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Get Your Kicks in 2026
Highlights for January 2 - 4: Start your new year off right with some seriously good music with The Blind Spots residency at The Cherry, Kira & The Kindness, a brisk full moon bike ride, Ithaca gallery night, and a euchre tournament!
Amelia Cueva
January 02, 2026
TOP 5
TONIGHT
 | Ithaca Gallery Night Almost a dozen participating locations with eight art shows to check out!. Ithaca Gallery Night is a once monthly event where Ithaca galleries and venues present exhibits on first Fridays. Please go to www.ithacagallerynight.com for full listing. |
 | Kira & The Kindness “We’re kicking off 2026 the best way we know how—with live music! Join Kira & The Kindness as we take the stage for our first gig of the new year at Sonny’s Bar & Grille. |
 | Full Moon Bike Ride Thinking about new year resolutions? Come make some new friends, and have some fun during our Full Moon Bike Ride! This is a casual ride, and all are welcome - just make sure you bring your helmet, working bike lights, and warm clothing. We meet in front of the Elmira Community Cycle shop at 200 W 5th Street in Elmira. Hope to see you there! |
SATURDAY
 | Under the Covers w/ The Blind Spots Ithaca-based Moxy Rock band Maddy Walsh & The Blind Spots will be joining The Cherry for a winter residency the first four Saturdays in January 2026! The series is called Under the Covers with The Blind Spots, and each week, alongside a full set of original music, the band will be performing two to three new cover songs and recording them live for a full album of covers by the same name: Under the Covers with The Blind Spots, Live at the Cherry! 1/3 Pierce Walsh |
SUNDAY
 | Euchre Tournament Sign up by scanning the QR code or click here for tickets. Krooked Tusker is small batch farm distillery on Keuka Lake in New York producing hand-crafted libations! |
PLUS
Ah yes—the time of year when things slow down and many events go into hibernation. Fear not! Weekly bingo nights, trivia, and book clubs are kicking in, plus thank goodness for our amazing local musicians who continue to bring us a ton of great live music! Check out all of the events at the link below:
COMING UP
Mandeville Hall at the Clemens Center, Elmira
Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at CareFirstNY | 3805 Meads Creek Road
FEATURED KID-FRIENDLY EVENT
 | Winter Wiggles Come up to Tanglewood every first and third Wednesday from This FREE pre-K program runs from November through March, offering a cozy, educational experience for little ones. Relax in our warm auditorium and enjoy an animal-themed story, a craft and a visit from a live animal guest! No registration required – just drop in and have fun! Perfect for children ages 2–5 with their caregivers. *Please check our website for any building closures or changes before coming up. If Elmira City Schools are closed or delayed the program will be canceled for the day. |
And The Winner Is… 🏆
Thanks to those of you who emailed responses to the Christmas Movie Quote Scavenger hunt through December! I really appreciate folks taking the time to read through the newsletter closely to find them!
Without further ado, the winner is Mabra S. for submitting all four quotes correctly!
Week 1: “You're off your nut about a mile and a half!” - Bing Crosby in White Christmas
Week 2: “Merry Christmas you ol' building & loan!” - Jimmy Stewart in It’s a Wonderful Life — bonus points to Katharine M. for spotting a second quote: “Heavy on the cinnamon & light on the cloves.”
Week 3: “We're gonna have the hap-hap-happiest Christmas” - Chevy Chase in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Week 4: “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!” - Will Ferrel in Elf
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