This Week in Downtown - August 5th - August 14th

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M&T SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

This weeks concert: The Mutron Warriors

Thursday, August 27th - Mutron Warriors - Bernie Milton Pavilion

Thursday, September 3rd - Hubcap (6-8pm) - Bernie Milton Pavilion

Schedule for the new Cinemapolis, August 24th-September 3rd

CHANGES THIS WEEK:

Starting Friday August 28: ADAM

Movie Schedule for 8/24-27

Movie Title Rating Runtime Evenings Matinees PONYO G 100 7:00 & 9:00 Mon.-Fri. 4:00 THE HURT LOCKER R 130 7:05 & 9:35 Mon.-Fri. 4:35 HUMPDAY R 94 7:15 & 9:15 MOON R 97 9:30 TETRO R 127 7:10 & 9:35 AWAY WE GO R 97 7:20

Movie Schedule for August 28-September 3:

Movie Title	Rating	Runtime	Evenings	Matinees
PONYO	G	100	7:00 & 9:00	Sat.Sun. 2:00 & 4:00; Mon.-Fri. 4:00
THE HURT LOCKER	R	130	7:05 & 9:35	Sat. Sun. 2:05 & 4:35
ADAM	PG-13	99	7:15 & 9:15	Sat. Sun. 2:15 & 4:15; Mon.-Fri. 4:15
HUMPDAY	R	94	9:20	Sat. Sun. 4:20
MOON	R	97	9:30	Sat. Sun. 4:30
TETRO	R	127	7:10	Sat. Sun. 2:10
AWAY WE GO	R	97	7:20	Sat. Sun. 2:20

10,000 VILLAGES

An event is being hosted by Ten Thousand Villages in Ithaca (August 28-30^th at Saint Catherine of Siena), that embodies a story of hope and shares one Pakistani man's vision of helping village Oriental rug artisans receive economic parity within Pakistan.

This Pakistani Baptist minister decided to make the world a better place by forming a job creation program which pays a living wage to Pakistani artisans (men and women equally) who make heirloom quality rugs. Starting with ten families in the 1960's, this program has grown to over 850 families presently receiving fair wages for their work.

Their work can be seen at the Oriental Rug Event August 28-30 that is hosted by Ten Thousand Villages, Ithaca. This event will be held at St. Catherine of Siena Church 302 St. Catherine Circle, Ithaca.

You can learn more about this fair trade rug program by visiting our website at rugs.tenthousandvillages.com specifically "The Fair Trade Difference."

FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICE

DAP Back to School Supplies Drive

Family & Children's Service of Ithaca is working with K-Mart and local radio station Z95.5 to run a Back to School Supplies Drive for families enrolled in our Dispositional Alternatives Program. From Monday, August 24th through Friday, September 4th, there will be three conveniently located drop-off locations for donations:

Family & Children's Service at 127 W. State St AND also at 204 N. Cayuga St. And at K-Mart on Route 13 in Ithaca.

MIGHTY YOGA

Mighty Yoga, Ithaca's new power yoga studio is now open and is located just off the commons, across from the State Theater.

All first time students get three classes for the price of one.
For a limited time: Take a short survey and we'll send you a coupon for $5 your next class. Limit, one per person.

visit www.mightyyoga.com

THE KITCHEN THEATRE

The 2009-10 main stage season kicks off this week with SECRET ORDER by Bob Clyman
Directed by Rachel LampertOur 19th Season will open at the historic Clinton House with Bob Clyman's fast-paced medical research drama, SECRET ORDER.In the high-stakes world of cancer research, Dr. William Shumway has just made a stunning breakthrough. But will it lead to a cure? Part medical drama, part suspense-filled thriller, SECRET ORDER turns its microscope on bioethics, money and power. For ages 16 & up.

JOIN US! There will be a pre-show reception before each performance of SECRET ORDER one half hour before show time. Please come early to share a glass of wine and toast the new season with us!

Directed by Rachel Lampert With: Greg Bostwick, Roy Clary*, Kelly Galvin, Tony Roach*

THE HISTORY CENTER

The final Living History 'ghost walks' will run Thursday, August 27th, 2009. Join us, and learn all about the history of our fair city!Join us, and learn all about the history of our fair city!
There is still space left on the 7:30pm tour off of The Commons.
Call now to reserve your spot! 273.8284

Join us as we walk along what once were woodland trails, rutted cart-tracks, and cobbled streets, mindful of the rutting deer, trundling wagons, and speeding surreys, as we meet the spirits of the past.

August History Café

Bill Kappel on

'The Ups and Downs of Cayuga Lake'

Thursday, August 27^th, 2009

At The History Center

Doors open at 5:30pm

What/who controls the water-level fluctuations of the Lake?

What is the natural history of the Lake and the river that flows from it?

How has the intervention of people over the past 200 years affected the water-level regime of the Lake?

Join us for an August History Café, where Bill Kappel, a hydrologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, will examine these and other questions on the ever-changing water levels of Cayuga Lake. The presentation is in conjunction with The History Center's current exhibit titled, 'Out Upon Cayuga's Waters: 100 Years of Life on the Lake (on view June 16th through October, 2009.)

ITHACA COFFEE COMPANY

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MERCHANT OFFERS:

Wednesdays with the Weeping Willards continues at CTB Downtown! Come down tonight, 8/26 from 6-8pm and enjoy a double performance of the Weeping Willards and Raedwald Howland-Bolton.

BENJAMIN PETERS

Benjamin Peters is offering 20% off all regular priced items throughout the store to all employees downtown in appreciation of our 15th year on the Commons. The promotion continues through 2009! Please show your employee discount card.

Our business hours are Monday through Saturday 10-6pm and Thursdays 10-8pm
Benjamin Peters
120 East State Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: (607) 273-1371
Fax: (607) 273-1373
tuxinfo@benjaminpeters.com

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BENCHWARMERS

BENCHWARMERS Restaurant & sports Bar, Ithaca NYHappy Hour: $2 -Well Drinks, Domestic Bottles & wine by the Glass (Mon-Fri / 5pm-7pm)$4.95 Downtown Lunch Specials Daily (Tuesday-Friday / Open-4pm)WING NIGHT: 25-cent Wings & $2-Beers, Every Monday NightGreat Nightly Drink Specials!