The Beginnings Summer Concert Series amplifies community in Downtown Ithaca

By Lucia Iandolo, Ava Suffredini, and Ray Milburn

August 31, 2025

Every Thursday from June 5 to Sept. 4, Downtown Ithaca hosts live music at the Bernie Milton Pavilion for all to enjoy. The Ithacan went downtown to ask the performers and concert series organizers what makes Ithaca unique to the live music scene.

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Lucia Iandolo, Photographer

Formerly: Assistant Photo Editor – Fall 2024 Photo Editor – Spring 2025

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