Incredible Party for the Park music and raffle prizes!

September 9, 2020

Preparations for next week's Party for the Park are in full swing. We've lined up some fun musical performances from talented local musicians, and have received dozens of incredible gifts we will be raffling off. Read on to learn more about the P4P musical guests, raffle prizes, and sponsors!

RAFFLE SPOTLIGHT

This year's 5th Annual Party for the Park may be virtual, but the prizes are tangible! Head to www.friendsofstewartpark.org to buy raffle tickets for our prizes from local artisans, shops, and photographers. Wonderful new raffle prizes are popping up every day! The more tickets you buy, the greater your chances are to win -- and the more you'll be supporting Stewart Park revitalization! It’s a win-win!

Thank you to the businesses and artists who have kindly donated raffle prizes:

MUSICIAN SPOTLIGHT

STRING THEORY

String Theory features violinist Ariana Kim, fiddler/guitarist Tim Ball, fiddler/mandolinist (and Friends of Stewart Park Executive Director) Rick Manning, and guitarist Tom Hodgson performing an eclectic blend of fiddle tunes. These artists come from different musical traditions, but share a love of fiddle music.

FRANK RAPONI

Frequently seen around town doing solo shows or playing with one of his bands (The Small Kings, Terrapin Station, The Smoking Loons), we're delighted to have Frank lend his vocal and guitar talents to Friends of Stewart Park for the evening.

NELLIA MATTSON

Nellia may only be 12 years old, but she has been writing songs and playing guitar and ukulele for over 4 years. Either solo or with band, OA, she’s played original songs and covers at Agava, Brookton’s Market, Lot 10, The Haunt, the Bernie Milton Pavilion, and for over 1,200 people at ICSD’s staff convocation in 2018. When not playing music, she can be found doing theatre, making art, skiing and longboarding.

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

THANK YOU ALSO TO EVENT SPONSORS:

Coughlin & Gerhart
Fingerlakes Wealth ManagemeIron Design
Parkitects
Play by Design
T.G. Miller
Taitem Engineering
Tompkins Trust Company

Playground Joy

We have been so happy watching families enjoying the new playground. We treasure these moments.

Andrew’s parents explain how much the new accessible playground means to their family.

Note: While we love to see kids on the playground, a reminder that Coronavirus is still a concern. Please have kids who can wear a mask wear one when interacting with other kids, and remind them to use social distancing. We recommend having hand sanitizer along to use as well.

MORE PARK & TRAIL NEWS

EDUCATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT
Stewart Park Minute Videos

Have you seen Susan Holland of Historic Ithaca a share the history of the Cascadilla Boathouse? Check out this and all the videos in the FSP series the Stewart Park Minute. FSP staff and associates give insight as to how the park started, the history the Wharton Brothers movie studio and why there's no more swimming in Stewart Park. Check out all the videos and look for more to come at the FSP YouTube channel.

PERFORMING ARTS
Stewart Park continues its history as a cultural hub in Ithaca as the venue for a new show:

We all need an excuse to laugh right now!
ENTER: THE FAN! A socially distanced, masked, family-friendly farce, and FREE COMMUNITY EVENT! Presented by The Cherry.

September 17–26 at Stewart Park

COVID-safety limits gathering sizes — reserve your spot now and avoid disappointment!

The Cherry also collaborated with Wharton Studio Museum to present The Missing Chapter, in Stewart Park in 2018 and now through Walk This Play.

Walk this Play
Wharton Studio Museum and The Cherry Arts invite you to experience original headphone walking plays during this socially-distanced summer, or any time of the year!

"The Missing Chapter" -- which takes place in Stewart Park and is set against the backdrop of the Wharton Studio era, while "Storm Country" looks at early blue collar life on and around Cayuga Lake.

WALK THIS PLAY is a download hub where two unique local audio theatrical experiences that take place in the great outdoors can be accessed for the first time, and on your schedule! If you missed ""The Missing Chapter" -- which takes place in Stewart Park and is set against the backdrop of the Wharton Studio era -- and "Storm Country" when they came out, now's your chance! Follow this link to the download page and for a $5. minimum donation, you can Walk This Play! https://www.thecherry.org/walk-this-play/

MEMORIES
Send FSP your Stewart Park Pics

July 4, 2021 will be Stewart Park's centennial as a public park.

Help celebrate 100 years by sending us your Stewart Park pictures from the past! send to memories@friendsofstewartpark.org

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