Party for the Park Thanks, Ribbon Cutting & Silent Movie Month

Ribbon Cutting, Party Thanks, Silent Movie Month & More
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Thank you to everyone who bought tickets or donated to Party for the Park, Friends of Stewart Park and Wharton Studio Museum’s 8th annual fundraiser! All proceeds from the event support park revitalization!

FSP and WSM were gratified to present the 2023 Stewartship Awards, which recognize our dedicated partners and volunteers, to these deserving honorees: Ithaca Sunrise Rotary, Rob Lilly of the City of Ithaca’s Department of Works, Jim D'Alterio of the Ithaca Youth Bureau, and Liz Khlomann of the Ithaca Youth Bureau.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

  • Dede Hatch, Buffalo Street Books, Cinemapolis, Ithaca College Theatre and Liquid State Brewing for donating items for our raffle prizes.

  • The incomparable Scott Wiggins and John Parmelee for everything bar related.

  • Plenty of Posies for the cheerful flowers.

  • Mayor Laura Lewis and Assemblymember Anna Kelles for their remarks.

  • Dave Davies, Harry Aceto and Eric Aceto for the lively music.

  • Cornell students Amy, Kimberly and Madeline from Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority Inc; and Aurora and Owen for their help.

  • Frank and Seth for set up and take down.

  • Chef Jack Cesari & Company for the food and Maryann F. for dessert.


The 8th Annual Party for the Park was made possible by these Generous Sponsors:

Friends of Stewart Park, Wharton Studio Museum and Historic Ithaca invite you to a ribbon cutting and park tour Saturday, October 7 at 10 AM. We will be celebrating the installation of a new Erie Canalway interpretive sign in Stewart Park.

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