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Experience the vibrant world of Hispanic and Latiné art at our exciting group exhibition running from October 2 to November 26! Curated by Yen Ospina and Loreto Molina, this showcase promises a captivating array of artwork. Join us for the opening receptions on October 4 and November 1, from 5 to 8 PM, where you can meet the artists, explore ... Read More
Open Studio Weekends! Explore local artist studios during the beautiful fall foliage in Tompkins County! Join us on October 12-13 and October 19-20, from 11 AM to 5 PM, where over 30 artists on the Greater Ithaca Art Trail will open their studios to the public. This free, self-guided tour invites you to embark on an art-filled adventure, discovering unique ... Read More
SOAG’s October exhibit features photographs by Harry Littell and mixed media work by Jane Dennis. Littell’s series, “Parts and Service,” depicts the stillness and mystery of urban landscapes at twilight, including scenes in Ithaca, Cortland, and Binghamton. Dennis’s sculpture and paintings explore “A Cold War Childhood.” Space race, rockets, and duck and cover drills; what effect did it have on ... Read More
About the Event: Across genres, styles, and forms, feminism is alive and well in contemporary literature. Aggeliki Pelekidis's Unlucky Mel (Cornell University Press, 2024) is a humorous and moving feminist campus novel and Aida Zilelian's All the Ways We Lied (Keylight Books, 2024) is a heartfelt family saga focused on four sisters. Please join us for a lively reading and conversation about their stories and publishing ... Read More
Polishing Shakespeare by Brian Dykstra Directed by Margarett Perry Starring Brian Dykstra, Kate Levy & Kate Siahaan-Rigg A dotcom billionaire pays an esteemed American theatre company to translate Shakespeare into English (Wait. What?). A world premiere comedy based on an (unbelievably) true story. ‘To sell out or not to sell out–is that the question?’ FOUR STARS! “An exhilarating, entertaining rollercoaster ... Read More
Celebrate the rich culinary heritage of the African Diaspora and explore the plants of the exhibit, “Seeds of Survival and Celebration: Plants and the Black Experience.” Join us for a conversational dinner to enjoy a traditional West African meal, prepared by Chef Kuukua of Asempe Kitchen, while learning more about the plants used in dishes across the United States, Caribbean, ... 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
oin us for an essential conversation on October 23rd, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, where we’ll address the brain health challenges faced by all first responders—from dispatchers to law enforcement, EMS, fire, ER clinicians, parole, and probation officers, along with their loved ones. Licensed therapist Alev Ates-Barlas and USMC combat veteran and 16-year law enforcement officer Sergeant Blair MacDonald ... Read More
Looking for a ghostly October game night? Embrace the Halloween season and join us in playing a macabre game of Mysterium! We have a wide variety of board games you can choose from to help you decompress. $5 suggested donation.
Halloween in Downtown Ithaca is all about creating a safe and secure trick-or-treating experience for families. On Halloween, local merchants will be giving out candy, creating a fun trail through downtown where kids can enjoy the spirit of the holiday. Come dressed in your best costumes and explore the Commons while collecting treats from participating businesses!
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