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September, 2013

I had heard about the covered bridge in Newfield; it was the oldest of its kind. Or was it the biggest? I could not remember exactly, but I seemed to recall it was something impressive for a covered bridge. But to be honest it never seemed thrilling enough to warrant a trip to see it….read more

Happy Birthday, Johnson Museum!

Party like it's 1973 for the 40th Birthday Bash

By Lindsay Kurz 09.19.2013

This Friday evening the Johnson Museum celebrates its 40th anniversary as well as the opening of its five fall exhibits. A special lineup of artsy concert performances, music, and a reception get the festivities going and a and ’70s-themed dance party continues the revelry late into the night. Here is the evening’s schedule of events…read more

Porchfest

Take a Stroll, Catch some Tunes

By Lindsay Kurz 09.13.2013

This Sunday is the seventh annual Porchfest! If you have never been, Porchfest is an Ithaca music festival held on the porches of houses in downtown Fall Creek and Northside neighborhoods. This year music-goers can wander the neighborhood streets and hear over 100 bands playing on various porches. Maps are created to show what bands…read more

A Foodie Delight

F. Oliver's Oils and Vinegars

By Lindsay Kurz 09.10.2013

Several years ago I wrote a review (for another outlet) about what I describe as ‘one food wonders,’ or ‘OFW’ for short. These are the food joints that sell only type of edible…only rice pudding, or only mac n’ cheese, or only cupcakes. Period. Like skinny jeans and fedoras, OFWs seem to cluster in the…read more

A Country Fair

The Ellis Hollow Community Fair

By Lindsay Kurz 09.07.2013

For a sweet, old-time, country fair, head to the Ellis Hollow Fair today at the Ellis Hollow Community Center. With horse drawn wagon rides for kids and a berry pie stand, there is a homespun feel to this small fair. Each year the Ellis Hollow community comes together to put on this fair to raise…read more

Life's So Sweet

An Evening of Chocolate Tasting!

By Lindsay Kurz 09.06.2013

While sadly, I cannot attend, I wanted to share what looks to be a very delicious event: Tomorrow, Life’s So Sweet, the chocolate shop downtown, will host an evening of chocolate tasting! The event, “Chocolate After Hours,” will feature unlimited samples, and chocolate and soda fountain demonstrations. My hope is that this turns out to…read more

Enchanted Garden

A Visit to the Ithaca Children's Garden

By Lindsay Kurz 09.04.2013

A hot day at the end of summer seemed like an opportunity to fit in one last picnic lunch before the weather begins to turn, and so I found myself this afternoon at the Ithaca Children’s Garden. Likely you’ve seen the colorful sign at the entrance of Ithaca Children’s Garden on your way out of…read more

Don't Throw that in the Trash!

A Guide to Selling, Donating, or Trading your Stuff

By Lindsay Kurz 09.01.2013

Rather than ‘spring cleaning,’ it is always the onset of fall that gets me in the mood to clean out, to start anew, to get organized. Likely this urge stems from past years of preparing for the start of the school year. In any case, with September upon us it is time to clear the…read more

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