#downtownithaca

Sculptures honoring former Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins and Lucy Brown, a woman who devoted her life to educational equity and affordable housing in Ithaca, will be unveiled August 17 in downtown Ithaca at 10 am. To learn more about Frances Perkins, visit our exhibit in Catherwood Library “Frances Perkin and the New Deal"!

Read more here to learn more about the sculptures and unveiling.

Mark Zaharis opened Narrative Space (213 North Aurora Street) this past May. It’s a classically inspired barbershop and lifestyle store where you’ll find American and heritage brands for your home and body. They are open M-Th 11-7, F-Sa 11-8, and Su 11-6. For more information, visit www.narrativespaceny.com

What do you love about Downtown Ithaca? Seeing friendly faces of local business owners and old friends everywhere I go.

What is your most popular item this holiday season? Woolrich parkas and boots from Redwing and Wolverine.

Kate Clemons has managed Sarah’s Patisserie (130 East Seneca Street) since July. Serving up “all things French and all things sweet” for over a decade, Sarah’s is open  M-T 12-10 and W-Su 9-10. For more information, visit www.sarahspatisserie.com

What brought you to Ithaca? I came to study at Ithaca College, and now I can't imagine leaving. 

What do you love about your job? I love when people take a bite of our delicious chocolates or pastries and their faces just light right up. It's nice to be able to give someone a little moment of happiness in their day.