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Join local author Erica Rose Eberhart in conversation with Wren Cotrone for the release of her novel Diminished Author bio: Erica Rose Eberhart is a neurodivergent, disabled writer of queer characters, dragons, girls who grow feathers, and boys who become trees. She resides in the Finger Lakes of New York with her partner and child, and has sampled landscape inspiration ... Read More
esi Bender is an artist from Upstate New York. She is the author of two novels, Child of Light and The Book of the Last Word, the play Kinderkrankenhaus, and a poetry collection Dangerous Women. In her free time, she runs KERNPUNKT Press, a home for experimental writing. www.jesibender.com Synopsis - Thirteen-year-old Ambrétte Memenon has lived her entire life estranged ... Read More
REACH Medical, located at 1001 West Seneca Street, is hosting a Donation Drive. At our low threshold medical office in Ithaca, we started a donation room to help meet some of the needs of the people we serve. From hygiene products, to seasonal and weather appropriate clothing, to blankets, and beyond- community support is priceless in meeting some of these ... Read More
The Pathways to Apprenticeship program equips individuals with the resources, training, and confidence to launch successful careers in the construction industry. This 11-week PAID training program offers a comprehensive blend of hands-on experience, classroom learning, and direct engagement with local unions. The program runs Monday through Thursday, from 3pm to 8pm. See if this program is a good fit for ... Read More
Bad Books by Sharyn Rothstein Directed by Emily Jackson What wouldn’t you do to protect your child? After her teenage son brings home a “vile” book, a mother declares war against her local library, setting off a chain reaction of unimaginable consequences. This blistering dark dramedy takes on censorship and parenthood with hilarity and heart. Don’t miss your chance to ... Read More
Featuring paintings and fiber art by Barbara Behrmann and paintings by Katrina Morse, "Imaginary Landscapes" is a point of departure for exploring the ways in which various design elements come together to suggest something both familiar and unknown. The show will run from September 4–28. An opening reception will be held on Friday, September 5, 5–8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday ... Read More
Sustainable Finger Lakes, in collaboration with WE ACT, an environmental justice group from West Harlem, is excited to offer: “Grant Writing Tips for Funding from Foundations”, a FREE, in-person training designed for citizen-based nonprofits working in environmental and social justice across the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier. With federal funding increasingly uncertain, it’s more important than ever to build a ... Read More
Gallery Night Ithaca is a walkable tour of art openings and other special cultural events in and around downtown Ithaca, New York from 5:00-8:00 PM on the first Friday of every month.
🎤✨ K-HOUSE Karaoke K-Pop-Up at Lot 10 Ithaca - Fridays AND Saturdays thru the Fall Semester! ✨🎤 You asked for more… so we’re giving you MORE! 🔥 The K-FAM will be KJ-ing every Friday AND Saturday night downstairs at Lot 10. 💜🎶 🎙️ Same crew. Same K-HOUSE magic. New downtown stage. 📍 106 S. Cayuga Street (Lot 10 – downstairs) ... Read More
Join us at Buffalo Street Books with author Kent Nerburn for a book club discussion of Neither Wolf Nor Dog! Book club titles are 10% off at BSB!
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