October 2020
Life Science Outside! All About Birds
Join us for this Life Science Outside! workshops All About Birds. Life Science Outside! is a series of after school programs for kids to gather, socialize, and learn in a safe environment. Parents and their children can join us for these weekly programs where we explore ecology, plants and their pollinators, birds, and more. We will be meeting in Roberson’s outdoor education space–right next to Clayworks Studio on the Roberson Museum campus. For: Grades 1 – 3 (A guardian must…
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Macbeth, a virtual Shakespearean adaptation
By William Shakespeare. Directed by Tom Kremer. Binghamton University Theatre Department’s first production of the 2020-21 season is the epic, sinister Shakespeare play which cannot be named in the theatre–that “Scottish play” laced with superstition, scandal and madness. Drunk with the prospect of power, Macbeth follows a fate that he may or may not be in control of. When prophecies come to fruition, deadly consequences are prowling around unknown corners for Macbeth. Experience our first live streamed production with Shakespeare’s…
Find out more »October First Friday
First Friday was postponed but you can still see the open galleries on Friday, October 16th! Visit www.broomearts.org/in-the-community/first-friday to see all open galleries!
Find out more »WCNY’s 6th annual Taste of Fame culinary fundraiser
WCNY presents the 6th annual Taste of Fame on October 16 You’re invited to cook with Chef Marcus Samuelsson at the virtual Taste of Fame culinary fundraiser event on October 16. Samuelsson will host the live virtual cooking event from New York City to home kitchens across the country via Zoom. The experience includes a 30-minute Q&A with Chef Marcus where he’ll create his favorite cocktail recipe, a Tastings NYC ingredient box delivered to your home, a live online cooking…
Find out more »Broome Art Trail 2020
Saturday, October 17th & Sunday, October 18th 2020 10:00am – 4:00pm both days Broome Art Trail is back in 2020! Mark your calendars for an art-filled weekend, Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th! Venues will once again extended from Vestal to Windsor and from Whitney Point to Binghamton. The inaugural trail in 2019 included over 100 participating artists and arts organizations spanning 53 venues. Artists’ works included a wide breadth of mediums spanning painting, drawing, sculpture, fiber, woodworking,…
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Broome Art Trail 2020
2020 Broome Art Trail Date: Saturday, October 17th & Sunday, October 18th 2020 Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm Broome Art Trail is back in 2020! Mark your calendars for an art-filled weekend, Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th! Venues will once again extended from Vestal to Windsor and from Whitney Point to Binghamton. The inaugural trail in 2019 included over 100 participating artists and arts organizations spanning 53 venues. Artists’ works included a wide breadth of mediums spanning painting, drawing, sculpture,…
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Witch-Crafts
Every Saturday in October, pop into the Witch’s Lair, where parents and kids can engage in a fun crafts! (Perfect for kids grades 1st – 8th) Admission includes access to the museum and mansion, and any other activities happening that day. Cost is $8; $6 for students, seniors, and military; free for children 4 and under and members. At this time, you do not need a reservation to come in, unless you are signing up for a Haunted History Tour. If…
Find out more »Music of Mourning and Remembrance in the 19th Century
Join us as we explore the music of Mourning and Remembrance in the 19th century. Decades before the invention of Radio and Television, sheet music was a means of expressing popular attitudes toward public figures and current events, including death and loss… If you’ve taken any of our Death and Mourning tours in the past then this subject will be familiar to you but today we will hear the songs that we spoke about and were on display in…
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The Cutler Flea
A indoor market of vibrant shopping with quality antiques & vintage collectible dealers, talented craft-makers and select artisanal food & beverage entrepreneurs. Free Admission- Rain or Shine
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Macbeth, a virtual Shakespearean adaptation
By William Shakespeare. Directed by Tom Kremer. Binghamton University Theatre Department’s first production of the 2020-21 season is the epic, sinister Shakespeare play which cannot be named in the theatre–that “Scottish play” laced with superstition, scandal and madness. Drunk with the prospect of power, Macbeth follows a fate that he may or may not be in control of. When prophecies come to fruition, deadly consequences are prowling around unknown corners for Macbeth. Experience our first live streamed production with Shakespeare’s…
Find out more »Hostile Terrain 94 Downtown Exhibit Opening
Binghamton University will host Hostile Terrain 94 (HT94), a participatory art project raising awareness of those who have died while crossing the United States/Mexico border. The exhibit opens in the Grand Corridor of the Fine Arts building, on campus, starting Oct. 1, and will be accompanied by student participation and a panel discussion. This exhibit is free and open to the public. Since 1994, a US policy to deter undocumented border crossers has transformed the southern Arizona desert into a…
Find out more »Monday Poetry Workshop: Deepening Craft
For those who have attended BPP workshops in the past and/or for those who have more practice writing poems, this workshop will push beyond the basics to help experienced poets develop more advanced skills. Participants will read published poems together and write original poems guided by workshop leader Shin Watanabe, M.F.A., Ph.D. student. This workshop is part of a fall series. Participants may attend as few as one or as many as all workshops in the series WHEN: Mondays, 6:30pm-7:30pm:…
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Life Science Outside! Pollinators
Join us for this Life Science Outside! workshop all about Pollinators. Life Science Outside! is a series of after school programs for kids to gather, socialize, and learn in a safe environment. Parents and their children can join us for these weekly programs where we explore ecology, plants and their pollinators, birds, and more. We will be meeting in Roberson’s outdoor education space–right next to Clayworks Studio on the Roberson Museum campus. For: Grades 1 – 3 (A guardian must…
Find out more »Wednesday Poetry Workshop: How to Write a Poem
For those who have never written poetry before and/or for those looking to brush up on fundamentals, this workshop will review the building blocks of writing poetry. Participants will read published poems together and write original poems guided by workshop leader Cole Depuy, Ph.D. student. This workshop is part of a fall series. Participants may attend as few as one or as many as all workshops in the series WHEN: Wednesdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm: October 21, October 28, November 4, November 11…
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Shadow People: The Art of Silhouettes
We’re exploring the art of silhouettes during this month’s “Tipsy Art History” talk on Zoom. October, we’re going into the vault to check out some collection pieces not on-view to the public. After diving head-first into the deceptively simple world of silhouettes, where every detail lives at its fringes, hides its most revealing nature in absence–in what it does not show. Enjoy this talk from the comfort of your own home. Register > If you’re able, please consider making a…
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Domestic Violence: A Virtual Town Hall
Please join the Broome County Family Violence Prevention Council, Crime Victims Assistance Center, and RISE on October 21, 2020 from 8:00 - 9:00PM, as we welcome all members of our community to participate in a Virtual Town Hall. This informative community discussion will be led by your questions submitted before and during the event. While the conversation will be adult themed, it will provide parents with important information that their teenagers and young adults need to know regarding domestic violence…
Find out more »Jericho Brown Virtual Reading at Binghamton University
The Binghamton Center for Writers’ Distinguished Writers Series will be welcoming poet Jericho Brown for a virtual reading on Thursday, October 22nd at 7 pm via Zoom. The Distinguished Writers Series features nationally and internationally recognized writers. We’re committed to finding dynamic pathways to bringing the world’s most influential thinkers and writers to the Binghamton community. All events for the Fall 2020 semester will be held virtually. For more information please email [email protected]
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Macbeth, a virtual Shakespearean adaptation
By William Shakespeare. Directed by Tom Kremer. Binghamton University Theatre Department’s first production of the 2020-21 season is the epic, sinister Shakespeare play which cannot be named in the theatre–that “Scottish play” laced with superstition, scandal and madness. Drunk with the prospect of power, Macbeth follows a fate that he may or may not be in control of. When prophecies come to fruition, deadly consequences are prowling around unknown corners for Macbeth. Experience our first live streamed production with Shakespeare’s…
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Binghamton Philharmonic presents: The Magical Music of Harry Potter
From Hogwarts to Hogsmeade, come & relive the excitement of everyone’s favorite young wizard! With unforgettable music from the legendary movies, the BPO is sure to cast a spell on you. Expecto patronum!
Find out more »Witch-Crafts
Every Saturday in October, pop into the Witch’s Lair, where parents and kids can engage in a fun crafts! (Perfect for kids grades 1st – 8th) Admission includes access to the museum and mansion, and any other activities happening that day. Cost is $8; $6 for students, seniors, and military; free for children 4 and under and members. At this time, you do not need a reservation to come in, unless you are signing up for a Haunted History Tour. If…
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Macbeth, a virtual Shakespearean adaptation
By William Shakespeare. Directed by Tom Kremer. Binghamton University Theatre Department’s first production of the 2020-21 season is the epic, sinister Shakespeare play which cannot be named in the theatre–that “Scottish play” laced with superstition, scandal and madness. Drunk with the prospect of power, Macbeth follows a fate that he may or may not be in control of. When prophecies come to fruition, deadly consequences are prowling around unknown corners for Macbeth. Experience our first live streamed production with Shakespeare’s…
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‘The Hungry Ear’ gives dramatic readings of short stories at the Broome County Library
‘The Hungry Ear’ gives dramatic readings of short stories at the Broome County Library
Find out more »Monday Poetry Workshop: Deepening Craft
For those who have attended BPP workshops in the past and/or for those who have more practice writing poems, this workshop will push beyond the basics to help experienced poets develop more advanced skills. Participants will read published poems together and write original poems guided by workshop leader Shin Watanabe, M.F.A., Ph.D. student. This workshop is part of a fall series. Participants may attend as few as one or as many as all workshops in the series WHEN: Mondays, 6:30pm-7:30pm:…
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Life Science Outside! Habitat Relationships
Join us for this Life Science Outside! workshop all about Habitat Relationships. Life Science Outside! is a series of after school programs for kids to gather, socialize, and learn in a safe environment. Parents and their children can join us for these weekly programs where we explore ecology, plants and their pollinators, birds, and more. We will be meeting in Roberson’s outdoor education space–right next to Clayworks Studio on the Roberson Museum campus. For: Grades 1 – 3 (A guardian…
Find out more »Wednesday Poetry Workshop: How to Write a Poem
For those who have never written poetry before and/or for those looking to brush up on fundamentals, this workshop will review the building blocks of writing poetry. Participants will read published poems together and write original poems guided by workshop leader Cole Depuy, Ph.D. student. This workshop is part of a fall series. Participants may attend as few as one or as many as all workshops in the series WHEN: Wednesdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm: October 21, October 28, November 4, November 11…
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How to Speak with the Dead: History of Spiritualism
Death holds mysteries. And in the 19th Century, groups of people started to believe there could be a world hidden from our senses–a world we could communicate with. New technologies coupled with a Civil War began an exploration into what could lie beyond our natural senses. In this online lecture, we’ll explore how Victorians called upon the dead, as well as stepping back to explore the origins of the Spiritualist movement. Registration is $8 for non-members; Free for Roberson Members.…
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Alumni Reflections on their Collections
The Binghamton University Art Museum welcomes Stacy Newman Kandel ’99 and John Brunelli ’97 for a roundtable on Thursday, October 29th at 7 pm via Zoom. Kandel, a member of the Binghamton Alumni Association Board of Directors, and Brunelli, Gallery Director of Anthony Brunelli Fine Arts in Binghamton, NY, will share their rich backgrounds and perspectives on art collecting. This event is held in conjunction with the exhibition “Alumni Collect and Reflect.” Please pre-register via the link provided.
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Family Halloween Spooktacular
Trick or treat through Roberson in your cutest or spookiest costume! This is sure to be a day filled with fun Halloween activities. Learn the art of Witch-Craft (paper craft) in the activity lab and get hands-on in the Mad Science Lab with some spooky Halloween activities. Plus, take a tour of the Roberson Mansion and learn of its haunting lore. Admission is $8 for adults; $6 for students, seniors, and military; free for children 4 and under and members.…
Find out more »November 2020
Monday Poetry Workshop: Deepening Craft
For those who have attended BPP workshops in the past and/or for those who have more practice writing poems, this workshop will push beyond the basics to help experienced poets develop more advanced skills. Participants will read published poems together and write original poems guided by workshop leader Shin Watanabe, M.F.A., Ph.D. student. This workshop is part of a fall series. Participants may attend as few as one or as many as all workshops in the series WHEN: Mondays, 6:30pm-7:30pm:…
Find out more »Wednesday Poetry Workshop: How to Write a Poem
For those who have never written poetry before and/or for those looking to brush up on fundamentals, this workshop will review the building blocks of writing poetry. Participants will read published poems together and write original poems guided by workshop leader Cole Depuy, Ph.D. student. This workshop is part of a fall series. Participants may attend as few as one or as many as all workshops in the series WHEN: Wednesdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm: October 21, October 28, November 4, November 11…
Find out more »Artisan Gallery 2 Year Anniversary
REGISTER HERE! https://broomearts.formstack.com/forms/2nd_anniversary_open_house The Board & Staff of BCAC welcome you to the 2 years birthday celebration & open house at Artisan Gallery! -Special previews of Cole Johnson’s exhibition in the Artisan Gallery -Holiday Shopping and unique art gifts -Carol Arnold’s work on display in BCAC Offices -A birthday gift from Us to You! (For the First 35 Visitors) Staff, Interns, and Board Members will be available to answer questions and give VIP tours. Pre-registration is highly recommended, and the…
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Curator Talks – Lower Galleries
Claire Kovacs, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions, will host presentations by the curators of the Fall 2020 BUAM lower gallery exhibitions: Stephen McKee ’21, Art History + Art and Design, “American Purgatory: Labor and the Promise of Paradise” Michele Pflug B.A. ’17, M.A. ’18, History, “The New World of Sciences” Clementine Sherman ’22, Anthropology, “Send in the Clowns” Esther Wagner ’21, Integrative Neuroscience + Art and Design, “Studio Chromatography: The Science of Color as Explained by the Artist” Please pre-register…
Find out more »Binghamton First Friday Art Walk
Established in the early 2000’s by a creative trio of women dedicated to the arts in Binghamton, the First Friday Brochure highlighted arts spaces that opened their doors on the First Friday of every month from 6-9pm. Almost 20 years later, First Friday has expanded to include our vibrant restaurant scene, and additional creative sites. In 2020 the Broome County Arts Council adopted the First Friday art walk as their own. The Broome County Arts Council is proud to help…
Find out more »First Friday
Since 2004, the First Friday Art Walk, has been "The Place To Be Gorgeous" in Binghamton, New York. Presented by Gorgeous Washington Street Association, the First Friday Art Walk is our signature event highlighting the area's growing arts community.First Friday patrons enjoy gallery hopping, art openings, music and theater shows, fine dining, cafes, entertainment and merchant's special events. Held on the first Friday of each month from 6-9 PM, the First Friday Art Walk features rotating venues ranging from 30-40…
Find out more »Business of Art Workshop: Developing an Online Presence
SAT 7 | 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM via Zoom Meeting “Developing an Online Presence” Presenter: Shawna Stevenson Broome County Arts Council’s Programs and Marketing Manger will lead participants through the basics of getting their artworks showcased online. Participants will be guided through how to create a domain name, use a website template, considerations for their artwork, and how to use social media to their advantage. Additionally, there will be a tutorial on embedding copyright information into their digital images…
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Bee(r)thoven!
Binghamton Philharmonic and Binghamton Brewing team up to present Bee(r)thoven, an online tasting event of two Beethoven inspired beers, and a talk by Dr. Diane Butler of Binghamton University about fashion and culture in the times of Beethoven. Pick up your beer Friday Nov. 6th from Binghamton Brewing. Order online at: https://www.bingbrew.com/shop Then join us on Facebook Live Nov. 7th at 7pm! https://www.facebook.com/BinghamtonPhilharmonic
Find out more »Monday Poetry Workshop: Deepening Craft
For those who have attended BPP workshops in the past and/or for those who have more practice writing poems, this workshop will push beyond the basics to help experienced poets develop more advanced skills. Participants will read published poems together and write original poems guided by workshop leader Shin Watanabe, M.F.A., Ph.D. student. This workshop is part of a fall series. Participants may attend as few as one or as many as all workshops in the series WHEN: Mondays, 6:30pm-7:30pm:…
Find out more »Wednesday Poetry Workshop: How to Write a Poem
For those who have never written poetry before and/or for those looking to brush up on fundamentals, this workshop will review the building blocks of writing poetry. Participants will read published poems together and write original poems guided by workshop leader Cole Depuy, Ph.D. student. This workshop is part of a fall series. Participants may attend as few as one or as many as all workshops in the series WHEN: Wednesdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm: October 21, October 28, November 4, November 11…
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Carolyn Forché Virtual Reading on Zoom
A virtual reading with Carolyn Forché, The Distinguished Writers Series at Binghamton University presents a virtual reading with Carolyn Forché, Renowned as a “poet of witness,” Carolyn Forché is the author of five books of poetry. Her most recent collection is In the Lateness of the World. She is also the author of the memoir What You Have Heard Is True, a devastating, lyrical, and visionary memoir about a young woman’s brave choice to engage with horror in order to help others,…
Find out more »The Cutler Flea
A indoor market of vibrant shopping with quality antiques & vintage collectible dealers, talented craft-makers and select artisanal food & beverage entrepreneurs. Free Admission- Rain or Shine
Find out more »Monday Poetry Workshop: Deepening Craft
For those who have attended BPP workshops in the past and/or for those who have more practice writing poems, this workshop will push beyond the basics to help experienced poets develop more advanced skills. Participants will read published poems together and write original poems guided by workshop leader Shin Watanabe, M.F.A., Ph.D. student. This workshop is part of a fall series. Participants may attend as few as one or as many as all workshops in the series WHEN: Mondays, 6:30pm-7:30pm:…
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Global Imaginary – Virtual Reading
The Global Imaginary is an international student reading series focusing on translation and the exchange of language and ideas. Featuring Professor of Art History and Poet Alejandro Anreus, and Binghamton graduate student Mercia Kandukira. For more info about our writers, please visit our website. Join us Monday at this Zoom link: https://binghamton.zoom.us/j/96856989288
Find out more »Wednesday Poetry Workshop: How to Write a Poem
For those who have never written poetry before and/or for those looking to brush up on fundamentals, this workshop will review the building blocks of writing poetry. Participants will read published poems together and write original poems guided by workshop leader Cole Depuy, Ph.D. student. This workshop is part of a fall series. Participants may attend as few as one or as many as all workshops in the series WHEN: Wednesdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm: October 21, October 28, November 4, November 11…
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Persuasion: The Art of Propaganda
Who are the creators of these messages? And what are they trying to achieve? During this 45 minute talk, we’re going to explore the power of propaganda in the early 1900s, using posters from Roberson’s “Propaganda: Selling a War” exhibition. Through analyzing these pieces, we can begin to analyze the use of propaganda today. This lecture is $6 for non-members; Free for Roberson Members. Register > This talk takes place on Zoom. After registering, participants will receive an email with…
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Holiday Mansion Tours
The spirit of the season is filling the Roberson Mansion. Take walk into the past through this beautifully decorated Gilded Age mansion, and learn about the first and only family that resided here: Alonzo and Margaret Roberson. Explore holiday traditions and much more. When: Fridays at 5PM, 6PM, and 7PM Saturdays and Sundays at 12PM, 1PM, 2PM, and 3PM Tours are limited to 10 people and are first-come, first-serve. Tours are included in admission reservations that are made for Fridays,…
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Holiday Mansion Tours
The spirit of the season is filling the Roberson Mansion. Take walk into the past through this beautifully decorated Gilded Age mansion, and learn about the first and only family that resided here: Alonzo and Margaret Roberson. Explore holiday traditions and much more. When: Fridays at 5PM, 6PM, and 7PM Saturdays and Sundays at 12PM, 1PM, 2PM, and 3PM Tours are limited to 10 people and are first-come, first-serve. Tours are included in admission reservations that are made for Fridays,…
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Santa’s Craft Shop: Paper Cardinal Ornaments
Enter Santa’s Craftshop where kids of all ages can participate in making a holiday craft celebrating the wonder of the season. Come to the activity lab on the second floor and create paper cardinal ornaments. Santa’s Craftshop is included in Museum admission. Make a reservation here.
Find out more »Poetry Reading: The Binghamton Poetry Project Workshop Participants
Join us live on Zoom for a reading by the participants in The Binghamton Poetry Project’s fall workshop series. For the Zoom link, email [email protected] For more information, visit https://thebinghamtonpoetryproject.wordpress.com/ .
Find out more »Holiday Mansion Tour
The spirit of the season is filling the Roberson Mansion. Take walk into the past through this beautifully decorated Gilded Age mansion, and learn about the first and only family that resided here: Alonzo and Margaret Roberson. Explore holiday traditions and much more. When: Fridays at 5PM, 6PM, and 7PM Saturdays and Sundays at 12PM, 1PM, 2PM, and 3PM Tours are limited to 10 people and are first-come, first-serve. Tours are included in admission reservations that are made for Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
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