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State grant sought for revitalizing former Turback’s property
ITHACA, N.Y. — A long-vacant historic property in the town of Ithaca is seeking state grant dollars with the town’s assistance, in the hopes of bringing a key part of local history back to life. The property, located at 919 Elmira Road in the town of Ithaca, is...
Guthrie Cortland And Rotary Club of Cortland Announce Teacher’s Pet School Supply Drive
Guthrie Cortland Medical Center and the Rotary Club of Cortland have teamed up to announce the Teacher’s Pet School Supply Drive beginning tomorrow, August 1st and continuing through the 16th. Both Guthrie and the Rotary Club of Cortland are asking residents to give teachers in the Cortland Area the supplies they will need for the upcoming school year.
Unleash Your Creativity at SPLAT! Sumthin’—The Splatter Paint Experience in Cortland
Are you ready to immerse yourself in a world of vibrant colors and boundless creativity? Look no further than SPLAT! Sumthin’, your destination for splatter paint fun in Cortland. Whether you’re a seasoned artist, a weekend hobbyist, or just looking for a unique and exciting activity, SPLAT! Sumthin’ has something for everyone.
Cortland Repertory Theatre Ends Summer Mainstage Season with “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”
Cortland Repertory Theatre closes their 53rd summer season with a three-week run of the popular musical “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”. This production will run from July 31 – August 17 at the Little York Pavilion, with evening performances at 7:30 PM. Matinees at 2:00 PM are available on August 2, 6, 7, 11, and 14. This exciting and heartwarming show boasts music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, and a book by Linda Woolverton. The original Broadway production was directed by Robert Jess Roth, and was originally produced by Disney Theatrical Productions. The original music supervision and new arrangements are by Michael Kosarin, with dance music arrangements by Glen Kelly and orchestrations by Danny Troob.
Local ice cream shops offer sweet relief from the heat
With this summer’s heat waves and occasional power outages, local ice cream shops have been weathering the positives and negatives of the hot temperatures and making the most of the summer season. “We hit our busiest week that we’ve ever had in the shop’s history,” Evie Morse, shift lead...
Grand opening this weekend for Asempe Kitchen in Downtown Ithaca!
We’re delighted to share the exciting news that Asempe Kitchen is opening in its new brick and mortar location in downtown Ithaca this week! The grand opening weekend for the West African eatery is this Friday and Saturday. After a couple of years of pop-ups and farmers market food...
Annual Gorge Walks Encourage Geological Exploration and Education
The Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) and Finger Lakes State Parks are partnering to bring back the James Potorti Gorge Walks for the month of August. In these walks, attendees can learn about the geology of the local gorges on a guided, interpretive tour every Friday morning. The walks began with...
Cornell Animal Health Diagnostic Center receives $19.5 million
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) – Cornell University is getting a big financial boost to support animal care. Cornell’s Animal Health Diagnostic Center (AHDC) and the New York State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory were presented with a $19.5 million funding award from the state on Monday. The capital investment will expand space and operations at the center, which conducts hundreds of thousands of tests annually and continues to grow.
Weekend Planner August 1-4
CFCU Summer Concert Series: Firefly Trio w. Diana Leigh/ Lil Anne & Hot Cayenne. Bernie Milton Pavilion, Ithaca Commons | Firefly Trio plays a swinging mix of jazz standards and original tunes, joined this week by vocalist Diana Leigh. Followed by Lil Anne & Hot Cayenne (pictured) deep groove zydeco. Bring your dancing feet!
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