With performing arts, pottery courses, and the return of RoberCon -- September is an active and exciting month at Roberson!


Be sure to get your admission badges for the two-day SciFi convention taking place September 26-27.  Read below for more information on this popular event.  


During your next visit be sure to enjoy the works within our 2015 Regional Art Exhibition.  The exhibit is on view until October 25. 


 

Explore this edition of Confluence for a glimpse of all that is happening at Roberson.  We look forward to seeing you soon! 


 
What's Happening at Roberson...
Get Your RoberCon Badges!
Deadline Approaching: Register for Clayworks Courses
Support Roberson at Barnes & Noble
RoberCon 2015:  GET YOUR BADGES!
RoberCon returns September 26 and 27, marking Roberson Museum and Science Center's third annual SciFi Convention.  

CLICK HERE to get your badges! 
We are THRILLED to announce that Tamora Pierce, author of more than 25 books, including the famed THE SONG OF THE LIONESS quartet, will be our Author Guest of Honor both days of the convention.

NEW THIS YEAR: 
Interactive Gaming Area at nearby Binghamton High School.  Gaming Access packages are available for an additional $5 each, and include your admission and participation in roleplaying games, tabletop games, video games, and more. Gaming runs 10am-10pm Saturday, and 10am-5pm Sunday.  
RoberCon 2015
Saturday, September 26: 10am - 5pm
Sunday, September 27: 10am - 5pm
Share Your Experience on TripAdvisor

Roberson is honored to be a 2015 Certificate of Excellence Winner on TripAdvisor.  Many thanks to all of our visitors who posted a review after their visit.  We encourage you to share your experience! 
 
Quick Reference Guide: Upcoming Events
PRESENTARTS: "Stories from the Jewish Experience." Sept 11-13
Judith Present Epstein's " Stories from the Jewish Experience" covers many different periods in Jewish lives.  It will take place in the Visitor Center Theater.  Friday show is at 7:30pm, Saturday and Sunday shows at 2pm. 
CLICK HERE for info and tickets. 

 
RoberCon 2015
Saturday, September 26 and 
Sunday, September 27
Roberson will be hosting our third annual SciFi convention featuring comics, fantasy, gaming, discussion panels, costuming, and more. CLICK HERE for admission badges    
 
Register Now:  Clayworks Beginner Pottery
DEADLINE APPROACHING
Roberson Clayworks is accepting registrations for our fall Beginner Pottery Courses.  The fall courses are 12-weeks, and classes are available to senior high school students and up.  

There are four beginner classes to choose from, all beginning the week of September 14.  Each course has a limit of 10 openings

CLICK HERE to view the beginner pottery class schedule.


Barnes & Noble Bookfair to benefit Roberson
   Join us at Barnes & Noble for a Fundraising Book Fair on Saturday, September 12 from 10am - 6pm.  A portion of sales will benefit Roberson Museum and Science Center. 

We'll be in the store and have various activities to enjoy.  We'll also be raffling a chance to win admission badges to RoberCon.  
Can't make it in person?  Shop online!  Also included with this bookfair is a week-long online fundraiser at www.barnesandnoble.com. The dates are September 12 - September 17.  The online ID code valid for that week is 11656410.  Enter that to have a portion of proceeds go to Roberson!
Roberson Rewards Spotlight
  DISCOUNT FOR ROBERSON MEMBERS:
10% off  purchase 


Full Belly Deli: 1550 Vestal Parkway East
Save the Dates: Home for the Holidays
Home for the Holidays returns for its 61st Year with an extended run.   
Enjoy all of the displays and treasures of this Holiday tradition November 18 - January 10.  Our Members' Opening will be Tuesday, November 17.


 
 
Broome County Arts Council
NYSCA
 
Klee Foundation
Funding for Roberson Museum and Science Center 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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Sincerely,  
Roberson Museum and Science Center