Interested in performing at a downtown event? Artist selection is determined by a jury process. If you have been booked in the past, you will still need to submit a sound bite or link to your website along with your application. Music submitted must directly reflect the performance and style you would perform.
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If you love monsters, manga, and art, this is the class for you! Create your own eye-catching comics with stories that will surprise. Drawing on elements of art history, mythical creature design, and cartoonism, this workshop will help kids tell their own unique stories!
Join author Bill Schutt in conversation with artist Patricia J. Wynne as they discuss Schutt's newest release "Bite: An Incisive History of Teeth, from Hagfish to Humans. About the Author: Bill Schutt is a vertebrate zoologist and author of six nonfiction and fiction books, including Pump: A Natural History of the Heart and the New York Times Editor’s Choice, Cannibalism: ... Read More
Join author Bill Schutt in conversation with artist Patricia J. Wynne as they discuss Schutt's newest release "Bite: An Incisive History of Teeth, from Hagfish to Humans."
Get ready for Laughs in Spanish with a fun pre-show party at Kitchen Theatre Company! You'll watch classic telenovela episodes, sip a drink from the bar, and dive into the vibrant style of the show.
Try this mixed-level workshop that explores the various styling, movements, and music of belly dance as it is danced in Turkey, Egypt, Lebanon, Greece and other countries of the Middle East and North Africa! The workshop begins with warm-up and stretching exercises to Middle Eastern music using the basic movements, then adding the next level of movements. Students will practice ... Read More
Try our Jazz Piano Basics in this one-hour workshop! Learn about the basics of jazz piano playing through a fun and collaborative group environment. This one-time workshop will give students a taste of the Jazz Piano Basics Class offered at CSMA this fall. The ability to read music will be beneficial for this class.
This course has been designed for members of our extended community who want to learn more about wine in a way that fits into your schedule and your budget. Each week, we will dive deep into a different internationally-recognized grape varietal, learning about its classic characteristics, place of origin, as well as other regions throughout the world in which it ... Read More
Join us for a celebration of fall at the Apple Harvest Festival! Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Downtown Ithaca as you explore local vendors offering delicious apple treats, handmade crafts, and unique gifts. Enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, and the crisp autumn air while savoring everything apple—from fresh cider to sweet and savory apple-inspired dishes. It's the perfect way to ... Read More
Drop in for figure drawing sessions at CSMA, generally held on the 2nd and 4th Friday evenings of each month. If you’re an intermediate or advanced-level artist interested in drawing from the nude model, come join our non-instructed, open sketch sessions. Just grab your own supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity in the company of other artists.
Join us at CSMA for a one-day dance workshop! Experience a unique blend of Hip Hop History, Dance, Music, and Culture, providing a comprehensive learning experience beyond the basics and what is portrayed in mainstream media.
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