Good morning, Ithaca.

Discover Cayuga Lake announced a new boat to replace MV Teal and invites the community to name it by donating $500 by April 15.

The nonprofit will launch the vessel with events on May 15 at Allen H. Treman Marina State Park — on May 18 at the Farmers Market.

A GoFundMe was launched to help the family of Katherine Gray, Christy Oralls, and their 3-year-old daughter Paisley Wood following a fatal April 1 house fire in Dryden, where high winds sped the blaze; the campaign aims to raise $13,000 for temporary housing, medical bills, and funeral expenses.

Ithaca’s Deja View podcast features hosts Christopher Meadows and Nathan Glasser exploring tropes in films like Baby Driver, Ocean’s Eleven (and Heat) while a donation drive will support student journalists in purchasing needed equipment.

Researchers at Cornell University have developed a genetic toolkit based on CRISPR gene editing that allows study of fruit fly cells+ the system, an expansion of the MAGIC method, is now available through community repositories to speed up gene discovery.

Researchers at Cornell modeled how gene drives to control weeds work, finding that seed banks (underground reservoirs of dormant seeds) slow the spread of engineered changes, suggesting that these seed banks may also serve as a natural safety buffer.

The study was published April 3 in Nature Plants.

Ithaca D.I.Y. Festival

5:30-11:30 p.m. — Ithaca — Free entry — Celebrate the local music scene with performances from vibrant local and college bands.

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Bailey Hall — Check event page for pricing — Experience the vibrant fusion of cultures through Flamenco in a captivating new production.

Kendall Street Company Concert

7-11:30 p.m. — The Nocturnal Café — $15 adv/$20 dos — Experience an eclectic rock show filled with humor and musical improvisation.

John Butler Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticket prices vary — Experience the rhythmic brilliance of John Butler live as he showcases his latest album PRISM.

One Night With You: Elvis Dinner Show

6-8 p.m. — K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub — $35 per person — Enjoy an evening of Elvis' classic songs and storytelling paired with a delicious dinner in an intimate setting.

The Steel Wheels Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Hangar Theatre — Ticket details available online — Enjoy an evening of live music by The Steel Wheels.