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Talk with others in our community about climate change, seen through contemporary fiction and non-fiction books. About the Books: The Water Knife, a futuristic thriller by Paolo Bacigalupi about criminality in water distribution in a hot and dry Southwest meets A Thirsty Land by Seamus Mc- Graw, a true account of conflicts over water rights in Texas that pit communities ... Read More
Join certified sommelier Laura Winter Falk as she introduces three Finger Lakes micro-wineries. Learn the stories behind these ultra-craft winemakers who are making stunning small-batch wines. Discover: Little Clover Wines by Erin McMurrough, Entelencheia Wine Cellars by Matt Denci, and Vagabond Wine by Alexandra Bond. Laura will share two wines from each producer. While quantities of these wines are limited, ... Read More
A weekend of creativity, soulful connection and tapping into the deeper layers of your psyche. You’ll leave with your own personal and symbolic deck of SoulCollage® cards – completely unique to you. Using techniques of Jungian/Depth Psychology, Internal Family Systems, journaling, and art making we give voice to the different parts within us. By delineating these parts we see better ... Read More
In this class students will explore the cold process soap making technique incorporating a blend of oils, lye, fragrance, and other natural seasonal ingredients. All materials are provided for the class. Students will select the fragrance, color and add-ins of their choice and mix their own batch of soap. Each student will take home a wood and silicone soap mold ... Read More
Join Buffalo Street Books for a writing workshop with incredible local author, Elisabeth Nonas! No matter where you are with your project—whether it’s a novel, short story, screenplay, or poetry collection—this practical workshop will help you map the path to completion of the ideas that keep you up at night. We will discuss craft, theme, process, deadlines, then complete exercises ... Read More
Calling all teachers and support staff to come join us on an adventure! 📣✨ Riverwood is hosting a lecture and Q&A session on all things Dungeons & Dragons for teachers! This event is free, but spots are limited. In addition, you will have the option to play a quick "one-shot" session of Dungeons & Dragons (Only 5 player slots)! Sign ... Read More
Come speak with Lincoln Weinstock of Red Ear Marketing - Tuesdays at 3 PM at Buffalo Street Books.
Buffalo Street Books is excited to host Benjamin Garcia and Matthew Morris for a reading from their books Thrown in the Throat and The Tilling. About the Books: With language that arrives equal parts regal and raucous, Thrown in the Throat shines brilliant with sweat and an iridescent voice. “Sometimes even a diamond was once alive” writes Garcia in a ... Read More
Warm up your winter with the 27th Annual Downtown Ithaca Chili Cook-Off, a signature event in the heart of the Commons! Join us for a day filled with delicious chili creations, live entertainment, and community fun as chefs and restaurants from across the region compete for top honors. Taste your way through a diverse selection of chili offerings, including savory ... Read More
The Ithaca Experimental Film Festival (ITHEX) provides a platform for bold, unconventional films. From documentaries and animation to non-traditional narratives, we showcase work that pushes creative boundaries. Our mission is to create a space where filmmakers can screen their films, share ideas, and connect with a community that values diversity, experimentation, and DIY filmmaking. Ithaca Experimental Film Festival presents, Short ... Read More
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