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May 05 Sunday
Buffalo Street Books will hold the third annual Ithaca Book and Zine Fair. This event celebrates the freedom of expression and publishing outside the mainstream. Independent publishers, zine-makers, artists, DIYers, and writers from around the region will show and sell their wares. Throughout the day there will be free workshops and demos on topics such as zine-making, bookbinding, and printing.
it's a free car show event for the public and there will be a raffle for a chance to win prizes food drinks music and more fun the car show will start at 12pm and will end at 5pm the address is 505 clubhouse road vestal ny 13850
Date & TimeSundays, May 5 & 12, from 12 - 4 p.m..DescriptionMeet and create collages with Earl W. Lehman. While supplies will be provided, please begin collecting (and bring with you) thin, interesting scraps of material—paper, cloth, plastic, tags from clothing, ticket stubs, advertising scraps—in various colors, shapes, and textures, real or implied. This workshop is sure to spark creativity in anyone! No previous experience necessary. Supplies provided..Artist BioI graduated magna cum laud from Kutztown University in 1978 on the GI Bill. I'm a four year veteran with a top secret crypto military clearance, spent three and a half months in VietNam. Won the prestegous F. LAMMOT BELIN scholarship in 1994, and am an approved teaching artist on the PA Council on the Arts, Arts in education program. I designed and built two houses..Price per participant- $100 for members- $125 for non members.Class Size Limit: 12Note: Registrations are non-refundable.
Orpheus Chorale of Hornell presents their spring concert including music set to the poetry of Langston Hughes, William Blake and Sara Teasdale in compositions by Elaine Hagenberg, Matt Podd, Rosephanye Powell, Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan.
May 06 Monday
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale at 509 Esty St, Ithaca. 3 long weekends: May 4-6, 11-13, 18-21, hours: 10am-8pm. Offering up to 250,000 gently used books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, games & more, sorted into over 70 subjects for easy shopping. Prices start low and drop each weekend. For more information, visit www.booksale.org
May 07 Tuesday
Volunteers are needed to staff the 24-hour crisis hotline, to provide support, counseling, and crisis intervention services to victims of abuse. Upon completion of the classes, volunteers are eligible to receive NYS DOH Rape Crisis Counselor certification. Training will be held via zoom, Tuesdays and Thursdays for 5 weeks, starting April 16, 2024. A New Hope Center is a NYS licensed organization providing comprehensive crime victims services in Tioga County. Please register at www.ANewHopeCenter.org. Call or email Sarah for more information, sarahd@anewhopecenter.org, 607-687-6866
May 10 Friday
Comedy IMPROV Show similar to Whose Line
An interactive, zany, improvised FUN show! The New Puzzled Players get suggestions from the audience & make up funny scenes on the spot!COMEDY IMPROV SHOW-The NEW Puzzled Players of Greater Binghamton are a group of funny improvisers who share their love of the art of improvisation and their sense of humor with you! It's THE fun place to go on the Second Friday of every month. You might even volunteer to help them with one of the Improv Games or just laugh at the zany antics.Similar to TV's Whose Line is it Anyway, NYC's Upright Citizen's Brigade, Chicago's Second City, & The Groundlings of Los Angeles.Here's what some said about Greater Binghamton's Puzzled Players:"YES, YES, YES!, And I know ZANY!"-Robin Williams"I laughed so hard it killed me!"-Paul Reubens
The Puzzled Players Comedy Improv Theater, 19 Madison Ave, Endicott, NYShows on the Second Friday of every month.Doors open at 7:30pm, Show starts at 8:pm, Only $10,PG-13, No alcohol, No smoking, No refunds. Refreshments available.Guaranteed seating via tickets on Eventbrite, or cash and Venmo accepted at the door.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/864192130927?aff=oddtdtcreator
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/707954804037975Or search for The NEW Puzzled Players of Greater Binghamton.
Executive Director and Creative Director-Russ the BIg GuyMore about Russ, the shows and Improv FUNshops for your organization through our training center.: www.RussTheBIGGuy.com/improv-workshops
May 11 Saturday
Students at Chenango Valley High School have planned a fundraiser to raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital. This project is part of the Math 9 curriculum and has provided students the opportunity to authentically apply mathematics skills while engaged in meaningful civic experiential learning. The walk-a-thon will take place on an accessible track and is open to people of all ability levels (The full walk is approximately 2 miles). Come out and support St. Jude Hospital where families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing, or food so they can focus on helping their child live. Your participation will also support the civics Capstone project for students in Math 9. The walk will be followed by refreshments and activities.
On Saturday May 11 from 9:30-11AM to hear guitar maker and musician Bryon Rood give a talk about the process of designing and making guitars and ukeleles. Breakfast will be served at 9:30 AM and the artist talk begins at 10AM. Cost for this event is $10. To sign up please visit www.PinkArrowArts.org. Walk-ins are welcome but seating is limited, registering prior to event is recommended.
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale at 509 Esty St, Ithaca. 2 more long weekends: May 11-13 & May 18-21, hours: 10am-8pm. On Wednesday, May 15, seniors (age 60+) and anyone with a disability may shop from 10am to 4pm, and students (age 16+ with school ID) can shop 4-8pm. Tens of thousands of gently used books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, games & more, sorted into over 70 subjects for easy shopping. Prices drop each day. For more information, visit www.booksale.org