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Crossroads will host benefit concert for families affected by Groton house fire

The Crossroads Bar & Grille at the corner of Triphammer Road and Peruville Road in Lansing will host a concert this Thursday evening to benefit Groton residents displaced by a house fire in Groton. The concert will feature Tru Bleu and Blues Station.

Charity concert at The Nines is grand finale for WVBR's University of Rock competition

"Something for everyone," says Rebecca Greene, promotions director at WVBR, about this Saturday night's "University of Rock" concert at The Nines in Collegetown. Marking the grand finale of an eight-week-long competition among three local student bands, the concert is also a fundraiser for the SPCA of Tompkins County.

Staged reading Sunday of Jack Gilroy play "The Predator" about drone warfare

Groups around the country are performing or staging readings of Jack Gilroy's anti-drone-warfare play "The Predator," and the Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga is hosting a reading this Sunday afternoon at the St. Catherine of Siena parish hall. The 1pm performance is free and open to the public, and will be followed by a cast talkback and discussion.

BBC version of "House of Cards" provides backdrop to Thatcher's passing

After enjoying the entire first season of the Netflix original series "House of Cards," based on novels by British politician and author Michael Dobbs, we decided to move on to the early '90s BBC adaptation. By coincidence, we finished watching last night, within hours of Baroness Thatcher's death.

Cornell Cinema brings fungus flick "Now, Forager" to Ithaca's uniquely foodie audience

It could be the plot of a forgotten mid '90s romantic comedy featuring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan as the thirtysomething NYC couple that makes a living -- barely -- by foraging for mushrooms and selling them to upscale Manhattan restaurants. In fact, "Now, Forager" is the brainchild of mycologist Jason Cortlund, and it's coming to Cornell Cinema this weekend.

Trivia Night: Variations on a Theme at Agava Restaurant

Trivia Night at Agava Restaurant: Thursdays at 10pm

This is part of a continuing series of articles that will survey and review trivia contests throughout Ithaca. The recent proliferation of Trivia Nights has enlivened the scene in bars and restaurants on nights that are traditionally slow for the industry – Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Trivia Night: A challenge for the esoteric mind at Mahogany Grill

Trivia Night at Mahogany Grill: Tuesdays at 9:30pm

This is the first in a series of articles that will survey and review trivia contests throughout Ithaca. The recent proliferation of Trivia Nights has enlivened the scene in bars and restaurants on nights that are traditionally slow for the industry – Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

The Destination playing at benefit for Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services

The Destination, a nine-piece dance band that plays R&B, Latin-influenced jazz, swing, funk, and disco will play this weekend at a dance to benefit Suicide Prevention & Crisis Service of Tompkins County. The dance is Saturday, March 2nd, from 7-10pm at the Beverly J. Martin Elementary School gym.

"Brothers, Sing On!" the theme for Saturday's Ithaca Gay Men's Chorus concert

This Saturday is the spring concert for the Ithaca Gay Men's Chorus, entitled "Brothers, Sing On!" Tickets are available for $11 in advance or at the door for $15 for the concert, which will be held at 8pm on March 2nd at the First Baptist Church, adjacent to Dewitt Park in Downtown Ithaca.

Mayor Myrick will serve as emcee as Cinemapolis hosts 3rd annual Awards Night gala

While Hollywood's glitterati gather at the Dolby Theatre this Sunday night, movie fans in Ithaca will be rubbing elbows at the third annual fundraising gala at Cinemapolis. Mayor Svante Myrick will serve as master of ceremonies for the event, which runs from 7pm until the Best Picture winner is announced.

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Crossroads will host benefit concert for families affected by Groton house fire

Charity concert at The Nines is grand finale for WVBR's University of Rock competition

Staged reading Sunday of Jack Gilroy play "The Predator" about drone warfare

BBC version of "House of Cards" provides backdrop to Thatcher's passing

Cornell Cinema brings fungus flick "Now, Forager" to Ithaca's uniquely foodie audience

Trivia Night: Variations on a Theme at Agava Restaurant

Trivia Night at Agava Restaurant: Thursdays at 10pm

Trivia Night: A challenge for the esoteric mind at Mahogany Grill

Trivia Night at Mahogany Grill: Tuesdays at 9:30pm

The Destination playing at benefit for Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services

"Brothers, Sing On!" the theme for Saturday's Ithaca Gay Men's Chorus concert

Mayor Myrick will serve as emcee as Cinemapolis hosts 3rd annual Awards Night gala

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