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About the Book Eli, a precocious 16-year-old social misfit living on Long Island in August 1979, cons his way into a professional boys’ choir’s Italian and Vatican tour so he can discover his missing father’s legacy. But when he meets his dream girl, Jane, and finds himself connected to an intricate murder plot involving a legendary drug, he must decide ... Read More
Dear Friend, We know that you've been hoping to get invited to a wedding this summer...preferably one of those weddings where you can dress to impress, have a few good laughs, feel the love, and dance til your feet hurt. You're in luck because you're cordially invited to attend The Wedding Show in Ithaca NY! The Wedding Show is an ... Read More
With Rowen MacCarald and Sue Heavenrich. The picture book market today looks radically different from the market twenty years ago. Word count. Book length. Themes and story structure. Join two picture book authors for an exploration of the current picture book landscape and a look at some of the interesting and original books that have come out in the last ... Read More
Join us at CSMA for a a day of creativity, relaxation, and rejuvenation! This FREE workshop is open to families who are interested in enhancing their health and wellness through creative and mindful practices. Whether you're new to art and wellness or a seasoned practitioner, there's something here for everyone. Registration is required!
Guided by: Cody C., M.Ed! Come reconnect with your menstrual cycle! We’ll learn about the different menstrual phases and how to care for ourselves during each phase, how to track our cycles, options for self-care during our periods, and ways to celebrate our bleed! We’ll understand more about how the menstrual cycle works through lessons, discussion, and art! Sliding scale: ... Read More
Join us at CSMA for a day of creativity, relaxation, and rejuvenation! This workshop is open to anyone who is interested in enhancing their health and wellness through creative and mindful practices. Whether you're new to art and wellness or a seasoned practitioner, there's something for everyone.
Every day at the Durland Alternatives Library, we see poetry’s power to bridge divides and foster radical hope, and we want to share that with you! Prisoner Express – a project of the library – provides opportunities for incarcerated people of all genders to express themselves creatively and receive meaningful feedback. Over 400 incarcerated people participate in our poetry program ... Read More
This year State of the Art Gallery Ithaca will again be sponsoring Seeing Ithaca Through the Eyes of Artists. It will take place during the month of August 2024. Last year’s event included nine galleries, each gallery exhibiting art on the broad theme “Seeing Ithaca”. This year we are expanding the scope to include galleries, artists with studios, and businesses ... Read More
This year State of the Art Gallery will again be sponsoring Seeing Ithaca Through the Eyes of Artists. It will take place during the month of August 2024, with gallery members and invited guests exhibiting work on the theme "Seeing Ithaca". In addition, exhibits will be hosted at various galleries and other venues that show art around town. All exhibits ... Read More
Join professors Mark Ferrara and Roger Hecht for a conversation on the stories of the ordinary people who lived, worked, and died along the banks of the Erie Canal, emphasizing the forgotten role of the poor and working class in this epochal transformation. About the Book The completion of the Erie Canal in 1825 was a monumental achievement. Linking the ... Read More
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