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State of the Art proudly presents two exhibits this month. In the main gallery, Where I’m Coming From (a retrospective) showcases a broad spectrum of works by Frances L. Fawcett. In the Salon Gallery, Ethel Vrana’s paintings are inspired by the resilience of plant life. She combines abstract forms with realistic impressions to capture their remarkable adaptability and beauty. The shows ... Read More
Spend five days flipping, flying, basing, building and playing in this high-energy camp specifically for tweens and teens! Students will practice skills such as tumbling, partner acrobatics, and aerial fabric, lyra, hammock and trapeze. Those new to circus and those with circus experience are both welcome and will be met where they are! All campers receive a Circus Culture t-shirt! ... Read More
At MIX Art Gallery’s main showroom on the Ithaca Commons this month, we have our new exhibition entitled “Human Nature” by sculptor and poet, Shawn Bridget Hull, also featuring the most recent pastel drawing by Trumansburg’s celebrated artist Joy Adams, and photos of human nature by Wendy Gherity. For Shawn, sculpting in clay isn't just art, it's a profound dialogue ... Read More
Join us at CSMA for the opening reception of two new exhibits in our upstairs and downstairs galleries! Upstairs we have "Love is a Verb," dedicated to the memory of Jann Rowe and featuring her work in the form of paintings and poems, songs and stories, doodles and drawings and paper cups made into art. On view downstairs is "The ... Read More
COMPACTOR returns to Ithaca with selections from the new document "Institutionalized Genocide" - a scathing industrial noise and visual performance. Plus the Ithaca returns of experimentalist Flose, Each Night I Dream Of Razors (new power electronics from Dr. Lexi Turner), and new works from Bubba Crumrine.
With Dan Rosenberg. Writing poetry isn’t always about finding the perfect word; sometimes it’s about having fun together and making each other laugh. For this workshop, we will try out some collaborative poetry games, creating strange and surprising poems in pairs and as a whole group. Everyone is welcome, from established poets looking to lean into their sense of play ... Read More
Adapted from the classic children’s book, The Velveteen Rabbit is a joyous celebration of imagination, friendship, and the power of a child’s love. In this innovative take on the timeless story, an ensemble of actors bring both the playroom and the great outdoors to life with energy, creativity, and theatrical magic. Performances: Friday, July 11 at 10 am & noon ... Read More
It's time again for the ultimate introvert's outing! Join us for quiet reading time, delicious drinks & snacks, and time to mingle with other booklovers. We'll also have a book swap, for anyone who'd like to participate, with all remainders going to Friends of the TCPL's legendary book sale! Sign up to get a library card, learn about the upcoming ... Read More
Jenna, a waitress and talented pie-baker, is stuck in a small town and a troubled marriage. When life takes an unexpected turn, Jenna fears she may have to abandon her dream of opening a pie shop–until a nearby baking contest and the town’s handsome new doctor offer her the tempting possibility of a fresh start. Surrounded by her quirky crew ... Read More
Do you want to create an LLC? Join us for an immersive and hands-on workshop where a local attorney will walk you through the steps to create an LLC in real time. Workshop attendees can expect to file for their LLC during this workshop, and walk away with all of the information they will need to finish the formation process ... Read More
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