BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CNY Alive! - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cnyalive.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CNY Alive! REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T160151 CREATED:20251015T185000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T185000Z UID:10023373-1760900400-1760911200@cnyalive.com SUMMARY:Cypher Lounge DESCRIPTION:Welcome all rappers\, spoken word artists\, and fans of such to the Cypher Lounge. Hosted by Emerson B (aka LongStory)\, featuring a live resident band made up of Ashley Ickes on drums\, Michael Schuler on bass\, and Emmett Scott on keys\, come showcase your art to the community in real time collaboration.\nThere will be a sign up sheet if you want to perform.\nAcceptable performances include: rapping/freestyling\, vocal collaborations\, and spoken word. Remember that this is meant to be a live collaborative process between the musicians and performers\, which means that we will not play your tracks or be expected to play your songs. Performers can ask the band to play at a certain tempo\, but the music will be made up on the spot. Cyphers are intended to be collaborative freestyles\, so freestyling is highly encouraged\, but of course you can rap your original lyrics as well.\nCome with an open mind and share your talent with the community!\n\nThird Sunday every month!\n7pm\nFREE\n\nSupport the downstairs! Become a member or donate to the Programming Fund! thedownstairsithaca.com/membership\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://cnyalive.com/calendar/cypher-lounge-3/ LOCATION:The Downstairs Ithaca\, 121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St.\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States CATEGORIES:Bar Gig,DJ,Events,Live Music,Music Event,poetry,Rap/ Hip- Hop,Spoken Word GEO:42.4393373;-76.499796 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Downstairs Ithaca 121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St. Ithaca NY 14850 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St.:geo:-76.499796,42.4393373 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T160151 CREATED:20251008T124450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T124451Z UID:10023220-1760383800-1760389200@cnyalive.com SUMMARY:Mythic Mondays storytelling with Jay Leeming DESCRIPTION:Mythic Mondays\, storytelling with Jay Leeming happens every 2nd Monday of the Month! \n7:30 doors \nNo Cover \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://cnyalive.com/calendar/mythic-mondays-storytelling-with-jay-leeming-2/ LOCATION:The Downstairs Ithaca\, 121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St.\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States CATEGORIES:Bar Gig,Events,poetry,Spoken Word GEO:42.4393373;-76.499796 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Downstairs Ithaca 121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St. Ithaca NY 14850 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St.:geo:-76.499796,42.4393373 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T160151 CREATED:20251001T144226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T144226Z UID:10023080-1759777200-1759784400@cnyalive.com SUMMARY:Poetry & Prose Open Mic Night DESCRIPTION:Come share poetry\, prose\, share a story\, perhaps a brief performance or just to enjoy the night and meet others with a love for language and expression. \nOpen to all! Song\, show-and-tell\, or some other kind of performance is welcome. \nFirst Monday of every month at 7pm \nSupport the downstairs! Become a member or donate to the Programming Fund! \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://cnyalive.com/calendar/poetry-prose-open-mic-night/ LOCATION:The Downstairs Ithaca\, 121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St.\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States CATEGORIES:Bar Gig,Events,Open Mic Night,poetry,Spoken Word GEO:42.4393373;-76.499796 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Downstairs Ithaca 121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St. Ithaca NY 14850 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St.:geo:-76.499796,42.4393373 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T160151 CREATED:20250827T155040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T155040Z UID:10022363-1756753200-1756760400@cnyalive.com SUMMARY:Poetry & Prose DESCRIPTION:Come share poetry\, prose\, share a story\, perhaps a brief performance or just to enjoy the night and meet others with a love for language and expression. \nOpen to all! Song\, show-and-tell\, or some other kind of performance is welcome. \nFirst Monday of every month at 7pm \nSupport the Downstairs! Become a member or donate to the Programming Fund! thedownstairsithaca.com/membership \nThe Downstairs is located below The Watershed at 121 West Martin Luther King Jr Street in Ithaca NY \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://cnyalive.com/calendar/poetry-prose/ LOCATION:The Downstairs Ithaca\, 121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St.\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States CATEGORIES:Bar Gig,Open Mic Night,poetry,Spoken Word GEO:42.4393373;-76.499796 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Downstairs Ithaca 121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St. Ithaca NY 14850 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St.:geo:-76.499796,42.4393373 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T160151 CREATED:20250825T150116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T150116Z UID:10022327-1756234800-1756242000@cnyalive.com SUMMARY:Singtrece’s Open Mic For Singers\, Rappers\, Songwriters\, & Poets DESCRIPTION:The Downstairs and SingTrece Publishing Production Presents Ithaca’s Best Open Mic for Singers\, Rappers\, Songwriters\, Poets and Spoken Word. \nPerform at Ithaca’s most intimate and supportive open mic. Come see Ithaca’s favorite artists as well as discover someone new. Sing with tracks\, sing acapella\, play acoustically or read poetry!\nCome out and see Ithaca’s favorite artists as well as discover someone new. The Downstairs on the 4th Tuesday of each month is the place you want to be. \nSupport the downstairs! Become a member or donate to the Programming Fund! thedownstairsithaca.com/membership \nThe Downstairs is located below The Watershed at 121 West Martin Luther King Jr Street in Ithaca NY \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://cnyalive.com/calendar/singtreces-open-mic-for-singers-rappers-songwriters-poets-4/ LOCATION:The Downstairs Ithaca\, 121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St.\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States CATEGORIES:Bar Gig,Events,Live Music,Open Mic Night,poetry,Spoken Word GEO:42.4393373;-76.499796 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Downstairs Ithaca 121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St. Ithaca NY 14850 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St.:geo:-76.499796,42.4393373 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T160151 CREATED:20250813T152808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T152808Z UID:10022017-1755457200-1755464400@cnyalive.com SUMMARY:Cypher Night DESCRIPTION:Welcome all rappers\, spoken word artists\, and fans of such to the Cypher Lounge. Hosted by Emerson B (aka LongStory)\, featuring a live resident band made up of Ashley Ickes on drums\, Michael Schuler on bass\, and Emmett Scott on keys\, come showcase your art to the community in real time collaboration.\nThere will be a sign up sheet if you want to perform. \nAcceptable performances include: rapping/freestyling\, vocal collaborations\, and spoken word. Remember that this is meant to be a live collaborative process between the musicians and performers\, which means that we will not play your tracks or be expected to play your songs. Performers can ask the band to play at a certain tempo\, but the music will be made up on the spot. Cyphers are intended to be collaborative freestyles\, so freestyling is highly encouraged\, but of course you can rap your original lyrics as well. \nCome with an open mind and share your talent with the community! \nThird Sunday every month!\n7pm\n$5 \nSupport the downstairs! Become a member or donate to the Programming Fund! thedownstairsithaca.com/membership \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://cnyalive.com/calendar/cypher-night/ LOCATION:The Downstairs Ithaca\, 121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St.\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States CATEGORIES:Bar Gig,Events,poetry,Rap/ Hip- Hop,Spoken Word GEO:42.4393373;-76.499796 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Downstairs Ithaca 121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St. Ithaca NY 14850 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St.:geo:-76.499796,42.4393373 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T160151 CREATED:20250730T145922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T145922Z UID:10021648-1754334000-1754341200@cnyalive.com SUMMARY:Poetry & Prose Open Mic Night at the Downstairs DESCRIPTION:Come share poetry\, prose\, share a story\, perhaps a brief performance or just to enjoy the night and meet others with a love for language and expression. \nOpen to all! Song\, show-and-tell\, or some other kind of performance is welcome. \nFirst Monday of every month at 7pm \nSupport the downstairs! Become a member or donate to the Programming Fund! thedownstairsithaca.com/membership \nThe Downstairs is located below The Watershed at 121 West Martin Luther King Jr Street in Ithaca NY \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://cnyalive.com/calendar/poetry-prose-open-mic-night-at-the-downstairs/ LOCATION:The Downstairs Ithaca\, 121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St.\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States CATEGORIES:Bar Gig,Events,Open Mic Night,poetry,Spoken Word GEO:42.4393373;-76.499796 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Downstairs Ithaca 121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St. Ithaca NY 14850 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St.:geo:-76.499796,42.4393373 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T153000 DTSTAMP:20260428T160151 CREATED:20250710T134412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T134412Z UID:10021219-1752330600-1752334200@cnyalive.com SUMMARY:Jim Murphy DESCRIPTION:Join us at Petit for a special reading and performance by Jim Murphy. He will perform several of his blues fingerpicking pieces and talk about the fingerpicking technique he uses. He will also provide a brief history of himself and his role as the founder and director of the NYS Blues and Irish Festivals and the impact they continue to have on the region. Lastly\, he will read some poetry from his book Poetry from a Road Scholar. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://cnyalive.com/calendar/jim-murphy/ LOCATION:Petit Branch Library – Onondaga County Public Libraries\, 105 Victoria Pl.\, Syracuse\, 13210\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Music,Music Event,poetry,Spoken Word GEO:43.0408905;-76.1186477 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Petit Branch Library – Onondaga County Public Libraries 105 Victoria Pl. Syracuse 13210 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=105 Victoria Pl.:geo:-76.1186477,43.0408905 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T160152 CREATED:20250701T130245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T130245Z UID:10020962-1751914800-1751922000@cnyalive.com SUMMARY:Poetry & Prose Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Come share poetry\, prose\, share a story\, perhaps a brief performance or just to enjoy the night and meet others with a love for language and expression. \nOpen to all! Song\, show-and-tell\, or some other kind of performance is welcome. \nFirst Monday of every month at 7pm \nSupport the downstairs! Become a member or donate to the Programming Fund! thedownstairsithaca.com/membership \nThe Downstairs is located below The Watershed at 121 West Martin Luther King Jr Street in Ithaca NY \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://cnyalive.com/calendar/poetry-prose-open-mic-7/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Bar Gig,Live Music,Music Event,Open Mic Night,poetry,Spoken Word END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T160152 CREATED:20250616T170037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T170037Z UID:10020577-1750357800-1750368600@cnyalive.com SUMMARY:Juneteenth with Southside DESCRIPTION:Join the folks from Southside Community Center for another Juneteenth Celebration Downstairs! \n6:30 – 9:30pm \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://cnyalive.com/calendar/juneteenth-with-southside/ LOCATION:The Downstairs Ithaca\, 121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St.\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States CATEGORIES:Bar Gig,Events,Live Music,Music Event,poetry,Spoken Word GEO:42.4393373;-76.499796 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Downstairs Ithaca 121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St. Ithaca NY 14850 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St.:geo:-76.499796,42.4393373 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T160152 CREATED:20250430T140242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T140242Z UID:10019488-1746464400-1746471600@cnyalive.com SUMMARY:Poetry & Prose Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Come share poetry\, prose\, share a story\, perhaps a brief performance or just to enjoy the night and meet others with a love for language and expression. \nOpen to all! Song\, show-and-tell\, or some other kind of performance is welcome. \nFirst Monday of every month at 7pm \nSupport the downstairs! Become a member or donate to the Programming Fund! thedownstairsithaca.com/membership \nThe Downstairs is located below The Watershed at 121 West Martin Luther King Jr Street in Ithaca NY \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://cnyalive.com/calendar/poetry-prose-open-mic/ LOCATION:The Downstairs Ithaca\, 121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St.\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Open Mic Night,poetry,Spoken Word GEO:42.4393373;-76.499796 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Downstairs Ithaca 121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St. Ithaca NY 14850 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St.:geo:-76.499796,42.4393373 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T160152 CREATED:20250424T141713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T141713Z UID:10019415-1745676000-1745683200@cnyalive.com SUMMARY:Poetry Bash at Petit Branch Library DESCRIPTION:“By air or by sea\, the heart’s voyage is poetry.” Want to tap into the power of poetry? Want to make a joyful noise in a public library? Come join in the fun at the Petit Library Poetry Bash\, an open-mic poetry event hosted by Mickey HAHA Mahan. Bring original\, borrowed\, copied\, stolen\, conjured\, fabricated or cobbled poems and come help us blow the roof off the place! Light refreshments will be provided. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://cnyalive.com/calendar/poetry-bash-at-petit-branch-library/ LOCATION:Petit Branch Library – Onondaga County Public Libraries\, 105 Victoria Pl.\, Syracuse\, 13210\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Open Mic Night,poetry,Spoken Word GEO:43.0408905;-76.1186477 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Petit Branch Library – Onondaga County Public Libraries 105 Victoria Pl. Syracuse 13210 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=105 Victoria Pl.:geo:-76.1186477,43.0408905 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T160152 CREATED:20250421T131853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T131853Z UID:10019307-1745517600-1745524800@cnyalive.com SUMMARY:Poetry Open Mic Night DESCRIPTION:Calling all poets! Seymour Library will host an Open Mic Night on Thursday\, April 24 from 6 to 8 pm\, in celebration of National Poetry Month.\nWinners of the 2025 Poetry Contest will read their poems\, and then members of the audience will be invited to read poems or perform spoken word. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of Seymour Library.\nPoets of all ages are welcome! No registration is required.\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://cnyalive.com/calendar/poetry-open-mic-night/ LOCATION:Seymour Library\, Genesee Street 176\, Auburn\, New York\, 13021\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,poetry,Spoken Word GEO:42.9285826;-76.5712654 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Seymour Library Genesee Street 176 Auburn New York 13021 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Genesee Street 176:geo:-76.5712654,42.9285826 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T235900 DTSTAMP:20260428T160152 CREATED:20250421T131235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T131235Z UID:10019304-1745496000-1745539140@cnyalive.com SUMMARY:Poetry Contest at Onondaga Free Library DESCRIPTION:Express yourself through poetry! Submit an original poem to be entered to win a prize bundle.\nEntry forms are available online (visit https://onlib-onondaga.libcal.com/event/14119781 for the link) or in person at the library starting April 1st.\n4 winners\, 1 in each of the following age groups:-Kids in grades K-4-Tweens in grades 5-8-Teens in grades 9-12-Adults\, ages 18+\nContest Rules:-Poems must be submitted Tuesday\, April 1st through Wednesday\, April 30th (in-person submissions must be submitted to library staff by 8:30pm).-Submissions must be original work.-Winners will be notified in May. Winners must pick up prizes at OFL.-Poems will not be returned to patrons- Please make a copy of your poem if you would like it for your records.\nNeed inspiration? Check out our great collection of poetry books on our featured book display on the 1st floor of the library as well as poetry books in the Literature & Writing or children’s collection at OFL!\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://cnyalive.com/calendar/poetry-contest-at-onondaga-free-library/ LOCATION:Onondaga Free Library\, 4840 W. Seneca Tpk.\, Syracuse\, 13215\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,poetry,Spoken Word GEO:43.0046887;-76.1812747 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Onondaga Free Library 4840 W. Seneca Tpk. Syracuse 13215 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4840 W. Seneca Tpk.:geo:-76.1812747,43.0046887 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T160152 CREATED:20250421T133058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T133058Z UID:10019313-1745348400-1745359200@cnyalive.com SUMMARY:SingTrece’s Open Mic for Singers\, Rappers\, Songwriters\, and Poets DESCRIPTION:The Downstairs and SingTrece Publishing Production Presents Ithaca’s Best Open Mic for Singers\, Rappers\, Songwriters\, Poets and Spoken Word. \nPerform at Ithaca’s most intimate and supportive open mic. Come see Ithaca’s favorite artists as well as discover someone new. Sing with tracks\, sing acapella\, play acoustically or read poetry! \nCome out and see Ithaca’s favorite artists as well as discover someone new. The Downstairs on the 4th Tuesday of each month is the place you want to be. \n  \nThe Downstairs is located at 121 West Martin Luther King Jr St\, Ithaca NY \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://cnyalive.com/calendar/singtreces-open-mic-for-singers-rappers-songwriters-and-poets/ LOCATION:The Downstairs Ithaca\, 121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St.\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States CATEGORIES:Bar Gig,Live Music,Music Event,Open Mic Night,poetry,Spoken Word GEO:42.4393373;-76.499796 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Downstairs Ithaca 121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St. Ithaca NY 14850 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St.:geo:-76.499796,42.4393373 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T193000 DTSTAMP:20260428T160152 CREATED:20250416T130356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T130356Z UID:10019287-1745258400-1745263800@cnyalive.com SUMMARY:Poetry Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Unleash your inner poet! We welcome all levels of poets to share their original work as well as poetry lovers to recite some of their favorites. Connect with the community\, gain stage experience and enjoy an evening of diverse and inspiring poetry.\nAll poetry enthusiasts are encouraged to attend. Only those planning on doing a reading are asked to register. Depending on registrations\, readings may be limited in time.\nRecommended for adults | Registration requested-https://onlib-onondaga.libcal.com/event/14081338\nRegistration opens the 20th of each month.\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://cnyalive.com/calendar/poetry-open-mic/ LOCATION:Onondaga Free Library\, 4840 W. Seneca Tpk.\, Syracuse\, 13215\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,poetry,Spoken Word GEO:43.0046887;-76.1812747 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Onondaga Free Library 4840 W. Seneca Tpk. Syracuse 13215 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4840 W. Seneca Tpk.:geo:-76.1812747,43.0046887 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T160152 CREATED:20250407T120246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T120246Z UID:10019045-1744221600-1744236000@cnyalive.com SUMMARY:Practice At Presents Poetry & Punk for Palestine: a Gaza Benefit Event DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://cnyalive.com/calendar/practice-at-presents-poetry-punk-for-palestine-a-gaza-benefit-event/ LOCATION:The Downstairs Ithaca\, 121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St.\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States CATEGORIES:Bar Gig,Benefit,Events,Live Music,Music Event,poetry,Spoken Word GEO:42.4393373;-76.499796 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Downstairs Ithaca 121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St. Ithaca NY 14850 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St.:geo:-76.499796,42.4393373 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T160152 CREATED:20250306T141724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T141724Z UID:10018378-1741635000-1741640400@cnyalive.com SUMMARY:Mythic Mondays DESCRIPTION:Mythic Mondays: World Myth Open Mic \nJoin storyteller and host Jay Leeming for an open mic event in which participants are invited to bring alive the many stories\, legends and epics of world mythology through the power of the spoken word. \nExpect magical snakes\, rockin’ goddesses\, shape-changing seers of the ancient world and much more all brought to life through the cinema of your own imagination. \nEvery Second Monday at the Downstairs\n7:30-9pm \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://cnyalive.com/calendar/mythic-mondays-6/ LOCATION:The Downstairs Ithaca\, 121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St.\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States CATEGORIES:Bar Gig,Events,poetry,Spoken Word GEO:42.4393373;-76.499796 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Downstairs Ithaca 121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St. Ithaca NY 14850 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St.:geo:-76.499796,42.4393373 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T160152 CREATED:20250226T150332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T150332Z UID:10018201-1741028400-1741035600@cnyalive.com SUMMARY:Poetry and Prose Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Come share poetry\, prose\, share a story\, perhaps a brief performance or just to enjoy the night and meet others with a love for language and expression. \nOpen to all! Song\, show-and-tell\, or some other kind of performance is welcome.\n6:30 Doors \nThe Downstairs is located at 121 West Martin Luther King Jr St\, Ithaca NY \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://cnyalive.com/calendar/poetry-and-prose-open-mic-2/ LOCATION:The Downstairs Ithaca\, 121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St.\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States CATEGORIES:Bar Gig,Events,Live Music,Music Event,Open Mic Night,poetry,Spoken Word GEO:42.4393373;-76.499796 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Downstairs Ithaca 121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St. Ithaca NY 14850 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St.:geo:-76.499796,42.4393373 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR