Foodie tradition now spans 17 days, features 30+ chilis & chili-inspired items at area restaurants ITHACA, NY JANUARY 29, 2020 — Get your palates ready for Downtown Ithaca’s 23rd Annual Chili Cook-Off presented by Maguire Hyundai Subaru Genesis happening February 12 through 28 at multiple area businesses. To ensure a safe and socially distant experience, this foodie affair will look different … Read More
TCPL Offering “Book a Librarian” virtual meeting opportunities
The Tompkins County Public Library will offer patrons 30-minute one-on-one meetings via Zoom to discuss and help with a range of topics. Before COVID, a favorite task of Adult Services librarians was working with patrons and teaching new skills, ranging from computer help to makerspace skills, genealogy, book recommendations, and more. While all meetings will remain virtual for the time … Read More
Green Street Pharmacy in Downtown Ithaca is closing soon
ITHACA NY DECEMBER 22, 2020 — The Green Street Pharmacy, a downtown staple for more than a decade for its multiple services, including prescription drug fulfillment, general store, and its ice cream, soda, and coffee cafe, will be closing soon. The pharmacy, 131 E. Green St., is no longer filling prescriptions, but the retail portion of the store will continue … Read More
Pop-up program brings multiple businesses to community
Center Cafe by Lou, FLX Bakes, The Bloomwell Modern Giftshop Popup, and Sunshine’s Creative Designs open for the holidays ITHACA NY DECEMBER 11, 2020 — Some new eateries and specialty shops are temporarily joining the downtown community for the winter thanks to a new program created by the Downtown Ithaca Alliance. Center Cafe by Lou and Finger Lakes Bakes is opened … Read More
Winter Lights Presented by Tompkins Trust Company
About the Light Installations LIGHT PROJECTIONS Interactive Light Projection onto Trolley Circle The interactive illumination onto Trolley Circle was created by Doug Shire and Laurence Clarkberg. The projected illumination will span the space of the metal inlay sculpture of trolley tracks at Trolley Circle. The illumination is interactive and the colorful projected images will change and react as people pass … Read More
Holiday shopping season includes 3 special promotions to celebrate its indie owned businesses
NOVEMBER 24, 2020 — As part of the holiday shopping season, Downtown Ithaca invites you to participate in Give Big When You Shop Small Weekend in its shops and boutiques this weekend, Nov. 27-Nov. 30. While shoppers were encouraged to start their holiday shopping earlier and support the local businesses all season long, each day of Give Big When You … Read More
Businesses support veterans
Community participating in Green Light A Vet on November 10-12 NOVEMBER 10, 2020 ITHACA NY — To celebrate Veterans Day and honor military veterans and their families, downtown Ithaca businesses are participating in the national Greenlight a Vet campaign from November 10th through 12th. Greenlight a Vet calls for Americans to display green lights on their homes, businesses, and offices to show … Read More
Gallery Night (virtually and in-person) is happening tomorrow
Experimental exhibits, entertaining demonstrations, educational talks all part of the virtual and in-person art show NOVEMBER 5, 2020 ITHACA NY — Gallery Night, downtown Ithaca’s monthly art show presented by Tompkins Trust Company, is tomorrow, Nov. 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. at galleries and businesses on and around the Commons and virtually on the Downtown Ithaca website. Come enjoy … Read More
Downtown welcomes La Bodega and Sparks and Embers
ITHACA NY OCTOBER 27, 2020 — City, Downtown Ithaca, and Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce officials welcomed two new businesses — Sparks and Embers and La Bodega — to the community during welcoming ceremonies held at each place on Monday. Sparks and Embers opened earlier this month, bringing a whole new and fun layer of indie labeled women’s apparel, home … Read More
Local artist transforms Commons kiosks into a public art piece
Downtown Ithaca recently teamed up with a local artist to add eye-catching public art on the Commons by repurposing its informational kiosks. Portrait paintings and line drawings of people of color along with the slogan Black Lives Matter on the side panels now wrap the former digital directories. This inspiring art piece was curated by local painter Terry Plater. “When … Read More
