Posts by Felix Teitelbaum
What’s Next Ithaca? Free Speech and Media Literacy – Sunday, October 5 at South Hill Cider
Join us for What’s Next Ithaca? an in person conversation about media literacy, free speech, and the state of the free press. October 5 at 6pm at South Hill Cider. Panelists will include: Cyndy Sheibe, Executive Director of Project Look Sharp which enhances learning through media literacy. Mickey Huff, Professor of Journalism at Ithaca College, Director…
Read MoreAdd Your Input to the City of Ithaca’s 2026 Sidewalk Improvement Plan by August 10, 2025.
The City of Ithaca is looking for input to plan its 2026 sidewalk improvement work. Walk your neighborhoods solo, with neighbors—or even with your Common Council Member—to help find the sidewalks in your neighborhood that need repair or replacement most. You know your neighborhood best. Which sidewalks are most heavily used? Which are used by…
Read MoreFederal Funding Eliminated – Protect Community Media TODAY
As many of you are probably aware, the federal government is gutting funds for public media. While WRFI has directly received very little federal support over the years, these cuts will still affect us. And with our tiny budgets, small stations like WRFI are the most vulnerable. But these cuts are not just an attack…
Read MoreCREATIVES: “Neither Wolf Nor Dog” with Kent Nerburn
“Neither Wolf Nor Dog” is a 2016 film directed by Steven Lewis Simpson based on the 1996 book “Neither Wolf Nor Dog” On Forgotten Roads with an Indian Elder” by Kent Nerburn. A free special screening of the film presented by the Gayogo̱hó:nǫˀ Learning Project on June 1, 2:30 PM at Cinemapolis— After the screening,…
Read MoreIthaca Planned Parenthood Public Meeting | Wednesday, May 14
Ithaca Planned Parenthood Meeting will hold a public meeting Wednesday, May 14, 6pm at Tompkins County Public Library. Come learn about how to engage in upcoming Pride events in the region, how to get involved in advocacy efforts for the sexual and reproductive health movement and meet other volunteers! Registration is required. https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/a/ithaca-ppgny-may-community-meeting
Read More2025 Spring Writes Festival
The 2025 Spring Writes Festival is May 7-22. 100 Writers and 40 Free Events Live in downtown Ithaca and on Zoom. Locations include Tompkins County Public Library, Buffalo Street Books, Lot 10, and (mostly) the Ithaca Conference Center. Visit SpringWrites.org for full schedule, artist bios, registration links.
Read MoreCREATIVES: “Human Again” with Michael Rhynes and Leroy Barrett
“Human Again” is an emotional and inspiring documentary focusing the Phoenix Players Theatre Group at Auburn Correctional maximum-security prison. Cinemapolis will host a free screening of “Human Again” Sunday April 27 at 2:30. The film follows the group as they prepare for an original play combining Shakespearean influences and the actors’ own lived experiences. Michael…
Read MoreCREATIVES: Mike Baggetta of MSSV
Guitarist Mike Baggetta calls his band MSSV a post-genre power trio—and this band does pack a punch. Baggetta is joined in the band by Mike Watt of the Minutemen and Firehose, and Stephen Hodges who played with Tom Waits on several albums, as well as with Mavis Staples, Wanda Jackson, and Jonathan Richman. Baggetta spoke…
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