Tompkins County Public Library is offering summer reading programs for kids, teens, and adults, beginning Saturday, June 26 and continuing through Saturday, August 7. Opportunities for outdoor and virtual programs, games, and prizes are available for all ages! Kids Summer Adventure, for ages 0-10, will kick off with an online event featuring The Great and Powerful Dave on Saturday, June … Read More
Downtown Ithaca & GO ITHACA Hosting First LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour
Event includes stops at four historical sites and an after-party at Alley Cat Cafe ITHACA NY JUNE 24, 2021 — In recognition of PRIDE month, The Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) and its GO ITHACA program will host their first LGBTQIA+ History Walk on Saturday, June 26. Members for the DIA and GO ITHACA invite you to join them at 3 p.m. at … Read More
Show your vaccine card, receive a FREE week-long TCAT pass
Roll up your sleeve for the shot and ride TCAT free for an entire week Now through mid-July, when you show proof you’ve received your first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, you will be eligible for a free TCAT unlimited weekly pass, thanks to an initiative from New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Earlier this week, the governor’s office announced a … Read More
Cinemapolis reopening June 25
Cinemapolis, Ithaca’s member-supported independent movie theater, will once again open its doors for a weekend filled with an array of festival favorites, award-winning documentaries, and special events. Beginning on Friday, June 25, regularly scheduled screenings will take place Thursday through Sunday throughout the summer, with specific showtimes and advance tickets available to purchase at Cinemapolis.org. The big-screen experience will feel … Read More
Ithaca installs 12 new art bike racks in downtown, collegetown
New bike stations designed and fabricated by local artists ITHACA, NY JUNE 7, 2021 — Locating bike parking around Ithaca just became easier. The City of Ithaca now has 12 more new art bike racks for cyclists to use in the downtown and Collegetown business districts. The locations for the latest three-dimensional racks are as follows: Ithaca Commons – 212 E. … Read More
Bite of Ithaca is Back This Month
Foodie experience showcases multiple $5 samplers & sips at downtown Ithaca restaurants, eateries, and bars ITHACA, NY JUNE 9, 2021 — Bite of Ithaca, an ultimate foodie experience featuring samplers and sips from restaurants and eateries in and around downtown Ithaca, is returning this month. From June 14 through June 20, BITE guests can take their taste buds on a culinary journey … Read More
Vaccine Clinic will be available at Green Street Bus Stop on May 27 & 28
The Tompkins County Health Department will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccination walk-in clinic on May 27 & May 28 in downtown Ithaca. For minors under 18, a parent or guardian is required to identify the minor and provide consent. Green Street Bus Stop (131 E Green St.) Thursday, May 27 and Friday, May 28 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm … Read More
This Summer: History Center featuring Breaking Barriers: Women’s Lives & Livelihoods exhibit
The History Center in Tompkins County (THC) is hosting a new exhibit “Breaking Barriers: Women’s Lives & Livelihoods” which will open July 2, 2021. Breaking Barriers: Women’s Lives & Livelihoods explores the lives of women in public and private spheres across the centuries through six interactive exhibits: Haudenosaunee Influence on Women’s Rights (Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation), The Overlooked History of Women … Read More
City & Downtown Ithaca celebrating three businesses on Friday
Ceremonies set for May 26 at Serenity’s Beautique, 15 STEPS & Lou’s Street Food ITHACA, NY MAY 24, 2021 — The City of Ithaca and Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) will host ceremonies on Wednesday, May 26, to celebrate three businesses in the downtown district. The first ceremony will be held at 12 p.m. (noon), at Serenity’s Beautique, 121 S. Cayuga St., to … Read More
TCAT hosting virtual open house May 25
Public asked to offer input on the proposed redesign plan TCAT is hosting a virtual open house on Tues., May 25, so the public may weigh in on a proposed system redesign as TCAT moves toward finalizing its Transit Development Plan (TDP) 2020-2021. County residents, including both riders and non-riders, are encouraged to participate in either an afternoon or evening … Read More
