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WHEN: Saturday September 23rd, 2-3pm WHERE: CAP ArtSpace Gallery (First Floor) in the Tompkins Center for History & Culture on the Ithaca Commons - 110 North Tioga St. Ithaca NY 14850. PRESENTERS: Leanora Mims Leanora Mims is a Master Quilt Griot living in Tompkins County. She has created quilts for members of her family, members of the Omega Psi Phi ... Read More
About the Event: New York Times Best Selling Author Ally Condie will be at Buffalo Street Books to read from her latest YA novel, The Only Girl in Town. This book takes place in the fictional city of Lithia, which Condie based on Ithaca. There will be time after the event to ask questions, chat with the author, and get ... Read More
The 41st Annual Apple Harvest Festival presented by CFCU returns to Downtown Ithaca this fall, September 29th-October 1st. What better way to kick off New York Cider Week than with three days celebrating apple growers, cider makers, and of course cider donuts in Downtown Ithaca, New York. Festival Times: TBD. Apple Harvest Festival will host plenty of farmstand fresh apples ... Read More
About the Event: Join Jimin Han and her daughter Jinjee Denner at Buffalo Street Books as they talk about family stories, how they made their way into The Apology, and how others can find ways to do the same with their life stories. About the Author: Jimin Han was born in Seoul, South Korea, and grew up in Providence, Rhode ... Read More
About the Event A. Lynn Smith will be at Buffalo Street Books to discuss her book Memory Wars: Settlers and Natives Remember Washington's Sullivan Expedition of 1779. Memory Wars explores how commemorative sites and patriotic fanfare marking the mission of General John Sullivan into Iroquois territory during the Revolutionary War continue to shape historical understandings today. Sullivan’s expedition was ordered ... Read More
Conor's "Spoken Glass" is a premier laser engraving company that specializes in crafting customized laser-engraved and laser-cut products. With a focus on creating unique wedding and event items, they bring a touch of elegance to every occasion. Their offerings range from wedding and event items to personalized glass water bottles, as well as stunning laser-cut wood wall hangings that serve ... Read More
Must-see group exhibit of over 40 diverse artists from the Greater Ithaca Art Trail! Please join us in celebrating this abundance of local talent during First Friday Gallery Night at the CAP ArtSpace. Many of the artists in the show will be there and would love to speak with you about their work! This event kicks off the Trail’s Open ... Read More
Friday, October 06, 2023 , 5:00pm-8:00pm Location: MIX Art Gallery and Event Space 156 E State St (On the Commons) Ithaca, NY Price Free—donations accepted - all artwork is for sale Description: Meet artist, Robert Mirek, Friday, October 6th from 5-8 pm at MIX Art Gallery for the OPENING RECEPTION of an enchanting exhibit of relief wall sculpture and more ... Read More
October 5- October 29. Opening reception Friday October 6, 5-8 pm. The October Show at SOAG is a parallel exhibition of two member artists Christine Chin and Irina Kassabova. Christine Chin is exhibiting work from "Heaven and Hurricanes: Misplaced Species and Severe Storms." Using various media including cyanotype prints, fiber sculpture and animation she documents invasive species in the finger ... Read More
About the Event Join us on this month's First Friday for Goblin Market!!! Get into the spirit of everyone's favorite creepy-crawly season with crafts and treats made by local artists. Vendors include Oracle Chocolates, Graace Paints, Everything Peach Pottery, Beads of Hope, Little Ram Bakery, and many more!!
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