Sat Nov 2, 1-4pm FREE Shows and Puppet Market!
Puppet Market 1-3:45pm, inside Center Ithaca. Looking to fill your puppetry needs? Come to our Puppetry Market and find things ranging from old puppets, new puppets, marionettes, hand puppets, some made of paper, some of wood, some to entertain and some to heal, this shop will have a little bit of everything!
Yeti Village 1-2pm & 2:30-3:30pm at the Ithaca Print Commons Explore the slopes of Wild Snowy Mountain and get to know the creatures that live there! This is an interactive exhibit, with live puppetry.
Cripps Puppets 1:30 – 2pm & 3-3:30pm, in the Ithaca Commons near Center Ithaca (Rain location Center Ithaca). See the cabaret style marionettes of Madison J. Cripps. Come have a slice of crazy pie!
TB’s Playhouse 2:30 – 3:15, in the Ithaca Commons near the playground (Rain location inside History Center). TOYBOX THEATRE is a multiple award winning, fan favorite puppet company that has delighted audiences of all ages for over 20 yrs! Join TOYBOX at TB’s Playhouse for a fun and interactive performance which includes puppetry, comedy,clowning, and games!
Honey Goodenough 1-1:45pm, in the Ithaca Commons near Cayuga St., (Rain location Circus Culture). Meet Funny Honey doing excerpts from Sock Monkey Circus!
Harry LaCoste 2-2:45pm, in the Ithaca Commons near Cayuga St., (Rain location Circus Culture). Meet Harry LaCoste, a passionate puppeteer bringing stories to life on the streets! With a colorful cast of handmade puppets, he captivates audiences of all ages, blending humor, music, and a touch of magic in every performance. From whimsical tales to thought-provoking narratives, Harry creates an unforgettable experience that sparks imagination and joy. Join Harry for a delightful journey where the art of puppetry meets the heart of street performance!
Tea Party with Puppet What What 2-3pm, inside Center Ithaca. In the middle of all the excitement and mayhem of Puppet Homecoming, stop and have a whimsical moment of silliness! Let Puppet What What pour you a cup of delightful imagination at her Tea Party!
Puppetry Exhibit at The History Center: Puppet Mastery of the Northeast and Beyond. The evolving art of puppetry has taken on vast avenues of expression in the northeast region and beyond. This exhibition is a showcase of masterful expression through puppetry – featuring puppets tall, small, and otherwise. See the worlds of artists such as the Cashores, Jacqueline Wade, and local Ithaca puppeteers.
This program is made possible (in part) with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant program from the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the office of the Governor and NYS Legislature, administered by the Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County.
This program is made possible (in part) with funds from the Tompkins County Tourism Program.