Jazz Thursdays with MAQ at South Hill Cider, and Ithakaraoke with a live band at Deep Dive. On Friday, First Friday Gallery Night all over downtown Ithaca, including First Friday Fires at Press Bay. Happy hour with GoGone at Deep Dive. Cole Dumond at South Hill Cider. London McDaniel at the Antlers. And Ariel Arbisser and her band at Hopshire Farm …

December 29, Christmas 1: Isa 61:10—62:5; Ps 147:12-20; Gal 3:23—4:7; John 1:1-18

Here’s a special New Year’s edition of the 14850 Happenings events calendar! Celebrating the New Year in and around the Ithaca area For your New Year’s Eve! The Ampersand Project is playing Grist Iron Brewing starting at 5. Deep Dive has Heavy Bone and the Good Time Zydeco Band, New Plants, Vicious Fishes, the Newman Brothers, and DJ Gourd, with mu…

Thursday afternoon, the Giant Chanukah Gelt Drop at the Cayuga Heights Fire Station. The Rongo Band with Richie Stearns at South Hill Cider. And Ithakaraoke with a Live Band at Deep Dive. Friday, a Kwanzaa Celebration at the Enfield Community Center. Cuban music with Alejandro Ruiz at South Hill Cider. Not Neil at Brookton’s Market. London McDaniel…

December 22, Advent 4: Mic 5:2-5a; Ps 80:1-7; Heb 10:1-10; Luke 1:39-56

Thursday afternoon, a Holiday Food Market at Press Bay! Jazz Thursdays with Free Tradicals and Dave Davies at South Hill Cider, then Ithakaraoke with a live band at Deep Dive. Friday, Tru Bleu at Summerhill Brewing, London McDaniel at the Antlers, Blue Christmas: A service of hope for the grieving, sad, or lonely this Christmas season at the Newfie…

Thursday Richie stearns and Friends at South Hill Cider and Taksim at Brookton’s Market, then Ithakaraoke with a live band at Deep Dive. Friday afternoon a Newfield Community Blood Drive at the Newfield fire hall. London McDaniel at the Antlers, Laura Holmes and Jumbletron at Brookton’s Market. Ugly Sweater Karaoke at Liquid State Brewing, and Phes…

Hosts Sully Fogel and Luke Horchler's characters continue their discussion on Pixar in their final conversation, held somewhere at the end of time. They delve into Lee Unkrich's "Coco," unpack its themes surrounding death and legacy, and wrap up all loose ends.

First-year hosts Dylan Long and Christopher Meadows wrap up their horror-themed semester with a deep dive into their favorite films of the year as well as a discussion of John Carpenter's 1982 masterpiece, "The Thing."

Thursday afternoon the Trumansburg Community Chorus is performing at the Wide Awake Bakery shop in Franklin Plaza, and it’s Jazz Thursdays with MAQ at South Hill Cider. Friday is First Friday Gallery Night all over, as well as Bandcamp Friday, so buy some local music! Movie night at the Newfield Public Library with “The Wild Robot.” Happy hour with…

First-year host Johnny Lisi is joined by Sports editor Flynn Hynes and junior Ryan Collins to discuss all things 2024 in sports, from IC athletics to the Olympic stage. Edited by junior Mila Ventura.

December 1, Advent 1: Zech 14:1-9; Ps 50; 1 Thess 3:6-13; Luke 21:25-33

Sophomores Ethan Kaufman and Oliver K. Johnson break down the '90s music nerd canon and discuss their favorite albums from each year of the decade. 0:00 Intro 04:40 '90 to '93 24:44 '94 to '96 44:57 '97 to '99 1:05:59 Outro

Friday, London McDaniel at the Antlers, Vance Gilbert at a Night Eagle Cafe folk music show at the Savage Club, Driftwood for the first of two shows at Ransom Steele Tavern, and a Max Childs Black Friday Dance Party with guest Anthony Mansfield at Deep Dive. For your Saturday, Jennie Lowe Stearns at South Hill Cider and Driftwood at Ransom Steele T…

October 6, Proper 22: Gen 2:18-24; Ps 8; Heb 2:1-18; Mark 10:2-16

First-year host Johnny Lisi sits down with assistant coach Mary Mazella and graduate guard June Dickson to discuss the Bombers women's basketball team. Edited by junior Mila Ventura.

Sophomores Ethan Kaufman and Georgie Gassaro break down the tumultuous relationships within Fleetwood Mac and rank every song from the band's seminal 1977 masterpiece, "Rumours." 0:00 Intro 07:14 #12 - #9 20:26 #8 - #5 34:43 #4 - #1 52:50 Outro

Dr. James Touchton preaching. November 17, Proper 28: Dan 12; Ps 16; Heb 10:31-39; Mark 13:14-23

Hosts sophomore Sully Fogel and junior Luke Horchler's characters discuss the dystopian short stories of sci-fi writer Kurt Vonnegut and the desolation and humanity of Andrew Stanton's "WALL-E."

First-year hosts Dylan Long and Christopher Meadows discuss David Cronenberg's sci-fi horror classic "The Fly" (1986).

Thursday, the K-HOUSE Karaoke Lounge 10th anniversary party at K-HOUSE! Richie Stearns & Friends at South Hill Cider and Ithakaraoke with a live band at Deep Dive. Friday, a culinary benefit for chefs affected by Hurricane Helene at Bright Leaf Vineyard in King Ferry! It’s a walk-around tasting put on by a group of Finger Lakes chefs. A Johnny Dowd…

November 10, Proper 27: 1 Kings 17:8-16; Ps 146; Heb 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44

Sophomores Ethan Kaufman and Riley Freedman rank their top 10 favorite films from Japan's animation powerhouse Studio Ghibli and discuss the legacy of director Hayao Miyazaki. 0:00 Intro 03:48 #13 - #9 19:03 #8 - #4 40:27 #3 - #1 1:00:12 Outro

First-year hosts Alise Polselli and Chloe Sachs break down highlights from the recent F1 Brazil Grand Prix. Edited by Nick DiNino.

Sophomore hosts Zoe Broyles and Camilla Mischka discuss the recent passing of One Direction member Liam Payne.

November 3, All Saints observed: Ecclesiasticus 44:1-14; Psalm 149; Ephesians 1:11-23; Luke 6:20-36

Sophomore host Kaeleigh Banda interviews members of The Ithacan's editorial board to get a behind-the-scenes look at the Winter Sports Preview. Banda spoke with junior Sports editor Flynn Hynes, senior assistant Sports editor David Schurter, sophomore assistant Photo editor Lucia Iandolo and first-year Design editor Kaiden Chandler. Edited by sopho…

Thursday Jazz Thursdays with MAQ at South Hill Cider and IthaKaraoke with a live band at Deep Dive. Friday, Cuban Music with Alejandro Ruiz at South Hill Cider, London McDaniel at the Antlers, Ben Folds at the State Theatre, Billy Prine at the Hangar Theatre, and Ithaca Underground presents Extra Life, BRIAN! and La Llorona at Sacred Root Kava Loun…

First-year host Johnny Lisi sits down with head coach Mike Blakely-Armitage and senior Matt Matros to discuss the Bombers swimming and diving team. Edited by junior Mila Ventura.

Sophomores Ethan Kaufman and Sam Zaslow-Braverman rank their top 10 albums of the decade so far. 0:00 Intro 03:12 #10 - #7 22:02 #6 - #4 40:31 #3 - #1 1:01:01 Outro

Hosts sophomore Sully Fogel and junior Luke Horchler's characters discuss the surrealist paintings of Salvador Dali while stuck in a prison circa 2040.

First-year hosts Alise Polselli and Chloe Sachs break down highlights from the recent F1 Mexico Grand Prix. Edited by Nick DiNino.

First-year hosts Dylan Long and Christopher Meadows are joined by first-year Nico Benjamin to conduct a horror-themed bracket. Through four rounds of discussion, they determine which icons of the genre would win in a fight.

Thursday the last Freeville Farmers Market at Hopshire of the season! Truck and Treat at the Enfield Volunteer Fire Company. The Comb Down at Deep Dive for Halloween. Friday, First Friday Gallery Night all around downtown, Happy Hour with GoGone at Deep Dive. London McDaniel plays at the Antlers. And later, New Planets and Blood Diamonds at Deep Di…

Sophomore host Kaeleigh Banda breaks down the top stories in News, Sports and Life & Culture in The Ithacan. This week, Banda spoke with first-year Johnny Lisi, sophomore Georgie Gassaro and junior Kai Lincke. Edited by sophomore Mei Dennison.

Sophomores Ethan Kaufman and Rachel Garrity reminisce over Disney nostalgia and rank their top 10 favorite films from the "House of Mouse." 0:00 Intro 03:04 #12 - #9 13:03 #8 - #5 26:17 #4 - #1 40:27 Outro

October 27, Proper 25: Isa 59:9-20; Ps 13; Heb 5:11—6:12; Mark 10:46-52

First-year hosts Alise Polselli and Chloe Sachs break down the recent United States Grand Prix and how it will affect the F1 standings. Edited by Nick DiNino.

Sophomore hosts Zoe Broyles and Camilla Mischka bring on sophomore Maddie Schnitzlein to discuss the behind-the-scenes of being a disc jockey and how she found a passion for house music.

In this week's episode of The Pulse of Ithaca, Pete and Michael bring you the latest in Ithaca’s music scene, from Fall Creek Brass Band to the epic “Halloween” funk party with The Comb Down. Plus, we cover the 3rd Annual Halloween Classic XC Bike Ride—costumes, bikes, and all the spooky fun you need! The hosts also discuss the results of the "Best…

First-year host Johnny Lisi sits down with head coach Mindy Quigg and graduate assistant Camryn Hart to discuss the Bombers women's soccer team. Edited by junior Mila Ventura.

Sophomores Ethan Kaufman and Anna Smith rank their favorite characters and episodes from the hit anime "Death Note." 0:00 Intro 03:48 Top 5 Characters 22:30 Top 5 Episodes 50:10 Outro

October 20, Proper 24; Isa 53:4-12; Ps 91; Heb 4:12-16; Mark 10:35-45

Hosts sophomore Sully Fogel and junior Luke Horchler's characters meet in 2014 to discuss the work of surrealist screenwriter Charlie Kaufman, namely "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" (2004) and "Synecdoche, New York" (2008).

First-year host Alise Polselli welcomes listeners to "The Cooldown Room," a brand-new series from The Ithacan following the world of Formula 1 racing. Episodes will cover important highlights during race weeks as well as track history, spotlights on key F1 racers and events and more! In this premiere episode, Polselli lays some foundation by coveri…

First-year hosts Dylan Long and Christopher Meadows discuss Damien Leone's "Terrifier 2" (2022), the bold and bloody sequel to the 2016 original.

First-year host Johnny Lisi sits down with senior Natalie Descalso to discuss the Bombers field hockey team and their upcoming Morgan's Message game. Edited by junior Mila Ventura.

October 13, Proper 23: Amos 5:6-15; Ps 90; Heb 3:1-6; Mark 10:17-31

Sophomores Ethan Kaufman, Sully Fogel and Braedy Dilger rank their favorite movies from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. 0:00 Intro 02:57 #11 - #8 14:15 #7 - #4 27:13 #3 - #1 45:01 Outro

Sophomore hosts Zoe Broyles and Camilla Mischka take a look at Lana Del Rey's wedding, Chappell Roan's politics and the new Netflix true-crime documentary, "Monsters." Then, a larger discussion on P. Diddy's crimes and the greater social media reaction to them.