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The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
🍂 Moore Family Farm Fall Festival Celebrate the season at Moore Family Farm with a full day of fall fun for the whole family! Enjoy 40+ attractions and activities, including the all-new America250 5-acre interactive corn maze, created to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation. Explore 18 interactive stations throughout the maze featuring American history trivia, questions, picture challenges, ... Read More
The Ithaca Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. invites you for a discussion of Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi! A young adult novel about a kingdom where magic was brutally erased. A young woman named Zélie, gets one dangerous chance to strike back and restore her people's stolen powers. To succeed, she must outrun a ... Read More
Theatre Incognita invites you to keep the Halloween / Day of the Dead spirit going with our staged reading of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Your ticket will go to support the great work of Kitchen Theatre Company. Featuring Judith Andrew, Dave Dietrich, Eric Michael Hambury, Dan Kiely, Kristin Sad, Elizabeth Seldin, Karen Veaner, Gary Weissbrot & Scott Whitham.
Hot People Read Book Club's mission is to uplift Black, Indigenous, Latine, queer, AANHPI, disabled, and neurodivergent authors. Everyone is welcome! Join us to discuss Blood Debts by author Terry J. Benton-Walker ˚˖❀ Thirty years ago, a young woman was murdered, a family was lynched, and New Orleans saw the greatest magical massacre in its history. In the days that ... Read More
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
Through distinct, yet complementary artistic practices, Pat Hunsinger and Carol Spence explore the relationship between humanity, the natural world, and the passage of time. Together, the artists offer complementary perspectives on the interconnectedness of life and the landscapes that shape us. Inspired by the Susquehanna River, layered landscapes, and the rhythms of nature, Spence and Hunsinger reflect on change, resilience, ... Read More
Join Ithaca Democratic Socialists of America Book Club to discuss End Times Fascism and the Fight for the Living World by Naomi Klein! Come discuss, share your thoughts and create community!
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
Join us in Ithaca for a group exhibition featuring artists from our 2026 juried residency season. The exhibition will include paintings, drawings, and sculptures — most of which were made (or completed) at Saltonstall. Exhibition runs Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5pm until from November 6 until December 12. Opening Reception: Friday, November 6, 5:00 – 7:00pm Closing Reception: Saturday, December ... Read More
Friday Pop-In Permanent Jewelry Happy Hour ✨ Join us every Friday (all day!) at Fall Creek Atelier for a relaxed, drop-in experience. Get custom-fit, clasp-free permanent jewelry designed for effortless, everyday wear. No appointment needed—just stop by whenever it works for you, bring a friend, and make it a moment. Perfect for: • Friendship bracelets • Couple bracelets • Mother–daughter ... Read More
Gallery Night Ithaca is a walkable tour of art openings and other special cultural events in and around downtown Ithaca, New York from 5:00-8:00 PM on the first Friday of every month.
Games, games, games! Game Store Days celebrates your Friendly Local Game Shop (FLGS) and the joy of bringing people together through play, and we’re celebrating at Riverwood! Whether you’re a tabletop veteran or new to gaming, join us for a weekend full of ways to play and connect. Take part in a scavenger hunt, enter for a chance to win ... Read More
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
Join Camille Suárez and Paul Ortiz for a conversation on Dreams of Small Countries: How Californios, Land Conflicts, and Race Shaped the Golden State. Prior to US conquest, a group of elite, mixed-race Mexicans called Californios nurtured the dream of patria chica (“small homeland”) in what is now the state of California. Californios' settler dreams of wealth and privilege depended ... Read More
Charlie High and pianist Drew Wutke revive Judy Garland’s legendary concert with a streamlined selection from Garland’s iconic set. Her marathon performance became a cultural earthquake; the resulting live album spent 13 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard charts and won five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year, making Garland the first woman ever to receive the honor. ... Read More
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
Join Rebecca Green for a story hour, where she'll take us into the world of Bosk Olivette where little mouse Henri, and fiery bee, Miko reside. After the reading, Rebecca will lead visitors in a simple drawing session (or coloring pages if drawing isn't your thing!) as well as a book signing.
Katrina Morse, Patty Brown, and Carol Spence will be hosting Look Club at 2:00 on the second Sunday of the month at SOAG to examine the artwork on display. Participants will learn about different types of art work and how to talk about it while expressing their unique relationship to the work. Artists: Pat Hunsinger and Carol Spence from the ... Read More
Join us for an afternoon of creativity, fun, and fall treats at Envious Vegan Handbags! Create your very own personalized bag charm using colorful beads and accessories. Make something unique to add personality to your favorite handbag, backpack, or keys! 📅 Wednesday, November 11, 2026 ⏰ 12 PM – 4 PM 📍 Envious Vegan Handbags 123 South Cayuga Street, Ithaca, ... Read More
Participants in the 75 minute workshops will engage with the topic of water, the history of local waterways, particularly Cayuga Lake, and the very present and pressing environmental threats to the region’s water and environment, including the potential impact of a planned artificial intelligence data center on Cayuga Lake’s east shore. Lead by Tompkins County poet laureate nicole v basta!
The Craft Book Club is a reading group that will focus on critical thinking and discussion around the writer’s craft. Where do they write? What methodologies do they use to support their writing process? How is form and language playing a role? If you were teaching this book to a classroom? What pedagogies would you apply to help your students ... Read More
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
ITHACA, NY – Open Book Cafe & Reading Room will celebrate with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 12:00PM inside Buffalo Street Books in Downtown Ithaca. Built around hand-crafted drinks, vibrant conversation, and meaningful connections, Open Book Cafe & Reading Room offers a welcoming space for people to gather, connect, and collaborate. Its home inside Buffalo Street ... Read More
Join Molly and Meherwan Irani with Cafe Dewitt co-owner Denise O'Leary for a conversation exploring the relationships between food, culture, entrepreneurship, community, and hospitality!
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
Friday Pop-In Permanent Jewelry Happy Hour ✨ Join us every Friday (all day!) at Fall Creek Atelier for a relaxed, drop-in experience. Get custom-fit, clasp-free permanent jewelry designed for effortless, everyday wear. No appointment needed—just stop by whenever it works for you, bring a friend, and make it a moment. Perfect for: • Friendship bracelets • Couple bracelets • Mother–daughter ... Read More
Join us for the last Friday the 13th of the year! Come by between 12pm and 7pm to get a flash tattoo and/or a piercing! We'll be accepting walk-ins only. No custom tattoo designs. No appointments. We will be offering $31 piercing fees + the cost of your jewelry, deals on gold jewelry, and varying prices for flash tattoos!
Ithaca's longest running poetry open mic. Read up to three poems (yours or someone else's), or up to five minutes, whichever's shorter. Or just come and listen. All are welcome! In the atrium at the Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) 330 E State St, Ithaca.
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
Leaf's Life is a sweet and heartwarming story about belonging and mattering. Gorgeously illustrated images accompany text that follows the a year in the life of Leaf, with plenty of their other Finger Lakes area friends. Leaf's Life is the first of a trilogy, and readers will look forward to the next volumes "The Bears Swim Manhattan!" and "Cecil's Beastro."
Lisa Harris will read from her new book of poetry "Learning to Pray" at 2:00 on November 14. Lisa used her walks on the Malloryville Trail as a centering experience after difficult times. She uses "words like a paintbrush to form poems". These poems resonate with SOAG's current show "The SHAPE of Place: A Joint Exhibition by Pat Hunsinger and ... Read More
Autumn Leaves is proud to welcome Finger Lakes-based vintner and podcaster Adam Huss for the local book launch of Wine Liberated: The Ecological Revolution and the Vintners Inspiring Change (Chelsea Green Publishing, 2026). Over the last eighty years, wine has developed into a global monoculture—but an eclectic group of vintner rebels are redefining the culture and creation of wine. Since 2019, ... Read More
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
Join us to discuss Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More by Janet Mock! A book club hosted by the Ithaca Trans Center. All book club attendees will receive a 10% coupon for one in-store purchase. Mention the Ithaca Trans Center giftcard, to get your copy for free!
Three contrasting chamber masterpieces-- Fauré's achingly beautiful D minor Trio; Nielsen's witty, conversational wind quintet; and Elgar's sweeping, nostalgic Quintet in A minor--come together in this compelling program to open the Chamber Series.
Author Jean Cochrane will tell stories from her research about The Old Stone Heap, the oldest standing home in Ithaca. The many lives of this home, also known as Davenport’s Tavern, have engaged a full arc of community life across more than two centuries. From the Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫʔ to pioneer settlers on a farm that wrapped around the Cayuga Inlet to ... Read More
Join us for this workshop moderated by Hannah Toombs, that will help teach attendees strategies for power research that can help drive positive social change in our own community. About power mapping: by incorporating visual tools, power mapping helps us to identify key decision-makers, influencers, and connections affecting social change in our communities. Using this information, one can determine both ... Read More
Join our community-led conversations about climate change, as we discuss The Road by Cormac McCarthy! Book club attendees get a 10% coupon for (1) purchase!
Autumn Leaves is proud to welcome award-winning reporter John Dinges, author of The Condor Years: How Pinochet and His Allies Brought Terrorism to Three Continents. He’ll be here to discuss his new book Chile in Their Hearts: The Untold Story of Two Americans Who Went Missing After the Coup (University of California Press, 2025). Set against the romance of revolution ... Read More
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
Max Childs and his band bring an energetic and intimate performance that pushes the boundaries of live pop music. Raised in Upstate, NY, Max has been performing across the upper east coast since 2015 headlining and supporting artists such as Danielle Ponder, Juice, and Nahko and Medicine for the People. Having performed at The Great Blue Heron Music Festival, Finger ... Read More
Join us to discuss The Nerd Reich by Gil Durán! Since the 2024 election, the USA has experienced the rapid expansion of generative AI and the brutal enforcement of a new kind of fascism. The Nerd Reich by Gil Durán explores the extensive connections between generative AI and American fascism, documenting the top-down plans to impose authoritarianism through platforms of ... Read More
I (@yenospina ) am so excited to announce this year’s lineup of artists for Present Conversations IV, 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 connection. ... Read More
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
Friday Pop-In Permanent Jewelry Happy Hour ✨ Join us every Friday (all day!) at Fall Creek Atelier for a relaxed, drop-in experience. Get custom-fit, clasp-free permanent jewelry designed for effortless, everyday wear. No appointment needed—just stop by whenever it works for you, bring a friend, and make it a moment. Perfect for: • Friendship bracelets • Couple bracelets • Mother–daughter ... Read More
I (@yenospina ) am so excited to announce this year’s lineup of artists for Present Conversations IV, 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 connection. ... Read More
Join local singer-songwriters Jeremiah Craig and Max Moses for a special evening of live music at The K-House, conveniently located next to the State Theatre. With acclaimed folk trio The Wailin' Jennys performing next door that same night, Jeremiah and Max will be providing live music before and after the concert, making The K-House the perfect gathering spot for music ... Read More
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
Learn Adult/Child/Infant CPR, choking, and Narcan administration at Finger Lakes Fitness Center with Elevate EMS Training. This session will happen on Saturday, November 21 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and you will receive a two-year certification card upon completion. Registration costs $95 per person. Register here: https://book.squareup.com/classes/sex187zqtk8j7f/location/L1XFQYWVDJ45F/classDetails/clssch_xvlrwkx3mrn8vk?dateStart=1795269600
Since 1976, INHS has strengthened neighborhoods and changed lives by combining community leadership, housing opportunity, education, and investment to help people build stability, equity, and belonging. We are pleased to present INHS: Homes, Hope, and Opportunity Since 1976, an exhibit at the History Center in Tompkins County on INHS’s roots and impact, on display in the atrium from Nov. 21 ... Read More
Since 1976, INHS has strengthened neighborhoods and changed lives by combining community leadership, housing opportunity, education, and investment to help people build stability, equity, and belonging. Come explore our history at the History Center in Tompkins County, where we are pleased to present INHS: Homes, Hope, and Opportunity Since 1976, an exhibit on INHS’s roots and impact, on display in ... Read More
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
Join the Gayogohó:nǫˀ Learning Project for discussion of Julian Brave NoiseCat's We Survived the Night. About the Book: Julian Brave NoiseCat’s childhood was rich with culture and contradictions. When his Secwépemc and St’at’imc father, an artist haunted by a turbulent past, abandoned the family, NoiseCat and his non-Native mother were embraced by the urban Native community in Oakland, California, as ... Read More
Welcome back to YAPPY HOUR at The Strand Cafe! Join us every 4th Wednesday from March–October | 4–7PM for drinks, dog-friendly vibes, and pup social time! Bring your furry friends to mix, mingle, and make new besties 🐕 Even better? 50% of proceeds benefit Stay Wild Rescue — every sip supports animals in need. Drinks for you. Social hour for ... Read More
The Craft Book Club is a reading group that will focus on critical thinking and discussion around the writer’s craft. Where do they write? What methodologies do they use to support their writing process? How is form and language playing a role? If you were teaching this book to a classroom? What pedagogies would you apply to help your students ... Read More
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
Discover local gifts perfect for the holidays! Small businesses in Downtown Ithaca will have deals running all weekend long for you to explore and find thoughtful gifts made by local makers and independent shops. Come to enjoy a festive and calm shopping experience Downtown. Make qualifying purchases at participating Downtown locations to get a limited-edition Downtown Holiday tote bag! Available ... Read More
Downtown Ithaca businesses are getting into a festive mood with holiday window displays! Come on Downtown and explore what they have on display and vote for your favorite to be awarded People’s Choice.
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
Friday Pop-In Permanent Jewelry Happy Hour ✨ Join us every Friday (all day!) at Fall Creek Atelier for a relaxed, drop-in experience. Get custom-fit, clasp-free permanent jewelry designed for effortless, everyday wear. No appointment needed—just stop by whenever it works for you, bring a friend, and make it a moment. Perfect for: • Friendship bracelets • Couple bracelets • Mother–daughter ... Read More
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
Manga & Mingle is a free community meetup at Moon Reader Manga Café, created to bring manga readers and anime fans together in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Guests can share their opinions and debate their favorite series on our Hot Take Wall, test their anime knowledge with our Anime Jeopardy Board, browse manga, and connect with other fans.
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
Friday Pop-In Permanent Jewelry Happy Hour ✨ Join us every Friday (all day!) at Fall Creek Atelier for a relaxed, drop-in experience. Get custom-fit, clasp-free permanent jewelry designed for effortless, everyday wear. No appointment needed—just stop by whenever it works for you, bring a friend, and make it a moment. Perfect for: • Friendship bracelets • Couple bracelets • Mother–daughter ... Read More
Gallery Night Ithaca is a walkable tour of art openings and other special cultural events in and around downtown Ithaca, New York from 5:00-8:00 PM on the first Friday of every month.
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
Welcome Santa to Downtown, bring the kids to the Elf Hop, and dance under the winter sky at the Family Silent Disco presented by Empire Fiber Internet during the Downtown Ithaca Winter Holiday Bash! Enjoy games, lights, music & hot cocoa.
Saturday, December 5 is the date for the 12th Annual CookieWalk to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Tompkins and Cortland counties. Center Ithaca Building, on the Commons, will be transformed into a pop-up cookie sale. Select your personal favorites from several tables of fresh, home-made holiday cookies then pay by the pound. Cookies make great gifts for neighbors, teachers and ... Read More
Starts at The History Center, 110 N. Tioga St. Ends at The Strand Cafe, 324 E. State St. Ninety-three years ago this Saturday, the 21st Amendment repealed Prohibition. Celebrate with a special run of The History Center’s Prohibition History Walking Tour, which follows Ithaca’s dry years through the streets where they happened. The tour finishes at The Strand Cafe at ... Read More