April 2021
Visit Binghamton Golf Package – one round, one night
Greater Binghamton Golf Package includes 1 round of golf with cart, 1 night hotel stay, breakfast at the hotel and all taxes. Midweek rate $125.00 per person, based on double occupancy. Weekend rate $135 per person, based on double occupancy. For more details on participating golf courses and hotels visit www.VisitBinghamton.org/golf. To make your reservation call (607) 775-3042 today
Find out more »Greater Binghamton Golf Package – three rounds, two nights
Greater Binghamton Golf Package includes 3 rounds of golf with cart, 2 night hotel stay, breakfast at the hotel and all taxes. Midweek rate $299.00 per person, based on double occupancy. Weekend rate $323 per person, based on double occupancy. For more details on participating golf courses and hotels visit www.VisitBinghamton.org/golf. To make your reservation call (607) 775-3042 today!
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Flower Craft – Springtime Dried Flower Wreath
Dried flowers are very on trend. Join Jasmine in creating a colorful dried flower wreath in this 1.5 hour workshop at Roberson Museum. Choose from gorgeous dried blooms, buds, pods and feathery greens. We will build onto natural wrapped vine wreaths. With examples in class, you will see texture and color combinations to inspire your own design. A bit of instruction on assembly and drying techniques then you’re off to create your own design. All design elements and tools will be…
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Zentangle 2: Next Steps
Take your tangles to the next level. In this 2 hour drawing class, we’ll continue to build on what we’ve learned and expand our patterns with the Zentangle® Method. This class is perfect for anyone who is already familiar with Zentangle and taken a Beginner class. What can you expect: We’ll be exploring more intricate patterns, and begin breaking down complex forms into simple shapes and steps. This class is all about taking time to relax and draw, and seeing every…
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Practiced Poets Workshop
Our Practiced Poets Workshops, with Cole Depuy, are meant for those who have experience writing poems and are looking to expand their poetic repertoire.
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Play and Resistance in El Barrio: A Conversation between Miguel Luciano and Hiram Maristany
Miguel Luciano is a multimedia visual artist whose work explores themes of history, popular culture, social justice and migration via sculpture, painting and socially engaged public art projects. His work has been exhibited widely and is featured in the permanent collections of The Smithsonian American Art Museum, The Brooklyn Museum, El Museo del Barrio, the Newark Museum, and the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico. Luciano is a faculty member at Yale University School of Art and The School of…
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Talk and Draw
You’re encouraged to draw through this art history talk! Together, we’ll examine a particular piece from the Roberson Museum’s art collection and then respond by making our own piece based off of this particular work. Take an hour during your Friday afternoon to relax, while we draw and learn more about a piece, together. We all learn better when we are able to act on what we’re absorbing. Cost: Pay What You Can Where: Zoom Register > Suitable for anyone…
Find out more »2021 Business of Art Workshops- Portfolio Review
Open to Students and Adults, Portfolio Review will give you the opportunity to share your work to be critiqued and considered. Join us in April for a Portfolio review! Reviews will be conducted by local Arts Educators and Artists Orazio Salati and Cindy Henry. Both artists have years of experience in Arts Education and creating art themselves. Portfolio Reviews are FREE for Broome County High School Students and Broome County Arts Council members, and $15 for all others. Pre-registration is…
Find out more »Saturday Morning Kids Craft Workshop
Hey Kids! Join us in celebrating the arrival of spring by creating a May Day Basket on Saturday April 24th at 10am. Limited Capacity so please register by calling the museum at 607-722-4873 or emailing [email protected] $3.00 per child – (this craft is recommended for children 6 and up All Covid 19 safety measures will be in place. All guest over the age of 2 must wear a mask while in the museum. Each child will receive a personal craft…
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Poetry Basics Workshop
Our Poetry Basics Workshops, with Shin Watanabe, are great for those who have never written a poem or are looking to brush up on the fundamental skills needed for writing poetry.
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The Gift of Poets: A Sampler
In celebration of April’s National Poetry month, Broome County Arts Council’s Artisan Gallery, in partnership with WordPlace at the Bundy Museum, presents The Gifts of Poets: A Sampler. Every week throughout the month of April, three to four poets will join Connie Barnes, Artisan Gallery Manager and J. Barrett Wolf, WordPlace founder, in an online reading. Participating poets include Andrei Guruianu, Elizabeth Cohen, J. Barrett Wolf, Wendy Stewart, Dante DiStefano, Burt Myers, Nicole Santalucia, Jessica Dubey, Joanne Corey, Merrill Douglas, Joshua Lewis, Mike…
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VIRTUAL VISITING FILM/VIDEO ARTISTS SPEAKERS SERIES SPRING 2021
VISITING FILM/VIDEO ARTISTS SPEAKERS SERIES SPRING 2021 Binghamton University / Online Presentation / 7:30PM FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC APRIL 27 (THU.) DREAMS OF WATERFALLS: THE FILMS OF PABLO MAZZOLO https://binghamton.zoom.us/j/97602637106 Artist in attendance PROGRAM: The Quilpo Dreams Waterfalls (Super 8, 11 min., 2012) / Conjectures (Super 8, 4 min., 2013) / NN (16mm, 2:30 min., 2017) / Oaxaca Tohoku (35mm, 11:30 min., 2011) / Photooxidation (16mm, 13 min., 2013) / Fish Point (16mm, silent, 7 min., 2015)…
Find out more »Opening Day at Animal Adventure Park
INTERACTIVE & EDUCATIONAL ANIMAL PARK Animal Adventure is designed to promote up close and hands-on animal encounters! Hand feed many domestic and exotic animal ambassadors and get within feet of our cute, but less cuddly, carnivores. Bring your camera, but keep one hand open, to feed and make friends, with animals from around the world. Alligators, Bison, Camels… Wolves, Yak, Zebra and almost every letter in between! Over 300 Animals, Representing Over 100 Species
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BUAM Student Curator Talks, Spring 2021
Claire Kovacs, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions, will host presentations by the curators of the BUAM Spring 2021 lower gallery exhibitions: Michael Mongelluzzo ’21, English, “Nameless Reflection: Projection and The Doppelgänger” Morgan Moseley ’21, Anthropology, “Triangular Entanglement: Photographer, Subject, Viewer” Maranda Seebarran ’22, Art History, “Women Through the Lens: Strength and Resilience” Livia Zarge ’22, Art History, “When Corruption Met Desire” Free and open to the public. Pre-registration required. See event website.
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Now Open! Haudenosaunee: The People of the Longhouse
Roberson is proud to unveil the newly updated Haudenosaunee exhibition to the public, which displays the history and culture of The People of the Longhouse–on whose ancestral land the Roberson Museum and Science Center resides. Through this exhibition, Roberson hopes to bring visibility to the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and its history with this land prior to colonialism up to their continued stewardship today. Admission is $8 for Adults; $6 for Military, Students, and Seniors; Free for Children 4 and under; Free…
Find out more »May 2021
Create a Theater Piece from a Classic Story! Imagine, Create, Play!
To all of you “would be, wanna be, used to be” actors, performers, dancers, artists and all creatives! Don’t wait to be discovered! Discover yourself and join us for a VIRTUAL 2 day Theater Arts / Storytelling Intensive so you can learn how to create and perform your own theater work. Each class will have time at the end for Q&A., review, and how to further develop your piece. The workshop will be led by Barbara L. Gregson, theater artist…
Find out more »The Gift of Poets: A Sampler
In celebration of April’s National Poetry month, Broome County Arts Council’s Artisan Gallery, in partnership with WordPlace at the Bundy Museum, presents The Gifts of Poets: A Sampler. Every week throughout the month of April, three to four poets will join Connie Barnes, Artisan Gallery Manager and J. Barrett Wolf, WordPlace founder, in an online reading. Participating poets include Andrei Guruianu, Elizabeth Cohen, J. Barrett Wolf, Wendy Stewart, Dante DiStefano, Burt Myers, Nicole Santalucia, Jessica Dubey, Joanne Corey, Merrill Douglas, Joshua Lewis, Mike…
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Mother’s Day Dish Garden
This class will guide you through the building blocks required to provide a healthy container for your garden. An open dish garden allows for cascading thyme, tall growing grasses and larger blooming violets. Create scenes of hills and rivers or mini-scape an English garden. We will seed our gardens and watch for sprouts, plant mature vines and decorate with mosses. This class is great for all skill levels and is slightly messy. Includes a beautiful dish, soil, stones, mosses and…
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Zentangle – An Introduction in Mindful Doodling
Take 2 hours to refresh with some art therapy. In this Zoom workshop, we’ll be exploring the Zentangle® Method of patterned drawing. Through this guided class we’ll weave together several patterns into a beautiful tile. This method of drawing is a great way to de-stress and relax. The best part–anyone can learn! If you can write your name, then you already have all the skills you need to begin. Who is this class for? This workshop is perfect for anyone…
Find out more »“In My Neck Of The Woods” by Stephen Appel May Exhibition
“In My Neck Of The Woods” will open First Friday, May 7th 2021 from 6PM-9PM. The exhibition will be on view from May 7th to May 30th.
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Colors of Yesteryear: Bringing the past to life You may have seen his work on Historic Binghamton , now come and meet the person who is bringing these photos to life in a whole new light. Gregory Milunich will display some of his favorite photos in the Phelps Mansion Ballroom from 6 to 9pm May 7th. Admission is FREE. The first floor of the mansion will also be open for viewing. Please note all Covid 19 safety precautions will be…
Find out more »Mother’s Day at Chuckster’s Family Fun Park
Mothers play mini-golf for free and receive a free single scoop cone at the Inside Scoop at Chuckster's.
Find out more »Hampton Inn & Suites and Chuckster’s Mother’s Day Package
Treat Mom to fun this year with a day of mini golfing at NY State’s 3rd highest rated course and award winning homemade ice cream, gelato, or sorbet at Chuckster’s Family Fun Park with overnight accommodations at the Hampton Inn & Suites Vestal/Binghamton! Whether you are coming home to visit family or just want to make the day a little more special for a Mom who deserves a fun and safe staycation, book your room today at the Hampton Inn…
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Bridge to Beethoven: Exploring Music in May
Bring the family to celebrate Beethoven’s 250th Birthday! During this one-day event on Saturday, May 8th, 2021, families can explore the notes of his life and music through several unique activities that blend music with science! ACTIVITIES Wet-Lab: Science of Sound Workshop-learn the physics behind sound waves, and how they are processed in our ears and minds. Activity Lab: Build a musical instrument to take home Carousel Theater: Ever wonder how Beethoven could make beautiful music while being deaf? Learn…
Find out more »The Cutler Flea
An Indoor Curated Market of Quality Antiques, Vintage Collectibles and One-of-a-Kind Artisan Finds With Select Food and Beverage Vendors Free Admission Rain or Shine
Find out more »“Symbols of Patriotism: An Evening With America’s First Ladies”
Dr. Laurence Cook will talk about the creation of his new book and highlight the 12 first ladies in the book and their connection to the DAR. He will display memorabilia connected to the women as well. Tickets will be on sale shortly. Please note the program will be limited in capacity so be sure to reserve your tickets early. Admission is $10 general admission All COVID-19 Safety precautions in place. Masks are required while in the museum Dr.…
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Art Club
Each month a new lesson, project, and opportunity for connection and growth! Each Art Club is designed to teach you something new–no matter your skill level–and nourish your creativity. You’ll draw along with the instructor and participate in completing a new project during this 1.5 – 2 hour class. Participants are encouraged to engage and ask questions during class. Each class is designed to spark your creative energy and focus it into one concrete, manageable project, and through it we’ll…
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Uptown Girls Pop Trio
Under the Tent! Uptown Girls is an explosive female vocal trio performing the most dynamic, top-of-the-charts hits from the 1970s to the present day. These three fierce, powerhouse vocalists deliver unique takes on legendary songs every audience will know and love, with infectious energy. Performing the music of icons such as Whitney Houston, Adele, Pink, Donna Summer, Elton John and others. This show is a feel-good celebration of friendship and fun. Tickets: $20
Find out more »Uptown Girls Pop Trio
Under the Tent! Uptown Girls is an explosive female vocal trio performing the most dynamic, top-of-the-charts hits from the 1970s to the present day. These three fierce, powerhouse vocalists deliver unique takes on legendary songs every audience will know and love, with infectious energy. Performing the music of icons such as Whitney Houston, Adele, Pink, Donna Summer, Elton John and others. This show is a feel-good celebration of friendship and fun. Tickets: $20
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Uptown Girls Pop Trio
Under the Tent! Uptown Girls is an explosive female vocal trio performing the most dynamic, top-of-the-charts hits from the 1970s to the present day. These three fierce, powerhouse vocalists deliver unique takes on legendary songs every audience will know and love, with infectious energy. Performing the music of icons such as Whitney Houston, Adele, Pink, Donna Summer, Elton John and others. This show is a feel-good celebration of friendship and fun. Tickets: $20
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Intro to Visual Storytelling with Zines
You don’t need anything fancy to start telling your story. All you need is a pen, pencil, and one piece of paper. In this art workshop, we’ll be using zines as a way for us to explore comics and visual storytelling. Cost: Pay What You Can Register > Where: Zoom Recommended for adults and young adults/teens. Drawing experience is not necessary–meaningful stories can be told with expressive stick figures and lettering! Zines are a great way to get started creating stories and…
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Ladies of Laughter Stand Up Comedy -Under the Tent
The Tent at the Firehouse Stage is bringing back laughter! Get ready to laugh! Comedians Leighann Lord and Jane Condon are back for two performances. Tickets: $15 Smart, sexy, savvy, and funny, Leighann Lord’s “heads up humor” is stand-up comedy at it’s finest. Inspired by the brilliance of George Carlin, the smooth jazz style of Franklyn Ajaye, and the elegance of Rita Rudner, Leighann has crafted her own unique brand of Thinking Cap Comedy. Jane Condon-She has two boys, otherwise…
Find out more »BP(Y)OGA in the Park
Join the Binghamton Philharmonic and TRYOGA for an outdoor yoga experience featuring BPO cellist Chris White. Led by TRYOGA instructor Terry Ross, the one-hour session is open to all levels of yoga enthusiasts, including beginners. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors with beautiful, live music and an invigorating yoga experience. Bring your mask and yoga mat! Tickets are $15 and must be purchased in advance at www.binghamtonphilharmonic.org. All proceeds to benefit the Binghamton Philharmonic.
Find out more »June 2021
Broadway Under The Stars
Binghamton's annual "A Taste of Broadway Cabaret"
Find out more »Animal Adventure Park Low Sensory Night
Low Sensory Evenings are a special time for individuals with sensory sensitivities and other needs, to visit and explore the park without the hustle and bustle of our crowds. Our Low Sensory evenings still provide access to all aspects of the park; animal feedings, a keeper talk, concessions, and attractions. The park will close to the general public at 5 p.m. and reopen at 5:30 p.m. for our Low Sensory Evening guests. Though these evenings are especially appropriate for children…
Find out more »Pride Palooza
Downtown Binghamton in the Riverwalk, Martin Luther King Promenade.
Find out more »The Cutler Flea
An Indoor Curated Market of Quality Antiques, Vintage Collectibles and One-of-a-Kind Artisan Finds With Select Food and Beverage Vendors Free Admission Rain or Shine
Find out more »Father’s Day at Chuckster’s Family Fun Park
Fathers play mini-golf for free and receive a free single scoop cone at the inside Scoop at Chuckster's.
Find out more »Hampton Inn & Suites and Chuckster’s Father’s Day Package
Treat Dad to fun this year with a day of mini golfing at NY State’s 3rd highest rated course and award winning homemade ice cream, gelato, or sorbet at Chuckster’s Family Fun Park with overnight accommodations at the Hampton Inn & Suites Vestal/Binghamton! Whether you are coming home to visit family or just want to make the day a little more special for a Dad who deserves a fun and safe staycation, book your room today at the Hampton Inn…
Find out more »15th Annual Broome County Parks Triathalon
Triathlon, Duathlon, Aqua Bike & Youth Triathlon
Find out more »Animal Adventure Park Drafts With Giraffes
Savor the Suds, See the Sights, Hang with Giraffes! What more could you ask for from a craft beverage event? Guests will be able to stop and sample craft beer & cider at dozens of different stations around the park, representing 40-50 selections! Food will be available for purchase from area restaurants & park concessions! Live Music: Band to be Announced Tickets Must Be Purchased in Advance! Warning – This Event Does Sell Out! No Ticket Sales at the Event…
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Dick’s Sporting Goods Open
The DICK'S Sporting Goods Open is one of the elite tournaments on the PGA TOUR Champions that will be held in Endicott, NY on June 28-July 4, 2021.
Find out more »July 2021
Town of Union Fourth of July Spectacular
The annual Independence Day celebration attracts hundreds of families to the park on Hooper Road to enjoy the holiday with some family fun. Every year the event features a 5K run and walk, vendors, live entertainment, and children's games, and every year it capped off by the biggest fireworks display in the Binghamton area. The public pool and carousel are also popular attractions on the 4th. Of July.
Find out more »Harper Stantz Rec Park Music Fest
The Rec Park Music Fest is an event that has showcased both local/regional talent, and beautiful Recreation Park, since its inception in 1996. The event always takes place on a Sunday afternoon, in the summer, and is a great way for individuals, and families, to see their favorite groups! In the spring of 2019 the event was renamed the 1st Annual Harper M. Stantz Rec Park Music Fest to honor the memory of wonderful 16-year-old Westside Binghamton resident Harper M.…
Find out more »Greater Binghamton Air Show
In partnership with Tioga Downs Casino Resort, the 2021 Greater Binghamton Air show will feature the United States Airforce Thunderbirds in their Lockeed F-16CJ Fighting Falcon aircraft.
Find out more »146th Broome County Fair
For 150+ years, the annual Broome County Fair continues to be the premier agricultural festival for the Southern Tier. Located in Whitney Point, NY, the Fair welcomes the young and the young at heart to enjoy all that the week-long festival has to offer. The Fair provides a unique educational opportunity for all festival-goers. The fairgrounds are home to an impressive lineup of entertaining events, deliciously sweet and savory foods, contests and livestock auctions (just to name a few).
Find out more »Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally
In 1983, a few families got together and argued over who had the best Spiedie recipe in Binghamton. Spiedies are small pieces of marinated meat (lamb, chicken, pork or beef) that can be skewered and then grilled. To put an end to their friendly rivalry, they held the first Spiedie Fest Cooking Contests in 1983 and 1984. After a successful contest in 1984, a small committee formed and it was decided to create the first SpiedieFest and Balloon Rally at…
Find out more »September 2021
AIDS Ride for Life 2021
The AIDS Ride For Life is our 23rd annual fully supported cycling event around Cayuga Lake in Upstate New York. Challenge yourself - choose to Ride 14, 25, 42, 90 or 102 miles…or choose our indoor cycling option! We have seven pit stops before our finish line. Ride for the mission, the thrill, the athletic challenge, the fab food. Whatever your reason, you will enjoy one of the most memorable times of your life. See our website for more information. www.aidsrideforlife.org Fun Is Mandatory. In-person…
Find out more »Animal Adventure Park Low Sensory Night Copy
Low Sensory Evenings are a special time for individuals with sensory sensitivities and other needs, to visit and explore the park without the hustle and bustle of our crowds. Our Low Sensory evenings still provide access to all aspects of the park; animal feedings, a keeper talk, concessions, and attractions. The park will close to the general public at 5 p.m. and reopen at 5:30 p.m. for our Low Sensory Evening guests. Though these evenings are especially appropriate for children…
Find out more »The Cutler Flea
An Indoor Curated Market of Quality Antiques, Vintage Collectibles and One-of-a-Kind Artisan Finds With Select Food and Beverage Vendors Free Admission Rain or Shine
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