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Embark on a transformative journey with "Shifting Perspectives: A Palette of Transformation," an immersive exhibition by the talented Lauren Reid. This event stands out as a must-visit on your list of things to do, offering a deep dive into the essence of personal growth and change through the medium of oil painting. Lauren's vibrant portraits serve as a beacon of ... Read More
Join us for an evening of creativity, shopping, and celebration at the HAIR COLOR ART VENUE! 🎉 📅 Date: Friday, March 1st, starting at 5PM 🖼️ Explore Unique Artworks: Indulge in a visual feast with pieces from 7 talented artists! @threeoffour.design @thefiberpainter @fiborosbyck @yaaamilkaaa @yenospina @rachelradishart @fernanda.artstudio Find the perfect decor or discover a delightful gift for your loved ones. ... Read More
Kitchen Theatre Company presents Sanctuary City Feb 21 - Mar 3, 2024 Evening performances 7 pm, matinee performances 2 pm by Martyna Majok A gripping search for the American Dream In post-9/11 Newark, NJ, two teenagers who were brought to America as children find solace in each other as they navigate harsh circumstances. When G becomes naturalized, she and B ... Read More
Opus Ithaca School of Music is presenting our 6th Annual "Concert for the Community” on Saturday, March 9th at 4:00PM in the beautiful St. Paul’s sanctuary. Mark your calendars! Opus has assembled an incredible group of professional musicians who will perform Debussy's "Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun," O'Neal's "North" (with our Odyssey Choir), some jazz standards (with Opus ... Read More
On Sunday, March 10th, the Finger Lakes Chamber Ensemble will be joined by Barry Crawford, flute, and I-Fei Chen, piano, to present an exhilarating program featuring Czech composers Antonín Dvořák, Leoš Janáček, and Bohuslav Martinů.
Please join us for a lively hour-and-a-quarter combined reading and workshop when local poet and craft teacher, Barbara Regenspan, author of The Chessmaster’s Daughter, (2022 Cayuga Lake Books) shares her strategies for “Writing Light in Dark Times.” After a brief reading from her new chapbook-in-progress, Barbara will lead a voluntary free-write inspired by poets’ recognition of the emotional tension evoked ... Read More
Destiny La Vibe is a NY-based sultry & soulful New Soul artist with unique vocal textures that range from thrilling saxophone-like high notes with rich middle & low notes that flow like honey. This powerhouse singer makes you feel the depth of her lyrics and melody as she sings with great vocal agility and range. Destiny wrote her lyrics and ... Read More
Poetry lovers of Ithaca, come join us for the launch of Mary Gilliland's new poetry collection, Ember Days. Woolf’s pen runs dry, Tesla holes up, Lincoln emerges in yet another bardo, and the rest of us tunnel through Wednesday’s jammed boulevards, Friday’s cash worthless, Saturday’s prodigal feet. The poems of Ember Days feature soldiers under duress, models transformed to artists, ... Read More
We love small presses and hope you do too! Join us for a reading featuring Finishing Line Press poets Roger Hecht, Wren Tuatha, and Jillian Barnet! Featured Poets: Roger W. Hecht is an Associate Professor of English at SUNY, Oneonta, where he has taught American Literature and Creative Writing since 2004. He is author of a collection of poems, Talking ... Read More
Join us for a reading from Jeanne Mackin's new novel, Picasso's Lovers. The women of Picasso's life are elusive, existing in the shadow of his fame - until, in the 1950's, aspiring journalist Alana Olsen determines to bring one into the light. Unsure of what to expect but bent on uncovering what really lies beneath the canvas, Alana steps into ... Read More
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