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Celebrate two of SOAG’s newest members. Sheila Danko uses a variety of media in her work, relying heavily on oil and cold wax, but also, pastel, ink, acrylics and gouache. Ray Foody will exhibit abstract line drawings in charcoal and graphite on paper. July 2 - August 2, 2026, with Opening Reception Friday, July 3, 2026 from 5 to 8pm. ... Read More
July 9–18, 2026 Meet Evan Hansen: a sensitive 17-year-old who has spent his life feeling like he’s on the outside looking in. But when a tragedy upends his community, he is thrust into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy and given the opportunity of a lifetime – the chance to be somebody else. As his carefully constructed web of ... Read More
Free/donation-based, easy, accessible, family-friendly yoga at DeWitt park. No class when it rains or gets above 88F. Bring your own mat/blanket, and water, chair if preferred. Wednesdays July 15-August 5.
Brookdale would like to invite to our Savor the Summer event! Celebrate the summer with us on Thursday, July 16th from 3 PM – 5 PM in our Crossings building. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and live entertainment from one of our favorite local bands, Timeless Tunes! To RSVP, please email junobr@brookdale.com.
Join us for a reading of The Loyalist's Wife by Deirdre Sinnott in conversation with Karen Pavelka! About the book: It’s 1777 in New York’s fertile Mohawk Valley, and tenant farmers Jane and Philip Hopper have very different ideas about the war for independence that has consumed the 13 colonies. To Philip, rebellion against the king is appalling. But Jane, ... 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
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
Join Ithaca Aviation Heritage Foundation for their annual preservation of “Tommy,” a Thomas-Morse S-4 Scout biplane. Visual and hands-on demonstrations allow up close and personal observation of the plane located in the History Center’s Exhibit Hall. This program is for all ages and will include a presentation on the history of Tommy, how it came home to Ithaca, was restored ... Read More
Join us to discuss Nevada by Imogen Binnie! A book club hosted by the Ithaca Trans Center. All book club attendees will receive a 10% coupon for one in-store purchase. Mention the Ithaca Trans Center giftcard, to get your copy for free!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Teaching Ithaca Wellness Launches "The Architecture of the Self": A Summer Somatic Series ITHACA, NY — Local educator and wellness coach Alison Rawlins, founder of Teaching Ithaca Wellness, LLC, is proud to announce a new 8-part workshop series, "The Architecture of the Self," running Sunday afternoons from July 19 through September 6. At the heart of this ... Read More
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