Stories of Kindness and Resilience
As a part of the United in Kindness Event Series and Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Advocacy Center Center of Tompkins County is hosting an all-ages story hour!
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Events
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Buffalo Street Books 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
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Local Poets for Harris Open Mic with Jon Raimon, Ian Shapiro, and Stacey Murphy
Buffalo Street Books 215 N. Cayuga St., IthacaAbout the Event: We are Local Poets for Harris, a group of writers who want to inspire fellow citizens to support the joyful, compassionate, and just vision the Harris and Walz team have for our country. We will have an open mic for local writers to share three minutes of poems related to the importance of standing up for democracy, ... Read More
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Audrey Cooper Legacy Celebration
History Center of Tompkins County 110 N Tioga Street, Ithaca, New YorkJoin us for a special afternoon celebrating the legacy of one of the Ultimate Reentry Opportunity Initiative founders, Audrey Cooper. Featuring a keynote address on communities supporting reentry housing; our inaugural Audrey Cooper Award, with complimentary Mediterranean nibbles and Open Spaces Cider pop-up cash bar.
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Polishing Shakespeare
Kitchen Theatre Company 417 W State Street, IthacaPolishing Shakespeare by Brian Dykstra Directed by Margarett Perry Starring Brian Dykstra, Kate Levy & Kate Siahaan-Rigg A dotcom billionaire pays an esteemed American theatre company to translate Shakespeare into English (Wait. What?). A world premiere comedy based on an (unbelievably) true story. ‘To sell out or not to sell out–is that the question?’ FOUR STARS! “An exhilarating, entertaining rollercoaster ... Read More
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“A Grand Love: Stories for Grandparents of Transgender Grandchildren” with Janna Barkin
Buffalo Street Books 215 N. Cayuga St., IthacaAbout the Event: Join us to celebrate the release of Janna Barkin’s new book A Grand Love: Stories for Grandparents of Transgender Grandchildren. About the Book: A Grand Love is a book of personal stories and observations from the perspectives of the author, grandparents of transgender grandchildren, and transgender people themselves. Transgender people have never been more visible in our ... Read More
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Greater Ithaca Art Trail Open Studio Weekends
Tompkins CountyOpen Studio Weekends! Explore local artist studios during the beautiful fall foliage in Tompkins County! Join us on October 12-13 and October 19-20, from 11 AM to 5 PM, where over 30 artists on the Greater Ithaca Art Trail will open their studios to the public. This free, self-guided tour invites you to embark on an art-filled adventure, discovering unique ... Read More
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“Feminism Is Alive and Well in the Novel” Jennifer Savran Kelly in conversation with Aggeliki Pelekidis and Aida Zilelian
Buffalo Street Books 215 N. Cayuga St., IthacaAbout the Event: Across genres, styles, and forms, feminism is alive and well in contemporary literature. Aggeliki Pelekidis's Unlucky Mel (Cornell University Press, 2024) is a humorous and moving feminist campus novel and Aida Zilelian's All the Ways We Lied (Keylight Books, 2024) is a heartfelt family saga focused on four sisters. Please join us for a lively reading and conversation about their stories and publishing ... Read More
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Cultures & Cuisines: A Taste of the African Diaspora
Cornell Botanic Gardens 124 Comstock Knoll, IthacaCelebrate the rich culinary heritage of the African Diaspora and explore the plants of the exhibit, “Seeds of Survival and Celebration: Plants and the Black Experience.” Join us for a conversational dinner to enjoy a traditional West African meal, prepared by Chef Kuukua of Asempe Kitchen, while learning more about the plants used in dishes across the United States, Caribbean, ... Read More
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Breaking the Silence: A First Responder Q&A on Brain Health and Trauma
oin us for an essential conversation on October 23rd, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, where we’ll address the brain health challenges faced by all first responders—from dispatchers to law enforcement, EMS, fire, ER clinicians, parole, and probation officers, along with their loved ones. Licensed therapist Alev Ates-Barlas and USMC combat veteran and 16-year law enforcement officer Sergeant Blair MacDonald ... Read More
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October Game Night with Buffalo Street Books
Buffalo Street Books 215 N. Cayuga St., IthacaLooking for a ghostly October game night? Embrace the Halloween season and join us in playing a macabre game of Mysterium! We have a wide variety of board games you can choose from to help you decompress. $5 suggested donation.
