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Join BSB for an exciting afternoon with some of Ithaca's literary luminaries! Local writers will each share a reading while you enjoy wine and baked goods, provided by our friends at Damiani Wine Cellars and Wide Awake Bakery. We hope you will attend this fundraising event with an afternoon of readings from Jamaica Baldwin, Mary Gilliland, Alex Gilvarry, Charlie Green, ... Read More
"Jessica Lynn's - A Very Merry Classic Christmas," has become a genuine holiday tradition, rivaling and even eclipsing some of the biggest of holiday spectaculars. This fun filled, family sleigh ride through the most wonderful time of the year was named by press as the "#1 Great Thing to do in The Hudson Valley for The Holidays." This record-breaking, sell-out ... Read More
Drop in for figure drawing sessions at CSMA, generally held on the 2nd and 4th Friday evenings of each month. 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.
Suit up in those ugly holiday sweaters and get your vocal cords warmed up by Friday, December 13th, 8pm at Liquid State Brewing Co. Spreading the cheer is our MC Brandon Fortenberry, with prizes for the ugliest sweater and the best holiday song sung!
Join us and learn the basics of tequila & mezcal: a bit of history on agave spirits, how/where its made, how to taste & enjoy it, and how to find/where to buy some of the best and most traditional brands on the market. Try 3 tequilas and 3 mezcals as Kevin & Corey, the 'Twins' behind Bickering Twins pour some ... Read More
Join the Latino Civic Association for our much-anticipated annual night of music, dancing, and community celebration, all in support of the LCA's scholarship program. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, tasty drinks, and Latin dance spun by DJ ha-MEEN! All are welcome -- todos están bienvenidos. C hildren 12 and under enter for free. The LCA is an all volunteer organization dedicated to ... Read More
The CAP-a-Palooza Vintage Art Sale is an annual fundraiser of the Community Arts Partnership (CAP), held over 9 days from December 6th to 14th. On December 2nd to 4th, we collect donations of not-new art from community members who are downsizing or have unused or unloved art that they can part with. The sale starts on Friday, December 6th (gallery ... Read More
As part of KTC's Family Fare programming, WoW Productions and Fitz&Startz Productions present The Sisters Fitz&Startz: Cook with Kids Book and Lyrics by Rachel Lampert Music by Benjamin Costello, John Coyne, Larry Pressgrove Directed by Sarah Plotkin Choreographed by Priscilla Hummel Featuring Joey Steinhagen, Stephen Nunley, Gabriella Galante, Adamantia Hopko, Sana Sarr The Sisters Fitz&Startz School of Music & Dance ... Read More
Walking on Water Productions and Fitz&Startz Productions presents Comfort Food by Rachel Lampert and Larry Pressgrove Directed by Cynthia Henderson and Susannah Berryman Featuring Emily Jackson as Harriet, Achille Van Ricca as Gabriel, and Rachel Lampert as Estelle Three solo shows in three kitchens! Eating, entertaining, engagements, and estrangements propel the three short stories in the delightful and delicious chamber ... Read More
Please join us for our annual holiday maker’s market and Surf Renegades Live performance! Shop the goods of eight local artisans including stain glass, paintings, paper goods + prints, handmade clothing, vintage clothing and most importantly holiday gifts! Surf through the holiday rush with us!
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