce\, locally raised meat\, dairy\, cheese\, and other fresh or prepared grocery items. We welcome use of SNAP/EBT benefits. You can shop for local art and gifts and enjoy a hot meal during this short summer season that will include live music\, a Tompkins County Public Library story time and other activities. \nThe Ithaca Farmers Market emphasizes a direct connection between producer and consumer and promotes and strengthens local agriculture. Our Market features sustainable practices and a diverse array of farm and artisan products\, as well as prepared foods\, all produced within 30 miles.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/ithaca-downtown-farmers-market-2/2024-08-06/
LOCATION:Dewitt Park\, 102 E Court Street\, Ithaca\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ithaca Farmers Market":MAILTO:info@ithacamarket.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T014935
CREATED:20240722T031056Z
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SUMMARY:Seeing Ithaca Through the Eyes of Artists
DESCRIPTION:This year State of the Art Gallery will again be sponsoring Seeing Ithaca Through the Eyes of Artists. It will take place during the month of August 2024\, with gallery members and invited guests exhibiting work on the theme “Seeing Ithaca”.\nIn addition\, exhibits will be hosted at various galleries and other venues that show art around town. All exhibits will celebrate Gallery Night on August 2\, 5–8. PLUS at least 25 artists will have their studios open on August 10 from 12–5. Check out https://seeingithaca.org/ for more information.\nAugust 1 – September 1\, 2024. Opening reception Friday\, August 2\, 5-8 pm.. \nRegular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible in part with funds from the NYS Council on the Arts\, administered by the Community Arts Partnership. \nImages: \nBarbara Behrmann\nIn Our Backyard\nAcrylic on Wood Panel\n15” x 30″
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/seeing-ithaca-through-the-eyes-of-artists-2/2024-08-08/
LOCATION:State of the Art Gallery\, 120 W State St #2\, Ithaca\, 14850\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="State of the Art Gallery":MAILTO:gallery@soag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T014935
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SUMMARY:Ithaca Artist Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 32nd annual Ithaca Artist Market\, a juried show and sale of fine and functional art. This highly anticipated event features local and regional artists\, community arts groups\, and an array of food\, wine\, craft beer\, and cider vendors. Enjoy live jazz throughout the day from the East Hill Jazz Band\, with 10-minute performances by local musicians and theatre at the dock. \nSet in the beautiful\, open-air Ithaca Farmer’s Market on the Cayuga Lake inlet\, the Artist Market offers a unique opportunity to meet over 75 talented artists and explore a diverse range of art forms. Discover stunning paintings\, photographs\, ceramics\, altered books\, art jewelry\, wearable fiber art\, blown glass\, collage\, etchings\, relief printing\, handmade books\, wood-turned functional items\, mixed media\, papercut art\, illustrations\, sculpture\, and more. \nVisitors can also engage with poets and local arts groups representing theatre\, cinema\, museums\, and more. The event is a fantastic way to experience Ithaca’s vibrant arts scene\, with plenty of activities and attractions to enjoy\, including a boat tour by Discover Cayuga Lake (to be confirmed) and assistance from the Visitor Center for any questions about the area.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/ithaca-artist-market-2/
LOCATION:Ithaca Farmers Market\, Steamboat Landing 545 3rd St\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T014935
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SUMMARY:Ithaca Artist Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 32nd annual Ithaca Artist Market\, a juried show and sale of fine and functional art. This highly anticipated event features local and regional artists\, community arts groups\, and an array of food\, wine\, craft beer\, and cider vendors. Enjoy live jazz throughout the day from the East Hill Jazz Band\, with 10-minute performances by local musicians and theatre at the dock. \nSet in the beautiful\, open-air Ithaca Farmer’s Market on the Cayuga Lake inlet\, the Artist Market offers a unique opportunity to meet over 75 talented artists and explore a diverse range of art forms. Discover stunning paintings\, photographs\, ceramics\, altered books\, art jewelry\, wearable fiber art\, blown glass\, collage\, etchings\, relief printing\, handmade books\, wood-turned functional items\, mixed media\, papercut art\, illustrations\, sculpture\, and more. \nVisitors can also engage with poets and local arts groups representing theatre\, cinema\, museums\, and more. The event is a fantastic way to experience Ithaca’s vibrant arts scene\, with plenty of activities and attractions to enjoy\, including a boat tour by Discover Cayuga Lake (to be confirmed) and assistance from the Visitor Center for any questions about the area. \nDon’t miss this incredible celebration of art\, community\, and culture! Rain or shine\, the Ithaca Artist Market is a must-attend event for art lovers and enthusiasts. \nFor more information\, visit our website: ArtsPartner.org
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/ithaca-artist-market/
LOCATION:Ithaca Farmers Market\, Steamboat Landing 545 3rd St\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T014935
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SUMMARY:Game Night with Buffalo Street Books
DESCRIPTION:Swing on by for a chill game night. We have a wide variety of board games you can choose from to help you decompress after the week. \n$5 suggested donation.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/game-night-with-buffalo-street-books/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T153000
DTSTAMP:20260415T014935
CREATED:20240718T155012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T155012Z
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SUMMARY:Write Something New Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Flex your creative muscles at this generative writing workshop as you try out a whole bunch of story prompts to spark your imagination! Prompts are invaluable when you feel stuck or you just want to write something fresh. There will be opportunity to share your writing with the group if you so choose. \nAbout the instructor: Naomi Daniluk received her Master in Screenwriting from the National Film Institute of Ireland. Her short story\, Light Junkie\, was recently published by Ink Alchemy Books in Beware the Light: An Anthology of Dark Fiction. The story\, along with other writing samples\, can be found on her website www.naomidaniluk.com.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/write-something-new-workshop/
LOCATION:Community School of Music and Arts\, 330 East State Street\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community School of Music &amp%3B Arts":MAILTO:info@csma-ithaca.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T014935
CREATED:20240815T161932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T161932Z
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SUMMARY:Handwork's Summer Seconds Sale
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out on Handwork Co-op’s Summer Seconds Sale! Save on handmade art and decor with discounts ranging from 10% to 75% off. Sale includes artist’s seconds and overstock: Locally made pottery\, fiber arts\, jewelry\, woodwork\, glass\, wall art\, and so much more. \nWhat’s on Sale:\n☀️ Artist’s Seconds that are slightly imperfect\, still full of charm\, and totally unique\, beautiful items.\n☀️ Overstock items that are priced to sell. Including work from our local artists\, from New York State artists and beyond.\n📧 Our seconds sale is in-store only but we offer more than one way to shop: E-mail our staff at HandworkOnlineShop@gmail.com to request photos of our shelves and shop the sale from afar.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/handworks-summer-seconds-sale/
LOCATION:Handwork\, 102 West State Street\, Ithaca\, N\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Handwork":MAILTO:HandworkMPC@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T014935
CREATED:20240730T004817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T004817Z
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SUMMARY:Reading Widely Book Club: Quicksand
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly book club led by community members and local literati. This month we’ll be reading Quicksand\, by Nella Larsen. \nNella Larsen (1891-1964) is one of the most well-known names in the Harlem Renaissance canon\, though much of her personal history remains elusive. The author of two novels\, Quicksand and Passing\, and several short stories\, she received a Guggenheim fellowship in 1930 and later worked as a nurse. Larsen died in New York City in 1964. \nBook club books are 10% off when purchased instore and online. \nAbout the Book \nBorn to a white Danish mother and a Black American father\, Helga Crane has long struggled to carve a path for herself amid the racial segregation of the early twentieth century. As a teacher at an all-Black boarding school in the South\, Helga quickly becomes unsettled by the way the school measures excellence based on proximity to whiteness. Journeying to Chicago\, Harlem\, and Copenhagen\, she attempts to thrive free from the constraints of category–mother or wife\, promiscuous or chaste\, white or Black\, American or Danish. But these categories\, though slippery and unstable\, are constantly reinforced. \nHelga finally settles into a life that feels secure yet completely at odds with her previous ambitions–married to a preacher in the Deep South\, hoping to find peace under the wings of the Church. Landing back where she started\, in social and existential oblivion\, Helga forces us to consider: In a society marred by injustice\, is it even possible to find a true\, authentic self? With intriguing parallels to Larsen’s own life\, Quicksand is an engrossing page-turner that is as relevant now as ever before.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/reading-widely-book-club-quicksand/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T014935
CREATED:20240604T181156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T181156Z
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SUMMARY:How to Make A Zine
DESCRIPTION:Learn to make a zine with local artist Yen Ospina! You will have the opportunity to dive into artsy collage or drawing while learning how a simple zine is created. You do not have to have knowledge on how to create art to learn this simple expression of self! Paper\, glue\, scissors\, magazines\, markets and crayons will be available for you to explore different topics. All topics will be spoken about in the workshop\, there will be samples of work that Yen will bring to share with everyone.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/how-to-make-a-zine/
LOCATION:CAP ArtSpace\, 110 N Tioga st\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T014935
CREATED:20240812T143737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T143737Z
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SUMMARY:Ithaca Artist Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 32nd annual Ithaca Artist Market\, a juried show and sale of fine and functional art. This highly anticipated event features local and regional artists\, community arts groups\, and an array of food\, wine\, craft beer\, and cider vendors. Enjoy live jazz throughout the day from the East Hill Jazz Band\, with 10-minute performances by local musicians and theatre at the dock. \nSet in the beautiful\, open-air Ithaca Farmer’s Market on the Cayuga Lake inlet\, the Artist Market offers a unique opportunity to meet over 75 talented artists and explore a diverse range of art forms. Discover stunning paintings\, photographs\, ceramics\, altered books\, art jewelry\, wearable fiber art\, blown glass\, collage\, etchings\, relief printing\, handmade books\, wood-turned functional items\, mixed media\, papercut art\, illustrations\, sculpture\, and more. \nVisitors can also engage with poets and local arts groups representing theatre\, cinema\, museums\, and more. The event is a fantastic way to experience Ithaca’s vibrant arts scene\, with plenty of activities and attractions to enjoy\, including a boat tour by Discover Cayuga Lake (to be confirmed) and assistance from the Visitor Center for any questions about the area. \nDon’t miss this incredible celebration of art\, community\, and culture! Rain or shine\, the Ithaca Artist Market is a must-attend event for art lovers and enthusiasts. \nFor more information\, visit our website: ArtsPartner.org
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/ithaca-artist-market-3/
LOCATION:Ithaca Farmers Market\, Steamboat Landing 545 3rd St\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.downtownithaca.com/wp-content/uploads/1-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T014935
CREATED:20240805T133745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T135523Z
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SUMMARY:Getting Started with Gouache Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover the art of painting with gouache\, a versatile medium cherished by illustrators and fine artists alike! In this workshop\, participants will explore fundamental painting techniques tailored to gouache\, beginning with a focused exploration of creating a value study. From there\, participants will advance to crafting a larger painting based on a provided reference photo\, employing a carefully selected limited palette on toned paper to enhance learning outcomes. \nAll necessary materials will be provided\, ensuring participants have everything they need to explore and create with gouache. Participants are welcome to bring their own brushes\, preferably watercolor or acrylic brushes\, to customize their painting experience.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/getting-started-with-gouache-workshop/
LOCATION:Community School of Music and Arts\, 330 East State Street\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community School of Music &amp%3B Arts":MAILTO:info@csma-ithaca.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T014935
CREATED:20240604T181227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T181227Z
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SUMMARY:Recovering Your Creative Spirit
DESCRIPTION:Recovering Your Creative Spirit with Brenna Fitzgerald. Are you feeling stuck\, uninspired\, or unfulfilled? Is something within you longing to be expressed? In this workshop we will explore the feeling of being creatively stuck and how it affects (and is affected by) our inner and outer worlds. Through written reflection\, group discussion\, mind-body practices\, and intuitive collage I will guide participants into a deeper understanding of their own creative blocks. We will examine how fluctuating states of writer’s block and creative flow are normal and learn strategies for finding balance through these changes. Together we will create a safe and supportive container for each person to begin the process of shifting from stuck to unstuck. My intention is to facilitate awareness of and curiosity around your needs and desires and to share tools and practices to help you sustain a fulfilling creative flow well beyond the workshop.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/recovering-your-creative-spirit/
LOCATION:CAP ArtSpace\, 110 N Tioga st\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T014935
CREATED:20240730T004747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T004747Z
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SUMMARY:Book Signing with Carol Van Den Hende
DESCRIPTION:Come on down to BSB to chat with this award-winning author and get a signed copy of her books! \nCarol Van Den Hende is the of the Goodbye\, Orchid series which won 20+ literary awards including the American Fiction Award\, Pinnacle Achievement Award\, IAN for Best First Novel\, two Royal Dragonfly’s\, and Kops-Fetherling Award. When she’s not penning stories of resilience and hope\, Carol applies her MBA to global marketing and digital strategy (in chocolate\, sweet!).
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/book-signing-with-carol-van-den-hende/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T220000
DTSTAMP:20260415T014935
CREATED:20240816T182453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T182453Z
UID:10004105-1724785200-1724796000@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Fat Tuesday New Orleans piano with Professor Keys
DESCRIPTION:A fun night of New Orleans piano with some special guests. Music by Dr John\, James Booker\, Professor Longhair\, and Swing music.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/fat-tuesday-new-orleans-piano-with-professor-keys/
LOCATION:Bike Bar Ithaca\, 314 E State St\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Westphal":MAILTO:profkeyspiano@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T014935
CREATED:20240718T155114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T155114Z
UID:10004043-1724868000-1724875200@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Beyond Policing - Book Talk
DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, Philip V. McHarris invites us to critically examine the role of policing within society and explore transformative alternatives. Drawing from his book\, “Beyond Policing\,” McHarris delves into community-based safety models that challenge traditional policing methods and offer sustainable\, inclusive approaches to public safety. Through a combination of rigorous research and compelling narratives\, the talk will explore how we can foster a society where safety is a collective\, community-driven responsibility. \nPhilip V. McHarris is an assistant professor in the Frederick Douglass Institute and Department of Black Studies at the University of Rochester. He earned his PhD in sociology and African American studies at Yale University. He was named one of the Root 100s Most Influential African Americans in 2020\, and has appeared on MSNBC\, CNN\, and PBS and in the New York Times\, the Washington Post\, the Guardian\, and more. \nSadé Lindsay is a sociologist by training whose research interests lie at the intersection of criminal justice\, punishment\, racial inequality\, and public policy. Professor Lindsay’s work examines racism and the criminalization of deviance\, incarceration\, prison reentry\, collateral consequences of criminal justice contact\, and drug policy and use. Professor Lindsay’s scholarship has been published in outlets such as Criminology and Social Problems and received numerous awards from the American Society of Criminology\, the American Sociological Association\, and the Society for the Study of Social Problems. Professor Lindsay’s work has been funded and supported by the National Science Foundation\, the National Institute of Justice\, and the Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy\, among other organizations. Professor Lindsay received her undergraduate and master’s degrees and her Ph.D. from The Ohio State University.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/beyond-policing-book-talk/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T014935
CREATED:20240718T155053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T155053Z
UID:10004042-1724954400-1724961600@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Jamaica Baldwin and Nancy Miller Gomez in conversation
DESCRIPTION:Jamaica Baldwin and Nancy Miller Gomez will read poems from their newest collections followed by a conversation and a Q&A. \nAbout the Authors \nJamaica (she/her) is a poet and educator originally from Santa Cruz\, CA. Her first book\, Bone Language\, was published by YesYes Books in June 2023. Her work has appeared in Guernica\, World Literature Today\, The Adroit Journal\, Prairie Schooner\, Poetry Northwest\, and The Missouri Review\, among others. Her accolades include a 2023 Pushcart Prize\, a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship\, a RHINO Poetry editor’s prize\, a Glenna Luschei Prairie Schooner Award\, as well as the San Miguel de Allende Writer’s Conference Contest Poetry Award. Her writing has been supported by Aspen Words\, Storyknife\, Hedgebrook\, Furious Flower\, and the Jack Straw Writers program. Jamaica has a PhD from the University of Nebraska -Lincoln in English with a focus on poetry and Women’s and Gender Studies and she is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Writing at Ithaca College in New York. \nNancy Miller Gomez’s is the author of Inconsolable Objects (YesYes Books) and the chapbook\, Punishment (Rattle chapbook series)\, a collection of poems and essays about her experience teaching in prisons and jails. Her work has appeared in Best American Poetry\, Best New Poets\, Prairie Schooner\, The Adroit Journal\, TriQuarterly\, New Ohio Review\, Shenandoah\, River Styx\, Waxwing\, Plume\, The Rumpus\, Rattle\, Massachusetts Review\, American Life in Poetry\, Verse Daily\, and elsewhere. She received a special mention in the 2023 Pushcart Prize Anthology. She co-founded with Ellen Bass an organization that provides writing workshops to incarcerated women and men and has taught poetry in Salinas Valley State Prison\, the Santa Cruz County Jails\, and Juvenile Hall. She lives with her family in Santa Cruz\, California. More at: nancymillergomez.com.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/jamaica-baldwin-and-nancy-miller-gomez-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240903
DTSTAMP:20260415T014935
CREATED:20240816T155212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T155212Z
UID:10004104-1724976000-1725321599@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Hupstate Circus Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Hupstate Circus Festival returns to Ithaca this Labor Day Weekend! With over 25 events over 4 days\, there’s something for everyone – free and ticketed shows\, indoor and outdoor performances\, family-friendly and late-night offerings\, and even chances to try out circus yourself!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/hupstate-circus-festival-2/
LOCATION:Circus Culture\, 116 W Green St\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hupstate Circus":MAILTO:natasha@hupstatecircus.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T014935
CREATED:20240830T183253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T183253Z
UID:10004113-1725472800-1725480000@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Telenovela Night
DESCRIPTION:At Kitchen Theatre Company\, get in the spirit of Laughs in Spanish with a lively pre-show celebration! You’ll enjoy a free screening of classic telenovela episodes\, grab a drink from the bar\, and immerse yourself in the drama and humor that set the stage for the show.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/telenovela-night/
LOCATION:Kitchen Theatre Company\, 417 W State Street\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kitchen Theatre Company":MAILTO:info@kitchentheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T014936
CREATED:20240812T141420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T142149Z
UID:10004081-1725537600-1725555600@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Variations
DESCRIPTION:In Variations\, artists Patricia Brown and Patricia Hunsinger celebrate subtle and broad differences in light\, color and texture in painting and printmaking. \nSeptember 5-29. Opening reception Friday\, September 6\, 5-8 pm. \nRegular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible in part with funds from the NYS Council on the Arts\, administered by the Community Arts Partnership. \nImage: \nPatricia Brown\nUntitled\, 24_04_17\nAcrylic on Wood panel\n18” x 18”
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/variations/2024-09-05/
LOCATION:State of the Art Gallery\, 120 W State St #2\, Ithaca\, 14850\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="State of the Art Gallery":MAILTO:gallery@soag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T014936
CREATED:20240815T172351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T172622Z
UID:10004100-1725555600-1725562800@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:"On Strike Against God" with Alec Pollak
DESCRIPTION:Join preeminent Joanna Russ scholar Alec Pollak in celebrating the publication of a new critical edition of ON STRIKE AGAINST GOD\, out now from Feminist Press. Pollak will be joined in conversation by Jeffry Iovannone to discuss Russ’s legacy and delve into her experience in republishing this “curious and powerful revolutionary work.” (—Alison Bechdel) \nALEC POLLAK is a writer\, academic\, and organizer. She is the winner of the 2023 Hazel Rowley Prize and the 2018 Ursula Le Guin Feminist Science Fiction Fellowship for her work on a biography of Joanna Russ. Her writing appears in the LA Review of Books\, the Yale Review\, and various academic publications. She is a PhD candidate in the Department of Literatures in English at Cornell University. \nJOANNA RUSS (1937–2011) was a Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author of feminist science fiction\, fantasy\, and literary criticism. Born in New York City\, Russ graduated from Cornell University in 1957 and held teaching appointments in English and creative writing across the country until settling at the University of Washington in 1977. A historic\, groundbreaking writer of feminist science fiction\, she is best known for her novel The Female Man and now for her darkly funny survey of literary sexism\, How to Suppress Women’s Writing.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/on-strike-against-god-with-alec-pollak/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T014936
CREATED:20240905T135833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T135833Z
UID:10004117-1725642000-1725652800@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:MIX Art Gallery presents Elizabeth McMahon's "The Moon Tipped Her Hat" Opening Sept. 6th\, 5-8pm
DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth McMahon\, “shape maker\,” is an artist whose love of color and happenstance has inspired her work from painting to songwriting\, puppetry to collage. She uses a collage process to build her large assemblages and smaller compositions with painted paper cut-outs\, colored tape\, and yarn. \nMcMahon studied Fashion at Parsons School of Design and Painting at Syracuse University. While raising a family\, she shifted her focus to puppetry and songwriting\, winning a Parent Choice Award for her recording\, Waltzing with Fireflies in 1994. Recent work has returned to the visual format\, showing with the Var Gallery\, Milwaukee 2020\, 64Arts\, Illinois 2021\, and a virtual solo exhibition facilitated by Roaring Artist Gallery 2022. \nThis September\, she will take over Mix Art Gallery with her latest work\, The Moon Tipped Her Hat\, OPENING on September 6th from 5-8 pm\, and running through September 28th.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/mix-art-gallery-presents-elizabeth-mcmahons-the-moon-tipped-her-hat-opening-sept-6th-5-8pm/
LOCATION:MIX Art Gallery\, 156 E. State Street\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="MIX Art Gallery":MAILTO:contact@mixartgallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T014936
CREATED:20260201T160037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T063342Z
UID:10000021-1725642000-1725652800@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Ithaca Gallery Night - First Friday of Every Month
DESCRIPTION:ITHACA GALLERY NIGHT \nFRIDAY\, FEBRUARY 6\, 2026\n5:00–8:00 PM\nDOWNTOWN ITHACA \nIthaca Gallery Night is a walkable evening of art openings and cultural experiences throughout Downtown Ithaca. On the first Friday\, galleries\, studios\, and creative spaces open their doors for the public to explore exhibitions\, meet artists\, and experience the city’s arts community in one cohesive night. \nThis event is part of First Friday Ithaca Gallery Night openings.\nPlease visit www.ithacagallerynight.com\nto see all participating locations and current event details. \nFollow along and share your experience using:\n#ithacagallerynight1 #downtownithaca #visitithaca \nFacebook Event Link
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/gallery-night-ithaca-first-friday-of-every-month/2024-09-06/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T014936
CREATED:20240815T172312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T172312Z
UID:10004099-1725645600-1725652800@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:"The World She Edited" - Amy Reading in Conversation with Emily Hopkins
DESCRIPTION:About the Event: Join author Amy Reading and former New Yorker staffer Emily Hopkins to discuss Katharine Sergeant White and the literary world she curated in her 36-year editorship of The New Yorker. White was the invisible hand behind an impressive cohort of writers and was especially sympathetic to women writers just getting their start. The discussion will include how the book world looks different when read over her shoulder\, her long\, productive marriage to E.B. White\, what happens when an editor decides to become a writer\, and other tales from a rich literary life. \nAbout the Author: Amy Reading is the author of The World She Edited: Katharine S. White Edits The New Yorker and The Mark Inside: A Perfect Swindle\, a Cunning Revenge\, and a Small History of the Big Con. Her recent book has been supported by fellowships from the National Endowment of the Humanities and the New York Public Library\, among others. She is the president of the Executive Board of Buffalo Street Books\, on which she has served since 2018.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/the-world-she-edited-amy-reading-in-conversation-with-emily-hopkins/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T014936
CREATED:20240904T205234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T205234Z
UID:10004121-1725717600-1725721200@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Reading: The Odar Trilogy with Denice Karamardian
DESCRIPTION:Denice’s persistence in research and her skill in turning family mythos and historical documents into gripping narratives is awe-inspiring. Now\, not only are her family histories saved for her own descendants\, but they are also are available to the public as a unique example of local history storytelling. \nYou can find more info here: https://www.thehistorycenter.net/event-5854457?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=9/4/2024 \nJoin Denice at the History Center on Sept. 7\, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.\, for a reading of her books.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/reading-the-odar-trilogy-with-denice-karamardian/
LOCATION:The Tompkins Center for History & Culture\, 110 N Tioga st\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
ORGANIZER;CN="The History Center in Tompkins County":MAILTO:community@thehistorycenter.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T014936
CREATED:20240815T172645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T172645Z
UID:10004101-1725721200-1725728400@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:"And Some Other Third Thing" - Discussion with Authors Ivy Stevens and Tessa Permar
DESCRIPTION:About the Event: Authors Ivy Stevens and Tessa Permar will be in-store to read selections from their book\, and some other third thing\, as well as discuss their creative practice and the philosophy of their group. \nAbout the Book: These three authors met at the National Theater Institute in 2013. They started a writing group at the beginning of Covid as a way to cope/stay engaged/be creative/etc. They generated prompts from conversations\, books of writing prompts\, writing prompt generator websites\, or whatever was inspiring them that week. “Like a lot of folks\, we all started many projects in 2020\, but this is one of the few we all actually kept up with. We never focused on having any kind of final product. Even this book is not the culmination of all our work; it came out of wanting to celebrate what we’d done so far.”
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/and-some-other-third-thing-discussion-with-authors-ivy-stevens-and-tessa-permar/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T014936
CREATED:20240815T172715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T173434Z
UID:10004102-1725800400-1725807600@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Forensics for Writers: Writing Workshop with Mary Jumbelic
DESCRIPTION:Mystery and True Crime enthusiasts – join us for this exciting workshop with expert forensic pathologist\, Mary Jumbelic! Mary will share her experiences along with the ins and outs of language\, characters\, and writing to provide authenticity to your work! \nAbout the Author: Mary Jumbelic\, M.D. is an author from Central New York\, and former chief medical examiner of Onondaga County. A board-certified forensic pathologist\, Mary has performed thousands of autopsies during her 25-year career. She has received awards for her work from the National Transportation Safety Board and the New York State Senate\, and has been recognized as a trailblazer by the National Organization of Women. As an expert witness\, she has appeared on numerous national broadcasts\, most recently Dateline and 48 hours.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/forensics-for-writers-writing-workshop-with-mary-jumbelic/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T204500
DTSTAMP:20260415T014936
CREATED:20240903T151849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T151849Z
UID:10004118-1725908400-1725914700@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Join VOICES Multicultural Chorus to "Sing of Celebration"
DESCRIPTION:VOICES is gearing up for our fall semester with a fun mix of pieces for our theme “Songs of Celebration.” We would love to have you join us. We are a non-audition group of singers based in Ithaca\, NY interested in learning\, sharing\, and singing songs from diverse choral traditions. All singers are welcome from beginners to pros. You may participate in the first three sessions without obligation. We meet Monday nights 7:00-8:45 pm on the second floor of the Annex of the First Unitarian Society of Ithaca\, 208 E. Buffalo Street starting September 9. Our closing concert is scheduled for early December. Please register so we can be sure to have music and seating for all: https://acithaca.org/groups/voices/join/ Walkins are welcome also. Come sing with us!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/join-voices-multicultural-chorus-to-sing-of-celebration/2024-09-09/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Society of Ithaca\, 306 N. Aurora St.\, Ithaca\, 13077
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="VOICES Multicultural Chorus":MAILTO:mduttweiler@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T014936
CREATED:20240820T173756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T173756Z
UID:10004107-1726052400-1727006400@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:LCA & Kitchen Theatre Company Presents "Laughs in Spanish"
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to brighten up your September with “Laughs in Spanish\,” a delightful production at the Kitchen Theatre Company from September 11-22! Laughs in Spanish is a fast-paced\, cafecíto-induced comedy about art and success – and mothers and daughters.. As a special gesture\, the Kitchen Theatre Company will donate 10% of ticket sales to the LCA. Use the code “LCALAUGHS” when purchasing tickets online or mention your community membership to ensure your contribution is counted. For tickets and more information\, visit LCATOMPKINS.ORG. Don’t miss this chance to laugh\, support\, and make a difference! Times vary.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/lca-kitchen-theatre-company-presents-laughs-in-spanish/
LOCATION:Kitchen Theatre Company\, 417 W State Street\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Latino Civic Assocation of Tompkins County":MAILTO:OSPINAYEN@GMAIL.COM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T014936
CREATED:20240815T173515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T173515Z
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SUMMARY:Climate-Fiction Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:About the Event: Join us in exploring exceptional works of climate fiction! We’ll use a different book each month as a jumping-off point for talking about our collective climate future. If you can’t read each month’s book cover-to-cover\, that’s okay–but the more you read\, the more meaningful the conversation. Led by aspiring climate writer Wendy Skinner\, with guest poets and writers. Free and open to all. Order your books from BSB for a 10 percent discount. \nAbout the Book: Willa Marks has spent her whole life choosing hope. She chooses hope over her parents’ paranoid conspiracy theories\, over her dead-end job\, over the rising ocean levels. And when she meets Sylvia Gill\, renowned Harvard professor\, she feels she’s found the justification of that hope. Sylvia is the woman-in-black: the only person smart and sharp enough to compel the world to action. But when Sylvia betrays her\, Willa fears she has lost hope forever. And then she finds a book in Sylvia’s library: a guide to fighting climate change called Living the Solution. Inspired by its message and with nothing to lose\, Willa flies to the island of Eleutheria in the Bahamas to join the author and his group of ecowarriors at Camp Hope. Upon arrival\, things are not what she expected. The group’s leader\, author Roy Adams\, is missing\, and the compound’s public launch is delayed. With time running out\, Willa will stop at nothing to realize Camp Hope’s mission—but at what cost?
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/climate-fiction-discussion-group/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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