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Tompkins County Public Library is excited to welcome author Jonathan Eig for a speaking event. He will be speaking about “King: A Life,” his biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that was awarded the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Biography. The program is free to the public and will include a Q&A session as well as a book signing in ... Read More
Poets Adam Gellings and Nathan Lipps will be at Buffalo Street Books for a reading, followed by a conversation with Suzanne Richardson.
Poets Adam Gellings and Nathan Lipps will join us for a reading, followed by a conversation with Suzanne Richardson. Adam J. Gellings is a poet & instructor from Columbus, Ohio. He received his MFA from Ashland University & his PhD from the State University of New York at Binghamton, where he was the recipient of a fellowship from the Marion ... Read More
Come Celebrate love with a night of Karaoke- hosted by Lil’b (formerly known as Brandon Fortenberry) and a participating partner of “Ithaca Loves Teachers”. The stage performance of your dreams is waiting and what a fun way to celebrate the season of love!
Join us for a cooking class with Chef Kuukua on Saturday, Feb 15th from 11-1pm! We'll cook together, eat together & share stories. It's a celebration of love of all kinds! Imagine stepping into an experience filled with vibrant tales and tantalizing flavors. Upon arrival, a refreshing soft drink will be your companion as you settle in to hear my ... Read More
Maddy Walsh & The Blind Spots will be returning from tour for a homecoming show at the beautiful Foundation of Light in Ithaca with very special guest, the incomparable SingTrece! Available for purchase: Amazing southern fare from Simply Red Kitchen, wine from award-winning Osmote Wines, and beer! Tickets sold via Venmo exclusively: @TheBlindSpots $15 ADV / $25 DOS
Get ready for an electrifying Valentine's concert that promises to be a night to remember! Destiny La Vibe and Vibe Nation will take the stage, bringing together an incredible blend of soul, R&B, pop, rock 'n' roll, and stunning circus arts. VIP tickets get access to a special preshow with RnB sensation M’busi and more! As the venue fills with ... Read More
The Ithaca Loves Teachers Drag Brunch is almost here, and it’s going to be FABULOUS! 💃🍳 🎤 Show-Stopping Performances 🍹 Mouthwatering Brunch Delights 🌟 A Celebration of Our Amazing Educators OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS WELL!
Join BSB for a reading and conversation with local author, Denice Peter Karamardian on her compelling three part series! About the Books: ODAR (meaning "other" in Armenian) is a three part trilogy that "offers a searing portrait of the immigrant experience, examines the sense of belonging, identity, and heritage that is inherent in every human being...is a thought-provoking work with ... Read More
Join us for our February game night! Escape the cold, warm up with us, and test out some of the games we sell in store. Let us know if you're coming and register here :-)
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