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You are cordially invited to join us in showing our gratitude for all of the brave men and women who have served our country in a heartfelt day of festivities. Whether you’re a veteran yourself or an accompanying guest, witness a special moment as we proudly present a commemorative pin to each veteran. Next, hear an inspirational message of gratitude ... Read More
Join us for the official book launch of "Mindful by Nature: The Inner Work of Being Outdoors" and a conversation and book signing with authors Tim Drake and Jason Hamilton. Author bios: Tim Drake has worked in environmental education for over twenty-five years, with a focus on nature connection, mindfulness, and natural history. He is a cofounder of Primitive Pursuits ... Read More
✨ Sip, Shop & Sparkle — Holiday Grand Opening at Fall Creek Atelier Enjoy complimentary champagne, artisan chocolates, and self-care samples as we celebrate the season at Fall Creek Atelier’s Holiday Grand Opening & Sample Party, happening Saturday, November 15th from 2–8 PM at Press Bay Alley in Ithaca, NY. Discover our newest collection of handmade gemstone jewelry, thoughtfully designed ... Read More
Being Dead (Austin, TX indie punk) will be playing live at Angry Mom Records with Milk Cousin on Tuesday, November 18th 2025! Doors at 6pm/Show at 7pm ~ All Age Show! $18 for credit card purchases / $15 for cash purchases. Read more and buy your tickets here: https://www.angry-mom-records.com/shop/being-dead-at-angry-mom-records-tuesday-11182025
Join us at Buffalo Street Books for community-led conversations about climate change, as we discuss We Will Be Jaguars: A Memoir of My People and The Hunger and The Hunger - which will also have free article printouts available at BSB!
Tompkins County Public Library invites you to a focus group discussion on the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan and Library Use. As we develop our upcoming 5-year strategic plan, we want to hear feedback on how the library can best serve you and the community! Why participate? Influence Change: your feedback will impact the development of TCPL's strategic plan, which will guide ... Read More
I (@yenospina ) am so excited to announce this year’s lineup of artists for Present Conversations 3, a pop-up exhibition by @orozco_gallery, hosted at @community_arts_partnership - CAP ArtSpace (110 N. Tioga St, Ithaca, NY) — right in the heart of the Commons by the Bernie Milton Pavilion. This November, the gallery space transforms into a place for dialogue, creativity, and ... Read More
I (@yenospina ) am so excited to announce this year’s lineup of artists for Present Conversations 3, a pop-up exhibition by @orozco_gallery, hosted at @community_arts_partnership - CAP ArtSpace (110 N. Tioga St, Ithaca, NY) — right in the heart of the Commons by the Bernie Milton Pavilion. This November, the gallery space transforms into a place for dialogue, creativity, and ... Read More
Come see The Smartphone Orchestra on November 21st at 4pm at The Downstairs. Vie Cycle is proud to introduce The Smartphone Orchestra, an interactive theatre group from the Netherlands! Before the show, creative director Steye Hallema will talk about the Smartphone Orchestra and their innovative approach to community building through technology and theatre. The main event for the evening is ... Read More
Join us at Buffalo Street Books with Dr. Chris Ellis for a discussion and signing of RESILIENT CITIZENS About the book: Resilience is a mindset. From war zones to wildfires, pandemics to power outages, the threats we face today seem bigger, scarier, and more unrelenting than ever before. Why, then, does society take a critical view of those who prepare ... Read More
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