SMALL BUSINESSES OF ITHACA
JANURARY-MAY 2024
The entrance to the Ithaca Commons on a sunny day in March.
Deirdre Kurzweil, owner of Sunny Days of Ithaca, stands in her newly expanded store. Formerly what was in a back room her printing station has greatly expanded.
The far corner of Autumn Leaves near the entrance to the basement where Angry Mom records used to be.
Angry Mom records recently expanded from the basement of Autumn Leaves to the top floor, notice the boxes lined up on the floor.
The Queen Tessential models for a picture after a performance.
Pole Posse performs with drag hosted by Skarlet Killz and the Queen Tessential at The Range.
The DeWitt Mall is located just one block north of the Commons. The former high school building was transformed into a center showcasing a variety of one-of-a-kind and independently owned shops.
Ry Broadwell is pictured at the register of Ithaca Guitar Works. His Father, Chris Broadwell, took over ownership of the store in 1981. Since then Ry and his brother Ash have been the sole managers of the store.
A guitar works sales associate helps a customer by handing him a green Jazzmaster and getting him set up with an amp.
A mannequin with a headscarf hiding her blue hair is pictured giving someone a side-eye.
Pastimes is also interested in buying the old treasures you are willing to sell to them. They invite you to email photos or call their store to set up an appointment with a buyer.
A mannequin sits in a chair with her eyes rolled back as if she has been on her feet all day.
A collection of thousands of postcards from all 50 states can be found in past times.
Horrifying masks.
A still life of war memorabilia and Kitchen supplies.
A hand holding necklaces.
Some pictures near the register encourage purchase through begging dogs.
A photo album with pictures of Japan in 1951 caught our attention.
Alley Cat Cafe is located on N. Cayuga St., offering coffees, lattes, baked goods, sandwiches, and a room full of cats to play with.
Peaceful solitude at the Cat Cafe.
Kitty sleeping in a Mushroom tree.
Needed to share another sleeping kitty photo.
Two people watch an awe as a kitten attempts to catch a yarn ball.
Handwork Ithaca’s Artisan Cooperative is located on W. State Street and is filled wall to wall with handcrafted beauty supported through ethical practices and product personalization. The shop is owned and staffed by its artist members.
Mark Tucker is the artist behind Earth Born Art, which creates work with natural objects not originally intended as art. Mark’s work is comprised of stones, bones, shells, and wood.
Mark started out in 1997 when some friends invited him to go to Long Point State Park on Cayuga Lake. There he discovered a variety of interestingly shaped stones that he collected and took home to ‘play with.
The pieces of work are Object Trouve’ Assemblages which are defined as natural objects not originally intended as art, found and considered to have aesthetic value. As he started to figure out how the naturally shaped puzzle pieces would fit together to make a greater whole, he had an inspiring revelation.
Kari Robertson is inspired to shape clay in three dimensions because her work is used by other people. She likes to experiment with form and shape which derives from the importance of clean water on the planet.