Meet Joan Reuning at Fibers Fashion designer, entrepreneur, musician, and more For those who enjoy a bit (or a lot) of style that makes a statement in their life, you must meet Joan Reuning, an extremely talented fashion designer. She has more than 30 years of experience handcrafting stylish garments for women. Reuning is the proud owner of Fibers, a … 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
Meet Verity Woitach at V’s Salon
Since Verity Woitach was a teenager, she dreamed of becoming a master hairstylist and opening her own salon.
Verity studied cosmetology while attending Ithaca High School to achieve these goals, and she accrued nearly 20 years of experience as a licensed hairstylist. (That’s a lot of hair maintenance!). She’s spent half her career working at her friend Akoko’s salon, Akoko@Ithacacuts, on Cayuga Street.
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
Two new shop local experiences available downtown
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 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
Meet Curt Bayer and Bethany Baker at One World Market
Meet Curt Bayer and Bethany Baker at One World Market One World Market is one of downtown’s most fascinating and unique shops on the Commons. When you step inside this specialty store, you are in for a worldly experience. As you browse through two floors of hundreds of items, you’ll find many fair-trade, cultural crafts & housewares handcrafted by artisan … Read More
