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Experience the vibrant world of Hispanic and Latinรฉ 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
SOAGโs October exhibit features photographs by Harry Littell and mixed media work by Jane Dennis. Littellโs series, โParts and Service,โ depicts the stillness and mystery of urban landscapes at twilight, including scenes in Ithaca, Cortland, and Binghamton. Dennisโs sculpture and paintings explore โA Cold War Childhood.โ Space race, rockets, and duck and cover drills; what effect did it have on ... 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.
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. โTo sell out or not to sell outโis that the question?โ FOUR STARS! โAn exhilarating, entertaining rollercoaster ... Read More
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!
Tickets are $20/person. Pre-registration required. Although Ithaca might be better known for its gorges, vibrant community, and colleges, it also holds a macabre past. Find yourself face to face with the most haunted archival items in our collections (original murder masks, and items from unsolved crimes!) and explore the Haunted History of Downtown Ithaca with Heritage Ambassadors Sherri La Torre ... Read More
Drop in for figure drawing sessions at CSMA, generally held on the 2nd and 4th Friday evenings of each month. If youโre 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.
Donโt miss a magical experience as the Latino Civic Association presents "Pedro y la Odisea del Paranรก," a captivating puppet show by acclaimed Argentinian puppeteer Leonor Lipszyc. Hosted in collaboration with The Kitchen Theatre Company, this enchanting performance will take place on October 26 at 2:30 PM and October 27 at 10:30 AM. The show, performed in Spanish, is a ... Read More
Join staff from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Wild Birds Unlimited to discover how to attract birds to your outdoor space. Learn practical tips on bird feeding, including the best foods, feeders, and native plants to support local bird populations. Receive guidance on how to create a safe environment for your feathered visitors. Wild Birds Unlimited will showcase a ... Read More
About the Workshop Series: Yield Everything, Force Nothing is the title of a Jean Valentine poem and hopefully a blessing over this workshop series. In these three classes, we will yield to our intuition, write expansively, and try to forgo the everyday pressures of linear thinking. I will gently guide you through fun, multi-step interactive prompts and we'll engage in ... Read More
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