Friday Faves 090911

Friday Faves in #Ithaca: a somber remembrance and some uplifting events to share with those you love.

This weekend brings a somber anniversary, a day commemorating tragedy, bravery and national resiliency. Yet amid the public remembrance, we also recall a private lesson: to live each day fully with those we love. With that in mind, here are the weekends best bets.

New York Remembers All weekend Ithaca is one of 30 cities across the state hosting a special commemorative display entitled "New York Remembers," honoring the 10th anniversary of September 11. The exhibition features artifacts from the collections of the State Museum and the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. A special commemoration reception is scheduled 10am, Sunday. The display is located on the first floor of the Rothschild Building, 215 the Commons, hours: 9am-5pm. And our thanks to the Ithaca Journal for this calendar of community events commemorating the 9/11 anniversary. http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20110904/NEWS01/109040338/TompkinsCounty-remembers-9-11

Submitted for Your Approval Fri Ithaca Colleges annual Rod Serling Conference celebrates the schools esteemed professor with a weekend of imaginative events. The weekend kicks off with a keynote presentation from one of Serlings top students, director Bill DElia whose credits include Boston Legal, GLEE, Greys Anatomy, Northern Exposure, The West Wing, Ally McBeal, Law and Order and more. Free, 8pm at ICs Park Auditorium. http://www.ithaca.edu/rhp/serling/ Indie at the State, Jazz on the Hill Fri Nice variety of music, Friday night. Okkervil River and New Villager share the stage for a night of indie bliss at the State Theatre. Two big bands, one great night. 8pm. Tickets $22.50. Details. http://www.stateofithaca.com/okkervilriver/index.html And on East Hill Cornell Music presents pianist John Stetch for a night of improvisational jazz. Free, 8pm at Barnes Hall. More here. http://music.cornell.edu/calendar/

Twilight Zone Marathon Sat ICs Serling Conference pulls a late nighter with screenings of top TZ episodes along with DVD extras, outtakes and some bonus material from Serling's Night Gallery. Free, 8pm-midnight in the Park Auditorium. Details. http://www.ithaca.edu/rhp/serling/

Art and Food Sun In this delicious series on visual representations of harvesting food, educator Hannah Ryan will discuss global and historical modes of gathering. Bring your appetite--related tastes will be served at the end of the session! Artistic and delicious. Free at Cornells Johnson Museum of Art, 3-4pm. More. http://museum.cornell.edu/HFJ/calendar/calendar.html

Here are the weekend's Best Bets, SEPT. 9-11

Ithaca Falls, and all the area waterfalls, are looking beautiful after the recent rainfall. Credit: Kris Reynolds/Ithaca CVB

This weekend brings a somber anniversary, a day commemorating tragedy, bravery and national resiliency. Yet amid the public remembrance, we also recall a private lesson: to live each day fully with those we love. With that in mind, here are the weekends best bets. New York Remembers All weekend Ithaca is one of 30 cities across the state hosting a special commemorative display entitled "New York Remembers," honoring the 10th anniversary of September 11. The exhibition features artifacts from the collections of the State Museum and the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. A special commemoration reception is scheduled 10am, Sunday. The display is located on the first floor of the Rothschild Building, 215 the Commons, hours: 9am-5pm. And our thanks to the Ithaca Journal for this calendar of community events commemorating the 9/11 anniversary. Submitted for Your Approval

Fri Ithaca Colleges annual Rod Serling Conference celebrates the schools esteemed professor with a weekend of imaginative events. The weekend kicks off with a keynote presentation from one of Serlings top students, director Bill DElia whose credits include Boston Legal, GLEE, Greys Anatomy, Northern Exposure, The West Wing, Ally McBeal, Law and Order and more. Free, 8pm at ICs Park Auditorium. Indie at the State, Jazz on the Hill Fri Nice variety of music, Friday night. Okkervil River and New Villager share the stage for a night of indie bliss at the State Theatre. Two big bands, one great night. 8pm. Tickets $22.50. Details. And on East Hill Cornell Music presents pianist John Stetch for a night of improvisational jazz. Free, 8pm at Barnes Hall. More here. Twilight Zone Marathon Sat ICs Serling Conference pulls a late nighter with screenings of top TZ episodes along with DVD extras, outtakes and some bonus material from Serling's Night Gallery. Free, 8pm-midnight in the Park Auditorium. Details. Art and Food Sun In this delicious series on visual representations of harvesting food, educator Hannah Ryan will discuss global and historical modes of gathering. Bring your appetite--related tastes will be served at the end of the session! Artistic and delicious. Free at Cornells Johnson Museum of Art, 3-4pm. More.