New Gliders & Signs, Ribbon Cutting, Silent Movie Month & More

October 5, 2023

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New in Stewart Park: Signs and Gliders!

It was a busy week in Stewart Park, with the installation of two new gliders, a new illustrative park map and a new Erie Canal Interpretive Panel! Both signs were conceived of by Friends of Stewart Park, designed by Todd Edmonds of Iron Design, and made possible with a grant from the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. Thank you to the folks at ECNHC!

Thank you so much to the generous donors who have made the gliding bench swings possible. Jamie and Tammy Tedeschi and Todd and Erika Goodyear have donated a swing bench in honor of Tammy and Erika’s parents Elmer and Gerda Medgyaszay. The second swing has been donated by Charlene Temple in honor of her parents Alice and Frank.

Charlene, Tammy and Erika all expressed their wishes to help others create their own lovely memories in Stewart Park.

Ribbon Cutting and Tour

Rain or shine, Friends of Stewart Park, Wharton Studio Museum and Historic Ithaca invite you to a ribbon cutting and park tour this Saturday, October 7 at 10 AM. We know it looks like it will be raining (a lot!) but grab your umbrella, dress for the weather and help us celebrate the installation of a new Erie Canalway interpretive sign in Stewart Park.

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Party for the Park

Thank you again to everyone who came out for 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 presented the 2023 Stewartship Awards to 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.

Thanks again 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; and Dave Davies, Harry Aceto and Eric Aceto for the lively music.

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

Bero Architecture, Bousquet Holstein PLLC, City Harbor, Coughlin and Gerhart LLP, Fingerlakes Wealth Management, Iron Design, La Tourelle Hotel and Spa, The Plantsmen Nursery, Parkitects, Play by Design, Visions Federal Credit Union

Beverage Sponsors: Lucky Hare Brewing Company; Lakewood Vineyards; Personal Best Brewing; Ports of New York; Red Feet Wine Market & Spirit Provisions; South Hill Cider; Treleaven Wines & Wegmans.

From Wharton Studio Museum:

Join our Stewart Park revitalization partner Wharton Studio Museum for a month-long celebration of silent films and local movie history, featuring screenings with live music, an Anna May Wong film series, WSM's new exhibit at the Tompkins Center of History and Culture, the debut of the Silent City Film Festival at Deep Dive, and more! WSM thanks all its Silent Movie Month collaborating partners for their participation!

For all Silent Movie Month details visit the Wharton Studio Museum Website.

Thank you!

There is nothing better than seeing the water when walking along or relaxing on the Waterfront Trail! Thank you Cass Park Trail adopters - the Ithaca Dragon Boat Club - for helping us trim the fast growing vegetation along Inlet edge in Cass Park! Jorj Buchholz, Paula Loskamp, Elaina McCartney, Jennifer Harris, Ethan Jones, Amy Somchanhmavong, and Leslie Vincent all came out to help on a beautiful fall evening last week!

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Ribbon Cutting, Party Thanks, Silent Movie Month & More

September 28, 2023

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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:

Bero Architecture

Bousquet Holstein PLLC
Play By Design
City Harbor
Coughlin and Gerhart LLP

Fingerlakes Wealth Management

Iron Design

La Tourelle Hotel and Spa
The Plantsmen Nursery

Parkitects
Visions Federal Credit Union

Beverage Sponsors: Lucky Hare Brewing Company; Lakewood Vineyards; Personal Best Brewing; Ports of New York; Red Feet Wine Market & Spirit Provisions; South Hill Cider; Treleaven Wines & Wegmans

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.

RSVP FOR RIBBON CUTTING & TOUR