Ithaca Swing Dancer of Ithaca, New York
Frankie Manning passed away today April29, 2009

Dear Friend and Supporter,Today we have lost yet another. Frankie Manning, dance innovator and honorary leader of the present-day lindy hop community, passed away this morning. In addition to his many contributions to the art of lindy hop, Frankie was part of the Tony Award winning dream team of choreographers on the Broadway production of "Black and Blue" which also included Cholly Atkins, Henry LeTang, and Fayard Nicholas.

We have posted some online resources at www.taplegacy.org, and will send information regarding further events as we receive them. In the meantime, take a moment to remember the joy that has been spread by this wonderful man.

Sincerely,

Andrew J. NemrPresident and Co-founderTap Legacy Foundation, Inc.

Entertianment at the Lost Dog Cafe.

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SATURDAY, MAY 9th, 2009
Deep BeatZ presents: Torn/beatZwith special guest:

Elijah B. Torn (Live PA, NYC)
"the one and only live-looping sonic vigilante!"
http://www.myspace.com/elijahbtornand

and local artist:David Ezra Brown (Live P, Ithaca, NY)
"mind-trippin', luscious downtempo"
http://www.myspace.com/davidezrabrown
with a supporting set by Ithaca's own DJ Laika and VJ Philosophia
SATURDAY, May 9th 2009The Lost Dog Lounge(on the Commons, downtown Ithaca)10pm til' late.

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Come join Deep beatZ for one last end-of-semester extravaganza!Elijah B Torn (aka Charlie Foxtrot, aka Thaddeus Ignatious Torn) is a sonic-vigilante, boombastic bass-blipping, live-looping, hand-wired light show-providing, sonic assault. Born with looping device in-hand, Torn has been creating electronic music for well over fifteen years. But you won't find him checking his email on-stage! Along with his laptop, he plays electric bass and guitar, which are used as the centerpieces for creating fresh textures & sounds. No sound is safe from Torn. From cassette tapes to field recordings, Torn uses them all to create his signature playful sound which has been heard on KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic and WNYC’s New Sounds. His second album “You are Lucky I am Not a Vigilante” is currently out on iTunes. He has also remixed tracks for the acclaimed experimental jazz/rock trio Hans Blix in addition to winning composer awards through his work with recording studio, MassiveMusic. This guy is an absolute genius and is coming to Ithaca for one night only!

Opening the night will be local electronics genius David Ezra Brown. Some of you may know Brown as one-half of the local hip-hop/ electronics group, D.A.M.A.G.E. Still equipped with the same cool gear: Ableton Live (laptop), drum pads, synths, and other hardware, Brown's new solo project meanders in a more jazzy, downtempo direction, focusing on the lusciousness of each beat. Dave's got a ton of fresh new material - so come early!

Rounding out the night will be Ithaca's inimitable queen of deep beatZ, DJ Laika. Known for instigating audience head-nods and body grooves while checking her email, Laika's dj sets combine lush, sexy sounds with a good dose of futurism. She's definitely a big fan of the Berlin-style minimal techno sound but one can expect to hear multiple electronic genres and music that draws heavily from acoustic elements in jazz and hip-hop. Accompanying Laika will be visuals by local awesome VJ, Philosophia.

How can your experience as a student leader in student organization can be transfered into a more reality off - campus organization, or club?

The answer is simple. Here in tompkins county any one who is a resistance of Ithaca - Tompkins county can purchase a D.B.A. Cost = $ 25.00.

None the less, you should take a look at the following:

One: What is your focus? This means you will have to compose a simple statement of what is your organizations scope and purpose.

Two: Find a local sponsor who is willing to act as an advisory compacity. At present I will be promoting this with the Ithaca Downtown Partnership as part of its marketing plan.

Three: Leadership of the organization, term limits, and additional transitition in which the present leadership has found they want to stay in Ithaca and from which they are encourage to develop private businesses. It is this last point in which the entire Students / Scholars Clubs OnLine Network was envisioned for, and nothing else.

Links:

Cornell University Students [ Off Campus ] Organizations .

Ithaca College Students [ Off Campus ] Organizations.

Feeling Ill? Here are some workshops to help out.

The Center For Health invites the public to its Spring Lecture Series

Save the Date! Mondays and Wednesdays, April 15 through May 6, 2009. 6:00 – 7:30pm
The Center For Health invites the public to its Spring Lecture Series. The Center, located in the Dewitt Office Complex downtown Ithaca, is a group of licensed professionals committed to providing excellent patient-centered healthcare. In addition to patient care, the Center is a resource for reliable information on integrative medicine. A variety of free community education events are offered throughout the year. Lectures are presented by the staff: Licensed practitioners of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Abigail Thomas-Costello and Sadie Hays; Massage Therapists, Maren Waldman and Ron Floyd (Structural Integration); Osteopathic Physician, Maria Budner-Gentry and licensed Nutritionist, Michele Wilbur. For more information, visit http://www.ithacacenterforhealth.com/ or call 607-274-7520.
Lecture Dates and Topics (No lecture Wed April 22nd):

Wed, April 15: Building Our Bones: Treating Osteoporosis with Chinese Medicine Sadie Hays MSOM, Lac

Mon, April 20: Treating Infertility with Oriental Medicine
Abigail Thomas-Costello MS, LAc, LMT

*Mon, April 27: Leave Low Back Pain Behind: An Interactive Workshop
Maren Waldman BA, LMT

*Wed, April 29: Melting Away Neck and Shoulder Tension: An Interactive Workshop
Ron Floyd LMT, SI

Mon, May 4: Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Resolving Plantar Fasciitis
Maria Budner-Gentry DO

Wed, May 6: Filling Your Plate: Portions and Eating For Satisfaction
Michele Wilbur RD, CDN
*Please wear loose clothing.
2.
The Center For Health
Spring Lecture Series.
The Spring Lecture Series kicks off its 6-lecture run with licensed practitioners of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Abigail Thomas-Costello and Sadie Hays. All lectures are free and open to the public.

Wednesday, April 15:
Building Our Bones: Treating Osteoporosis with Chinese Medicine
Sadie Hays MSOM, Lac

Monday, April 20:
Treating Infertility with Oriental Medicine
Abigail Thomas-Costello MS, LAc, LMT

All lectures are from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM in the Tompkins County Public Library Borg Warner Room.

The Center, located in downtown Ithaca, is composed of six licensed professionals committed to providing excellent patient-centered healthcare. In addition to patient care, the Center is a resource for reliable information on integrative medicine. For more information, visit http://www.ithacacenterforhealth.com/ or call (607) 274-7520
3.
The Center For Health
Spring Lecture Series.
The Center For Health’s founder and Director, Abigail Thomas-Costello, specializes in women’s health and infertility. The Center For Health invites you to join her for this lecture, which is free and open to the public.

Monday, April 20:
Treating Infertility with Oriental Medicine
Abigail Thomas-Costello MS, LAc, LMT

All lectures are from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM in the Tompkins County Public Library Borg Warner Room.

The Center, located in downtown Ithaca, is composed of six licensed professionals committed to providing excellent patient-centered healthcare. In addition to patient care, the Center is a resource for reliable information on integrative medicine. For more information, visit http://www.ithacacenterforhealth.com/ or call (607) 274-7520
4.
The Center For Health
Spring Lecture Series.
The Spring Lecture Series continues this week with two participatory workshops with Massage Therapists, Maren Waldman and Ron Floyd (Structural Integration). Both events are free and open to the public. Please wear loose clothing.

Mon, April 27:
Leave Low Back Pain Behind: An Interactive Workshop
Maren Waldman BA, LMT

Wed, April 29:
Melting Away Neck and Shoulder Tension: An Interactive Workshop
Ron Floyd LMT, SI

All lectures are from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM in the Tompkins County Public Library Borg Warner Room.

The Center, located in downtown Ithaca, is composed of six licensed professionals committed to providing excellent patient-centered healthcare. In addition to patient care, the Center is a resource for reliable information on integrative medicine. For more information, visit http://www.ithacacenterforhealth.com/ or call (607) 274-7520

5.
The Center For Health
Spring Lecture Series.
Don’t miss your chance to catch the Spring Lecture Series! Join the Center for Health for presentations from Osteopathic Physician Maria Budner-Gentry and licensed Nutritionist Michele Wilbur. Both lectures are free and open to the public.

Mon, May 4:
Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Resolving Plantar Fasciitis
Maria Budner-Gentry DO

Wed, May 6:
Filling Your Plate: Portions and Eating For Satisfaction Michele Wilbur RD, CDN

All lectures are from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM in the Tompkins County Public Library Borg Warner Room.

The Center, located in downtown Ithaca, is composed of six licensed professionals committed to providing excellent patient-centered healthcare. In addition to patient care, the Center is a resource for reliable information on integrative medicine. For more information, visit http://www.ithacacenterforhealth.com/ or call (607) 274-7520
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New Businesses In Downtown:

TRC Energy Services
102 West State Street
3rd Floor
Ithaca, NY 14850.
www.trcsolutions.com

Ithacards
144 The Commons
(607) 277-0809
Ithacards is the newest retail shop offering delightful cards, and stationery goods.
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday 10 to 6 Thurs and Friday 10-8 and Sunday

Welcome to the Downtown Ithaca E-News for April 22nd-30th, 2009.

This Week in Downtown
EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES -

4/22: 12:00 noon-1:30 pm: Greening the Workplace. Brownbag luncheon in the small atrium in Center Ithaca. Come learn how to be green and save green in your office. Presenters: Gay Nicholson, Program Coordinator for Sustainable Tompkins & Kat McCarthy, Tompkins County Solid Waste4/24: 6:30-11:00 pm: Party for the Planet. Family friendly (costumes welcome!) face painting, solar stae, three bands, arts activities, door prizes, raffle: Roberta Dixon & Nancy Ridenour art works. Suggested donation of $10 or a dish to pass. Tickets available at Home Green Home, Greenstar, Volume Records and Ludgate Farms Market.
4/25: 11:00 a.m.-4:00 pm: SewGreen Crazy Quilt Bee. Free quilting activities at the Community School of Music and Arts.
4/25: 12 noon-1 pm: Art for a Just and Sustainable Community Parade. Gather at 11:00 am for a parade down the Commons from 12 noon - 1:00 pm.
4/26 12:00 noon-5:00 pm: Earth Day Ithaca 2009 Community Celebration at Steamboat Landing (Ithaca Farmer's Market). Opening Ceremony featuring Joe Mareane of Tompkins County. Additional activities include a parade for the earth, a sacred ceremony, an eco-friendly fashion show, food & beverages, a solar stage with music and dancing and much, much more.

BIG AND LITTLE RED DAY -

4/25: 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm: Official Reconition Ceremony for the Cornell Men's Big Red Basketball team and the Ithaca High School J.V. Boy's Little Red. Downtown Ithaca and the entire City of Ithaca will celebrate the accomplishments of the Cornell University Men's Varsity and Ithaca High School Boys J.V. Basketball teams at 1:00 p.m. The Cornell hoopsters recently went to the NCAA tournament for the second year in a row, while the I.H.S team won the Southern Tier Athletic Conference Championship. A proclamation from Ithaca Mayor Carolyn Peterson will be presented and the Cornell team will also shoot hoops and play basketball skill games with children. A Basketball hoop will be set up in Bank Alley on the Commons and all kids are invited to participate. The Ceremony starts at 1:00 pm in the Bernie Milton Pavilion.

SABADO GIGANTE -
4/25: 11:00 am- 4:00 pm: Sabado Gigante on the Commons. A giant Saturday celebration for children in grades 1 - 10. Sabado Gigante is based on the popular TV. show, which can bee seen on the Univision Television Network. It includes games and activities for kids, performances by student organizations from Cornell University, Ithaca College and area schools. The event is geared around community service and providing fun, performances, and prizes for the children in the community. Sabado Gigante runs until 4:00 p.m. and serves as the anchor for many of the other activities taking place on the Commons that day. It's sponsored by Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity at Cornell University COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND ARTS -
4/24: 8:00 pm (3rd Floor Concert Hall): Popcorn Youth is proud to present KRANKY RECORDS dream pop artists WINDY & CARL and BENOIT PIOULARD live for the first time in Ithaca. Windy and Thomas will also collaborate as their duo, LAMBS LAUGHTER. Local musician and current Ithaca College student Chris Knight will open with his live electronics-based ambient noise. 8PM / ALL AGES/ $7.

WINDY & CARL

http://www.myspace.com/windyandcarl

BENOIT PIOULARD

http://www.myspace.com/pioulard

LAMBS LAUGHTER

http://www.myspace.com/windyweber

CHRIS KNIGHT

http://www.myspace.com/ckthedigitalcity

Week of 4/20: CSMA: Spring Term Begins. Many classes still have openings. Register online NOW at www.csma-ithaca.org or call (607) 272-1474 need-based tuition assistance is available through our Arts for All program.

Cornell Football Car Wash to Benefit Family & Children's Service of Ithaca -



4/26: 10:00am-2:00pm:Carwash at the Shortstop Deli on Seneca St. All proceeds benefit the Youth Services/Depositional Alternatives Program (DAP) of Family & Children's Service. Donations Greatly Accepted. Learn more about Family & Children's Services by visiting them on-line at

BOOKERY II -
4/25: 3:00 pm: Ginnah Howard Reads From Her New Novel Night Navigation. Ms. Howard spent time at the Constance Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts while writing this novel. She will be available to sign copies and answer questions. For more information about Night Navigation, visit www.ginnahhoward.com.

4/26: 3:00 pm: Sandy Krolick will read from his new memoir The Recovery of Ecstasy: Notebooks From Siberia. Returning from three years in the Siberian Steppe, and more than twenty years since his last publication, Sandy unleashes a firestorm of cultural critique and commentary in his new book. Krolick will also be available to sign copies and answer questions. For more information about The Recovery of Ecstasy: Notebooks From Siberia, visit

www.kulturcritic.com/Announcements.

DOWNTOWN ITHACA ALLIANCE -
4/24: 8:30 am-10:00 am: Market Research on a Shoestring Budget. Presenter: Deirdre Kurzweil, WB&A Market Research. Understanding your customers and potential customers. What do people think about your business? Who are your customers? What do they want? How can you use surveys and get valuable, reliable data? In the Space next to the DIA office in Center Ithaca.
COMICS FOR COLLECTORS -

2009 Annual Comics Price Guide.The complete guide to Comics History, Prices, Grading.30% OFF on soft cover and hard cover editions.limited supplies, sale on until May 1st.Say you read it here. HISTORY CENTER IN TOMPKINS COUNTY -
4/11-5/23: Heroes of the Sky: Adventures in early Flight: celebrating the 100th anniversary of flight through stories of fliers, businessmen, and inventors from the first forty years of aviation.
Visit the history center at 401 E. State St. or on-line at

www.thehistorycenter.net.

THE KITCHEN THEATRE -



4/27: 7:30 pm - On the Bottom by Michael V. Poe. Written and directed by Michael V. Poe, the cast features Ryan DeNardo, Daniel Kopystanski, Emma Poole, Amberlee Weber, and Michael Wessells. This original work takes you to the bottom of the world where anything can happen.
One night only - Monday, April 27th at 7:30pmTickets are $10 and are available at the Ticket Center at Clinton House, by calling 273-4497

TOMPKINS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY -
4/22: 6:30 pm: Filmmaker Perspectives from India: Tibetans in Exile. Borg Warner Community Room, free and open to the public.
4/25: 1:00 pm: Forum on Exploring Directions for the Arts in Downtown Ithaca. Borg Warner Community Room.

CINEMAPOLIS -
Gomorrah: An inside look at Italy's modern-day crime families - 7:00 pm, 9:35 pm + Sat. & Sun. Mats 2:00 pm & 4:35 pm. Sunshine Cleaning: In order to raise the tuition to sen her young son to private school, a mom starts and unusual business--a biohazard removal/crime scene clean-up service--with her unreliable sister - 7:15 pm, 9:35 pm + Sat. & Sun. Mats 2:15 pm, 4:35 pm + We. Mat 5:00 pm

LOST DOG LOUNGE -
4/22: 6:00 pm: Djug Django
4/22: 9:00 pm: Earth Day Show Benefit
4/23: 9:00 pm: Funknut with Free Boody Institute.
4/24: 9:00 pm: Urban Horse Thieves, Hee Haw Nightmare, ZipWire & Steve Gollnick.
4/25: 6:00 pm: Drag Show with CoCo Chanel
4/26: 8:00 pm: I, Crime & Noman
For more information visit www.lostdogcafe.net

STATE THEATRE -
4/25: 3:00 pm: Ithaca Ballet's Cinderella
4/26: 3:00 Pm: Ithaca Ballet's Cinderella
4/30: 8:00 pm: Cornell University's Johnson Follies
For more information visit

www.stateofithaca.com.

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Welcome to the Downtown Ithaca E-News for April 8-17, 2009.

This Week in Downtown
History Center in Tompkins County -
4/11: 11:30 am-3:30 pm - A Day of Family Fun. Aviation Experts will demonstrate the dynamics of flight. Live music and games for children of all ages.
3/21-4/25: Fly Now: will offer a fascinating traveling exhibit from ExhibitsUSA featuring high quality reproductions of aviation posters from the Smithsonian Institution's Air and Space Museum collection. The posters date from 1860 to the present, encompassing a spectrum of countries and styles.

4/11-5/23: Heroes of the Sky: Adventures in early Flight: celebrating the 100th anniversary of flight through stories of fliers, businessmen, and inventors from the first forty years of aviation.
Visit the history center at 401 E. State St. or on-line at www.thehistorycenter.net.

The Kitchen Theatre -
4/8-5/10: Archaeology by Rachel Axler: Four quirky twenty-somethings are thrown together by a suspicious earthquake, an experiment with a Möbius strip and the possibility of time travel in this world premiere comedy from Emmy Award- winning writer Rachel Axler. Axler was until recently the only woman writer on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Now she has left that show to write for Parks and Recreation, the upcoming NBC mockumentary starring Amy Poehler (SNL). Thursday Performances at 7:30PM Friday & Saturday at 8:00PM and Sunday at 4PM. Visit the Kitchen Theatre on-line at www.kitchentheatre.org or email information@kitchentheatre.org.

Tompkins County Public Library -
4/11: 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm: Families Learning Science Together: Join the library and the Cornell Center for Materials Research as we explore Vitamin C. Families will determine the vitamin C concentration in assorted fruit drinks by using a scientific technique called Titration.
4/15: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Teen Game Nights: Dance, Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, Wii and board games.
4/16: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Opening Reception for Art and the Librarian: The exhibit will feature art work in a variety of media created by Tompkins County librarians, staff and Trustees.
4/16: 6:00 pm: From New York to New Delhi: Family Planning Access. Emme Edmunds will share the similarities and differences of family planning in New York and urban India and the impact access to family planning has on women of both Indian and American Cultures.
4/17: 2:00 pm: Books into Movies: Children and their families are invited to watch The Spiderwick Chronicles, based on the book by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black.

Women's Community Building
4/15: 7:00 pm: A Fair Trade Presentation by Michael Westlund of Ithaca's 10,000 Villages. Learn the principles of Free Trade and how it strives to improve the livelihood of disadvantaged artisans.

Blue Stone Bar & Grill
Every Wednesday 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm: Jazz and Blues with Mike Vitucci. Great food, drink and music each and every Wednesday.

The Lost Dog Lounge
4/8: 6:00 pm: Djug Django
4/9: 8:00 pm: Outlaw Music Showcase: Hee Haw Nightmare, Technicolor Trailer Park.
4/11: 7:00 pm: Gabe Tavares
4/11: 10:00 pm: Romp with the Berettas.

State Theatre
4/17: 7:30 pm: Cornell University's Pandora Dance Troupe. www.stateofithaca.com.

Autumn Leaves
4/9: 7:00 pm: Polarus.

Micawbers
4/9: 10 pm: DJ Ant
4/10: 6 pm: The Yardvarks
4/11: 10 pm: DJ Ant
4/12: 9 pm: Fourplay

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., USA (April 8, 2009). There has been much controversy about touching in various cultures. The debate started when US President Barack Obama extended his hand to England's Queen Elizabeth and was further fueled when the First Lady was photographed touching the Queen on the back.Throughout the world the act of touching has cultural meaning.

In Asia it is considered disrespectful to touch an older person on the head, back, or shoulders. Even if the intent is to show respect or to comfort the person the act of touching these areas conveys insult. Touching a business card in many oriental cultures, especially Japan, is the same as touching the individual. Great care should be given to the business card by grasping the card with both hands, admiring it, and then placing it in your pocket closest to your heart. Also remember it is extremely rude to write on the business card, fold it, or to place it in your back pocket.General TouchingIn the Middle East it is rude to not hold the hand of a friend of the same gender while walking down the street. However it is rude, and could violate local law, to publically hold hands with a friend of the opposite gender. Publically touching in France is normal. It is normal to touch while greeting someone, if you agree with them, or to make a point. The touching is not violent of considered an invasion of personal space as it is expected.

In a study done by Jourard (1966) in Paris recorded an average of 110 touches by friends or parents in cafes as compared to 2 touches at coffee shops in Miami. Interestingly observers found that touching in Miami was more aggressive 37 percent of the time. Italy and Greece had high rates of touching while Australia, New Zealand, and England were more aligned with the Miami touch rates. Additional studies in later years found similar results.Mediterranean cultures are also very touching. Handshakes are not as common as a hug and cheek kiss among people of the same gender. This cultural norm typically is retained by Mediterranean travelers or immigrants.Shaking HandsShaking hands has some cultural implications:In Russia and Poland shaking hands is okay provided it is not done in a doorway or over a threshold. It is considered to be unlucky for both people. Hand shaking should occur before one gets to the door or after they have already entered.

In Europe it is considered impolite to shake hands while wearing gloves. Even on the coldest days it is expected the other person is important enough for you to remove your gloves. Fashion gloves worn by women are an exception as these gloves can remain on the woman's hands – however only if the gloves are designed specifically to be worn indoors.In sub-Sahara Africa a handshake typically involves both hands. The right hands clasp while left hands are laid over the right hands during the shake.In most Western cultures, such as the United States it is rude for a man to shake extend his hand to a woman unless she first extends her hand. Although this cultural courtesy is dying it is still expected to be followed in the elite and those in the Builder Generation.Never attempt to shake the hand of a German man if he is with his wife unless you first shake her hand. It is disrespectful and belittling to the woman if you seek to first shake her husband's hand.

About MBC GlobalMBC Global is an international organization based near Detroit, Michigan, dedicated solely to increasing cultural knowledge and awareness. MBC Global, a division of Max Impact Corporation, offers training programs, employee assessments, project management, and business development emphasizing the many cultures flavoring the world.

For more information about MBC Global, send an email to info@mbcglobal.org or visit http://www.mbcglobal.org/ .

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This Week in Downtown
Blue Stone Bar & Grill -
4/1: 5-7pm - Long Point Winery Wine Tasting featuring the Chef's Choice of appetizers. This Week's Featured Entree: Roasted Wasabi Salmon-Drizzled with hoisin-Sriracha chili sauce, served with Thai peanut lo mein noodles and grilled asparagus.------- www.bluestoneithaca.com

Lost Dog Cafe
4/1: April is the Grand Re-Opening of the Lounge! 4/1: 6 pm - Djug Django
4/1: 9:30 - Free Boody Institute; Ithaca's only live 70's Funk and Soul.
4/2: 9 pm - Menace to Sobriety; Ithaca Punk Rock w/ Dub John, Nells, and crew.
4/3: 8:30 - FLEEF: French Music, DJ Carlos & a Latin Dance Party.
4/4: 8:30 - FLEEF: Toivo playing Finnish Tex-Mex.
4/5: TBA - Burke & Bone; Old blues, ragtime, folk and Jug Band music.
4/7: 9:30 - Orbiting Art Ensemble.
4/8: 6 pm-9 pm - Djug Django. Cinemapolis - 171 E. State St. Center Ithaca. ------ www.lostdogcafe.net/ithaca



FLEEF EVENTS:
4/4: 2:30 - The Black Pirate with live jazz by Fe Nunn; screened in conjunction with FLEEF.
4/4: 11 am - FLEEF Lab: How Movies Get Made.
4/4: 1 pm - Ice Bears of the Beaufort: Screened in conjunction with FLEEF.
4/4: 9 pm - La Onda Chicana: Screened in conjunction with FLEEF.
4/4: 4:35, 9:00 pm - Our Dissappeared: Screened in conjunction with FLEEF.
4/5: 7 pm - The Wildcat with live music from Robby Aceto, Peter Dodge, -----
Chris White.
MOVIES:
Sunshine Cleaning: In order to raise the tuition to send her young son to private school, a mom starts an unusual business--a biohazard removal/crime scene clean-up service with her unreliable sister. 7:15, 9:35 + Sat-Sun Mats 2:15, 4:35.
For more information visit----- For more information visit www.cinemapolis.org or call 277-6115
or call 277-6115
Kitchen Theatre - Clinton House, Ithaca.
4/8-5/10: Archaeology by Margarett Perry. A quirky, off-kilter new play about a strategic earthquake and its effect on four twenty-somethings as they search for love, identity, and purpose. From Emmy Award-winning writer Rachel Axler ("The Daily Show with Jon Stewart") World Premiere! Appropriate for ages 16 & up-----

Bookery II, Dewitt Mall, 215 N. Cayuga St.
4/3: 6 pm - Poetry Reading by Paul Hamill featuring Paul Hamill, Kathryn Machan, Antonio DiRenzo & Cory Brown. This event is free and open to the public and is in conjunction with the Finger Lakes Enviornmental Film Festival.

The History Center
3/21 - 5/23: The History Center Celebrates; the History of Aviation Early Birds - The Birth of Aviation in Tompkins County.

State Theatre of Ithaca
4/1: 8 pm - Gomez & Josh Ritter - this show has been moved to the Haunt. http://www.thehaunt.com/.
4/3: 8 pm - The Flatlanders.
4/4: 3-5 pm - Accappellooza.
4/4: 8 pm - Kathleen Madigan.
4/5: 3 pm - Blues Journey: A Kennedy Center Production.

Community School of Music and Arts
4/3: 5 pm - Opening Reception for
R-E-S-P-E-C-T; eco friendly show with SewGreen. Show continues 4/3-4/25.

First Friday: Gallery Night
4/3: 5-8 - Gallery night of Ithaca goes monthly with the introduction of First Friday Art House Night; a walkable tour of downtown art houses and galleries. Take the tour and enjoy 10 shows in one evening. Featuring the art of Kumi Korf, Laurel Guy, Denise Rusoff and many others. Participating sites include:
Clinton House ArtSpace, Collegetown Bagels, Community School of Music and Arts, Family & Children's Services, Ink Shop Print Making Center, Lynda Myers Designs, Sola Art Gallery, State of the Art Gallery, Shargri-La Gifts and the Upstairs Gallery.
www.gallerynightithaca.com

Finger Lakes Fitness Center
4/6: World Day of Physical Activity: come get your workout in for Free! Contact the Finger Lakes Fitness Center for details on how you can redeem your free promotional week through 4/4-4/12. Call Finger Lakes Fitness at 256-3532 or visit ------ www.fingerlakesfitness.com

Moosewood
4/1-4/30: The Art of Jim DeGraff: Live action band paintings from the Commons Summer Concert Series and the Grassroots Festival, also featuring splatter paintings and other works.


Autumn Leaves
4/2: 7 pm - Polarus.

Micawbers
4/3: 10 pm - DJ Ant.
4/4: 10 pm - DJ Ant.

2nd Floor Bar
4/5: 10 pm - Karaoke with DJ Dale.





OTHER OFFERS
Blue Stone Bar & Grill
Mention the e-news letter during the Long Point wine tasting (4/1) and receive 10% off any dinner entree.

Habitat of Ithaca
New Spring Merchandise in stock! Mention the E-Newsletter and receive 10% off your entire purchase.




If you have any comments/feedback, or if you would like to submit an event or offer to the Downtown Ithaca E-News, please contact Vicki Taylor at 607-277-8679 or email to vickit@downtownithaca.com
Sincerely,The Downtown Ithaca Alliance