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Old Greeny Fringe Fest is a week-long, fringe festival in celebration of the weird, wacky, and whimsical, rooted in the legend of Old Greeny—the cryptid of Cayuga Lake. The festival activates traditional and non-traditional venues through performances, installations, community activities, and storytelling, with a strong commitment to sustainability, accessibility, and local culture. The festival runs from April 27th to May ... Read More
In their show, Black and White and…, painter Ileen Kaplan and Photographer David Watkins explore the use of black and white and touches of color to create abstract, graphic and representational pieces. The show will run from April 30 through May 24, 2026. Opening reception Friday, May 1 from 5–8pm.
Join Professor of Psychology, Audun Dahl in conversation with colleague David Pizarro, to celebrate the launch of his new book!
GALLERY HOURS 2-6PM 🗓️ Thursday, April 30th | ⏰ 6–7 PM 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 🎟️ Sliding scale $10-$20 | 👤 14+ | Beginner Friendly 🎨 This April, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks, live music, dance, storytelling, and hands-on workshops, this welcoming ... Read More
Join Autumn Leaves Books for a night of poetry with celebrated local poets Mary Gilliland and Peter Fortunato. Both writers will read from their latest books. Mary Gilliland's collection Within the Shop of the Divine (Arc Publication, 2025) includes poems about grief and recovery, poems "abundant in flora and fauna, rich in life and matter and earthed in the spaces ... Read More
Get a sneak peak of Fall Creek Brass Band's new original musical! We'll share a selection of scenes and songs from Brassquatch! and round out the evening with some classic Fall Creek tunes.
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
My Father and the Silver King…………… Gail Holst-Warhaft He ran away from home in the East End of London when he was seven years old. He lived on the streets, joining a gang of child pickpockets and at nine went to sea as a ‘ship’s boy.’ After a grueling trip around Cape Horn, he returned to London and found a ... 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.
GALLERY HOURS | 2-6PM 🗓️ Friday, May 1st | ⏰ 5–8 PM 📍 Orozco Gallery, 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 🎟️ Free | 👨👩👧👦 All ages | 🥤 N/A drinks available 🎨 In times of uncertainty, art remains a powerful act of resilience. This April, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture ... Read More
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