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Venissa Santí is a Cuban-American vocalist and composer whose sound blends jazz, Afro-Cuban traditions, and original songwriting. A Pew Fellow in Folk and Traditional Arts, she has studied in Cuba and released two acclaimed albums, Bienvenida and Big Stuff: Afro-Cuban Holiday (Sunnyside Records), earning praise from Rubén Blades and Danilo Pérez. She is currently developing new music with her trio ... Read More
The Tompkins Chamber is proud to bring you a L.E.A.R.N. seminar, "Buying and Selling Businesses: Financing and business planning considerations", sponsored by M&T Bank. An overview will be presented by M&T Bank, followed by a panel discussion with representatives from: M&T Bank, Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED), Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Klausner Cook, PLLC, and ... Read More
MIX Art Gallery is excited to present our new exhibition – all works are for sale! Two retired schoolteachers, one architect, and a writer have collaborated to bring you the May 2025 show Painting as a Second Act at the MIX Art Gallery in Ithaca, NY. Donna Atwood, Elizabeth Sprout, InShik Lee, and Rachel Dickinson are showing paintings of all ... Read More
WE ARE LA VOZ: RESILIENCE THROUGH ART – OPENING RECEPTION 🗓️ Friday, May 2nd | ⏰ 5–9 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca Join us for the opening of We Are La Voz: Resilience Through Art, a vibrant and powerful group exhibition showcasing the work of Latine artists using textile arts as a form of resistance, storytelling, and ... Read More
Chet Cashman Boxing Programs Present: Spring Fling Boxing Event Date: May 3, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Greater Ithaca Activities Center, Join Us for an Exciting Day of Boxing! – The Chet Cashman Boxing Programs at GIAC are thrilled to announce the Spring Fling boxing event, taking place on May 3, 2025, at 2 PM. This exciting event will feature ... Read More
On May 4, Cornell Media Guild, home to WVBR-FM 93.5 Ithaca's Alternative, is celebrating its 90th anniversary of empowering student-run media and bringing music to Ithaca with the Cornell Media Guild Music Festival. Come down to the Ithaca Commons to enjoy live performances by incredible local bands, meet some of your favorite WVBR DJs, and explore tables from local vendors. ... Read More
Calling all comedians and comedy lovers! In collaboration with the Downstairs and Comedy on the Commons, come on down to a comedy open mic for some laughs AND to participate in research! Fill out surveys throughout the open mic for a chance to win a $25 gift card to the Watershed/the Downstairs. Sign ups start at 6:30 pm, open mic ... Read More
🗓️ Wednesday, May 7th | ⏰ 5–6 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 🥤 Non-alcoholic drinks + cash bar | 👨👩👧👦 All ages welcome Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to a fun-filled Spanish storytime featuring songs, rhymes, stories, and crafts—all in Spanish! This lively and interactive session is a fantastic opportunity for families ... Read More
BOSSA NOVA JAZZ NIGHT 🗓️ Friday, May 9th | ⏰ 7–8:30 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 🎶 Live music • Dancing • Community vibes | 💃 All ages welcome Join us for a soulful evening of Bossa Nova and jazz featuring the talented Florinda Larkin and two others. With roots in Brazilian samba and American jazz, ... Read More
Ruma DANCE CLASS 🗓️ Saturday, May 10th | ⏰ 7–8 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 🕺 No experience needed • Dance in community • All ages welcome Join us for a lively and fun Rumba dance class led by Lizzy Fajardo, a proud Colombian dancer with a passion for building community through movement! No dance experience ... Read More
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