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Art

First Friday Gallery Nights

The Commons
Ithaca, New York 14850
Phone: (607) 277-8679

Aug 06, 2010. Downtown galleries and art houses of Ithaca host First Friday monthly evening receptions for their latest art exhibits, showcasing the work of local, national, and international artists. Pick up a gallery guide at any of the participating galleries at Gallery Night. The events are free and open to the public and happen the 1st Friday of each month from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Birding

Guided Beginner Bird Walks - Sapsucker Woods

159 Sapsucker Woods Road
Ithaca, New York 14853
Phone: (607) 254-2473

Jul 10 thru Oct 03, 2010. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology offers Guided Beginner Bird Walks virtually every Saturday & Sunday from July until early October (please check the website link above to confirm that a walk will occur on the date you select). These walks are aimed at beginner bird watchers, begin at 7:30 a.m. and last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. Some binoculars may be available. You will be led by Cornell Lab of Ornithology volunteer docents. Meet in front of the Visitors' Center at 159 Sapsucker Woods Road.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Farmers Markets

Ithaca Farmer's Market - Steamboat Landing

Third Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
Phone: (607) 273-7109

Apr 03 thru Dec 18, 2010. The Ithaca Farmer's Market is held at Steamboat Landing, Third Street and Route 13, on Saturdays from April through December and Saturdays/Sundays from May through October. Also, from May (and June) through October there are Tuesday (and Thursday) farmer's markets at DeWitt Park. For info phone (607) 273-7109.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Ithaca Farmer's Market - DeWitt Park

114 Buffalo Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
Phone: (607) 273-7109

May 04 thru Oct 28, 2010. From May through October - in addition to the primary Farmer's Market location at Steamboat Landing (see event below) - these markets are also conducted at DeWitt Park on Buffalo Street from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m on Thurdays. For info phone (607) 273-7109.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Festivals

Downtown Ithaca Apple Harvest Fest

The Commons
Ithaca, New York 14850
Phone: (607) 277-8679

Oct 01 thru Oct 03, 2010. The Annual Downtown Ithaca Apple Harvest Festival is a weekend celebration of food, fun and the fall. The three-day festival attracts an audience of around 30,000 people to Downtown Ithaca. The festival features over 150 individual performers as part of at least 20 groups of entertainment. The event has farmers, wineries, bakeries, crafters, food vendors, an apple pie eating competition, apples, apples and more apples. Activities include music, dancing, eating, education, a Ferris wheel and giant slide, Iron Chef event, craft-fair and street performers. Friday noon to 6:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Music

Ry Cuming - Downtown Summer Concert Series

The Commons
Ithaca, New York 14850
Phone: (607) 277-8679

Jul 29, 2010. The Downtown Summer Concert Series presents pop, alternative & soul musician Ry Cuming. Free live music on the Commons from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Mutron Warriors - Downtown Summer Concert Series

The Commons
Ithaca, New York 14850
Phone: (607) 277-8679

Aug 05, 2010. The Downtown Summer Concert Series presents funk & soul music by the Mutron Warriors. Free live music on the Commons from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


El Rumbon - Downtown Summer Concert Series

The Commons
Ithaca, New York 14850
Phone: (607) 277-8679

Aug 12, 2010. The Downtown Summer Concert Series presents eight-piece salsa band El Rumbon. Free live music on the Commons from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Hubcap - Downtown Summer Concert Series

The Commons
Ithaca, New York 14850
Phone: (607) 277-8679

Aug 19, 2010. The Downtown Summer Concert Series presents folk-rock band Hubcap. Free live music on the Commons from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Sim Redmond Band - Downtown Summer Concert Series

The Commons
Ithaca, New York 14850
Phone: (607) 277-8679

Aug 26, 2010. The Downtown Summer Concert Series closes the 2010 summer season with roots-rock group the Sim Redmond Band. Free live music on the Commons from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Hip Hop 2010 - State Theatre

107 W. State Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
Phone: (607) 277-8283

Sep 17, 2010. Hip Hop 2010 features Sheek Louch, Joell Ortiz and other bands. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show time at 8 p.m.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


John Hiatt - State Theatre

107 W. State Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
Phone: (607) 277-8283

Sep 23, 2010. John Hiatt comes to the State Theatre. Performance at 8 p.m.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Broken Social Scene - State Theatre

107 W. State Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
Phone: (607) 277-8283

Sep 24, 2010. Broken Social Scene's Forgiveness Rock Record is everything you would want: expansive, positive, a little dramatic, and always interesting at every turn. All the staples of their best work come out in full form, leaving you with nothing to pass over and another amazing record for this year.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Arlo Guthrie - State Theatre

107 W. State Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
Phone: (607) 277-8283

Nov 06, 2010. Arlo Guthrie appears at the State Theatre, along with the Burns Sisters. Show time is 8 p.m.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Theater

Penelope of Ithaca - Hangar Theatre

801 Taughannock Boulevard
Ithaca, New York 14850
Phone: (607) 273-8588

Jul 21 thru Jul 31, 2010. Combining the Greek myth of Penelope awaiting the return of her husband Odysseus with modern tales of life in Ithaca, Kenny Finkle uses his own nationally renowned sense of whimsy and humanity to explore our need to be loved.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse - Hangar (Kids) Theatre

801 Taughannock Boulevard
Ithaca, New York 14850
Phone: (607) 273-8588

Jul 29 thru Jul 31, 2010. Lilly has a new teacher, a new baby brother, and best of all - a new purple plastic purse! Come with Lilly as she dances her way through new adventures with her hilarious friends Chester and Wilson.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


The Piano Lesson - Hangar Theatre

801 Taughannock Boulevard
Ithaca, New York 14850
Phone: (607) 273-8588

Aug 04 thru Aug 14, 2010. One of our most important American playwrights, August Wilson chronicles the story of a family coming to terms with its legacy of freedom born of slavery and determination. Part family drama, part human comedy, The Piano Lesson "seems to sing even when it is talking" (New York Times).   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


If You Give a Mouse a Cookie - Hangar (Kids) Theatre

801 Taughannock Boulevard
Ithaca, New York 14850
Phone: (607) 273-8588

Aug 12 thru Aug 14, 2010. What would you do if a cute, little mouse asked you for a cookie? . . . and some milk? . . . and a napkin? . . . and a nap?! Find out what happens when one little boy spends his entire day trying to keep up with one mischievous, adventurous mouse!   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Guys & Dolls - State Theatre

107 W. State Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
Phone: (607) 277-8283

Aug 13 thru Aug 15, 2010. The Running to Places Theatre Company presents Guys & Dolls at the State Theatre. Sarah Brown runs an honest mission and Miss Adelaide just wants to be made an honest woman. But will their Guys come through? Sky never expected to fall for a "mission doll" like Sarah, but he did. And Nathan's wild about Adelaide, but marriage? There's more than dough at stake when the dice roll in this classic musical. Luck Be a Lady, I've Never Been in Love Before, Bushel and a Peck, and many more songs will have you humming. Shows Friday & Saturday at 7 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Hangar Theatre

801 Taughannock Boulevard
Ithaca, New York 14850
Phone: (607) 273-8588

Aug 19 thru Sep 05, 2010. This delightful musical comedy sets the audience right in the middle of one of our favorite American competitions. Funny, poignant, and with the opportunity for actual audience members to compete.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


School House Rock Live! Jr. - Hangar (Kids) Theatre

801 Taughannock Boulevard
Ithaca, New York 14850
Phone: (607) 273-8588

Aug 26 thru Aug 28, 2010. Performed by the Hangar Theatre Next Generation Teens, a young teacher awakens on his first day of work, turns on the TV and is drawn into the joyous and colorful world of School House Rock! With such favorites as "I'm Just a Bill" and "Conjunction Junction," it will have you singing along and dancing in the aisles.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update