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With Dan Rosenberg. Writing poetry isn’t always about finding the perfect word; sometimes it’s about having fun together and making each other laugh. For this workshop, we will try out some collaborative poetry games, creating strange and surprising poems in pairs and as a whole group. Everyone is welcome, from established poets looking to lean into their sense of play ... Read More
Adapted from the classic children’s book, The Velveteen Rabbit is a joyous celebration of imagination, friendship, and the power of a child’s love. In this innovative take on the timeless story, an ensemble of actors bring both the playroom and the great outdoors to life with energy, creativity, and theatrical magic. Performances: Friday, July 11 at 10 am & noon ... Read More
It's time again for the ultimate introvert's outing! Join us for quiet reading time, delicious drinks & snacks, and time to mingle with other booklovers. We'll also have a book swap, for anyone who'd like to participate, with all remainders going to Friends of the TCPL's legendary book sale! Sign up to get a library card, learn about the upcoming ... Read More
Jenna, a waitress and talented pie-baker, is stuck in a small town and a troubled marriage. When life takes an unexpected turn, Jenna fears she may have to abandon her dream of opening a pie shop–until a nearby baking contest and the town’s handsome new doctor offer her the tempting possibility of a fresh start. Surrounded by her quirky crew ... Read More
Do you want to create an LLC? Join us for an immersive and hands-on workshop where a local attorney will walk you through the steps to create an LLC in real time. Workshop attendees can expect to file for their LLC during this workshop, and walk away with all of the information they will need to finish the formation process ... Read More
Join us for an art-inspired creative writing workshop at the Johnson Museum of Art! Staff from the Museum’s education department will facilitate close-looking activities with artworks from the permanent collection and special exhibitions. Following these warm ups to hone our observation and descriptive skills, Yessica Martinez will lead the group in a writing process, with time for read-alouds, group discussion ... Read More
Many writers have an inner critic who loves to point out everything they’re doing wrong, making it hard to write. This workshop, co-led by creative coach Emily Mure and novelist Nancy Holzner, features exercises to keep your inner critic from blocking your writing. We’ll start by interrogating the critic to find out where that voice originates. Then, we’ll invite another ... Read More
Join the TC Office for the Aging in celebrating our 50th anniversary and the relaunch of our annual Senior Living Expo! The Senior Living Expo will offer the public information on area programs and services to help individuals age in the community- at home, in senior housing, and in other facilities. Vendors from over 20 community agencies will be present ... Read More
Drop in on figure drawing sessions at CSMA! If you’re an intermediate or advanced-level artist interested in drawing from the nude model, come join our non-instructed, open sketch sessions. Just grab your own supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity in the company of other artists.
In Undressed: the Musical, YOUR embarrassing story gets turned into an hour-long musical right before your eyes by a cast of veteran performers (including local Ithaca artist Ilan Kaplan) wearing nothing but their underwear. One lucky audience member with the most interesting embarrassing moment gets chosen by audience vote to get up on stage and share their story. Then, the ... Read More
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