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or one year, Tompkins County residents will have to come to Ithaca to request a review of their property tax assessments. The decision was made last week at the Tompkins County Committee of Governments meeting, and is a result of dwindling Local Advisory Board of Assessment Reviews, a sort of middle step before requesting a review from the official county Assessor’s Office, requested by residents over the past several years. Tompkins County will take a year to gauge public reaction and reevaluate the efficacy of the boards next year. A main driving force behind the decision, which will obviously be further reviewed next year to see if the move should be permanent or not, was simply a decrease in demand for reviews from local boards. Statistics submitted by Tompkins County Assessor Jay Franklin show that Local Advisory Board Reviews have fallen from a recent high watermark of 256 in 2005 to just 17 in 2018. That significant drop has come even as assessments have generally risen, especially in the past year, which saw the highest average assessment increases across the board in 30 years. Geographic distance to the city doesn’t even seem to be much of a determining factor; the Town of Groton, a good 15 miles away from the Assessor’s Office building in Ithaca, had just two BAR cases this year. Franklin said one potential explanation for the drop in BAR requests from property owners was his office’s emphasis on informal reviews, which are normally more expedient and can help residents either better understand the process or actually get their assessment

▶▶ Start planning early for the Grand Prix Festival in Watkins Glen, where they will be celebrating the history of car racing on September 7. The event takes place downtown, with vintage cars parked up and down the streets, live music and food and drink vendors dotted around the area. The piece de resistance:

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he Papachryssanthou name has just added another genre to its growing list of food and beverage ventures, by the name of Thompson & Bleecker. The Commons’ newest restaurant had a successful opening last week and is now expanding its hours to full operation. It’s George and Milany Papachryssanthou’s third business, adding the neapolitanstyle pizza restaurant and wine bar which is named after the intersection where they lived in New York City. The new restaurant takes over the location deserted by Subway earlier this year. Papacryssanthou is not a new name to Ithaca, as he and his wife already own Ithaca Wine and Liquor as well as Chatty Cathy’s Cafe. His family also owns the Souvlaki House. The business’ opening strategy, which Papachryssanthou called “super soft,” included nearly no marketing or showmanship, but that

hasn’t seemed to deter crowds from finding their way there. Less than a week into its run, the restaurant was packed for hours during its inaugural weekend, and had already hosted a visit from Mayor Svante Myrick and Sam Harris of the X-Ambassadors. “I’ve been in this business for a very long time, so I know this business,” he said. “So we were ready to go, and our staff is amazing, that’s why we were able to serve so many guests in such a short amount of time.” “I feel like it’s something people really want,” Milany said. “If it’s chaos in here, or chaos in Chatty Cathy, I’m relieved that people want my product, so it does bring me joy.” The enthusiasm they’ve seen so far has encouraged him. Thompson & Bleecker will be open from 4:30-9 p.m. on weekdays, extending those hours to 10 on weekends. The restaurant fits into the theme of the Papachryssanthou’s interests: both have a passion for wine while also balancing it by eating healthy. While that may not sound

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indicative of a pizza place, the fresh ingredients used, and exclusively organic wine served, provide a fairly easy balance. As George puts it, they are trying to “take the thought process out of eating healthy,” both with the new pizza restaurant and with the previously opened Chatty Cathy’s. Perhaps the highlight of the restaurant, setting aside its old-school decor, is the Italianstyle brick oven, capable of cooking a pizza in around 60 seconds and designed with a tile “Ithaca” spelled out on its front. It’s a little part of the “theatrics” of going to a restaurant, as George puts it, which was a factor in why they decided on a wide-open layout where the cooks are visible from the tables. As for future plans, the ambitious couple both seem comfortable simply to focus on the current venture as it gets off the ground. George said there are certainly absentee restaurant owners who might buy one then move onto the next project, but that he can’t see himself doing business like that. “I need to know that the product going out is great, I don’t own this business solely as a capitalist where it’s just for money,” Papachryssanthou said, laughing. “It’d be like you save up a ton of money, you buy Jay-Z tickets, you go to the concert and this guy comes out and he’s not Jay-Z. He may look like him and sing like him, but it’s not Jay-Z. Not that I’m Jay-Z, but if this is my food and I’m putting it out, than I should be the one putting it out.” -M att Butler

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a re-enactment of the original era of races on the 6.6 mile road course in the city, dating back to around 1950. If you can make the trip up north to Schuyler County, this looks like it’ll be worthwhile. ▶▶ With Labor Day comes the annual Tompkins County Workers Center picnic. The picnic is free to attend (though those who come

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all be hired while expanded doctor time will be added at the location. Additionally, the grant has already funded the hiring of a new outreach

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minister those treatments have had to quickly adapt to the shifting expectations and needs of people suffering from drug addiction. The latest example of that is ongoing renovations at Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services (CARS) which will allow the organization to conduct on-site withdrawal services and distribute opioid treatment medications. Fueled by a grant from the Care Compass Network, CARS will now be able to provide ancillary withdrawal services on an outpatient basis for those suffering from opioid withdrawal, along with an opioid treatment program. The new programs are expected to be up and running by October. CARS does not currently offer any withdrawal services, though that will change once the renovations and hirings are complete. The total amount awarded to CARS was $495,500, all of which will be dedicated to the new programming in some way, either via training, new staff members or the construction taking place within the building. Two licensed nurses, two practical nurses, a fulltime nurse practitioner will

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specialist and also two new primary counselors. Justin Lynady, Director of Outpatient Services at CARS, said the new capabilities will focus on those suffering from opioid withdrawal, though they plan on widening that to include alcohol withdrawal in the future. It’s designed for someone who might have a reason to avoid a full-on trip to an in-patient detox center, and would prefer treatment on a more flexible schedule. “They can come to us and, for whatever reason, they might not want to go to detox,” Lynady said. “Someone could come to us and say they don’t have a detox option in their county, but they don’t want to go away, so we could treat that on an outpatient basis.” While in-patient care is suggested for severe withdrawal symptoms, Lynady said CARS would now be able to treat mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms (what level a patient’s withdrawal reaches is determined through screening). One of the goals is to divert people from calling an ambulance or visiting the emergency room as their first resort if their experiencing 2 01 8

those symptoms, instead positioning CARS as the first step. Along with avoiding those extremely costly medical services for the patient, the shift could reduce the burden on Cayuga Medical Center staff as well. “We’re going to be moving into a more medical-based model,” Lynady said. “We do prescribe addiction medicines like suboxone and vivitrol here, but those are for people who are already stabilized. This component is going to address the destabilization of an individual.” While CARS had been able to prescribe those medications, which are commonly used to treat people addicted to opioids, the organization will now be able to distribute them on-site as well. The need for detox centers has long been talked about, since the only organizations that currently offer detox services are in Syracuse and Binghamton, and are often at or near capacity, Lynady said. That need was first addressed in April, when the Alcohol and Drug Council of Tompkins County announced their plans for a $11 million detox facility that could contain 40 beds. Tompkins County in general is undergoing a relative sea-change when it comes to addressing opioid addiction. Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick has renewed his push for a safe-injection facility recently, while the REACH Clinic opened and the Southern Tier AIDS Program has seemed poised to expand its presence in the community. That, along with the A&DC’s detox facility, represent the potential for quite a bit of change in the coming years, to say nothing of CARS’ now-growing service list. While CARS is still under the umbrella of OASAS, Lynady said this is a way for them to operate in a more harm-reduction focused way while remaining within state guidelines. “The treatment of substance abuse hasn’t always been seen as a medical condition, and I think that this really does highlight that it is a medical condition,” Lynady said. “Individuals, along with psychotherapy, need to have some addressing of medical needs depending on what they desire and what they need.” -M att Butler

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t will take a while, but Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) will be equipping itself with three electric buses in the near future, the result of a grant from the federal Department of Transportation. TCAT is the lone agency in New York State to have received any funding for the buses In total, $84.5 million was awarded, with TCAT receiving $2.29 million to fund three buses and three charging stations. TCAT General Manager Scot Vanderpool said the new funding was significant in many ways, not the least of which is that it sets up TCAT for future plans the department has with an eye to adapting its bus fleet. In a larger sense, he said he wants TCAT to take on a more prominent role in environmentally-conscious change. “TCAT needs to be an environmental leader in our community,” Vanderpool said. “This technology is new to us, so it becomes important to our entire team as a critical learning experience. This is just the beginning, it doesn’t end with the three buses.” The change won’t be immediate, though. Overall, he said it will likely be two years before the buses are formally introduced to the community. Vanderpool said the only disadvantage of using the electric batteries is the need to charge them, potentially more often than refueling. That can be subject to environmental factors though the primary determining factor will be the time a bus spends in-service and off the charger. “It looks like we will be charging the buses overnight, and we will be able to operate these bus on about 80% of our current routes,” Vanderpool said. “The factors that determine the length of a charge include hills, extreme cold and heat, and capacity or weight. [...] the biggest determining factor of placement will be the block of work itself or the length of time the bus is scheduled to be away from the garage in service.” - M att Butler

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n September of 2017, as part of Ithaca College’s effort to expand government connections and strengthen local ties, President Shirley Collado announced an addition to the Office of the President: Executive Director for Government and Community Relations. Following a thorough search process, the college announced in December that it had selected Paula Younger to begin the position on Jan. 15, 2018. Younger, a Washington, D.C.-born daughter of a Navy chief and a career civil servant, served as Tompkins County deputy administrator since 2006. During her time, she established the county’s first diversity and inclusion policy, pushed for health insurance grant funding, and designed an ethical business standards policy, among other accomplishments. Since she started her new position in January, Younger has worked to advance Ithaca College’s presence in both government and the local community. In an email to The Ithaca Times, she detailed her last eight months. Responses have been edited for clarity and brevity. IT: Why were you attracted to the position? When I first learned about the position and President Collado’s vision for community engagement, I thought it would be a fabulous opportunity for someone, but I wasn’t in a headspace Paula Younger, Executive Director for Government and Community Relations at Ithaca College.

to think that the “someone” would be me. At the time, I had so much on my plate as deputy county administrator, and then as interim county administrator. But a nudge from a few professional colleagues convinced me to apply. When considering my previous years as a federal government contractor, a deputy county administrator, my involvement with local community, and my belief that education is a key factor to personal and economic well-being, I decided the “someone” would be me. IT: You’ve had the position now since January. What have you been involved in so far, and what have you learned about why this job was created a year ago? I joined President Collado’s team mid-January of this year and I’ve been making progress toward her goal of building stronger ties with community and government representatives. With a charge from Shirley to go from “good” to “better,” I’ve met with top IC administrators, including senior staff, faculty, and student groups on campus to gather input and support. I’ve been meeting with key

local government officials—including a trip to Albany—as well as meeting with local business leaders and community groups where opportunities have been identified and discussed. I’ve also accompanied Collado to Capitol Hill for initial meetings with U.S. congressional leaders where we’ve touched on issues that impact higher education. Ultimately, the outcome of the college’s strategic planning process will help determine the most effective approach to government and community relations, which will unquestionably embrace diversity and inclusivity, a shared responsibility of citizenship and service in the global community, and sustainable management of natural, human, and financial resources. IT: What are some of the efforts Ithaca College makes to connect with downtown organizations or businesses? Faculty, staff, and students connect with the county community as much as possible. All the academic programs at IC emphasize experiential learning, so working with local businesses and CBOs is paramount. And we know that students who engage with community beyond the campus are likely to feel a part of the larger Ithaca/Tompkins County community. One will often hear President Collado say that Ithaca College is Ithaca’s college. We connect via business and community partnerships, local boards and advisory committees, service organizations such as Challenge Workforce Solutions, and government bodies like Tompkins County Area Development. IT: At times there is some perceived tension between the schools and the residents, particularly around student behavior, among other issues. What are some of the main challenges of facilitat-

ing the relationship between those two groups? Tension and discord often provide opportunities for improved understanding and partnership. The very creation of my position by President Collado is recognition of the significance the college places on these issues and facing our challenges head-on. One of the main challenges we face is the need to educate and re-educate a student population that turns over regularly. One of the ways we do that is through the IC/Community Workgroup, which meets regularly throughout the year. Attendees from the college and the community combine for a relationship that has become a very positive avenue for discussing issues of mutual concern, and strategizing ways to facilitate good relationships between students and their South Hill neighbors. Initiatives that have come from the workgroup include extended late-night TCAT service on weekends to lessen student foot-traffic, the door hanger project, which provides information on how to be a good neighbor to students living off-campus; and a spring community cleanup as part of our regular Service Saturdays program for student volunteers. IT: Do you think you have any advantage in the job considering your previous work for the county? I suppose it depends on how you are defining “advantage.” I consider myself a viable competitor who, ultimately, was recognized as a natural fit for the position. I have over 15 years’ experience in for-profit federal contracting, including research-to-practice subcontracts with higher education dealing with an array of social issues. I’ve had the pleasure of being a member of this community for 18 years, with 11-and-a-half of those years serving as deputy administrator for Tompkins County. Advantage? I see it more like an experienced administrator poised to take on an incredibly cool opportunity. I’m looking forward to the journey ahead.

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▶▶ Thumbs up: A special shout-out to one of our own this week, as illustrator-designer extraordinaire Marshall Hopkins deserves all the praise, and then some more, for his brilliant and unexpectedly viral idea to put a voter registration form on last week’s cover. Bonus thumbs-up to anyone who used it to actually register. ▶▶ Thumbs down: Construction. There’s a lot of it, and it’s all fairly annoying. The city’s done a good job of at least keeping people posted about progress and exactly what’s being fixed, but man, that doesn’t make some of the issues any more pleasant. There’s always the expectation that this sort of thing is worth it in the long run, so here’s hoping it is.

HEARD&SEEN ▶▶ Seen: Last week, X Ambassadors frontman and Ithaca native Sam Harris stopped by his hometown and met up with Mayor Svante Myrick, as seen on the latter’s Instagram page. The duo took a selfie inside while donning shades, visited downtown restaurants Nikki Green and new pizzeria Thompson and Bleecker, and Harris showed off his elaborate Cayuga Lake tattoo. Next month, the X Ambassadors, who also include Harris’ brother, Casey, and Adam Levin, will headline the second annual Cayuga Sound Festival on Sept. 22 at Stewart Park. ▶▶ Heard: With over 1,450 signatures from Tompkins County voters—thus surpassing the 1,299 minimum for a countywide independent candidate—local reporter Josh Brokaw will appear on the ballot for county sheriff on Nov. 6 under the “TruthSayers” name. Brokaw, a former reporter for this paper, currently runs the independent news site TruthSayers.org.

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read recently that it looked likely that part of the relatively new Commons will be torn up to fix the leaky fountain. The article said that Ithaca mayor Myrick wanted this fountain and that it cost $466,000. It was reported to be leaking when it was first turned on and some were concerned that this would result in expensive brickwork being removed. Now, how many thousands will be spent to “fix” the leak and once again, possibly make part of the Commons unusable for some time (and probably longer than predicted)? Will any local businesses be impacted again, lose sales, and possibly go out of business? I read elsewhere that the Vacri Construction Company that built the new Commons paid an undisclosed amount of the fountain’s cost. So we don’t really know how many public dollars were spent. The $466,000 or whatever the City actually spent and will spend could be used in so many other ways that have clear positive impacts on lives of people needing support in a system that works primarily for the few economically. Some examples: Funds could assist poorer residents to pay property taxes that have greatly increased over the years so they could keep their houses. Funds could help pay residents’ escalating rents so people in the Southside neighborhood could

remain. The African American community there is getting dispersed and diluted by residents no longer being able to afford to live there. People have had to move to outlying areas like Groton, where it’s difficult and costly to commute by public transit to Ithaca jobs and where they lack their former sense of community. That neighborhood has been getting gentrified by white folks buying houses and living there. Even dividing up these funds into small amounts might make the difference between people being able to stay in Ithaca and moving away. How about supporting the Ithaca Free Clinic so it could offer free lyme disease services in a bigger facility with the best testing, community education, etc. in our area? Lyme disease is now epidemic here, and county deer ticks have as high a percentage of lyme as the other top area nation-wide. People get lyme in Ithaca, Cornell, Ithaca College and all around. Funds could be used in so many different ways that could really transform the quality of peoples’ lives (many who can’t afford to shop at many of the Commons businesses if they even wanted the kinds of pricey items many stores sell. continued on page 7

By M a rjor i e O l d s

omi Falk and her sister Daniella have spent their whole lives in Fall Creek in Ithaca, NY. Sort of. Nomi, 14, who is heading to Ithaca High School in a few weeks, visits Israel (where her father Oren Falk and mother Yael Levitte grew up) once a year. This year the family also spent time in Denmark, with close friends who work for CAMFED. (See below.) Many Porchfest enthusiasts remember Nomi and her girl gang which sold lemonade and homemade cookies to raise money for Hurricane Maria survivors last September. This year Nomi, Daniella, and seven friends (Nuala Ugine, Emma Duell, Shaqued Menda, Sam Sachs, Ana Duke Cardenas, Ben Armstead, and Marina Magre) will raise money for CAMFED. “When disaster destroy people’s lives, the problem seems so large that people may think there is nothing they can do,” Falk said. “A simple step like making a lemonade stand and

donating all the proceeds to rehabilitation efforts, reminds us that we can each make a difference. We just have to jump in and get started […] The more we think about helping others, the more it becomes second nature.” continued on page 7

YOUR LETTERS On the NY23 House of Representatives race

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merica can no longer afford to keep playing partisan politics. We need problem solvers not partisan hacks to ‘Break the Gridlock’ in Washington.” This is one of Tom Reed’s favorite lines, as he points to his role on the so-called Problem Solvers Caucus, comprised of equal numbers of Republicans and Democrats. But for Tom Reed the caucus is a smokescreen. He says he is “standing for our values” but then he votes against them. Just look at how he voted for the tax scam that really only benefits the wealthiest 5%, supported various other measures that gut health care, and continued to support Big Oil when there is overwhelming evidence that fossil fuels are contributing to global warming and the increasing instability of the planet. Reed says that he is working hard as our representative but there is little evidence to support that claim. Most of all, he’s a name-calling bully, just like his hero, Donald Trump. 6 T

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Ithaca is the largest city in our 23rd Congressional District. The district’s second biggest employer – Cornell University – is also in Ithaca. Last year Ithaca was named the 14th best place to live in the entire United States - no other New York city came close. Our unemployment rate is consistently the lowest in the state and job numbers here continue to go up. So, with all that going for us, why does Congressman Reed continue to put down Ithaca? He claims to want to move away from partisan politics, but he dismisses everyone in Ithaca and anyone who moves to replace him as Extreme Ithaca Liberals. He claims to be working against the polarization of our country. But if he bad-mouths the biggest and most economically viable city in his district and fails to give credit for our achievements, what does that tell you about his real values and hopes for everyone in the 23rd? The increase in jobs and population in Ithaca, and our enviable quality of life are a tribute to the Democratic principles that underlie life in this and many other corners of continued on page 7

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“CAMFED supports 2.6 million impoverished girls in five African nations,” Falk said. “Every penny earned at our lemonade stand this year goes to help these girls stay in school through high school. Eight of us are headed to 9th grade at Ithaca High. My sister will be starting 4th grade at Fall Creek Elementary. We know how important education is. We hope lots of Porchfest folks will stop by the corner of Aurora and Yates Streets. All our cookies will be fresh baked the night before.” What kind of kid organizes an event like this; stays up late baking with her friends and family for the second year? This summer Nomi has been volunteering at the History Center, working the front desk, helping to set up events and write text to accompany exhibits. She points out that the History Center is a great place for COMMONS FOUNTAIN Contin u ed From Page 6

I say, regard this fountain as a mistake and close it down. If it’s to be transformed visually, let it be in a very simple way that costs almost nothing. Fill it with local stones or whatever... It makes no economic sense to keep putting taxpayers’ money into it It makes no sense to me that few City employees and the mayor are those to decide how to spend huge sums of money. It’s easy to promote and plan an expensive fountain when you’re not spending your own money. This is how it works at the federal and state levels, too. Why should what the mayor wants even be a factor in decisions? The mayor is a temporary official with his/her own preferences. How about a group of citizens from different economic, educational and cultural backgrounds that offer suggestions about major projects and decisions that aren’t emergencies? This could be a long-term part of the City that would offer feedback on plans, suggest their own projects and even vote down decisions by City staff. The City would provide for more needs of many, be much more inclusive, just, and support diversity of people economically and culturally. For me, the decision to install this fountain and how it was done was a big mistake and a lousy use of taxpayers’ money, given more primary needs of many Ithacans. From what I’ve read about the biggest City decision-makers, I believe that they do not have the best interests of most Ithaca residents as a priority. I regard decisions to allow tall corporate hotels to be crammed into downtown that will bring in a huge amount of traffic

junior and senior high school students to earn volunteer hours. When not volunteering Nomi somehow crams in dance (tap, hiphop, ballet), piano (with teacher Mary Holzhauer, Opus Ithaca School of Music), and reading (Rainbow Rowell is her favorite author at the moment). “I’m nervous and excited about high school,” she said. Advanced classes Geometry, Humanities, Spanish, French, World History and Ceramics may generate lots of assignments. But one observes that Nomi Falk has whatever it takes to make things come together. And she intends to share her good fortune along the way. Stop by and check out Nomi and her gang of nine at Porchfest: “We are a group of eight Ithaca High School Freshmen and a fourth grader who are hoping to support girls’ education because education is a human right. We will also be selling refreshments at Ithaca Porchfest 2018 at the corner of Yates and Aurora and to allow houses to be built in residential backyards to mainly support people who are already wealthy or making plenty of money, the hotel corporations and developers. It seems to me that these people are working to bring increasing numbers of tourists and others into Ithaca whose presence does not benefit most residents and often increases noise, ugliness, traffic congestion, air pollution, lack of privacy, property taxes ... This may be the way things are done nation-wide in this capitalist system, but I believe top-down decisions by a very small number of city employees and the mayor do not serve most Ithacans. To me, the way the City functions has some similarities to the way the federal government functions, whether under presidents like Obama or Trump. A tiny percentage of people decide how spend enormous sums of money, mostly in ways they personally like and benefit a small minority of the population. It seems to me that City decisionmakers’ view that increasing tourism, development, density, etc. is based on the capitalist model of never-ending growth. I believe that it might be possible for Ithaca to find some other ways to pay it’s expenses for infrastructure, staff, etc. without changing the town into an ever expanding congested city where planners will eventually call for bigger roads, new highways. Capitalism is detrimental to the well-being of most people and the natural world. I am afraid that Ithaca will go the way of Charlottesville, VA, Santa Fe, NM, Boulder, CO (where I watched it happen), Santa Cruz, CA and so many other towns that became cities for the wealthy, and people of color and others had to move out.•

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NY’s 23rd district. And they owe nothing to Congressman Reed. Tom Reed’s public record, there for anyone to see, exposes him as a hypocrite – saying one thing and doing another. It’s time for a change: vote Tracy Mitrano November 6. Bob Nicholas Town of Ithaca

On President Donald Trump and America

onald Trump is a president who exercises double standards to enrich the wealthy, to benefit the further advancement of the privileged. For President Trump is crafty, when it comes to creating wedges to divide through unjust laws that diminish civil rights and social justice. Donald Trump’s supporters condone Trump’s endless scandals, his sexist misconducts and bigotry. But yet we are a nation that speaks of responsibility, integrity, though these things are a false presentation. Donald Trump falls short of righteousness and shows no goodwill for people. Mr. Trump is an instrument of hatred, for he desires the reversals of President Barack Obama’s policy accomplishments to spite the first black president. Donald Trump does not value the spirit of the American people, for he does not take a total view of life, nor is he devoted to the service of humanity. President Trump fails to understand that those that stand against oppression, hatred and injustice is what makes America great. But most of all, love conquers all… By Kasheem Camel

On Senator John McCain’s death

he late Republican Arizona Senator and Presidential candidate John McCain was always a breath of fresh air. What you see is what you got with the “Straight Talk Express.” He could work across the aisle with Democratic Senate colleagues, including Connecticut Senator Joseph Lieberman and others on a regular bipartisan basis. This also included Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy on comprehensive immigration reform and Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold on campaign finance reform. His history in the Senate harkens back to an age of collegiality no longer seen today. McCain like New York’s late Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, was an intellectual giant standing head and shoulders above today’s newer generation of Senators. In our era of highly partisan politics, let’s hope that Congress members from different parties can honor McCain’s memory. It is time to move beyond rigid ideological commitments and come together on behalf of all Americans. McCain a role models others should be emulating. With his death, Diogenes has resumed the search for an honest man. Larry Penner Great Neck, New York Au gu s t

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t’s not particularly often that we here in media get the type of accolades we’ve received at the Ithaca Times during the past week, since our cover that doubled as a voter registration form was published Now, we’re going to do two things at the same time again: print some of the compliments we’ve received, because that makes us feel good, but also because it might encourage other publications to pick up the ball and make this an actual trend. This is important, something we thought was significant enough to represent our paper for the week, and we can’t possibly be the only ones with that same mindset. Oh, and we should mention to other media outlets: This cover only yielded one single allegation of liberal bias on Twitter. Don’t be scared! “Give your design team Labor Day week off and help democracy with this one weird trick:” @CJKasulke “@TheDailyTexan your move” @CharlieKBonner “@TheDailyIllini check this out! You should totally do this as well.” @Abolish_ICE “As a college student, I always loved this often very weird paper. This is great.” @Scot_Blog “It’d be really great if MO newspapers across the state like @KCStar, @STLToday, and @SpringfieldNL followed this example.” @TheLongHall “I wonder what the ratio of people who subscribe to hard copy newspaper is to unregistered voters, but I love it nonetheless. @SeattleTimes Thoughts?” @QuinnKat88 “Would love to see this in Virginia, eh @RVAmag” @ngiste And finally, for full disclosure, we told you there was one: “For a state locked up with the Democrats, do you not smell the desperation putting this on the front page? Sweating that @ RealDonaldTrump and the Republicans are threatening New York? That #Trump2020 will be bigger than Reagan ‘84?” @FairTaxMan 2 01 8

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How We Got Here The Foundations of a County Rooted in War

By Nick Reynolds he beginnings of settlement in Tompkins County began under the haze of war and bloodshed. Three years deep into the war against the British, General George Washington – facing pressure from a number of British loyalists and four of the six Iroquois Nations (fighting alongside the British to stall the encroachment of their land by American colonists) – was in a bind, his army under threat from numerous fronts threatening to derail his army’s efforts on the battlefields of New York. Sensing the threat of an auxiliary war against the Native American tribes around the Fingerlakes, Washington tasked officers John Sullivan, a major general in the Continental Army, and brigadier general James Clinton with a campaign to “take the war home” to the tribes which, to that point, had been carrying out sporadic attacks on Colonial villages in the region in the aftermath of the Battle of Saratoga in 1777, a campaign culminating in an Indian attack on the settlement of Cherry Valley in 1778. Known today as “The Sullivan Campaign,” Sullivan, leading three brigades of soldiers, set off from Easton, Pennsylvania and up the Tioga River while Clinton, with a fourth brigade, set off from Saratoga and across Lake Otsego, to meet his fellow general in the town of Tioga. The pair proceeded to lead a scorched earth campaign against the four nations, destroying more than 40 Iroquois villages and breaking up their hold of the region, displacing more than 5,000 members of the Cayuga, Seneca, Mohawk and Onondaga tribes to the protection of Britain in the Canadian territories, thereby freeing up the region for settlement. In the months leading up to the conclusion of the Revolutionary War, the United States Congress – with little money to

compensate those who had fought against the British and therefore, little confidence among the Patriots in currency at the time – had promised the provision of 100 acres of land to each enlisted man as payment for their military service. However New York State, which had failed to meet its enlistment quota by March 1781 – seven months before the surrender of General Charles Cornwallis at Yorktown – needed to provide a stronger incentive – i.e. more land – to get the proper number of men to enlist. That year, the New York State Legislature (formally established in 1777 with the adoption of the New York State Constitution) approved the provision of 500 additional acres to each soldier, using land from 25 tracts established by New York State Surveyor General Simeon DeWitt. Named in the tradition of Greek and Roman antiquity, (due to, many have said, DeWitt’s clerk Robert Harpur’s love of classical literature), each tract set aside measured 10 square miles each and was divided into 100 even parts, each 600 acres in size. In 1790, the lots were drawn and, in each township, 94 lots were balloted and assigned to those who had enlisted while six in each were reserved for religious, educational or commercial uses. Officers, because of their rank, would often be allocated larger amounts of land. In all, what is today called Tompkins County contained 310 lots, 289 of which were assigned to members of the Continental Army. Though the first white settlers claimed land at the base of East Hill in 1789, the first to arrive to claim one of these tracts was Captain David Rich, originally of Massachusetts, who set up in what is now the Town of Caroline in 1795. Next were the two pairs of brothers, Isaac and John Dumond and Jacob and John Yaple, who formed a copartnership and were among the first to settle the swamplands of present day Ithaca in 1789 along with John Hinepaw before moving on to settle what

is today the Town of Danby (fellow residents of that first settlement, Silas and Henry Ludlow, moved up the lake over the ice to become the first settlers of Lansing in 1791, picking a lot beside Salmon Creek). The first settler of Dryden, Amos Street, arrived in 1797 and five years later, Eliaken Dean built a mill along the Cayuga Inlet in present day Newfield: two years after James Thomas settled in the area called Poney Hollow, now the Schuyler County town of Cayuta. Though settlement of the area around Cayuga Lake had already begun, Dewitt’s work with the region was not yet finished. Sometime around 1807, Dewitt surveyed 49 lots beside a mill on Cascadilla Creek, set around what is now the area of Aurora, Tioga, Buffalo and Seneca Streets to be defined as the center of the Town of Ulysses, named Ithaca for the home of the hero of Greek antiquity, Ulysses. The lots were let out to people on single year leases, reads one account by local writer Jane Dieckmann in her book “A Short History of Tompkins County,” offering up certain areas of the town for specific uses such as orchards and banks. Incentivized through charters by the state to encourage settlement, private companies were tasked with developing travel routes between different communities and, by 1811, the Ithaca & Owego Turnpike – roughly following modern-day Route 96 – was carved out, the Ithaca & Geneva Turnpike coming online at roughly the same time, bridging the far-flung farms of the countryside with the small mill towns that dotted the creeks and rivers of the area. At the same time, Ithaca – the center of it all, as DeWitt envisioned – began to grow in stature. By 1810, the town showed plenty of promise, its streets lined with five two-story houses, 30 or so frame houses, and a three-story hotel built by a meat trader who made it big on the Owego & Ithaca Turnpike. The burgeoning town also boasted a slew of businesses including Au gu s t

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blacksmiths, lawyers, hatters, millers and cabinet makers. But the waters of Cayuga Lake – with its easy access to the northern reaches of the state by water – arguably became the most vital line of transportation for the early settlements. An early beneficiary of this route was the trader David Quigg, whose general goods transportation operation utilized the lake as well as the Mohawk and Susquehanna Rivers, bridging this section of the state with the markets of New York City years before the establishment of the Erie Canal. Utilizing a route from the north of the lake that led all the way to Baltimore, Quigg managed to ship an annual average of 4,000 bushels of wheat between the years of 1808 and 1810, according to records. Its significance at the time was so regarded that, upon moving here, Dewitt claimed the town to be growing in an importance similar to that of Utica, while the governor at the time, George Clinton, proclaimed it as a major trading post between Canada and the rest of the northeastern United States. Though small, with a population of less than 700, the town began to become dotted with mills and numerous small businesses, becoming enough of a hotbed of economic activity that, in 1815, the Bank of Newburgh opened a branch in the town. As counties had begun to be established, locals declared the tiny town of Ithaca the county seat of the newly-formed Tompkins County in 1817, commissioning a courthouse to be built the following year in order to avoid annexation by Seneca and Cayuga Counties. Though a diminutive community to be considered the seat of this new county, its potential would eventually be unleashed with some significant news that year: The same year Tompkins County was established, the state legislature had commissioned a great canal stretching from Lake Erie to the Hudson River. Its lineations would include Cayuga Lake.• 2 01 8

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7, and I tore mine on October 8, four years later.” Having seen Taylor put in the work and return to the court, and

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DePalma’s Journey Former Ithaca star hopes to regain footing with Big Red By Ste ve L aw re nc e

here are some “facts of life” that we will inevitably learn, and sometimes it’s good to get those life lessons out of the way early. One of them is “things do not always go as planned,” and for Ithaca’s Turner DePalma, that notch is already in his belt. A decade ago, there was a lot of talk that the fleet-of-foot 9 year-old was head and shoulders above the rest of the players in the area youth football leagues, and that it appeared he was on track to be a Division I player. I saw Turner play in a youth game in Trumansburg (he played for Ithaca), and it was clear that if the running back saw any daylight, it was lights-out for the defense. The kid could fly, and I was not surprised, having met his mother, Mary, soon after she had wrapped up her career as a Division I track star at Penn. That level of athleticism was supplemented by an unusual level of “Football IQ,” as Turner’s dad, Bernie, has been a member of Cornell’s Sports Medicine staff since long before Turner was born, and the

youngster spent a lot of time around D-I players and coaches, soaking up their insight and work ethic while growing up. All was unfolding as planned two seasons ago, as Turner was a senior at Ithaca High, putting up big numbers and planning to suit up the following season for his hometown Big Red. Then, a few games into the season, everything changed. “It was a non-contact injury,” Turner recalled. “I made a plant to cut inside and I tore my ACL and my meniscus.” In addition to the frustration and anguish any young athlete would experience, Turner felt a sense of strange familiarity. “My sister (Taylor, who played basketball at Ithaca High and at Cornell) had torn her ACL on October

Taylor DePalma during his days at Ithaca High School. He’s hoping to make an impact in Cornell’s wide receiving corps this year.

having seen many athletes from many different sports make it back, Turner dug in. “The original plan was to be ready to play last season, my freshman year at Cornell, but I was still in pain,” Turner said. “I decided to sit out the season. I didn’t want to push it.” The freshman decided not to play in any games last year, but he (as a medical

redshirt) was a part of the team, running through drills, studying the playbooks, building relationships. DePalma trusted the expertise of his dad and of the Strength and Conditioning staff, and said he thinks he’s back to 100 percent speed while having added 20 pounds. Being on the sidelines was tough last year, watching the Big Red battle it out, winning some big games and being in the thick of the Ivy League title race as late as November. Turner plans to be a part of the program’s continued resurgence, and the wide receiver said, “We’re pretty deep […] we have some seniors back, in fact we have guys from all the classes who will be able to contribute.” Quarterback Dalton Banks will be back to get the ball to those receivers, and DePalma says, “I’m just looking forward to making some contribution to the varsity team, whether it’s as a wide receiver, returning punts and kickoffs on Special Teams, however I can.” He offered, “It feels like a different atmosphere up here. In the beginning of the summer, there were four or five of us in the weight room at 6:30 am, Monday through Friday. By the middle of the summer, there were 10 or 15 guys and by the end of the summer, it seemed like half the team was there.” DePalma is pleased to know that he will have all 4 years of eligibility after staying off the field last year, and he feels ready to go, both academically and athletically. “Last semester, I took more credits than I will ever have to take again, and I got above a 3.0. I’ll be fine,” he said.•

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Coming to State Theatre WHICH ACTS WILL GRACE THE STATE THEATRE DURING THIS YEAR’S FALL SEASON? By Louise Broach

wave of folk-rock groups will be entertaining Ithaca crowds this year at the State Theatre, featuring acts that will entertain audiences, especially those who appreciate a few blasts from the past. The schedule overflows with names from the 1960s-1980s, spanning quite a few genres though mainly focused on the folk-rock sounds of the era. “This fall, there are so many great shows to look forward to,” said State Theatre Executive Director Doug Levine. “From the folk legends […] to the return of Melissa Etheridge, They Might Be Giants, Lake Street Dive, and Michael Franti & Spearhead. There are also heartwarming family shows such as ‘Biscuit’ and ‘Dragons Love Tacos.’ And the best improv comedy out there with ‘Whose Live Anyway?’ Dec. 8 and 9 marks the official 90th birthday weekend for the theatre. As part of that celebration, we look forward to welcoming Don McLean back for the first time since 1971, on Dec. 9.” September 11’s Joan Baez performance has already sold out. On Sept. 12, the totally improvised Whose Live Anyway comes to the stage with 90 minutes of games, scenes and songs. Bring your suggestions and you might be asked to join the cast.

Hot Tuna, with special guest Chris Smither, come to the State on Sept. 27. Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, perform with a well-honed and solid power. Started as a side project during Jefferson Airplane days, Tuna has endured throughout the decades. UK punk-folk band Frank Turner & the Sleeping Souls, along with Sam Coffey & the Iron Lungs and the all-female American punk band Bad Cop/Bad Cop bring their sound Sept. 30. The crossover appeal of all three bands breaks genre rules, sure to fill the venue with a diverse audience. Multi-Grammy winner Melissa Etheridge is back at the State Oct. 3 as part of her 25th anniversary tour. Known for her edgy love ballads that include “I’m the Only One” and “Come to My Window,” a recent review from Edge Media Network declares Etheridge can still “fire it up like Janis Joplin, touch the heart like Elvis Presley and steam up the windows like her musical hero, Otis Redding.” In a bit of a switch-up from the other fall acts, Pink Martini will be at the State on October 13. Having toured the world since 1994 while raising their voices to raise money continued on page 20

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Cornell’s Lectures to Watch AS USUAL, THE SCHOOL HAS AN IMPRESSIVE FALL SLATE OF SPEAKERS By Austin Lamb

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Cornell will welcome David Meek of the University of Oregon to Warren Hall. From 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., Meek, an assistant professor in the Department of International Studies, will present to the audience: “Farmer Suicides and Food Sovereignty: Synthesizing Insights from the Political Ecologies of Health and Education.” The lecture will discuss how an unreliable commodity market and the corporate food regime are leading to a worldwide escalation in farmer suicides, and present research on how Zero-Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) developed in India can mitigate this issue. “Under Fire: A White House Reporter’s View” Thursday, September 20 at 5:00 p.m.

Prominent reporter April Ryan will give the annual Daniel W. Kops Freedom of the Press Lecture in the Rhodes-Rawlings Auditorium at Klarman Hall. Ryan has been the White House bureau chief for American Urban Radio Networks since January 1997, and in 2017 she became a political analyst for CNN and was dubbed “Journalist of the Year” by the National Association of Black Journalists. An author as well, Ryan’s latest book Under Fire: Reporting from 12 T

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the Front Lines of the Trump White House will be released on Sept. 1. She has also written The Presidency in Black and White: My Up-Close View of Four Presidents and Race in America (2017) and At Mama’s Knee: Mothers and Race in Black and White (2016). The lecture is free and open to the public, and will be followed by a book signing. “Locking up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America” Thursday, October 4 at 4:30 p.m.

Yale Law School professor James Forman Jr. will present his debut publication at the Alice Statler Auditorium, dealing with certain aspects of mass incarceration. Titled Locking up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America, the book received 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Non-Fiction, was longlisted for the National Book Award, and has been named a Best Book of the Year by the New York Times, The Marshall Project, Publisher’s Weekly, and GQ Magazine, among others. The lecture will be presented by the Cornell Institute for the Social Sciences’ 2015-2018 Mass Incarceration Project. Afterward, there will be a reception and book signing in the atrium. “Fugitive Movement: Queer Vulnerability in the Black Diasporic Imaginary” Tuesday, October 16 at 4:30 p.m.

GerShun Avilez will examine the effects of social and geographic restrictions on racial and sexual minorities, how they create a state of vulnerability, and how black queers innovatively circumvent these restrictions to display their agency in a free lecture at Goldwin Smith Hall. Avilez is the director of the Program in Sexuality Studies and an associate professor in the Department of English & Comparative Literature at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He is also a cultural studies scholar with a specialization in African American literature and visual culture, and the art of the Black Diaspora. His 2016 book Radical Aesthetics and Modern Black Nationalism won the Modern Language Association’s 2017 William Sanders Scarborough Prize. To learn about more intriguing lectures at Cornell this fall, visit the university’s online events calendar.•

A Season With Some Silence

Tamer El Said from the film Last Days of the City set in Cairo in 2009

CORNELL CINEMA MIXING SEVERAL SILENT FILMS INTO SCHEDULE By Bryan Van Campen

f you’re new to Cornell Cinema and you’re a movie lover, Cornell Cinema is kind of like visiting Oz, or maybe Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. Check out their website – cinema.cornell. edu- and track down a CC flicksheet and stick it on your refrigerator. Soon you could be seeing lots of films in a dizzying variety of genres, and these are just a few of them. Cornell Cinema welcomes several filmmakers this fall whose presence will illuminate their work and offer audience members the opportunity to engage directly with them. “Poetry in Motion: Super8 Films” (Oct. 24) with German filmmaker Helga Fanderl, who curates and personally projects programs of her short films that are specifically tailored to the hosting venue. The screening of “Dogs of Democracy” (Nov 10), about the stray dogs of Athens, the people who take care of them and the hope they represent, will be presented by first time filmmaker Mary Zournazi, and is co-sponsored with the Cornell Institute for European Studies. The short will be shown in conjunction with the featurelength documentary “Love & Bananas” (Oct. 26), about a team of elephant rescuers in Thailand. Writer and Director Tamer El Said will also be appearing for a screening and discussion of his film In the Last Days of the City, a movie set in Cairo in 2009. Cornell Cinema will also present six programs from the touring series The Puppet Master: The Complete Jirí Trnka, 2018-2019 Season Sponsor

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made possible with the support of the Cornell Institute for European Studies. Premiering at the Film Society of Lincoln Center in New York this past Spring, the touring program is the U.S.’s first complete retrospective of the works of Czech animation master Jiří Trnka (1912-

1969). With 18 short and six feature-length animated films, Trnka was rivaled only by Walt Disney Studios in output. Revered as the pioneer of a remarkable new genre of animation that utilized puppets, Trnka conveyed the drama and psychology of his characters through his figures’ body language, expressive lighting, and camera movement. A prolific artist, beloved book illustrator, and author before making his first movie, Trnka had enormous impact on the development of animation in his country, and he inspired the careers of an entire generation of filmmakers around the globe. Cornell Cinema’s selections from the program include three feature films (each shown with a Trnka short), and two programs of short films (nine shorts total): “The Emperor’s Nightingale” (1948), preceded by “The Devil’s Mill” (1949) on Sept. 30; “The Czech Year” (1947) preceded by “Romance with Double Bass” (1949) on Oct. 3; and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (1959) preceded by “Why UNESCO?” (1958) on Oct. 4; “Trnka Shorts: Mature Mastery” (Oct. 4 & 5) and “Trnka Shorts: Early Years” (Oct. 5). IthaKid Film Festival (Saturdays at 2pm) features the Ithaca premiere of “Revolting Rhymes,” (Oct. 20) based on the much-loved children’s book written by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Quentin Blake. There’s also “Kid Flicks One,” a program of shorts from the New York International Children’s Film Festival,

preceded by a Halloween costume parade (Oct. 27); a screening of Martin Scorsese’s “Hugo” in glorious 3D (Nov 3), a 30th anniversary screening of Miyazaki’s beloved “My Neighbor Totoro” (Nov 10), and a digital restoration of the 1971 ballet production of “Peter Rabbit and the Tales of Beatrix Potter” (Dec 8). Cornell Cinema’s live music and film events are among the most popular shows they present and this semester they offer three very different silent films with three very different original scores performed live. Kicking off a number of Halloween mood-setting events, as well as several films being shown as part of Silent Movie Month in Ithaca, is “The Phantom of the Opera” (Oct. 18) the influential horror classic starring Lon Chaney. That will be shown in Sage Chapel with live accompaniment by the Austin-based group The Invincible Czars. Then, on Halloween eve, Cornell Cinema will host the Cherry Artspace’s recent re-staging of House of Usher: a multi-media rock’n’roll opera (Oct. 30), a timeless re-telling of the Edgar Allen Poe story “The Fall of the House of Usher,” presented as a multi-layered performance combining the classic 1928 film of the same name by Jean Epstein with modern opera, film-noir, and improvisation by local musicians Anna Coogan and Tzar, utilizing lighting and other atmospheric theatrical props. The third event of the semester will be a free screening of the recent digital restoration of “The Ancient Law” (Nov. 14), a German silent film about Jewish life in 19th Century Europe. It will be shown with live musical accompaniment by renowned silent pianist Donald Sosin and acclaimed Klezmer violinist Alicia Svigals, playing their newly-commissioned score for the film. The first two films are co-sponsored with the Cornell Council for the Arts and the Department of Music. House of Usher is additionally co-sponsored with the Department of PMA and Ithaca Fantastik.•

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Ithaca’s Rap Scene DOES HIP-HOP HAVE A CHANCE IN ITHACA? By Matt Butler

fairly recent phenomenon that’s quickly becoming irrefutable fact is that rap and hip-hop are the singular dominant force in music right now. Though that’s a difficult statement to measure a glance at the weekly Billboard Top 100 shows that of the top 20 songs, 15 are by rap or hip-hop artists, including nine of the top 10. That would lead one to believe that nearly every city of some size would have a local scene of artists trying to make it in that genre, and Ithaca is no different. But the difference here seems to be There have been certain rappers who are making a name for themselves with deep connections to Ithaca; Sammus is probably the most well-known, though she has moved back to her hometown of Philadelphia after attending Cornell University, the Gunpoets are a very popular rap-music act in the region and elsewhere and Adan Morrone created some buzz earlier this year with a pseudo-endorsement from Snapple. But the list of artists who have made noise outside the immediate area is short after that. Some of the problems can be traced to the same factors that could make Ithaca a booming rap location. Being a college

town, there’s a strongly young population (and rap historically has a heavily young fan base), but both show promoter Dan Smalls of Dan Smalls Productions and Dynasty Media Productions CEO Donell Bard acknowledge the difficulties that come with attracting students, some of whom don’t have the money to spend on shows, and others who simply aren’t interested. If the names aren’t top-of-the-marquee big, it can be difficult to draw a crowd of college students willing to pay the cover charge, normally no more than a few dollars, that makes the show financially viable. “Let’s be honest- it’s hard to get students to pay attention to anything that isn’t huge,” Smalls said. “To get them off campus away from the parties is hard. Those who come to the shows we do book are locals. Also the price tag for touring acts is usually based on urban markets where the population is much bigger. So add these up and we have to be very selective in the risks we take. Generally it’s much easier to sell conscious hip hop in a town like Ithaca than more mainstream stuff. Plus the mainstream stuff plays arenas or nowhere.” Smalls said Ithaca’s rap environment, in his mind, mirrors the one that is seen nationwide.

Local rapper Adan Morrone performs at The Westy during the Jammin’ for Justice event in August. (Photo provided)

“I wish it was stronger though I know a lot of it is sort of underground,” Smalls said. “Solid acts for sure that don’t get enough opportunities to play live. Kind of true for the genre in general until acts make it

huge - which is a shame. We trying book as many national acts as possible and always try to add a few locals to those bills.” Whether or not the demographics of Ithaca play a role seems to be a matter of some debate, as well as how much race factors into the conversation. As a city, Ithaca is predominantly white, to the tune of around 70 percent compared to a black population that makes up just over seven percent, while hip-hop is an inherently black art-form. But, as evidenced by the aforementioned Billboard numbers, it’s clear now that people of all races are listening to rap and hip-hop far more than ever before. Though Smalls never mentioned this, there seems to be the perception among artists that show organizers are nervous about the type of crowd a rap show would attract. Sometimes there are problems at shows, Bard acknowledged, but that it’s unfair to generalize other hip-hop shows into that, saying the sample size is too small to make any judgments. And with a new generation of fans of the genre entering the concert-aged demographic, he said they deserve a chance to see the music they like live as well. If a show was run correctly, with proper organization and the like, Bard’s confident the outcome would be a positive experience for everyone involved. Certain places around Ithaca just need to step up to the challenge. “It doesn’t need to be more active, just more accepted,” Bard said. “A lot of venues continued on page 19

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Sunday Only, 1-5pm: Come tour the TC3 Extension Center on the 6th floor for fun Student Weekend activities & treats. Check out the classroom spaces and computer labs. Find out more about classes downtown or using the facility for meeting space. All are welcome to check it out, students, alum, and whole community!

With school starting we know you'll need a great bag to carry all your heavy textbooks, come on in and get %10 off all book bags!

HOME GREEN HOME 215 The Commons | homegreenhome.com | @home.green.home Saturday & Sunday: Enjoy a FREE lemonade with purchase of mason jar beverage kit! (While Supplies Last) Plus coupon for 15% off future purchase of water bottles + zero waste lunch supplies (up to $50 off)! Saturday Only: Demonstration and FREE samples with Lesli of Avital's Apiaries! Avital's Apiaries offers a full line of natural personal care products made in Ithaca, NY. Soaps, balms, lotions, bath fizzies, and body butters!

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HOW TO PLAY: We've hidden Avengers heroes and villains inside shops and restaurants around downtown. The shops listed on this map with an Avengers icon next to their name have one of them hiding somewhere in the store.

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COLTIVARE 235 S. Cayuga St. | coltivareithaca.com | @coltivareithaca Join us for Dinner during Student Weekend. Check out our special school pride inspired menu items: Cornell University: Big Red Hot Cauliflower Bites - Buffalo cauliflower wings appetizer | Ithaca College: Bomber Blue Burger - Blue cheese burger | TC3: Mint Ice cream w/brownie Enjoy a special deal when you order all three!

1. To compete for prizes, seek out the hidden Avengers. 2. When you find it, let a store staff person know, and he or she will stamp/sticker your icon. 3. Return your completed map to the Information Tent in Bank Alley before 5PM to collect prizes and enter to win our grand prize raffle drawing. Prizes include fun Avengers memorabilia and gifts donated by many of the great shops downtown!

SUNNY DAYS...A NY MARKETPLACE 123 S. Cayuga St. | sunnydaysny.com | @sunnydaysofithaca Stop in to make a free button and enjoy a local treat! 20% off entire purchase with your student ID for this special weekend (discount is normally 10% off EVERY other day of the year)!

The more shops you vist, the more Avengers you find, the more chances to win great prizes.

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Stop in for a FREE intro to herbalism class and learn about herbal medicine. Pick up a free sticker and enjoy 25% off your purchase. Please show student ID.

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Stop by at our coloring station and de-stress! Enjoy 10% off your purchase on Saturday or Sunday. Please show student ID.

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DOWNTOWN VISITOR CENTER 171 The Commons (Center Ithaca) | visitithaca.com | @visitithaca

THE OUTDOOR STORE 206 E. State St. | Find us on Facebook | @riley_outdoorstore

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ONE RING DONUTS POP-UP SHOP 116 W. Green St. | oneringdonuts.com | @oneringdonuts

AMUSE: MODERN COTTAGE INDUSTRY 118 W. Green St. | ithacaisamusing.com | @amuseithaca

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Handwork is Ithaca's Artisan Co-op - Where you get to meet local community artists in-person every day of the week. Saturday, 1-5PM: Paper Flower Workshop- Learn how to create easy paper flowers at Handwork, Ithaca's Artist Co-op with Laurin Ramsey of Liontail Press. Workshop is drop-in, first come first serve. Sunday, 1-5PM: Watercolor Painted Jewelry - Learn how co-op artist Charlotte Walsh creates her one-of-a-kind handmade watercolor painted jewelry at Handwork.

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Stop in for a free sample of our delicious and refreshing Iced Ginger Tea. Play the Avengers Scavenger Hunt and you might win a $10 Gift Certificate to dine at Moosewood! Please show Student ID.

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Looking for a stress reliever? Alphabet Soup is offering 20% off all Squishables all weekend

Stop by the Downtown Visitor Center on the Commons at Trolley Circle and pick up a FREE Ithaca is Gorges bumper sticker and a guide. While there, enter to win cool Ithaca is Gorges Gear too.

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JILLIAN'S DRAWERS 171 The Commons | jilliansdrawers.com | @jilliansdrawers Stop in to find an Avengers scavenger hunt hero.

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BUFFALO STREET BOOKS 215 N. Cayuga St. | buffalostreetbooks.com | @buffalostreetbooks

Saturday only: Stop by and get a free Sheepskin Screen Polisher, no purchase required! Supplies Limited. Please Show Student ID.

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ITHACAMADE 215 N. Cayuga St. | ithacamade.com

WILLOW BOUTIQUE 111 W. State St. | willowithaca.com

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ITHACA SHEEPSKIN 134 The Commons | ithacasheepskin.com | @ithacasheepskin

ALPHABET SOUP 171 The Commons (Center Ithaca) | alphabetsoupithaca.com | @alphabetsoupithaca

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F. OLIVER'S OILS AND VINEGARS 154 The Commons | folivers.com | @f_olivers Stop in at F. Olvers and sample popcorn flavored with our oils and spices!

URBAN OUTFITTERS 131 E. Green St. urbanoutfitters.com | @urbanoutfitters Stop in to find an Avengers scavenger hunt hero. CINEMAPOLIS 120 E. Green St. Stop in at the theatre and pick up a Buy One Get One movie pass. Please show Student ID.

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PETRUNE 126 E. State St. | petrune.patternbyetsy.com | @petrunevintage Stop by Petrune, a women's and men's modern and vintage clothing store.

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Check out our store and get a free Ithaca Guitar Works Pikcard or Bumper Sticker with any purchase! Take part in the Avengers Scavenger Hunt this weekend to possibly win our prize, a Makala MK-S UKULELE PACKAGE, includes a mahogany soprano ukulele, gig bag, electronic tuner and instruction pamphlet.

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ITHACA GUITAR WORKS 215 N. Cayuga St. | guitarworks.com | @ithacaguitarworks

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A Welcome Student Weekend Scavenger Hunt Inspired by the Avengers THE CAT’S PAJAMAS 99 W. Seneca St. (Dewitt Mall) | catspajamasithaca.com | @CatsPajamasIthaca

3-D LIGHT - LOOSE THREADS 118 E. State St. | Find us on Facebook Enjoy 10% off all merchandise with student ID shown at register TRADER K'S T-SHIRT EXPRESS 119 E. State St. | traderks.net 116 The Commons | Find us on Facebook | @express_tee Enjoy 20% off your purchase Saturday & Sunday. INDIGO ROSE Enjoy 20% off one regular priced item and a free gift with Open to the public. 109 A. E. State St. | indigoroseithaca.com | @indigoroseithaca purchase! BENJAMIN PETERS Looking for a boutique with fresh, handpicked clothing, jewelry, 120 E. State St. | benjaminpeters.com | @benjaand accessories? You've come to the right place! Score a pair Dewitt KILPATRICK’S PUBLICK HOUSE Park minpeters1994 of FREE stud earrings with any purchase! 130 E. Seneca St. | kilpatrickspub.com | @pubkilpatricksTO CORNELL Come inside for a Free Patagonia bumper sticker. PleaseW. show StudentSTREET ID. BUFFALO E. BUFFALO STREET Stop in to pick up a Buy One food item, Get One 50% Off UNIVERSITY Check out the latest Patagonia and Vineyard Vines coupon that can be used during the weekend or at a later date. styles too. Please show Student ID AUTUMN LEAVES USED BOOKS 115 The Commons | Find us on Facebook | @autumnleavesusedbooks Get 15% discount on any used books! Please show student ID.

THE CORNELL STORE 102 The Commons | store.cornell.edu | @thecornellstoreonthecommons Saturday 1-3PM: Stop in at the Cornell Store for Cornell Dairy Ice Cream Samples, while supplies last. Enjoy 20% off an item in the store through the weekend.

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COMICS FOR COLLECTORS 207 N. Aurora St. | comicsforcollectors.com | @comicsforcollectors FREE COMIC BOOK! But come quickly - supplies limited. First come first serve! BOOL'S FLOWER SHOP 209 N. Aurora St. | boolsflowershop.net | @boolsflowershop Saturday Only: Stop in to build your own terrarium to decorate your room. ITHACA COFFEE COMPANY 311 E. Green St. | ithacacoffeecompany.com | @ithacacoffee $1 off any café menu item with student ID. Free cookie samples while supplies last. GATEWAY BBQ KITCHEN 401 E. State St. | gatewaykitchenithaca.com | @gateway_bbq Stop in for a free sample of our Sweet Tea. THE HISTORY CENTER IN TOMPKINS COUNTY 401 E. State St. #100 | thehistorycenter.net | @tompkinshistory Saturday Only: Stop in for a FREE Ithaca view postcard

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST CU DOWNTOWN 1:00 - 1:10 TARANA SOUTH ASIAN A CAPPELLA -Cornell's only South Asian a cappella group bringing together the musical traditions of the East and the West. 1:10 - 1:20 THE TOUCHTONES -Founded in 1983, this is Cornell's first officially recognized a cappella group. Its all female members sing a mix of oldies and contemporary songs. 1:20 - 1:30 THE MEN OF LAST CALL -An all-male a capella group formed in 1993 that has even performed live on NBC's Today Show. 1:30 - 1:40 CORNELL UKULELE CLUB -A performance dedicated to sharing the joy of ukulele music. 1:40 - 1:50 AFTER EIGHT A CAPPELLA -Official a cappella subset of the Cornell University Chorus. 1:50 - 2:00 ABSOLUTE ZERO BREAKDANCE CREW -Cornell's hip hop dance crew, getting down with the original hip hop dance-breaking. 2:00 - 2:10 CORNELL BIG RED RAAS -Traditional dance from Gujurat, India revamped with modern moves. 2:10 - 2:55 BIG RED MARCHING & PEP BAND @ TROLLEY CIRCLE -A blend of both the Big Red Marching Band and Pep Band performing a selection of pop hits and alma mater favorites. 3:00 - 3:10 CORNELL LION DANCE -A traditional Chinese performance blending martial arts and dance and thought to bring good luck and prosperity. 3:10 - 3:20 WORDS OF WELCOME -Vice President for University Relations, Joel Malina, Deputy Mayor for the City of Ithaca, Deb Mohlenoff, and Director of the Tatkon Center for First-Year Students, Margherita Fabrizio 3:20 - 3:50 CORNELL ORIGINAL SYNCOPATORS -A Cornell University ensemble specializing in Prohibition-era Jazz, both Hot and Sweet, from the 1910s-1930s. 3:50 - 4:05 CU JAZZ VOICES -Jazz Voices study jazz singing through improvisation, scatting techniques, group harmonizing, and solo performance. Their repertoire includes jazz standards, swing, blues, RnB, soul, folk, and more! 4:05 - 4:25 YAMATAI -Japanese Taiko drumming group formed in 2006. 4:25 - 4:30 CORNELL BHANGRA -High energy Punjabi folk dance. A quarter finalist on America's Got Talent. 4:30 - 5:00 FALL CREEK BRASS BAND -A local favorite, formed over 10 years ago, Fall Creek Brass Band plays a wide variety of dance music from traditional New Orleans tunes to funk, hip-hop, and rock and roll. The last of their set will be a collaboration with Cornell musicians. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND IC DOWNTOWN & TC3 DOWNTOWN 1:00 - 1:30WICB -92 WICB is a student-operated 4,100 Watt FM station that serves Tompkins County and beyond, reaching from northern PA to Lake Ontario, with a potential audience of over 250,000. Founded in 1949, the radio station is Ithaca College's onlyFCC-licensed broadcast facility and is in operation 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. JoinWICB DJs and station staff for lively music, entertainment and games to win cool prizesthroughout the day at the Bernie Milton Pavilion. 1:30 - 1:50 ITHACAPELLA -Ithacappella started in 1996 as the Ithaca College Men’s Chorus. Our repertoire contains choral pieces and traditional tunes that trace back to the group’s early days. Today we also integrate contemporary hits into our music. This helps us bring profes sionalism and personality to classrooms, school assemblies, and performances nationwide. 2:00 – 2:20 PITCH PLEASE -IC Pitch Please is a coed all-inclusive a cappella group that provides performance opportunities to any and all students who are interested in vocal music. 2:30 - 2:50 VOICESTREAM -IC Voicestream is Ithaca College's premiere co-ed a Cappella group. There are currently 16 members in the group, each bringing their own unique contribution to the table. Founded in 2002, the group was formed aiming to sing songs that were not of the normal a Cappella culture. Voicestream is a family, and we hope you feel at home as we perform our music for you all. 3:00 - 3:20 ROUTINE DISTURBANCES -Routine Distrubances promotes theatrical learning of the masses through an organized performance of song and dance. 3:30 - 3:50 IC PULSE HIP HOP TEAM -The IC Pulse Hip Hop Team provides its members an outlet to perform a personal expression of the hip hop culture through the medium of dance to the Ithaca College community. 4:00 - 4:20 PREMIUM BLEND- Premium Blend is Ithaca College’s only all-female a cappella group. Founded in 1998 as a larger ensemble, the group is now comprised of 15 women dedicated to learning, performing and sharing the beauty and fun of a cappella music with a wide variety of audiences. The group enjoys exploring many different styles incorporating rock, folk, choral, and alternative music into their sets as well as current pop hits off the radio. 4:20 - 5:00 WICB See Inside Map for Complete Listing of activities and deals!

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afraid of opening their doors to a certain element, or they just don’t like the music, Contin u ed From Page 14 it prevents a lot of the artists from learning and growing. Without stages to rock, it’s impossible for them to establish themselves in the community as viable acts.” around here, they don’t cater to this type of Local rapper and musician Remanu music. There’s always been a lot of people Steele, who performs as Remanu Panther, who have been interested and want to do has confidence in the future of Ithaca’s rap rap and hip-hop, but part of the issue is the scene. He noted some positive movements outlets.” in the recent past, Another hip-hop such as cyphers act that has found organized by sustained success the Downtown is the Gunpoets, Ithaca Alliance, a live music band and certain bars comprised of seven moving away from members that was cover artists in the founded and is based interest of finding in Ithaca, carrying more original a strong emphasis content, which on positivity in could also open their music and a few doors for performances. hip-hop acts. It’s Echoing one of Bard’s incremental steps, points, frontman but like all others Daniel Lisbe (known interviewed as Sun) said having for this story, a group of live Steele said the musicians to support biggest issue is the rapping allows just bringing rap them to provide into the Ithaca a more energetic mainstream a show, the kind a bit more where venue would be it could flourish glad to have. That’s to levels similar not particularly to the type of conventional for rap Remanu Panther lays down a verse popularity rock acts, though, and at a recent performance. (Photo music, both soft credit: Jamie Love Photography) it’s another factor and heavier, enjoy discouraging venues here. from booking them. “ P r o b a b l y, “The scene is rich, but if I’m being honest, a lot of lots of people are interested, they just the artists here don’t get the shine they haven’t had the exposure to it,” Steele said. deserve, and opportunities for them to get “I think this town definitely has a palate for in front of people can be hard to come by,” it.” Again and again, that’s what it seems Lisbe said. “A lot of the talent in the area doesn’t get a fair shake because the venues to come down to: there are rappers in won’t book the artists. Whether they’re Ithaca, and there are rap fans in Ithaca, but HIP HOP

The Gunpoets performing at Grassroots. They are one of the few Ithaca hip-hop acts who have found long-term success. (Photo credit: Dave Burbank)

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for social justice causes, the group crosses genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop. The group sings in 22 languages, typically at opera houses, concert halls, film festivals and museums. The Alfred Hitchcock classic “Psycho” is next on Oct. 21. Daniel Hege will conduct a live orchestra that will play the film score alongside the movie showing. Brooklyn’s legendary alternative rockers They Might Be Giants are back on the road with a new two-set show that will feature their critically acclaimed 2018 studio album “I Like Fun.” They stop at the State Oct.25. On October 26, join the fun as the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra performs some of the most popular music from the movies during Magic Movies & Music. Come dressed as your favorite character from Star Wars, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings or any movie and participate in the costume parade for prizes. The children’s musical Biscuit, by ArtsPower is set for Oct. 28. Based on the modern classic series of books by Alyssa Satin Capucilli and illustrator Pat Schories, the popular play features a frolicking little puppy who loves exploring, making new friends and even stirring up some mischief. Recommended for the pre-kindergarten crowd. On Nov. 4, OK Go, the rock band famous for its wildly creative videos, brings its unique magic to the State. As you might expect from the pioneering band who danced on treadmills and in zero gravity, this show is unlike any you’ve seen before: it’s a film screening and a rock concert rolled into one. The band will perform its songs live and in sync with 20 videos, pausing for question/answer sessions. Female folk trio I’m With Her will stop at the State Nov. 7 as part of the band’s Overland Tour An impromptu show in 2014 in Telluride, CO, sparked the group’s formation and sent the trio touring the world together the next year. Along the way, I’m With Her formed a special, familylike chemistry, garnering acclaim for their unique blend of instrumental interplay combined with their indelible harmonies. Next up on Nov. 9 is the Wood Brothers with special guest Nicole Atkins. The brothers are a roots music trio featuring Chris (upright bass, vocals) and Oliver Wood (guitars, vocals) along with multi-instrumentalist Jano Rix. The Wood Brothers bring a distinctive flair to their union of folk, blues, gospel, and jazz. The tour promotes the band’s recently-released album, “One Drop of Truth,” put together after a stint on the road with the Tedeschi Trucks Band. Another curveball in the lineup: the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra will participate in an innovative concert, Video Games Live, on Nov15. An interactive concert experience featuring music to the most popular video games of all time - from Atari to XBox - Video Games Live is designed to take symphonic music and arcade artistry to the next level.

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Venerable music icon Richard Thompson and his Electric Trio come to the State on Nov. 16. Thompson holds a coveted spot on Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time” and counts a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the BBC among his many accolades. Everybody from Robert Plant, Don Henley, and Elvis Costello to REM, Sleater-Kinney and David Byrne has covered his music. Thompson launched his career by cofounding trailblazing rock outfit Fairport Convention responsible for igniting a British Folk Rock movement. He recently released his 19th solo album, “13 Rivers.” The fall season at the State Theatre concludes with An Evening with Don

McLean Dec. 9 and also celebrates the 90th anniversary of the venue. McLean is one of America’s most enduring singersongwriters and is forever associated with his classic hits “American Pie” and “Vincent (Starry Starry Night)”. Since first hitting the charts in 1971, McLean has amassed more than 40 gold and platinum records worldwide and, in 2004, was inducted into the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame. His songs have been recorded by artists from every musical genre, most notably Madonna’s No. 1 recording of “American Pie” in 2000 and George Michael’s version of “The Grave” in 2003, sung in protest at the Iraq War. For more information and tickets contact the State Theatre, 107 W. State Street, Ithaca, 607-277-8283 or www. stateofithaca.com.•

Special Classical Music Events This Fall By Jane Dieck mann

We always have a ton of wonderful concerts for classical music lovers, and this fall promises special treats for those who especially appreciate music for the organ and for voices. The biggest event of the season takes place in early September, so mark your calendars now. The Westfield Center for Historical Keyboard Studies at Cornell presents a conference and concert festival with an imposing title—The Organ in the Global Baroque. The festival, in honor of late Dutch organist and educator Jacques von Oortmersson, runs from September 6 through 8 at various venues on the Cornell campus, with central focus on the university’s early 18th-century style baroque organ, installed at Anabel Taylor Chapel in 2010. Besides a keynote talks and conference papers, eminent international recitalists, including Cornell’s Annette Richards, Westfield Center’s executive director from 2007 to 2017, will perform music from the 17th-century golden age of the organ repertory to the present day. Choral and Vocal Music After these tributes to the king of instruments come the many voices. Cornell’s Concert Series opens in Bailey Hall on September 14 with Roomful Full of Teeth, a Grammy-winning and revolutionary eight-voice ensemble that explores a bold and wide-ranging sound palette and a great variety of singing techniques. Also in Bailey, on September 22, is the annual Homecoming Concert when this year the Cornell Glee Club and Chorus, led by Robert Isaacs, celebrate the Glee Club’s 150th anniversary with past favorites. The Cayuga Vocal Ensemble (CVE), led by Carl Johengen and accompanied by organist Jeffrey Snedeker, performs works by Maurice Duruflé at St. Luke Lutheran Church on October 7, the hauntingly beautiful Requiem, Opus 9, and “Quatre Motets sur des thèmes grégoriens.” The Cornell Glee Club with Isaacs marks its 150th anniversary again on November 3 at Sage Chapel with a new program of folksong, world music, Renaissance motets, and contemporary 21 T

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works. Also on November 3, in Ithaca’s Unitarian Church, our premier early music ensemble, NYS Baroque, presents a brilliant selection titled Venice—five singers with continuo accompaniment will perform 17th-century music by Barbara Strozzi and her contemporaries. The Cornell Chamber Singers and organist Michael Plagerman, led by Stephen Spinelli, will offer Evensong in Sage Chapel on November 17, a program from the Anglican Church repertory. For the holiday season, the Cornell Chorale, under the direction of Spinelli, performs Part I of Handel’s Messiah with guest soloists and the Cornell Chamber Orchestra in Sage Chapel on November 30 in Sage Chapel. The annual Lessons and Carols programs are in Sage Chapel on December 2 and 3, featuring the Cornell Glee Club and Chorus directed by Isaacs, along with carols involving audience participation and traditional readings by members of the Cornell community. And for Messiah again, the CVE and Cayuga Chamber Orchestra (CCO) will be joined by soloists soprano Elena Galván, mezzo soprano Dawn Pierce, tenor Dann Coakwell, and bass-baritone David Neal, all led by guest conductor Grant Cooper, at St. Paul’s Methodist Church on December 8. Orchestral and Ensemble Highlights NYS Baroque opens its 30th season with a big concert called Celebration! It brings the ensemble’s best musical friends—including violinist Julie Andrijeski, and, naturally, musical director Deborah Fox with her theorbo—to the Unitarian Church on September 15 to perform music by such familiar composers as Georg Philipp Telemann and Marin Marais. The CCO, led by music director Cornelia Laemmli Orth and celebrating its 42nd season this year, starts out on September 21 (note that this is a Friday performance) with A Heroic Beginning, featuring local star pianist and Cornell faculty member Miri Yampolsky in a performance of the Schumann piano concerto, Opus 54. The concert opens with the Overture from “Orfeo ed Euridice” by Gluck and closes with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, called “Eroica”—about as heroic as you can get. On November 3, the orchestra conducted by Laemmli Orth presents the Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 by J. S. Bach and a 2006 work by Steven Hartke inspired by Bach called “A Brandenburg Autumn.” The concert closes with a big splash, concertmaster Christina Bouey and cellist Steven Doane from Eastman performing 29 – Se pt e m be r

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Roomful of Teeth, an eight-person vocal group from Massachusetts, brings their Grammywinning act to Bailey Hall on September 14.

the Brahms double concerto, Opus 102. Both concerts are in Ford Hall. Chamber Music The Finger Lakes Chamber Ensemble (FLCE) offers its Fall Concert at the Lodi Historical Society on September 30, with piano quartets by Mozart and Brahms, played by Janet Sung, violin; Roberta Crawford, viola; Stefan Reuss, cello; and Michael Salmirs, piano. A special event on October 7 at the Morgan Opera House in Aurora features flutist Barry Crawford who joins Sung, Crawford, and Reuss in music by François Devienne, Zoltán Kodály, and Mozart. Also on October 7 in Ithaca’s Unitarian Church, the CCO Chamber Series opens with Music without Borders, featuring Trio for Flute, Violin and Piano by 20th-century Italian composer Nina Rota, Three Songs for Piano Trio by Syracusebased Diane Jones, and the Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 87, by Antonín Dvorák. The Cornell Concert Series presents violinist Jennifer Koh in Bailey Hall on October 21, accompanied by composer-pianist Vijay Iyer. On November 16 Béla Fleck, banjo; Zakir Hussain, tabla; and Edgar Meyer, bass, will perform in Bailey Hall as part of the Cornell Series. With 20 Grammy awards among them for composition and performance, they are players who move with ease through the sound worlds of classical, bluegrass, and North Indian music. The CCO’s second chamber concert, on November 18 and called Generational Gap, presents music by composers spanning three centuries and several countries, Danish composer Carl Nielson, contemporaries American Frank Proto and Finnish Esa-Pekka Salonen, and German Beethoven, whose “Archduke Trio” will be performed. The FLCE Winter Chamber Concert is in the Unitarian Church on January 20, 2019, with violinist Liana Koteva (from the Rochester Philharmonic) and bassist Spencer Phillips (on the faculty at Eastman) joining Crawford, Reuss, and Salmirs in a program of music by Mozart and Rossini, and ending with the ever-popular “Trout” Quintet by Schubert. Be sure to check dates and venues closer to concert times as these can often change.

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any Ithacans are familiar with the vibrant and varied music scene here in this small, artsy, creative Upstate New York town, but there are a handful of rock bands you may not have heard as much about. The range of rock isn’t one to be rivaled especially in such small area. You have your indie, psychedelic, punk, hardcore, folk, rock n’ roll, alternative, hard rock, southern, grunge, abstract, pop, glam, garage, experimental, noise, and more. You have a variety of venues including Sacred Root Kava Lounge & Tea Bar, The Haunt, Chanticleer, Lot 10, The Range, The Dock, but also house shows where you might just find some of Ithaca’s hidden diamonds in a bit more rough scene. “Most house shows will have a mix of local and touring artists often more impressive than actual venues here in terms of DIY rock bands,” active Ithaca Underground member Wayne Torrey said. “Most of the people I know who’ve hosted house shows on a consistent basis are people who really love music and providing a space for their favorite touring and local bands to bring their community through Ithaca.” “House shows and other non-traditional spaces are incredibly important to any music community. Most bands need a launching point before hitting the club [...] That said, a scene cannot exist on house shows alone. Alone, things can get exclusive, hard to find, and unsustainable as people come and go. A balance

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of venues to start in and grow through is key anywhere,” said Ithaca Underground Board Director and local musician Bubba Crumrine who plays with experimental avant garde rock group BRIAN! -- another to keep an eye on. You’ll also find many of the members in one or more other bands like Mike Amadeo who performs with both heavy psychedelic rock four piece Water Bears, punk crustcore four piece White Crime, and indie folk rock group Lady D & the Shadow Spirits. Many also have their own side projects like Claire McClusky of Rill Ghosties who also has her solo endeavor clam lust. We all know and have read about the movers and shakers who have held quite a strong presence in the Ithaca rock world for quite some time like Ire Clad, Vee Da Bee, Izzy True, and Viva Mayhem. But lookout Ithacans, especially rock enthusiasts, there are some up and comers on the rise in the local rock world including Chimes of Bayonets, Fir -- a two piece rock group who just released their debut EP “Always” on August 18 -- Jerry Skyscraper, Lazy Bones, Rill Ghosties, Nancy Babich, White Crime, Zero Mean, Cave Teeth, Monolith, Delta Sierra, Spazzare, and Lazy Bones. Punk rock three piece Chimes of Bayonets just released their debut 3 track EP “Abacus Hate” in April and launched a full website at the end of July. They have played in and around Ithaca and have an

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Ghost(s) during a recording session. They recently released a debut track called “Finding Faults.” (Photo credit: Justin Zoll)

upcoming show in September in Rochester and will be playing at this year’s Porchfest. Jerry Skyscraper was founded about a year ago by four Ithaca College students self described as “garage indie influenced by different genres like psychedelic, rock, some jazz, and weird.” They started out playing a bunch of house parties with Lazy Bones -- alt-indie group who released their first single in March and have a new EP coming out in early 2019 and a month long tour in January, and now we have a few concerts at venues coming up. Jerry

Skyscraper recently got onto Spotify’s Fresh Finds: Six Strings in June. Jerry Skyscraper has and continues to collaborate with Lazy Bones. They also plan to record all of their upcoming songs in Stein’s bedroom this fall and they will be performing on the same bill on September 22 at Lot 10. Airy, experimental rock group Rill Ghosties has postponed their release date on what was once a two song album, which has no morphed from a single into a continued on page 24

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he 4th annual Big Mean Barbeque went off without a hitch this past weekend on August 24th and 25th. In my mind, the Big Mean BBQ IV was the best “bang for your buck” music festival all summer long and a lot more people needed to hear about this before it happened. The BBQ provided a place for several of the region’s top acts to perform as well as a nationally touring act, all for a reasonable price right in Trumansburg. As a third time attendee of this event, I can confidently say that Big Mean Sound Machine really outdid themselves this year in bringing together such an excellent and diverse lineup. So much so that they had to expand it to a two-day event for the first time to accommodate regional acts such as Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Driftwood, Kat Wright, Blind Owl Band, Danielle Ponder & the Tomorrow People, Black Castle, The Blind Spots, Tenzin Chopak, Roadman, DJ Gourd, Ithaca Bottom Boys among many others as well as bringing Marco Benevento who has played some of the nation’s largest stages as a solo artist and as a contributing member of one of the biggest Grateful Dead tribute bands in the country in Joe Russo’s Almost Dead. All of this great music only cost $25 for the early birds, $50 for the presale or $75 on the day of. Unfortunately, there’s not enough room to dig into each of these acts and give them the attention they all deserve so picking out a few moments that struck a chord

with me personally from the weekend will have to do. Chronologically, the first thing that stands out to me was The Blind Spots’ tribute set to the late artist Prince. It’s always good when a band shows tribute to other artists by covering a song or two but thought showing tribute to a musical giant like Price with an entire set was particularly memorable. Danielle Ponder & the Tomorrow People was another special treat in Ithaca as well. If you’re from the Rochester area, it may seem a little more common place, but it’s not often that Danielle Ponder & the Tomorrow People make their way down toward Ithaca, though they are playing a show at The Haunt on September 14. Much of their time these days is spent jet-setting around the world, as they frequently tour parts of Europe such as Germany, Spain and France to name a few. This was also the first time I was able to see Elliott Martin take the stage since John Brown’s Body took an indefinite hiatus and though Black Castle, his new group, has a completely different sound than John Brown’s Body, the group still brings an incredible amount of energy to the stage and provides you with a show to remember. That was all just the first day. On day two I got the chance to see a personal favorite of mine, Blind Owl Band who brought their trademark Adirondack Freight Train String Music sound to the stage for an intense live performance featuring many fast-paced jam sessions and solos. As always, Giant Panda Guerilla

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Dub Squad meant business when they took the stage. Performing a good variety of their newer and older music, they had something for everyone and provided it seamlessly with very thoughtful song transitions that really provides a professional feel as they go from song to song in unison often drastically changing the tempo and feel of the songs instantaneously which really adds a lot to the experience. Then one of the most musically gifted groups in the area, Big Mean Sound Machine, kept the party going into the night with exceptional performances by all their members. As a Big Mean frequently flyer, that the horn section was particularly on point delivering solo after solo that excited the crowd and brought even more energy to their performance. Finally, Marco Benevento took the stage for finish things off in the dance tent. If you’re a fan of the piano and keyboard and don’t know Benevento, go look him up and enjoy. The massively talented musician was able to bring an incredibly full sound to the stage with only a three-piece band with a bass player and a drummer completing the band’s lineup for the weekend. In addition to all the great music, there was also several different food and drink vendors, alcohol from Ithaca Beer Co., Wagner Vineyards, and South Hill Cider, and other clothing and miscellaneous vendors. It’s important to point out, too, that this was all available for $50. This event certainly warranted more attention than it received, and I have a feeling will really take a large step forward in popularity as word gets out about the incredible talent that attended this weekend so keep it in the back of your mind for next summer.• Au gu s t

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7-song album again and are shooting for an October 2018 release date. Rill Ghosties is still performing live but postponing upcoming shows as they rework the band lineup and focus on wrapping their debut album. The original line-up is still actively working on the album but many of the members are also in the process of pursuing solo projects. Dynamic female punk rock group Nancy Babich just finished up a string of local summer shows, are currently working on scheduling more shows, and are excited to be playing for Ladyfest Binghamton on September 29th. “We’ve actually never toured and have only played locally before this so I’m personally really excited to play our first show out of town,” guitarist and vocalist Jessica Eustace said. On the harder side of rock, keep an eye on local sludge doom rock favorite Water Bears’ trio lead by frontman Mike Amadeo “who absolutely rips his effects-drenched basslines,” according to Crumrine. Watch out for Zero Mean -- a trio of CNY & Upstate members with a wall of sound blurring doom, noise rock, & shoegaze, thanks to frontwoman Fidget Illy’s massive bass tone -- and White Crime holding down the anti-fascist punk vein of Ithaca and they’re a bit of a super group of those who have been involved in the Ithaca DIY punk of this particular period. Monolith -- four piece including Jason Eldridge and Colin Wilson on guitar and vocals; drummer Ken Whitener, whose son Tobin plays with Cave Teeth; Parker Callister on bass and vocals, and Matthew Bader on synth and vocals -- released their debut album in April of this year and are now in the process of writing new material as a three piece and may be throwing in a name

change in the near future. “Monolith might just be the heaviest band to be a part of the local IU community,” Crumrine said. “Deafening sludgedoom with deft composition prowess and tracks that easily span 10 to 20 minutes in duration.” Moody alt rock five piece outfit Delta Sierra has been touring all over Upstate New York over the summer and plan to release their debut album -- available via vinyl and digital download --, GrownUp Situations, this Fall. Guitarist John North is also lead guitarist and vocalist for psychedelic grunge three piece Spazzare who are now also touring outside of Ithaca limits and released their self-titled debut album at the beginning of June. “I’m glad to see Spazzare picking up steam,” Crumrine said. “They’re loud, sludgy with nice flourishes of psych melody and hooks along with everyone doing vocals. Their bassist Dusky has been involved w the underground music community since before I was working IU and opened one of the first half dozen IU shows I booked.” A big up and comer many Ithacans might not yet heard of or heard from is Ghost(s) featuring Laura Elise on guitar and vocals sounding like a mashup between Australian rockstar Courtney Barnett and the hardrockness of Alison Mosshart of British-American indie rock group The Kills and American supergroup The Dead Weather. Ghost(s) recently launched their online presence and released a brief, unmastered track, “Finding Faults”, from their forthcoming album. Elise is accompanied by drummer and percussionist Steve Gollnick who apparently helped bring the music written in her teen years to life. Ghost(s) will also be playing with rock band Grand Turk and folk group Justin Roeland & Nightswimmers on September 19 at The Range.•

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The Bickering Twins Downtown’s newest Mexican spot can settle any argument By He nr y Stark

’m claustrophobic, so walking down a set of steep, solid stone steps into a restaurant that is below ground and doesn’t have any windows never seemed appealing. This explains why I hadn’t visited Bickering Twins since its May 1 opening. However, since I had been asked to write a review of this restaurant, I no longer had a choice and therefore ate my first of several meals there a few weeks ago. I’m happy to report that I felt totally comfortable. The current owners (the bickering twins) have obviously taken care to create an atmosphere that is bright and cheery. The dining room is open and brightly lit and the tile tables, add a warm feeling. It never occurred to me that I was underground. A word on the steps, though, since I know it will matter: These dozen steep steps are the only practical entrance and egress to the restaurant. When I recently walked the alternate route, through a side alley to an entrance in the rear, the pas-

sageway through the kitchen was crowded with various supplies that would have blocked access to a wheelchair. However, if you can make it that far, there’s a rather dingy elevator that can take you to the basement and then, voila! You’ll be adjacent to the restaurant. There are two permanent lunch specials: Three tacos for $10 or three tacos and two sides for $13.50. I find the latter a better value if you have the appetite. You’ll have a choice between a half dozen tacos including chicken tinga which includes stewed tomatoes, chipotle peppers, and bits of avocado. I liked this one. I also enjoyed the garlic shrimp taco with pan seared shrimp and green cabbage slaw. I thought the homemade chorizo taco which consisted of ground pork sausage was rather bland. For sides I chose black beans and fried plantains. Both were tasty and served in generous portions. Most of the Mexican dishes are accompanied by extra condiments which include

The new, brick-and-mortar Bickering Twins (Photo: Casey Martin)

a spicy verde sauce, pickled onions and pickled jalapenos. Although I’m satisfied with the herbs and spices (cilantro and onions) already offered with the tacos, I can imagine these additions will be welcomed by some diners. Taco textures vary regionally. Some restaurants serve a hard shell that folds and encloses the ingredients. Many Mexican food aficionados believe the more authentic kind is the soft shell that lays flat on the plate. Bickering Twins serves soft tacos. The dinner menu is an extension of the lunch menu with more choices and larger portions. I recently enjoyed an entrée of shrimp ceviche tostadas. A narrow plate

was partially covered with three tostadas topped with a generous portion of chopped shrimp. There were also bits of red onion, cilantro, and bell peppers which had been marinated in lime juice and collectively added a welcome pungent flavor. Often, ceviche dishes are overwhelmed by a strong, tongue-biting citric acid from fresh lemons or limes but here the lime juice marinade was used with judicious moderation. Bickering Twins’ cuisine lends itself to beer, not wine. There are a half dozen rotating (when one keg is empty, it’s replaced by another selection) local choices of beer on draught and I’ve enjoyed several. The servers have been most helpful in steering me to the “hoppy” kind I like. There are about a dozen other beers that stay on the menu and are served in cans and bottles. The wine menu, on the other hand, is considerably less interesting. Fewer than ten selections are offered, and the descriptions lack any indication of a vintage or a country of origin. The good news is that the prices fit well with the entrees, ranging from $22-$34/bottle. Even though the twins hail from New Jersey, which is a long way from Mexico, they seem to know what they’re doing. Bottom line: despite their self-admitted bickering, they are somehow able to operate a pleasant restaurant.•

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Ithacats | 6:00 PM, | Americana Vineyards, Interlaken

I-Town Jazz Jam w/ Prof. Greg Evans | 9:00 PM, | The Haunt, Ithaca

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong | 8:00 PM, | The Haunt, Ithaca | $20/$23

Concerts/Recitals

The Notorious Stringbusters | 8:00 PM, | Two Goats Brewing, Burdett Andrew Alling | 9:00 PM, | Agava, Ithaca

Bars/Bands/Clubs

8/31 Friday

8/29 Wednesday

Rick Manning and Friends | 5:00 PM, | Red Newt Bistro, Hector

Brian Spencer Blues Project | 6:00 PM, | Ithaca Beer Co., Ithaca

Garden Concert Series: The Ampersand Project | 6:00 PM, | Treleaven Wines, King Ferry

Djug Django | 6:00 PM, | Lot 10 Lounge, Ithaca

Luke G & the Candyhearts / Drank the Gold | 6:00 PM, | Finger Lakes Cider House, Interlaken Sandbox | 6:00 PM, | Hopshire Farm & Brewery, Freeville The Tarps | 6:00 PM, | Americana Vineyards, Interlaken

Hannah Kasoff | 9:00 PM, | Agava, Ithaca Mutron Warriors | 9:30 PM, | The Range, Ithaca

9/1 Saturday 4th Annual Field Day - End of

9/2 Sunday Bert Salmirs - Jazz Piano | 1:00 PM, | Red Newt Cellars Inc, Hector Hot Biscuits | 1:00 PM, | Treleaven Wines, King Ferry Sons of a Beach - Jimmy Buffett Tribute | 1:00 PM, | Starkeys Lookout Winery, Dundee My Cat Jack | 2:00 PM, | Six Mile Creek Vineyard, Ithaca

Los Finsteros | 7:00 PM, | Stonecat Cafe, Hector

The Mary Ott Band | 2:00 PM, | Boathouse Beer Garden, Romulus

Open Mic with Marty Flynn and his Good Time Band | 7:00 PM, | Flynn’s Roadhouse Cafe, Lansing

Ithaca Jazz and Blues Jam | 4:00 PM, | Mix Kitchen and Bar, Ithaca

Reggae Night w/ the Crucial Reggae Social Club & DJ Mike Judah | 9:00 PM, | The Haunt, Ithaca | $5

The Gabe Stillman Band | 4:00 PM, | Two Goats Brewing, Burdett A Fine Line | 5:00 PM, | Americana Vineyards, Interlaken

8/30 Thursday

Bound for Glory:Tracy Grammer | 8:00 PM, | Anabel Taylor Hall, Ithaca

Midday Music at Lincoln: Gamelan | 12:30 PM, | Lincoln Hall Rm B20, Ithaca

The Small Kings | 8:00 PM, | Grist Iron Brewing, Burdett

CFCU Summer Concert Series: Kwame Binea Shakedown | 6:00 PM, | Bernie Milton Pavilion, Ithaca

Open Mic | 9:00 PM, | The Nines, Ithaca

Lady D & Justin Roeland | 6:00 PM, | Two Goats Brewing, Burdett

9/3 Monday

Swampcats | 6:00 PM, | Six Mile Creek Vineyard, Ithaca

Open Mic hosted by Benny T | 7:00 PM, | Flynn’s Roadhouse Cafe, Lansing

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Ithaca is Music Podcast Live: Kurt Riley | 7:00 PM, | Lot 10 Lounge

Sunday, 9/2 at 2:00PM | The Boathouse Beer Garden, 6128 Rte. 89, Romulus | Enjoy some cool jazz from a very cool lady and her accompanying great musicians. (photo: Facebook)

NBT Bank Free Thursdays Shinyribs | 7:00 PM, | East Side Park, Norwich The Steve Brown Jazz Trio | 8:00 PM, | Monk’s On The Commons, Marriott Hotel, Ithaca

Ithaca Bakery Presents Music on Meadow Street | 6:00 PM, | Ithaca Bakery, Ithaca Long John and Son | 6:00 PM, | Felicia’s Atomic Brewhouse and Bakery, Trumansburg

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Summer Party | 1:00 PM, | Treleaven Wines, King Ferry | $5

Nate Gross | 7:00 PM, | Boathouse Beer Garden, Romulus

“Dr. K” Paul Kempkes | 1:30 PM, | Buttonwood Grove Winery, Romulus

Dapper Dan | 8:00 PM, | Two Goats Brewing, Burdett

Handsome Young Ladies | 6:00 PM, | Boathouse Beer Garden, Romulus

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Open Mic | 8:30 PM, | Agava, Ithaca

9/4 Tuesday Firelight Live: Tuesdays with Ted Walsh | 6:00 PM, | Firelight Camps, Ithaca Tuesday Bluesday with Danny P & friends | 6:00 PM, | The Haunt, Ithaca Irish Session with members of Traonach | 7:00 PM, | Argos Inn, Ithaca

Crown of Eternity Concert | 7:00 PM, 8/29 Wednesday | The Loft, 371 Main Street, Aurora | Enter a cosmic journey as Crown of Eternity transports you in a timeless space of sonic bliss through the harmonic resonance of over 90 overtone-rich instruments including Gongs, bells, tuned metal instruments and hammered dulcimer. A deep and lasting vibrational rejuvenation for body and soul; a profound journey through all levels of the self like you have never experienced before. | $30 - $35 Godsmack and Shinedown | 7:00 PM, 8/29 Wednesday | Lakeview Amphitheater, 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse | | $25-$100 Earth, Wind & Fire | 8:00 PM, 8/29 Wednesday | Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC), 3355 Marvin Sands Dr, Canandaigua | | $26-$86 Lil Yachty | 8:00 PM, 8/29 Wednesday | New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse | Chevy Court Concerts at NYS Fair Jupiter String Quartet | 8:00 PM, 8/30 Thursday | First Presbyterian Church, 97 E Genesee St Ste 1, Skaneateles | Presented by Skaneateles Music Festival,with Andy Akiho, steel drum and Aaron Wunsch, piano. | $24/$34 Big & Rich | 8:00 PM, 8/31 Friday | New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse | Chevy Court Concerts at NYS Fair† Jupiter String Quartet | 8:00 PM, 8/31 Friday | First Presbyterian Church, 97 E Genesee St Ste 1, Skaneateles | Presented by Skaneateles Music Festival,with Andy Akiho, steel drum and Aaron Wunsch, piano. | $24/$34 Ozzy Osbourne | 7:30 PM, 9/1 Saturday | Lakeview Amphitheater, 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse | w/ Special Guests Stone Sour

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Salsa Dance Night | 10:00 PM, 8/29 Wednesday | Agava, 381 Pine Tree Rd, Ithaca | Includes free dance lesson from 10-10:30 | $5

Michael Bolton | 8:00 PM, 9/2 Sunday | Tioga Downs, 2384 W River Rd, Nichols | The music legend. | 20 & up

Beginning Argentine Tango Class | 7:00 PM, 8/30 Thursday | Cornell University Physical Sciences Building, 245 East Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850, Ithaca | The class is followed by a free 2.5 hour practice where you can practice, socialize, or watch our local dancers. | $10

Maren Morris | 1:00 PM, 9/3 Monday | New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse | Chevy Court Concerts at NYS Fair Breaking Benjamin w/ 5 Finger Death Punch | 6:00 PM, 9/3 Monday | Darien Lake Amphitheater, 9993 Allegheny Road, Darien Center | Niall Horan | 6:00 PM, 9/3 Monday | New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse | Chevy Court Concerts at NYS Fair Bach in the 19th Century | 8:00 PM, 9/4 Tuesday | Barnes Hall, Cornell, Ithaca | Bach in the 19th Century: pianist Artem Belogurov and cellist Octavie Dostaler-Lalonde present a recital historically-inspired by 19th century performance practice. Program includes suites of J. S. Bach and Heinrich von Herzogenbergís Sonata No. 2 for cello and piano. DJ/Dance/Trivia

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Karaoke w/ DJ Dale | 9:00 PM, 9/3 Monday | The Haunt, 702 Willow Ave, Ithaca | Tango Tuesdays with Xavier Vanier | 7:00 PM, 9/4 Tuesday | Just Be Cause, 1013 W State Stree, Ithaca | No partner needed. No pre-registration. Pay at the door. Class 1 (Tango Fundamentals) at 7PM, Class 2 (Tango Sequences) at 8:15. Free Practice until 10:00. Reduced student prices. | $15 for 1, $25 for both

Trivia Night | 9:00 PM, 9/2 Sunday | Rulloff’s, 411 College Ave, Ithaca |

Trivia Night | 7:30 PM, 9/4 Tuesday | Monk’s Patio BBQ, 120 S Aurora St, Ithaca | Win a pitcher of beer and wings (or an alternative option for our vegetarian and vegan friends) halfway through and a $50.00 gift card to Monks for the grand prize!

Line Dance Lessons | 7:00 PM, 9/3 Monday | Punk’s Place, 21 Mill Street, Candor | | $5

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Karaoke w/ DJ Dale | 10:00 PM, 8/30 Thursday | Lot 10 Lounge, 106 S Cayuga St, Ithaca |

The Missing Chapter by Katie Marks & Aoise Stratford | Opens 8/31 Friday | Stewart Park, 1 James L. Gibbs Dr., Ithaca | 8/31-9/9. A new headphone walking play based on Ithaca’s silent film past. Steve Martin & Martin Short | 8:00 PM, 8/31 Friday | Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC), 3355 Marvin Sands Dr, Canandaigua | Billed as ‘An evening you will forget for the rest of your life’. A night of comedy and music. With the Steep Canyon Rangers and Jeff Babko. | $45-$150

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big idea take off. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie | 8:00 PM, 9/2 Sunday | New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse | Chevy Court Concerts at NYS Fair

Drag Show with The House of Merlot | 9:00 PM, 8/30 Thursday | The Range, 119 E State St, Ithaca |

Xanadu | Thru 9/1. Contact theater for showtimes. | Hangar Theatre, 801 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca | A great artistic journey to restore the mythical roller-skating rink Xanadu. 10-Minute Play Festival: Set: Storied by Space | 7:30 PM, 8/29 Wednesday | Schwartz Center for the

Performing Arts, Cornell University, Ithaca | Black Box Theatre Murder for Two | Thru 9/15. Contact theater for showtimes. | Merry-GoRound Playhouse, 6877 E Lake Rd, Auburn | Everyone is a suspect in this smart, fast-paced 90 minute musical comedy whodunit. Performed by two actors, each of whom play 13 characters and virtuoso piano, these guys put the “laughter “in “manslaughter” Help solve the case as you journey through suspense, hilarity, pratfalls, dueling piano playing and the perfect blend of music, mayhem and murder! | $58-$60 The Rat Pack Lounge | Thru 9/8. Contact theater for showtimes. | Cortland Repertory Theatre, CRT Downtown, 26 Port Watson St., Cortland| REGIONAL PREMIERE! With over 30 hit songs, including Come Fly With Me, Bye Bye Blackbird, Volare, My Way, High Hopes and more, you’ll be singin’, swingin’ and savorin’ the days of highballs and high rollers! Opera Ithaca presents: HAMLET | The Cherry Artspace, 102 Cherry Street, Ithaca | 8/30-9/2. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday will be at 8pm, and Sunday will be at 2pm. | $28 in

Art Display: Ethel Vranaís abstract paintings | 10:00 AM, 8/29 Wednesday | Ulysses Philomathic Library, 74 E Main St, Trumansburg | Through August 31 John Whiting Landscapes | Ongoing | Just A Taste, 116 N Aurora, Ithaca | A selection of John Whiting’s expressive local plein air paintings is on exhibit at Just A Taste, 116 N Aurora St, Ithaca from Aug 27 to Oct 1. Women of Strength - Artist Talk by Tahila | 3:30 PM, 8/30 Thursday | Moosewood Restaurant, 215 N Cayuga St Ste 70, Ithaca | Returning home after 18 years traveling nationally and internationally, Tahila is presenting a selection of photographs from her series Women of Strength for the month of August at Moosewood Restaurant. Taste of Watercolor | 6:00 PM, 8/30 Thursday | The Danby Gathery, 1744 Danby Rd, Danby | Come for an evening of exploration of watercolor. Join talented local Artist, Camille Doucet, for an introduction to watercolor perfect for beginners, or those wishing to expand upon their skills. Watercolor is adaptable to still life, portraits, landscape, abstract, Artists choice!

The World Bewitch’d: Visions of Witchcraft from the Cornell Collections | Ongoing| Hirshland Exhibition Gallery, Kroch Library, Cornell University, Ithaca | State of the Art New Members Show | Ongoing | State Of The Art, 120 W State St Ste 2, Ithaca | Featuring works by Saundra Goodman, a textile artist; Tobias Inigo, drawings and paintings; Photographer Harry Littell; and Vanessa McCaffery, drawings that explore various aspects of human relationships with animals. The Solitude of Selfie: An Exhibit By Carol Flueckiger, | All Day 9/1 Saturday | Women’s Rights National Historic Park, 136 Fall St, Seneca Falls | A portfolio of mixed media drawings that visually revises ‘Solitude of Self,’ one of the most well known speeches delivered by Elizabeth Cady Stanton. First Saturday on Greater Ithaca Art Trail | 11:00 AM, 9/1 Saturday | Art studios are open to you! Find the list of artists participating this month, and learn tons more at www.Arttrail. com. Itís cool to meet the artists and see their creative spaces! New England and Acadia National Park | Opens 11:00 AM, 9/1 Saturday | North Star Art Gallery, 743 Snyder Hill Road, Ithaca | September 1 - 26th North Star Art Gallery’s new exhibition features the works of Brian Keeler celebrating the powerful beauty of New England and Acadia National Park.

Film Cornell Cinema All films are shown at Willard Straight Hall on Cornell campus. The Columbia Revolt | 7:00 PM, 8/29 | A student film group made documentary of a revolt at Columbia University in 1968. Cave of Forgotten Dreams | 9:15PM, 8/29; 7:15PM, 9/1,| Werner Herzog gained exclusive access to film

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Bernie Milton Pavilion on the Commons | Kwame Binea has peppered his own brand of “Roots Rock” which embodies his culturally diverse background, from West London, Ghana, New Jersey, and New York City. The band earned its name Shakedown because the walls in Kwame’s apartment in Harlem used to shake when they rehearsed. (photo: provided)

Lot 10 Lounge, 106 S. Cayuga Street | The podcast welcomes local favorite Kurt Riley to the stage for its 6th episode. During the recording of the podcast artists will be asked to explain and then perform 4 songs. (photo: Facebook)

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Juxtaposition of Light and Texture | Ongoing| Boyce Thompson Institute, Tower Road, Ithaca | A photography show of flowers and cement abstracts by Nancy Ridenour.

Special attention is given to drawing (or your perceived lack thereof) and to the different wetness of watercolor for better control. Materials are provided. | $40

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inside the Chauvet caves of Southern France and captured the oldest known pictorial creations of humanity. Filmworker | 7:15PM, 8/30; 9/2, 7:00PM| The young actor Leon Vitali surrendered his thriving career to become Stanley Kubrick’s loyal right-hand man. For more than two decades, Vitali played a crucial role behind the scenes helping Kubrick make and maintain his legendary body of work. Dr. Strangelove | 9:30PM, 8/30; 7:15PM, 8/31 | An insane general triggers a path to nuclear holocaust that a War Room full of politicians and generals frantically tries to stop. Deadpool 2 | 9:20PM, 8/31 & 9/1; 9:15PM, 9/2; | Foul-mouthed mutant mercenary Wade Wilson (AKA. Deadpool), brings together a team of fellow mutant rogues to protect a young boy with supernatural abilities from the brutal, time-traveling cyborg, Cable. Cinemapolis Week of Friday, August 31, 2018 through Thursday, September 6, 2018. Contact Cinemapolis for showtimes. New films are listed first. Far From the Tree (2017-I) | Does a preacher lose his son when his son loses faith? Bart Campolo worked with his famous dad in Christian ministry for decades. Then he stopped believing. | 80 mins NR Skate Kitchen | A teenaged skateboarder makes friends with a bunch of other skateboarding girls in New York City. | 106 mins R Puzzle | Agnes, taken for granted as a suburban mother, discovers a passion for solving jigsaw puzzles which unexpectedly draws her into a new world - where her life unfolds in ways she could never have imagined. | 103 mins R The Miseducation of Cameron Post | In 1993, a teenage girl is forced into a gay conversion therapy center by her conservative guardians. | 91 mins NR

Regal Ithaca Wednesday, 8/29 through Tuesday, 9/4. Contact Regal Ithaca for showtimes. New films listed first. A-X-L | A.X.L. is a top-secret, robotic dog who develops a special friendship with Miles and will go to any length to protect his new companion.| 100 mins PG Papillon | Wrongfully convicted for murder, Henri Charriere forms an unlikely relationship with fellow inmate and quirky convicted counterfeiter Louis Dega, in an attempt to escape from the notorious penal colony on Devil’s Island. | 133 mins R

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international conspiracy when one of the women discovers the boyfriend who dumped her was actually a spy. | 116 mins R Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation | While on a vacation with his family, Count Dracula makes a romantic connection. | 97 mins PG Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again | In this sequel to Mamma Mia!, Sophie learns about her mother’s past while pregnant herself. | 114 mins PG-13 Christopher Robin | A working-class family man, Christopher Robin, encounters his childhood friend Winniethe-Pooh, who helps him to rediscover the joys of life. | 104 mins PG The Equalizer 2 | Robert McCall serves an unflinching justice for the exploited and oppressed, but how far will he go when that is someone he loves? | R

The Incredibles 2 | Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) is left to care for the kids while Helen (Elastigirl) is out saving the world. | 118 mins PG

The Meg | After escaping an attack by what he claims was a 70-foot shark, Jonas Taylor must confront his fears to save those trapped in a sunken submersible. | 113 mins PG-13

Crazy Rich Asians | This contemporary romantic comedy, based on a global bestseller, follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu to Singapore to meet her boyfriend’s family. | 120 mins PG-13

Ant Man and the Wasp | Hope VanDyne and Dr. Hank Pym present an urgent new mission to Ant Man that leads him to fighting alongside The Wasp as they uncover secrets from their past. | 118 mins PG-13

Mile 22 | An elite American intelligence officer, aided by a top-secret tactical command unit, tries to smuggle a mysterious police officer with sensitive information out of the country. | 95 mins R

Slender Man | The story of a tall, thin, horrifying figure with unnaturally long arms and a featureless face, who is reputed to be responsible for the haunting and disappearance of countless children and teens. | 93 mins PG-13

Alpha | An epic adventure set in the last Ice Age that shines a light on the origins of man’s best friend. | 96 mins PG-13 Mission: Impossible-Fallout | Ethan Hunt and his IMF team, along with some familiar allies, race against time after a mission gone wrong. | 147 mins R The Happytime Murders | When the puppet cast of an ‘80s children’s TV show begin to get murdered one by one, a disgraced LAPD detectiveturned-private eye puppet takes on the case. | 91 mins R The Spy Who Dumped Me | Audrey and Morgan are best friends who unwittingly become entangled in an

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Eighth Grade | An introverted teenage girl tries to survive the last week of her disastrous eighth grade year before leaving to start high school. | 93 mins R

BlacKkKlansman| Ron Stallworth, an African-American police officer from Colorado, successfully managed to infiltrate the local Ku Klux Klan and became the head of the local chapter. | 135 mins R

forces for farming: how soil microbes interact to promote plant growth for more sustainable agriculture. Trees as time capsules: using tree-rings to learn about the past to help prepare for future climate and environmental changes and restore damaged ecosystems. Pirelli World Challenge | 8/31 Friday thru 9/2, Sunday | Watkins Glen International, 2790 County Road 16, Watkins Glen | This weekend full of action will feature GT (GT/GTA/GT Cup), GTS (GTS/GTA), and Touring Car (TCR/ TC/TCA) with doubleheader sprint races. | $20-$70 9 Course A5 Wagyu Beef & Wine Dinner - Southern Tier Lyme Support Group Benefit | 6:00 PM, 8/31 Friday | Powers Lake House, 1021 Clearview Road, Fire Lane 6, King Ferry | California based Chef Steve Brown will be bringing a once in a lifetime dinner experience to Cayuga Lake. Seating is limited to 40 people. For tickets www.cosechasd.com. For parking and boat dock reservations, call Scotti Powers, 908-319-2623 | $275.00 Garden Tours- Cornell Botanic Gardens | 11:00 AM, 9/1 Saturday | Cornell Botanic Gardens- Nevin Welcome Center, 124 Comstock Knoll Dr., Ithaca | Take a relaxing stroll with a Garden Guide through the gardens around the Nevin Welcome Center and discover the beauty and diversity of our cultivated plant collections.Tours are offered every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. | $5 suggested donation Downtown Ithaca Food Tour | 11:30 AM, 9/1 Saturday | Various locations, Ithaca | Enjoy local cuisine on a guided walking tour of Ithaca’s unique restaurants. During a three-hour culinary adventure, satisfy your appetite for inventive and delicious food while getting a taste for our town’s history, culture, and architecture. Call†607272-4830. | $57

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Kids Lego Club | 10:00 AM, 8/29 Wednesday | Candor Free Library, 2 Bank St, Candor | All welcome. A new theme each week for building a Lego world. Science Together | 10:30 AM, 8/29 Wednesday & 8/31, Friday | Sciencenter, 601 1st St, Ithaca | Engage with your little ones as you investigate sciences processes through hands-on activities. Family Expedition Cruise | 12:30 PM, | Allen H. Treman State Marine Park, Ithaca | With a lively narration and optional hands-on activities, including water quality monitoring and looking at plankton under our microscopes, an expedition with us will please everyone in the family. Cruises every day until 9/12/18. | $80 for a family Thursdays with the Swans | 11:00 AM, 8/30 Thursday | Rose Hill Mansion, 3373 Route 96A, Geneva | Meet Lincoln, Mary, Maggie, Robbie, Otis and Agnes, the six children of Margaret and Robert Swan, who lived at Rose Hill from the 1850s to the 1870s. “Thursdays with the Swans” is a special tour that is designed for families with children. Reservations are required: 315-789-3848. | $10/$8/$6

Baby Storytime | 10:30 AM, 8/31 Friday | Tompkins County Public Library, 101 E Green St, Ithaca | Caregivers and babies up to 24 months embrace early literacy through books, music, movement and rhyming. This storytime is followed by an hour-long Baby & Toddler Playtime at 11AM. Comic Creation Workshop Series for Teens | 4:15 PM, 8/31 Friday | Tompkins County Public Library, 101 E Green St, Ithaca | Special Investigation: Macbeth | 7:30 PM, 8/31 Friday | Community School Of Music And Arts, 330 E State St, Ithaca | CSMA’s Star Search Summer Musical Theatre Camp presents an original musical in CSMA’s Hamblin Hall. Lilypad Puppet Series | 10:30 AM, 9/1 Saturday | The Cherry Artspace, 102 Cherry Street, Ithaca | Each month will feature a different style of puppetry starting with the 1st show Wanda and the 3 Potions. | $8/$12 Sciencenter Showtime! Animal Senses | 2:00 PM, 9/1 Saturday | Sciencenter, 601 1st St, Ithaca | Investigate animal senses with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Tompkins County. Monday Storytime | 10:30 AM, 9/3 Monday | Interlaken Public Library, 8390 Main Street, Interlaken | Early literacy education thru reading, writing, talking, singing and playing, combined with a healthy snack and a quick hello to our resident turtle Ted, prepare your child for success in school.

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Tuesday Morning Story Hour | 10:15 AM, 9/4 Tuesday | Candor Free Library, 2 Bank St, Candor | No Story Hour during holidays, School Closings or Bad Weather.

Buffalo St. Books Presents Trampoline Thursdays | 7:00 PM, 8/30 Thursday | Lot 10 Lounge, 106 S Cayuga St, Ithaca | A night of competitive storytelling where the

Lego Literacy | 3:00 PM, 8/30 Thursday | Interlaken Public Library, 8390 Main Street, Interlaken | A fun weekly event combining literacy and a fun lego project! Older children read for

Family Story Time | 10:30 AM, 9/4 Tuesday | Newfield Public Library, 198 Main St. , Newfield | Join us every Tuesday for stories, songs and fun. There is a different theme each week.

The Cherry Artspace, 102 Cherry Street | Wanda the Wizard has always been very helpful on the set of Aunt Irene’s variety show, but her new potions are making a magical mess. See the singing Ms. Lips, a many-eyed monster, a celebrity giraffe and more! Live music by classically trained Matthew Ocone. (photo: provided)

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Mark Eisner on Neruda: The Poet’s Calling | 4:00 PM, 9/3 Monday | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N Cayuga St, Ithaca | BSB is pairing with Cornell’s Latin American Studies Program to host a talk and signing by Mark Eisner on his definitive biography of the literary giant Pablo Neruda, Neruda: The Poet’s Calling.

younger children, modeling success for their peers. Build a fun project out of one of our 1,000-piece kits while you have a snack.

Game On! | 3:00 PM, 8/30 Thursday | Tompkins County Public Library, 101 E Green St, Ithaca | Kids and teens meet for board games, tabletop RPGs, card games, and more.

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public is invited to share their tall tales. Contestants will be given three minutes to share their stories.

OPERA ITHACA PRESENTS HAMLET THURSDAY, 8/30 THRU SATURDAY 9/2 AT 8:00PM AND SUNDAY, 9/2 AT 2:00PM

The Cherry Artspace, 102 Cherry Street | Opera Ithaca opens their fifth season with Hamlet, based on the play by William Shakespeare. Sung in French with English dialogue. (photo: provided)

Civic Meetings

Tioga County Rabies Clinic | 6:00 PM, 8/30 Thursday | Berkshire Fire Station, 12515 State Rte. 38, Berkshire | Pre-registration sign-up is required: www.health.ny.gov/go2clinic/54 (607)687-8565 $10.00 donation Per Animal is Requested, BUT NOT REQUIRED. NO ANIMAL WILL BE TURNED AWAY DUE TO INABILITY TO PAY.

HeatSmart Tompkins community Meeting | 6:30 PM, 8/30 Thursday | Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Rd (Rt 34B), Lansing | HeatSmart Tompkins is a non-profit community organization devoted to increasing home energy efficiency, saving people money, and realizing the environmental benefits of better air quality. HeatSmart will walk you through the options, and point the way towards vetted equipment and installers.

Notices Doug’s Fish Fry To Go | 11:00 AM, 8/29 Wednesday | Triphammer Marketplace, 2255 N. Triphammer Road, Ithaca | To benefit Cayuga Medical Center Auxiliary. Place phone orders by 4PM at 607-423-5996. Ithaca Rotary Club Luncheon Speaker Series | 12:15 PM, 8/29 Wednesday | Coltivare, 235 S Cayuga St, Ithaca | John Guttridge, Managing Partner Urban Core LLC: Rebuilding the 100 Block of West State Street | $15 Candor Food Pantry | 3:00 PM, 8/29 Wednesday | Candor Food Pantry, 1 Water Street, Candor | Here to help you with food supplies you may need. All you have to do is bring proof of your residence in Candor. For more information (607)206-1060.

TIOGA COUNT Y RABIES CLINIC Thursday, 8/30, 6PM-8PM | Berkshire Fire Station, 12515 State Rte. 38, Berkshire | New York State Public Health Law requires that all puppies and kittens get their first rabies shot at three months of age. They also need to get a booster shot at one year old and then again every three years. Ferrets must get a shot every year. Bring any past rabies shot records. Please keep your pets on a leash or in a carrier. (photo: Wikimedia Commons)

Open Hearts Dinner | 5:00 PM, 8/29 Wednesday | McKendree UMC, 224 Owego St., Candor | Come and join in the fun. Whether you are looking for fellowship or a free meal this one’s for you. Contact: Denice Peckins denicepeckins@hotmail.com Lecture Series: Literary Ecology in the 1940’s | 5:30 PM, 8/29 Wednesday | Call Auditorium, Kennedy Hall, 215 Garden Ave., Ithaca | Ithaca Sociable Singles | 6:00 PM, 8/29 Wednesday | Wednesday, August 29, 6:00 PM Dinner: Stella’s Barn (Newfield). Host: Jim H., RSVP:jrhaustein@yahoo.com Wednesday Night Ithaca Women’s Basketball Association | 7:00 PM, 8/29 Wednesday | Lehman Alternative Community School, 111 Chestnut St, Ithaca | The league is non-competitive and fun and involves pick-up style playing. Check out the league’s website for more information. Tips for Job Hunters Age 50 and Over | 10:00 AM, 8/30 Thursday | Tompkins County Workforce Center, Center Ithaca, Suite 241, | Mature

Workers face challenges in the job search market, such as age discrimination. Have you ever been called ìover qualifiedî? Do you feel youíve been stereotyped? Discussion topics include myths / stereotypes about older workers, ways to overcome them, and changes in job search methods and materials. Candor Farmer’s Market | 3:30 PM, 8/30 Thursday | Candor Town Hall, 101 Owego Rd, Candor | Fresh local garden produce, cheeses, meats, eggs, baked goods, handcrafts and more The Culinary History of the Finger Lakes | 6:00 PM, 8/30 Thursday | Tompkins County Public Library, 101 E Green St, Ithaca | Sommelier Laura Winter Falk, PhD, will discuss the Finger Lakesí crisp apples, heirloom produce, artisan cheeses, grass-fed meats, and delicious wines. She will outline the areaís gustatory evolution, from the Haudenosauneeís Three Sistersócorn, squash, and beansóto the farm-to-table restaurants that celebrate the harvest of their neighbors.

The Friends of the Candor Free Library Meeting | 7:00 PM, 8/30 Thursday | Candor Free Library, 2 Bank St, Candor | The Friends of the Candor Free Library is a volunteer group dedicated to raising funds to support the efforts of the library. Cayuga Lake Sunset Paddle | 5:00 PM, 8/31 Friday | Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295 Rte 89, Savannah | Explore birds, other wildlife and their habitats at the northern end of Cayuga Lake. Reservations required. | Price varies Confluence | 6:00 PM, 8/31 Friday | Confluence , 1 Canal Street , Seneca Falls | Confluence is an evening of dining, wine, and entertainment along the Canal in Seneca Falls. The evening is a fund raiser for the National Women’s Hall of Fame -- a local organization that is also a national organization, reminding us all that women’s history is American history. There will be a silent (and live auction), stellar music, and the Corning Glass Barge (which is traveling the canal and making glass along the way!) For information and to purchase tickets please visitwww.womenofthehall.org | $250 Introducing Butterflies & Dragonflies | 1:00 PM, 9/1 Saturday | Cornell Botanic Gardens, 124 Comstock Knoll Dr., Ithaca | Participants will learn about the biology, diversity, and field marks of common species in the classroom, and take outdoor walks to look

for them in the gardens, arboretum, and nearby natural areas. Ages 15 to adult are welcome. Pre-registration is required. | $25 for members; $30 for non-members Saddle Up for Jesus Horse Riding Club | 7:00 PM, 9/1 Saturday | Brooktondale Baptist Church, 2311 Slaterville Road, Ithaca | A Christian, family-oriented riding club. We have club meetings, trail rides, horsemanship clinics for a variety of disciplines, cowboy devotionals and youth programs. Contact Lawrence Canfield at 607-539-6440. Sunset Cruise | 7:00 PM, | Allen H. Treman State Marine Park, Ithaca | Daily two-hour cruises aboard the MV Teal, that feature a light narration and a chance to chat informally with our crew. Feel free to bring your own refreshments. | $40 regular fare Senior Citizens Board Meeting | 1:30 PM, 9/4 Tuesday | Trumansburg Town Hall, 10 Elm St, Trumansburg | Find out more about all the events and activities available to our seniors in Trumansburg. Brooktondale Farmers Market | 4:00 PM, 9/4 Tuesday | Brooktondale Community Center, 522 Valley Road, Brooktondale | Comic Book Club of Ithaca General Meeting | 7:00 PM, 9/4 Tuesday | Tompkins County Public Library, 101 E Green St, Ithaca | If you like to read, books, comics, graphic novels, on-line comics, you name it- join us! Open to pop culture fans of all ages! For more information, check out the website at comicbookclub.org, which includes links to the Club’s Facebook page, and other Club events.

Health Chair Yoga | Using breathing techniques, basic yoga postures, relaxation, and focus, you will become more in tune with your body, and improve your breath awareness and control. Classes held in Ithaca and T-burg. Contact Lifelong for times and locations. S.A.I.L. Into Fitness | Classes held in T-burg, Brooktondale and Ithaca. Contact Lifelong for days and times.

Tai Chi | Classes held in Brooktondale and Lansing. Contact Lifelong for days and times. “Look Good Feel Better” | 1:00 PM, 8/29 Wednesday | Cancer Resource Center Of The Finger Lakes, 612 W State St, Ithaca | A program sponsored by the American Cancer Society designed for women dealing with skin changes from chemotherapy and radiation. Contact Monica Vakiner 277-0960 and check out our Facebook page! Exercise Class for Seniors | 8:30 AM, 8/30 Thursday | Newfield Public Library, 198 Main St. , Newfield | Local fitness instructor Stephanie Wright leads this exercise class for seniors. Increase fitness and strength while having fun. Meets weekly on Tu/Th. Take off Pounds Sensibly | 6:00 PM, 8/30 Thursday | Candor Town Hall, 101 Owego Road, Candor | Contact Jean Dewey 659-9969 or jmdewey@ frontiernet.net Yoga Farm presents BLISS NIGHT: A Community Healing Event | 7:00 PM, 8/30 Thursday | Yoga Farm, 404 Conlon Rd, Lansing | | Donation Accepted Sacred Sunday Community at Yoga Farm | 9:00 AM, 9/2 Sunday | Yoga Farm, 404 Conlon Rd, Lansing | All are Welcome. Discover Your Self & Awaken Your Kindest Humanity. Pray. Move. Sit. Connect. Open Meditation | 10:30 AM, 9/2 Sunday | Foundation of Light, 391 Turkey Hill Road, Ithaca | All are welcome to meditate according to their own practice. 20 minutes of silent meditation, reading and discussion, then 20 minutes of silent or guided meditation. Beginners are welcome and instruction in basic meditation will be provided. Overeaters Anonymous 12-Step meeting | 7:00 PM, 9/3 Monday | Just Be Cause Center, 1013 W State St, Ithaca | Open “Big Book” OA 12-Step meeting. Contact Leigh 379-4858. No matter what your problem with food, be it compulsive overeating, undereating, food addiction, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, or overexercising, we have a solution. No dues, fees, weigh-ins.

THURSDAY, 8/30 AT 3:30

Moosewood Restaurant, DeWitt Mall | Returning home after 18 years traveling around the globe, Tahila is presenting a selection of photographs from her series Women of Strength. “It is time to realize unblocked feminine energy and experience what that does in our lives. These pictures are an invitation to question one’s own self and how we experience the vibration of feminine strength.” (photo: Tahila Mintz Corwin)

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Stewart Pak Pavilion, 1 James L. Gibbs Drive | Text, dialogue, music, and sound effects interweave to create an immersive theatrical experience unlike anything else in Ithaca. Audiences will wend their way through Stewart Park as they uncover missing chapters of Ithaca’s silent film history. Tickets available online at www.thecherry.org (photo: provided) Au gu s t

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