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Join Mickey Huff for a conversation on State of the Free Press 2025 with Carolina Cedraschi and Elle Wilcox. About the Book: In their new book, Project Censored highlights the vital stories that corporate media underreported, exposes rampant news abuse, and tracks emerging threats against the press from financial and political powers. Every year, Project Censored publishes its State of ... Read More
Poems by QWERTY, Carolyn Clark's latest book, expands on her passion of composing lyric poems on an antique typewriter. The reading followed by a small workshop wherein anyone who would like to try their hand at spontaneous poem composition can have the opportunity. Bring your own typewriter if you wish, but another one or two will be available. The goal ... Read More
An awesome FREE opportunity (limited spots) to get into the world of Dungeons and Dragons for folks ages 16+! Have you watched so many live plays but never played yourself? Come on down to Riverwood to learn what the excitement is all about! Please sign up at the link provided!
Create a world collaboratively to be used for TTRPGs, your next novel, and more! During this workshop, we will work together to create a world from the ground up, and end up with a little universe of our own at the end. Supplies provided, but feel free to bring whatever creative materials you'd like. We do not want financial barriers ... Read More
Celebrate spring with a fun, self-guided egg hunt throughout Downtown Ithaca! From April 14–20, visitors can search for colorful eggs hidden in shops, restaurants, hotels, and other downtown businesses. Each egg contains small prizes, treats, or raffle tickets. Hold onto any raffle ticket you find — winning ticket numbers will be announced on Monday, April 21 on Downtown Ithaca’s website ... Read More
Presented by WSKG in collaboration with Tompkins County Public Library Join us for a FREE sensory-friendly event featuring the new PBS Kids show "Carl the Collector" at Tompkins County Public Library. Enjoy screenings of this heartwarming series about Carl, an autistic raccoon who solves problems in Fuzzytown. Screenings will have limited group sizes, with sign-ups available at check-in on a ... Read More
Talk with others in our community about climate change, seen through contemporary fiction and non-fiction books. About the Books: The Annual Migration of Clouds - A novella set in post-climate disaster Alberta; a woman infected with a mysterious parasite must choose whether to pursue a rare opportunity far from home or stay and help rebuild her community. The world is ... Read More
Enjoy free outdoor performances on the Commons! April’s Sidewalk Showcase features high-energy juggling from the Cornell Juggling Club and mesmerizing acrobatics by Shekinah Williams Goddess. Presented by Visions Federal Credit Union.
Join J. Robert Lennon for a reading and conversation with Alexandra Kleeman on his new book, Buzz Kill. About the Book: When the shadowy circumstances of a relative's death are brought to light, Jane and Lila are plunged into the recesses of an underground drug operation with links to a burgeoning fascist movement. The Pool sisters have gone into business ... Read More
To celebrate the release of the newly edited "Culinary History of the Finger Lakes," join Buffalo Street Books for an incredible evening with sommelier, Laura Winter Falk, and Hazelnut Kitchen Chef, Matt Hummel!
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