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Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Wine and Dine Radiothon returns on Feb. 13 from 6:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. at Lite Rock 97.3, with Dave and Jen hosting a fundraiser featuring local vendors’ packages and mystery bonus items to support United Way of Tompkins County programs. 607 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pianist Tigran Hamasyan will perform his new album Manifeste at Bailey Hall as part of the Dallas Morse Coors Concert Series on Friday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m.; the album was released on Feb. 6 via Naïve Records. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ 14850 Dining celebrates National Pizza Day in Ithaca by spotlighting local favorites including Ciao, Sicilian Delight, Papa John's, and Ned's Pizza; the event invites community members to explore unique recipes at their chosen pizzerias this week. 14850
- ➤ Ithaca’s Museum of the Earth will host Gratitude Week from Feb. 16 through Feb. 22 to thank supporters by letting visitors choose their admission price. WENY
- ➤ Ithaca screens offer a varied film week — Cornell Cinema concluded its ethnographic series on Monday and screens In My Blood It Runs today, Cinemapolis opens Inherit the Wind today and adds classic revivals later, and Regal at the mall keeps showing blockbusters and cult titles. 14850
- ➤ K-House Karaoke and Arts Hub is set to open on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at the historic Exchange Building (former home to The Watershed and The Downstairs) at 121 W Martin Luther King Jr Street. The venue will offer karaoke, live music, food, art events, and private rentals seven nights a week. 607 News Now
- ➤ Arnav Kamulkar, a Cornell senior and chef at the School of Hotel Administration, is enhancing the local dining scene with ongoing pop-up dinners featuring creative South Asian recipes served in a renovated Phi Tau fraternity basement to provide a communal dining experience. The Cornell Daily Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A freezing event caused flooding in Toni Morrison Hall on Monday, and Cornell officials advised students to use an alternate entrance + cleanup and repairs are underway. Flooding in Rockefeller Hall over the weekend led to closed rooms and cancelled classes. The Cornell Daily Sun
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Four cats are available for adoption through local shelters — CNY Snap and Cortland County SPCA. Iven, a 5-month-old, and Jack, a 2-year-old, join 8-year-old Smoke and 4-year-old Harley as they wait to find forever homes. 607 News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Michelle Volpini ‘08 was honored as the lone inductee into the Newfield Athletics Hall of Fame during halftime at Sue France Gymnasium on Feb. 3 (a nod to her stellar career as athlete and coach); her legacy strengthens local sports and community pride. Tompkins Weekly
- ➤ Ithaca High School has fielded its first all-girls varsity wrestling team this season led by coach Kate Zavuholnik as 10 wrestlers build a competitive program. They will compete in sectionals on Feb. 13 at Visions Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton. Tompkins Weekly
- ➤ Ithaca City School District Athletics held its induction ceremony on Feb. 7 for the Class of 2026 Hall of Fame (the first since 2018), honoring former standout athletes from football, lacrosse, swimming and gymnastics, including the family of late Jim Avery. Tompkins Weekly
- ➤ Cornell women’s hockey seniors gathered at Lynah Rink Tuesday evening — reliving four years through game clips and shared humor — and will celebrate their senior night in less than 72 hours. The Cornell Daily Sun
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Princeton Tigers at Cornell Big Red Women's Basketball
5-8 p.m. — Newman Arena — VIP tickets available — Experience college basketball with premium seating and special game day packages.
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Mutts Gone Nuts
7-10 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticketed event — Experience a hilarious dog variety show that’s sure to entertain all ages.
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Richmond Spiders vs. Cornell Big Red Men's Lacrosse
12-2 p.m. — Schoellkopf Field — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling NCAA lacrosse showdown between the Richmond Spiders and Cornell Big Red.
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Richard Daria Clarinet Faculty Recital
1 p.m. — Hockett Family Recital Hall — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful performance featuring clarinet, oboe, and bass clarinet by talented faculty members.
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