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Mystery and True Crime enthusiasts - join us for this exciting workshop with expert forensic pathologist, Mary Jumbelic! Mary will share her experiences along with the ins and outs of language, characters, and writing to provide authenticity to your work! About the Author: Mary Jumbelic, M.D. is an author from Central New York, and former chief medical examiner of Onondaga ... Read More
VOICES is gearing up for our fall semester with a fun mix of pieces for our theme “Songs of Celebration.” We would love to have you join us. We are a non-audition group of singers based in Ithaca, NY interested in learning, sharing, and singing songs from diverse choral traditions. All singers are welcome from beginners to pros. You may ... Read More
Get ready to brighten up your September with “Laughs in Spanish,” a delightful production at the Kitchen Theatre Company from September 11-22! Laughs in Spanish is a fast-paced, cafecíto-induced comedy about art and success – and mothers and daughters.. As a special gesture, the Kitchen Theatre Company will donate 10% of ticket sales to the LCA. Use the code “LCALAUGHS” ... Read More
About the Event: Join us in exploring exceptional works of climate fiction! We'll use a different book each month as a jumping-off point for talking about our collective climate future. If you can't read each month's book cover-to-cover, that's okay--but the more you read, the more meaningful the conversation. Led by aspiring climate writer Wendy Skinner, with guest poets and ... Read More
It’s Art Basel, and the stakes are high for the gallery that Mariana runs in the Wynwood Arts District in Miami. And when Mariana’s movie-star mother tries to help out, things get even more complicado. Laughs in Spanish is a fast-paced, cafecíto-induced comedy about art and success – and mothers and daughters.
The Ithaca is Books Festival exists to celebrate the authors, performers, and storytellers who illuminate our world and introduce us to new ones. Events will be hosted all over town including readings and conversations with Jonathan Letham, Steven Salvatore, and Debbie Urbanski. As part of the festival, the book fair will take place on The Commons on September 14th and ... Read More
Hey Superstars! Come sing your heart out with us!
Ever heard of the art of quilling? Join us at Handwork to learn this craft with a hands-on workshop! Local artist Caroline Spellman will guide you through the steps of making your own quilled paper gift tag by shaping and curling paper strips into a three-dimensional design. Quilling gained popularity in the 18th century among ladies of leisure, who created ... Read More
Our 7th Annual Oktoberfest is happening Saturday, September 14th from 2 - 7 PM.
Join us on Monday, September 16, for an unforgettable evening as the Latino Civic Association proudly presents a Folkloric Danza Performance at the Kitchen Theatre Company! Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with us at 6pm for a special meet-and-greet with the LCA, followed by a vibrant and captivating performance at 7pm. This free event promises to be a celebration of ... Read More
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