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Join Daphne Solá for the launch of her poetry book A Myth in Reverse. About the Author Solá aside from writing poetry is a printmaker and owned an art gallery. She has been a participant in the Murphy Poetry Workshop, at Stockton University, NJ, in their Florida meetings, and in Barcelona. She has been a reader at these meetings and ... Read More
Buffalo Street Books is thrilled to welcome local author Moalt D. Love El for a special book signing event featuring "The Will 2 Live Children's Sheet Music"! About the Book: Dive into a world of melody and rhythm with "The Will 2 Live Children's Sheet Music"! This vibrant collection is designed to ignite the musical spark in young learners, featuring ... Read More
Celebrate National Trails Day on June 1 and the grand opening of a new, environmentally sustainable shared-use trail system at Hickory Ridge Preserve (formerly West Hill Preserve) in Naples, NY with The Nature Conservancy and partners from the Town of Naples, Genesee Regional Off-road Cyclists and Finger Lakes Trail Conference. This new 3.5-mile trail system is the first phase of ... Read More
Jennifer Kabat and Adrian Shrink will be in conversation discussing this poignant memoir about the world around us. “The Eighth Moon moves with time-skipping logic, ‘where the yet is always now,’ and where life is not a march of progress, but rather a circadian unfurling, dying back, going underground, and coming up again, slightly different. Kabat is both a stylist ... Read More
CSMA is celebrating Ithaca Fest with a cyanotype workshop at Dewitt Park! This fun, free activity is great for kids and adults alike. Cyanotyping is an easy printmaking process using sunlight and cyanotype paper to create white images on a beautiful blue background. We will provide cyanotype paper and a rinsing station at our tent - feel free to drop ... Read More
Please join us for a reproductive rights showcase on Saturday, June 1, from 4 - 5:30 at Buffalo Street Books. This teen-led event will combine poetry and music while raising awareness about reproductive justice. In addition, there will be art and concessions you can purchase to support the cause, though the event itself is free. Buffalo Street Books will also ... Read More
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
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