MIX Art Gallery opens “LUXE” Friday, April 5th 5-8PM ~ New Works by Ivy Stevens-Gupta
2024-04-05 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | MIX Art Gallery, 156 E. State Street, Ithaca, 14850
On this Ithaca Gallery Night, April 5th, from 5-8PM, MIX Art Gallery is pleased to present our new exhibition, “LUXE” by Ivy Stevens-Gupta. Explore the opulent and dynamic realm of Ivy’s artistry as she masterfully intertwines painting and sculpture to create captivating new pieces. Join us for an insightful journey into Ivy’s innovative approach with a night of conversation, art, and community!
This event is part of First Friday Ithaca Gallery Night openings.

Queer Salon
2024-04-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Join us for another rendition of our bi-monthly queer open mic night! Bring a few friends and your poetry, prose, stand up, grocery lists, little random writings from your notes app, or any other piece of writing!

Turning Back to Ourselves: A Women's Guide to Healing Self-Abandonment and Loving Who We Are
2024-04-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Join Ithaca local Dalya Tamir for the launch of her new book.
About the Book:
Turning Back to Ourselves explores the pain of self-abandonment, the mind states of self-judgment, self-doubt, and even self-hatred that women too often find themselves experiencing. Drawing on Buddhist practices of mindfulness, compassion, and lovingkindness, and on her experience as a psychotherapist, Dalya Tamir offers a path for women to turn back and embrace themselves with kindness and love. Through teachings, stories, and reflections, the reader is guided to reconnect with her own innate wisdom, creativity, and aliveness, opening her heart to herself and in growing circles to all living beings. Even though the book was written for women it offers a path for people of all gender identities that have experienced self-abandonment and wish to find their way back to their wise and compassionate self.
About the Author:
Dalya Tamir’s path of transformation began in the small village of Bodh Gaya, India, in 1983, where she participated in a ten-day day silent meditation retreat. Since then, many years of meditation practice and study of Buddhist teachings taught her about the potential we all have to liberate our hearts from suffering. Her training in social work exposed her to teachings about systems of oppression and ways large systems affect the individual. This understanding strengthened her commitment to social justice, especially in the areas of women’s liberation and peace building. Dalya has been facilitating meditation circles for women in Ithaca NY and in Israel since 2002. During a two-year sabbatical in Israel, she led meditation and dialogue groups for Israeli Jews and Palestinians. She has worked as a psychotherapist in community mental health settings as well as in private practice since 2014. In her work she integrates Buddhist practices with experiential methods of psychotherapy. She lives in Ithaca, NY with her husband and daughters.

Drag Story Hour
2024-04-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Parents and kiddos, our queens are back for Drag Story Hour! Sit in our beautiful butterfly room and enjoy a reading from two of Ithaca’s very best storytellers.

Green Card Soldier with Sofya Aptekar
2024-04-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Sofya Aptekar is joining us at BSB to read from her memoir Green Card Soldier: Between Model Immigrant and Security Threat
About the Book:
While the popular image of the US military is one of citizen soldiers protecting their country, the reality is that nearly 5 percent of all first-time military recruits are noncitizens. Their reasons for enlisting are myriad, but many are motivated by the hope of gaining citizenship in return for their service. In Green Card Soldier, Sofya Aptekar talks to more than seventy noncitizen soldiers from twenty-three countries, including some who were displaced by conflict after the US military entered their homeland. She identifies a disturbing pattern: the US military’s intervention in foreign countries drives migration, which in turn supplies the military with a cheap and desperate labor pool—thereby perpetuating the cycle.
As Aptekar discovers, serving in the US military is no guarantee against deportation, and yet the promise of citizenship and the threat of deportation are the carrot and stick used to discipline noncitizen soldiers. Viewed at various times as security threats and members of a model minority, immigrant soldiers sometimes face intense discrimination from their native-born colleagues and superiors. Their stories—stitched through with colonial legacies, white supremacy, exploitation, and patriarchy—show how the tensions between deservingness and suspicion shape their enlistment, service, and identities. Giving voice to this little-heard group of immigrants, Green Card Soldier shines a cold light on the complex workings of US empire, globalized militarism, and citizenship.
About the Author:
Sofya Aptekar is Associate Professor of Urban Studies at the City University of New York School of Labor and Urban Studies. She is the author of The Road to Citizenship: What Naturalization Means for Immigrants and the United States.

Ryan Petereson Trio - Jazz Jam Session
2024-04-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Liquid State Brewery, 620 W. Green St., Ithaca
Ryan’s trio will play a couple tunes to warm up the stage and then open the stage to members of the local jazz community. Each person who signs up will get approximately 2 tunes with the band before rotating.
Bring your instrument and join in with this great band with Ryan Peterson on guitar, August Bish on upright bass, and Owen Erickson on drums!
The $5 Suggested Donation goes directly to the band and to supporting the session.

Movie Night! O Brother, Where Art Thou?
2024-04-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Liquid State Brewery, 620 W. Green St., Ithaca
Come enjoy the hit film written and directed by the Coen brothers, O Brother, Where Art Thou. Order drinks and food right to your table. Space is limited so get your tickets today!

Broken Words with Keyturah Moore
2024-04-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Keyturah Moore will hold a reading and discussion from her chapbook “Broken Words” at Buffalo Street Books. This will be a time to sit down and discuss with the author the story behind “Broken words” and how she used her journey of dealing with depression to find a creative outlet to cope.

Book Tour: Palestine, Israel, and the U.S. Empire
2024-04-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
A sharp analysis of the struggle for Palestine gets an update following the events of October 7, 2023.
Palestine, Israel, and U.S. Empire is an essential book for the current moment. Taking a firm anti-Zionist perspective on the history of Palestine and Israel, it traces the movements of resistance from British colonialism to the fight back in Gaza and the West Bank today.
From the division of the Middle East by Western powers and the Zionist settler movement, to the founding of Israel and its role as a watchdog for US interests, to present day conflicts and the prospects for a just resolution—this narrative is firmly rooted in the politics of Palestinian liberation. Here is a necessary contribution to the heroic efforts of the Palestinian people to achieve justice in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. This book contains a complete index and a timeline of developments in the history of Palestine.

Board Game Night
2024-04-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Bring your friends down to BSB for board game night! We have a wide selection of games we sell in store from Catan to Concept. Here’s your chance to test out our games and browse our selection after hours!
Leave your donations here!

Opera Ithaca Presents The Turn of the Screw
2024-04-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Hangar Theatre, 801 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca, 14850
Opera Ithaca to end season in April with a unique horror-opera!
Opera Ithaca continues to be a space for interesting and daring opera with its final show of the season, The Turn of the Screw. This exciting piece has a unique place in opera history as one of very few in the horror genre. The opera, adapted from a novella by the legendary British-American author Henry James which served to popularize the ghost story as a genre, was composed by Benjamin Britten, with a libretto by Myfanwy Piper.
This is a mysterious ‘haunted house’ story. It centers on two parentless children, Miles and Flora, and their unnamed Governess, who is convinced that the children are being menaced by ghosts. It is never entirely clear whether the children can see the spirits, or if the Governess is imagining them. The tragic ending of the opera is colored by the same ambiguity.
A stellar cast includes soprano Lynn Craver as the Governess, soprano Celeste Morales as Mrs. Grose, tenor Gabriel Hernandez as Peter Quint, soprano, Melissa Wimbish as Miss Jessel, soprano, Emma Commisso as Flora, and male soprano Wyatt McDaniel as Miles.
Stage director Susannah Berryman will bring this work to life, together with music director Kristin Ditlow.
The Turn of the Screw will be performed April 19 and 21, 2024, at The Hangar Theater. Tickets may be purchased at https://hangartheatre.easy-ware-ticketing.com/events.

Reading: Grace Period with Elisabeth Nonas
2024-04-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Join Elisabeth Nonas for a reading from her new novel Grace Period.
About the Book:
Just as 70-year-old writing professor Hannah Greene walks into her retirement party, she’s called to the ER because Grace, her wife of 25 years, has been in what turns out to be a fatal car accident. This was definitely not part of the plan the two had for their lives, especially since Grace was ten years younger than Hannah. The plan had been for Hannah to join her art history professor wife on a sabbatical trip to Europe. Grace would do research, and Hannah would figure out what she wanted to do in her retirement. How does an independent, feisty lesbian adjust to both her suddenly widowed and newly retired life? How can she survive the loss of the spouse who statistically should have survived her? Grace Period tackles these questions head-on in an intimate, witty portrayal of a woman grappling with the new and unexpected turn her life has taken. It is a tale of love, loss, and survival.
About the Author:
Elisabeth Nonas, the author of three published novels, has written several screenplays as well as short stories, magazine articles, and essays. She coauthored with Simon LeVay the nonfiction City of Friends: A Portrait of the Gay and Lesbian Community in America. The author taught screenwriting and writing for emerging media at Ithaca College for twenty-five years. Nonas’s three novels focused on how lesbians form community and create family. Given that her first book appeared forty years ago when she was in her mid-30s, she clearly has different concerns now as she ages and her life continues to unfold. These were what sparked “Grace Period.”Originally from New York City, she lives in Ithaca, NY, with her spouse, founding publisher and editor of Firebrand Books, Nancy K. Bereano.

Makers Market @ Liquid State Brewing Company
2024-04-21 14:00 - 18:00 | Liquid State Brewery, 620 W. Green St., Ithaca
Get ready for an epic day of local talent and good vibes at Liquid State Brewing!
Join us on Sunday, April 21st, from 2-6pm for a Makers Market presented by @orozcogalleryithaca. Swing by 620 W Green St to peruse unique finds from 10 amazing local vendors while grooving to the beats of DJ Fox West.
And of course, indulge in delectable food and drinks courtesy of Liquid State Brewing. Don’t miss out on this fantastic community event
To learn more about opportunities, check out Orozco Gallery Ithaca on Fb & Instagram!

Makers Market
2024-04-21 14:00 - 18:00 | Liquid State Brewery, 620 W. Green St., Ithaca

Reclaim Earth Day
2024-04-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Bernie Milton Pavilion, 100 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY, 14845
Students and community members will be staging direct actions around Ithaca, after which we will all converge on the Commons to Reclaim Earth Day!
This is not about learning not to feed the wildlife or making a virtuous consumer choice to buy a recycled plastic beer cozy; it’s about changing the whole filthy rotten system! We are calling on every student on every campus and every climate activist in the area to turn out and get real about the kind of change that we must create at this late hour.

45th Annual Take Back the Night
2024-04-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Bernie Milton Pavilion, 100 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY, 14845
Ithaca’s Annual Take Back the Night (TBTN) March and Rally are back! This year’s TBTN will take place on April 26th, 2024 with marches from GIAC, Ithaca College, and Cornell, and a rally and candlelit vigil at the Bernie Milton Pavillion on the Ithaca Commons. Join us as a survivor or as an ally.
Take Back the Night began as a grassroots movement in the late 1870’s, protesting the violence and fear that women experienced walking the streets at night. The first U.S. Take Back the Night events were held in the 1970’s in several cities including San Francisco, Philadelphia and – Ithaca, NY to protest sexual violence against women. Through decades of continued activism, Take Back the Night has expanded to embrace survivors of all gender identities and from all backgrounds.
This year, Take Back the Night will be an evening of reclamation, empowerment, and celebration; we seek to empower and uplift survivors of domestic and sexual violence and prioritize underrepresented and marginalized survivors in their stories, their healing, and in our collective liberation.
We look forward to marching with you! Details about march times and locations TBA, follow us on Instagram @advocacytc or on Facebook to stay up to date!

Indie Bookstore Day at Buffalo Street Books
2024-04-27 11:00 - 18:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Independent Bookstore Day is a one-day national party that takes place at indie bookstores across the country on the last Saturday in April. This year, we have a handful of things going on from specific Indie Bookstore Day merch, to freebies, to special events going on!

CVM Dance Collective Showcase
2024-04-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Hangar Theatre, 801 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca, 14850
Celebrating our 11th year of dance, the CVM Dance Collective is proud to present our annual spring showcase on Saturday, April 27th from 7-9 pm at Hangar Theatre. Featuring a variety of dances from tap and contemporary to reggae and swing, join us for a night of creativity, music, and fun! Doors open at 7 pm with the show starting at 7:30 pm.

Feline Follies
2024-04-28 10:00 - 13:30 | Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine, 602 Tower Rd, Ithaca, 14850
Celebrating cats and Cornell with interactive lectures, a cat show, adoptable cats, raffle prizes, crafts, and more!
We’re excited to announce the Cornell student chapter of the American Association of Feline Practitioners will be hosting our annual Feline Follies event! This is a program during which we invite students and the greater Cornell and Ithaca community to our school to celebrate cats and Cornell on Sunday April 28th from 10am – 1:30pm in the vet school’s lower atrium (Schurman Hall).

Zine-Making Workshop
2024-04-28 13:00 - 17:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Learn how to design, print, and bind zines for your DIY publishing toolkit. Students will be introduced to bookbinding that is ideal for zines and explore ways to write and illustrate their own content. Next, students will learn how to layout and design their zine and inkjet print 15 copies of their project. Participants will have options to display or sell copies at the Ithaca Book & Zine Fair. Materials will be provided but participants are encouraged to bring any art making supplies they want to use.
This class will be facilitated by Adam Bryant and Laura Rowley, who are both local book artists. Adam Bryant earned his MFA from the University of Iowa Center for the Book in 2021. At UICB, his areas of study were bookbinding, book history, letterpress printing and papermaking. Since 2022, he has worked as a Senior Conservation Technician in the Cornell University Library Conservation Lab. Laura Rowley earned her MFA from the University of Alabama in 2014. Laura operates Illuminated Press, a micro press that publishes handmade books. She is also a Library Assistant at the Odessa Library bringing programs to all ages.
Purchase your tickets here!

Cayuga Vocal Ensemble presents: "Pax Mundi”, a concert for peace
2024-04-28 16:00 - 17:00 | St. Catherine of Siena Church, 309 Siena Drive, Ithaca, 14850
Experience the harmony of humanity with Cayuga Vocal Ensemble’s concert, ‘Pax Mundi.’ Join us for an evening of choral works by Arvo Pärt, Alvin Singleton, Amy Beach, Sarah Quartel, and others celebrating peace and unity.
Donations welcome at the door.
Made possible in part with funds from the NYS Council on the Arts, through the Community Arts Partnership.

The Bike Month Challenge
2024-05-01 - 2024-05-31 | Virtual
Make every ride count this May with the Bike Month Challenge!
Brought to Ithaca by Love to Ride and GOIthaca, the national #MakeEveryRideCount initiative aims to champion bike riding while harnessing the pedal power of bike riders across the country to generate data that will make biking better for everyone.
So, how does it work? Once someone downloads the Love to Ride app and enjoys a bike ride, they can use the Rate My Routes feature to show how comfortable they felt on different streets and paths. This feedback, paired with anonymized trip data from other users, can pinpoint the prime spots in your community calling out for better biking infrastructure!
It’s totally free to download the app and take part in the Bike Month Challenge. There are prizes up for grabs for anyone who logs a ride, and even more can be won if someone encourages others to join! This May, let’s #MakeEveryRideCount.

11th Annual Mac 'n Cheese Bowl
2024-05-01 16:30 - 19:00 | Ithaca Farmers Market, Steamboat Landing 545 3rd St, Ithaca, NY, 14850
Over 20 competitors vie for your votes to try and win the titles of Best Meat Mac, Best Non-Meat Mac, Kid’s Choice, Most Creative, and new-for-2024 Alt Mac. Your ticket allows you to taste all of them and vote for your favorite! Try your luck with raffle baskets and visit info booths for our partners in senior services. Proceeds support Foodnet Meals on Wheels programs providing nutritious meals and safety checks for older adults in Tompkins County.

16th Annual Spring Writes Literary Festival
2024-05-02 | Downtown Ithaca, United States
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 diversity of literary talent in the region.
Why Attend?
– Discover Ithaca’s Rich Literary Scene: Explore an extensive program of literary-themed events, including creative writing workshops, poetry readings, and engaging panel discussions. Whether you’re an aspiring writer or a devoted bibliophile, there’s inspiration around every corner.
– Family-Friendly Fun: The festival offers a range of activities suitable for all ages, making it the perfect outing for families looking for enriching experiences. Dive into storytelling sessions or participate in interactive workshops designed to spark creativity and imagination in attendees of all ages.
– Connect with the Ithaca Community: Embrace the opportunity to meet and mingle with a diverse group of artists, writers, and literature enthusiasts. Spring Writes is not just an event; it’s a community gathering that celebrates the shared passion for storytelling and artistic expression.
– Experience the Heart of Downtown Ithaca: Set against the backdrop of picturesque downtown Ithaca, the festival invites you to enjoy the local flavors, scenic beauty, and welcoming atmosphere that make Ithaca a unique cultural destination.
– Virtual Participation Options: Can’t make it in person? No problem! The festival also offers virtual events from May 11th to 18th, allowing you to join the celebration from anywhere in the world.
Event Highlights:
– Engaging workshops led by accomplished writers and artists.
– Lively readings and performances showcasing the best of local talent.
– Opportunities to meet your favorite authors and discover new voices.
– Activities and events tailored for young readers and families.
– A blend of in-person and virtual events to ensure everyone can participate.
Join Us:
Mark your calendar for this unparalleled celebration of literature and community in the heart of Ithaca, NY. Whether you’re a local resident or a visitor, the Spring Writes Literary Festival promises an enriching, inspiring, and unforgettable experience for all.
Dates: May 2nd to 18th
Location: Downtown Ithaca, NY, and online
Admission: Free and open to the public
For more information and to view the full schedule of events, visit our website springwrites.org. Don’t miss out on this highlight of Ithaca’s cultural calendar!

Interior / Exterior
2024-05-02 12:00 - 17:00 | State of the Art Gallery, 120 W State St #2, Ithaca, 14850, United Kingdom
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.
Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA
accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible in part with funds from the NYS Council on
the Arts, administered by the Community Arts Partnership.
Images:
January by Carol Spence
Lori Daydreaming by Vince Joseph

Theatre Incognita presents THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams
2024-05-03 19:00 - 21:30 | Community School of Music and Arts, 330 East State Street, Ithaca
A single mother raising two children in the Depression dreams of a Southern gentility long vanished. A sensitive daughter wraps herself up in a world of glass and old records. The son, a budding artist, longs to flee the constrictions of a crowded working-class apartment and a dead-end job. Into their lives drops a ‘gentleman caller’ —“the long-delayed but always expected something that we live for.”
Theatre Incognita concludes its spring 2024 season with performances of Tennessee Williams’ immortal THE GLASS MENAGERIE at the Community School of Music and Arts in downtown Ithaca.
Kristin Sad takes on the iconic role of the mother, Amanda. Jonah Hirst plays her son, Tom; Kylie Schultz plays the daughter, Laura; and AJ Sage plays Jim O’Connor, their ’gentleman caller.’
Evening performances are at 7 pm, Friday & Saturday May 3–4, and Thursday through Saturday May 9-11. Matinee will be offered at 2pm on Sunday May 5 and May 12 (Mother’s Day). Tickets available at incognita.ludus.com

AAPI Heritage Month Celebration
2024-05-04 12:00 - 15:00 | Bernie Milton Pavilion, 100 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY, 14845
The History Center in Tompkins County, Tompkins County Public Library, Cornell Asian American Studies Program, Cornell East Asia Program, Cornell Southeast Asia Program, and Cornell South Asia Program are excited to host the inaugural celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage and culture in Tompkins County.
Enjoy an afternoon of music, dance, and martial arts performances!

Blood City Rollers
2024-05-04 14:00 - 15:30 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Join V Park Anderson (she/they), the creator/writer of debut horror/comedy graphic novel series BLOOD CITY ROLLERS, and their Alternate Universe (AU) City Podcast co-host Rey Noble (they/he) as they discuss collaborative storytelling, the graphic novel creation process, roller derby, and teamwork as world-saving praxis. Bonus: get your book signed, win a signed hardcover copy, and/or learn more about local derby!
About the Book
After ice skater and Olympic hopeful Mina wipes out at her biggest competition, she gets recruited by a squad of vampires who need a human player to complete their Paranormal Roller Derby team.
About the Author and Illustrator
Veronica Park (VP) Anderson (she/they) is a neurodivergent, queer, feminist millennial writer with a resume that Victor Frankenstein would disown for being “a bit much.” V’s previous job titles include: award-winning community theater actor, professional lecturer on cruise ships, indie film producer, literary agent, and creative project manager; however, “writer” is the title that always fits. V plays competitive flat track roller derby as “Scarlet Five” #55 and prefers the pivot role, aka “surprise jamming.” Born in Alaska and raised in Oregon, she currently lives with her partner in Upstate NY and has two cats named Skeletor and Bo-Catan.
Tatiana Hill (she/her) is a Black and Latina illustrator by day and roller skater by night. Her art journey began alongside her love for anime in the early 2000s and culminated with a BA in Animation. Receiving awards for Best Art Direction, she would later apply her skill set in color and design to illustration. Born in Los Angeles and a member of the roller skate community there, Tatiana enjoys participating in a space that celebrates diversity, identity, and found family. She illustrated The Roller World Tarot deck and Blood City Rollers, her debut graphic novel as an illustrator.

Mostly Motown Spring Concert
2024-05-04 19:00 - 20:30 | First Baptist Church in Ithaca at Dewitt Park, 309. N. Cayuga St. - Gray Stone church behind Courthouse, Ithaca, 14950
The Mostly Motown Chorus’ Spring Concert is Saturday, May 4th, 7 PM at the First Baptist Church at DeWitt Park in Ithaca.
(The gray stone church behind the courthouse)
Join us for a fabulous evening with great ’60s and ’70s tunes in an environment of fun and nostalgia!
Special guest Mabel Welch. Directed by Jan Nigro.
$15 admission at the door.

Bye Bye Tiberias Screening at Cinemapolis
2024-05-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Cinemapolis, 120 W Green St, Ithaca, 14850
About the Event
Buffalo Street Books and Cinemapolis are partnering for another film screening and book sale double feature. Get some popcorn, check out some books, and enjoy the screening of Bye Bye Tiberius.
About the Film
In her early twenties, Hiam Abbass left her native Palestinian village to follow her dream of becoming an actress in Europe, leaving behind her mother, grandmother, and seven sisters. Thirty years later, her filmmaker daughter Lina returns with her to the village and questions for the first time her mother’s bold choices, her chosen exile and the way the women in their family influenced both their lives. Set between past and present, Bye Bye Tiberias pieces together images of today, family footage from the nineties and historical archives to portray four generations of daring Palestinian women who keep their story and legacy alive through the strength of their bonds, despite exile, dispossession, and heartbreak.
