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GALLERY HOURS | 2-5PM 🗓️ Wednesday, April 29th | ⏰ 5–7 PM 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 🎟️ Sliding scale | 👨👩👧👦 All ages | Supplies included 🎨 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 ... Read More
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. Book club attendees get 10% one (1) purchase in-store!
On Wednesday, April 29, The History Center is proud to present the work of Ithaca College environmental history students. With the recent disruptive environmental events in our country and around the world, the projects the students have been working on can provide insight into human-environment interactions over time in this place we call Tompkins County. Focusing on the history of ... Read More
You won’t want to miss “jones et al.” live this Wednesday at Room K (K-House Ithaca)! Come hang with this new quintet and groove to eclectic vibes from swing to bossa to R+B and more! jazz quintet ft: julia picker - vocals spencer hadley - trumpet chengoo michalis li - keys carter knight - bass michael millenhaft - drums $10/PWYC
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. The show will run from April 30 through May 24, 2026. Opening reception Friday, May 1 from 5–8pm.
Join Professor of Psychology, Audun Dahl in conversation with colleague David Pizarro, to celebrate the launch of his new book!
GALLERY HOURS 2-6PM 🗓️ Thursday, April 30th | ⏰ 6–7 PM 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 🎟️ Sliding scale $10-$20 | 👤 14+ | Beginner Friendly 🎨 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 ... Read More
Join Autumn Leaves Books for a night of poetry with celebrated local poets Mary Gilliland and Peter Fortunato. Both writers will read from their latest books. Mary Gilliland's collection Within the Shop of the Divine (Arc Publication, 2025) includes poems about grief and recovery, poems "abundant in flora and fauna, rich in life and matter and earthed in the spaces ... Read More
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.
Friday Pop-In Permanent Jewelry Happy Hour ✨ Join us every Friday (all day!) at Fall Creek Atelier for a relaxed, drop-in experience. Get custom-fit, clasp-free permanent jewelry designed for effortless, everyday wear. No appointment needed—just stop by whenever it works for you, bring a friend, and make it a moment. Perfect for: • Friendship bracelets • Couple bracelets • Mother–daughter ... Read More
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