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Immerse yourself in the vibrant arts and culture of Ithaca, NY, at the 16th Annual Spring Writes Literary Festival! From May 2nd to 18th, downtown Ithaca transforms into a dynamic hub of creativity, bringing together over 110 local writers and artists for a celebration unlike any other. This festival is a cornerstone of Ithaca's cultural offerings, showcasing the depth and ... Read More
For its May exhibition, the State of the Art Gallery presents “Interior / Exterior,” new paintings by Carol Spence and Vincent Joseph. Spence and Joseph explore color, space, and textures through the elements of landscape and figure, both abstract and representational. Work can be seen in person and online at soagithaca.org. May 2-June 2. Opening reception Friday, May 3, 5-8 pm. ... Read More
Ithaca Farmers Market returns to DeWitt Park on Tuesday afternoons this summer! Come 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 ... Read More
Atelyay (aka Erin Deneuville) invites 6-10 year olds to come make art on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30-5:00 in the Atelyay Studio on the Ithaca Commons. In these sessions, Erin will provide children with quality art materials for open-ended exploration and/or self-directed creation. As an experienced artist, educator, and mom Erin will offer prompts when inspiration is stuck, insights when skills ... Read More
To kick off Pride Month, Bar Argos will be having "Queer Cocktails For A Cause" Tuesday, June 4th from 4-10pm. On this day we will donate 100% of bar sales to two queer nonprofit groups: Ithaca Pride Alliance Transgender Law Center Come join us and give to a good cause by indulging in one of our tasty cocktails!
Join NYT bestselling author, Kalynn Bayron and debut anthologist, Rob Costello in conversation with NYT bestselling author Amber Smith about their new YA anthology WE MOSTLY COME OUT AT NIGHT: 15 Queer Tales of Monsters, Angels & Other Creatures. They’ll discuss their mutual love of horror fiction and short stories, and why monsters are such empowering avatars for young queer ... Read More
June 6th opens the 35th Annual Juried Photography Show at the State of the Art Gallery. This year’s show attracted 63 entries from all over New York state. The jury reviewed 210 images and selected 83 for the show. The exhibit includes landscapes, portraits, abstract and traditional photography. June 6-29, 2024. Opening reception Friday, June 7, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday ... Read More
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.
Celebrate Pride Month at your favorite co-op indie bookstore with Queer Salon, our bi-monthly open mic event. Bring your writing and a few friends, and enjoy treats from Oracle Chocolates and Finger Lakes Cider House. $5 suggested donation. Leave donations and sign up to read on our Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queer-salon-pride-edition-tickets-908392946757
With Melissa Tuckey. Bertolt Brecht wrote, “In the dark times, / will there be singing? / Yes, there will be singing. / About the dark times.” In this 2 hour writing workshop, we will read contemporary, multi-cultural poems that successfully navigate the space between personal and political, with prompts for writing.
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