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Inspired by her daily walks, Darcy Binns’s paintings on up-cycled cardboard strive to find a balance between abstraction and realism. Painting in an abstract, illustrative style, Cindy Kaufman’s paintings capture the colors, light, and movement seen in nature. The show will run from March 5th through March 29th, 2026. Opening reception Friday, March 6th, 5–8pm.
Gelli plate printing is a form of monoprinting that uses a flexible printing plate to create textures and layers. It is a very spontaneous way of creating one-of-a-kind prints on paper or fabric. We will explore several different ways of using the gelli plate, including using stencils, found objects, and mark-making tools.
ithaca writing studio presents Exquisite Corpse Cut-Up Poetry Workshop with Mack Rovenolt March 14, 4-6pm -Join journalist, poet, and artist Mack Rovenolt for a creative and inspiring Exquisite Corpse and collage workshop. This class blends collaborative writing and visual art to help you express yourself and draw inspiration in community with others. -In this workshop, the group will create a ... Read More
New Roots curious? We'd love to see you at our March 15th Open House! 1- 2:30 PM 💚 Tour our historic building Meet Teachers & staff, and dive into our real-world curriculum 🌟 Special 9th grade info session - learn about our award-winning high school program Details and optional RSVP at newrootsschool.org/open-houses
Community-led conversations about climate change, as we discuss The Unworthy. Climate Literature Book Discussions meets the third Wednesday of the month. Shop with us for 10% off these titles!
Community-led conversations about climate change, as we discuss The Unworthy. Climate Literature Book Discussions meets the third Wednesday of the month. See 2026 titles here. Shop with us for 10% off these titles!
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
We’re excited to share that we are relaunching our March CE program for our professional referral partners, and we would love for you to join us for our second CE of the year! Date: Thursday, March 19th, 2026 Time: 12:00–1:00 PM Location: Zoom Credit: 1 CE credit Cost: Free Our March CE Course is titled: Proactive End-of-Life Care Planning: Starting ... Read More
Step into a day of enchantment during Fairy Fest in Downtown Ithaca, where magic and creativity fill the streets and shops of the Commons. Visitors of all ages are invited to dress as their favorite fairy, elf, woodland creature, or magical character and explore a whimsical celebration throughout Downtown Ithaca. Throughout the day, participating businesses host hands-on activities, crafts, story ... Read More
For lovers of the fae, unicorns and all things magical! Flutter on over to Buffalo Street Books for Down Ithaca's Fairy Fest for all things magical and knowledgeable. 🍄🧚♀️🧚♂️🦄🌷
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