Poetry, Theatre, and a 3D T-Rex!

Highlights for April 17-19: Celebrate Poetry Month with Poets in Play All Day; a special performance of the poetry & stories of Edgar Allan Poe; local theatre performing "The Sweet Delilah Swim Club"; an Earth Day Festival; and Jurassic Park in 3D!

TOP 5

ALL WEEKEND

Elmira Little Theatre presents The Sweet Delilah Swim Club
Fri & Sat | 7:30 PM
Sun | 2:00 PM
Plus April 24, 25, 26
Clemens Center’s Mandeville Hall, Elmira

Five women. One beach cottage. A lifetime of friendship.

Join Elmira Little Theatre for The Sweet Delilah Swim Club, a hilarious and heartfelt comedy about five former college swim teammates who reunite every summer at their beloved North Carolina beach cottage, Sweet Delilah.

Over the course of four unforgettable weekends spanning more than three decades, these women laugh, reminisce, argue, and support one another through life’s biggest moments—love, marriage, divorce, parenting, aging, and everything in between. With sharp wit, honest conversations, and plenty of heart, this show is a celebration of friendship that only grows stronger with time.

FRIDAY

"Through the Unquiet Heaven" | The Poetry & Short Stories by Edgar Allan Poe | Performed by Solo Theater Artist Tim Collins
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Community Arts of Elmira

Audience: Teens/Adults
Free and Open to the Public
Doors Open at 6pm
Seating is Limited: First Come, First Served!

In partnership with the Chemung County Library District

This show made possible by generous support from The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes. 

SATURDAY

Poets In Play All Day
Celebrate National Poetry Month - Poetry, Potluck, and Camaraderie!
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes, Corning

Featuring Adventures in Japan, Casey Winston and Michael Czarnecki will be your hosts throughout the day's program. This event will include poetry readings, a workshop, open readings, food, and conversation. Readers include Bart White, Michael Czarnecki, Casey Winston, and Tom Clausen. Craig Czury will facilitate a Tanka Poem Fusion Workshop and performance. Artist Dawn Robinson will create an Ikebana exhibit and talk about the process.

A potluck lunch is planned, so bring along some light food to share if you are able. (Electrical outlets are available for crockpots.)

Earth Day Festival
12:00 - 5:00 PM
The Commons, Ithaca

Enjoy fun, family-friendly activities, resources, food, and music as we celebrate how together we are protecting the planet and communities.

Learn about actionable climate solutions that are both possible and attainable. Explore sustainable ways to reduce waste, lower energy costs, grow and cook food, and more. Together, we can take action to create a livable and vibrant tomorrow!

Jurassic Park in 3D
5:00 PM
Cornell Cinema, Ithaca

This science-fiction blockbuster from the legendary Steven Spielberg, based on the 1990 novel by Michael Crichton, features ground-breaking special effects that won three Academy Awards (Best Sound, Best Sound Effects Editing, and Best Visual Effects) and make this one of the most influential and terrifying films ever made. Spielberg reportedly originally imagined the film in 3-D in 1993 and embraced the opportunity to work with Studio D on a 3-D conversion of the film for its 20th anniversary in 2013.

Seating is limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment. Each guest will receive a pair of 3-D glasses upon arrival!

Part of our "3D" series. Courtesy of Universal Studios and Swank Motion Pictures.

PLUS

TRIO 315 - Musicians' Choice Chamber Music Series; Crystal City Quilt Show; Pathways Inc. Annual Fundraiser: Golden Gala - Celebrating 50 Years!; Bampa's House's 11th Annual Pour & Pair; "Dial M for Murder" in 3-D @ Cornell Cinema; wine & cheese on the Seneca Lake Wine trail, and always so much live music!

Check out all of the events at the link below (and remember to check with the original event hosts for latest updates & cancellations):

FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Jeepers Peepers!
Saturday, April 18 | 11:00 AM
Tanglewood Nature Center, Elmira

Join us in the captivating realm of frogs and insects in our brand-new program! Join us for an unforgettable exploration of these incredible creatures, with a special focus on those that call vernal pools their seasonal home.

Experience the wonder of their metamorphic life cycles as we unravel the mysteries of their development from egg to adult. Gain insights into the vital role vernal pools play in supporting diverse ecosystems and the fascinating adaptations of the creatures that inhabit them.

Suggested $5 donation per family

Highlights of the Presentation:

-Guided walk to our vernal pool for an up-close encounter with outdoor amphibian friends.

-Informative discussions on the significance of vernal pools.

-Engaging animal show featuring animal ambassadors.

COMING UP

Tatsuya Nakatani, Jada Simone, Mutilation Fantasy, Bubba Crumrine LIVE @ Angry Mom Records in Ithaca | April 22 at 7:00 PM

Rockwell Reframed Lecture Series | The Art of Truman Lowe with Rebecca Head Trautmann | April 23 at 6:00 PM

Happy Poetry Month!

In honor of my late grandmother, who was a poet and who passed away just two weeks before my daughter was born, I’d like to share one of her poems:

Reminders

Always check with the original event host for updates and cancellations.

Please share with friends! Simply forward this email to them.
Was this forwarded to you, and you’d like to subscribe? Click that button below!

Have fun!