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This July, the Hangar Theatre’s 2024 Mainstage season continues with "Ragtime: The Musical"—a timeless masterpiece that Time magazine has hailed as “a triumph for the stage.” Through its exploration of the lives of an enterprising Jewish immigrant, a courageous Harlem pianist, and a conflicted upper-class wife, "Ragtime" celebrates the soaring sounds and can-do spirit of America at the dawn of ... Read More
Guided by: Cody C., M.Ed! Come reconnect with your menstrual cycle! We’ll learn about the different menstrual phases and how to care for ourselves during each phase, how to track our cycles, options for self-care during our periods, and ways to celebrate our bleed! We’ll understand more about how the menstrual cycle works through lessons, discussion, and art! Sliding scale: ... Read More
Join us at CSMA for a day of creativity, relaxation, and rejuvenation! This workshop is open to anyone who is interested in enhancing their health and wellness through creative and mindful practices. Whether you're new to art and wellness or a seasoned practitioner, there's something for everyone.
In July, three artists are featured at the State of the Art Gallery. New member Catharine O’Neill is showing paintings in the Salon. The main gallery celebrates the works and lives of two long time, former members: Stan Bowman and Janet Byer Sherman. In summer, O’Neill paints green things by the water. In winter, she paints whatever has found its ... Read More
Every day at the Durland Alternatives Library, we see poetry’s power to bridge divides and foster radical hope, and we want to share that with you! Prisoner Express – a project of the library – provides opportunities for incarcerated people of all genders to express themselves creatively and receive meaningful feedback. Over 400 incarcerated people participate in our poetry program ... Read More
Join professors Mark Ferrara and Roger Hecht for a conversation on the stories of the ordinary people who lived, worked, and died along the banks of the Erie Canal, emphasizing the forgotten role of the poor and working class in this epochal transformation. About the Book The completion of the Erie Canal in 1825 was a monumental achievement. Linking the ... Read More
Enjoy light refreshments and artist talks at CSMA's opening reception of Resonance! This unique exhibit redefines the traditional visual-centric approach to art by focusing on sensory elements that enable individuals to explore and appreciate art in innovative ways. The exhibit features a carefully curated collection of tactile artworks, sculptures, and installations, inviting visitors to engage with the pieces through senses ... Read More
Join us for a very special exhibition of Flora, Fauna, and Funga - A Twelve Month Exploration of Nature’s Wonders by Rachel Feirman! Come explore her bold and vibrant digital illustrations inspired by each month of the year spent in upstate New York. Watch as the exhibit takes you on a journey through the seasons, and the development of Rachel’s ... Read More
Gallery Night Ithaca is a walkable tour of art openings and other special cultural events in and around downtown Ithaca, New York from 5:00-8:00 PM on the first Friday of every month.
About the Book On December 28, 2017 I was having a holiday drink with my partner and her friend. Around 6pm, I got up, went into the bathroom, and when I came out I told them “something’s not right” pointing to my upper chest. Shortly thereafter, I fell back in my chair. My eyes were rolling and I lost consciousness. ... Read More
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