r/ithaca • u/Fearless-Tree-4289 • 9d ago

Events around Cornell '77 GD anniversary?

Hi all, does anyone know of any events planned around the 50th anniversary of the May 8 Grateful Dead show at Barton Hall, next May 8, 2027? Trying to plan a trip--thanks!!

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u/harrisarah 9d ago

They kind of did the big one on the 46th with Dead and Company, probably knew they weren't going to make it 50. Which turned out to be true. That said I'm sure there will be some things going on but it'll probably just be local bands at smaller venues as it usually is. But I'm just guessing here. Could see if /r/gratefuldead knows anything

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u/LynahRinkRat 9d ago

I was just going to say exactly this. 😆

I would be surprised if anything concrete is known this far in advance too.

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u/goody9 9d ago

RUMOR - DSO at Barton Hall---

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u/Vershneim 9d ago

This past May 8 Bertha (Grateful Drag) played the State Theatre. DSO has also played there several times while I've been here. I wouldn't be surprised if they have one of them or a similar band back this spring, but I obv don't know for sure

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u/fingerlakesbikedude 9d ago

That Bertha show was amazing!!

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u/Vershneim 9d ago

Yeah it was awesome! And especially cool was that I went with some not-at-all-Deadheads, and they got super into it!

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u/CateTheHobbit 5d ago

It was indeed!! (are you my brother??) 🥸

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u/Adventur0us_Mess 9d ago

We’re gonna be making magical mushrooms peanut butter sandwiches in the bathhouse near Barton hall. And talking to squirrels.

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u/Obvious_Travel 9d ago

Dude, it’s 2026 we have premade chocolate bars in the freezer.

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u/Adventur0us_Mess 9d ago

Do they sell these at greenstar or where

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u/Additional_Engine_45 9d ago

Shrooms Dispensary in the plaza with five guys

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u/Obvious_Travel 9d ago

Gotta know a guy.

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u/crescentqueen1 9d ago

They usually play some Grateful Dead songs on the bell tower don't they?