DOWNLOAD OUR WISH LIST BELOW The Department of Public Art (DPA) will sponsor the 4th Mural Fest at Floral Ave. Park in Johnson City on Saturday October 7th from 11-4 pm. The Village of Johnson City has given permission to paint murals on several structures at Floral Ave. Park and there will be several activities for children and adults. "Leaving … [Read more...] about Mural Fest and Mural Workshops
7 Democrats. 7 Republicans. One Room
?Summary of the Better Angels Gathering, Saturday, July 15th in Ithaca, NY. by Dana LaCroix On a sunny Saturday in Ithaca a group of 7 Democrats and 7 Republicans came together for a day, pulling their political opinions off the internet or out of the closet to engage in face-to-face conversation. The session was led by Better Angels moderators Bill … [Read more...] about 7 Democrats. 7 Republicans. One Room
“Fragments” Presented at Cooperative Gallery
Susan Kendrot, painter and Betsy Jo Williams, sculptor The Cooperative Gallery 213 will open an exhibit by Susan Kendrot and Betsy Jo Williams titled Fragments, an exhibit of charcoal drawings, acrylic paintings and mixed media sculpture. The exhibit will run Sept 1 through Sept. 26 and a reception, open to the public, will be held at the … [Read more...] about “Fragments” Presented at Cooperative Gallery
English Country Dance Lessons
The Binghamton Country Dancers present a series of nine fall English Country Dance Classes from September 20 through November 15 at Christ Church, corner of Washington and Henry streets, Binghamton, 7:30-9:30 p.m. All dances taught by Terry Glasspool, Lynn Swain, Jennifer Fuller; live music by Brandywine and the Playford Gang. Newcomers welcome. No … [Read more...] about English Country Dance Lessons
Free Trash Pick up in Binghamton Aug 1-11th
Operation Clean Sweep is designed to help you get your house clear of clutter, at least if you live in the city of Binghamton where Trash pickup usually requires a blue "city" bag or a pink sticker. During August 1-11 there will be no charge for a total of 6 items on each of your regular trash day. This includes furniture, large bulk items. For … [Read more...] about Free Trash Pick up in Binghamton Aug 1-11th
Re-Thinking High School
“When you think about it, we’ve gone from the Model T to the Tesla, from the switchboard to the iPhone. But high school has stayed the same.” Union-Endicott's Tiger Ventures program which is an alternative high school in the Linnaeus West school was recently awarded a $2.5 million grant from XQ America Rethinking High … [Read more...] about Re-Thinking High School
One America Seeks Trump Supporters
Better Angels Project seeks Trump Supporters for ‘One America’ Gathering When: July 14 - 16 Where: Coddington Rd. Community Center, Ithaca, NY Contact: Dana LaCroix - BetterAngels@twcny.rr.com or 607-238-7279 The Better Angels organization (better-angels.org) is currently seeking Trump supporters to join non-Trump supporters … [Read more...] about One America Seeks Trump Supporters
Update: Tarik Abdelazim announces for Binghamton Mayor
Tarik Abdelazim has officially announced as a candidate for Binghamton Mayor. In announcing at Sunflower Park in the First Ward, Abdelazim said, " My work has brought me to communities all across the country that struggle with the same problems we face here in Binghamton: factories closed and jobs gone; empty grocery stores and vacant homes dragging … [Read more...] about Update: Tarik Abdelazim announces for Binghamton Mayor
CLIMATE MAYORS commit to Paris Agreement
285 US Climate Mayors commit to adopt, honor and uphold Paris Climate Agreement goals STATEMENT FROM THE CLIMATE MAYORS IN RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT TRUMP’S WITHDRAWAL FROM THE PARIS CLIMATE AGREEMENT The President’s denial of global warming is getting a cold reception from America’s cities. As 285 US Mayors representing 60 million … [Read more...] about CLIMATE MAYORS commit to Paris Agreement
Mural Fest 2017 at Floral Ave. Park
Public Art Workshops Mural Fest 2017 at Floral Ave. Park JC October 7th, 2017 11 am – 4 pm This year Mural Fest will offer even more community engagement with art, guided by artists. The Dept of Public has permission to paint murals on several structures at Floral Ave. Park in Johnson City. This year DPA will create workshops with … [Read more...] about Mural Fest 2017 at Floral Ave. Park