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Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Norwegian playwright Monica Isakstuen’s play 'Beyond that, Nothing is Certain' premieres its English-language debut at The Cherry Arts starting Apr. 17 and runs through Apr. 26 + it features a six-person cast exploring the complex roles of motherhood using collage logic to reveal varied emotions. The Ithaca Voice
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Harvard economist Edward Glaeser will deliver the Frank Knight Lecture on cities, housing and infrastructure on May 4 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Malott Hall, Room 228 at Cornell. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ IHS chemistry teacher Michelle Lee advanced to the top five in America's Favorite Teacher competition as she strives to bring a Bill Nye assembly to her school. The 31-year veteran's progress has excited students during the ongoing fundraiser for The Planetary Society. 607 News Now
- ➤ Ithaca City School District leaders finalized a $177,638,041 budget proposal that sustains current staffing + programming while raising the tax rate to $15.49 per $1,000 of property value; voters will decide on May 19. The Ithaca Voice
- ➤ Jeanelle Wu, a Cornell sophomore, reports that Sheldon Court on South Campus offers upperclassmen extra-large doubles and quick access to Collegetown Bagels & bus stops. She notes drawbacks such as hallway noise and infrequent elevator service but says the overall living experience is positive. The Cornell Daily Sun
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ithaca College volleyball team, known for winning four Liberty League Championships, is active in environmental projects — team captain Naomi Clauhs, an environmental science major serving as an IC EcoRep, organizes used clothing donations, food packaging and co-hosts sustainability week from Apr. 16 to Apr. 25. The Ithacan
- ➤ Cayuga Operating Company, a TeraWulf affiliate, got a DEC permit on April 13 to draw 1 million gallons per day from Cayuga Lake from April 13 to April 30, 2031 for maintenance, sump pumping, and dust control. Tompkins County officials had earlier urged the DEC to reject the permit request. The Cornell Daily Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tompkins County Whole Health seeks an Ithaca resident to fill a vacant health board seat, and candidates must be at least 18 (and U.S. citizens) to apply at the County Legislature office at 121 E. Court Street. The full-term volunteer position ends December 2032. 607 News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Dryden primary care clinic that served the area for 70 years will close on May 1 — routine care will shift to the Shops at Ithaca Mall and Cortland on May 4. Family Health Network will try a mobile clinic at Dryden Center for Community on May 20 and May 29. The Ithaca Voice
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Ithaca’s late-night dining scene is evolving as restaurants update service hours and menus for after-hours hunger. Local hotspots like Shortstop Deli and 23 North at Pizza and Bones are offering extended windows this week, noted by 14850 Dining. 14850
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Ithaca College baseball team lost 8-2 on Apr. 15 at Freeman Field as errors and strong pitching from Keystone’s Leam Powell damaged their play; they traveled to Canton on Friday, Apr. 17 for a three-game series against St. Lawrence University. The Ithacan
- ➤ Ithaca College’s softball team won three of four games in doubleheaders on April 11 and 12 — improving to a 14 to 7 record and earning second place in the Liberty League while seniors were honored; they faced St. Lawrence University at 3 p.m. on April 17 in Canton. The Ithacan
- ➤ Ithacan reporter Alliey Magistro interviewed senior defenseman Jace Dockx on Friday, April 17 to discuss his role on the men’s lacrosse team in Ithaca. The conversation highlights his on-field contributions and team strategies. The Ithacan
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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~ Theodore Roosevelt
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