Environmental History Presentation from Ithaca College Student Researchers
2026-04-29 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | The History Center in Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca, 14850
On Wednesday, April 29, The History Center is proud to present the work of Ithaca College environmental history students. With the recent disruptive environmental events in our country and around the world, the projects the students have been working on can provide insight into human-environment interactions over time in this place we call Tompkins County. Focusing on the history of Tompkins County residents’ relationship with water, the presentations offer an environmental history angle to the theme of this year’s exhibit on water in the gallery.
Michael Smith, Professor of History and Environmental Science at Ithaca College, developed a course in environmental history requiring students to use local historical resources to study an event in the greater Ithaca area. In doing so, it is his hope that students will develop a sense of “ecological citizenship” and an understanding that they are a part of the community they are studying.
Through a partnership with The History Center, students are recognizing the reciprocal impact of human behavior and ecological changes from events such as the major floods that have affected Tompkins County, the ways that our creeks and lake have changed from industrial to recreational uses, and the debate over hydrofracking.
Each of the groups will present a synopsis of their findings on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 7-8:30 p.m. at The History Center. For more information please contact community@thehistorycenter.net

jones et al. - Jazz Quintet in Room K at K-House Karaoke & Arts Hub
2026-04-29 19:30 - 21:30 | K-House Karaoke & Arts Hub, 121 W Martin Luther King Jr St, Ithaca, 14850
You won’t want to miss “jones et al.” live this Wednesday at Room K (K-House Ithaca)! Come hang with this new quintet and groove to eclectic vibes from swing to bossa to R+B and more!
jazz quintet ft:
julia picker – vocals
spencer hadley – trumpet
chengoo michalis li – keys
carter knight – bass
michael millenhaft – drums
$10/PWYC

Black and White and…
2026-04-30 12:00 - 2026-05-24 17:00 | State of the Art Gallery, 120 W State St #2, Ithaca, 14850, United Kingdom
In their show, Black and White and…, painter Ileen Kaplan and Photographer David Watkins explore the use of black and white and touches of color to create abstract, graphic and representational pieces.
The show will run from April 30 through May 24, 2026. Opening reception Friday, May 1 from
5–8pm.

Book Launch: Why Our Moral Views Keep Changing with Audun Dahl
2026-04-30 17:30 - 19:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Join Professor of Psychology, Audun Dahl in conversation with colleague David Pizarro, to celebrate the launch of his new book!

LATIN DANCE CLASS @ Orozco Gallery
2026-04-30 18:00 - 19:00 | orozco gallery, 115 s cayuga st, ithaca, 14850
GALLERY HOURS 2-6PM
🗓️ Thursday, April 30th | ⏰ 6–7 PM
📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
🎟️ Sliding scale $10-$20 | 👤 14+ | Beginner Friendly
🎨 This April, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks, live music, dance, storytelling, and hands-on workshops, this welcoming sober space invites all ages to gather and celebrate the transformative power of art.
Move and learn Latin dance during Orozco Gallery’s month-long arts & culture celebration.
💵 Sliding scale (cash or Venmo)
🥤 N/A drinks available
♿ Accessible
🌐 orozcogallery.com / @orozco_gallery – RSVP info: https://forms.gle/QbVYMMwfEcuVkXLMA
Now more than ever, art is an act of resistance and renewal — a way to reclaim joy, foster dialogue, and strengthen community bonds. This month-long series is organized and founded by community maker, curator, and activist Yen Ospina in collaboration with the Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County, & Latina/o Studies Program at Cornell University.

Poetry Night: Mary Gilliland & Peter Fortunato
2026-04-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Autumn Leaves Books, 115 East State Street, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
Join Autumn Leaves Books for a night of poetry with celebrated local poets Mary Gilliland and Peter Fortunato. Both writers will read from their latest books. Mary Gilliland’s collection Within the Shop of the Divine (Arc Publication, 2025) includes poems about grief and recovery, poems “abundant in flora and fauna, rich in life and matter and earthed in the spaces and histories they emerge from.” Her chapbook Red Tide at Sandy Bend (Bodily Press, 2025) considers algal blooms, which reveal a world of toxins and creaturely interdependence both visceral and intimate.
Peter Fortunato’s books World Headquarters (Fomite, 2024) and Desert Wind: My Life in Qatar (Cayuga Lake Books, 2023) are inspired by life in Doha, nature, and the interconnectedness among the local and universal, as well as his years of teaching.
The free event will be followed by a book signing. It will be held downstairs on the groundfloor.
About the authors:
Peter Fortunato has published several poetry collections, as well as the novel Carnevale (Fomite Press, 2019) and a memoir Desert Wind: My Life in Qatar (Cayuga Lake Books, 2023). He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where he was awarded the Randall Jarrell Fellowship, and from Cornell University a BA in English. Fortunato has taught writing and literature at Cornell and Ithaca College, as well as at Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar. Among his honors are the Emily Dickinson Prize of the Poetry Society of America, a Pablo Neruda Prize from the Oklahoma Arts Council, and a Yeats Poetry Prize from the WB Yeats Society of NY. Peter Fortunato has been a student of Zen and Tibetan Buddhism for more than 50 years, as well as an artist and practitioner of complementary alternative medicine. He lives in Ithaca, New York.
Mary Gilliland is the author of several acclaimed books of poetry including The Devil’s Fools (Codhill Press, 2022), winner of the Codhill Press Pauline Uchmanowicz Award. Her poems have been published widely and collected in anthologies including Rumors Secrets & Lies: Poems about Pregnancy, Abortion, & Choice (Anhinga Press, 2022).
Among her awards are the Stanley Kunitz Fellowship at the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown and a Council for the Arts Faculty Grant from Cornell University. She has taught and performed at the Al Jazeera International Film Festival, the Chautauqua Institution, and the Namgyal Monastery Institute of Buddhist Studies.
Gilliland apprenticed to Gary Snyder in the Sierra foothills, where she studied Buddhism and helped to build a wood-framed public school. She retired early from teaching at Cornell in order to devote herself to poetry.

Brassquatch! The Fall Creek Brass Band Musical
2026-04-30 19:00 - 20:00 | The Cherry Arts, 102 Cherry st., Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
Get a sneak peak of Fall Creek Brass Band’s new original musical! We’ll share a selection of scenes and songs from Brassquatch! and round out the evening with some classic Fall Creek tunes.

Friday Pop-In Permanent Jewelry Happy Hour
2026-05-01 11:30 - 19:00 | Fall Creek Atelier, 118 West Green street, Bay 7, Ithaca, 14850
Friday Pop-In Permanent Jewelry Happy Hour ✨
Join us every Friday (all day!) at Fall Creek Atelier for a relaxed, drop-in experience. Get custom-fit, clasp-free permanent jewelry designed for effortless, everyday wear.
No appointment needed—just stop by whenever it works for you, bring a friend, and make it a moment. Perfect for:
• Friendship bracelets
• Couple bracelets
• Mother–daughter pieces
• Matching group sets
• A meaningful treat just for you
Friday Happy Hour Pricing:
• 1 bracelet — $60
• 2 bracelets — $110
• 3 bracelets — $150
Add charms or birthstones—buy one, get the other half off (mix & match). Leave with something you’ll never want to take off.

My Father and the Silver King Launch: Gail Holst-Warhaft
2026-05-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
My Father and the Silver King…………… Gail Holst-Warhaft
He ran away from home in the East End of London when he was seven years old. He lived on the streets, joining a gang of child pickpockets and at nine went to sea as a ‘ship’s boy.’ After a grueling trip around Cape Horn, he returned to London and found a job in a bicycle shop. When one of the first motor cars in London was brought in for repair, he fell in love with it. By the time he was a teenager, he had become a chauffeur and driving instructor for coachmen and butlers whose employers wanted to own a car, often driving customers to the Music Halls and theaters. A favorite melodrama of his day was The Silver King, a play in which the wronged hero is redeemed after he makes a fortune in a silver mine in South America. When he saw it, my father made up his mind to become ‘The Silver King.’
One of my father’s regular customers was a doctor who took him to Australia as his chauffeur. The doctor, who had relatives in Australia, traveled there to bet on the 1905 Melbourne Cup. My father saw there were only three cars at the race-course. He realized that if he could buy a car he could make money from it. He told the doctor that if he stayed in Australia he thought he could become “a gentleman.” His employer released him and he looked for a way to make money quickly. He was told that cutting sugar cane in Queensland was dangerous and dirty work, but paid well. After a season cutting cane my father returned to Melbourne and borrowed enough money to buy a car. A year later he had set up a successful hire-car business.
My father and his friends had learned to skate in London, tying iron blades on their shoes. In Melbourne he went skating at the brand-new ice rink where he soon became a champion figure-skater. It was there, at the ‘Glaciarium’, that he met his future wife, Gretchen. They soon married and had two children.
One day my father saw a sign on a small shed advertising a business for sale for fifty pounds. The owner, a Frenchwoman called Madame Gouge, told my father that her late husband had started something new in Australia called “dry cleaning.” My father bought the business and traveled to Europe to learn all he could about dry cleaning. He decided to keep the name of the owner and called his company Gouge Dry Cleaning. It became a great success, expanding throughout the state until there were over a hundred branches in Victorian towns. Over the next decades he realized his dream of being ‘The Silver King.’ He built a mansion in a fashionable suburb of Melbourne, and his children went to private schools. Later they became prominent members of Melbourne’s social scene. While my father was away on a business trip to Europe, my father’s first wife, Gretchen, died. Soon afterwards, he began courting his wife’s niece, Marion, seventeen years his junior, who would become my mother. They married in 1937 and had a son, Antony. When the Americans entered the Pacific Theatre in World War II, officers sent their uniforms to be cleaned there. I was born during the war.
When my father retired, he bought a poultry farm in Eltham. He made no money from it but we enjoyed living in the country and becoming part of an unusual community of artists. My father had dreamed of showing me the London he had told me so much about, and when I graduated from the university we traveled to Europe. He was disappointed in London and complained that there was nothing left of his colorful East End. Only at Billingsgate fish market did he catch a glimpse of the cockney world that had formed him and which he had raised his children on.
I was living in Greece when my father died. He had visited me there and impressed the Greeks by dancing in a taverna. I often wonder how much of my interest in the Greek music of the 1920s and 30s I owed to my father and to the Music Hall songs he sang to me as a child. His life was, of course, a rags-to-riches story not so uncommon in his day, but writing his story I came to see what an unusual and daring man he had been. One of the most intelligent things he did, perhaps, was to marry my studious, bookish mother, a marriage that turned out to be as successful as any of his other ventures.

Closing Reception @ Orozco Gallery
2026-05-01 17:00 - 20:00 | orozco gallery, 115 s cayuga st, ithaca, 14850
GALLERY HOURS | 2-6PM
🗓️ Friday, May 1st | ⏰ 5–8 PM
📍 Orozco Gallery, 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
🎟️ Free | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages | 🥤 N/A drinks available
🎨 In times of uncertainty, art remains a powerful act of resilience.
This April, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks, live music, dance, storytelling, and hands-on workshops, this welcoming sober space invites all ages to gather and celebrate the transformative power of art.
Celebrate the finale of Orozco Gallery’s month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture. Catering by Zocalo & Mocktails by Open Spaces.
♿ Handicap accessible
🌐 orozcogallery.com / @orozco_gallery – RSVP info: https://forms.gle/QbVYMMwfEcuVkXLMA
Now more than ever, art is an act of resistance and renewal — a way to reclaim joy, foster dialogue, and strengthen community bonds. This month-long series is organized and founded by community maker, curator, and activist Yen Ospina in collaboration with the Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County, & Latina/o Studies Program at Cornell University.

Busking for Justice
2026-05-01 17:30 - 19:00 | Cafe DeWitt, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca, N, 14850, United States
Busking for Justice Returns May 1 with Lavine and the Flying Machine at Café Dewitt
Immigrant Solidarity will host the next Busking for Justice event on Friday, May 1 from 5:30–7:00 p.m. at Café Dewitt (Dewitt Mall, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca).
The evening will feature live music by Lavine and the Flying Machine with a vibrant blend of klezmer and Yiddish swing—rich with storytelling and irresistible rhythms. Listen for wisps of New Orleans brass bands, the golden age of hazonnus (Jewish cantorial music), smoky French cafés and more.
The ensemble includes Jennie Lavine (clarinet and vocals), Dave Davies (guitar), Sam Swartz (tenor horn and vocals), Greg Ezra (percussion) and Ryan Zawel (tuba).
Admission is free, with donations encouraged. All proceeds will directly support immigrants and families dealing with the impacts of detention and deportation. Food will be available for purchase.
“This is our seventh Busking for Justice event, and we have been profoundly moved by the generosity and spirit of participating musicians, our hosts at Café Dewitt, and all who come to support our immigrant neighbors’ right to due process,” said Jayne Demakos, principal organizer.
Busking for Justice is an ongoing community initiative organized by Immigrant Solidarity, bringing people together through music in a shared commitment to collective care, dignity, and due process.

Mr. Chow's Night Market Book Launch
2026-05-02 11:00 - 11:30 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Join us at Buffalo Street Books, to celebrate the launch of Mr. Chow’s Night Market written by Emily Sun Li and illustrated by Yu Ting Cheng!
There will be crafts, goodies, story time & the opportunity to meet the author!

Sip & Sparkle: Spring Bloom Edition 🌸✨🥂
2026-05-02 12:00 - 19:00 | Press Bay Alley, 118 West Green Street, Ithaca, NY, United States
Join us at Fall Creek Atelier for Sip & Sparkle: Spring bloom Edition ✨
Shop handmade jewelry, enjoy complimentary mimosas and desserts, take home a goody bag, and receive 15% off your purchase.
📍 Press Bay Alley, Ithaca
🗓 May 2 | 12–7 PM

Poetry Reading + Conversation with Susan Michele Coronel & Dawn Leas
2026-05-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Join authors Susan Michele Coronel & Dawn Leas at Buffalo Street Books for a poetry reading, followed by a conversation about their writing process and the opportunity to participate in a Q&A.

DUTCHESS OF SPIRIT POSSE DANCE PARTY @ Orozco Gallery
2026-05-02 20:00 - 2026-05-03 00:00 | orozco gallery, 115 s cayuga st, ithaca, 14850
GALLERY HOURS 2-7PM
🗓️ Saturday, May 2nd | ⏰ 8 PM–12 AM
📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
🎟️ Sliding scale | 👤 18+
🎨 This April, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks, live music, dance, storytelling, and hands-on workshops, this welcoming sober space invites all ages to gather and celebrate the transformative power of art.
Close out Orozco Gallery’s month-long arts & culture pop-up with a high-energy dance party with Dutchess of Spirit Posse.
💵 Sliding scale $10-$20(cash or Venmo)
🥤 N/A drinks available
♿ Accessible
🌐 orozcogallery.com / @orozco_gallery – RSVP info: https://forms.gle/QbVYMMwfEcuVkXLMA
Now more than ever, art is an act of resistance and renewal — a way to reclaim joy, foster dialogue, and strengthen community bonds. This month-long series is organized and founded by community maker, curator, and activist Yen Ospina in collaboration with the Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County, & Latina/o Studies Program at Cornell University.

Karaoke for Carnegie
2026-05-03 15:00 - 18:00 | Ithaca Beer Co, 122 Ithaca Beer Dr, Ithaca, 14850
Opus Ithaca School of Music invites you to an evening of community fun at the Ithaca Beer Co. May 3rd! This family-friendly fundraising event will include karaoke, games, light bites, and both silent and live auctions. All proceeds will go to support Odyssey Choir, specifically to support their journey to perform in a national festival choir at Carnegie Hall this spring! Grab your friends and family and help to bring Ithaca’s voices to a national stage!
$5-10 suggested contribution at the door. Space is limited, so please RSVP: https://forms.gle/QGu6ArjM2e3VTeRg8.

Into the Woods Drag Shadow Cast
2026-05-03 16:00 - 18:30 | K-House Karaoke & Arts Hub, 121 W Martin Luther King Jr St, Ithaca, 14850
Once upon a time, Cinderella pines to make a cameo at the ball, Jack (of beanstalk fame) tends to his pet cow, Little Red Riding Hood sets off toward grandmother’s house and a baker and his wife discover they are barren, thanks to a curse from the neighboring witch.
They all head into the woods and embark on remarkable journeys that include falling in love, slaying a giant, facing off with a wolf and more.
Just when all wishes appear to be granted, a stray magic bean sprouts a second stalk and the giant’s vengeful wife disrupts everyone’s happy ending. Featuring beloved music and classic fairy tale characters, this heartfelt musical explores what happens after “happily ever after.”
With musical numbers re-imagined and reinterpreted through the artistry of Drag, all while the movie plays in the background, this fantastical show features some of Ithaca’s brightest drag performers. Get your tickets today, to see this show like you never have before!
Directed by Tilia Cordata and Just Alex
4:00 pm showing will not have alcohol sales
8:00 pm showing will feature a full bar

28th annual Spring Writes Literary Festival. May - Sept, Live and Zoom
2026-05-07 13:00 - 2026-06-14 20:00 | Downtown Ithaca, United States
The Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County (CAP) is proud to announce our 18th annual Spring Writes Literary Festival with over 40 literary events: reading s, panels, multi – genre performances, workshops, a Book & Zine Fair, and a Survivor style literary showdown.
There’s something for everyone! From seasoned authors, to the loving public. Check out the amazing slate of free events at SpringWrites.org and find event descriptions, registration links, and participating artist bios.
The Festival starts with an opening weekend of in-person events from Thursday evening, May 7th through Sunday, May 10th. Events continue on May 16th and May 31st. Locations are Buffalo Street Books, the Ithaca Downtown Conference Center (mostly), Tompkins County Public Library, Lot 10 Ithaca, Liquid State Brewing, and The Cherry Arts.
Zoom events follow from May 14th – May 28th , and June 14th-perfect for literary lovers tuning in from afar.
From July through September, there are eight additional in-person events at Buffalo Street Books.
Visit SpringWrites.org for schedules, event details, registration links, artist bios, and more.
Don’t miss this chance to connect, create, and celebrate the power of words together!
We thank our Sponsors For Their Support. Ithaca College, Beginnings Credit Union, M&T Bank, the Odyssey Bookstore, Wegmans, and the Ithaca Downtown Conference Center, along with media partners WSKG, WITH The Route, What’s Hot Magazine, and Cinemapolis.
Additional support is provided by Poets & Writers, a Fair Game Grant, and the Tompkins County Tourism Program

Trans Center Book Club
2026-05-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Join us to discuss Stone Butch Blues by Leslie Feinberg! A book club hosted by the Ithaca Trans Center.
All book club attendees will receive a 10% coupon for one in-store purchase. Mention the Ithaca Trans Center gift card to get your copy for free!

Destiny La Vibe Presents The Speakeasy Extravaganza
2026-05-16 18:30 - 21:30 | Community School of Music and Arts, 330 East State Street, Ithaca
Step into a night of glamour, rhythm, and unforgettable energy—right in the heart of Ithaca.
Destiny La Vibe Presents: The Speakeasy Extravaganza is not just an event—it’s an experience. Slip into your finest Gatsby-inspired attire and prepare to be transported to a dazzling era of style, soul, and celebration.
This immersive, cabaret-style evening will feature a full live band, a dynamic DJ, and special featured artists bringing powerful, unforgettable performances to the stage. Expect the very best of blues, R&B, soul, and funky grooves—a soundscape designed to move you from your seat straight to the dance floor.
From the moment you arrive, you’ll be surrounded by vintage elegance, vibrant energy, and a crowd ready to celebrate in style.
What to expect:
Elegant table seating for a true speakeasy feel
High-energy live music and featured artist performances
A lively dance floor you won’t want to leave
Delicious dinners and cocktails available for purchase
A curated atmosphere designed for connection, fun, and flair
A soon-to-be-announced alcohol vendor to elevate the experience
Speakeasy Secret: Your exclusive password for entry will be revealed upon purchase of your ticket or table—because every great night starts with a little mystery.
But the magic goes beyond the music. This spectacular evening also gives you a chance to give back—supporting incredible local organizations including Community School of Music and Arts, Delta Sigma Theta Ithaca Alumnae Chapter, and Greater Ithaca Activities Center.
Whether you’re coming from Ithaca, Elmira, Cortland, or beyond, this is the night to gather your friends, dress to impress, and indulge in an evening of music, movement, and meaning.

Continued Education Series – Brookdale Senior Living Ithaca
2026-05-21 12:00 - 13:00
Greetings professional partners,
Brookdale Senior Living would like to invite you to our next CE Course.
Our course topic will be Alzheimer’s Disease: The Latest in Diagnostic Testing
The course is free and the CE Credit is obtainable after the completion and duration of the course over Zoom.
If you’d like to RSVP or would like more information on the course, please email junobr@brookdale.com.

EUROPA: Celebrating the Music of Carlos Santana
2026-05-29 19:30 - 22:00 | Hangar Theatre, 801 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca, 14850
Hangar Theatre’s In Flight Entertainment Series Presents EUROPA: Celebrating the Music of Carlos Santana. EUROPA is a high-energy 7-piece group celebrating the iconic music and spirit of Carlos Santana. With powerful Latin percussion, soaring guitar melodies and dynamic improvisation the group brings Santana’s greatest hits to life. With songs spanning Carlos’ career from “Oye Como Va”, “Black Magic Woman”, and “Evil Ways” to the wildly successful “Smooth” and “Maria, Maria”, Europa’s musicians, from the Latin, Rock, R&B, Jazz, and Jam Band genres, play them all with authenticity, fire and passion!

Ithaca Pride Festival - Opening Events
2026-06-13 15:00 - 22:00 | Bernie Milton Pavilion, 100 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY, 14845
Join the Ithaca Pride Alliance on the Commons as we kick off Pride Weekend with our Opening Events on Friday, June 13th from 3-10pm! Live music from 3-6pm, Opening Ceremonies from 6-7pm then dance the night away at our All-Ages Pride Dance Party from 7-10pm at the Bernie Milton Pavilion. Local resources and organizations will be tabling throughout the event. Stop by our Affirmation Station to get all decked out in Pride Gear, grab your Pride Tees from the Sunny Days booth, and get information about all of the Ithaca Pride Events happening all weekend long at the IPA booth! Accessibility FAQs and up-to-date information available at https://www.ithacapridealliance.org/ithaca-pride

Ithaca Pride Festival - Pride In The Park
2026-06-14 10:00 - 20:00 | Dewitt Park, 102 E Court Street, Ithaca, 14850, United States
Join the Ithaca Pride Alliance for Pride In the Park on Saturday, June 14. Our signature, full day celebration of community, visibility and joy!
Explore local vendors, delicious food, community resources, family-friendly activities and a full day of stage performances (we have two stages this year). The festival spans Dewitt Park and extends along the 300, 200 & 100 blocks of N Cayuga Street as well as the Bernie Milton Pavilion. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Event Hours:
Access Hours: 10:00 – 12:00 (No amplified music)
General Park Hours & Dewitt Stage: 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Bernie Milton Stage 3:00 – 8:00 PM
Accessibility FAQs and up-to-date information available at https://www.ithacapridealliance.org/ithaca-pride

Show Tunes Singalong!
2026-06-17 08:00 - 17:00 | St. Luke Lutheran Church, 109 Oak Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850, 109 Oak Ave, Ithaca, 14850
In conjunction with and supporting Ithaca Pride Alliance — an evening of music, laughter, and community in celebration of Pride Month. Enjoy wine, cheese, and other delicious refreshments while belting out your favorite show tunes, cheering on local talent, and finding joy and community among friends and allies. Led by local musicians Kristin Zaryski, Mary Malaney, and Mark Lawrence – come as you are or dressed as your favorite character from screen or stage!

"The Architecture of the Self": A Summer Somatic Series
2026-07-19 14:00 - 17:00 | the House of S Corn, 209 South Corn Street, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Teaching Ithaca Wellness Launches “The Architecture of the Self”: A Summer Somatic Series
ITHACA, NY — Local educator and wellness coach Alison Rawlins, founder of Teaching Ithaca Wellness, LLC, is proud to announce a new 8-part workshop series, “The Architecture of the Self,” running Sunday afternoons from July 19 through September 6.
At the heart of this series is the debut of the Concentric Boundaries curriculum—a somatic guide designed to help participants move past intellectualized “rules” and into the felt-sense reality of their personal space. By framing emotional and professional security through architectural metaphors, Rawlins invites the community to rebuild their internal infrastructure with kindness and clarity.
A Somatic Sunday Rhythm Each session takes place from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Rawlins’ home studio in Ithaca. The afternoons are structured to facilitate deep transition:
The Welcome Circle: Setting the architectural theme.
The Snack & Shift: A light nourishment break to move from “thinking” to “sensing.”
Artistic Exploration: Hands-on creative work to map the internal self.
Closing: Integrating the blueprint before the week begins.
The Summer Schedule:
July 19: Part 1 – The Foundation
July 26: Part 2 – The Threshold
August 2: Part 3 – The Windows (THINK Filter)
August 9: Part 4 – The Observation Deck
August 16: Part 5 – Tapestries & Bivouacs
August 23: Part 6 – Clarity is Kindness
August 30: Part 7 – Conflict as a Gateway
September 6: Part 8 – The Renovation Blueprint
Logistics & Materials Participants are encouraged to bring a dedicated journal and a sketchbook specifically for this course to document their somatic evolution. While the workshops are held in a cozy home environment, Rawlins notes with a wink that her “curious dogs” will be safely contained so the group can focus on the work at hand.
Investment:
Full 8-Week Blueprint: $100 suggested donation (Includes weekly coaching check-ins).
A La Carte: $10–$35 suggested donation per session.
About Teaching Ithaca Wellness, LLC: Teaching Ithaca Wellness provides mindfulness-based art curriculum and therapeutic coaching to the Ithaca community, focusing on empowering individuals through creative expression and boundary work.
Contact: Alison Rawlins Teaching Ithaca Wellness, LLC teachingithacawellness.com (607) 280-4538
www.teachingithacawellness.com
