March First Friday at Roberson

First Friday, March 2

Roberson is open 12-9pm on First Friday, with FREE general admission from 5-9pm

You can click here for info on the Fiddlin’s Fun jam!

From 6-9pm Roberson will host the Opening Reception for the New York State Art Teacher’s Association Juried Show.

Fiddlin’s Fun will be hosting a traditional acoustic jam from 6:30-8:30

For more informaton on Fiddlin’s Fun visit their website at www.fiddlinsfun.org  

Join Roberson for an evening of art and music Friday, March 2.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First Friday general admission is FREE from 5-9pm. 

 

There is a $6 cost for admission to a Digital Planetarium Show.

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Tickets On Sale: “Apron Strings”

On Stage at Roberson:  “Apron Strings”
Inspired by Roberson’s exhibition, The Civil War

Roberson Museum and Science Center, in partnership with award-winning Binghamton Playwright Laura Cunningham and Southern Tier Actors Read (S.T.A.R.) co-founder Judy McMahon, has announced details of “Apron Strings,” a new theatrical production inspired by Roberson’s newest exhibition, The Civil War. 

Laura Cunningham has written the play “Apron Strings,” drawing on various characters and events described in Roberson’s The Civil War exhibition.  The play features four soldiers and a drummer boy who are returning from the Civil War to their homes in Broome County, and another man, Samuel, who is en route to Syracuse, New York. The six all served together in the Union Army.  The story twists and turns as these characters travel in a freight compartment of the Erie Railway.

With “Apron Strings” Roberson is blending exhibition skills with performance artistry to bring extraordinary creativity to storytelling.  Roberson’s Executive Director Terry McDonald calls it a partnership of museum and acting talents that brings the past to life.

The play features seven local actors and will be performed in the Roberson Mansion ballroom under the direction of Judy McMahon.  A custom stage is being designed and built for the production by Roberson’s exhibition team.

There will be four performances of “Apron Strings” with opening night on Thursday, February 23 at 7:30pm.  The performance schedule is as follows:

Thursday, February 23 – 7:30pm

Friday, February 24 – 7:30pm

Saturday, February 25 – 7:30pm

Sunday, February 26 – 2:00pm

Tickets for “Apron Strings” are $8 for Roberson Members and $10 for non-members.  Tickets are available now at Roberson, online by CLICKING HERE or by calling 772-0660.

                                                      “Apron Strings” is sponsored by

Funding for Roberson is provided, in part, by general operating support grants from the United Cultural Fund, a program of the Broome County Arts Council, the Conrad and Virginia Klee Foundation and the New York State Council on the Arts.

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From the Director: Redefining Roberson

PREFACE: Museums, including Roberson Museum and Science Center, are institutions steeped in tradition but surrounded by constant change. It leaves museums to constantly evaluate and fight the ever-changing battles of identity, public perception and awareness. At Roberson we strive to respond to these changes first by identifying how we can make an impact with our exhibitions, educational programs and public events, and second, doing so by reflecting what our community wants and needs us to be. In this region so incredibly rich with culture and impressive creative energy, Roberson’s Executive Director Terry McDonald wants to lead the way by cementing Roberson’s vision to be a hub of community activity in all that we offer. Here’s an example, from Terry, of how Roberson is responding to change and taking the definition of museum to the next level:

 

 

At Roberson Museum and Science Center, these questions are being met by some of the most innovative ideas to hit the museum world. The Civil War is Roberson’s first-rate exhibition revealing the stories of how the War impacted our region. Here, twelve real-life individuals are presented through compelling images, videos and historic artifacts.

Now, Roberson is blending exhibition skills with performance artistry to bring extraordinary creativity to story-telling. Award-winning playwright, Laura Cunningham has written a play entitled “Apron Strings” that draws on characters and events described in The Civil War.

The outcome? A partnership of museum and acting talents that brings the past to life.

 

CLICK HERE for more information, including tickets, to Apron Strings

CLICK HERE for more information on The Civil War at Roberson

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Model Train & Doll Fair

Roberson Hosting Model Train and Doll Fair

Annual Event features regional collectors, great displays and plenty of items to buy, sell and trade!

Roberson Museum and Science Center will host Greater Binghamton’s largest train and doll fair on Sunday, January 8 from 9am – 3pm.  This year’s event features Roberson’s expanded model train layout now located on the first floor of the museum.  There’s even an opportunity to buy “real estate” on Roberson’s new layout.    

Visitors to the Model Train and Doll Fair can explore a variety of displays throughout the museum and Roberson mansion.  The event offers a great opportunity to meet dozens of local train and doll hobbyists while discovering new ideas to enhance personal collections. 

The fair highlights two great hobbies and visitors are encouraged to bring items from home to buy, sell or trade with the various vendors!

Roberson is also holding a raffle for a Thomas Kinkade Christmas Express Train during the event.

ROBERSON’S ANNUAL MODEL TRAIN AND DOLL FAIR

When:           Sunday, January 8, 9am – 3pm

Where:          Roberson Museum and Science Center

Admission:   Adults $5

                           Seniors/Students $4

                           Roberson Members and Children under 5 Free

Roberson’s Annual Model Train and Doll Fair is sponsored by Woodland Scenics, Village Train & Hobby, Cool 100 and News Radio WEBO.

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