Guide to Being Local book giveaway and Read Local happening throughout October OCTOBER 7, 2020 ITHACA NY — Throughout this month, downtown Ithaca businesses are participating in a pair of locally crafted initiatives meant to reward customers who support the independently owned and operated shops in the community. Among the shop-local incentives are the Guide to Being Local book giveaway. … Read More
Downtown Ithaca hosting Gallery Night tomorrow
Experimental exhibits, entertaining demonstrations, educational talks all part of the virtual and in-person art show OCTOBER 1, 2020 ITHACA, NY — Downtown Ithaca will host Gallery Night presented by Tompkins Trust Company tomorrow, October 2. This month’s show will include interactive virtual art exhibits, entertaining demonstrations, educational talks from local artists along with a walkable tour of art exhibits at galleries and … Read More
Downtown Ithaca hosting Apple Festive Next Week
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 ITHACA, NY — Next week, Downtown Ithaca will host Apple Festive, a weeklong experience where guests to the community will be able to enjoy the Fall apple harvest season in a safe and socially distant manner. This new experience, presented by Tompkins Trust Company, will be held from September 28 – October 4. From 12 to 4 p.m. … Read More
Downtown Ithaca postpones Gunpoets’ Summer Concert Series show
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 ITHACA, NY — Due to circumstances beyond our control, Downtown Ithaca is postponing Thursday’s CFCU Summer Concert Series performance from the Gunpoets. “We are currently working with the band and our production team on rescheduling this performance. As soon as it is finalized, we will notify the public,” says Scott Rougeau, special events director for the Downtown Ithaca … Read More
Downtown Ithaca hosting Back to School Giveaway Contest for Cornell, Ithaca College, and Tompkins Cortland students
Back to School 10-Day Giveaway Starts September 8th September 4, 2020 — The Downtown Ithaca Alliance is hosting a contest on Instagram where Cornell University, Ithaca College, and Tompkins Cortland Community College students will be able to enter for a chance to win baskets filled with products and gift cards from downtown businesses, each basket valued at $75 or more. … Read More
15 STEPS owners sell their gift shop, retiring after nearly 40 years in business
Downtown Ithaca’s 15 STEPS owners Bettsie Park and Ken Jupiter announce they have sold their gift shop on the Commons and are retiring at the end of this month, on August 31.
Downtown Ithaca honors essential workers
Commons banners showcase the community’s local heroes ITHACA NY, AUGUST 6, 2020 — Downtown Ithaca is going the extra mile to salute its essential workers. The Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) has installed a series of 12 banners on the light poles on the Commons pedestrian mall featuring images of essential workers printed on them. DIA Executive Director Gary Ferson says the essential workers’ … Read More
Three New Businesses Open in Downtown Ithaca
Cayuga Nail Spa, Odyssey Bookstore and Kimchi join community during COVID-19 pandemic ITHACA NY JULY 23, 2020 — The Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) enthusiastically announces three new businesses have joined the Downtown Ithaca community since March. Cayuga Nail Spa came to the downtown community in the early Spring, a week prior to New York State requiring businesses to shut down because of the COVID-19 … Read More
Three New Businesses Open in Downtown Ithaca
Cayuga Nail Spa, Odyssey Bookstore and Kimchi join community during COVID-19 pandemic ITHACA NY JULY 23, 2020 — The Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) enthusiastically announces three new businesses have joined the Downtown Ithaca community since March. Cayuga Nail Spa came to the downtown community in the early Spring, a week prior to New York State requiring businesses to shut down because of the COVID-19 … Read More
Downtown Ithaca canceling a number of special events for 2020
ITHACA NY JULY 21, 2020 — After a thorough review of its options, the Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) today announces the cancellation of more of its special events programming for the remainder of the year. The event cancellations include the Apple Harvest Festival, Fashion Week, Welcome Student Weekend, Halloween on the Commons, Santa’s Arrival, and Chowder Cook-Off — each traditionally … Read More
