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Weekend top picks: IPEI Spelling Bee, St. Patty’s Day Wine Party, and more

Weekend top picks: IPEI Spelling Bee, St. Patty’s Day Wine Party, and more

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(607NewsNow) — Looking for something to do this weekend? Try these top picks for fun activities in the area:

Festival Chamber Orchestra Sinfonietta:

At 7:30 p.m. tonight, March 13th, the The Festival Chamber Orchestra sinfonietta premieres new works by Cornell graduate composers Eliot Burk, Jasmine Morris, and Seare Farhat, conducted by James Spinazzola at Lincoln Hall. Find more information here.

Classic Movie- ‘Shrek’ at the State Theatre of Ithaca:

On Saturday, March 14th, the State Theatre of Ithaca will show ‘Shrek’ at 1:00 p.m. Find more information and tickets here.

IPEI’s Annual Adult Team Spelling Bee:

In Ithaca Public Education Initiative’s annual fundraiser competition, ten “hive” teams compete on Saturday, March 14th at Liquid State Brewing for the Queen Bee Trophy and pots of local honey to support Ithaca City School District teachers and students. Find more information here.

St. Patty’s Day Wine Party at Treleaven Wines:

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Treleaven Winery from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14th. Wine, beer, live music, and food will all be offered at the event, find ticket information here.

Build Your Own Charm Necklace:

Pick a necklace chain, pick up to 5 charms, and assemble your own charm necklace on Sunday, March 15th at Upstate Brewing Company FLX. Find more information here.

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