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Signal Flow
being a Collection of Curious Machines by Norm Scott
Jan 31 – Mar 9 | Sat & Sun 1:00-5:00PM
Signal Flow is an assortment of devices that create unusual experiences for the spectator through interactive audio, smell, and even fortune-telling. Ithaca artist Norm Scott invites visitors to operate many of the mechanisms, engaging all the senses of the audience with playful explorations of music-making, storytelling, and—yes—imagineering.
Sun Feb 9 | 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Working with both solo and multi-person puppets, explore this exciting and accessible skill through different physical languages and the application of puppetry for both theatre and storytelling.
Thurs Jan 23 | 6:00 - 8:00PM
Come discover the joy of improv in a supportive environment. No experience needed, and you don't need to be funny. In fact, its better if you're not!
Jan 25, Feb 1, Feb 8 | 7:30 - 9:00PM
The Cherry Artspace
The great epic of India presented in three parts by Jay Leeming, with music by the Calliope Chorus.
Free Community Art Hives and Studio Hours
Free community art studio where all are welcome to connect and make art and be creative together.
Sundays 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Jan 26th to June 22nd 2025
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(Shown: Elizabeth Mozer, Jacob White, Dean Robinson, Joshua Sedelmeyer and Erica Steinhagen in George Kaplan by Frédéric Sonntag.)