Ithaca Ukes

About Us

Ithaca Ukes is a club of ukulele enthusiasts in Ithaca, NY and beyond. Started by Robbert van Renesse and Emoretta Yang from a ukulele workshop during Ithaca's first Porchfest in 2008, Ithaca Ukes have marched in the Ithaca Festival parade, played for the Cayuga Waterfront Trail's Water Music and the Holiday Fair at the former Neighborhood Pride. We try to meet at least monthly to jam on the last Saturday of each month, at Hickey's Music Center. Other events, such as classes, workshops, house concerts, uke flash mobs, etc., will be announced via the group's e-mail Yahoo group, as well as on the Ithaca Ukes Facebook page. Strum some!

Upcoming Events

Last Saturday of the month @ Noon: Uke'n Do It - a free ukulele jam usually at or near Hickey's Music Center. Sponsored by Hickey's. No charge, no obligation.

Hickey's Music Center is at 104 Adams Street, between Dey and Auburn Streets.

Charts for the monthly uke jams can be found here.

Saturday, April 24 @ Noon:

I'm very pleased to announce that we will have our first ukulele session on the last Saturday of the month, sponsored by Hickey's Music!

We will be outdoors in the small park across from Hickey's main entrance, starting at 12 Noon on 4/24/21. Because of pandemic restrictions, some required by NYS and some just reasonable accommodations for the current situation we'll be adapting the session to the new normal. A list of how we'll approach this is below, please review it. Also, let me know if you are planning to attend as we are hoping to get a rough head count so we know how many chairs we'll need (contact bolipari@gmail.com).

I hope you are looking forward to getting our uke sessions back together as much I am. But please, failure to adhere to protocols puts the future of the group at risk, so please note the following:

Stay home if you are feeling sick
Adhere to physical distancing instructions
Report any symptoms of Covid-19
Follow hand Hygiene and masking protocols.

Please note the following concerning the session:

Hickey's Music will -

Supply hand sanitizer and seating which will be 6 ft apart.
Reserve the right to limit numbers.
If necessary ask people to wear masks.
Have masks for sale and also have singing masks sold at a discounted price for Uke attendees.
If someone does not have a mask and is unable to pay, Hickey's can provide disposable masks.

State regulations state:

An individual is required to wear a face covering if over the age of two within six feet of distance from other individuals in a situation or setting where they are, or may be, unable to maintain a social distance of six feet or more from other individuals (except household members) using public transportation or in a private for-hire vehicle.

Looking forward to seeing and playing with you all again! Regards, Bo Lipari

No charge, no obligation - come prepared to have fun. We'd love to see you.

Need an instrument? We'll lend you one for the session.

Questions call the store at 607.272.8262.

As you prep for next time..
Don't forget that on Uke Saturday everything Uke is 20% off!

Contact Us

To join our mailing list, sign up for our Yahoo Group.

Group Leaders:
Emoretta Yang
Robbert van Renesse

Facebook Page:
Tom Hirasuna

Hosts For Uke Jam:
David Zimet, Hickey's Music Center

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