Karaoke at the Brewery!
2024-09-13 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Liquid State Brewery, 620 W. Green St., Ithaca
Hey Superstars! Come sing your heart out with us!

Paper Quilling Workshop at Handwork, Ithaca’s Artisan Co-op
2024-09-14 12:00 - 16:00 | Handwork, 102 West State Street, Ithaca, N, 14850, United States
Ever heard of the art of quilling? Join us at Handwork to learn this craft with a hands-on workshop! Local artist Caroline Spellman will guide you through the steps of making your own quilled paper gift tag by shaping and curling paper strips into a three-dimensional design. Quilling gained popularity in the 18th century among ladies of leisure, who created intricate designs for decorative purposes. Handwork is located at 102 West MLK Jr street in downtown Ithaca. 607-273-9400

Ithaca Oktoberfest Celebration 2024
2024-09-14 14:00 - 19:00 | Liquid State Brewery, 620 W. Green St., Ithaca
Our 7th Annual Oktoberfest is happening Saturday, September 14th from 2 – 7 PM.

LCA Presents Folkloric Danza Performance @ Kitchen Theatre Company
2024-09-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Kitchen Theatre Company, 417 W State Street, Ithaca, 14850
Join us on Monday, September 16, for an unforgettable evening as the Latino Civic Association proudly presents a Folkloric Danza Performance at the Kitchen Theatre Company! Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with us at 6pm for a special meet-and-greet with the LCA, followed by a vibrant and captivating performance at 7pm. This free event promises to be a celebration of culture and community, but spots are limited—reserve yours today at LCATOMPKINS.ORG.

Reproductive Rights Film Festival
2024-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Cinemapolis, 120 W Green St, Ithaca, 14850
New York state’s only Reproductive Rights Film Festival will be held September 19 through 22, at Cinemapolis, 120 E. Green Street, Ithaca NY. In direct response to the end of the rights and security of Roe v. Wade and the upcoming election, End Abortion Stigma (EAS), together with Grandmothers For Reproductive Rights (GRR!) and other sponsors are bringing together a selection of films and virtual programs that highlight the need to advance rights and access to abortion, in the United States and beyond. The festival is free and open to the public.
This year’s film festival is expanded to include five films and three virtual panels. Virtual panels will take place during the week of September 9. The film schedule is Thursday, September 19, 7 p.m.; Friday, September 20, 7 p.m.; Saturday September 21, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sunday September 22, 3 p.m.
For more information: www.ReproductiveRightsFilmFest.com

Cartooning for Kids Workshop
2024-09-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Community School of Music and Arts, 330 East State Street, Ithaca
If you love monsters, manga, and art, this is the class for you! Create your own eye-catching comics with stories that will surprise. Drawing on elements of art history, mythical creature design, and cartoonism, this workshop will help kids tell their own unique stories!

"Bite: An Incisive History of Teeth from Hagfish to Humans" with Bill Schutt and Patricia Wynne
2024-09-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Join author Bill Schutt in conversation with artist Patricia J. Wynne as they discuss Schutt’s newest release “Bite: An Incisive History of Teeth, from Hagfish to Humans.
About the Author: Bill Schutt is a vertebrate zoologist and author of six nonfiction and fiction books, including Pump: A Natural History of the Heart and the New York Times Editor’s Choice, Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural History. Recently retired from his post as professor of biology at LIU Post, he is a research associate at the American Museum of Natural History, where he has studied bats all over the world. His research has been featured in Natural History magazine as well as in the New York Times, Newsday, the Economist, and Discover.

"Bite: An Incisive History of Teeth, from Hagfish to Humans" with Bill Schutt
2024-09-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Join author Bill Schutt in conversation with artist Patricia J. Wynne as they discuss Schutt’s newest release “Bite: An Incisive History of Teeth, from Hagfish to Humans.”

Pre-Show Talk: Laughs in Spanish
2024-09-20 18:30 - 19:00 | Kitchen Theatre Company, 417 W State Street, Ithaca, 14850
Get ready for Laughs in Spanish with a fun pre-show party at Kitchen Theatre Company! You’ll watch classic telenovela episodes, sip a drink from the bar, and dive into the vibrant style of the show.

Belly Dancing Workshop
2024-09-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Community School of Music and Arts, 330 East State Street, Ithaca
Try this mixed-level workshop that explores the various styling, movements, and music of belly dance as it is danced in Turkey, Egypt, Lebanon, Greece and other countries of the Middle East and North Africa! The workshop begins with warm-up and stretching exercises to Middle Eastern music using the basic movements, then adding the next level of movements. Students will practice combinations and transitions of movements.

Jazz Piano Basics Workshop
2024-09-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Community School of Music and Arts, 330 East State Street, Ithaca
Try our Jazz Piano Basics in this one-hour workshop! Learn about the basics of jazz piano playing through a fun and collaborative group environment. This one-time workshop will give students a taste of the Jazz Piano Basics Class offered at CSMA this fall. The ability to read music will be beneficial for this class.

Coltivare Community Wine Course
2024-09-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Coltivare, 235 S. Cayuga St., Ithaca, NY, 14850
This course has been designed for members of our extended community who want to learn more about wine in a way that fits into your schedule and your budget. Each week, we will dive deep into a different internationally-recognized grape varietal, learning about its classic characteristics, place of origin, as well as other regions throughout the world in which it thrives. As you taste the different wines from quality producers, you will learn how to identify the structural and aromatic elements of the wine and how they are expressed within each of the presented regions. Learning materials will include a list of classic producers for each varietal and region.
After each class, you will have the option to join Laura in the Coltivare restaurant for small plates paired with the regional examples of the featured varietal explored in the class.
Thursday will become your favorite day of the week as you expand your wine knowledge and enjoy exquisite world cuisine with regional expression! Sign up for one or sign up for them all, the classes you choose are up to you!
Price: $60-$70 per person (depending on the featured varietal)
Minimum number of students: 8 / Maximum: 20.
Thursday evenings from 5pm – 7pm in the Coltivare Amphitheater
Sept 26 – Chardonnay (Burgundy – Sonoma Coast – Margaret River – Finger Lakes) – $68
Oct 3 – Pinot Noir (Burgundy – Willamette – New Zealand – Finger Lakes ) – $70
Oct 10 – Sauvignon Blanc (Loire Valley – New Zealand – California – Finger Lakes)- $60
Oct 17 – Cabernet Sauvignon (Left Bank Bordeaux –Napa – Chile – Finger Lakes) – $62
Oct 24 – Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc (Loire Valley – South Africa – Finger Lakes) – $65
Oct 31 – no class
Nov 7 – Merlot (Right Bank Bordeaux – California – Washington State – Finger Lakes) – $68
Nov 14 – Riesling (Mosel – Alsace – Clare Valley – Kamptal – Finger Lakes) – $60
Nov 21 – Gamay and Malbec (Beaujolais – Finger Lakes – Cohors – Mendoza) – $62
Nov 28 — no class
Dec 5– Gewurztraminer (Pfalz – Alsace – Alto-Adige – Finger Lakes)- $60
Dec 12 – Blaufrankisch/Lemberger (Burgenland – Württemberg – Finger Lakes) -$62

The Downtown Ithaca Alliance presents the 42nd annual Apple Harvest Festival
2024-09-27 12:00 - 2024-09-29 18:00 | Downtown Ithaca, United States
Join us for a celebration of fall at the Apple Harvest Festival! Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Downtown Ithaca as you explore local vendors offering delicious apple treats, handmade crafts, and unique gifts. Enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, and the crisp autumn air while savoring everything apple—from fresh cider to sweet and savory apple-inspired dishes. It’s the perfect way to welcome the season with friends and family!

Figure Drawing Fridays at CSMA
2024-09-27 18:00 - 20:30 | Community School of Music and Arts, 330 East State Street, Ithaca
Drop in for figure drawing sessions at CSMA, generally held on the 2nd and 4th Friday evenings of each month. If you’re an intermediate or advanced-level artist interested in drawing from the nude model, come join our non-instructed, open sketch sessions. Just grab your own supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity in the company of other artists.

Hip Hope Dance & Culture Workshop
2024-10-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Community School of Music and Arts, 330 East State Street, Ithaca
Join us at CSMA for a one-day dance workshop! Experience a unique blend of Hip Hop History, Dance, Music, and Culture, providing a comprehensive learning experience beyond the basics and what is portrayed in mainstream media.

Figure Drawing Workshop
2024-10-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Community School of Music and Arts, 330 East State Street, Ithaca
Join us for a one-time introductory figure drawing workshop! In this workshop, we will use a variety of art materials, techniques, and artistic approaches. Students will learn basic techniques of drawing the human form, including anatomy, observation of the human form and fundamental exercises in gesture, contour, outline, and tonal modeling. Basic drawing knowledge is strongly suggested for this workshop.

Harry Littell and Jane Dennis
2024-10-03 12:00 - 17:00 | State of the Art Gallery, 120 W State St #2, Ithaca, 14850, United Kingdom
SOAG’s October exhibit features photographs by Harry Littell and mixed media work by Jane Dennis. Littell’s series, “Parts and Service,” depicts the stillness and mystery of urban landscapes at twilight, including scenes in Ithaca, Cortland, and Binghamton. Dennis’s sculpture and paintings explore “A Cold War Childhood.” Space race, rockets, and duck and cover drills; what effect did it have on us?
October 3-27. Opening reception Friday, October 4, 5-8 pm.
Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible in part with funds from the NYS Council on the Arts, administered by the Community Arts Partnership.
Image:
Lift Off by Jane Dennis

Coltivare Community Wine Course: Pinot Noir
2024-10-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Coltivare Wine Amphitheater Ithaca, NY 14850, 235 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, 14850
Pinot Noir: The “Heartbreak Grape” featuring regions: Burgundy, Central Coast, Margaret River, Finger Lakes
This course has been designed for members of our extended community who want to learn more about wine in a way that fits into your schedule and your budget. Each week, we will dive deep into a different internationally-recognized grape varietal, learning about its classic characteristics, place of origin, as well as other regions throughout the world in which it thrives. As you taste the different wines from quality producers, you will learn how to identify the structural and aromatic elements of the wine and how they are expressed within each of the presented regions. Learning materials will include a list of classic producers for each varietal and region.
After each class, you will have the option to join Laura in the Coltivare restaurant for small plates paired with the regional examples of the featured varietal explored in the class.
Thursday will become your favorite day of the week as you expand your wine knowledge and enjoy exquisite world cuisine with regional expression! Sign up for one or sign up for them all, the classes you choose are up to you!
Price: $70
Minimum number of students: 8 / Maximum: 20.
Thursday evenings from 5pm – 7pm in the Coltivare Amphitheater
If you are planning to attend one or more of the classes this fall, please reserve all the classes you plan on attending . No payment is due at the time of booking. Your card will be charge two weeks before the class date. Reserving ahead helps plan for class size and wine needs. Classes that book below the minimum will likely be cancelled, so if there is one you really want to attend we suggest booking as early as possible.

Case 84: Adopted in the U.S.A
2024-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Liquid State Brewery, 620 W. Green St., Ithaca
Case 84: Adopted in the U.S.A, is an immersive journey through Edward’s experience growing up in Philadelphia as a transracial adoptee and touches on the influence of American media on identity, complex family dynamics, and ultimately what it means to be an American. There are silly, introspective, and also painful moments in the show, including Edward’s trip back to Seoul, Korea to learn more about his birth family. Edward’s delivery gives room for viewers to laugh while also reflecting on the universal themes of identity, belonging, and family. As Edward’s journey unfolds, viewers have the opportunity to learn alongside him, gaining insights into the challenges faced by adoptees and the power of self-discovery.
Edward is a two-time Emmy nominated Senior Writer/Producer for Cable Entertainment Brand Creative at NBCUniversal. He is also a Co-Founder of The Asian Comedy Fest. The largest, longest running Asian led comedy fest in the country.
For more information:
https://linktr.ee/epopski
instagram.com/epopski

LCA Presents "Showcasing Talent of Hispanic & Latine Artists in The Fingerlakes" Group Exhibit
2024-10-04 17:00 - 2024-11-26 20:00 | Community School of Music and Arts, 330 East State Street, Ithaca
Experience the vibrant world of Hispanic and Latiné art at our exciting group exhibition running from October 2 to November 26! Curated by Yen Ospina and Loreto Molina, this showcase promises a captivating array of artwork. Join us for the opening receptions on October 4 and November 1, from 5 to 8 PM, where you can meet the artists, explore unique pieces, and support the Latino Civic Association. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the artists. For more details and to plan your visit, go to LCATOMPKINS.ORG.

Latino Civic Association & Yen Ospina Presents 3RD Annual Heritage Fiesta
2024-10-05 11:00 - 18:00 | Press Bay Alley, 118 West Green Street, Ithaca, NY, United States
Get ready for a vibrant celebration at the 3rd Annual Heritage Fiesta, taking place in the Press Bay Parking Lot on October 5, with a rain date of October 6! Founded and organized by Yen Ospina, this lively event runs from 11 AM to 6 PM and promises a rich a showcase of culture & tradition for everyone to enjoy. Explore a diverse array of artisans, captivating performers, and delectable food vendors. It’s a day for the entire community to come together, celebrate, and experience the beauty of heritage. Don’t miss out—learn more and get involved at LCATOMPKINS.ORG.

"Rooms: The Works and Life of JJ Manford" with Gordon Sander and JJ Manford
2024-10-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
About the Event: Author and biographer Gordon Sander will be in store to talk with artist, and subject of his book Rooms, JJ Manford.
About the Book: When Gordon Sander ’72, BA ’73, began an artist residency at Risley Residential College in 2002, he was returning to familiar ground. The author, photographer, and journalist had come back to the Hill twice before to work on books and had a history of hiring Risleyites as assistants. But this time would be different. Not only would Sander end up doubling his planned one-year stay, he’d also meet a fine arts major who’d go on to become a lifelong friend and collaborator.
That student was Jonathan “JJ” Manford ’06—the subject of Sander’s ninth book, titled Rooms, to be published by a small Latvian art press in January 2024. “Back at Cornell I envisioned writing a book about JJ at some point,” admits Sander, whose byline has appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and numerous other publications. “The idea was like one of those bubbles at the bottom of a glass of soda.” Now a painter whose work has been mentioned in the New Yorker, Manford was named by the popular online art marketplace Artsy as one of its most sought-after “emerging” artists in 2022.

Comedy, Puppets, and Fantastical Tales
2024-10-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Kitchen Theatre Company, 417 W State Street, Ithaca, 14850
Ithaca City of Asylum presents “Comedy, Puppets, and Fantastical Tales,” a family friendly evening of stories, free of charge, at 6 p.m., Oct. 7, Kitchen Theatre Company, 417 W. State Street, Ithaca NY. Performed by Arthur Groys, ICOA artist in residence and an Artist Protection Fund Fellow.

Climate-Fiction Discussion Group
2024-10-09 15:00 - 16:30 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
About the Event: Join us in exploring exceptional works of climate fiction! We’ll use a different book each month as a jumping-off point for talking about our collective climate future. If you can’t read each month’s book cover-to-cover, that’s okay–but the more you read, the more meaningful the conversation. Led by aspiring climate writer Wendy Skinner, with guest poets and writers. Free and open to all.
Order your books from BSB for a 10 percent discount.
About the Book: When global climate change and economic crises lead to social chaos in the early 2020s, California becomes full of dangers, from pervasive water shortage to masses of vagabonds who will do anything to live to see another day. Fifteen-year-old Lauren Olamina lives inside a gated community with her preacher father, family, and neighbors, sheltered from the surrounding anarchy. In a society where any vulnerability is a risk, she suffers from hyperempathy, a debilitating sensitivity to others’ emotions. Precocious and clear-eyed, Lauren must make her voice heard in order to protect her loved ones from the imminent disasters her small community stubbornly ignores. But what begins as a fight for survival soon leads to something much more: the birth of a new faith . . . and a startling vision of human destiny.

Present Conversations II - Group BIPOC Exhibition NOV 6 Artists Talks
2024-10-09 17:30 - 20:00 | Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County, 110 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca
Join us for the opening of Present Conversations II, a dynamic group exhibition showcasing the works of BIPOC artists, curated by Yen Ospina through Orozco Gallery Ithaca. The exhibition is up November 1st – November 27th, at CAP ArtSpace, located in The History Center at 110 N Tioga St, right in the heart of the Ithaca Commons.
Throughout the month of November, we invite you to engage deeper with these artists during our artist talks located at CAP Artspace (100 N TIOGA ST, ITHACA NY. Located in The History Center in the middle of the commons.) These will be held on
Wednesday, November 6th
5:30PM – AL TEJERA
6:00PM – REDI PALMER
6:30PM – JADA HAYES
7:00PM – EMILY DE LIMA
Wednesday, November 13th
5:30PM – RICHARD COLON
6:00PM – LAMBS WING
6:30PM – ZACH SCOTTON
7:00PM – GESELLE DOMINIGUEZ
Thursday, November 14th
5:30PM – DANIEL RIVERA
6:00PM – SARAH LOPEZ
6:30PM – YEN OSPINA
7:00PM – MARIKA CHEW
Wednesday, November 20th
5:30PM – SHIYI LI
6:00PM – ANNIE SHENG
6:30PM – PYUS CHAN
Each talk is an opportunity to learn more about the inspirations behind the artwork, with interactive icebreaker questions fostering a connection between the artists and the audience.
A few of the participating artists will have prints available for sale during their talks, offering you a chance to take a piece of the exhibition home with you. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a supporter of BIPOC voices, or simply curious, this exhibition and the accompanying talks promise to be enriching and inspiring experiences.
To learn more go to @orozcogalleryithaca for updates!
For any questions, please reach out to Yen Ospina at ospinayen@gmail.com.
Made possible in full by Community Arts Partnership Grants & Yen Ospina

Oktoberfest Fundraiser at Ithaca Market
2024-10-10 17:00 - 19:30 | Ithaca Farmers Market, Steamboat Landing 545 3rd St, Ithaca, NY, 14850
Friends of the Ithaca Farmers Market (IFM) invites the community to join them for a lively Oktoberfest-themed harvest celebration! This special fundraising event will take place on October 10th from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Ithaca Farmers Market, located at Steamboat Landing, 545 Third St, Ithaca, NY.
Oktoberfest at IFM promises an evening of beer, food, music, and community spirit—all for a great cause.
The event will feature:
Delicious Oktoberfest-themed food samplers from IFM market vendors
A 12oz glass of beer served in a collectible souvenir cup
Live music from the Cast Iron Cowboys
A Silent Auction, with proceeds supporting the Friends of IFM
Tickets for this memorable evening are available for $25 in advance and $30 at the door and your purchase helps unlock state grant funds to bolster the IFM capital campaign for the parking lot improvement project. Children 12 and under are free.

Fundrasing for Creatives
2024-10-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County, 110 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca
This workshop by artist Anna Warfield offers an overview of the various ways in which artists can generate income and delves deeply into the topic of crowdfunding. She will cover what makes a successful crowdfunding campaign and offer insight into the strengths and weaknesses of various crowdfunding platforms. Come with an open mind, and a readiness to think creatively about fundraising for your own creative practice.
Anna Warfield is a visual artist based in Binghamton, New York. Warfield is experienced in crowdfunding through her work as an executive team member with LUMA Projection Arts Festival in Binghamton, New York and her own donor sponsored creative endeavors. Warfield has contributed as a guest speaker with NYFA, Cornell University, Binghamton University, and SUNY Oneonta. She has worked on projects with and for a number of artists and institutions including; Na Chainkua Reindorf (Venice Biennale, Ghana Pavillon, 2022), Carrie Mae Weems (The Shape of Things, Park Avenue Armory, 2021), and LUMA Projection Arts Festival (Production Director, 2020 – 2022; Consultant, 2023; Small Works Curator, 2024).

Haunted History Tour
2024-10-11 18:00 - 19:00
Tickets are $20/person. Pre-registration required.
Although Ithaca might be better known for its gorges, vibrant community, and colleges, it also holds a macabre past. Find yourself face to face with the most haunted archival items in our collections (original murder masks, and items from unsolved crimes!) and explore the Haunted History of Downtown Ithaca with Heritage Ambassadors Sherri La Torre and Ben Sandberg. Dive into true stories of murder, jealousy, and insanity drawn directly from our archival collections. This program is for ages 16 to 116.
The tour will take about 1 hour and 15 minutes of walking in Downtown Ithaca.
Explore more of our Haunted October events at The History Center at thehistorycenter.net/haunted-history
All tours will begin in the atrium of the Tompkins Center for History & Culture on the Ithaca Commons.

"The Skeleton Flute" Book Signing and Reading
2024-10-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
About the Event: Join us for a very fun (and spooky) reading with author Damara Allen!
About the Book:
The legend of the Pied Piper meets Sal and Gabi Break the Universe with a touch of Coraline in this spooky and suspenseful middle grade adventure about a boy whose wish goes horribly wrong and his fight to reunite with his real family.
Sam Windsor’s parents and younger siblings, Grayson and Addie, are his whole world, so when his parents announce they’re separating, Sam is devastated. He’d do anything to make his parents change their minds and keep the family together. When a stranger offers a flute made of bone that supposedly grants the player’s wish, Sam doesn’t really believe it will work but figures he has nothing to lose. Surprisingly, the wish on the skeleton flute comes true. The next day, his parents are happily in love, with no plans for his dad to leave. But there’s a major problem: his parents’ relationship isn’t the only thing in his life that has changed, and some of the changes are definitely for the worse. Caught in a world full of unintended consequences and familiar strangers, Sam has limited options for returning to his old life—worries, challenges, and all. Can he track down the mysterious man who gave him the flute and undo his wish?
