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⚡️ CHASING NEON is taking over ROOM K ⚡️ Saturday, March 7th • 7–9PM 📍 K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub 121 W MLK Jr St, Ithaca $10 in advance or at the door Venmo: Nicholas-stark-4 Cashapp: $yonickstark *Room K Get ready for a party band with the genre range of a DJ — pop, rock, hip hop, country, throwbacks, sing-alongs ... Read More
Join us to discuss ‘So Many Stars’ by Caro De Robertis! A book club hosted by the Ithaca Trans Center all book club books have a 10% discount
Description written by host, Ashley Cake: I've been threatening to do a community read of Abolition of White Democracy for some years now, and the time is finally nigh. Georgia at Ithaca Writing Studio is gonna host, and I'm asking $30 for six meetups, $20 for the Writing Studio and $10 for me. I'm capping it at 10 participants for ... Read More
The Women’s Adventure Film Tour will present a thrilling selection of films that span extreme sports, personal journeys, and boundary-pushing storytelling from across the globe. This year’s program highlights the resilience and creativity of individuals navigating the challenges of both the outer world and their own inner landscapes. Each night will feature a different selection of films, storytellers, and/or panelists.
March 11, 2026 12:00-1:15 PM Eastern Time Zoom (Register: bit.ly/sflxwebinar1) Across the country, local communities are organizing to protest plans for massive AI data centers in their neighborhoods that drive up electricity prices for everyone, while threatening water supplies and disrupting lives. New York needs to get ahead of the problem by imposing a temporary moratorium on data center development ... Read More
Experience a special evening of live jazz with the Jesse Collins Quartet at MIX Art Gallery. Blending improvisation, soulful rhythms, and contemporary jazz influences, this dynamic ensemble transforms the gallery into an intimate, vibrant listening space. Join us for an unforgettable night where art, music, and community come together in downtown Ithaca right on the Commons. Limited seating - get ... Read More
Gelli plate printing is a form of monoprinting that uses a flexible printing plate to create textures and layers. It is a very spontaneous way of creating one-of-a-kind prints on paper or fabric. We will explore several different ways of using the gelli plate, including using stencils, found objects, and mark-making tools.
ithaca writing studio presents Exquisite Corpse Cut-Up Poetry Workshop with Mack Rovenolt March 14, 4-6pm -Join journalist, poet, and artist Mack Rovenolt for a creative and inspiring Exquisite Corpse and collage workshop. This class blends collaborative writing and visual art to help you express yourself and draw inspiration in community with others. -In this workshop, the group will create a ... Read More
New Roots curious? We'd love to see you at our March 15th Open House! 1- 2:30 PM 💚 Tour our historic building Meet Teachers & staff, and dive into our real-world curriculum 🌟 Special 9th grade info session - learn about our award-winning high school program Details and optional RSVP at newrootsschool.org/open-houses
Community-led conversations about climate change, as we discuss The Unworthy. Climate Literature Book Discussions meets the third Wednesday of the month. Shop with us for 10% off these titles!
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