Performances start at 1 p.m. at the Bernie Milton Pavilion on the Commons SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 ITHACA, NY – More than a dozen Cornell University student performance groups are bringing their dynamic, crowd-pleasing acts to Downtown Ithaca this Saturday, Sept 7. The student-led groups will perform between 1 and 5 p.m. at the Bernie Milton Pavilion on the Ithaca Commons … Read More
Take a Bite of Ithaca next week!
From June 17 through June 22, guests can take their taste buds on a culinary journey by enjoying $5 tapas-sized food bites (and $5 sips) at restaurants around Ithaca and its neighboring communities in Tompkins County. More than 20 participating restaurants will offer tasty $5 bites in addition to their regular menu. Grab your friends, locate a Bite passport at any of the participating restaurants, or download one online at biteofithaca.com and start restaurant hopping!
Plenty of new art exhibits to see at Downtown Ithaca’s June Gallery Night
Walkable tour set from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 7 More than two dozen artists will be showcasing their works during this month’s Gallery Night. This walking tour of the latest art exhibits at downtown’s galleries and businesses is happening from 5 to 8 p.m. this Friday, June 7, at 17 locations. One of the stops on the … Read More
Downtown Ithaca debuting new event & attraction this winter
ITHACA, MAY 2, 2019 — This winter, Downtown Ithaca will host a new special holiday event, the Winter Light Festival, presented by Tompkins Trust Company and organized by the Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA). The festival will feature Prismatica, an art trail of 25 luminous and interactive prisms. Each prism stands more than seven feet tall and is covered in a dichroic film … Read More
CFCU Summer Concert Series Announcement
Downtown Ithaca Releases CFCU Summer Concert Series Schedule Lineup includes a wide range of highly talented regional and local acts The Downtown Ithaca Alliance enthusiastically announces its dynamic lineup for its CFCU Summer Concert Series which kicks off at 6 p.m. on June 20 and continues each Thursday until September 12 — with the exception of a Wednesday show during … Read More
Downtown Living Tour
Downtown Living Tour set for April 27 Walking tour offers a glimpse of downtown’s most sought after addresses If you’ve ever wanted to see downtown apartments or learn about the downtown lifestyle, this weekend is your chance. From 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, The Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) is hosting its Downtown Living Tour, a self-guided excursion that will … Read More
Downtown Ithaca To Award Seven at Annual Dinner
Award recipients this year include: Lifetime Achievement Award: JoAnn Cornish Mack Travis Economic Development Project of the Year: Tompkins Trust Company Retailer of the Year: Sunny Days of Ithaca Emerging Business of the Year: The Watershed Nonprofit Partner of the Year: Tompkins Chamber/Visit Ithaca Board Member of the Year: Asha Sanaker Lifetime Achievement Awards will be presented to two individuals who have significantly impacted the success of Downtown Ithaca: JoAnn Cornish and Mack Travis.
Plenty of new artwork and performances to see at Downtown Ithaca’s February Gallery Night
During this month’s Gallery Night, there are two new participating locations to highlight – City Centre and Sunny Days’ new location on the Commons. City Centre will feature artwork by Ron Parent titled From DETROIT to ITHACA – art in transition. Ron recently moved from Detroit, Michigan to Ithaca and his pastels and paintings on exhibit offer an overview of his various styles. On display at Sunny Days, Chasing The Clouds Photography by John Naegely. John is a photographer born and raised in Ithaca, NY.
Downtown Ithaca hosting annual Ice Festival and Chowder Cook-Off next weekend
Activities include national ice sculpting contest, ice bar, silent disco, and tasty chowder sampling ITHACA DECEMBER 1, 2018 – Downtown Ithaca’s Ice Festival, a three-day multifaceted celebration showcasing a nationally-sanctioned ice carving competition, silent disco, live performances, a day-long chowder cook-off and more is returning to the Commons pedestrian mall for its 12th year next weekend. From December 6-8, the Commons will be packed … Read More
