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Busking for Justice: String Theory Friday, September 4, 5:30–7:00 p.m. Café Dewitt, Dewitt Mall, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca Admission: Free; donations encouraged String Theory, an Ithaca-based acoustic string ensemble, brings together accomplished musicians from across the Finger Lakes for an evening of bluegrass, Old Time, Canadian and Celtic fiddling, folk, swing, and classical music. The ensemble features Grammy-nominated violinist ... Read More
Create a gourd snout, and strut about! Partake of exotic snacks, enjoy the music, learn a bit, and generally have a very gourd time. In the end, the new picture book from Gourdlandia, Vivalina Grows A Gourd, will be launched in style. Open a gourd! Scrape it, color it, drill holes (nostrils!), add a string. This is a party for ... Read More
We Declare: A Storytelling Project for Our Times Hear ye, Hear ye! Listen as local writers share personal stories, inspired by phrases taken from the Declaration of Independence, creating a snapshot of life in our historic times. As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, you might be surprised to discover uncanny parallels to the original No Kings movement in 1776! Two ... Read More
Join our community-led conversations about climate change, as we discuss All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffall! Book club attendees get a 10% coupon for (1) purchase!
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month! Join us through art, creativity, and connection. All week long, help transform the sidewalks into messages of hope, encouragement, and positivity. Come create, connect, and leave your mark- one piece of chalk at a time and help start the movement at this year's Chalk the Walk Kick-Off Party!
Join us to celebrate the launch of Mistranslation by author Madeleine Moss, in conversation with Eleanor Henderson! About the book: In upstate New York in 2001, nine-year-old twins Sabina and Camilla spend the summer weathering the moods of their erratic mother while finding themselves pulled toward diverging interests. Their lives are shaken up by the arrival of an Arab French ... Read More
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
The Hangar Theatre’s In Flight Entertainment Series Presents "The Pomarium," an immersive drag spectacular inspired by the wild apple forests of Kazakhstan, the birthplace of the modern apple. From these primordial forests, the humble apple began a journey that would shape civilizations, inspire folklore, and become one of history’s most enduring symbols. Throughout the evening, performers will guide you through ... Read More
Ithaca, get ready for the Beatlemaniacs on October 3rd 2026! Purchase tickets here: https://www.tixr.com/groups/stateofithaca/events/the-beatlemaniacs-191971 The Beatlemaniacs are an internationally-acclaimed, award-winning tribute to the Fab Four. Combining the band’s raw energy and musical magic with today’s state-of-the-art theater technology, a Beatlemaniacs show is a unique concert experience unlike any other! Nominated “Entertainer of The Year” on Princess Cruises winning “Best Musical Act”, and headlining ... Read More
Ancestors is an original live performance bringing together music, dance, family history, and stories and art carried through generations. Created by Ithaca musician and artist McKenzie Lauren Jones, the work traces lineage, land, loss, resilience, and the complicated inheritance passed down from previous generations. Featuring new music co-written by McKenzie Lauren Jones and London McDaniel, original choreography by Megan Omohundro, ... Read More
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