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SUMMARY:Artists Talks & Workshops @ Orozco Gallery 4/16
DESCRIPTION:GALLERY HOURS | 2-6PM\n🗓️ Thursday\, April 16th | ⏰ 6–8 PM\n📍 115 S Cayuga St\, Ithaca\, NY\n🎟️ Free |  👤 14+ | Supplies included\n🎨 This April\, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks\, live music\, dance\, storytelling\, and hands-on workshops\, this welcoming sober space invites all ages to gather and celebrate the transformative power of art. \nLuna Fiber Studios 6-7 PM\nGabriella Evergreen 7-8 PM\nCurated by Yen Ospina as part of Orozco Gallery’s month-long pop-up\, this in-person artist talk pairs storytelling with a hands-on mini workshop. Learn directly from artists and explore creativity together. \n💵 Free (donations welcome)\n🥤 N/A drinks available\n♿ Accessible \n🌐 orozcogallery.com / @orozco_gallery – RSVP info: https://forms.gle/QbVYMMwfEcuVkXLMA \nNow more than ever\, art is an act of resistance and renewal — a way to reclaim joy\, foster dialogue\, and strengthen community bonds. This month-long series is organized and founded by community maker\, curator\, and activist Yen Ospina in collaboration with the Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County\, & Latina/o Studies Program at Cornell University.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/artists-talks-workshops-orozco-gallery-4-16/
LOCATION:orozco gallery\, 115 s cayuga st\, ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gallery Orozco Ithaca":MAILTO:ospinayen@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Spring Renewal Gong Bath
DESCRIPTION:🌸 Spring Renewal Gong Bath 🌸 \n📍 Library Place | 🗓 Friday\, April 17 | ⏰ 6:00 – 7:00 PM \nStep into a world of calm and let the soothing vibrations of gongs guide you to deep relaxation. ✨ This restorative session combines gong bath sounds with guided meditation\, helping you disconnect from the noise of daily life and reconnect with your inner self. \n💆‍♀️ Bring a mat & small blanket to get cozy and fully enjoy the experience.\n🎶 Led by Gong Master Caryn Sheckler\, internationally trained and a Level 2 Kundalini Yoga Instructor.\n💲 $15 advance / $20 at the door\n🌐 Register today: https://tinyurl.com/LLGongBath \nOpen to all – come renew your mind\, body\, and spirit this spring! 🌿
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/spring-renewal-gong-bath/
LOCATION:Library Place\, 105 West Court St Ithaca\, NY 14850\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lifelong":MAILTO:kcollins@tclifelong.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T205548
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SUMMARY:Artists Talks & Workshops @ Orozco Gallery 4/17
DESCRIPTION:GALLERY HOURS | 2-6 PM\n🗓️ Friday\, April 17th | ⏰ 6–8 PM\n📍 115 S Cayuga St\, Ithaca\, NY\n🎟️ Free |  👤 14+ | Supplies included \n🎨This April\, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks\, live music\, dance\, storytelling\, and hands-on workshops\, this welcoming sober space invites all ages to gather and celebrate the transformative power of art. \nAnnie Sheng 6-7 PM\nRory Ruiz Romero Howell 7-8 PM\nCurated by Yen Ospina as part of Orozco Gallery’s month-long pop-up\, this in-person artist talk pairs storytelling with a hands-on mini workshop. Learn directly from artists and explore creativity together. \n💵 Free (donations welcome)\n🥤 N/A drinks available\n♿ Accessible \n🌐 orozcogallery.com / @orozco_gallery – RSVP info: https://forms.gle/QbVYMMwfEcuVkXLMA \nNow more than ever\, art is an act of resistance and renewal — a way to reclaim joy\, foster dialogue\, and strengthen community bonds. This month-long series is organized and founded by community maker\, curator\, and activist Yen Ospina in collaboration with the Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County\, & Latina/o Studies Program at Cornell University.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/artists-talks-workshops-orozco-gallery-4-17/
LOCATION:orozco gallery\, 115 s cayuga st\, ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gallery Orozco Ithaca":MAILTO:ospinayen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T233000
DTSTAMP:20260420T205548
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SUMMARY:Children's Storytelling Event - Morning Magic Tales: Rediscovering the Classics and Foundation of Stories
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a cozy morning of intergenerational storytelling held on the Third Saturday of every month\, at 10:30 AM. This event is designed not just for children\, but for “big people” too\, because at heart we never really grow up; offering a chance to rediscover the enduring wisdom and beautiful nostalgia found in classic children’s literature and beloved fairytales. Each session includes a compelling retelling of a foundational story\, and sometimes followed by a quick\, hands-on workshop or activity that allows children to creatively engage with the story’s theme and/or create their own. It’s an opportunity for a moment of wonder and creativity together.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/childrens-storytelling-event-morning-magic-tales-rediscovering-the-classics-and-foundation-of-stories/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T170000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join the 2026 Earth Day Festival at the Ithaca Commons on Saturday\, April 18\,from 12 pm to 5 pm. Enjoy fun\, family-friendly activities\, resources\, food\, and music as we celebrate how together we are protecting our planet and communities. \nLearn about actionable climate solutions that are both possible and attainable. Explore sustainable ways to reduce waste\, lower energy costs\, grow and cook food\, and more. Together\, we can take action to create a livable and vibrant tomorrow!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/earth-day-festival/
LOCATION:Ithaca Commons\, E. State Street\, Ithaca\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County":MAILTO:tompkins@cornell.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T190000
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CREATED:20260325T135652Z
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SUMMARY:Babalu's Kung-Fu Your Own Adventures!
DESCRIPTION:A martial arts themed choose-your-own-adventure! No prior experience in martial arts\, acting\, tabletop roleplaying required. No contact\, plenty of snacks! \nFree to see\, $8 to play!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/babalus-kung-fu-your-own-adventures/
LOCATION:K-House Karaoke & Arts Hub\, 121 W Martin Luther King Jr St\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black 'n' BLu":MAILTO:lushimaklk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T205548
CREATED:20260303T203401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T203401Z
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SUMMARY:AFRO-CUBAN: Venissa Santi 3rio LIVE MUSIC @ Orozco Gallery
DESCRIPTION:GALLERY HOURS | 2-7PM\n🗓️ Saturday\, April 18th | ⏰ 7–9 PM\n📍 115 S Cayuga St\, Ithaca\, NY\n🎟️ Free | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages \n🎨 This April\, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks\, live music\, dance\, storytelling\, and hands-on workshops\, this welcoming sober space invites all ages to gather and celebrate the transformative power of art. \nAs part of Orozco Gallery’s month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture\, enjoy an intimate evening of afrocuban music in a welcoming sober art space with Venissa Santi 3rio. \n🥤 N/A drinks available\n💵 Free (donations welcome)\n♿ Accessible \n🌐 orozcogallery.com / @orozco_gallery – RSVP info: https://forms.gle/QbVYMMwfEcuVkXLMA \nNow more than ever\, art is an act of resistance and renewal — a way to reclaim joy\, foster dialogue\, and strengthen community bonds. This month-long series is organized and founded by community maker\, curator\, and activist Yen Ospina in collaboration with the Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County\, & Latina/o Studies Program at Cornell University.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/afro-cuban-venissa-santi-3rio-live-music-orozco-gallery/
LOCATION:orozco gallery\, 115 s cayuga st\, ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gallery Orozco Ithaca":MAILTO:ospinayen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T205548
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SUMMARY:LILY PAD PUPPET THEATRE @ Orozco Gallery
DESCRIPTION:GALLERY HOURS | 1-5PM\n🗓️ Sunday\, April 19th | ⏰ 5–6 PM\n📍 115 S Cayuga St\, Ithaca\, NY\n🎟️ Free | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages \n🎨 This April\, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks\, live music\, dance\, storytelling\, and hands-on workshops\, this welcoming sober space invites all ages to gather and celebrate the transformative power of art. \nEnjoy a magical puppet performance as part of Orozco Gallery’s month-long arts & culture celebration. Perfect for families. \n🥤 N/A drinks available\n💵 Free (donations welcome)\n♿ Accessible \n🌐 orozcogallery.com / @orozco_gallery – RSVP info: https://forms.gle/QbVYMMwfEcuVkXLMA \nNow more than ever\, art is an act of resistance and renewal — a way to reclaim joy\, foster dialogue\, and strengthen community bonds. This month-long series is organized and founded by community maker\, curator\, and activist Yen Ospina in collaboration with the Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County\, & Latina/o Studies Program at Cornell University.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/lily-pad-puppet-theatre-orozco-gallery/
LOCATION:orozco gallery\, 115 s cayuga st\, ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gallery Orozco Ithaca":MAILTO:ospinayen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T205548
CREATED:20260410T181815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T181815Z
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SUMMARY:Tompkins County Minimum Wage Convening: The Care Economy
DESCRIPTION:RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tompkins-county-minimum-wage-convening-the-care-economy-tickets-1987008730602?aff=oddtdtcreator \nJoin us for a series of discussions exploring the possibility of establishing a countywide minimum wage in Tompkins County. \nCare work matters to us all\, as do the wages of care workers. Child care\, elder care\, healthcare\, and care for people with disabilities in homes and institutions are major employers of low-wage workers. Moreover\, many of the families they serve have members who are low earners. What would be the impact of a living wage on these organizations\, their workers\, and the people they serve? How would it affect the availability of childcare? This session will include representatives of not-for-profit organizations\, human services agencies\, and childcare providers\, as well as people who work in those organizations\, both in administration and front-line service provision. It will also include a presentation by Dr Anne Marie Brady and Dr Zoe West\, senior researchers at Cornell University’s ILR School. \nThis convening is part of a broader effort to bring together workers\, employers\, community organizations\, researchers\, and policymakers to better understand the economic realities facing residents of Tompkins County. We welcome anyone interested in labor\, economic policy\, community wellbeing\, and fair wages to participate. \nCome learn\, share perspectives\, and help shape the conversation. \nIf you have any feedback\, questions\, or suggestions regarding the Tompkins County Minimum Wage Convening: Care Economy\, we encourage you to complete the survey below: \nhttps://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8eMaI9WM2qdl28S
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/tompkins-county-minimum-wage-convening-the-care-economy/
LOCATION:Child Development Council\, 608 West Clinton Street\, Ithaca\, 608 West Clinton Street\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T205548
CREATED:20260410T181719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T181719Z
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SUMMARY:Tompkins County Minimum Wage Convening: Public Benefits
DESCRIPTION:RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tompkins-county-minimum-wage-convening-public-benefits-tickets-1987008981352?aff=oddtdtcreator \nJoin us for the fifth convening in a series of discussions exploring the possibility of establishing a countywide minimum wage in Tompkins County. \nMany workers affected by minimum wage increases receive public benefits to help them gain access to healthcare\, childcare\, and other services. Many of these workers could be lifted out of poverty if they received a sufficient boost to their wages. On the other hand\, because many benefits are targeted at low-income households\, workers and their families could lose access to these benefits and services. What would the impact of a county-wide minimum wage be on the lives of social services clients with jobs and their families? Would the loss of benefits mean overall loss of resources\, or could wage increases make up for the value of lost benefits? This session will include representatives of the Department of Social Services\, other service providers with DSS clients\, and community-based organizations. \nThis convening is part of a broader effort to bring together workers\, employers\, community organizations\, researchers\, and policymakers to better understand the economic realities facing residents of Tompkins County. We welcome anyone interested in labor\, economic policy\, community wellbeing\, and fair wages to participate.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/tompkins-county-minimum-wage-convening-public-benefits/
LOCATION:Child Development Council\, 608 West Clinton Street\, Ithaca\, 608 West Clinton Street\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T205548
CREATED:20260303T203507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T203507Z
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SUMMARY:BILINGUAL STORY TIME @ Orozco Gallery
DESCRIPTION:GALLERY HOURS } 2-6PM\n🗓️ Wednesday\, April 22nd | ⏰ 5–6 PM\n📍 115 S Cayuga St\, Ithaca\, NY\n🎟️ Free | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages \n🎨 This April\, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks\, live music\, dance\, storytelling\, and hands-on workshops\, this welcoming sober space invites all ages to gather and celebrate the transformative power of art. \n Celebrate storytelling\, language\, and crafts during Orozco Gallery’s month-long arts & culture pop-up with Buffalo Street Books as a special guest!  \n🥤 N/A drinks available\n💵 Free (donations welcome)\n♿ Accessible \n🌐 orozcogallery.com / @orozco_gallery – RSVP info: https://forms.gle/QbVYMMwfEcuVkXLMA \nNow more than ever\, art is an act of resistance and renewal — a way to reclaim joy\, foster dialogue\, and strengthen community bonds. This month-long series is organized and founded by community maker\, curator\, and activist Yen Ospina in collaboration with the Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County\, & Latina/o Studies Program at Cornell University.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/bilingual-story-time-orozco-gallery/
LOCATION:orozco gallery\, 115 s cayuga st\, ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gallery Orozco Ithaca":MAILTO:ospinayen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T205548
CREATED:20260330T203332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T203332Z
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SUMMARY:Ellen David Friedman: Keep Going
DESCRIPTION:Autumn Leaves Books on the Ithaca Commons is excited to welcome local author and union organizer Ellen David Friedman for the launch of her new book Keep Going: A Guide to Organizing When It’s Hard. The book\, illustrated by artist Fernando Martí and published by PM Press\, features true stories from workplace activists and lessons from the frontlines. Keep Going will help workers\, unionizers\, and labor leaders get started and get unstuck when things aren’t going as expected. \n“Against the seemingly limitless power of corporations and billionaires\, and the cruelty of a government turning against its own people\, there are workers everywhere standing up and fighting back. I’ve known Ellen David Friedman for many years. She knows what it takes to organize and give people real hope. This book contains that experience and helps anyone who is building power in the workplace—step by step\, facing endless challenges—to keep going.” —‎Senator Bernie Sanders \nThis event is free and open to the public. There will be a discussion\, Q&A\, and book signing. Join us upstairs on the bookstore’s mezzanine. Keep in mind\, seating is limited. \nAbout the author:\nEllen David Friedman is a retired organizer with the Vermont affiliate of the National Education Association. She has trained and advised thousands of union members\, staffers\, and officers\, and is the architect of the popular Labor Notes workshop “What to Do When Your Union Breaks Your Heart.” She is a regular contributor to Labor Notes magazine and chair of the Labor Notes board. She lives in Ithaca\, New York.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/ellen-david-friedman-keep-going/
LOCATION:Autumn Leaves Books\, 115 East State Street\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="AutumnLeaves":MAILTO:autumnleaves@pmpress.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T205548
CREATED:20260303T203538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T203538Z
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SUMMARY:MAKE YOUR OWN PAPER DOLL @ Orozco Gallery
DESCRIPTION:GALLERY HOURS | 2-6PM\n🗓️ Thursday\, April 23rd | ⏰ 6–8 PM\n📍 115 S Cayuga St\, Ithaca\, NY\n🎟️ Free |  👤 14+ | Supplies included \n🎨This April\, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks\, live music\, dance\, storytelling\, and hands-on workshops\, this welcoming sober space invites all ages to gather and celebrate the transformative power of art. \nCurated by Yen Ospina as part of Orozco Gallery’s month-long pop-up\, this in-person artist talk pairs storytelling with a hands-on mini workshop. Learn directly from artists and explore creativity together. \n💵 Free (donations welcome)\n🥤 N/A drinks available\n♿ Accessible \n🌐 orozcogallery.com / @orozco_gallery – RSVP info: https://forms.gle/QbVYMMwfEcuVkXLMA \nNow more than ever\, art is an act of resistance and renewal — a way to reclaim joy\, foster dialogue\, and strengthen community bonds. This month-long series is organized and founded by community maker\, curator\, and activist Yen Ospina in collaboration with the Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County\, & Latina/o Studies Program at Cornell University.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/make-your-own-paper-doll-orozco-gallery/
LOCATION:orozco gallery\, 115 s cayuga st\, ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gallery Orozco Ithaca":MAILTO:ospinayen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T205548
CREATED:20260327T151238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T151238Z
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SUMMARY:Author Reading: Fugitive Tilts
DESCRIPTION:A reading from – and discussion of – Fugitive Tilts with author Ishion Hutchinson who is joined in conversation with Dante Micheaux!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/author-reading-fugitive-tilts/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T205548
CREATED:20260303T204542Z
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UID:10006818-1777053600-1777060800@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Artists Talks & Workshops @ Orozco Gallery
DESCRIPTION:GALLERY HOURS | 2-6PM\n🗓️ Friday\, April 24th | ⏰ 6–8 PM\n📍 115 S Cayuga St\, Ithaca\, NY\n🎟️ Free |  👤 14+ | Supplies included \n🎨This April\, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks\, live music\, dance\, storytelling\, and hands-on workshops\, this welcoming sober space invites all ages to gather and celebrate the transformative power of art. \nCarolina Osorio Gil 6-7 PM\nYamilka Portorreal 7-8 PM  \nCurated by Yen Ospina as part of Orozco Gallery’s month-long pop-up\, this in-person artist talk pairs storytelling with a hands-on mini workshop. Learn directly from artists and explore creativity together. \n💵 Free (donations welcome)\n🥤 N/A drinks available\n♿ Accessible \n🌐 orozcogallery.com / @orozco_gallery – RSVP info: https://forms.gle/QbVYMMwfEcuVkXLMA \nNow more than ever\, art is an act of resistance and renewal — a way to reclaim joy\, foster dialogue\, and strengthen community bonds. This month-long series is organized and founded by community maker\, curator\, and activist Yen Ospina in collaboration with the Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County\, & Latina/o Studies Program at Cornell University.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/artists-talks-workshops-orozco-gallery/
LOCATION:orozco gallery\, 115 s cayuga st\, ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gallery Orozco Ithaca":MAILTO:ospinayen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T205548
CREATED:20260219T202650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T202650Z
UID:10006792-1777114800-1777132800@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:4-H Duck Race
DESCRIPTION:CCE Tompkins is proud to announce that the 4-H Duck Race will take place on Saturday\, April 25\, 2026 from 11am-4pm. Join us to watch up to 3\,000 bright yellow rubber ducks tumble over the Cascadilla Creek falls at the Cornell Botanic Gardens’ Cascadilla Gorge Trail then bob down the creek in a frantic and fabulous race to the 4-H Education Center on Willow Avenue. Take a chance on a duck and win GREAT PRIZES if your duck is among the first to cross the finish line! Enjoy refreshments\, entertainment\, and activities for kids all afternoon long\, around the CCE-Tompkins Education Center at 615 Willow Avenue in Ithaca. All proceeds support 4-H youth programs in Tompkins County! \nNeed not be present to win! \nThis year\, our Duck Race event will be BIGGER and BETTER than ever!\n*Food Trucks\n*Raffles & Prizes\n*Games\n*Animal Encounters\n*Artist’s Alley Vendor Market\n*And More! \nGET YOUR DUCK CHANCES EARLY: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/mk8a0391pwr4as/\nWANT TO BE A SPONSORING BUSINESS? HEAD OVER HERE: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/m1dmc50p1q89uof\nGET YOUR DUCK RACE MERCH HERE: Tompkins4H.redbubble.com
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/4-h-duck-race/
LOCATION:Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County\, 615 Willow Ave\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tompkins 4-H":MAILTO:tompkins-4h@cornell.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T205548
CREATED:20260410T141301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T141301Z
UID:10007072-1777118400-1777143600@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Sip & Sparkle: Spring Bloom Edition 🌸✨🥂
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season at our Sip & Sparkle: Spring Bloom Edition—a fresh\, vibrant shopping experience designed to indulge your senses! Enjoy an evening of luxury\, self-care\, and style at our boutique\, where everything in-store is 20% off for one night only. \nSip on complimentary champagne and mimosas as you explore our collection of handmade jewelry and all-natural bath and body products. Delight in a selection of small desserts and enjoy the lively atmosphere with a DJ setting the tone for a fun and relaxing evening. \nEach guest will receive a complimentary goody bag filled with samples of our all-natural perfume oils\, Buttercream\, and organic soaps—perfect for discovering your next favorite scent. \nPlus\, every attendee will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate! \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of sipping\, shopping\, and sparkling—spring style 🌸
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/sip-sparkle-spring-bloom-edition-%f0%9f%8c%b8%e2%9c%a8%f0%9f%a5%82/
LOCATION:Fall Creek Atelier\, 118 West Green street\, Bay 7\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fall Creek Atelier":MAILTO:Fallcreekatelier@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T205548
CREATED:20260303T204605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T204605Z
UID:10006819-1777143600-1777150800@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:MOVIE NIGHT: THE SHAPE OF WATER @ Orozco Gallery
DESCRIPTION:GALLERY HOURS | 2-7PM\n🗓️ Saturday\, April 25th | ⏰ 7–9 PM\n📍 115 S Cayuga St\, Ithaca\, NY\n🎟️ Free |  👤 18+ | Supplies included \n🎨This April\, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks\, live music\, dance\, storytelling\, and hands-on workshops\, this welcoming sober space invites all ages to gather and celebrate the transformative power of art. \nScreening of The Shape of Water during Orozco Gallery’s month-long arts & culture pop-up. Bring pillows or comfy seating. \n💵 Free (donations welcome)\n🥤 N/A drinks available\n♿ Accessible \n🌐 orozcogallery.com / @orozco_gallery – RSVP info: https://forms.gle/QbVYMMwfEcuVkXLMA \nNow more than ever\, art is an act of resistance and renewal — a way to reclaim joy\, foster dialogue\, and strengthen community bonds. This month-long series is organized and founded by community maker\, curator\, and activist Yen Ospina in collaboration with the Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County\, & Latina/o Studies Program at Cornell University.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/movie-night-the-shape-of-water-orozco-gallery/
LOCATION:orozco gallery\, 115 s cayuga st\, ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gallery Orozco Ithaca":MAILTO:ospinayen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T205548
CREATED:20260327T151333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T151333Z
UID:10006975-1777212000-1777215600@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Book Launch: Alice McDowell
DESCRIPTION:Book Title: Your Royal Nature\nBook Subtitle: Spiritual Essays to Find Your Way Home\nAuthor Name: Alice McDowell\, PhD  \nSynopsis:\nThis new collection of essays serves readers who want to grow spiritually and experience the oneness and liberation that is their true royal nature. Those who lead busy and complicated lives will find the short chapters offer a meditative reading experience with guidance\, support\, and spiritual sustenance. Wide-ranging and thought-provoking\, the essays will help you find your life purpose\, cope with a world in crises\, recognize true guidance\, break negative habits\, face the unknown\, grow spiritually in later life\, and find deep abiding love. Alice McDowell draws from spiritual wisdom traditions and personal experiences to take you beyond everyday challenges\, give you a larger perspective on life\, deepen your spiritual connection\, and cultivate your essential nature.  \nAuthor Bio:\nAlice McDowell\, Ph.D.\, is an author\, spiritual director\, workshop leader\, and retreat guide. She co-founded Light on the Hill Retreat Center in 1991 where she continues to guide individuals and groups on their spiritual journeys. She is author of Hidden Treasure: How to Break Free of Five Patterns that Hide Your True Self (She Writes Press\, 2017) and Dance of Light: Christian\, Sufi and Zen Wisdom for Today’s Spiritual Seeker. As a professor of religious studies at Ithaca College for eighteen years\, she taught courses in mysticism\, world religions\, depth psychology\, and women’s studies. McDowell has a Ph.D. in theology from Fordham University and has trained with Sufi and Buddhist teachers\, Christian contemplatives\, and humanistic and transpersonal psychologists.\nVisit her at: www.alicemcdowellauthor.com \n“If you are looking for a book to take you into your deeper\, wiser\, calmer self\, you have found it!” \n“This is a book to be savored\, chock-full of spiritual practices and suggestions to return to\, and chapters to revisit again and again.”
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/book-launch-alice-mcdowell/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T205548
CREATED:20260303T210855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T210855Z
UID:10006820-1777219200-1777226400@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:ZINE WORKSHOP @ Orozco Gallery
DESCRIPTION:GALLERY HOURS 1-4PM\n🗓️ Sunday\, April 26th | ⏰ 4–6 PM\n📍 115 S Cayuga St\, Ithaca\, NY\n🎟️ Sliding scale | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages | Supplies included \n🎨 This April\, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks\, live music\, dance\, storytelling\, and hands-on workshops\, this welcoming sober space invites all ages to gather and celebrate the transformative power of art. \nCreate your own handmade zine during Orozco Gallery’s month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture. Supplies included. \n💵 Sliding scale $5-$10 (cash or Venmo)\n🥤 N/A drinks available\n♿ Accessible \n🌐 orozcogallery.com / @orozco_gallery – RSVP info: https://forms.gle/QbVYMMwfEcuVkXLMA \nNow more than ever\, art is an act of resistance and renewal — a way to reclaim joy\, foster dialogue\, and strengthen community bonds. This month-long series is organized and founded by community maker\, curator\, and activist Yen Ospina in collaboration with the Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County\, & Latina/o Studies Program at Cornell University.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/zine-workshop-orozco-gallery/
LOCATION:orozco gallery\, 115 s cayuga st\, ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
ORGANIZER;CN="Gallery Orozco Ithaca":MAILTO:ospinayen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260420T205548
CREATED:20260122T034520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T034520Z
UID:10006689-1777248000-1777852799@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Old Greeny Fringe Fest
DESCRIPTION:Old Greeny Fringe Fest is a week-long\, fringe festival in celebration of the weird\, wacky\, and whimsical\, rooted in the legend of Old Greeny—the cryptid of Cayuga Lake. The festival activates traditional and non-traditional venues through performances\, installations\, community activities\, and storytelling\, with a strong commitment to sustainability\, accessibility\, and local culture.\nThe festival runs from April 27th to May 3rd at venues near the Waterfront Trail and on State Street. There will be more than 50 events and shows at 14 different venues in Ithaca NY. Events include music\, dance\, theatre\, drag\, burlesque\, circus\, clowning\, as well as crafting and skill-building workshops for all ages!\nCheck out the event website for a full program and details.\nwww.oldgreenyfringefest.com\nTickets to evening shows can be purchased in advance. Daytime events are family-friendly and free to the public! The Cherry Arts is the box office for the festival\, so drop by and pick up a program anytime from April 27th to May 2nd.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/old-greeny-fringe-fest/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="vie cycle":MAILTO:theweddingshowith@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T205548
CREATED:20260414T043204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T043204Z
UID:10007077-1777384800-1777392000@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Volunteer Fair at LIfelong
DESCRIPTION:Lifelong Volunteer Fair: April 28th 2pm – 4pm FREE and open to the public Looking to give back and make a difference in your community?  \nJoin us for an inspiring afternoon with 20 local nonprofit organizations and discover meaningful volunteer opportunities that match your interests and skills. Bonus perks! Visit every vendor and you’ll be eligible to receive a 6-pack of local artisan beer\, plus a Lifelong lip balm\, pen\, and tote bag! Bring a friend and come see how you can make an impact!  \nRegistration appreciated (but not required): https://tinyurl.com/LLVolunteerFair2026
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/volunteer-fair-at-lifelong/
LOCATION:Lifelong\, 119 W COURT ST.\, ITHACA\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lifelong":MAILTO:kcollins@tclifelong.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T205548
CREATED:20260414T042957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T042957Z
UID:10007076-1777401000-1777404600@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Imagine! Pedro X. Molina & Johannes Lehmann in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Soil scientist Johannes Lehmann (member of the National Academy of Science) and cartoonist Pedro X. Molina (recipient of the Vaclav Havel Award for Creative Dissent) discuss their recent creative collaboration on a graphic novel titled HUMUS. This is the first event in a series\, “Imagine! Dialogues on the Power of Imagination as a Public Good\,” celebrating the 25th anniversary of Ithaca City of Asylum.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/imagine-pedro-x-molina-johannes-lehmann-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Tompkins County Public Library\, Borg-Warner West\, 101 E Green St\, Ithaca\, NY 14850\, Ithaca\,\, NY\, 14853\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ithaca City of Asylum":MAILTO:dguaspari@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T205548
CREATED:20260416T204520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T204659Z
UID:10007081-1777482000-1777485600@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:BIPOC Voices In Romance & Fantasy ✨💖
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Buffalo Street Books to discuss I Accidentally Summoned a Demon Boyfriend joined virtually by author Jessica Cage ˚˖𓍢ִ໋❀
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/bipoc-voices-in-romance-fantasy-%e2%9c%a8%f0%9f%92%96/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T205548
CREATED:20260303T210941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T210941Z
UID:10006821-1777482000-1777489200@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:MAKE YOUR OWN VICTORIAN PUZZLE LETTER @ Orozco Gallery
DESCRIPTION:GALLERY HOURS | 2-5PM\n🗓️ Wednesday\, April 29th | ⏰ 5–7 PM\n📍 115 S Cayuga St\, Ithaca\, NY\n🎟️ Sliding scale | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages | Supplies included \n🎨 This April\, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks\, live music\, dance\, storytelling\, and hands-on workshops\, this welcoming sober space invites all ages to gather and celebrate the transformative power of art. \nLearn historic folded letter techniques during Orozco Gallery’s month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture. \n💵 Sliding scale (cash or Venmo)\n🥤 N/A drinks available\n♿ Accessible \n🌐 orozcogallery.com / @orozco_gallery – RSVP info: https://forms.gle/QbVYMMwfEcuVkXLMA \nNow more than ever\, art is an act of resistance and renewal — a way to reclaim joy\, foster dialogue\, and strengthen community bonds. This month-long series is organized and founded by community maker\, curator\, and activist Yen Ospina in collaboration with the Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County\, & Latina/o Studies Program at Cornell University.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/make-your-own-victorian-puzzle-letter-orozco-gallery/
LOCATION:orozco gallery\, 115 s cayuga st\, ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gallery Orozco Ithaca":MAILTO:ospinayen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T205548
CREATED:20260417T144302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T144302Z
UID:10007082-1777485600-1777489200@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Queer Horror Book Club - Grey Dog
DESCRIPTION:A fan of queer horror? Looking to get into the genre? Join us for a discussion on Grey Dog\, led by BSB staff member Anamarie. \nBook club attendees get 10% one (1) purchase in-store!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/queer-horror-book-club-grey-dog/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T205548
CREATED:20260419T204141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T204141Z
UID:10007084-1777550400-1779642000@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Black and White and…
DESCRIPTION:In their show\, Black and White and…\, painter Ileen Kaplan and Photographer David Watkins explore the use of black and white and touches of color to create abstract\, graphic and representational pieces.\n
The show will run from April 30 through May 24\, 2026.  Opening reception Friday\, May 1 from\n5–8pm.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/black-and-white-and/
LOCATION:State of the Art Gallery\, 120 W State St #2\, Ithaca\, 14850\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="State of the Art Gallery":MAILTO:gallery@soag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T205548
CREATED:20260303T210953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T210953Z
UID:10006822-1777572000-1777575600@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:LATIN DANCE CLASS @ Orozco Gallery
DESCRIPTION:GALLERY HOURS 2-6PM\n🗓️ Thursday\, April 30th | ⏰ 6–7 PM\n📍 115 S Cayuga St\, Ithaca\, NY\n🎟️ Sliding scale $10-$20 | 👤 14+ | Beginner Friendly \n🎨 This April\, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks\, live music\, dance\, storytelling\, and hands-on workshops\, this welcoming sober space invites all ages to gather and celebrate the transformative power of art. \nMove and learn Latin dance during Orozco Gallery’s month-long arts & culture celebration. \n💵 Sliding scale (cash or Venmo)\n🥤 N/A drinks available\n♿ Accessible \n🌐 orozcogallery.com / @orozco_gallery – RSVP info: https://forms.gle/QbVYMMwfEcuVkXLMA \nNow more than ever\, art is an act of resistance and renewal — a way to reclaim joy\, foster dialogue\, and strengthen community bonds. This month-long series is organized and founded by community maker\, curator\, and activist Yen Ospina in collaboration with the Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County\, & Latina/o Studies Program at Cornell University.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/latin-dance-class-orozco-gallery/
LOCATION:orozco gallery\, 115 s cayuga st\, ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gallery Orozco Ithaca":MAILTO:ospinayen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T205548
CREATED:20260414T042305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T042305Z
UID:10007075-1777575600-1777579200@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Brassquatch! The Fall Creek Brass Band Musical
DESCRIPTION:Get a sneak peak of Fall Creek Brass Band’s new original musical! We’ll share a selection of scenes and songs from Brassquatch! and round out the evening with some classic Fall Creek tunes.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/brassquatch-the-fall-creek-brass-band-musical/
LOCATION:The Cherry Arts\, 102 Cherry st.\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fall":MAILTO:gessejottlieb@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T205548
CREATED:20260327T151324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T151324Z
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SUMMARY:My Father and the Silver King Launch: Gail Holst-Warhaft
DESCRIPTION:My Father and the Silver King…………… Gail Holst-Warhaft \nHe ran away from home in the East End of London when he was seven years old. He lived on the streets\, joining a gang of child pickpockets and at nine went to sea as a ‘ship’s boy.’ After a grueling trip around Cape Horn\, he returned to London and found a job in a bicycle shop. When one of the first motor cars in London was brought in for repair\, he fell in love with it. By the time he was a teenager\, he had become a chauffeur and driving instructor for coachmen and butlers whose employers wanted to own a car\, often driving customers to the Music Halls and theaters. A favorite melodrama of his day was The Silver King\, a play in which the wronged hero is redeemed after he makes a fortune in a silver mine in South America. When he saw it\, my father made up his mind to become ‘The Silver King.’\nOne of my father’s regular customers was a doctor who took him to Australia as his chauffeur. The doctor\, who had relatives in Australia\, traveled there to bet on the 1905 Melbourne Cup.  My father saw there were only three cars at the race-course. He realized that if he could buy a car he could make money from it. He told the doctor that if he stayed in Australia he thought he could become “a gentleman.” His employer released him and he looked for a way to make money quickly. He was told that cutting sugar cane in Queensland was dangerous and dirty work\, but paid well.  After a season cutting cane my father returned to Melbourne and borrowed enough money to buy a car. A year later he had set up a successful hire-car business.\nMy father and his friends had learned to skate in London\, tying iron blades on their shoes. In Melbourne he went skating at the brand-new ice rink where he soon became a champion figure-skater.  It was there\, at the ‘Glaciarium’\, that he met his future wife\, Gretchen. They soon married and had two children.\nOne day my father saw a sign on a small shed advertising a business for sale for fifty pounds. The owner\, a Frenchwoman called Madame Gouge\, told my father that her late husband had started something new in Australia called “dry cleaning.” My father bought the business and traveled to Europe to learn all he could about dry cleaning. He decided to keep the name of the owner and called his company Gouge Dry Cleaning. It became a great success\, expanding throughout the state until there were over a hundred branches in Victorian towns. Over the next decades he realized his dream of being ‘The Silver King.’ He built a mansion in a fashionable suburb of Melbourne\, and his children went to private schools. Later they became prominent members of Melbourne’s social scene. While my father was away on a business trip to Europe\, my father’s first wife\, Gretchen\, died.  Soon afterwards\, he began courting his wife’s niece\, Marion\, seventeen years his junior\, who would become my mother. They married in 1937 and had a son\, Antony. When the Americans entered the Pacific Theatre in World War II\, officers sent their uniforms to be cleaned there. I was born during the war.\nWhen my father retired\, he bought a poultry farm in Eltham. He made no money from it but we enjoyed living in the country and becoming part of an unusual community of artists. My father had dreamed of showing me the London he had told me so much about\, and when I graduated from the university we traveled to Europe. He was disappointed in London and complained that there was nothing left of his colorful East End. Only at Billingsgate fish market did he catch a glimpse of the cockney world that had formed him and which he had raised his children on.\nI was living in Greece when my father died.  He had visited me there and impressed the Greeks by dancing in a taverna. I often wonder how much of my interest in the Greek music of the 1920s and 30s I owed to my father and to the Music Hall songs he sang to me as a child. His life was\, of course\, a rags-to-riches story not so uncommon in his day\, but writing his story I came to see what an unusual and daring man he had been. One of the most intelligent things he did\, perhaps\, was to marry my studious\, bookish mother\, a marriage that turned out to be as successful as any of his other ventures.
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