Events at CSMA
february, 2023

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Thursday 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm February 2 REGISTRATION CLOSED - Workshop is full Join educator Billie Sol as we dive into the healing capacities of plants, water, and art. During this class
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Thursday 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
February 2
REGISTRATION CLOSED – Workshop is full
Join educator Billie Sol as we dive into the healing capacities of plants, water, and art. During this class we will deepen our understanding of various kitchen herbs and explore through watercolor art the abundant spectrum of pigment that nature brings!
Space is limited.
All Ages
Presented by OJI:SDA’
Instructor: Billie Sol
Time
(Thursday) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Community School of Music and Arts
330 East State Street

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Cai Quirk Transcendence: Queer Restoryation Enter a world where distinctions of gender, time, and place become fluid and flexible, and new queer stories connect to ancient patterns. Cai Quirk’s Transcendence: Queer Restoryation inspires viewers
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Cai Quirk
Transcendence: Queer Restoryation
Enter a world where distinctions of gender, time, and place become fluid and flexible, and new queer stories connect to ancient patterns. Cai Quirk’s Transcendence: Queer Restoryation inspires viewers to take a nuanced look into intersections of gender, spirituality, mythology, and nature.
Transcendence explores many paths beyond supposed binaries: male and female, night and day, land and sea, earth and sky, life and death, self and other, self and earth. In the spirit of myths, this series transcends boundaries and identities to reach a deeply human experience of connection.
In a society that tries to erase the presence of queer, transgender, and non-binary folks, it is vital that we share our stories, whether these are the everyday realities of our lives, or mythic tales of realities deeper than ordinary truths. Binary ways of seeing the world will not simply disappear — we must actively replace them with ways of seeing and honoring fluidity as natural and necessary. Through the powerful act of queer restoryation, Transcendence invites viewers on a journey of empowerment, inspiration, and healing.
Please join us for Gallery Night from 5-8 PM, including an artist talk with Cai Quirk at 6:30 PM.
Time
(Friday) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Community School of Music and Arts
330 East State Street
fri03feb9:30 pmThe Silver Moon Cabaret18+9:30 pm Event Type :Martha Hamblin Hall,Public Event

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Step out of that cold, dreary February air, and into the glamorous world of the Silver Moon Cabaret. In a dark and grey winter, Femme De Violette is bringing you
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Tipping HEAVILY encouraged
Show @ 9:30 PM
$10 Advance Ticket, $15 At Door
Time
(Friday) 9:30 pm
Location
Martha Hamblin Hall, Community School of Music and Arts
330 East State Street

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Saturdays Indoors Yoga: 11am start time from January 7th - February 11th Community School of Music and Arts, Martha Hamblin Hall Join us for the next 6-week series. The classes guide you in
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Saturdays
Indoors Yoga: 11am start time from January 7th – February 11th
Community School of Music and Arts, Martha Hamblin Hall
Join us for the next 6-week series. The classes guide you in a sound foundation for your practice. The first week of the series – January 7th this session – will focus on laying out the foundations of the practice. We strongly recommend you join the 1st class of the series, if you are new to Jennifer’s Yoga classes.
Reserve your place at theyogalocation@gmail.com or call 607-269-5104, and by advance payment at https://the-yoga-location.square.site
There is a class cap to allow social distancing.
Sliding scale contribution ranges from $10-25/class for joining 5- or 6- weeks of the session. Accommodations can be made in conversation with the instructor.
This is a large enough space to be distanced without a mask. The instructor will wear a mask when circulating in the room.
Follow The Yoga Location on Facebook for updates about the classes facebook.com/theyogalocation/
More info at https://the-yoga-location.square.site/
Call 607-269-5104
Email theyogalocation@gmail.com
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Martha Hamblin Hall, Community School of Music and Arts
330 East State Street

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Saturdays Indoors Yoga: 11am start time from January 7th - February 11th Community School of Music and Arts, Martha Hamblin Hall Join us for the next 6-week series. The classes guide you in
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Saturdays
Indoors Yoga: 11am start time from January 7th – February 11th
Community School of Music and Arts, Martha Hamblin Hall
Join us for the next 6-week series. The classes guide you in a sound foundation for your practice. The first week of the series – January 7th this session – will focus on laying out the foundations of the practice. We strongly recommend you join the 1st class of the series, if you are new to Jennifer’s Yoga classes.
Reserve your place at theyogalocation@gmail.com or call 607-269-5104, and by advance payment at https://the-yoga-location.square.site
There is a class cap to allow social distancing.
Sliding scale contribution ranges from $10-25/class for joining 5- or 6- weeks of the session. Accommodations can be made in conversation with the instructor.
This is a large enough space to be distanced without a mask. The instructor will wear a mask when circulating in the room.
Follow The Yoga Location on Facebook for updates about the classes facebook.com/theyogalocation/
More info at https://the-yoga-location.square.site/
Call 607-269-5104
Email theyogalocation@gmail.com
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Martha Hamblin Hall, Community School of Music and Arts
330 East State Street
Previous Months
november

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Join The Shorty Gorge - Ithaca's own weekly Lindy Hop dance! Dance is located at Martha Hamblin Hall in the Community School of Music and Arts (CMSA) building. No partner
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Join The Shorty Gorge – Ithaca’s own weekly Lindy Hop dance! Dance is located at Martha Hamblin Hall in the Community School of Music and Arts (CMSA) building. No partner or experience needed! Masks Required. We will be meeting every Thursday from 7:00-10:00PM starting on the 3rd of November.
7:00 – 7:30PM Crash Course (Bring your friends)
7:30-10:00PM social dance
Admission: $5-10 Sliding Scale (Pay as much as you can)
We accept cash or Venmo.
Join us on this new adventure! We have dreams of classes, live music, and other fun events in the future.
Covid Information: We require masks at all events related to The Shorty Gorge. Please do not come if you have any symptoms that could be covid. Wait until a negative test to come. Do not attend if you are in frequent contact with someone who is at risk.
Time
(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Martha Hamblin Hall, Community School of Music and Arts
330 East State Street

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Semillas al Viento: We Are Scattered Seeds Cultura Ithaca Latinx Heritage 2022 Art Exhibition Curated by Daniela Rivero Semillas al Viento: We Are Scattered Seeds is a wild garden of works by artists
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Semillas al Viento: We Are Scattered Seeds
Cultura Ithaca Latinx Heritage 2022 Art Exhibition
Curated by Daniela Rivero
Semillas al Viento: We Are Scattered Seeds is a wild garden of works by artists from all over the Latin American and Caribbean Diaspora. They explore through a range of mediums what it is to find ourselves here, scattered, growing through the cracks in the pavement and the fields in the hills.
Join us at Gallery Night at 7pm on November 4th for a special performance of “Our Bodies Are The Earth,” an experimental music project created by violinist and singer Alejandra Diemecke, with choreography by Billie Blackroot. Mixing genres and cultures, “Our Bodies Are The Earth” is violin and voice crying out together. It is Ithaca forests meeting Mexican folklore.
Time
(Friday) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Community School of Music and Arts
330 East State Street

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STARTING THIS FALL! Saturdays 6-week Series Indoors Yoga: 11am start time from October 8th - November 12th Community School of Music and Arts, Martha Hamblin Hall Classes guide you in developing a sound
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STARTING THIS FALL! Saturdays 6-week Series
Indoors Yoga: 11am start time from October 8th – November 12th
Community School of Music and Arts, Martha Hamblin Hall
Classes guide you in developing a sound structural use of body, fully feeling body and breath, to observe mind and experience total health
4, 5, or 6-class options are available. For more info contact 607-269-5104 theyogalocation@gmail.com
This is a large enough space to be distanced without a mask. Instructor will wear a mask when circulating in the room.
Follow The Yoga Location on Facebook for updates about the classes facebook.com/theyogalocation/
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Martha Hamblin Hall, Community School of Music and Arts
330 East State Street

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Join Civic Ensemble for Community Soup: Storytelling toward the Beloved Community, on Sunday, November 6. In this free event, join with others from across the community for a meal &
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Join Civic Ensemble for Community Soup: Storytelling toward the Beloved Community, on Sunday, November 6. In this free event, join with others from across the community for a meal & conversation. We will also be sharing some scenes from our most recent draft of the new community-based play, Fertile Grounds, as well as share stories from your own experiences in story circles.
Sunday, Nov 6 | 5-7pm
At CSMA (The Community School of Music and Arts),
Martha Hamblin Hall on the 3rd Floor (ADA accessible)
330 E. State St/MLK in Ithaca, NY.
Childcare is available – please note your childcare needs in the form below.
Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/EDYzLzLfDUTmGwDD9
Time
(Sunday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Martha Hamblin Hall, Community School of Music and Arts
330 East State Street

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Join The Shorty Gorge - Ithaca's own weekly Lindy Hop dance! Dance is located at Martha Hamblin Hall in the Community School of Music and Arts (CMSA) building. No partner
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Join The Shorty Gorge – Ithaca’s own weekly Lindy Hop dance! Dance is located at Martha Hamblin Hall in the Community School of Music and Arts (CMSA) building. No partner or experience needed! Masks Required. We will be meeting every Thursday from 7:00-10:00PM starting on the 3rd of November.
7:00 – 7:30PM Crash Course (Bring your friends)
7:30-10:00PM social dance
Admission: $5-10 Sliding Scale (Pay as much as you can)
We accept cash or Venmo.
Join us on this new adventure! We have dreams of classes, live music, and other fun events in the future.
Covid Information: We require masks at all events related to The Shorty Gorge. Please do not come if you have any symptoms that could be covid. Wait until a negative test to come. Do not attend if you are in frequent contact with someone who is at risk.
Time
(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Martha Hamblin Hall, Community School of Music and Arts
330 East State Street

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STARTING THIS FALL! Saturdays 6-week Series Indoors Yoga: 11am start time from October 8th - November 12th Community School of Music and Arts, Martha Hamblin Hall Classes guide you in developing a sound
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STARTING THIS FALL! Saturdays 6-week Series
Indoors Yoga: 11am start time from October 8th – November 12th
Community School of Music and Arts, Martha Hamblin Hall
Classes guide you in developing a sound structural use of body, fully feeling body and breath, to observe mind and experience total health
4, 5, or 6-class options are available. For more info contact 607-269-5104 theyogalocation@gmail.com
This is a large enough space to be distanced without a mask. Instructor will wear a mask when circulating in the room.
Follow The Yoga Location on Facebook for updates about the classes facebook.com/theyogalocation/
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Martha Hamblin Hall, Community School of Music and Arts
330 East State Street

Event Details
Join The Shorty Gorge - Ithaca's own weekly Lindy Hop dance! Dance is located at Martha Hamblin Hall in the Community School of Music and Arts (CMSA) building. No partner
more
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Join The Shorty Gorge – Ithaca’s own weekly Lindy Hop dance! Dance is located at Martha Hamblin Hall in the Community School of Music and Arts (CMSA) building. No partner or experience needed! Masks Required. We will be meeting every Thursday from 7:00-10:00PM starting on the 3rd of November.
7:00 – 7:30PM Crash Course (Bring your friends)
7:30-10:00PM social dance
Admission: $5-10 Sliding Scale (Pay as much as you can)
We accept cash or Venmo.
Join us on this new adventure! We have dreams of classes, live music, and other fun events in the future.
Covid Information: We require masks at all events related to The Shorty Gorge. Please do not come if you have any symptoms that could be covid. Wait until a negative test to come. Do not attend if you are in frequent contact with someone who is at risk.
Time
(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Martha Hamblin Hall, Community School of Music and Arts
330 East State Street

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Concert- Pleasure Dome, Luke G & the Candyhearts, Vicious Fishes Also featuring comedic loop interludes by Arlo Chappie 6:30 Doors, 7:00 PM show $10-20 admission, sliding scale
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Time
(Saturday) 6:30 pm
Location
Martha Hamblin Hall, Community School of Music and Arts
330 East State Street
december

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Exhibition dates: December 2, 2022 – January 27, 2023 Exhibition opening: December 2, 2022, 5 – 8 PM, during First Friday Gallery Night Curator: Jennifer Gibson The Community School of Music and Arts
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Exhibition dates: December 2, 2022 – January 27, 2023
Exhibition opening: December 2, 2022, 5 – 8 PM, during First Friday Gallery Night
Curator: Jennifer Gibson
The Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) is excited to showcase students, emerging artists, and established artists in our annual Open Exhibition. This exhibition of works by nearly 50 emerging and established artists celebrates the vibrancy, resiliency, and diversity of visual arts in our community. An annual favorite, this year’s edition curated by CSMA painting instructor Jennifer Gibson is definitely not to be missed! The Open Exhibition will be on view at CSMA from December 2 to January 27.
Curator
Jennifer Gibson is an artist who works in watercolor, gouache and oils. She graduated with a fine arts degree from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. She is an illustrator, and a studio and plein air painter who frequently attends plein air festivals throughout the Northeast. A member of CSMA’s visual arts faculty, Jennifer will be teaching Introduction to Watercolor later this fall. View her work at www.jgibsonillustration.com.
Time
(Friday) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Community School of Music and Arts
330 East State Street

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It's a Phestivus miracle! Nectar is returning to Ithaca to celebrate its annual Phestivus event! This year, we'll be playing the beautiful Hamblin Hall at CSMA in Ithaca with special
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It’s a Phestivus miracle! Nectar is returning to Ithaca to celebrate its annual Phestivus event! This year, we’ll be playing the beautiful Hamblin Hall at CSMA in Ithaca with special guests, Foggy Maloon to open the phestivities!
Doors at 7, Show at 7:30
Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door; tickets available online at www.eventbrite.com/e/nectar-phish-tribute-phestivus-ii-wsg-foggy-maloon-tickets-465277466427
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm
Location
Martha Hamblin Hall, Community School of Music and Arts
330 East State Street

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Drop in for our monthly figure drawing sessions held on third-Friday evenings this Fall! If you’re an intermediate or advanced-level artist interested in drawing from the nude model, come join
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Drop in for our monthly figure drawing sessions held on third-Friday evenings this Fall! If you’re an intermediate or advanced-level artist interested in drawing from the nude model, come join our non-instructed, open sketch sessions. Just grab your own supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity in the company of other artists.
Dates for this series of sessions will be: October 21, November 18, and December 16, 2022. Fee listed is per day. Doors close for entry at 7:00 PM.
Time
(Friday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Ring in the new year with gentle restoration. Join us on the eve of New Year's for a gentle restorative class!
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Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
january

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Exhibition dates: December 2, 2022 – January 27, 2023 Curator: Jennifer Gibson The Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) is excited to showcase students, emerging artists, and established artists in our
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Exhibition dates: December 2, 2022 – January 27, 2023
Curator: Jennifer Gibson
The Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) is excited to showcase students, emerging artists, and established artists in our annual Open Exhibition. This exhibition of works by nearly 50 emerging and established artists celebrates the vibrancy, resiliency, and diversity of visual arts in our community. An annual favorite, this year’s edition curated by CSMA painting instructor Jennifer Gibson is definitely not to be missed! The Open Exhibition will be on view at CSMA from December 2 to January 27.
Curator
Jennifer Gibson is an artist who works in watercolor, gouache and oils. She graduated with a fine arts degree from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. She is an illustrator, and a studio and plein air painter who frequently attends plein air festivals throughout the Northeast. A member of CSMA’s visual arts faculty, Jennifer will be teaching Introduction to Watercolor later this fall. View her work at www.jgibsonillustration.com.
Time
(Friday) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Community School of Music and Arts
330 East State Street

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Saturdays Indoors Yoga: 11am start time from January 7th - February 11th Community School of Music and Arts, Martha Hamblin Hall Join us for the next 6-week series. The classes guide you in
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Saturdays
Indoors Yoga: 11am start time from January 7th – February 11th
Community School of Music and Arts, Martha Hamblin Hall
Join us for the next 6-week series. The classes guide you in a sound foundation for your practice. The first week of the series – January 7th this session – will focus on laying out the foundations of the practice. We strongly recommend you join the 1st class of the series, if you are new to Jennifer’s Yoga classes.
Reserve your place at theyogalocation@gmail.com or call 607-269-5104, and by advance payment at https://the-yoga-location.square.site
There is a class cap to allow social distancing.
Sliding scale contribution ranges from $10-25/class for joining 5- or 6- weeks of the session. Accommodations can be made in conversation with the instructor.
This is a large enough space to be distanced without a mask. The instructor will wear a mask when circulating in the room.
Follow The Yoga Location on Facebook for updates about the classes facebook.com/theyogalocation/
More info at https://the-yoga-location.square.site/
Call 607-269-5104
Email theyogalocation@gmail.com
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Martha Hamblin Hall, Community School of Music and Arts
330 East State Street

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CSMA will be hosting the Tompkins Chamber Welcome Home Wednesday Event on January 11th in the CSMA Gallery 5:30pm-7:30pm. Interested in learning more about what Tompkins County has
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CSMA will be hosting the Tompkins Chamber Welcome Home Wednesday Event on January 11th in the CSMA Gallery 5:30pm-7:30pm.
Interested in learning more about what Tompkins County has to offer a first-time resident or someone returning after years away? This event is geared towards new residents, however, any resident who feels they would benefit from attending or introducing themselves to new members of our Community is welcome.
For more information and registration can be found here: https://business.tompkinschamber.org/events/details/live-in-ithaca-welcome-home-wednesday-at-the-community-school-of-music-arts-191755
We look forward to seeing you there, and welcome home!
Time
(Wednesday) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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Saturdays Indoors Yoga: 11am start time from January 7th - February 11th Community School of Music and Arts, Martha Hamblin Hall Join us for the next 6-week series. The classes guide you in
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Saturdays
Indoors Yoga: 11am start time from January 7th – February 11th
Community School of Music and Arts, Martha Hamblin Hall
Join us for the next 6-week series. The classes guide you in a sound foundation for your practice. The first week of the series – January 7th this session – will focus on laying out the foundations of the practice. We strongly recommend you join the 1st class of the series, if you are new to Jennifer’s Yoga classes.
Reserve your place at theyogalocation@gmail.com or call 607-269-5104, and by advance payment at https://the-yoga-location.square.site
There is a class cap to allow social distancing.
Sliding scale contribution ranges from $10-25/class for joining 5- or 6- weeks of the session. Accommodations can be made in conversation with the instructor.
This is a large enough space to be distanced without a mask. The instructor will wear a mask when circulating in the room.
Follow The Yoga Location on Facebook for updates about the classes facebook.com/theyogalocation/
More info at https://the-yoga-location.square.site/
Call 607-269-5104
Email theyogalocation@gmail.com
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Martha Hamblin Hall, Community School of Music and Arts
330 East State Street

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Saturday, 1/14/23- 6:30-10 PM Proceeds to benefit CSMA - General admission: $15 Intro to swing dance class: 6:30 pm (included with admission) Dance starts 7
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Masks are required to be worn over nose and mouth. (masks will be available if you don’t have one.)
Rapid tests taken that day are strongly encouraged.
Let’s keep each other, and the whole community, as safe and healthy as we can! And then LET’S DANCE!
Time
(Saturday) 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Martha Hamblin Hall, Community School of Music and Arts
330 East State Street

Event Details
Saturdays Indoors Yoga: 11am start time from January 7th - February 11th Community School of Music and Arts, Martha Hamblin Hall Join us for the next 6-week series. The classes guide you in
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Saturdays
Indoors Yoga: 11am start time from January 7th – February 11th
Community School of Music and Arts, Martha Hamblin Hall
Join us for the next 6-week series. The classes guide you in a sound foundation for your practice. The first week of the series – January 7th this session – will focus on laying out the foundations of the practice. We strongly recommend you join the 1st class of the series, if you are new to Jennifer’s Yoga classes.
Reserve your place at theyogalocation@gmail.com or call 607-269-5104, and by advance payment at https://the-yoga-location.square.site
There is a class cap to allow social distancing.
Sliding scale contribution ranges from $10-25/class for joining 5- or 6- weeks of the session. Accommodations can be made in conversation with the instructor.
This is a large enough space to be distanced without a mask. The instructor will wear a mask when circulating in the room.
Follow The Yoga Location on Facebook for updates about the classes facebook.com/theyogalocation/
More info at https://the-yoga-location.square.site/
Call 607-269-5104
Email theyogalocation@gmail.com
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Martha Hamblin Hall, Community School of Music and Arts
330 East State Street

Event Details
Saturdays Indoors Yoga: 11am start time from January 7th - February 11th Community School of Music and Arts, Martha Hamblin Hall Join us for the next 6-week series. The classes guide you in
more
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Saturdays
Indoors Yoga: 11am start time from January 7th – February 11th
Community School of Music and Arts, Martha Hamblin Hall
Join us for the next 6-week series. The classes guide you in a sound foundation for your practice. The first week of the series – January 7th this session – will focus on laying out the foundations of the practice. We strongly recommend you join the 1st class of the series, if you are new to Jennifer’s Yoga classes.
Reserve your place at theyogalocation@gmail.com or call 607-269-5104, and by advance payment at https://the-yoga-location.square.site
There is a class cap to allow social distancing.
Sliding scale contribution ranges from $10-25/class for joining 5- or 6- weeks of the session. Accommodations can be made in conversation with the instructor.
This is a large enough space to be distanced without a mask. The instructor will wear a mask when circulating in the room.
Follow The Yoga Location on Facebook for updates about the classes facebook.com/theyogalocation/
More info at https://the-yoga-location.square.site/
Call 607-269-5104
Email theyogalocation@gmail.com
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Martha Hamblin Hall, Community School of Music and Arts
330 East State Street

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