Palmer Pharmacy Now Open Downtown
Palmer Pharmacy opened its doors this week at 131 E. Green St. adjacent to Urban Outfitters and Gimme Coffee. They are a full-service pharmacy with an intimate, welcoming feel...and they have an old fashioned soda fountain serving all the favorite treats: cream sodas, milkshakes, floats and sundaes using Cayuga Lake Creamery ice cream.
In addition to being family owned and operated, they are the only independent pharmacy left in Tompkins County. Services include free delivery, a commitment to speedy prescription fills, and price matching with other pharmacies in the region.
A ribbon cutting will be held February 5 at 12:30.
www.tcpl.org
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Taste of Thai Launches New Website 
Taste of Thai on The Commons in Downtown Ithaca launched its new website in early January 2010. The website comprises an entirely new design and features complete menus, including prices, for Appetizers, Dinner, Lunch Special, Desserts, Wheat-free, and Take-out and Catering options. Most food dishes on the menus can be ordered as vegan or vegetarian. Lists are also available for wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Independently owned and operated, Taste of Thai was founded in Ithaca in 2001 and continues to be located at 216 The Commons. It is not affiliated with any other restaurant. Hours of operation are listed in the Contact Us section of the homepage. Comments are welcome.
www.tasteofthaiithaca.com
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Ithaca Farmers Winter Market Returns
The Ithaca Farmers Winter Market will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays in January and February at the Women's Community Building, 100 W. Seneca St.
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Shawn Colvin to play the State April 18
 Tickets on sale Friday, December 11, 2009
DSP and the State Theatre is proud to present a "solo" appearance of the amazing Shawn Colvin in Ithaca on Sunday, April 18, 2010.
Sure she appeared as part of last year's incredible Three Girls and their Buddy show with Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin and Buddy Miller, but since then Ithaca has constantly asked for each act to return on their own merits and this is our first opportunity to oblige - after all - on that show each act only got to pick a song every fourth time around the circle... We're excited for this opportunity to present Shawn showcasing her own songs in an intimate setting (only floor and loge seating - no third level balcony).
Shawn Colvin is one of the leading lights of the so-called "new folk movement" that began in the late '80s. Although she grew out of the somewhat limited "woman with a guitar" school, she kept the form fresh with a diverse approach, avoiding the genre's clichéd sentiments and all-too-often formulaic arrangements in favor of a more personal, pop-influenced style. Colvin's debut record won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album in 1991, but it was her 1997 single, "Sunny Came Home," that firmly catapulted her into the mainstream. Although she never revisited that commercial peak again, Colvin still commanded a broad, loyal following into the subsequent decades. Visit Shawn Colvin online at: www.shawncolvin.com.
Tickets are $29.50 and went on sale Dec. 11th. A limited amount of gold circle seating is available. Tickets are available without service charges at the State Theatre Box Office located at 105 West State Street in Ithaca. Tickets are also available online at stateofithaca.com or by calling 800.919.6272.
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Precious Nonsense
at Kitchen Theatre 
playing now through
February 7th
PRECIOUS NONSENSE
Book and new lyrics by RACHEL LAMPERT
Lyrics by WILLIAM GILBERT
Music by ARTHUR SULLIVAN
Directed by MARGARETT PERRY
About the play:
About the play: It's 1938, in the dead of winter. A ramshackle Gilbert & Sullivan touring coming, the Carter Family Savoyards, are playing every possible theater to make ends meet. Only able to employ four singers, they do an evening of selections from the operettas of Gilbert & Sullivan called PRECIOUS NONSENSE. When their truck pulls up to the Blue Barn Theatrical Palace they unload and expect to do their well-worn evening of songs. But the theater manager has been advertising a full production of the Pirates of Penzance and refuses to pay them if they do anything less. It's backstage mayhem, on-stage outrageousness and just plain fun--just what is needed on a cold Ithaca winter day or night.
The play offers a wonderful cast: local favorites Erica Steinhagen, Jesse Bush, Perri LoPinto, and Jessica Carr, NYC-based actors Joel Robertson and Jake Paque, and IC student Kurt Merrill, with music direction by Richard Montgomery.
Read more about the play here.
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Dinner and a Movie at Madelines!
Madeline's Restaurant is now offering a special dinner-and-a-Cinemapolis movie deal every night before 6pm. Please tell your server that you want to see the special 3-course menu options before you order, and you'll get a delicious meal plus a coupon entitling you to free admission to Cinemapolis that night.
www.madelines-restaurant.com/
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Dinner and a Movie at Blue Stone
Come to Blue Stone and let your server know that you would like to have the "Dinner and a Movie" package. After dinner, we'll give you a coupon good for ONE ADMISSION TICKET to Cinemapolis, on the Ithaca Commons. Dinner and a movie... FOR JUST $21.95
* SPECIAL OFFER ONLY AVAILABLE ON TUESDAYS through SATURDAY. TAX & GRATUITY NOT INCLUDED.
110 NORTH AURORA STREET, ITHACA, NEW YORK
607-272-2371 · WWW.BLUESTONEITHACA.COM
PRIVATE PARTIES & CATERING AVAILABLE
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This week at Cinemapolis
January 29-February 4
AWARDS CONTINUE FOR CINEMAPOLIS MOVIES:
After winning at the Golden Globes last week, Mo'Nique (PRECIOUS) and Jeff Bridges (CRAZY HEART) have now taken home acting awards from the Screen Actors Guild as well. Mo'Nique's amazing performance in PRECIOUS (now playing) was honored for Best Supporting Actress, and Jeff Bridges again received the Best Actor Award for CRAZY HEART (coming to Cinemapolis February 12). Short-listed for the Oscar for Best Foreign Film are two that are already booked to play at Cinemapolis in the coming weeks (THE WHITE RIBBON and UN PROPHETE). The National Board of Review has given INVICTUS Best Actor for Morgan Freeman and Best Director for Clint Eastwood.
RED CLIFF HELD OVER:
We expected to lose RED CLIFF on Thursday but were so impressed by the movie that we've decided to give Ithacans one more week to see the movie. John Woo's inventive film about a major turning point in Chinese history should be seen for the director's sheer mastery of the medium, which rivals that of James Cameron (Avatar). Like Cameron, Woo knows how to make things move and to move us.
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Book Group at Home Green Home
Feb 2nd 7:00-8:30PM
Book Group: "No Impact Man" by Colin Beavan
One family's adventure in attempting to live sustainably in NYC.
Where: Home Green Home, 215 the Commons
Ph: 607-319-4159
Web: www.homegreenhome.com
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The Story of Chocolate
A happy hour of chocolate and wine
Thursday, February 18th, 2010
2 tastings: 3:30pm and 4:30pm
(limited space per tasting)
Presented by The History Center and Life's So Sweet Chocolates
Join us at our special teacher's week event, where you will savor and discover the unique tastes of a variety of chocolates from around the word, paired with complementary wines by local wineries. Learn about chocolate history and the current trend of 'origin chocolate'. Discover the sweet sensations of chocolate from five different countries including Madagascar and Peru. You can also win fabulous prizes during our historical pub quiz, and purchase exquisite handmade confections as delectable souvenirs of Winter Recess 2010.
Cost:
$6 with an Ithaca Loves Teachers Winter Recess VIT pass
$12 without
(Includes chocolate, wine, and a historical pub quiz where you can win fabulous prizes)
To register: Call Wylie at 273.8284 x6
or e-mail: community@thehistorycenter.net
Space is limited, advanced registration strongly recommended
Location: The History Center in Tompkins County
401 E. State/MLK St. Ithaca, NY
In the Gateway Center, one block from the Ithaca Commons
www.thehistorycenter.net
Wines provided by Red Feet Wine Market
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Academy of Muses Dance Grand Opening Celebration
Sunday Jan. 31st 3-5 PM
Studio 213, 213 North Aurora St.
3:00 - 3:15 - Introductions
3:15 - 4:30 - Sample class with the 5 Muses
4:30 - 5:00 - Meet & mingle & nibble munchies with the Muses
Free and open to the public
Mark your calendar and join the "5 Muses" -- Pamela Moss, Neal Wecker, Kellie Ryan, Amy Thompson and Laura Beck -- for some soul-inspiring self-discovery in motion! Sample our 5 dance modalities, celebrate with fellow dancers, and learn about Academy of Muses and our themed classes.
What is Academy of Muses?
We're an inspired dance collective that focuses on deeply connecting to the present within our bodies. The five leaders all celebrate the body differently, but what we have in common is that we all lead classes that encourage the soul to be seen in our movement and for our hearts to be heard as we dance. With ritual, guided meditation, authentic movement, explorative dance, and GREAT MUSIC from all over the world, we invite you to move with intention and have fun!
For more information visit www.academyofmuses.com
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Levon Helm Band to Play at the State Theatre
March 5, 2010, 8pm
He saw the birth of rock and roll and though he's too much of a gentleman to say it, his role in helping to keep that rebellious child healthy is more than just instrumental.
The drummer and vocalist for rock and roll hall of famers, THE BAND brings his band to the State. In the spirit of the Midnight Rambles in Bearsville, Levon brings his rollicking road show to our intimate venue!
Tickets on sale now! Ticket prices are $62.50 / $49.50 / $39.50.
www.stateofithaca.com
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Free Workshop on Historic Properties Tax Credits
Thursday, February 18, 2010
2:00pm-4:00pm commercial properties
5:30pm-7:30pm residential properties
Presented by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the Preservation League of New York State
LOCATION: Park Church, 208 W. Gray St, Elmira NY
QUESTIONS: Call Historic Ithaca at (607) 273-6633
"This is a great time to finally fix that leaking roof, or repair drafty windows," says Jay DiLorenzo, president of the Preservation League of New York State. "This tax credit can help homeowners provide safer and healthier homes for their families, and protect the investments of business owners for years to come."
The New York State Historic Residential Properties Tax Credit Program will cover 20% of qualified rehabilitation costs of owner-occupied historic houses, up to a credit value of $50,000. The NYS Historic Commercial Properties Tax Credit will cover up to 20% of qualified rehabilitation costs up to a credit value of $5 million.
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Ithaca Carshare Now Accepting Business and Organizational Memberships
Ithaca Carshare is an easy, workable, and affordable alternative to reimbursing staff for work-related driving and the associated recordkeeping. With an Ithaca Carshare organizational plan, you won't have to worry about the cost and hassle of owning and maintaining a car for your business or organization. You and your drivers will have 24/7 access by reservation to a fleet of thirteen new, reliable vehicles. Sign up multiple drivers on one account and see all usage costs on one itemized monthly bill. Plus, you can offer your employees the benefit of a free personal Just in Case
membership when they are a driver on your organizational account. Organizational
accounts are exempt from all application fees.
JUST IN CASE
Membership $50 per year per each three drivers
Usage $7.95 per hour and $0.20 per mile
IT'S MY CAR
Membership $500 per year or $50 per month for up to 10 drivers
Usage $4.95 per hour and $0.20 per mile
Additional drivers beyond 10 may be added at $50 per driver per year.
Download or request an info packet at
http://www.ithacacarshare.org/csh_business.html or call us at
607-277-3210
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Jon Reis Photography Relocates
On February 8st, Jon Reis Photography will relocate one block west from his current location in downtown Ithaca. After 27 years above the former Home Dairy Building at 141 The Commons, Jon is pleased to announce a move to 102 West State Street, Suite 201, conveniently located on the corner of Cayuga and State Street, directly above Handwork Craft Store.
The new space offers access to upgraded technologies, gallery space and will be more conducive to visitor traffic and access.
Jon Reis Photography will continue to provide photography services to include photography of custom color portraits and custom printing. His services include, weddings, other special events, aerial, architectural, editorial, industrial, product, stock photo, and photo restoration and retouching. As always, Jon Reis Photography's website is www.jonreis.com.
As of February 8th:
Jon Reis Photography
102 W. State Street, Suite 201
Ithaca, NY 14850
www.jonreis.com
607.272.1966
607.272.0438 (cell)
888.202.1589 (toll free when appropriate)
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Historic Paintings Unwrapped: Month Three 
On view Jan 22nd through March 2nd
Opening Reception:
Friday, January 22nd, 2010
(Downtown Ithaca Gallery Night)
5-8pm
At The History Center
Refreshments Served!
Month three of Historic Paintings Unwrapped will feature the watercolors of W. Glenn Norris, a native Ithacan who translated his love for local history into many well-known paintings. Norris, a multi-talented man, was a decorated veteran of World War I, a member of Ithaca's Common Council, Tompkins County Clerk, as well as the County Historian, and an accomplished musician.
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Tompkins County Public Library Events
Part and Apart:
The Black Experience at Cornell - Carol Kammen will discuss her new book
Saturday, January 30, 2010
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
BorgWarner Community Room East
The American Association of University Women and the Library welcome historian Carol Kammen for a discussion of her latest book. Part and Apart chronicles the experiences of black students from 1865 to1945.
This program is free and open to the public. Cookies and coffee will be available. Kammen will autograph copies of her book, which will be available for sale at the event (cash or check only).
The Art Behind the Scientist - Francis Charles Moon, Cornell University Joseph C. Ford Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering will talk about his sculpture
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Ezra Cornell Reading Room
Frank Moon will talk about his sculpture and the different scientific and cultural influences behind his work. This talk is appropriate for all ages and will cover chaos theory, mathematical catastrophe theory, and the influence of cultures from Africa to Taiwan, to the TV series MASH.
February is Library Lovers Month
Tompkins County Public Library Foundation celebrates
Library Lovers Month
For information about activities during the month visit the
Library Lovers Month Book Fair
Friday, February 12 to Monday February 15, 2010
At Autumn Leaves, Barnes & Noble, The Bookery, Borders, Buffalo Street Books, Colophon Books, Comics for Collectors and The Cornell Store
Details about musical performances and special storytimes taking place at the book stores can be found at http://www.tcpl.org/foundation, together with a printable copy of the Book Fair vouchers |
Ithaca Coffee Company 
Craft Beers & Growler Fills
At Ithaca Coffee Company
Ithaca Coffee Company carries hundreds of specialty beers from around the world. All beers are available cold in our walk-in coolers and six rotating draft beers are always available on tap at each Ithaca Coffee Company location to fill your growler.
Beers On Tap at Gateway Commons location
This list below is constantly changing. Click here
to see the most recent update to the list.
Southern Tier Heavy Weizen
Flying Dog Raging Bitch
Ithaca Beer Flower Power
Sly Fox Route 113 I.P.A
Great Lakes Eliot Ness
Great Lakes Conway's Irish Ale
www.ithacacoffee.com
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Art Exhibit at Moosewood Restaurant 
Art by Rebecca Godin and Carol Spence
January 8 - February 28
Moosewood Restaurant
215 North Cayuga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
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Kitchen Theatre Offers World Premiere of Lee Chamberlin Play
The Kitchen Theatre Company is excited to offer the world premiere of OBJECTS IN THE MIRROR (are closer than they seem) written and performed by acclaimed actress Lee Chamberlin. She will be at the Kitchen for five performances on the Kitchen Counter Culture guest artist series, February 10 through 14.
"Some stories stick in your head and wont go away," says Lee Chamberlin. By pulling together news clippings, personal experiences and imagined situations, writer/performer Chamberlin has created a new play about families, forgiveness and the human imperative to honor the deceased.
Following each of the five performances of OBJECTS IN THE MIRROR will be a talk-back with Chamberlin, where the audiences can give their responses, ask questions, and learn more about Chamberlins poignant and evocative play.
OBJECTS IN THE MIRROR is directed by Daphne Richards. The lighting designer is Max Doolittle.
For ages 16 and up
Performance Dates:
Wed., February 10, 2010 at 7:30pm
Thurs., February 11, 2010 at 7:30pm
Fri., February 12, 2010 at 8:00pm
Sat., February 13, 2010 at 8:00pm
Sun., February 14, 2010 at 4:00pm (closing)
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The Community School of Music and Arts 
Opening Feb 5:
Meyer Stolov: "From Musician to Painter"
opening reception: Fri Feb 5 (5-8 pm), Gallery Night/First Fridays
show runs Feb 5-26
Legacy Foundation Gallery
Born in Canada, Meyer Stolov made his living as a violinist, serving as concertmaster to the Royal Opera House at Covent Garden, the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, and the London Mozart Players, among other prestigious orchestras. After five years in NYC free-lancing, he and his wife Susan, a flautist, decided to locate to Ithaca in 1987.
In 2002, Stolov tried out a painting course at Lifelong, Ithaca's senior citizen center. Since then he has mainly traded his bow from a brush. This show will feature portraits and still lifes, mainly with oils.
330 E. Martin Luther King Jr. / State St. Ithaca NY 14850
(607) 272-1474 / http://csma-ithaca.org
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Abovo Studio School 
February Kids Atelier
Three Days of Drawing and Printing
While school is out...
February 15-17th
9:00 AM-12 PM
136 The Commons, Ithaca, NY
Students will gain momentum in their drawing skills and learn about the possibilities for printing and publishing their work. In this workshop there will be two studio blocks each day. The internal concerns of the morning are to be balanced with the nuts and bolts and sometimes more freewheeling process of print-making in the second morning session.
http://abovoagogo.com
607-273-4120
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Call for Entries - People's Chili Recipe Contest 
Does your chili rank with the county's best? Enter the People's Chili Recipe Contest (as seen in the Ithaca Journal) for your chance to Cook-off at the Great Downtown Ithaca Chili Cook-off on February 20. Submit your original chili recipe to matt@downtownithaca.com before February 5th. The winner will be selected by a panel of judges based on taste, uniqueness, and the chili's ability to be produced in large quantity. The winner will produce their chili (expenses paid/minimum of 20 gallons) with assistance at the Ithaca Bakery's kitchen and participate in the official cook-off on February 20th.
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First Fridays Gallery Night 
Friday, February 5, 2010, 5 - 8 pm
The first ever Gallery Night at the newly opened WildFire Lounge, an artist's journey from musician to painter and a mixed media exhibit entitled Saints and Animals; are a few of the exciting gallery night entrants scheduled for Downtown Ithaca's First Friday Gallery Night from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 5, 2010.
February 5th marks the first in a series of Gallery Night offerings that will be hosted at WildFire Lounge. The intent of this new series is to take the viewer on an intimate excursion into the world of music and art. This month's show will be hosted by local electronic and experimental music collective Deep Beatz and will feature an eclectic mix of local artists who will be showing their work via video projection. Media styles range from photography to stills to digital imagery.
Exploring the journey from musician to painter will be the focus of the show at the Community School of Music and Arts where the work of Meyer Stolov will be on display. Born in Canada, Stolov served as concertmaster to the Royal Opera House at Covent Garden, the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, and the London Mozart Players, among other prestigious orchestras. In 2002, Stolov tried out a painting course at Lifelong, Ithaca's senior citizen center. Since that day he has mainly traded his bow for a brush. The opening will feature a musical performance with Stolov on violin partnered by pianist Christopher Morgan Loy.
In addition to these exhibits the State of the Art Gallery (120 W. State St.) will host artist Andrea King and her mixed media exhibit entitled Saints and Animals, the Community Art Space (171 E. State St.) will host artist Michael Sampson and his large abstract paintings entitled Five to Life, local artist Ed Marion will be on display at Collegetown Bagels (203 N. Aurora St.) with paintings of Ithaca both old and new and a dazzling array of jewelry will be on hand at Belle Melange (210 W. State St.) just in time for Valentine's Day.
Continuing shows this month will be month three of Historic Paintings Unwrapped at the History Center (401 E. State St.) and dual exhibits at the Ink Shop (330 E. State St.); Natural History: Critical Condition and Results through Ink Shop Instruction.
First Fridays Gallery Night is free and open to the public. All of the participating galleries are within a short walking distance of one another, and maps with information about the exhibits taking place at each gallery will be available that evening along the Ithaca Commons. For more information, visit the First Fridays Gallery Night website at www.gallerynightithaca.com, or the Downtown Ithaca Alliance website at www.downtownithaca.com.
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