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Seeing Ithaca, August 2026 The State of the Art Gallery will be sponsoring “Seeing Ithaca: Through the Eyes of Artists” for the fourth year. It will take place in galleries and artist studios during the month of August, 2026 and is a celebration of art and artists in the Ithaca area. The State of the Art Gallery members will each ... Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Teaching Ithaca Wellness Launches "The Architecture of the Self": A Summer Somatic Series ITHACA, NY — Local educator and wellness coach Alison Rawlins, founder of Teaching Ithaca Wellness, LLC, is proud to announce a new 8-part workshop series, "The Architecture of the Self," running Sunday afternoons from July 19 through September 6. At the heart of this ... Read More
100 YEARS PODCAST brings together for men- including one who was wrongly convicted - who have spent a combined century behind bars. Now navigating re-entry, they share an unfiltered look at the trauma, institutional horror, and psychological toll of long-term in incarceration, reclaiming their narratives to expose the truth of a system that so often gets it wrong.
Acanthus leaves have been used through the ages to beautify sculpture and the written word. In this workshop, I’ll walk you through the basics of drawing your own acanthus leaves! Seats are limited, so reserve your spot today! Please bring a pencil, eraser, and sketchbook (or loose leaf paper). Class will be held at Hammerstone’s downtown Ithaca location.
Welcome back to YAPPY HOUR at The Strand Cafe! Join us every 4th Wednesday from March–October | 4–7PM for drinks, dog-friendly vibes, and pup social time! Bring your furry friends to mix, mingle, and make new besties 🐕 Even better? 50% of proceeds benefit Stay Wild Rescue — every sip supports animals in need. Drinks for you. Social hour for ... Read More
Did somebody say rebrand? We are switching it up this summer! Different name, same mission: uplifting Black, Indigenous, Latine, queer, AANHPI, disabled and neurodivergent authors. Everyone is welcome! Join us to discuss Before I Let Go by author Kennedy Ryan ˚˖❀ A contemporary romance novel about a couple that realizes that love alone can't save a marriage after a huge ... Read More
A fan of queer horror? Looking to get into the genre? Join us for a discussion on Summer Sons, led by BSB staff member Alex. Book club attendees get 10% one (1) purchase in-store!
Touring musician Julianna Zachariou will be stopping by the shop on August 28th! Show starts with local act Cuchulain at 7pm.
Swing by K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub on Sunday, August 30 at 1:00PM to catch the Kris Belgica Trio! Hailing from Baltimore, MD, the group consists of guitarist Kris Belgica, violinist Max Jacobs, and upright bassist Ray Bally. Expect a lively journey through the music of legendary French-Romani guitarist Django Reinhardt, heart-wrenching klezmer melodies, and original compositions by Belgica and ... 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.
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