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The State of the Art Gallery is pleased to announce six artists who are participating in the gallery’s “2026 Invitational Show.” Artists Ann Reichlin, Lindsey Glover, Karen Gilman, Dara Engler, Bradley Butler, and Minna Resnick will display paintings, sculpture, and mixed media work.
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
🗓️ Tuesday, April 7, 14, 21, 28 | ⏰ 3:30–5 PM 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 🎟️ Free | 👨👩👧👦 All ages 🎨 This April, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks, live music, dance, storytelling, and hands-on workshops, this welcoming sober space invites all ... Read More
ComedyHOF Open Mic at K-HOUSE A focused room for the craft of comedy. Comedy HOF presents a monthly stand-up open mic in Room K @ K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub, hosted by Ben Mumford-Zisk This is a high-energy night for comedians and audiences who care about timing, material, and the work of stand-up. Each comic gets five minutes in an ... Read More
Please join us for the release of FROM THE DUST by David Swinson, in conversation with Cole Louison David Swinson is a retired police detective from the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC, having been assigned to Major Crimes. He is the author of the critically acclaimed Frank Marr Trilogy, including, The Second Girl,Crime Song, and Trigger, and the standalones ... Read More
GALLERY HOURS | 2-5PM 🗓️ Wednesday, April 8th | ⏰ 5–7 PM 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 🎟️ Free | Bring 3 articles of clothing - all leftover clothing will be donated to Catholic Charities 🎨This April, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks, live ... Read More
GALLERY HOURS | 2-6PM 🗓️ Thursday, April 9th | ⏰ 6–8 PM 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 🎟️ Free | 👤 14+ | Supplies included 🎨This April, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks, live music, dance, storytelling, and hands-on workshops, this welcoming sober space ... Read More
Experience a special evening of live jazz with the Jesse Collins Trio at MIX Art Gallery. Blending improvisation, soulful rhythms, and contemporary jazz influences, this dynamic ensemble transforms the gallery into an intimate, vibrant listening space. Join us for an unforgettable night where art, music, and community come together in downtown Ithaca right on the Commons. Limited seating - get ... Read More
GALLERY HOURS | 2-6PM 🗓️ Friday, April 10th | ⏰ 6–8 PM 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 🎟️ Free | 👤 14+ | Supplies Included 🎨 This April, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks, live music, dance, storytelling, and hands-on workshops, this welcoming sober ... Read More
Join local artist Julian Plum to celebrate the launch of his very first picture book, written by Marilyn Singer. "Whose Tree Is This?" explores an oak tree through poems written from the perspective of thirteen animals big and small—including caterpillars, chickadees, cicadas, screech owls, springtails, blue jays, black bears, crows, and people—that rely on it for food and shelter. Julian ... Read More
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