Something Amuse-ing! Handmade in America Fest July 5 from 12-6

 Press Bay Alley (118 W Green St in Downtown Ithaca) has a new storefront, Amuse: Modern Cottage Industry!  The Grand Opening is Tuesday July 1st with the Ribbon Cutting Wednesday July 2nd 11am.

Amuse presents a fresh take on "Handmade in America" with one of a kind gifts in small packages for the whole family. Cottage Industry production has been on the rise and makers from across the country are creating the things people need and love right in their living rooms. Amuse showcases over 50 such American Makers and likened to “Etsy in a store”. All of the Makers at Amuse are US based, 40% are local to Ithaca and the surrounding area. No product at Amuse is over $50 and everything possesses function and/or exceptional whimsy! 

 To celebrate the exiting new development in Press Bay Alley (formally the Ithaca Journal Building) Amuse and surrounding businesses will sponsor a Handmade In America Fest Saturday July 5th from 12-6pm. Come celebrate the day after Independence Day In Press Bay!

All Day temp tattoos and hula hoops FREE
All Day DJ stylings of Fellow Traveler FREE
All Day kids crafts with local artists (and Maker's of products at Amuse) Susan Keough & Molly Bargar FREE
12-2pm Face painting by local artist Daniel Lisbe FREE 12:30-2pm Music by Miss Turn-up and the Sprouts featuring Miss Angie FREE
2-4pm Jewlery Making class at Ithaca Generator $16
2-4pm Fiddle Busking by Brian Burke FREE
4pm Music by State of Floral FREE
4pm Product Development Roundtable with IG FREE
5-6pm Zumba! FREE

Vending in the first space in Press Bay just for the event:
Bellwether Hard Cider
Keeley's Cheese Co.
Celia's Ice Pops

Kristina Thelen previously owned and operated Funky Junk on The Commons and Funky Fresh on Taughannock Blvd, specializing in upcycled furniture. She recently closed that business to devote all of her energy in this new boutique storefront downtown. Kristina is thrilled to develop business back downtown and especially in the Press Bay Alley space!

To contact Amuse:
www.IthacaisAmusing.com ithacaisamusing@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/amusemoderncottageindustry ph. 607.216.8146
Amuse Store Hours:
Mon 11-5pm Tues closed (except opening day 10-6pm) Wed 11-5pm Thursday 11-7pm
Friday 11-8pm Sat 11-8pm Sun 11-4pm

The Vikings have Landed!

Adventure! Imagination! Music! The Hangar Theatre has done it again! They’ve blown me away with Yo Vikings! The first show of this year’s Kiddstuff season.

Yo Vikings! Is the tale of Emma, a charming, imaginative 5^th grader who has a tendency to embody every new subject she learns about, much to the chagrin of her teacher, classmates, and sometimes family. Always looking for adventure, Emma’s life is changed when the librarian helps her discover the world of the Vikings. With some determination (and help from brother Ollie), she sails on to win the hearts of her school and town.

It may take a while for Emma the Red to bring her friends around, but the Hangar audience was won over before the first song has ended. The play itself is finely crafted by Marcus Stevens (book and lyrics) and Sam Willmott (music), and based on a book (and inspired by a true story!) by Judy Schachner. Skillfully directed and choreographed, this production is rounded out with a talented and engaging cast. Yo Vikings! is possibly the best Kiddstuff Show I’ve seen at the Hangar!  If this is a taste of the season to come, I cannot wait! We brought along my son’s 5 year old friend, who had never seen live theatre before. As the show ended, I think he summed it up perfectly, “That. Was. Awesome!”

Yo Vikings! Is sold out for Friday’s performances, but there are still tickets available for Saturday. All tickets are just $9 each. Tickets can be purchased online at the Hangar Box office, or by calling 607.273.ARTS ( 2787).The rest of Hangar’s Kiddstuff Season are listed below. This season’s Mainstage productions also have one show that is kid friendly, “Around the World in 80 Days” (recommended for around 8 and up), playing June 26-July 5.

Bunnicula

July 3 - 5 
Based on the popular story by James and Deborah Howe, BUNNICULA is a quirky rabbit, who may or may not be a bunny vampire! It is up to the family's cat and dog to solve the hilarious mystery.

Hare and Tortoise

July 17 - 19
One of Aesop's most famous fables depicts Tortoise and Hare, best friends but complete opposites in every way.  In a story that spans all the seasons of the year, we witness the greatest race ever, all the way to its nail biting finish.

The Little Prince
July 24 - 26
A world weary Aviator crash lands in the Sahara and meets the remarkable Little Prince to learn of his magical journey from his tiny planet to our own, as he teaches us "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly."

The Pirates of Penzance Jr.
August 7 - 9 
Sail the swashbuckling seas in Gilbert and Sullivan's classic operetta! Performed by the Hangar's Next Generation School of Theatre, this exuberant adventure of pirates, police and major generals is sure to delight the entire family.

Kids movies for $1 all summer long!

Regal Cinemas has announced they will be offering $1 movies all summer long and this year ITHACA'S THEATRE IS PARTICIPATING!!!


Beginning July 1, Regal will offer children's movies every Tuesday and Wednesday for 9 weeks this summer, your local Regal Cinemas Theater will show a PG or G-rated movie at 10 a.m. Both movies play both days. Admission is just $1 for everyone.

Regal Cinema’s Summer Express movie lineup: