Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.
Good morning, Ithaca.
🏘️ Community
The Ithaca Farmers Market reopened for the 2025 outdoor season on Saturday—shoppers saw a new parking lot layout that reflects a $3.2 million state grant, and crews will finish the work in the next few weeks to add green spaces.
Some attendees were confused by the changes but remain excited for the improvements.
🎓 Education
On April 17, about 500 people rallied at Cornell’s Ho Plaza as part of the National Day of Action for Higher Education to protest federal funding cuts that froze $1b of research funds.
Cornell joined a lawsuit on April 14 against federal officials for the cuts—faculty and students said halted projects would hurt future research.
📰 Lifestyle
A local outdoors columnist recounted past hunts and noted that groups of young jakes have begun to outnumber mature toms in fields that once had mostly long-beard turkeys.
He said he might change his usual method this season by harvesting a jake if their numbers continue to rise (a shift from years of preferring long-beards).
🎉 Ithaca Events
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Marty Stuart Live
8:00-9:30 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticket prices vary — Experience the sounds of Country Music Hall of Famer Marty Stuart as he showcases his latest album.
Mark Normand Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Prices from $68 — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Mark Normand at a premier local venue.
HSC Workshop Series: Collecting Data Effectively
10 AM – 1 PM — Tompkins County Public Library — $70 — Equip yourself with tools for effective data collection and impactful decision-making.
The Dead South Concert
5-7 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticket prices range from $46 to $78 — Experience a night of folk and bluegrass with The Dead South at a historic venue.
17th Annual Spring Writes Literary Festival
May 7-11 & May 15-22 — Community Arts Partnership — Free entry — Celebrate local literary talent with 40 diverse events from readings to workshops.
Australian Pink Floyd Show
8:00 – 9:30 PM — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticket prices range from $64 to $387 — Experience the ultimate tribute to Pink Floyd with an unforgettable live performance.
Little Feat Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — State Theatre of Ithaca — Last-minute tickets available — Enjoy an evening of classic rock with Little Feat.
Garden Fair and Plant Sale
1-7 p.m. — Ithaca Farmers Market — Free entry — Explore a variety of plants at this annual sale operated by Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins.
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