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The Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County (CAP) is proud to announce our 18th annual Spring Writes Literary Festival with over 40 literary events: reading s, panels, multi - genre performances, workshops, a Book & Zine Fair, and a Survivor style literary showdown. Thereโs something for everyone! From seasoned authors, to the loving public. Check out the amazing slate of ... Read More
State of the Art proudly presents our 37th Annual Juried Photography Show. This yearโs show accepted photographs from 73 artists from all over New York State. ย The jury reviewed 320 images and selected 74 for the show.ย The exhibit includes landscapes, portraits, abstract, traditional photography, and more. โจThe show will run from May 28 through June 27, 2025. Opening reception Friday, ... Read More
Join the Ithaca Pride Alliance for Pride In the Park on Saturday, June 14. Our signature, full day celebration of community, visibility and joy! Explore local vendors, delicious food, community resources, family-friendly activities and a full day of stage performances (we have two stages this year). The festival spans Dewitt Park and extends along the 300, 200 & 100 blocks ... Read More
Celebrate PRIDE with the Ithaca Pride Alliance and join Drag Story Hour @ Dewitt Park Stage โโฉโงโหเฑจเงหโโฉโงโ
What a better way to start off your Pride Sunday than with some live singing by some local drag artists (right around the corner from the festival) at K-House Karaoke & Arts Hub on State St? Fuel up for the festival day with some delicious food (& drinks!) brought to you by the K-House cafรฉ partner - Farm to Feast ... Read More
Raw Pages is a monthly writing circle where fiction and CNF writers can come together to share their โrawโ writing in an open, nonjudgemental, nurturing environment. The title โRaw Pagesโ comes from the photography world where the artist has the option to shoot โrawโ leaving their work opportunity to be more flexible to future editing. This group has evolved into ... Read More
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
๐๏ธ Tuesday, April 7, 14, 21, 28 | โฐ 3:30โ5 PM ๐ 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY ๐๏ธ Free | ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ All ages ๐จ 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
In conjunction with and supporting Ithaca Pride Alliance โ an evening of music, laughter, and community in celebration of Pride Month. Enjoy wine, cheese, and other delicious refreshments while belting out your favorite show tunes, cheering on local talent, and finding joy and community among friends and allies. Led by local musicians Kristin Zaryski, Mary Malaney, and Mark Lawrence - ... Read More
Join our community-led conversation about climate change, as we discuss Theory of Water: Nishnaabe Maps to the Times Ahead by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson! Climate Literature Book Discussions meets the third Wednesday of the month. Book club attendees get a 10% coupon for (1) purchase!
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