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From left, seniors Robin Mazer and Jonah Bobo perform at the Wheels for Women Benefit Cabaret. Kathleen Mulligan, associate professor in the Department of Theatre Arts, founded the charity seven years ago.

Cabaret benefits survivors of abuse in India

By James Baratta • February 6, 2019

On Feb. 2, Wheels for Women performed in Clark Theatre for its 8th Annual Benefit Cabaret. Kathleen Mulligan, associate professor in the Department of Theatre Arts, founded the Wheels for Women charity...

“When the Silence Stopped” will include interpretive performances by Ithaca College students. The acts will not necessarily explicitly address sexual assault, but are aimed to uplift survivors and supporters.

Showcase to empower sexual assault survivors

By Harley McKenzie • December 11, 2018

Ithaca College junior Usman Ishaq and senior Ezgi Irmakkesen will use their bodies and rhythm to encourage dialogue among survivors of sexual assault. Ishaq and Irmakkesen are two dancers who signed...

Ithaca College’s dance company Pulse dances to the song “Dammn Baby,” choreographed by senior Shalice Hunt, during its spring showcase “Vibez” at Emerson Suites on March 4. CAITIE IHRIG/THE ITHACAN

Pulse dance group gives a performance to IC students

March 7, 2018

Punks Against Fascism concert touches on political hostility

Punks Against Fascism concert touches on political hostility

By Matt Maloney, Assistant Multimedia Editor • April 19, 2017
Macabre Theatre Ensemble hosted Punks Against Fascism, a concert on April 15 which featured punk and folk acts from Ithaca College.
The college's only hip-hop group on campus, Pulse, held a dance event to showcase the group's compilation of hip-hop dances.

Stage Ablaze: Pulse dance group holds “Burn It Up” showcase

March 9, 2017
Pulse held its annual showcase, "Burn It Up," on March 5 in the Emerson Suites.
From left, freshmen Theresa Butti, Maya Lazar, Katarina Benson, Miriam Ludwig and Mackenzie Bragan pratice at a rehearsal at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 13 in Job 161. Freshman Madison D’Amico created the dance group to recreate the type of interwoven community of dancers she experienced during childhood. The group emphasizes personal and community growth.

New IC dance group defies style constraints and expectations

By Silas White, Staff Writer • February 22, 2017
IC Defy’s dance repertoire includes ballet, hip-hop, jazz and contemporary. Each style is taught by a different student instructor each day.
From left: Cassie Norgaisse (Paquette), Andrew Hudson-Sabens (Candide), Nick Roscoe (Maximillian) and fill-in Sarah Welden (Cunegonde), listen as Doug Mathews ’90 practices his lines as Pangloss during a dress rehearsal Sept. 13 for "Candide.”

IC alumni, students and faculty will perform in “Candide” Sept. 16–18

By Kalia Kornegay, Staff Writer • September 14, 2016
Originally penned as a novella in 18th-century France, “Candide” has stood the test of time again and again. Now, the theatrical version will be performed in Ithaca with Ithaca College students, alumni and staff at center stage.
Professor John Holiday performs in Tazewell Thompson's production of "Cato in Utica" at the Glimmerglass Festival.

Music professor gives notable performance

By Alexandria Kemp, Contributing Writer • January 26, 2016
Assistant professor in the music school and countertenor John Holiday, recently received recognition for his performance as Caesar in "Cato in Utica."
Students in the music class, “IC Wedding Band” rehearse for their upcoming holiday show on Dec. 12. As part of their final project, students had to perform at an actual wedding.

Students in IC wedding band marry music and performance

By Casey Murphy, Staff Writer • December 9, 2015
Students in IC Wedding Band, who spent time this semester learning music and performance skills in social situations, will be hosting a Holiday Dance Party on Dec. 12
To Pursue a Dream: IC Student leaves school to chase music career

To Pursue a Dream: IC Student leaves school to chase music career

December 2, 2015
Sophomore Anthony Cubbage talks about his choice to leave Ithaca College and strive towards a career in the music industry.
Sophomore and Spit That member Tate Johnson performs a piece of hers April 6.

Local poets and performers find outlet in spoken-word poetry

By Celisa Calacal, Staff Writer • April 8, 2015
Spoken-word poetry offers poets new and old a way to express beyond the page.
Zach James, general director of Opera Ithaca, and Megan Nielson play Bluebeard and Judith, respectively, in Opera Ithaca's production of "Bluebeard's Castle." The show was Opera Ithaca's first production and ran Oct. 18–19.

New professional group revives opera in Ithaca area

By Cristina Saltos, Contributing Writer • October 22, 2014
Fifteen years after the Ithaca Opera closed its doors, a new group, Opera Ithaca, is filling the opera void in the area.
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