Good morning, Ithaca.

The Ithaca Police Department warned residents that thefts from parked vehicles have increased in local parks and parking garages—suspects break windows to steal valuables—and urged people to lock their vehicles and secure belongings.

Downtown Ithaca’s historic State Theatre will host a fall concert lineup starting with Kaleo on September 6 — followed by shows with X Ambassadors, Celtic Thunder, The Front Bottoms, Steve Hackett, Blues Traveler, Modest Mouse with Built to Spill, Blackberry Smoke, Kathleen Madigan, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, and Pink Talking Fish over the coming months. The season will offer live music, comedy, and performance events that bring both local and international acts to the venue.

Tompkins Cortland Community College graduates in the Sustainable Farming and Food Systems Program gained a direct transfer path to Cornell’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences after TC3 President Amy Kremenek and CALS Dean Benjamin Houlton signed an agreement on Aug.

7 at the TC3 farm. Students who complete the A.A.S. degree with a 3.0 GPA and a B or better in transferable courses will receive priority consideration for admission & build a clear academic pathway.

State Senator Lea Webb will host community office hours and an immunization awareness event at the Tompkins County Public Library today from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.—she is partnering with the Tompkins County Office for the Aging to offer resources on heating assistance and healthcare.

14850 Dining released a guide that offers meal ideas for students, returning residents and visitors who want diverse dining options in Ithaca — the guide lists places for breakfast, handhelds, Asian dishes, pizza and upscale dinners.

The guide helps readers find local spots ranging from diners to food trucks for every taste.

Richie Stearns and Friends Concert

5:30-8:30 p.m. — South Hill Cider — $5-$10 suggested donation — Enjoy eclectic banjo music and local vibes in a beautiful cider setting.

Rose Ellen / Sam Lupowitz / Mandy Goldman

7 p.m. — The Downstairs — $5 — Enjoy a night of local music talent at a cozy Ithaca venue.

Sit! Stay! Read!

3-4 p.m. — Tompkins County Public Library — Free event — Experience a delightful literary gathering featuring reading activities with a community focus.

Kajuneji Live at South Hill Cider

6 PM – 12 AM — South Hill Cider — Free entry — Experience the vibrant sounds of Kajuneji with a unique blend of world music and funk every Thursday night.

AIDS Ride for Life

6 AM — Cass Park — Registration Required — Celebrate community spirit while cycling through beautiful routes to support a great cause.

Jazz Mondays with Dave Davies RhythmMakers

5:30-8:30 p.m. — South Hill Cider — $5 suggested donation — Enjoy live jazz with local musicians while sipping on delicious ciders.

Selling Local Foods to St. Lawrence Health

9 a.m.-6 p.m. — Cornell University — Cost info not specified — Connect local farmers and food producers with healthcare providers interested in local produce.

2025 Tompkins County Airport Day & Preparedness Expo

All day — Ithaca Tompkins International Airport — Free entry — Celebrate aviation and community preparedness with fun activities and exhibits.