Community Calendar

Grammy-nominated Professor Louie & The Crowmatix from Woodstock, N.Y., have been expanding the borders of the Americana, roots, and blues genres since the early 2000s.

Their repertoire continually expands with songs from their 17 original albums, as well as music Louie learned and helped create with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group The Band. Louie collaborated with The Band for over 15 years, co-producing their last three CDs (including comeback hits "Atlantic City" and "Blind Willie McTell") and much of their '90s repertoire. (Fun fact: Rick Danko gave Louie the moniker "Professor Louie"!)

The group's connection with audiences helps create a family rapport, offering a show that is constantly evolving with elements of rock 'n' roll, blues, folk, and gospel.

Featuring:

• Professor Louie: Keyboards, vocals, accordion
• Frank Campbell: Bass, vocals
• Todd Mihan: Guitar
• Eric Puente: Drums

PICNIC
By William Inge | Directed by Ralph Zito | Feb 20 - Mar 1 | Opening Night: Feb 21

An elegant drama from an American master.

“I've always had the feeling, if I just had the chance, I could set the whole world on fire.” As a small Kansas town prepares for the annual Labor Day picnic, handsome young drifter Hal stirs up long dormant feelings amongst a group of repressed women, including Madge, a beauty queen who yearns for another life whenever she hears the train whistle blow. Disappointments, resentments, and rivalries simmer with the late summer swelter in William Inge’s Pulitzer Prize-winning classic about the power of attraction and the perils of unfulfilled desire.

For over 20 years, Ithaca area attractions, shops, and restaurants unite to host a community-wide celebration honoring PreK-12 educators and school staff. The celebration includes free and discounted events throughout Tompkins County. It's our way of saying thanks to educators & school staff everywhere for all of your hard work and dedication!

Teachers! We invite you to relax, refresh, and renew! Ithaca & Tompkins County area businesses come together to celebrate PreK-12 educators, offering entertainment, activities, family fun & discounts. Regardless of your role in an educational setting or location, Visit Ithaca welcomes you!
www.ithacalovesteachers.com
February 13-28, 2026

This is a free event. Educators and all staff working at educational institutions are welcome to attend with digital pass registration.

Special Exhibit
February 4 - March 6

Controversy is a constant in the realm of comics and video games. Visit the Gannett Gallery for a special exhibition examining these controversies and the communities that thrive regardless.

"Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing." — Arundhati Roy

This exhibition, on view in Tyler Art Gallery at SUNY Oswego from Jan. 27 through Feb. 26, features artwork by individuals exploring concepts of femininity—whether they identify as women, men, trans, or non-binary.

The goal of the collection is to explore various expressions of femininity and what it means to embrace them. This allows for an intersectional approach to feminism, examining how the connections between race, age, gender dysphoria, and queerness impact people across a spectrum of identities.

Exhibition Details:

• Featured Artists: Quinn Alexander Hunter, Robin Tobias, Mads Leach, and John Michael Byrd.
• Location: Tyler Art Gallery, SUNY Oswego.
• Dates: Jan. 27 – Feb. 26.

This year, the Victorian Lady antique shop in Oneida is on a mission to collect and distribute warm winter coats and accessories to help neighbors facing hardship during these difficult times.

“If you would like to help make someone's winter a little warmer, we would be most grateful!” says Ms. Gerri Gray, the shop’s proprietor. “We are holding the coat drive throughout the fall and winter.” She added, “We also plan to host a few food giveaways, so if anyone wishes to donate any canned food (including pet food) and/or other non-perishable items, they can bring them to the shop during our regular business hours or simply leave them on our front porch.”

Donations of new and gently-used coats, scarves, and gloves are being accepted every Monday and Saturday from noon until 5 p.m. and on all other days by appointment only. The shop, which was featured on Lite 98.7, is located at 302 Main Street, Oneida, NY (at the corner of Stone).

Support the 2025-26 United Way of Cayuga County campaign with family, friends, and a pint at participating Cayuga County businesses!

Support the campaign by visiting participating Cayuga County businesses.

PICNIC
By William Inge | Directed by Ralph Zito | Feb 20 - Mar 1 | Opening Night: Feb 21

An elegant drama from an American master.

“I've always had the feeling, if I just had the chance, I could set the whole world on fire.” As a small Kansas town prepares for the annual Labor Day picnic, handsome young drifter Hal stirs up long dormant feelings amongst a group of repressed women, including Madge, a beauty queen who yearns for another life whenever she hears the train whistle blow. Disappointments, resentments, and rivalries simmer with the late summer swelter in William Inge’s Pulitzer Prize-winning classic about the power of attraction and the perils of unfulfilled desire.

For over 20 years, Ithaca area attractions, shops, and restaurants unite to host a community-wide celebration honoring PreK-12 educators and school staff. The celebration includes free and discounted events throughout Tompkins County. It's our way of saying thanks to educators & school staff everywhere for all of your hard work and dedication!

Teachers! We invite you to relax, refresh, and renew! Ithaca & Tompkins County area businesses come together to celebrate PreK-12 educators, offering entertainment, activities, family fun & discounts. Regardless of your role in an educational setting or location, Visit Ithaca welcomes you!
www.ithacalovesteachers.com
February 13-28, 2026

This is a free event. Educators and all staff working at educational institutions are welcome to attend with digital pass registration.

"Li’l Sprouts" parent and child classes provide a gentle Waldorf morning designed for the very young and their caregivers. Led by Master Teacher Karen Lonsky, the program offers indoor and outdoor play spaces where babies and toddlers under age 3 can explore a nurturing rhythm that supports play, imagination, and imitation.

The sessions include interacting with your little one through activities like snack preparation, movement, circle games, and nature exploration. Guided by an experienced Waldorf teacher, caregivers will also discuss parenting topics such as:

• Early childhood discipline
• Healthy home rhythms
• Media and technology in family life
• Mealtime with children
• Attendance: Available as a drop-in class or a series of seven Mondays this early spring.
• Audience: For children under age 3 and their parents or caregivers.