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Sunday, August 24th, 2025
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cornell Cinema welcomes back Ithaca film lovers for a fall season of screenings at the historic Willard Straight Theatre starting August 28, offering events like the Sundance Short Film Tour and Halloween Night Double Feature—while All-Access Passes and tickets on sale let fans enjoy over 200 movies throughout the year. 14850
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Cornell Elves Backpack Program will accept donations of new backpacks with school supplies from Monday through Friday, August 25th-29th at its East Hill Office Building — 395 Pine Tree Road, Room 114 — to help families prepare for school. Senator Lea Webb will launch her third annual Back-to-School Supplies Drive with drop-off spots at her district office, local libraries, and other sites, and the Community Foundation of Tompkins County will hold a drive at Staples on Sunday, August 31st from 6-8 p.m. 14850
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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.
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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.
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AIDS Ride for Life
6 AM — Cass Park — Registration Required — Celebrate community spirit while cycling through beautiful routes to support a great cause.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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X Ambassadors Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying sounds of X Ambassadors on their North American tour.
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X Ambassadors Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — State Theatre of Ithaca — Tickets from $58 — Experience an electrifying evening with X Ambassadors at this iconic venue.
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Jazz Mondays with Dave Davies RhythmMakers
5:30-8:30 p.m. — South Hill Cider — $5 suggested donation — Enjoy live jazz and uplifting vibes while sipping on local cider.
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Celtic Thunder: An Evening of Music
7:30-9 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticket information not specified — Experience the greatest songs of Celtic Thunder with a heartfelt reunion.
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