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SUMMARY:Rumba Dance Class @ Orozco Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Ruma DANCE CLASS\n🗓️ Saturday\, May 10th | ⏰ 7–8 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St\, Ithaca\, NY\n🕺 No experience needed • Dance in community • All ages welcome\nJoin us for a lively and fun Rumba dance class led by Lizzy Fajardo\, a proud Colombian dancer with a passion for building community through movement!\nNo dance experience needed—Lizzy’s teaching style is welcoming and easy to follow. You’ll be laughing\, learning\, and connecting through dance in no time.\n💵 Suggested sliding scale donation: $10–$20 (cash only) to support Lizzy’s time and talent.\nMade possible by Yen Ospina & her nomadic Orozco Gallery\, Latino Civic Association\, and the Cornell Rural Humanities grant. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement\n📲 Learn more + optional RSVP: https://orozcogallery.com\n✍️ Sign up for events: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSflVsoR0aE…/viewform…
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/rumba-dance-class-orozco-gallery/
LOCATION:115 S Cayuga St\, 115 S Cayuga St\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Ithaca Community Chorus & Chamber Singers concert:  Choral Gems of the 20th Century
DESCRIPTION:The Ithaca Community Chorus & Chamber Singers will present beloved pieces by two eminent twentieth-century composers at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday\, May 10\, at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church\, 402 North Aurora Street\, Ithaca:  Randall Thompson’s “Frostiana” and “Alleluia\,” and “Lux Aeterna” and “O Magnum Mysterium” by Morten Lauridsen.  Tickets are $20 (students & children free) and are available in advance online at https://acithaca.org/groups/icccs/tickets/ and at the door.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/ithaca-community-chorus-chamber-singers-concert-choral-gems-of-the-20th-century/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Methodist Church\, 402 N Aurora St.\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ithaca Community Chorus &amp%3B Chamber Singers":MAILTO:iccpres@acithaca.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T200000
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SUMMARY:Karaoke at the Brewery!
DESCRIPTION:Come sing your heart out with on-stage karaoke\, hosted by Lil’b!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/karaoke-at-the-brewery-4/
LOCATION:Liquid State Brewery\, 620 W. Green St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T160000
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SUMMARY:SIP AND PAINT CLASS
DESCRIPTION:SIP AND PAINT CLASS\n🗓️ Sunday\, May 11th | ⏰ 4–7 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St\, Ithaca\, NY\n🎨 Supplies included • No experience required • All ages welcome \nLooking for something fun and creative to do? Join Yen Ospina for a whimsical Sip and Paint Class\, where you’ll learn to create your own Bob Ross-style masterpiece in a relaxed\, welcoming atmosphere. No need to be a skilled artist—this class is for everyone\, no matter your experience level! \nAll painting supplies will be provided\, and Yen will guide you step-by-step to create your own serene landscape or abstract painting. \n💵 Suggested sliding scale donation: $30–$40 to cover supplies (cash or Venmo).\n🍹 Non-alcoholic beverages available at the cash bar.\n👚 We recommend bringing an apron to protect your clothes while you paint. \nMade possible by Yen Ospina & her nomadic Orozco Gallery\, Latino Civic Association\, and the Cornell Rural Humanities grant. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement \n📲 Learn more + optional RSVP: https://orozcogallery.com\n✍️ Sign up for events: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflVsoR0aEba04ndzigdS4sj_YzbsM9tIaWqJAH8Kg6mM5O3Q/viewform?usp=preview
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/sip-and-paint-class/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gallery Orozco Ithaca":MAILTO:ospinayen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T190000
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SUMMARY:Ithaca Irrealistic Readings
DESCRIPTION:A boozy reading series featuring authors of the fantastic\, the surreal\, the absurd\, the speculative\, and the odd. \nThis months featured authors are Jennifer Hudak\, David DeGraff\, and Edward Ashton
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/ithaca-irrealistic-readings/
LOCATION:Liquid State Brewery\, 620 W. Green St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Return to the Sky - Tina Morris
DESCRIPTION:Alone in a vast wildlife refuge with little direction and no experience\, a Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology student found herself responsible for a project of historical importance—to bring the Bald Eagle back from near extinction. \nIn Return to the Sky\, Tina Morris\, one of the first women to engage in a raptor reintroduction program\, shares her remarkable story that is as much about the human spirit as it is about birds of prey. \nIn the spring of 1975\, on the eve of the US Bicentennial\, Tina was selected to reintroduce Bald Eagles into New York State in the hope that the species could eventually repopulate eastern North America. Young and female in a male-dominated field\, Tina was handed an assignment to rehabilitate a population that had been devastated by the effects of DDT. The challenges were prodigious—there was no model to emulate for a bird of the eagle’s size\, for one—but Tina soon found that her own path to self-discovery and confidence-building was deeply connected with the survival of the species she was chosen to protect. Ultimately\, Tina spent two years playing “mother” to seven eaglets at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge\, east of Seneca Falls in New York. Driven by her passion\, she discovered unknown reserves of patience\, determination\, and grit. \nAt a time when the mass extinction of bird species is a critical global topic\, Return to the Sky reminds us how\, with a mix of common sense\, resilience\, and resolve\, humans can be effective stewards of the natural world. \nAbout the Author: Tina received her graduate degree from Cornell University in ornithology and wildlife biology. Her research on Bald Eagle Reintroductions was conducted through the Lab of Ornithology and the project took place in Montezuma refuge\, an hour north of Ithaca. She has presented at Montezuma and the Eaton Birding Society in Nov. 2024 and will be giving talks at the Lab of Ornithology and the Onondaga Library in May 2025 as well as the Rochester Bird Club in Nov.2025. The Bald Eagles she reintroduced in 1976-77 are now thriving throughout the Finger Lakes region and enjoyed by residents of Ithaca every day. TIna’s book tells their story of their disappearance and return\, which all should be excited to hear.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/return-to-the-sky-tina-morris/
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:20250514T180000
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SUMMARY:Exploring Masculinity- QuAC Teach in
DESCRIPTION:A teach in discussion on gender expression\, toxic masculinity\, male privilege and more. Exploring queer and cis perspectives. Put on by Queer Anarchy Collective.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/exploring-masculinity-quac-teach-in/
LOCATION:Autumn Leaves Books\, 115 East State Street\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Anarchy Collective - QuAC":MAILTO:QueerAnarchyCollective.Qu.A.C@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T180000
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SUMMARY:Ithaca Children & Youth Chorus Spring Concert
DESCRIPTION:Experience our students’ hard work and talent at the Ithaca Children and Youth Chorus Spring Concert on Wednesday\, May 14th at 6:00 PM in Ford Hall at Ithaca College!\nCome celebrate a renowned Ithaca youth program and support a great cause – all ticket sales go directly to the youth chorus scholarship fund!\nSuggested donation is $10 for individuals and $20 for families.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/ithaca-children-youth-chorus-spring-concert/
LOCATION:Ford Hall at Ithaca College\, 953 Danby Road\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community School of Music &amp%3B Arts":MAILTO:info@csma-ithaca.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T203000
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SUMMARY:VENISSA SANTI 3RIO AFRO-CUBAN MUSIC EVENT
DESCRIPTION:VENISSA SANTI 3RIO AFRO-CUBAN MUSIC EVENT\n🗓️ Wednesday\, May 14th | ⏰ 7–8:30 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St\, Ithaca\, NY\n🎤 Live music • Non-alcoholic drinks • Cash bar • All ages welcome \nExperience the captivating sound of Venissa Santi\, a Cuban-American vocalist and composer whose unique blend of jazz\, Afro-Cuban traditions\, and original songwriting creates an unforgettable musical experience. A Pew Fellow in Folk and Traditional Arts\, Venissa has studied in Cuba and released two critically acclaimed albums\, Bienvenida and Big Stuff: Afro-Cuban Holiday\, earning praise from the likes of Rubén Blades and Danilo Pérez. \nJoin Venissa and her trio\, featuring Michael Stark on piano and Olive Mitra on drums\, as they perform new music and prepare for their upcoming album. \n🍹 Non-alcoholic beverages available at the cash bar.\n🎵 Immerse yourself in the rhythms of Afro-Cuban music and enjoy an evening of cultural celebration. \nMade possible by Yen Ospina & her nomadic Orozco Gallery\, Latino Civic Association\, and the Cornell Rural Humanities grant\, and Einhorn Center for Community Engagement. \n📲 Learn more + optional RSVP: https://orozcogallery.com\n✍️ Sign up for events: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflVsoR0aEba04ndzigdS4sj_YzbsM9tIaWqJAH8Kg6mM5O3Q/viewform?usp=preview
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/venissa-santi-3rio-afro-cuban-music-event/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gallery Orozco Ithaca":MAILTO:ospinayen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T190000
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SUMMARY:Hover - Liza Flum
DESCRIPTION:Join Liza Flum for her Ithaca launch of Hover. A reading will be followed by a discussion with poet Benjamin Garcia. \nAbout Hover:\nPoems in this collection focus on queer polyamorous families\, considering the ways in which people in radical family structures are both highly visible and erased. From hummingbirds to stars\, historical records\, and cemetery monuments\, Flum searches for images to represent lives and loves like her own and to find lasting traces of queer and chosen family. In the poetic lexicon of Hover\, hummingbirds become emblems of ungraspable survival and vitality\, while records on paper and in stone afford enduring\, though limited\, representations. The book explores sexuality\, love\, reproductive choice\, and infertility in sonnets and expansive prose meditations. \nLiza Flum is a poet and teacher. Her poems have appeared in journals including AGNI\, Narrative\, Poet Lore\, and Washington Square Review. She is a recipient of a Barbara Deming Memorial Fund grant\, and her writing has been supported by fellowships from the Saltonstall Foundation\, Vermont Studio Center\, Aspen Summer Words\, and the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center. She lives with her family in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Hover (Omnidawn\, 2025) is her first book. \nBenjamin Garcia is a 2023 National Endowment for the Arts Fellow in poetry. His first collection\, Thrown in the Throat\, was selected for the National Poetry Series\, the Eugene Paul Nassar Poetry Prize\, and was a finalist for the Kate Tufts Discovery Award. He worked for ten years as a sexual health and harm reduction educator in New York’s Finger Lakes region\, where he received the Jill Gonzalez Health Educator Award recognizing contributions to HIV treatment and prevention. A CantoMundo and Lambda Literary fellow\, he serves as core faculty at Alma College’s low-residency MFA program. His poems and essays have appeared or are forthcoming in: AGNI\, American Poetry Review\, Indiana Review\, Kenyon Review\, and New England Review.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/hover-liza-flum/
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:20250515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T200000
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SUMMARY:ARTIST TALKS & WORKSHOPS NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:ARTIST TALKS & WORKSHOPS NIGHT\n🗓️ Thursday\, May 15th | ⏰ 6–8 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St\, Ithaca\, NY \nJoin us for a night of creativity\, storytelling\, and hands-on learning with two incredible textile artists: \n🧵 Sarah Gotowka (Luna Fiber Studio)\nSarah is a textile artist and the owner of Luna Fiber Studio. She will share her current research into Korean indigo fermentation and its historical roots. Following her presentation\, participants can try out weaving through hands-on demonstrations using both a table loom and a backstrap loom. \n🪡 Gabriella Evergreen\nGabriella explores identity\, queerness\, and healing through the traditional Chilean textile form of arpilleras. Learn about their powerful history and engage in hand-sewing techniques to create your own expressive textile piece. \n🎨 Hands-on weaving & sewing\n🧶 Learn from local textile artists \nNon-alcoholic drinks\, cash bar\, all ages welcome! \nMade possible by Yen Ospina & her nomadic Orozco Gallery\, Latino Civic Association\, and the Cornell Rural Humanities grant\, and Einhorn Center for Community Engagement \n📲 Learn more + optional RSVP: orozcogallery.com\n✍️ Sign up for events: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflVsoR0aEba04ndzigdS4sj_YzbsM9tIaWqJAH8Kg6mM5O3Q/viewform?usp=preview
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/artist-talks-workshops-night/
LOCATION:Ithaca Commons\, E. State Street\, Ithaca\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gallery Orozco Ithaca":MAILTO:ospinayen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T200000
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SUMMARY:ARTIST WORKSHOPS NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:ARTIST WORKSHOPS NIGHT\n🗓️ Friday\, May 16th | ⏰ 6–8 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St\, Ithaca\, NY \nCome connect with community and creativity during this special evening of artist talks and interactive workshops featuring two incredible fiber artists: \n🧵 Bevi Wallenstein (Bevi)\nBevi’s art is inspired by the natural world and explores organic forms through fiber. During this workshop\, participants will learn about her creative process and get to try hands-on weaving using cardboard looms and yarn.\n✨ All materials provided. \n🌱 Sarah Lopez\nSarah invites you to explore themes of resilience and growth through fiber. Hear about her artistic journey and join in a hands-on activity that weaves together storytelling and textile art.\n✨ All materials provided. \n🎨 Guided by local Latine artists\n🧶 All ages welcome\, no experience necessary \nNon-alcoholic drinks\, cash bar\, all ages welcome! \nMade possible by Yen Ospina & her nomadic Orozco Gallery\, Latino Civic Association\, and the Cornell Rural Humanities grant\, and Einhorn Center for Community Engagement \n📲 Learn more + optional RSVP: orozcogallery.com\n✍️ Sign up for events: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflVsoR0aEba04ndzigdS4sj_YzbsM9tIaWqJAH8Kg6mM5O3Q/viewform?usp=preview
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/artist-workshops-night/
LOCATION:Ithaca Commons\, E. State Street\, Ithaca\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gallery Orozco Ithaca":MAILTO:ospinayen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T220533
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SUMMARY:Storytime and Fundraiser with Beverly J. Martin Elementary School
DESCRIPTION:Join BJM principal\, staff\, and caregivers for Story Time on Saturday\, May 17 at 12 p.m. at Buffalo Street Books! \nSupport Beverly J. Martin Elementary School during this special fundraising weekend! 20% of all sales will be donated to BJM for free student programming.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/storytime-and-fundraiser-with-beverly-j-martin-elementary-school/
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:20250517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T180000
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CREATED:20250512T153119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T153119Z
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SUMMARY:Rootstock FLX Youth Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 5th Annual Rootstock Festival on Saturday\, May 17 at the Bernie Milton Pavilion on the Ithaca Commons. This free\, family-friendly event features live performances by 14 youth bands and 6 youth dance troupes\, plus over 25 youth entrepreneurs launching their new products and services. Co-produced by New Roots\, YEM\, and Grassroots\, Rootstock is a community celebration of youth creativity in the Finger Lakes.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/rootstock-flx-youth-festival/
LOCATION:Bernie Milton Pavilion\, 100 N. Tioga Street\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14845
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Roots Charter School":MAILTO:mmazza@newrootsschool.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T190000
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SUMMARY:A Derby Affair Fashion Show
DESCRIPTION:A fundraising event\, presented in partnership by Runway for a Cause and Women’s Opportunity Center\, Featuring a fashion show and Derby Day elegance to benefit and empower the women supported by Women’s Opportunity Center.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/a-derby-affair-fashion-show/
LOCATION:Community School of Music and Arts\, 330 East State Street\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Opportunity Center":MAILTO:sking@womensopportunity.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T220533
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SUMMARY:FUNDRAISING SOIREE FOR THE LATINO CIVIC ASSOCIATION
DESCRIPTION:FUNDRAISING SOIREE FOR THE LATINO CIVIC ASSOCIATION\n🗓️ Saturday\, May 17th | ⏰ 6–9 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St\, Ithaca\, NY \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of celebration and support as we raise funds for the Latino Civic Association (LCA)! Together\, we are building a stronger\, more vibrant future for our Latine community in Tompkins County and beyond. \n🎉 Enjoy delicious catering by Zócalo\, and sip on refreshing non-alcoholic drinks as we come together to make a lasting impact. \nEvery dollar raised will go directly toward LCA’s future programming\, including artist events\, youth workshops\, cultural festivals\, and community outreach initiatives that uplift and empower our community. \n💰 Sliding Scale Donation: $20 – $50 \nMake a difference and be a part of shaping the future of the Latine community! \nMade possible by Yen Ospina & her nomadic Orozco Gallery\, Latino Civic Association\, and the Cornell Rural Humanities grant. \n📲 Learn more + optional RSVP: https://orozcogallery.com \n✍️ Sign up for events: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflVsoR0aEba04ndzigdS4sj_YzbsM9tIaWqJAH8Kg6mM5O3Q/viewform?usp=preview
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/fundraising-soiree-for-the-latino-civic-association/
LOCATION:Ithaca Commons\, E. State Street\, Ithaca\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gallery Orozco Ithaca":MAILTO:ospinayen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T220533
CREATED:20250424T135650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T135650Z
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SUMMARY:LILPAD PUPPET THEATRE: ALFONSO’S MINIATURE ORCHESTRA
DESCRIPTION:LILPAD PUPPET THEATRE: ALFONSO’S MINIATURE ORCHESTRA\n🗓️ Sunday\, May 18th | ⏰ 5–6 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St\, Ithaca\, NY \nJoin us for a magical puppet show perfect for children and families! Alfonso’s Miniature Orchestra tells the heartwarming story of Alfonso\, a young boy living with his grandmother in Southern Spain who isn’t allowed to study music—until he meets Rosita\, a guitar master who reveals the instrument’s secrets. \nThis performance introduces classical music to kids through enchanting hand puppets and shadow puppetry\, featuring music from Spanish masters like Grenados\, Albeniz\, and Tárrega. The show is complemented by live music from classically trained guitarist Matthew Ocone\, making it a truly unique experience for all. \n🎶 Great intro to classical music for kids\n🎭 Hand puppets & shadow puppetry bring the story to life \nNon-alcoholic drinks\, cash bar\, all ages welcome! \nMade possible by Yen Ospina & her nomadic Orozco Gallery\, Latino Civic Association\, and the Cornell Rural Humanities grant\, Einhorn Center for Community Engagement \n📲 Learn more + optional RSVP: https://orozcogallery.com \n✍️ Sign up for events: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflVsoR0aEba04ndzigdS4sj_YzbsM9tIaWqJAH8Kg6mM5O3Q/viewform?usp=preview
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/lilpad-puppet-theatre-alfonsos-miniature-orchestra/
LOCATION:Ithaca Commons\, E. State Street\, Ithaca\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gallery Orozco Ithaca":MAILTO:ospinayen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T220533
CREATED:20250508T171347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T171347Z
UID:10004677-1747675800-1747681200@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Wellness in Times of Chaos: Art Therapy Workshop for Helping Professionals
DESCRIPTION:A creative and restorative workshop for professionals in education\, healthcare\, human services\, the arts\, and beyond. Centered on wellness\, connection\, and self-regulation\, in this workshop\, we’ll take time to slow down\, build meaningful connections\, and create together. Through simple\, accessible art activities\, we’ll explore ways to manage stress\, support one another\, and find moments of peace amid uncertainty. This workshop is provided by licensed art therapist and educator Dr. Rochele Royster. \n$5 suggested donation – no one turned away for lack of funds!* \n*We want all interested people to be able to participate\, regardless of the cost. Please contact us for free access to this workshop (email cnatale@csma-ithaca.org\, or call 607-272-1474\, ext 104).
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/wellness-in-times-of-chaos-art-therapy-workshop-for-helping-professionals/
LOCATION:Community School of Music and Arts\, 330 East State Street\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community School of Music &amp%3B Arts":MAILTO:info@csma-ithaca.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T220533
CREATED:20250520T172945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T172945Z
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SUMMARY:36th Annual Juried Photo Show
DESCRIPTION:State of the Art proudly presents our 36th Annual Juried Photography Show. This year’s show accepted photographs from 63 artists from all over New York state.  The jury reviewed 283 images and selected 87 for the show. The exhibit includes landscapes\, portraits\, abstract\, and traditional photography.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/36th-annual-juried-photo-show/2025-05-20/
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:20250520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T220533
CREATED:20250509T190708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T190708Z
UID:10004681-1747764000-1747771200@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Behooved Book Launch - M. Stevenson with Isabel Sterling
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate Behooved on pub-day! Pre-order now for stickers\, a bookmark\, and a bookplate! \nAbout the Book: A charming slow-burn romantasy featuring a duty-bound noblewoman with a chronic illness\, a prince who would rather be in a library than on a throne\, and a magical ride through a world of cozy enchantment \nBianca knows her duty comes before her heart. So when the threat of war looms\, she agrees to marry the neighboring kingdom’s heir. But not all royal weddings are a fairytale\, and Prince Aric\, Bianca’s betrothed\, is cold\, aloof\, and seems to hate her on sight. \nTo make matters worse\, on their wedding night\, an assassination attempt goes awry—leaving Aric magically transformed into a horse. Bianca does what any bride in this situation would do: she mounts her new husband and rides away to safety. \nSunset returns Aric to human form\, but they soon discover the assassination attempt is part of a larger plot against the throne. Worse\, Bianca has been framed for Aric’s murder\, and she’s now saddled with a husband who is a horse by day and a frustratingly attractive man by night. \nAs an unexpected romance begins galloping away with their hearts\, Bianca and Aric must rely on each other to unravel the curse and save the throne. \nM. Stevenson is a writer\, educator\, and naturalist with degrees from Brown University (B.A.\, Geology-Biology) and the University of Idaho (M.Ed.\, Environmental Education). An avid swing dancer\, she’s often found dancing lindy hop or wandering the woods talking to plants and birds. She is a dual US/Irish citizen and is based in the Fingerlakes region of New York.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/behooved-book-launch-m-stevenson-with-isabel-sterling/
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:20250521T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T220533
CREATED:20250424T134453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T134453Z
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SUMMARY:SPANISH STORYTIME FOR FAMILIES
DESCRIPTION:SPANISH STORYTIME FOR FAMILIES\n🗓️ Wednesday\, May 21st | ⏰ 5–6 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St\, Ithaca\, NY\n🥤 Non-alcoholic drinks + cash bar | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome \nChildren of all ages and their caregivers are invited to a fun-filled Spanish storytime featuring songs\, rhymes\, stories\, and crafts—all in Spanish! This lively and interactive session is a fantastic opportunity for families to immerse themselves in the Spanish language together in a warm and welcoming environment. \nLed by native speakers and community members\, this event offers a playful and inclusive space to explore language through music\, movement\, and creativity. Whether you’re fluent or just beginning to learn Spanish\, everyone is welcome to sing along\, clap to the rhythm\, and create something special to take home. \nHosted in connection with the We Are La Voz: Resilience Through Art exhibition\, this storytime is part of a month-long celebration of Latine voices\, culture\, and storytelling through art and community events. Made possible by Yen Ospina & her nomadic Orozco Gallery\, Latino Civic Association\, Cornell Rural Humanities grant\, Einhorn Center for Community Engagement \n📲 Learn more + optional RSVP: https://orozcogallery.com \n✍️ Sign up for events: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflVsoR0aEba04ndzigdS4sj_YzbsM9tIaWqJAH8Kg6mM5O3Q/viewform?usp=preview
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/spanish-storytime-for-families/
LOCATION:Ithaca Commons\, E. State Street\, Ithaca\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gallery Orozco Ithaca":MAILTO:ospinayen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T220533
CREATED:20250509T190626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T190626Z
UID:10004682-1747929600-1747936800@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Mother of Bourbon - Eric Goodman
DESCRIPTION:Mother of Bourbon – Eric Goodman\nMother of Bourbon: The Greatest American Whiskey Story Never Told is the never-before-told story of a pioneering and visionary woman who achieved success in a system designed to suppress her\, and against a government that strived to repress her. Mary’s courage and determination are the hallmarks that live on today in Mary Dowling Whiskey\, as extraordinary and distinctive as the woman whose name it bears. \nEric Goodman is the author of seven previous novels\, including Curveball (2024). Educated at Yale and Stanford\, Goodman lives in Sonoma County and Mecklenburg\, New York. For many years\, he directed the creative writing program at Miami University (Ohio). His previous novels have been named Indies Finalist for General Fiction and Silver Book of the Year for Gay/Lesbian Fiction. He likes his whiskey neat.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/mother-of-bourbon-eric-goodman/
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:20250523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T220533
CREATED:20250424T164114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T164114Z
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SUMMARY:ARTIST WORKSHOPS NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:ARTIST WORKSHOPS NIGHT\n🗓️ Friday\, May 23rd | ⏰ 6–8 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St\, Ithaca\, NY \nCelebrate Latine creativity and storytelling with two immersive\, hands-on workshops that explore fashion\, identity\, and community expression: \n♻️ Hilos De Vicky Workshop\nDiscover this Cuban brand that blends recycled materials with modern Yoruba-inspired fashion. Participants will create jewelry or accessories from upcycled materials while learning about sustainable fashion.\n✨ All materials provided; beginner-friendly. \n🧵 Pilar Gutierrez Workshop\nThrough a Latine lens\, Pilar will guide you in a reflective zine-making activity that explores identity\, personal narrative\, and shared experience.\n✨ Step-by-step zine creation using mixed media; all supplies included. \n💫 Fashion & storytelling through recycled art\n📚 Personal zines rooted in cultural identity\n👥 Welcoming\, hands-on\, and for all levels \nNon-alcoholic drinks\, cash bar\, all ages welcome! \nMade possible by Yen Ospina & her nomadic Orozco Gallery\, Latino Civic Association\, and the Cornell Rural Humanities grant\, and Einhorn Center for Community Engagement \n📲 Learn more + optional RSVP: orozcogallery.com\n✍️ Sign up for events: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflVsoR0aEba04ndzigdS4sj_YzbsM9tIaWqJAH8Kg6mM5O3Q/viewform?usp=preview
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/artist-workshops-night-2/
LOCATION:Ithaca Commons\, E. State Street\, Ithaca\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gallery Orozco Ithaca":MAILTO:ospinayen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T220533
CREATED:20250512T040302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T040302Z
UID:10004687-1748095200-1748106000@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Eidolon Yacht\, paintings by Tim Merrick
DESCRIPTION:Kitchen Theatre Company is pleased to present EIDOLON YACHT\, an exhibition of paintings in the Judith Holiday Gallery by Tim Merrick.\nOpening Saturday May 24th\, 2 -5 pm. \nMerrick’s paintings are built as much as they are painted\, constructed with the precision and material sensitivity of a seasoned carpenter\, which he is\, in fact.His measured and deliberate action\, reveals a story that is seen in the the accident of paint and movement within a strict geometry\, like divination.\nThe paintings are filled with chance and action\, yet pristinely neutral. This is rare and beautiful in art. We can step into these quiet spaces.“I am inspired by faded memories\, half understood moods\, images and ideas seen out of the corner of one’s eye”\nPlease join us Saturday May24th to meet Tim and see this vibrant exhibition. Enjoy refreshments and fine conversation on a spring afternoon. 2 -5 pm
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/eidolon-yacht-paintings-by-tim-merrick/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kitchen Theatre Company":MAILTO:info@kitchentheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T220533
CREATED:20250424T135153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T141017Z
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SUMMARY:FRIDA MOVIE NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:FRIDA MOVIE NIGHT\n🗓️ Saturday\, May 24th | ⏰ 6–8 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St\, Ithaca\, NY \nRelax and unwind as we dive into the life and art of the iconic Mexican painter\, Frida Kahlo\, in this creative storytelling movie. Learn more about her passionate journey\, struggles\, and the legacy she left behind. \nBring your own pillows and blankets for a cozy viewing experience—we recommend bringing a pad if you can\, as the movie will be shown on the ground. Popcorn will be available for a perfect movie night vibe. \n🖼️ Creative storytelling movie about Frida\n🍿 Popcorn provided \nNon-alcoholic drinks\, cash bar\, all ages welcome! \nMade possible by Yen Ospina & her nomadic Orozco Gallery\, Latino Civic Association\, and the Cornell Rural Humanities grant\, and Einhorn Center for Community Engagement \n📲 Learn more + optional RSVP: https://orozcogallery.com \n✍️ Sign up for events: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflVsoR0aEba04ndzigdS4sj_YzbsM9tIaWqJAH8Kg6mM5O3Q/viewform?usp=preview
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/frida-movie-night/
LOCATION:Ithaca Commons\, E. State Street\, Ithaca\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gallery Orozco Ithaca":MAILTO:ospinayen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T220533
CREATED:20250424T134411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T134411Z
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SUMMARY:ZINE WORKSHOP WITH YEN OSPINA
DESCRIPTION:ZINE WORKSHOP WITH YEN OSPINA\n🗓️ Sunday\, May 25th | ⏰ 4–6 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St\, Ithaca\, NY \nJoin artist Yen Ospina for a fun\, hands-on zine workshop! Learn how to create your very own pocket-sized zine using just an 8.5×11 paper. This workshop will guide you step-by-step\, all while enjoying music and connecting with community members. \n✨ What to Bring: \nScissors ✂️ \nGlue Stick 🖇️\n(Other supplies provided) \nTables and chairs will be set up for your comfort\, and all ages are welcome to get creative and express themselves! \nNon-alcoholic drinks\, cash bar\, all ages welcome! \nMade possible by Yen Ospina & her nomadic Orozco Gallery\, Latino Civic Association\, and the Cornell Rural Humanities grant\, and Einhorn Center for Community Engagement \n📲 Learn more + optional RSVP: https://orozcogallery.com\n✍️ Sign up for events: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflVsoR0aEba04ndzigdS4sj_YzbsM9tIaWqJAH8Kg6mM5O3Q/viewform?usp=preview
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/zine-workshop-with-yen-ospina/
LOCATION:Ithaca Commons\, E. State Street\, Ithaca\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gallery Orozco Ithaca":MAILTO:ospinayen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T220533
CREATED:20250509T190555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T190555Z
UID:10004683-1748365200-1748374200@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Justin Cox\, Alyssa Perry\, Hilary Plum & Zach Savich - A Reading
DESCRIPTION:Justin Cox\, Alyssa Perry\, Hilary Plum\, and Zach Savich are coming to Ithaca from the midwest\, having written extraordinary books of fiction\, poetry\, and memoir-for-performance. For this genre-blurring event\, our four talented visitors will each read from their new books\, all published within the past year\, and then Tompkins County Poet Laureate Dan Rosenberg will lead a Q&A. \nJustin Cox’s debut collection of poetry\, Stock Pond\, catalogs ecological and social impacts of industrial agriculture in the rural and the remote. Justin teaches at the University of Iowa and has been a fellow at the International Institute of Modern Letters in Wellington\, New Zealand. \nAlyssa Perry is poetry editor at the Cleveland Review of Books and an editor at the small press publisher Rescue Press. Her debut collection of poetry\, Oily Doily\, offers music as intricate and remorseless as its subjects: empire\, centuries of bourgeois kitsch\, 80s flicks\, tech strip-mining our curiosity\, sympathy\, and desire for solidarity. \nHilary Plum\, author of five books of poetry\, fiction\, and nonfiction\, including the acclaimed Hole Studies\, will read from her new novel\, State Champ: the lucid\, strange\, and deeply metal story of a woman risking her life and finding her own way to protest the end of abortion rights. \nZach Savich\, author of many award-winning works of poetry and prose\, will read from his new book of memoir-for-performance\, A Field of Telephones. This endlessly surprising book combines fictional lectures\, performance texts\, archival hijinks\, and the personal\, considering how “influence” can offer more than critical ventriloquism and how a “student” is one whose disorientations can reorient the field.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/justin-cox-alyssa-perry-hilary-plum-zach-savich-a-reading/
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:20250528T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T220533
CREATED:20250424T164359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T164359Z
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SUMMARY:ARTIST TALKS & WORKSHOP NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:ARTIST TALKS & WORKSHOP NIGHT\n🗓️ Wednesday\, May 28th | ⏰ 6–8 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St\, Ithaca\, NY \nJoin us for a powerful and poetic evening led by Colombian artists Dorelly Johanna Villareal Martinez\, Lua Arroyo\, and local poet Yessica Martinez. This collaborative workshop invites participants to activate memory through color\, using poetry as a guide for reflection and creativity. \n✨ Together\, you’ll craft a circular thread necklace\, weaving personal and ancestral stories into fiber. The activity draws from mystical\, feminine\, and cultural energies—a grounding and creative experience for all levels. \n🎨 Poetry meets jewelry weaving\n🧶 Materials provided; no experience necessary\n🌈 Explore memory\, identity & ancestral connection through color \nNon-alcoholic drinks\, cash bar\, all ages welcome! \nMade possible by Yen Ospina & her nomadic Orozco Gallery\, Latino Civic Association\, and the Cornell Rural Humanities grant\, and Einhorn Center for Community Engagement. \n📲 Learn more + optional RSVP: orozcogallery.com\n✍️ Sign up for events: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflVsoR0aEba04ndzigdS4sj_YzbsM9tIaWqJAH8Kg6mM5O3Q/viewform?usp=preview
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/artist-talks-workshop-night/
LOCATION:Ithaca Commons\, E. State Street\, Ithaca\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gallery Orozco Ithaca":MAILTO:ospinayen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T220533
CREATED:20250527T142700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T142700Z
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SUMMARY:Nuclear NY Southern Tier Kickoff Social Event
DESCRIPTION:Kickoff meeting of the Southern Tier Chapter of Nuclear NY\, a nonprofit organization that educates and advocates for nuclear power as part of the energy mix for a sustainable\, prosperous\, energy abundant future. \nWe’ll spend an hour at the Tompkins County Library Borg Warner room and then head over to the Monks on the Commons (120 S Aurora Street) to continue conversations and community building in an informal setting. \nAgenda: 6-7 pm at the library\, 7-8 pm out for drinks/social\n* Very brief intros (5 mins)\n* Short intro to “Why Nuclear Power?” (5 mins)\n* Short intro to the NYS Blueprint for Advanced Nuclear Power (5 mins)\n* Purpose and history of Nuclear NY with guest hosts from downstate and potentially other nuclear orgs (20 mins)\n* Actions we can take to support nuclear (10 mins). You could bring a laptop so you can submit advocacy emails in real time.\n* Discuss ways folks want to get involved\, connections we have to relevant organizations\, rotating meeting locations across the Southern Tier\, etc. (15 mins) \n7 pm – 8 pm\nWalk over to the Monks on the Commons (Marriott Ithaca Downtown) and hang out to get to know each other better.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/nuclear-ny-southern-tier-kickoff-social-event/
LOCATION:Tompkins County Public Library\, 101 E. Green Street\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tompkins County Public Library Foundation":MAILTO:foundationinfo@tcplfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T220533
CREATED:20250424T164445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T144013Z
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SUMMARY:ARTIST WORKSHOP NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:ARTIST WORKSHOP NIGHT\n🗓️ Thursday\, May 29th | ⏰ 7–9 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St\, Ithaca\, NY \nSpend the evening immersed in fiber\, paint\, and cultural storytelling with two incredible Latin American artists: \n🧶 Ju Quaresma (Viva Acres) — Brazilian-Latina shepherd and fiber artist sharing her wool transformation journey. Learn about her wet felting process\, explore her tools\, felted creations\, and even see adorable sheep photos! Then\, try your hand at a hands-on felting activity—cozy\, fun\, and beginner-friendly. \n🧵 Loreto Molina (Painting Mujeres) — Chilean artist using painting and embroidery to uplift women’s stories and strength. Discover the cultural power of Chilean embroidery\, then experiment with acrylic and thread to create pieces that reflect your own identity and resilience. \n🎨 Hands-on painting\, felting & embroidery\n🐑 Sheep-inspired fiber art & cultural exploration\n✨ All materials provided\, all levels welcome \nNon-alcoholic drinks\, cash bar\, all ages welcome! \nMade possible by Yen Ospina & her nomadic Orozco Gallery\, Latino Civic Association\, and the Cornell Rural Humanities grant\, and Einhorn Center for Community Engagement. \n📲 Learn more + optional RSVP: orozcogallery.com\n✍️ Sign up for events: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflVsoR0aEba04ndzigdS4sj_YzbsM9tIaWqJAH8Kg6mM5O3Q/viewform?usp=preview
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/artist-workshop-night/
LOCATION:Ithaca Commons\, E. State Street\, Ithaca\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gallery Orozco Ithaca":MAILTO:ospinayen@gmail.com
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