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Downtown Ithaca businesses are getting into a festive mood with holiday window displays! Come on Downtown and explore what they have on display and vote for your favorite to be awarded People’s Choice.
The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
Saturday, December 5 is the date for the 12th Annual CookieWalk to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Tompkins and Cortland counties. Center Ithaca Building, on the Commons, will be transformed into a pop-up cookie sale. Select your personal favorites from several tables of fresh, home-made holiday cookies then pay by the pound. Cookies make great gifts for neighbors, teachers and ... Read More
Welcome Santa to Downtown, bring the kids to the Elf Hop, and dance under the winter sky at the Family Silent Disco presented by Empire Fiber Internet during the Downtown Ithaca Winter Holiday Bash! Enjoy games, lights, music & hot cocoa.
Starts at The History Center, 110 N. Tioga St. Ends at The Strand Cafe, 324 E. State St. Ninety-three years ago this Saturday, the 21st Amendment repealed Prohibition. Celebrate with a special run of The History Center’s Prohibition History Walking Tour, which follows Ithaca’s dry years through the streets where they happened. The tour finishes at The Strand Cafe at ... Read More
Celebrate the season with Christmas with The Celts at the historic State Theatre of Ithaca! Inspired by the popular PBS special, this festive production blends timeless Irish Christmas carols and contemporary holiday favorites with spirited Irish dancing, warm humor, and Celtic instrumentation. Featuring rich vocal harmonies and the sounds of fiddle, Irish pipes, whistles, banjo, and more, The Celts bring ... Read More
A night of theatre-themed casino games and interactive experiences. Step into the spotlight for an evening of fun and entertainment at this year’s Hangar Hobnob: Game Night for Theatre Nerds! Experience the thrill of classic casino games with a special theatrical twist. Enjoy interactive performances, themed activities for all ages, and delicious treats—all while supporting a great cause. All ticket ... Read More
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