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The new season starts on January 11th and all 5 monthly Workshops will be hosted in person at Ithaca's premier incubator space, REV: Ithaca Startup Works (314 E. State Street) from 10AM-Noon. Additionally, we're hosting 15 after-school hands-on working sessions, "Get Messy Club," at New Roots School (116 N. Cayuga Street) from 4PM-5:30PM on Wednesdays in between workshops. *Grades 4+
Breaking Foundations (Advised for 17 & under) Master the basics of breaking! Join G-QUAN for a fun, supportive environment where young dancers (recommended ages 17 & under) can develop essential breakdancing skills. Build confidence, connect with other dancers, and enjoy learning the foundational elements of breaking!
Hip Hop Shape (Only for Ages 18+) Get fit and groove in style! Ready to move, groove, and transform? This dynamic hip-hop series is designed for adults looking to stay active, have fun, and elevate their dance game! Led by G-QUAN, this series will help you stay fit while learning cool hip-hop moves!
Join us for an inspiring evening on Wednesday, January 15, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the Historic Clinton House, home to New Roots Charter School. Discover how our innovative programming empowers students to excel academically and personally. This event features interactive displays and presentations where students proudly showcase their 1st-semester achievements, embodying the New Roots spirit of reflection, growth, ... Read More
The Ithaca Community Chorus & Chamber Singers, with full orchestra and soloists and under the direction of Gerald Wolfe, will perform Mozart's "Requiem" at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 402 North Aurora Street, Ithaca. The Chamber Singers will present Jonathan Dove's "In Beauty May I Walk" and "Seek Him That Maketh the Seven ... Read More
On Wednesday January 22nd from 5:30pm to 7:00Pm join Dr. Katrina Blomquist, child clinical psychologist, and Liz Allen, Dean of Students at Elizabeth Ann Clune Montessori School and NAMI Program Committee Chair for a talk on childhood anxiety! We will be discussing the SPACE program for caregivers of anxious children. SPACE stands for Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions and ... Read More
Come inside the Kitchen Theatre Company and warm up from those cold Ithaca winter nights with the hottest show in town! In Undressed: the Musical, YOUR embarrassing story gets turned into an hour-long musical right before your eyes by a cast of veteran performers (including local Ithaca artist Ilan Kaplan) wearing nothing but their underwear. One lucky audience member with ... Read More
Come belt it our for on-stage karaoke with your host Lil'b (Formerly known as Brandon Fortenberry).
Join us and learn the basics of tequila & mezcal: a bit of history on agave spirits, how/where its made, how to taste & enjoy it, and how to find/where to buy some of the best and most traditional brands on the market. Try 3 tequilas and 3 mezcals as Kevin & Corey, the 'Twins' behind Bickering Twins pour some ... Read More
Celebrating the debut LP from Ithaca's favorite emerging progressive funk-fusion trio! Hear Joe, Simon, and Sam lead an evening of original material and surprise covers in the barrel room at Liquid State Brewing Co in Downtown Ithaca. They'll be joined throughout the night by a host of special guests musicians, including Ali Diemecke (La Llorona, Ilium Works) Joe Gibson (The ... Read More
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