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For its May exhibition, the State of the Art Gallery presents “Interior / Exterior,” new paintings by Carol Spence and Vincent Joseph. Spence and Joseph explore color, space, and textures through the elements of landscape and figure, both abstract and representational. Work can be seen in person and online at soagithaca.org. May 2-June 2. Opening reception Friday, May 3, 5-8 pm. ... Read More
Immerse yourself in the vibrant arts and culture of Ithaca, NY, at the 16th Annual Spring Writes Literary Festival! From May 2nd to 18th, downtown Ithaca transforms into a dynamic hub of creativity, bringing together over 110 local writers and artists for a celebration unlike any other. This festival is a cornerstone of Ithaca's cultural offerings, showcasing the depth and ... Read More
To kick off Pride Month, Bar Argos will be having "Queer Cocktails For A Cause" Tuesday, June 4th from 4-10pm. On this day we will donate 100% of bar sales to two queer nonprofit groups: Ithaca Pride Alliance Transgender Law Center Come join us and give to a good cause by indulging in one of our tasty cocktails!
Join NYT bestselling author, Kalynn Bayron and debut anthologist, Rob Costello in conversation with NYT bestselling author Amber Smith about their new YA anthology WE MOSTLY COME OUT AT NIGHT: 15 Queer Tales of Monsters, Angels & Other Creatures. They’ll discuss their mutual love of horror fiction and short stories, and why monsters are such empowering avatars for young queer ... Read More
Celebrate Pride Month at your favorite co-op indie bookstore with Queer Salon, our bi-monthly open mic event. Bring your writing and a few friends, and enjoy treats from Oracle Chocolates and Finger Lakes Cider House. $5 suggested donation. Leave donations and sign up to read on our Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queer-salon-pride-edition-tickets-908392946757
With Melissa Tuckey. Bertolt Brecht wrote, “In the dark times, / will there be singing? / Yes, there will be singing. / About the dark times.” In this 2 hour writing workshop, we will read contemporary, multi-cultural poems that successfully navigate the space between personal and political, with prompts for writing.
From trade wars and pandemic politics to rioting workers, intercontinental balloons, and battles over TikTok, the US-China relationship has become increasingly hostile in recent years. Whether in the form of overtly racist rhetoric and aggressive trade actions, or the more buttoned down but equally antagonistic efforts to oppose Chinese interests abroad, the US has made clear that it has no ... Read More
Susan Raffo is the author of Liberated to the Bone, part of adrienne maree brown's Emergent Strategy Series from AK Press. She is also currently spending a year walking from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and will be in Ithaca as part of that walk. This event is going to be a mix of conversation and practice, all ... Read More
Discover the artistic relationship between plant medicine, water, color, and our health at this free and open-to-all workshop led by educator Sol Alexandria!
With Wren Tuatha. Does making a list into a poem sound like cheating? It’s possible that poems you remember most are based on lists, whether you detected them or not. Begin with Major Jackson’s “Why I Write Poetry”… Utilizing countless forms, voices, and shapes, a list can really make your topic pop off the page and perform. The list is ... Read More
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