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Lifelong Volunteer Fair: April 28th 2pm - 4pm FREE and open to the public Looking to give back and make a difference in your community? Join us for an inspiring afternoon with 20 local nonprofit organizations and discover meaningful volunteer opportunities that match your interests and skills. Bonus perks! Visit every vendor and you’ll be eligible to receive a 6-pack ... Read More
Soil scientist Johannes Lehmann (member of the National Academy of Science) and cartoonist Pedro X. Molina (recipient of the Vaclav Havel Award for Creative Dissent) discuss their recent creative collaboration on a graphic novel titled HUMUS. This is the first event in a series, "Imagine! Dialogues on the Power of Imagination as a Public Good," celebrating the 25th anniversary of ... Read More
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
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
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.
My Father and the Silver King…………… Gail Holst-Warhaft He ran away from home in the East End of London when he was seven years old. He lived on the streets, joining a gang of child pickpockets and at nine went to sea as a ‘ship’s boy.’ After a grueling trip around Cape Horn, he returned to London and found 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.
GALLERY HOURS | 2-6PM 🗓️ Friday, May 1st | ⏰ 5–8 PM 📍 Orozco Gallery, 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 🎟️ Free | 👨👩👧👦 All ages | 🥤 N/A drinks available 🎨 In times of uncertainty, art remains a powerful act of resilience. This April, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture ... Read More
GALLERY HOURS 2-7PM 🗓️ Saturday, May 2nd | ⏰ 8 PM–12 AM 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 🎟️ Sliding scale | 👤 18+ 🎨 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 sober space invites ... Read More
Once upon a time, Cinderella pines to make a cameo at the ball, Jack (of beanstalk fame) tends to his pet cow, Little Red Riding Hood sets off toward grandmother’s house and a baker and his wife discover they are barren, thanks to a curse from the neighboring witch. They all head into the woods and embark on remarkable journeys ... Read More
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