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Homecoming Players to present 30th anniversary reading of legendary Broadway bomb

The original Broadway production was so badly received, it ran once. In reaction, in the pages of the New York Times, noted theatre critic Frank Rich said, "A visit to 'Moose Murders' is what will separate the connoisseurs of Broadway disaster from mere dilettantes for many moons to come."

In a vacuum left by the NHL lockout, local hockey teams keep providing family fun

The world of hockey fandom has breathed a collective sigh of relief over the last few days, as the lumbering machine that is the National Hockey League awakens from a nap and prepares to end a three-month lockout next weekend. For fans in several dozen communities in the United States and Canada, though, hockey has continued unabated thanks to "minor professional" leagues like the AHL and ECHL.

In a friendly little video, Ithaca College offers behind-the-scenes peek at their New Year tradition

It's a tradition that dates back to the 1965 opening of Ithaca College's Towers, the twin residence halls that loom over the hilltop campus, but one that's barely noticed by the students who've lived there, for a year or so each, for nearly fifty years. As each calendar year turns to the next, IC's towers shine the year's numbers on the town below, and change at midnight on New Year's Eve.

Lots to do on New Year's Eve in Ithaca

It may be a Monday night, but it's also New Year's Eve. Many folks are preparing tasty treats at home, including such locavore delicacies as Piggery cold cuts or pate, but still more are planning a night on the town with food, music, libations, or all of the above.

Homecoming Players holding one-act play contest for February production

Social justice is the theme of a one-act play contest being held this fall by the Homecoming Players. The Ithaca-based theatre company will produce a trio of winning plays in late February, selected from submissions received by the December 31st contest deadline.

The flavors of fall produce mean simple fare and comfort food

For some, the fall weather ushers in a renewed interest in the familiar flavors of comfort food. We love this change of seasons in the kitchen -- the warming sensation of autumn’s first squash soup reminds us of slipping on a cozy sweater -- but while we embrace that familiarity, we also welcome the opportunity to incorporate bold flavors with the heartier vegetables of the last few harvests. Here are some of our favorite ways to pack a flavorful fall punch for your palate.

Ithaca College Theatre presents locally grown musical version of "Legally Blonde"

"Legally Blonde," the goofy 2001 movie starring Reese Witherspoon as an underachieving blonde sorority girl who follows an ex to Harvard Law, has a new lease on life as a musical, developed for the Broadway stage and being performed this week and next at Ithaca College.

Out Loud Chorus will host anti-bullying concert in Downtown Ithaca

The Out Loud Chorus, an Ithaca-based community chorus that welcomes singers regardless of sexual orientation, is the host chorus for "It Gets Better! A Celebration of the Dignity for All Students Act," an anti-bullying concert this Thursday night, October 25th at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Downtown Ithaca.

New Collegetown bar and music venue to open with Ithaca College bands on stage

The last couple of years, Collegetown bars have been closing, not opening -- but this weekend, the Ithaca neighborhood just off the Cornell campus gets a brand new venue. The Gates opens Friday, October 5th in the basement spot formerly occupied by the Chariot and, briefly, Mango Restaurant.

Top picks and hidden gems at this weekend's GrassRoots Festival

The 22nd annual Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance is right around the corner, and they don’t call this festival a “music-lover’s paradise” for nothing.

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Homecoming Players to present 30th anniversary reading of legendary Broadway bomb

In a vacuum left by the NHL lockout, local hockey teams keep providing family fun

In a friendly little video, Ithaca College offers behind-the-scenes peek at their New Year tradition

Lots to do on New Year's Eve in Ithaca

Homecoming Players holding one-act play contest for February production

The flavors of fall produce mean simple fare and comfort food

Ithaca College Theatre presents locally grown musical version of "Legally Blonde"

Out Loud Chorus will host anti-bullying concert in Downtown Ithaca

New Collegetown bar and music venue to open with Ithaca College bands on stage

Top picks and hidden gems at this weekend's GrassRoots Festival

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