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Mother of Bourbon - Eric Goodman Mother of Bourbon: The Greatest American Whiskey Story Never Told is the never-before-told story of a pioneering and visionary woman who achieved success in a system designed to suppress her, and against a government that strived to repress her. Mary’s courage and determination are the hallmarks that live on today in Mary Dowling Whiskey, ... Read More
Play board games and chess in our Game Room after school right on the Commons! All age groups welcome.
ARTIST WORKSHOPS NIGHT 🗓️ Friday, May 23rd | ⏰ 6–8 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY Celebrate Latine creativity and storytelling with two immersive, hands-on workshops that explore fashion, identity, and community expression: ♻️ Hilos De Vicky Workshop Discover this Cuban brand that blends recycled materials with modern Yoruba-inspired fashion. Participants will create jewelry or accessories from ... Read More
Drop in for figure drawing sessions at CSMA, generally held on the 2nd and 4th Friday evenings of each month. If you’re an intermediate or advanced-level artist interested in drawing from the nude model, come join our non-instructed, open sketch sessions. Just grab your own supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity in the company of other artists.
Kitchen Theatre Company is pleased to present EIDOLON YACHT, an exhibition of paintings in the Judith Holiday Gallery by Tim Merrick. Opening Saturday May 24th, 2 -5 pm. Merrick’s paintings are built as much as they are painted, constructed with the precision and material sensitivity of a seasoned carpenter, which he is, in fact.His measured and deliberate action, reveals a ... Read More
Choose something from our library or bring your own! Riverwood has a game space that you can take over for the night and play some awesome games! We don't have it in stock? Ask us to custom order the game.
FRIDA MOVIE NIGHT 🗓️ Saturday, May 24th | ⏰ 6–8 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY Relax and unwind as we dive into the life and art of the iconic Mexican painter, Frida Kahlo, in this creative storytelling movie. Learn more about her passionate journey, struggles, and the legacy she left behind. Bring your own pillows and ... Read More
ZINE WORKSHOP WITH YEN OSPINA 🗓️ Sunday, May 25th | ⏰ 4–6 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY Join artist Yen Ospina for a fun, hands-on zine workshop! Learn how to create your very own pocket-sized zine using just an 8.5x11 paper. This workshop will guide you step-by-step, all while enjoying music and connecting with community members. ... Read More
Justin Cox, Alyssa Perry, Hilary Plum, and Zach Savich are coming to Ithaca from the midwest, having written extraordinary books of fiction, poetry, and memoir-for-performance. For this genre-blurring event, our four talented visitors will each read from their new books, all published within the past year, and then Tompkins County Poet Laureate Dan Rosenberg will lead a Q&A. Justin Cox's ... Read More
ARTIST TALKS & WORKSHOP NIGHT 🗓️ Wednesday, May 28th | ⏰ 6–8 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY Join us for a powerful and poetic evening led by Colombian artists Dorelly Johanna Villareal Martinez, Lua Arroyo, and local poet Yessica Martinez. This collaborative workshop invites participants to activate memory through color, using poetry as a guide for ... Read More
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