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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.
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. 🍄🧚♀️🧚♂️🦄🌷
Description written by host, Ashley Cake: I've been threatening to do a community read of Abolition of White Democracy for some years now, and the time is finally nigh. Georgia at Ithaca Writing Studio is gonna host, and I'm asking $30 for six meetups, $20 for the Writing Studio and $10 for me. I'm capping it at 10 participants for ... Read More
K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub invites oldies lovers to spend an evening with Elvis. One Night With You is a dinner show featuring the comedy and vocal stylings of The King himself, a three-course meal and guest performances, all in the intimate setting of Room K (formerly The Downstairs). Elvis, who has been touring small-town venues since his supposed death ... Read More
Join us in Tompkins County to chat about the minimum wage and what it means for you! Launch Event: Tompkins County Minimum Wage Discussion The Tompkins County Legislature is exploring the possibility of establishing a countywide minimum wage. To help inform this decision, Cornell ILR School’s Ithaca Co-Lab has been commissioned to organize a series of community convenings that bring ... Read More
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