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SUMMARY:Brassquatch! The Fall Creek Brass Band Musical
DESCRIPTION:The Fall Creek Brass Band is creating an original musical. Step into the hidden world of the Brassquatch\, a legendary forest-dwelling community with a sound as big as their footprints. When our young hero fails his coming-of-age ritual\, he’s thrust into an unexpected journey to discover who he is\, where he belongs\, and what it truly means to find your voice. \nBlending New Orleans-style brass\, gospel\, pop\, and musical theatre\, Brassquatch! The Fall Creek Brass Band Musical will bring a funky\, joyful sound to the stage\, powered by the live energy of the Fall Creek Brass Band. \nThis show will be presented with minimal staging and scripts in hand\, with a focus on the storytelling and original music.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/brassquatch-the-fall-creek-brass-band-musical-2/2026-08-03/
LOCATION:Hangar Theatre\, 801 Taughannock Blvd.\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 Bar(d) Crawl - Act 3
DESCRIPTION:The Ithaca Shakespeare Company (ISC) invites audiences to experience Shakespeare in a new way with the Summer 2026 Bar(d) Crawl\, a three-part performance series staged at popular venues throughout Ithaca.  \nThe Bar(d) Crawl will feature three free\, immersive nights of scenes\, songs\, and sonnets performed at various bars in downtown Ithaca. The series concludes on Saturday\, August 2 at a surprise location to be announced. Follow our social media (@ithacashakespearecompany) for updates! \nDesigned to bring live theater into social gathering spaces\, the Bar(d) Crawl combines Shakespearean performance with Ithaca’s vibrant hospitality scene\, creating a casual\, engaging experience for both theater lovers and newcomers alike.  \nCome on out\, grab a drink\, and spend the night with your favorite Shakespeare characters!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/summer-2026-bard-crawl-act-3/
LOCATION:TBD\, TBD\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Eureka Day
DESCRIPTION:At Eureka Day School in Berkeley\, California\, all decisions are made by consensus\, diversity of opinion is valued\, and vaccinations are a personal matter. But when a mumps outbreak hits the school\, tensions rise\, truth becomes subjective\, and community conversations reach a hilarious fever pitch. Now the board of directors must confront the central question of our time: how do you find consensus when you can’t agree on the facts? A remarkably relevant comedy for our times. Winner of the 2025 Tony Award for Best Revival. \n“Irresistibly hilarious” -The Washington Post \nPerformances\nSaturday\, July 25 at 7:30 pm (preview)\nSunday\, July 26 at 2:30 pm (opening)\nTuesday\, July 28 at 7:30 pm\nWednesday\, July 29 at 7:30 pm\nThursday\, July 30 at 7:30 pm\nFriday\, July 31 at 7:30 pm\nSaturday\, August 1 at 2:30 & 7:30 pm\nSunday\, August 2 at 2:30 pm \nEureka Day contains adult language\, sexual references and adult themes; recommended for ages 13 and up.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/eureka-day/2026-08-02/
LOCATION:Hangar Theatre\, 801 Taughannock Blvd.\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hangar Theatre":MAILTO:Boxoffice@hangartheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T170000
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SUMMARY:2026 CONTINUUM SHOWCASE
DESCRIPTION:THE CONTINUUM SHOWCASE IS AN ANNUAL FREE EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. 10 short films from local and international filmmakers. catch this moment in the continuum of cinema. \nPROGRAM:\ndynamics (teo baehler) | 14:32 | netherlands\nblacketbleu. (katherine mary jane quinn) | 2:47 | usa\nairbag (steven hoehl) | 9:46 | usa\nliving with mr. fishy (scott ackerson) | 21:45 | usa\nrite of passage (nikola radivojevic) | 10:32 | serbia\nthe world is yours (brenda emery) | 12:14 | usa\nchrysalis (robin lochmann) | 6:05 | germany\nbestiary (anne zinne-justin) | 24:50 | france\nbear chasing man (dave honegger) | 1:26 | switzerland\nfollowed by\nfreetime (lj fitch // host film) | 27:35 | usa \nTheater 5 has 180 seats\, to secure your spot\, RSVP/inquiries can be sent to thesolutionfilm2021@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/2026-continuum-showcase/
LOCATION:Cinemapolis\, 120 W Green St\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
ORGANIZER;CN="liam james fitch":MAILTO:thesolutionfilm2021@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T170000
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SUMMARY:For the Love of Labor: The Life of Pauline Newman
DESCRIPTION:Join Cathryn J. Prince for an author reading\, in conversation with Jill Swenson! \nAbout the book: From her start as one of the youngest activists in US history\, Pauline Newman helped shape the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union (ILGWU) into a dominant force in industrial America. Cathryn J. Prince tells the story of a self-educated Jewish immigrant who dedicated herself to a legion of causes and lifelong battles against sexism and classism. \nPrince follows Newman’s life from a youth split between Lithuania and New York City sweatshops to her work as an advisor to New Deal–era labor secretary Frances Perkins. Newman’s long hours at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory informed her entrée into labor activism. In the following years\, she tirelessly advocated for workers\, ran for New York Secretary of State as a socialist\, and became the first woman to serve as the ILGWU general organizer. Her interest in the health of workers led to service on the Joint Board of Sanitary Control and a decades-long term as education director of the ILGWU health center. Membership in Eleanor Roosevelt’s circle opened doors to government positions and advisory roles that continued into the postwar era. Prince also weaves in the details of Newman’s fifty-year relationship with a woman\, her struggles with her sexual identity\, and her final years. \nEngaging and panoramic\, For the Love of Labor is the first major biography of an important figure in labor and women’s history. \nAbout the author: Cathryn J. Prince is an adjunct professor of journalism at Fordham University. Her books include Queen of the Mountaineers: The Trailblazing Life of Fanny Bullock Workman and American Daredevil: The Extraordinary Life of Richard Halliburton\, the World’s First Celebrity Travel Writer.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/for-the-love-of-labor-the-life-of-pauline-newman/
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:20260801T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T170000
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SUMMARY:"Seeing Ithaca Through the Eyes of Artists"
DESCRIPTION:Seeing Ithaca\, August 2026 \nThe State of the Art Gallery will be sponsoring “Seeing Ithaca: Through the Eyes of Artists” for the fourth year. It will take place in galleries and artist studios during the month of August\, 2026 and is a celebration of art and artists in the Ithaca area. \nThe State of the Art Gallery members will each show Ithaca inspired work in the gallery and many will have invited guests show with them.  A special feature this year is a wall dedicated to school children who have been part of the gallery’s outreach program.  Students from Belle Sherman\, Beverly J. Martin\, and Ithaca High School will display their art in the gallery. That inclusion is always very popular with parents and friends of the young artists. \nThe Gallery will host several special events during the month.  First Friday Gallery Night is August 7th\, 5-8 P.M. This event usually attracts hundreds of visitors. The monthly “Look Club” will take place on Sunday\, August 16th\, 2-3 P.M. at the gallery and is open to all to join the discussion of how to really look at art. The Ithaca Garden Club will have a special collaboration in the gallery over the weekend of August 21-23 (12-5 each day) to celebrate “Art in Bloom”. This event is an opportunity for garden club designers to create an arrangement that reflects the essence of their chosen piece of art on the walls. This has become a very popular weekend to share the creativity of the floral arrangers. \nOn August 29th from 12 to 5 pm\, many artists\, listed on the website\, will open their working studios to the public\, and visitors can have a deeper look into their art making process. Studios are located throughout Tompkins county. The State of the Art Gallery will be open that afternoon as well\, with several gallery members available for informal art talks.  \nWe have a dedicated website\, seeingithaca.org \, that lists all the galleries involved with this project as well as all the artists with open studios. The other galleries that will be celebrating this event are The Gallery at South Hill (950 Danby Road)\, Danby Gathery Art Works (1774 Danby Road) and the Mink Gallery (614 N. Cayuga Street). \nThe organizers are hoping not only to have great displays of the art\, but also to get artists and art lovers to meet and expand the liveliness and community of all of Ithaca.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/seeing-ithaca-through-the-eyes-of-artists-3/2026-08-01/
LOCATION:State of the Art Gallery\, 120 W State St #2\, Ithaca\, 14850\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T130000
DTSTAMP:20260629T135817Z
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SUMMARY:Visions FCU Kids Summer Bash
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 2nd Annual Kids Summer Bash\, a free event celebrating Youth Month and the end of summer hosted at the Visions Amphitheater in Ithaca! Families can enjoy a petting zoo\, face painting\, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream\, and interactive activities from local partners including the Tompkins County Public Library\, YMCA\, Racker\, Cayuga Health\, and the Ithaca Youth Bureau. \nAll activities and refreshments are free!\nThe first 50 kids in attendance will receive a free backpack filled with school supplies. \nRecommended for children 10 and under and their families.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/visions-fcu-kids-summer-bash/
LOCATION:Visions FCU Amphitheater\, 408 Elmira Road\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Visions Federal Credit Union":MAILTO:events@visionsfcu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T190000
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SUMMARY:De-Escalation Training with QuAc
DESCRIPTION:A training with the Queer Anarchy Collective! \nLet’s talk about de-escalation in protests\, with cops\, while doing mutual aid + more! There will be a Q&A and the opportunity to practice. \nMasks are required for this event!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/de-escalation-training-with-quac-2/
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:20260730T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T170000
DTSTAMP:20260706T171811Z
CREATED:20260706T171811Z
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SUMMARY:The Land of Everlasting Sky: Jill Swenson in Conversation with Eleanor Henderson
DESCRIPTION:About the book: For fans of the series Finding Your Roots\, a compelling memoir about how land connects us all—and how\, if we are to mend our relations to each other and the earth\, we must first reckon with our past\, no matter how distant\, shameful\, or tragic. \nWhen Jill Swenson returns to her mother’s hometown after her funeral\, she finds a new Seven Clans Casino under construction in Warroad\, Minnesota\, on Lake of the Woods. There\, she learns\, Red Lake Nation has recently dispossessed descendants of Ojibway spiritual leader Kakaygeesick from their land—land where the family has lived for the last two centuries—and has also denied them tribal membership. \nIn searching for answers\, Jill meets the great-grandson of Kakaygeesick. Over weeks\, months\, and years\, a friendship forms between them\, and Jill gradually discovers what allotments\, blood quantum\, and the history of the Bureau of Indian Affairs have to do with her\, the great-granddaughter of immigrants who homesteaded on reservation land. Estranged from her father\, still mourning the suicide of her husband and the loss of their farm in upstate New York\, and now grieving her mother’s death\, Jill has spent decades trying to put the past behind her—but discovers the only path forward is to reckon with history. \nClear-eyed and yet deeply personal\, The Land of Everlasting Sky is a compelling exploration of the history we inherit and our relationships to land and each other. \nAbout the author: Jill D. Swenson grew up in the Twin Cities and moved to Wisconsin in high school. She graduated from Lawrence University and earned an MA and PhD from The University of Chicago before going on to teach journalism and media studies at the University of Georgia-Athens and earn tenure at Ithaca College. For a decade she lived off the grid on a small-scale sustainable farm in upstate New York; now she lives in Appleton\, Wisconsin\, where she works as an editor and literary consultant\, belongs to a curling club and a poetry group\, and enjoys walking her dog. \nEleanor Henderson is the author of two novels and a memoir\, Everything I Have is Yours. She is a professor of fiction writing at Ithaca College and is working on a new novel\, The Galaxy.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/the-land-of-everlasting-sky-jill-swenson-in-conversation-with-eleanor-henderson/
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:20260729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T190000
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SUMMARY:Queer Horror Book Club - Patricia Wants to Cuddle
DESCRIPTION:A fan of queer horror? Looking to get into the genre? Join us for a discussion on Patricia Wants to Cuddle\, led by BSB staff members Anamarie and Alex. \nBook club attendees get 10% one (1) purchase in-store!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/queer-horror-book-club-patricia-wants-to-cuddle/
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:20260729T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T180000
DTSTAMP:20260706T171251Z
CREATED:20260706T171251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T171251Z
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SUMMARY:Hot People Read Book Club ˚˖𓍢ִ໋❀
DESCRIPTION:Did somebody say rebrand? We are switching it up this summer! Different name\, same mission: uplifting Black\, Indigenous\, Latine\, queer\, AANHPI\, disabled and neurodivergent authors. Everyone is welcome! \nJoin us to discuss You Made a Fool of Death with your Beauty by author Akwaeke Emezi ˚˖𓍢ִ໋❀ \nA contemporary romance novel about a woman wanting to heal from a big loss\, ends up in a luxury trip to a tropical island. Her journey questions: how far is she willing to go for a second chance at love? \nJoin Hot People Read for discounts and giveaways throughout the year!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/hot-people-read-book-club-%cb%9a%cb%96%f0%93%8d%a2%d6%b4%e0%bb%8b%e2%9d%80/
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:20260728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T203000
DTSTAMP:20260709T153326Z
CREATED:20260709T153326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T153326Z
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SUMMARY:Calligraphy: Intro to Broad Edge
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning calligraphy\, but not sure where to start? This 2.5-hour workshop will walk you through the basics of broad edge calligraphy. You’ll learn how to use a broad edge calligraphy pen\, get familiar with some fundamental concepts\, and explore several different calligraphy scripts\, like uncials\, carolingian\, foundational\, blackletter\, and italic.  \nSeats are limited\, so reserve your spot today! Calligraphy supplies available to rent or purchase. Class will be held at Hammerstone’s downtown Ithaca location.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/calligraphy-intro-to-broad-edge/
LOCATION:Hammerstone School\, 720 W Green St\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brenna O'Toole":MAILTO:brenna@brennaotoole.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T170000
DTSTAMP:20260722T163606Z
CREATED:20260721T022420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T163606Z
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SUMMARY:Commons Connector: Visioning Session
DESCRIPTION:Join the Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) and Whitham Planning & Design on July 28th\, from 3pm – 5pm for an open presentation to discuss data collected from the (3) DIA & AARP Walk Audit sessions. These data will help to shape possible improvements to make Downtown more navigable and intriguing. \nLight refreshments and food will be provided. No registration is required for this event. All are welcome! \nCommons Connector: Visioning Session Location to be at CAP ArtSpace at 110 N Tioga St.\, Ithaca\, NY 14850 (Inside the History Center)
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/commons-connector-public-review-session/
LOCATION:CAP Art Space in The History Center on The Commons\, The Commons\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Downtown Ithaca":MAILTO:Adam@downtownithaca.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T210000
DTSTAMP:20260716T163332Z
CREATED:20260716T163332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T163332Z
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SUMMARY:Open Swim\, Material Objects\, & Kid Tested at K House!
DESCRIPTION:Alt Rock show at Room K (K House Karaoke downstairs) on Sunday\, July 26th! Featuring local favorites Open Swim and Material Objects\, and Kid Tested from Cleveland\, OH! $5 at the door or PWYC\, Doors 6:30\, music 7pm!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/open-swim-material-objects-kid-tested-at-k-house/
CATEGORIES:Featured
ORGANIZER;CN="Open Swim":MAILTO:openswim322@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T200000
DTSTAMP:20260707T164813Z
CREATED:20260707T164813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T164813Z
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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 Bar(d) Crawl - Act 2
DESCRIPTION:The Ithaca Shakespeare Company (ISC) invites audiences to experience Shakespeare in a new way with the Summer 2026 Bar(d) Crawl\, a three-part performance series staged at popular venues throughout Ithaca.  \nThe Bar(d) Crawl will feature three free\, immersive nights of scenes\, songs\, and sonnets performed at various bars in downtown Ithaca. Act 2 will perform on Sunday\, July 26\, at Liquid State Brewing Company\, where audiences can enjoy Shakespeare in a lively\, social setting. \nDesigned to bring live theater into social gathering spaces\, the Bar(d) Crawl combines Shakespearean performance with Ithaca’s vibrant hospitality scene\, creating a casual\, engaging experience for both theater lovers and newcomers alike.  \nCome on out\, grab a drink\, and spend the night with your favorite Shakespeare characters!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/summer-2026-bard-crawl-act-2/
LOCATION:Liquid State Brewery\, 620 W. Green St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T130000
DTSTAMP:20260622T180420Z
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SUMMARY:Finding Nemo
DESCRIPTION:In the musical adaptation of the beloved film\, overly-protective clownfish dad Marlin searches desperately for little Nemo\, who has been captured by a scuba diver and imprisoned in a fish tank in Australia. As father and son battle danger and fear to reunite\, they meet wonderful friends who help them go with the flow and keep on swimming\, no matter how dark the journey seems. \nPerformances:\nFriday\, July 24 @ 10 am\nFriday\, July 24 @ Noon\nSaturday\, July 25 @ 10 am\nSaturday\, July 25 @ Noon\nSunday\, July 26 @ Noon \nNote: Finding Nemo takes place in the Hangar’s outdoor tent; seats in the back two rows of all sections are on raised platforms.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/finding-nemo/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:Hangar Theatre\, 801 Taughannock Blvd.\, Ithaca\, 14850
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hangar Theatre":MAILTO:Boxoffice@hangartheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T010000
DTSTAMP:20260722T174138Z
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SUMMARY:Club QSpace
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for round 3!! 🔔💖🪩 \nClub QSpace returns – featuring a whole new cast! \n@justalex.drag and @officially.jaida will be providing the beats *in drag* along with some pop up performances\, and the Romanian pop princess herself\, @debetacredit \, is the featured performer of the night — and you don’t want to miss the mixes she has up her sleeve 👀 \nEscape the heat outside by turning it up inside on the dance floor 🔥 \nCocktails and mocktails provided by @khousekaraoke and a SAFE QUEER SPACE is provided by @qspace.ithaca \nWhat is Club Q Space?\nIt’s a queer dance party in partnership with @qspace.ithaca and @khousekaraoke with pop up drag and burlesque performances throughout the night! Each event will have a rotating cast of performers and DJs! \nGet ready to dance\, shake\, and party all night long. Free entry for all Q Pass Members. \nDownstairs @khousekaraoke – 121 W State St\, Ithaca \nSaturday July 25\, 10pm\n21+\n$5 Cash\nFREE for QPass Members!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/club-qspace/
LOCATION:K-House Karaoke & Arts Hub\, 121 W Martin Luther King Jr St\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="QSpace":MAILTO:marketingkhouse@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T150000
DTSTAMP:20260623T013659Z
CREATED:20260623T013659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T013659Z
UID:10007721-1784988000-1784991600@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Echo: Writing Workshop with nicole v. basta
DESCRIPTION:These generative writing workshops led by poet laureate nicole v. basta will invite students to engage with the texts of other poets/writers as a starting point\, a place to echo outward from into their own work. Multi-step prompts and questions will guide us. This class is for any writer\, creator\, thinker\, dreamer\, human looking for insight into their creativity that doesn’t come from straightforward thinking. We will begin from ancient and modern work\, poetry and prose. Participants will be encouraged to keep their pen moving and will be invited into intentional space that allows for creative\, generative\, radical play on the page in a low stakes\, supportive way.  Texts by Rainer Maria Rilke\, Ariana Reines\, Lucille Clifton\, Sappho\, Frank Stanford\, bell hooks\, Carl Phillips\, Mahmoud Darwish etc. \nFor 07/25 session\, please register with CAP here. \n6/28 workshop is sponsored by Poets & Writers. 7/25 workshop is a part of the Spring Writes Literary Festival sponsored by Community Arts Partnership.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/echo-writing-workshop-with-nicole-v-basta-2/
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:20260725T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260713T132939Z
CREATED:20260713T132939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T132939Z
UID:10007994-1784970000-1784980800@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Ithaca Shred Day
DESCRIPTION:Got old documents and electronics piling up? Stop by Beginnings Credit Union’s annual Ithaca Shred Day to shred and recycle them.  \nFree and open to the general public. \n**Limit two boxes of paper per household. Please check the event website to view a list of acceptable and non-acceptable electronic items for disposal.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/ithaca-shred-day/
LOCATION:The Shops at Ithaca Mall\, Catherwood Rd.\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beginnings Credit Union":MAILTO:Andrew.Poklemba@beginnings.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T160000
DTSTAMP:20260713T031141Z
CREATED:20260713T031141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T031141Z
UID:10008002-1784869200-1786550400@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Circus Culture Summer Tour 2026
DESCRIPTION:Come one\, come all to the Circus Culture Summer Tour! Join us for six free\, family-friendly shows around downtown Ithaca with acts created by community members\, students\, and teachers alike. Bring a blanket\, a chair\, or swing by to watch an act or two!  \nIn the case of inclement weather\, shows will be held indoors at Circus Culture. Check @circusculture on Instagram for updates! \nSHOWS \nWeekend 1\nThursday\, July 23rd 6:30pm @ Press Bay Alley Backlot\nFriday\, July 24th 6:30pm @ Ithaca Commons\, Bank Alley\nSunday\, July 26th 4:30pm @ Thompson Park in Fall Creek \nWeekend 2\nThursday\, July 30th 6:30pm @ Press Bay Alley Backlot\nFriday\, July 31st 6:30pm @ Ithaca Commons\, Bank Alley\nSunday\, August 2nd 4:30pm @ Thompson Park in Fall Creek \nDonations will go towards Circus Culture’s scholarship fund. \nFor show-related questions (accessibility\, further show details\, etc.)\, please email production@circusculture.org.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/circus-culture-summer-tour-2026/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:Press Bay Alley Backlot\, 116 W Green St\, Ithaca\, 1485
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Circus Culture":MAILTO:info@hupstatecircus.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T190000
DTSTAMP:20260706T171230Z
CREATED:20260706T171230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T171230Z
UID:10007922-1784829600-1784833200@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Writing Dialogue: How to Up the Joy and Make It Real (Spring Writes)
DESCRIPTION:A workshop with Holly Adams! Writing/revising dialogue can be daunting! How do you stay true to the characters in your head and also make it dynamic\, engaging and believable to your listeners or readers? In this workshop\, we will do multiple exercises with prompts and a few bare bones “neutral scenes” to explore co-writing* techniques that maximize character voice\, as well as experiment with variations on the traditional “workshopping” method for revision.    *co-writing = Writing together or cooperative or collaborative writing. Fun and interactive. \nREGISTER  for this free workshop through our website. (Thank you! This helps us know how many chairs to set up. We can also contact you if there are any changes to the schedule.)
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/writing-dialogue-how-to-up-the-joy-and-make-it-real-spring-writes/
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:20260722T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T190000
DTSTAMP:20260624T184232Z
CREATED:20260318T194149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T184232Z
UID:10007773-1784736000-1784746800@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Yappy Hour at The Strand Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Welcome back to YAPPY HOUR at The Strand Cafe! \nJoin us every 4th Wednesday from March–October | 4–7PM for drinks\, dog-friendly vibes\, and pup social time! \nBring your furry friends to mix\, mingle\, and make new besties 🐕 \nEven better? 50% of proceeds benefit Stay Wild Rescue — every sip supports animals in need. \nDrinks for you. Social hour for them. A great cause for all. 🐶
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/yappy-hour-at-the-strand-cafe-2/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:the strand cafe\, 324 E. State St.\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Strand Cafe":MAILTO:hello@thestrandithaca.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T210000
DTSTAMP:20260707T164745Z
CREATED:20260707T164745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T164745Z
UID:10007986-1784574000-1784581200@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Summer 2026 Bar(d) Crawl - Act 1
DESCRIPTION:The Ithaca Shakespeare Company (ISC) invites audiences to experience Shakespeare in a new way with the Summer 2026 Bar(d) Crawl\, a three-part performance series staged at popular venues throughout Ithaca.  \nThe Bar(d) Crawl will feature three free\, immersive nights of scenes\, songs\, and sonnets performed at various bars in downtown Ithaca. The series begins on Monday\, July 20 at Argos Inn\, a historic downtown mansion known for its intimate atmosphere.  \nDesigned to bring live theater into social gathering spaces\, the Bar(d) Crawl combines Shakespearean performance with Ithaca’s vibrant hospitality scene\, creating a casual\, engaging experience for both theater lovers and newcomers alike.  \nCome on out\, grab a drink\, and spend the night with your favorite Shakespeare characters!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/summer-2026-bard-crawl-act-1/
LOCATION:Bar Argos\, 408 E State St\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ithaca Shakespeare Company":MAILTO:iscmarketing.communications@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T140000
DTSTAMP:20260706T145055Z
CREATED:20260706T145055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T145055Z
UID:10007920-1784462400-1784469600@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Trans Center Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss Nevada by Imogen Binnie! A book club hosted by the Ithaca Trans Center.  \nAll book club attendees will receive a 10% coupon for one in-store purchase. Mention the Ithaca Trans Center giftcard\, to get your copy for free!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/trans-center-book-club-3/
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:20260718T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T220500
DTSTAMP:20260615T144222Z
CREATED:20260615T144222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T144222Z
UID:10007706-1784403000-1784412300@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Dear Evan Hansen
DESCRIPTION:July 9–18\, 2026 \nMeet Evan Hansen: a sensitive 17-year-old who has spent his life feeling like he’s on the outside looking in. But when a tragedy upends his community\, he is thrust into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy and given the opportunity of a lifetime – the chance to be somebody else. As his carefully constructed web of lies starts to come undone\, Evan must decide just how much he’s willing to risk for the connection he so desperately craves – and whether the cost of fitting in is more than he can bear. \nDear Evan Hansen contains adult language and addresses adult themes including mental health and addiction struggles\, school bullying\, and depression and suicide; recommended for ages 12 and up.  \nA talkback with representatives of non-profit mental health organizations in Tompkins County that address suicide will take place after the July 12 matinee performance.  \n“One of the most remarkable shows in musical-theater history” —The Washington Post \nPerformances\nThursday\, July 9 at 7:30 pm (preview)\nFriday\, July 10 at 7:30 pm (opening)\nSaturday\, July 11 at 2:30 & 7:30 pm\nSunday\, July 12 at 2:30 pm\nTuesday\, July 14 at 7:30 pm\nWednesday\, July 15 at 7:30 pm\nThursday\, July 16 at 7:30 pm\nFriday\, July 17 at 7:30 pm\nSaturday\, July 18 at 2:30 & 7:30 pm
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/dear-evan-hansen/2026-07-18/2/
LOCATION:Hangar Theatre\, 801 Taughannock Blvd.\, Ithaca\, 14850
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hangar Theatre":MAILTO:Boxoffice@hangartheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260706T171353Z
CREATED:20260706T171353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T171353Z
UID:10007984-1784372400-1784376000@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Preserving a 1918 Tommy Biplane with Ithaca Aviation Heritage Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Join Ithaca Aviation Heritage Foundation for their annual preservation of “Tommy\,” a Thomas-Morse S-4 Scout biplane. Visual and hands-on demonstrations allow up close and personal observation of the plane located in the History Center’s Exhibit Hall. This program is for all ages and will include a presentation on  the history of Tommy\, how it came home to Ithaca\, was restored and flew on its 100th birthday.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/preserving-a-1918-tommy-biplane-with-ithaca-aviation-heritage-foundation/
LOCATION:History Center of Tompkins County\, 110 N Tioga Street\, Ithaca\, New York
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="The History Center in Tompkins County":MAILTO:community@thehistorycenter.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T180000
DTSTAMP:20260702T200508Z
CREATED:20260702T200508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T200508Z
UID:10007918-1784221200-1784224800@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Reading and Conversation: The Loyalist's Wife
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reading of The Loyalist’s Wife by Deirdre Sinnott in conversation with Karen Pavelka! \nAbout the book: It’s 1777 in New York’s fertile Mohawk Valley\, and tenant farmers Jane and Philip Hopper have very different ideas about the war for independence that has consumed the 13 colonies. To Philip\, rebellion against the king is appalling. But Jane\, recovering from the death of a newborn son\, has taken solace from the hope embedded in the simple phrase “the pursuit of happiness.” \nThe war comes home when Philip is arrested for his Loyalist views and then escapes\, leaving Jane to fend for herself. She is brought before the Patriot’s Commission to Detect and Defeat Conspiracies. One wrong move could land her in the Watchhouse. Help comes in the form of Lady Prudence Safford who puts Jane under her protection. However\, it is not without cost. \nWith its rich panorama of characters\, including a Hessian deserter\, Jane’s alcoholic brother\, and his wife\, a member of the Oneida Indian Nation\, The Loyalist’s Wife presents a unique perspective on America’s War of Independence. It is a timely and thrilling tale of American history and personal integrity.  \nAbout the author: Deirdre Sinnott (she\, her\, they\, them) is the author of the novel “The Loyalist’s Wife: A Novel of the American Revolution” as well as “The Third Mrs. Galway” (Akashic Press\, 2021) She is a researcher and activist for social change. She grew up in Utica\, New York\, and graduated from Syracuse University. Sinnott speaks nationally about the role of Central New York’s residents in the abolition of slavery. She was the originator of Utica’s Abolition History Day Celebration and has directed two award-winning documentaries on mass incarceration and prison issues. She was a historical consultant for the Fort Stanwix Underground Railroad History Project\, funded by the National Park Service. She lives in New York City with her husband and also spends time in the Catskills.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/reading-and-conversation-the-loyalists-wife/
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:20260716T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260702T194548Z
CREATED:20260702T194548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T194548Z
UID:10007917-1784214000-1784221200@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Savor The Summer
DESCRIPTION:Brookdale would like to invite to our Savor the Summer event!\nCelebrate the summer with us on Thursday\, July 16th from 3 PM – 5 PM in our Crossings building. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and  live entertainment from one of our favorite local bands\, Timeless Tunes! \nTo RSVP\, please email  junobr@brookdale.com.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/savor-the-summer/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T210000
DTSTAMP:20260309T142404Z
CREATED:20260309T142404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T142404Z
UID:10006839-1783969200-1783976400@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Abolition of White Democracy Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Description written by host\, Ashley Cake:  I’ve been threatening to do a community read of Abolition of White Democracy for some years now\, and the time is finally nigh. Georgia at Ithaca Writing Studio is gonna host\, and I’m asking $30 for six meetups\, $20 for the Writing Studio and $10 for me. I’m capping it at 10 participants for space and “let’s take it easy” reasons and I’m asking for folks who are local\, can commit to reading the book and coming to all 6 Monday evening meetings\, and ideally are living that white democracy life. What do i mean? You check a majority of these boxes: \n– you are a person of pallor (and not defensive or penitential about it) \n– You have a liberal arts education with at least a BA \n– You have a vehicle (maybe two\, lease ok) \n– You own your home (maybe two\, with mortgage ok) \n– you have investment accounts (IRA\, 401k\, mutual funds\, CDs\, etc) \n– you have life insurance  \n– you are registered to vote as either a Democrat or a Republican \n– You serve(d) on boards and/or commissions (foundations\, PTAs\, not for profits\, city/county/state appointments\, etc. mutual aid doesn’t count) \n– Relatively high earning (80k – 200k/year) \n– Manager or C-suite for most of your career \n– Broadly familiar with North Atlantic political and social histories and thinkers of race & class (especially W.E.B. Dubois\, Karl Marx\, Michel Foucault\, James Baldwin\, Thomas Jefferson\, Alexis de Tocqueville\, Malcolm X\, et. al.) \nI won’t turn away anyone who wants to commit to the reading group (up to ten participants)\, but you will get the most out of this conversation if you’re navigating racial capitalism without too much trouble. I can make a PDF of the book available for free and everyone should read it\, and participants should be able to order copies through our independent bookstores and pay full price. \nI believe white democracy is white people’s problem because we built it with our ambitions and maintain it with our participation. I believe it’s possible for white folks to unravel these genocidal structures\, and there’s no better time than now. \nBio: Ashley Cake was born and raised in Ithaca\, NY and has been a lifelong service worker in the hospitality industry\, most recently owning and operating The Watershed & The Downstairs. She is an award-winning labor and public safety advocate\, serving on the boards of organizations from Ithaca Underground to Alternatives Federal Credit Union. In her academic career\, Ashley has written and taught extensively on Enwhitenment European philosophy — particularly Soren Kierkegaard and Lacanian psychoanalysis — as well as comparative religion — particularly American social justice and liberationist histories. Her current praxis seeks to work the critical junctures of abolition\, emergent strategies of care and transformative justice\, which is to say: Land Back & Reparations.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/abolition-of-white-democracy-reading-group/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:ithaca writing studio\, 1729 Slaterville rd\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ithaca Writing Studio":MAILTO:ithacawritingstudio@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T170000
DTSTAMP:20260713T201105Z
CREATED:20260713T201105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T201105Z
UID:10007990-1783872000-1783875600@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:33 1/3 Reading with Kevin Dunn\, Michael T. Fournier\, Bob Proehl\, and Elizabeth Sandifer
DESCRIPTION:Autumn Leaves Books and Angry Mom Records are excited to bring a 33 1/3 extravaganza to Ithaca. Kevin Dunn\, author of a new book on Stiff Little Fingers’ Inflammable Material\, will be joined by other fabulous 33 1/3 writers Michael T. Fournier\, Bob Proehl\, and Elizabeth Sandifer. \nSituating Stiff Little Fingers and their groundbreaking 1979 debut within the context of The Troubles\, Dunn’s book explores the band’s complicated and controversial relationship with the Belfast punk scene\, a scene that actively defied violent social divisions to create important non-sectarian spaces through which an “Alternative Ulster” was imagined and put into practice.  \nThis event is free. Join us upstairs on the mezzanine. Keep in mind\, seating is limited. \nAbout the authors:\nKevin Dunn is Professor in the International Relations Department at Hobart and William Smith Colleges\, USA. He is author of Global Punk: Resistance and Rebellion in Everyday Life (Bloomsbury 2016)\, Inside African Politics (with Pierre Englebert; 2013\, 2020\, and 2026)\, as well as the award-winning novel Vicious is My Middle Name (2022). Active in DIY punk scenes since the 1980s\, he continues to perform in several bands\, runs an independent record label\, publishes various zines\, and is a regular contributor to the influential DIY punk zine Razorcake. \nMichael T. Fournier is the author of the novel The Impasse (St. Rooster Books 2024)\, Double Nickels on the Dime (Continuum/Bloomsbury\, 2007)\, Hidden Wheel (Three Rooms Press\, 2011)\, and Swing State (Three Rooms Press\, 2014). He graduated from University of Maine’s MA program where he won the Steven Grady Award for fiction. His writing has appeared in Razorcake as well as Pitchfork\, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency\, Vice\, Electric Literature\, Oxford American\, Boston Globe and more. He is co-founder of Outer Frequencies\, a not-for-profit group devoted to bringing independent artists to Cape Cod. \nBob Proehl is the author of The Nobody People and A Hundred Thousand Worlds\, a Booklist best book of the year. He has worked as a bookseller and programming director for Buffalo Street Books in Ithaca\, New York\, a DJ\, a record store owner\, and a bartender. He was a New York Foundation for the Arts Fellow in Fiction and a resident at the Saltonstall Arts Colony. His work has appeared on Salon\, as part of the 33⅓ book series\, and in American Short Fiction. \nElizabeth Sandifer created Eruditorum Press. She blogs about the psychic history of comics and science fiction. She is author of TARDIS Eruditorum\, a history of Britain told through the lens of the Doctor Who sci-fi series. She is a graduate of The College of Wooster.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/33-1-3-reading-with-kevin-dunn-michael-t-fournier-bob-proehl-and-elizabeth-sandifer/
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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