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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
Playgoers can experience Shakespeare’s brilliant blend of horror, magic and tyranny, MACBETH (March 15–17 and 21–24) at downtown Ithaca’s Community School of Music and Arts when Theatre Incognita returns to live, in-person theatre. Ross Haarstad, Incognita’s Artistic Director, stages an intimate, multi-media production in CSMA’s recently refurbished Hamblin Hall. With the assistance of Costume Designer Elizabeth Kitney, he is setting ... Read More
Come sing your little heart out, this Friday night March 29th, 8-10pm
Celebrate spring with BSB board member Susan Eschbach for a read aloud and pop-up poetry event on April 5th.
On this Ithaca Gallery Night, April 5th, from 5-8PM, MIX Art Gallery is pleased to present our new exhibition, "LUXE" by Ivy Stevens-Gupta. Explore the opulent and dynamic realm of Ivy's artistry as she masterfully intertwines painting and sculpture to create captivating new pieces. Join us for an insightful journey into Ivy's innovative approach with a night of conversation, art, ... Read More
Join us for another rendition of our bi-monthly queer open mic night! Bring a few friends and your poetry, prose, stand up, grocery lists, little random writings from your notes app, or any other piece of writing!
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