April 2021
Zentangle – An Introduction into Mindful Doodling
We’re putting pen and pencil to paper during this 2 hour introductory drawing class over Zoom, where we’ll be exploring the Zentangle® Method of patterned doodling. 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…
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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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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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Intro to Macramé
Walk away with a hanger for your very own houseplant! This class will teach the basics of macramé and how to create your own plant hanger. You will have step-by-step instructions of knots and patterns to use for your own version. Pre-cut macramé cord, a wooden hanging ring and other tools needed will be supplied for the class. Your guide will be Erin Savage of For the Frill in Binghamton, NY. She is an expert in macramé and handmade crafts.…
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International Slow Art Day
Visit Artisan Gallery between 11:30am and 12:10, or 12:30pm to 1:10pm to join us for International Slow Art Day. We will look at the works submitted for the 2nd Annual Spring Flower Show for inspiration. Participants will select their choice of 5 pieces to look at for between 5 and 10 minutes each. Afterward, everyone will use provided pen, paper, and colored pencil to write prose, poetry, or haiku in response to the works they saw. Participants will have the…
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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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Virtual Comedy with Jen Kober
Comedian Jen Kober brings audience members an evening of hilarious stories. Jen Kober was the 2017 Winner of NPR’s Snap Judgement Comedic Performance of the Year for her viral “Girl Scout Cookie Caper” story. She also received the 2018 Comedic Performance of the Year for her story titled “Nana Vs. OJ.” Originally from Lake Charles, Louisiana, Jen is known for her storytelling – including hilarious tales of growing up in the Deep South. Called the “laugh-a-second lesbian” by Boston Spirit…
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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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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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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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 15 (THU.) At 7:30PM APPEARANCES AND DISAPPEARANCES: IN MEMORY OF JONATHAN SCHWARTZ https://binghamton.zoom.us/j/92205202577 Curator Irina Leimbacher in attendance PROGRAM: For Them Ending (16mm, 3 min., 2005) / Animals Moving to the Sound of Drums (16mm, 8 min., 2013) / Den of Tigers (16mm, 19 min., 2002) / Winter Beyond Winter (16mm, 11 min., 2016) / The Crack Up (16mm,…
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Social Gathering Concert ft. Sara Magill and Joel Smales
Join us at the DoubleTree Hotel for a night of Percussion and Harp! BPO’s Principal Harpist Sara Magill and BPO Section Percussionist Joel Smales perform works to whisk you away. We’ve been working hard to bring back a night out in downtown Binghamton! This intimate gathering will be the perfect way to enjoy a night out in downtown Binghamton. Patron Safety: For a safe, enjoyable concert for all, BPO requires everyone to be masked for the duration of the event. Patrons may purchase tickets as groups of 1, 2,…
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Social Gathering Concert ft. Sara Magill and Joel Smales
Join us at the DoubleTree Hotel for a night of Percussion and Harp! BPO's Principal Harpist Sara Magill and BPO Section Percussionist Joel Smales perform works to whisk you away. We've been working hard to bring back a night out in downtown Binghamton! This intimate gathering will be the perfect way to enjoy a night out in downtown Binghamton. Patron Safety: For a safe, enjoyable concert for all, BPO requires everyone to be masked for the duration of the event. Patrons may purchase tickets as groups of 1, 2,…
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HCA Virtual Wine Tasting “Springtime in Paris”
Come join us for our virtual wine tasting event on Friday, April 16th from 7-8 pm. Chris, the Wine Manager from Southbridge Wines & Spirits will guide us through the tasting portion of the event and there will be door prizes and raffle baskets. $60 includes log-in and two bottles of French wine and can be purchased online at hcaserves.com. Purchase by April 1st - limited amount may be available after that date. Call 798-7117 for more information.
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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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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…
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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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 »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…
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…
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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.
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…
Find out more »Endicott Restaurant Week (April 27 – May 6)
Little Italy Endicott offers 10 restaurants with menus on line April 27 - May 6. For more information - call Mike Romeo at 607-221-3924 or at [email protected]
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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…
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Final Poetry Reading
Please join The Binghamton Poetry Project for a live reading on Zoom by participants in our spring 2021 workshops. The reading will be held on Saturday, May 1, from 2-3pm. To attend, please register at this link. We hope to see you there! For more about The Binghamton Poetry Project, visit our website or Facebook page.
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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Virtual Book Launch: Jaimee Wriston Colbert, “How Not to Drown”
On Tuesday, May 4th at 7pm, the Creative Writing Program celebrates Jaimee Wriston Colbert, who was recently named Distinguished Professor, as she launches her novel How Not to Drown via Alcove Press. Three lucky attendees will receive a free copy of the novel. The reading will be followed by a Q&A moderated by Alexi Zentner. Please join us for this celebration via Zoom! Registration required. About the reader: Jaimee Wriston Colbert is the author of six previous books of fiction,…
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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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Mother’s Day Garden Dish
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…
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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 who has…
Find out more »Pride Flag Raising
Join us to kick of Pride Month at City Hall with Mayor Rich David for the Flag Raising. This event will be streamed as well for you to see from the comforts of your own home. If you are attending we ask that you socially distant and wear a mask while you are at the event.
Find out more »First Friday
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 »“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.
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…
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.
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Bridge to Beethoven: Music Meets Science!
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
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Pop Pipes: WOMEN
BTOS Resident Organist Nancy Wildoner presents a Mother’s day concert of songs about women, from “Ave Maria” to “Mrs. Robinson” and “Sweet Adeline” to ‘Sweet Caroline!” Vocalists Judy Giblin and Randy Messing add to the fun.
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. 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. Cook’s Biography: Dr. Laurence Cook is a…
Find out more »Ag & Art Night Market Copy
Join us this summer for our inagural Ag & Art Night Market! The Ag & Art Night Market is a pop-up market that will occur monthly, on the third Thursday, from 4 to 7 pm. The Ag & Art Night Market will bring together local food, farmers, and artisans to create a specially curated market that celebrates our local businesses. Find the Night Market on the following dates: May 20th, June 17th, July 15th, August 19th, and September 16th.
Find out more »Ag & Art Night Market Copy
Join us this summer for our inagural Ag & Art Night Market! The Ag & Art Night Market is a pop-up market that will occur monthly, on the third Thursday, from 4 to 7 pm. The Ag & Art Night Market will bring together local food, farmers, and artisans to create a specially curated market that celebrates our local businesses. Find the Night Market on the following dates: May 20th, June 17th, July 15th, August 19th, and September 16th.
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