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State of the Art proudly presents our 37th Annual Juried Photography Show. This year’s show accepted photographs from 73 artists from all over New York State. The jury reviewed 320 images and selected 74 for the show. The exhibit includes landscapes, portraits, abstract, traditional photography, and more. The show will run from May 28 through June 27, 2025. Opening reception Friday, ... Read More
Friday Pop-In Permanent Jewelry Happy Hour ✨ Join us every Friday (all day!) at Fall Creek Atelier for a relaxed, drop-in experience. Get custom-fit, clasp-free permanent jewelry designed for effortless, everyday wear. No appointment needed—just stop by whenever it works for you, bring a friend, and make it a moment. Perfect for: • Friendship bracelets • Couple bracelets • Mother–daughter ... Read More
In the early 1900s, Ithaca, NY earned some colorful nicknames: “Sodom,” “Sin City,” and “Rum Town, USA.” Long before national Prohibition took hold, Ithacans were already battling over booze, morality, and modernity. “King Alcohol Ends Reign” is a 10-block walking tour through downtown Ithaca that traces the city’s spirited (and often surprising) history with Prohibition. Led by trained docents from ... Read More
In this emotionally charged musical opening the Hangar Theatre's 2026 summer Mainstage season, Alison moves through time to visit her childhood, college years, and early adulthood–unravelling her own coming-of-age and coming-out story while trying to make sense of the twisty, layered relationship she has with her father and their shared hometown. Based on the best-selling graphic memoir by Alison Bechdel, ... Read More
We’re taking over Collegetown Bagels Downtown to celebrate Pride the only way we know how, with a room full of people and a microphone. This isn't just a show; it's about bringing the Ithaca community together to support the best LGBTQ voices from across the state This is ComedyHOF at its most authentic. We’re turning your favorite bagel spot into ... Read More
Head to the Tavern on the Commons for a night of comedy! Ben Mumford-Zisk will be the host with support from The Hilarious Sal, The Irreverent Foxy Goodstone, The Revolutionary Reed Eaglesham, and The Dynamic Delia Blackman. Starts at 9PM on July 25 with an open mic after.
What: We Declare – A Storytelling Project for Our Times When: June 27, 2026 – Performances at 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. Where: Kitchen Theatre Company, 417 W. State Street, Ithaca NY Tickets: FREE event (sliding scale offered) but tickets are required kitchentheatre.org/wedeclare We Declare is a storytelling project for these times. In the lead-up to July 4, 2026, participating local ... Read More
Peter Fuerst, a Singer/Guitarist/ Songwriter from Binghamton, NY, will be performing free at the K-House Arts Hub on Sunday, June 28th. He mixes up his own compositions with some of your favorite tunes, adding his own twist to many of them. There will be a brunch available for purchase at the Venue during that time.
These generative writing workshops led by poet laureate nicole v. basta will invite students to engage with the texts of other poets/writers as a starting point, a place to echo outward from into their own work. Multi-step prompts and questions will guide us. This class is for any writer, creator, thinker, dreamer, human looking for insight into their creativity that ... Read More
Bring your own sketchbook and favorite pens for a So What? Studio sketch meetup! Practice your drawing skills and come create in the company of others! No skills encouraged June 29th, 2026 6:30-8pm The Nocturnal Cafe 103 S Geneva St
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