Reading by Desiree Cooper
Thursday, October 24, 4:30 p.m.
Rhodes-Rawlings Auditorium, G70 Klarman Hall

The Fall 2019 Barbara & David Zalaznick Creative Writing Reading Series comes to a close with a reading by Pulitzer Prize-nominated Journalist & Women's Rights Activist Desiree Cooper.

Desiree Cooper is a 2015 Kresge Artist Fellow, former attorney and Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist. Her debut collection of flash fiction, Know the Mother, has won numerous awards including 2017 Next Generation Indie Book Award. Cooper’s fiction, poetry and essays have appeared in The Best Small Fictions 2018, Callaloo, Michigan Quarterly Review, Hypertext Review, and Best African American Fiction 2010, among other publications. In 2018, she wrote, produced and co-directed “The Choice,” a short film about reproductive rights and recipient of the 2019 Berlin Flash Film Festival’s Outstanding Achievement Award, and an Award of Merit from the Los Angeles Best Short Film Festival. Cooper was a founding board member of Cave Canem, a national residency for black poets.

Reception and book signing to follow in the English Lounge, 258 Goldwin Smith Hall

Free and open to the public

For more information about the Zalaznick Reading Series, visit english.cornell.edu/zalaznick, email creativewriting@cornell.edu or call 607.255.7847.

The venues are wheelchair accessible and equipped with assistive listening technology. If you need accommodations to participate in these events, please contact us as soon as possible.

Worried about parking? TCAT bus route 10 Commons-Cornell loop leaves Seneca Street station every 12 minutes on Thursday afternoons until 6:16p.m. and stops outside Klarman/Goldwin Smith Halls. After 6:16p.m., Route 10 runs every 24 minutes. Last trip from campus to downtown is at 7:28p.m. The cash fare for a single ride is $1.50.

This event is presented by the Department of English / Creative Writing Program at Cornell University

Finger Lakes ReUse is hosting three Creative ReUse Workshops at the Ithaca ReUse Center (214 Elmira Road, Ithaca, NY) on Thursday, October 24th, Thursday, November 21st and Thursday, December 12th.

Join ReUse for one or all of these free Creative ReUse Workshops leading up to the Holiday season. Creative reuse is a great way to make a meaningful gift, holiday decorations, or creative expression, without making a negative global impact. Attendees can make a gift for a loved one or something cool for themselves with unique ReUse finds. Volunteers will be present to demonstrate card-making techniques and more. These workshops are free and open to everyone, no registration necessary, and plenty of free reuse materials will be provided!

The Ithaca ReUse Center will be open until 8 PM during all three events for shoppers and crafters alike!

Creative ReUse events are made possible by generous support from the Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management Division and the Park Foundation.

All events are free and open to everyone. Parental supervision is required for younger children.

Asylum, written and performed by Cherry Collective Member Elizabeth Mozer, is based on stunning true events connected to the deserted Binghamton psychiatric hospital known as “The Castle.” In a work that she has performed across the US, Mozer weaves together over six decades the lives of a Polish immigrant, three hospital inmates, and a woman following the clues to her past. This original movement-infused drama draws from personal accounts, historical documents, and imaginings to explore the shifting definitions of mental health and to bring marginalized voices to life. The Cherry Artists Collective presents Asylum on the heels of a sold-out, held-over run at the United Solo Theatre Festival in New York City.

The Belle of Amherst is a beloved classic about the iconic, reclusive poet Emily Dickinson. The play draws from Dickinson's letters, diaries and poetry to paint a complex and joyful portrait of one of the great American women artists. Ithaca College acting professor Kathleen Mulligan performs an indelible Emily in a vibrant reimagining by director Norm Johnson. The Belle of Amherst will perform at the Cherry Artspace directly from a run at the American University in Beirut.

The English-language and US Premiere of The Saint brings the work of beloved Argentine playwright Santiago Loza back to the Cherry stage, starring Jennifer Herzog under the direction of Amina Omari. Currently in the eighth year of its hit run in Buenos Aires, this funny, delicate, and dramatic tale follows the spiritual and emotional journey of an unforgettable young woman.
Content warning: adult / disturbing content, including discussion of sexual violence. More information available upon request.

Over two thrilling weekends, Listen To Her will fully encompass the Cherry Collective mission: radically local, radically global, formally innovative. Don’t miss a single one!

Get 20% off when you purchase tickets to at least two productions within the festival using the code festival20
Get your tickets now: http://bit.ly/ListenToHerTix

Show times
Thursday, October 24th – 7:30pm The Belle of Amherst
Friday, October 25th – 7:30pm The Saint
Saturday, October 26th – 3:30pm Asylum
Saturday, October 26th -7:30pm The Saint
Friday, November 1st – 7:30pm The Belle of Amherst
Saturday, November 2nd – 3:30pm The Saint
Saturday, November 2nd – 7:30pm Asylum
Sunday, November 3rd – 3:30pm The Belle of Amherst
Sunday, November 3rd – 7:30pm Asylum

Asylum, written and performed by Cherry Collective Member Elizabeth Mozer, is based on stunning true events connected to the deserted Binghamton psychiatric hospital known as “The Castle.” In a work that she has performed across the US, Mozer weaves together over six decades the lives of a Polish immigrant, three hospital inmates, and a woman following the clues to her past. This original movement-infused drama draws from personal accounts, historical documents, and imaginings to explore the shifting definitions of mental health and to bring marginalized voices to life. The Cherry Artists Collective presents Asylum on the heels of a sold-out, held-over run at the United Solo Theatre Festival in New York City.

The Belle of Amherst is a beloved classic about the iconic, reclusive poet Emily Dickinson. The play draws from Dickinson's letters, diaries and poetry to paint a complex and joyful portrait of one of the great American women artists. Ithaca College acting professor Kathleen Mulligan performs an indelible Emily in a vibrant reimagining by director Norm Johnson. The Belle of Amherst will perform at the Cherry Artspace directly from a run at the American University in Beirut.

The English-language and US Premiere of The Saint brings the work of beloved Argentine playwright Santiago Loza back to the Cherry stage, starring Jennifer Herzog under the direction of Amina Omari. Currently in the eighth year of its hit run in Buenos Aires, this funny, delicate, and dramatic tale follows the spiritual and emotional journey of an unforgettable young woman.
Content warning: adult / disturbing content, including discussion of sexual violence. More information available upon request.

Over two thrilling weekends, Listen To Her will fully encompass the Cherry Collective mission: radically local, radically global, formally innovative. Don’t miss a single one!

Get 20% off when you purchase tickets to at least two productions within the festival using the code festival20
Get your tickets now: http://bit.ly/ListenToHerTix

Show times
Thursday, October 24th – 7:30pm The Belle of Amherst
Friday, October 25th – 7:30pm The Saint
Saturday, October 26th – 3:30pm Asylum
Saturday, October 26th -7:30pm The Saint
Friday, November 1st – 7:30pm The Belle of Amherst
Saturday, November 2nd – 3:30pm The Saint
Saturday, November 2nd – 7:30pm Asylum
Sunday, November 3rd – 3:30pm The Belle of Amherst
Sunday, November 3rd – 7:30pm Asylum

Join the Ithaca Y at our Outdoor Education Center located at 1349 Mecklenburg Road (RT 79), Ithaca NY for a night of spooky fun! We will be offering a Halloween Hike with surprises along the trails.. What's around the next corner? No one knows...

For those who do not want to go along for the spooky hike, we will have a Witches Brew by the fire, Halloween sensory jars, S'mores, popcorn, and more!

We encourage you to wear costumes and to bring flashlights. The spooky walk is suitable for families with kids.

Cost: Y Members: $5.00 per family Non-member: $10 per family

Asylum, written and performed by Cherry Collective Member Elizabeth Mozer, is based on stunning true events connected to the deserted Binghamton psychiatric hospital known as “The Castle.” In a work that she has performed across the US, Mozer weaves together over six decades the lives of a Polish immigrant, three hospital inmates, and a woman following the clues to her past. This original movement-infused drama draws from personal accounts, historical documents, and imaginings to explore the shifting definitions of mental health and to bring marginalized voices to life. The Cherry Artists Collective presents Asylum on the heels of a sold-out, held-over run at the United Solo Theatre Festival in New York City.

The Belle of Amherst is a beloved classic about the iconic, reclusive poet Emily Dickinson. The play draws from Dickinson's letters, diaries and poetry to paint a complex and joyful portrait of one of the great American women artists. Ithaca College acting professor Kathleen Mulligan performs an indelible Emily in a vibrant reimagining by director Norm Johnson. The Belle of Amherst will perform at the Cherry Artspace directly from a run at the American University in Beirut.

The English-language and US Premiere of The Saint brings the work of beloved Argentine playwright Santiago Loza back to the Cherry stage, starring Jennifer Herzog under the direction of Amina Omari. Currently in the eighth year of its hit run in Buenos Aires, this funny, delicate, and dramatic tale follows the spiritual and emotional journey of an unforgettable young woman.
Content warning: adult / disturbing content, including discussion of sexual violence. More information available upon request.

Over two thrilling weekends, Listen To Her will fully encompass the Cherry Collective mission: radically local, radically global, formally innovative. Don’t miss a single one!

Get 20% off when you purchase tickets to at least two productions within the festival using the code festival20
Get your tickets now: http://bit.ly/ListenToHerTix

Show times
Thursday, October 24th – 7:30pm The Belle of Amherst
Friday, October 25th – 7:30pm The Saint
Saturday, October 26th – 3:30pm Asylum
Saturday, October 26th -7:30pm The Saint
Friday, November 1st – 7:30pm The Belle of Amherst
Saturday, November 2nd – 3:30pm The Saint
Saturday, November 2nd – 7:30pm Asylum
Sunday, November 3rd – 3:30pm The Belle of Amherst
Sunday, November 3rd – 7:30pm Asylum

Working with Water on the Land
Saturday October 26th
10am to 3pm

Workshop Cost: $25-50, sliding scale. Register here.

Wellspring Forest Farm, Mecklenburg NY

With climate change, the Finger Lakes region is projected to have an increase in overall rainfall as well as in the intensity of each rain event. As land caretakers our role then is to understand and harness the power of water in ways that support crop production, wildlife habitat, and carbon sequestration.

Join us to explore and learn methods for reading the landscape to solve water challenges by valuing water as a precious element of land stewardship. Wellspring Forest Farm, a 21-acre agroforestry farm, has been developing ponds, swales, wetlands, and other catchments by hand and with machines since 2012. This Workshop is an opportunity to see the benefits of these established systems and learn how to design and implement your own. Though applicable to all landscape, this Workshop focuses on strategies ideal for medium sized-landscape and demonstrates methods for water management using hands-tools, but with a large focus on strategies utilizing tractors, back-hoes and excavators.

The morning includes a tour of Wellspring Forest Farm’s water systems and a presentation and discussion on “watershed literacy” including how to read and map contours using A-frames and laser levels, and other features important for the planning process. After lunch (please bring your own) we will get hands-on and dig, measure, and plant new water harvesting features.

Learn about the Ithaca City Cemetery’s evolution from village burying ground to Victorian garden of the dead. Enjoy the sweeping views and champion trees that make the cemetery a favorite spot for the living, while getting to know the famous and infamous residents and the stories they have to tell.

As always, cider and donuts will be served. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes as the tour will take place rain, shine, or snow. Tours last approximately one hour and 15 minutes.

The tour begins and ends at the downhill, University Avenue entrance to the Ithaca City Cemetery. Parking is available along Linn Street, University Avenue, and Stewart Avenue.

$9 – General
$6 – Friends of Historic Ithaca
$6 – Seniors (65+)
Kids 12 and under free!

Register at http://www.historicithaca.org/cemetery-tours-2019/.

Asylum, written and performed by Cherry Collective Member Elizabeth Mozer, is based on stunning true events connected to the deserted Binghamton psychiatric hospital known as “The Castle.” In a work that she has performed across the US, Mozer weaves together over six decades the lives of a Polish immigrant, three hospital inmates, and a woman following the clues to her past. This original movement-infused drama draws from personal accounts, historical documents, and imaginings to explore the shifting definitions of mental health and to bring marginalized voices to life. The Cherry Artists Collective presents Asylum on the heels of a sold-out, held-over run at the United Solo Theatre Festival in New York City.

The Belle of Amherst is a beloved classic about the iconic, reclusive poet Emily Dickinson. The play draws from Dickinson's letters, diaries and poetry to paint a complex and joyful portrait of one of the great American women artists. Ithaca College acting professor Kathleen Mulligan performs an indelible Emily in a vibrant reimagining by director Norm Johnson. The Belle of Amherst will perform at the Cherry Artspace directly from a run at the American University in Beirut.

The English-language and US Premiere of The Saint brings the work of beloved Argentine playwright Santiago Loza back to the Cherry stage, starring Jennifer Herzog under the direction of Amina Omari. Currently in the eighth year of its hit run in Buenos Aires, this funny, delicate, and dramatic tale follows the spiritual and emotional journey of an unforgettable young woman.
Content warning: adult / disturbing content, including discussion of sexual violence. More information available upon request.

Over two thrilling weekends, Listen To Her will fully encompass the Cherry Collective mission: radically local, radically global, formally innovative. Don’t miss a single one!

Get 20% off when you purchase tickets to at least two productions within the festival using the code festival20
Get your tickets now: http://bit.ly/ListenToHerTix

Show times
Thursday, October 24th – 7:30pm The Belle of Amherst
Friday, October 25th – 7:30pm The Saint
Saturday, October 26th – 3:30pm Asylum
Saturday, October 26th -7:30pm The Saint
Friday, November 1st – 7:30pm The Belle of Amherst
Saturday, November 2nd – 3:30pm The Saint
Saturday, November 2nd – 7:30pm Asylum
Sunday, November 3rd – 3:30pm The Belle of Amherst
Sunday, November 3rd – 7:30pm Asylum

Asylum, written and performed by Cherry Collective Member Elizabeth Mozer, is based on stunning true events connected to the deserted Binghamton psychiatric hospital known as “The Castle.” In a work that she has performed across the US, Mozer weaves together over six decades the lives of a Polish immigrant, three hospital inmates, and a woman following the clues to her past. This original movement-infused drama draws from personal accounts, historical documents, and imaginings to explore the shifting definitions of mental health and to bring marginalized voices to life. The Cherry Artists Collective presents Asylum on the heels of a sold-out, held-over run at the United Solo Theatre Festival in New York City.

The Belle of Amherst is a beloved classic about the iconic, reclusive poet Emily Dickinson. The play draws from Dickinson's letters, diaries and poetry to paint a complex and joyful portrait of one of the great American women artists. Ithaca College acting professor Kathleen Mulligan performs an indelible Emily in a vibrant reimagining by director Norm Johnson. The Belle of Amherst will perform at the Cherry Artspace directly from a run at the American University in Beirut.

The English-language and US Premiere of The Saint brings the work of beloved Argentine playwright Santiago Loza back to the Cherry stage, starring Jennifer Herzog under the direction of Amina Omari. Currently in the eighth year of its hit run in Buenos Aires, this funny, delicate, and dramatic tale follows the spiritual and emotional journey of an unforgettable young woman.
Content warning: adult / disturbing content, including discussion of sexual violence. More information available upon request.

Over two thrilling weekends, Listen To Her will fully encompass the Cherry Collective mission: radically local, radically global, formally innovative. Don’t miss a single one!

Get 20% off when you purchase tickets to at least two productions within the festival using the code festival20
Get your tickets now: http://bit.ly/ListenToHerTix

Show times
Thursday, October 24th – 7:30pm The Belle of Amherst
Friday, October 25th – 7:30pm The Saint
Saturday, October 26th – 3:30pm Asylum
Saturday, October 26th -7:30pm The Saint
Friday, November 1st – 7:30pm The Belle of Amherst
Saturday, November 2nd – 3:30pm The Saint
Saturday, November 2nd – 7:30pm Asylum
Sunday, November 3rd – 3:30pm The Belle of Amherst
Sunday, November 3rd – 7:30pm Asylum