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Join historian Jeff Iovannone for a conversation about The Faggots & Their Friends Between Revolutions, a novel about queer communal living in the heart of Ithaca, NY. Book club books are 10% off when purchased in store and online at Buffalo Street Books. About the Book The Faggots and Their Friends Between Revolutions is a beloved queer utopian text written ... Read More
The 6th Annual Ithaca Reggae Fest returns to beautiful Stewart Park in Ithaca, NY with a full day of music, dancing, art, yoga, skateboarding, youth activities, craft vendors, food trucks, and more… on Saturday, June 22, 2024, and a free Welcome Party to kick off the weekend on Friday, June 21, 2024.
Join us at the Community School of Music & Arts for a free special event! - Meet and Greet our new Executive Director, Megan Omohundro - Enjoy light refreshments in our gallery and enjoy Kumi Korf's exhibit, "Tagasode" - Learn about our strategic vision & goals Plus... - We have a BIG announcement to make!
Pride dance party at the Argos Warehouse with host Tilia Cordata and DJ Dutchess Of Spirit Posse. Dressed to impress? Dressed in your drag? Then shake your a** on our catwalk! 11pm-ish runway show.
June 6th opens the 35th Annual Juried Photography Show at the State of the Art Gallery. This year’s show attracted 63 entries from all over New York state. The jury reviewed 210 images and selected 83 for the show. The exhibit includes landscapes, portraits, abstract and traditional photography. June 6-29, 2024. Opening reception Friday, June 7, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday ... Read More
About the Book Princess Eve was raised with one purpose: to destroy the Knight. Far too many of subjects of Queen's Bridge have been devastated by this evil sorcerer's trickery. Eve's own unique magic--the ability to conjure weapons from nature--makes her a worthy adversary. As she approaches her seventeenth birthday, Eve is ready to battle. But her mother, Queen Regina, ... Read More
About the Book It was family separation and "kids in cages" that drove Sarah Towle to the U.S. southern border. On discovering the many-headed hydra that is the U.S. immigration system--and the heroic determination of those caught under its knee--she could never look away again. Crossing the Line: Finding America in the Borderlands charts Sarah's journey from outrage to activism ... Read More
Friday, July 5th, on Ithaca's Gallery Night, please join us from 5-8 pm for the art opening of “Surrealismo De Ensueño” by local Colombian-American artist Yen Ospina, at MIX Art Gallery at 156 “On the Commons" Ithaca, NY. MIX Art Gallery is proud to present “Surrealismo de Ensueño.” This is not just a series; it’s a visual odyssey into our ... Read More
About the Book Ghosts of Glencoe is a riveting multi-generational adventure of self-discovery. The novel spans a mere four months, set at a unique junior boarding school, and played out in the rugged Adirondack mountains of New York. This is a Hero’s Journey for two flawed protagonists, one fifteen, the other sixty-three. Both struggle to be accountable to themselves and ... Read More
With Angela Somma. Are you ready to embark on a literary adventure where dreams come to life, galaxies collide, and magic pulses through every word? Look no further! Our workshop is a haven for writers who crave limitless creativity and seek to weave untold tales. Our special ingredient? This mantra: “Live your YA fantasy. Be who you needed.” Your voice ... Read More
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