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It’s Art Basel, and the stakes are high for the gallery that Mariana runs in the Wynwood Arts District in Miami. And when Mariana’s movie-star mother tries to help out, things get even more complicado. Laughs in Spanish is a fast-paced, cafecíto-induced comedy about art and success – and mothers and daughters.
The Ithaca is Books Festival exists to celebrate the authors, performers, and storytellers who illuminate our world and introduce us to new ones. Events will be hosted all over town including readings and conversations with Jonathan Letham, Steven Salvatore, and Debbie Urbanski. As part of the festival, the book fair will take place on The Commons on September 14th and ... Read More
Ever heard of the art of quilling? Join us at Handwork to learn this craft with a hands-on workshop! Local artist Caroline Spellman will guide you through the steps of making your own quilled paper gift tag by shaping and curling paper strips into a three-dimensional design. Quilling gained popularity in the 18th century among ladies of leisure, who created ... Read More
Our 7th Annual Oktoberfest is happening Saturday, September 14th from 2 - 7 PM.
Join us on Monday, September 16, for an unforgettable evening as the Latino Civic Association proudly presents a Folkloric Danza Performance at the Kitchen Theatre Company! Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with us at 6pm for a special meet-and-greet with the LCA, followed by a vibrant and captivating performance at 7pm. This free event promises to be a celebration of ... Read More
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!
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."
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