Friday Faves

Here are the weekend's Best Bets

All winter, Cornell's Johnson Museum of Art celebrates the opening of it's new gallery wing.  Credit: Cornell Johnson Museum

Friday Faves is on vacation through spring. Tune in again in 2012 for our weekly picks of the best events and activities in the Ithaca area. In the meantime, here are the winter's best bets:

Downtown Winter Festival and Chowder Cookoff
Dec 9-10
Ice carving competition, downtown restaurant celebration and a tasty chowder cookoff to keep you warm. Downtown Ithaca Winter Festival.

Winter Village Bluegrass Festival
Jan 27-29
Pickers & players from all over the Northeast gather for one of the season's best music events. Concerts,  jams sessions and workshops for dedicated players of all abilities. Winter Village Bluegrass Festival.

Winter Recess Teachers Fest
Feb 17-26
A one-of-a-kind festival celebrating state teachers and school district employees. Winter Recess is a week of activities, deals and parties just for educators and their families. More than 75 events with deals at 200 businesses, restaurants, spas, hotels and attractions throughout Ithaca. Winter Recess Teachers Fest.