Holidays, Masquerade and More at Roberson!

Confluence

November 2012

Greetings!

It's that time of year. The LIGHTS, the TREES, the CELEBRATION...

Roberson IS Home for the Holidays!

Each year Home for the Holidays at Roberson welcomes thousands of visitors who enjoy dazzling displays and explore holiday traditions from around the world. We invite you to take part in this fantastic community tradition and experience a magical time of year at Roberson during 2012 Home for the Holidays.

ADDITIONAL HOURS:

Roberson is proud to announce EXPANDED evening hours on Thursday and Saturday* Nights. Beginning November 23 Roberson is open 7 days a week during Home for the Holidays.

Sunday - Wednesday: 11am - 5pm

NEW THIS YEAR: Thursday 11am - 9pm

Friday: 11am - 9pm

NEW THIS YEAR: Saturday 11am - 9pm

*Please note: Saturday, December 8 and Saturday, December 15 Roberson will be closing at 5pm due to private holiday parties

Explore this edition of Confluence to learn more about what's going at at Roberson during Home for the Holidays, what else is happening at Roberson, and then make sure to plan a visit. We look forward to seeing you soon!

What's Happening at Roberson...

Plan Your Visits: 2012 Home for the Holidays

New Year's Eve Masquerade in the Mansion: Tickets On Sale Now!

Huge Crowds for Special Exhibition

Roberson Rewards: Membership Program

Perfect Holiday Shopping: Roberson's Museum Gift Shop

Rentals at Roberson: Celebrate your Special Occasion with us!

2012 Home for the Holidays

ATTENTION ROBERSON MEMBERS!

MEMBERS' OPENING:

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 20, 6:30-8:30pm

Enjoy a wonderful reception and explore the displays before we open to the public.

It's FUN, it's MAGIC, it's a COMMUNITY TRADITION!

Community members, local businesses and Roberson staff members have beautifully decorated the Museum and Roberson Mansion. The celebration is being made even more fun by the presence of music, dance and interactive activities for families.

Remember, Roberson is open seven days a week beginning November 23. Below is a list of weekend activities taking place during the first couple weeks of Home for the Holidays. Stay tuned to www.roberson.org for the full list of activities

Opening Weekend: November 23-25

Sponsored by Remlik's Grille & Oyster Bar

Friday, November 23

Home for the Holidays begins at 11am. Open until 9pm

Annie and Katie Glasgow perform Holiday Carols - Mansion 1-2

Irene Martin - Piano in the Mansion 5-7pm

Saturday, November 24 Open 11am - 9pm

Sponsored by Remlik's Grille & Oyster Bar

Holiday Crafts - Holiday Craft Cave 12:30-3:30

Mansion Tours at 1, 2 and 3

Tamari Ball Ornament Demonstration - Holiday Craft Cave 1-4

Teen Opera of the Southern Tier 2 pm

Sunday, November 25 Open 11am - 5pm

Sponsored by Remlik's Grille & Oyster Bar

Mansion Tours at 1, 2 and 3

Polish Ornament Workshop - Holiday Craft Cave 12-5

Roberson International Folk Dancers - Mansion Ballroom 1-2

Weekend of November 30-Dec 2

Sponsored my Magic 101.7

Friday, November 30: Open 11am - 9pm

Sponsored by Magic 101.7

Saturday, December 1: Open 11am - 9pm

Sponsored by Magic 101.7

Magic 101.7 Live Broadcast 11-1

Irene Martin - Piano in the Mansion 12-1

Girl Scout Badge Program (Registration required) 12-2

Holiday Crafts - Holiday Craft Cave 12:30-3:30

Mansion Tours at 2 and 3

Sunday, December 2: Open 11am - 5pm

Sponsored by Magic 101.7

Lithuanian Ornament Workshop - Holiday Craft Cave 12-2

3 4 Him - Mansion 2-3

Common Threads Quilt Guild Demonstration - Dickenson West 2-4

Mansion Tours at 1, 2 and 3

Masquerade in the Mansion
Tickets Available Now

Live music, masks, a rockin' DJ, the Roberson Mansion and so much more...oh it's going to be another awesome party! Won't you join Roberson and BingSpot to ring in 2013 in elegance and style? Act fast, last year sold out!

Celebrate in Elegance and Style Inside

THE ROBERSON MANSION

Party Takes Place December 31, 2012 9 PM to January 1, 2013 2 AM

Tickets just $45

Bar service available, provided by Terra Cotta

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Guests at Masquerade in the Mansion will enjoy the celebration on multiple floors of the Roberson Mansion including live music, dancing in the beautiful ballroom, entertainment, hors d'oeuvres, the Home for the Holidays displays, a Midnight champagne toast, bar service provided by Terra Cotta and much more.

Over 2,000 Visitors Attend

"The First Step to Freedom"

We at Roberson Museum and Science Center were fortunate to recently present a limited, two-day exhibition of an important, rarely seen document of American history: Abraham Lincoln's Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. Approximately 2,200 people, including over 900 school children, were able to see this remarkable, handwritten piece of history in a travelling exhibition organized by the New York State Library and Museum.

But because of restrictions on the number of people who could safely pass through the museum gallery before the exhibition moved on to another location, many visitors had to be turned away. We very much regret that we had to disappoint so many of our neighbors.

We have requested a return visit of the Lincoln exhibition; information about that and other upcoming exhibitions are at Roberson.org.

Terry McDonald

Executive Director

Roberson Museum and Science Center

Roberson Rewards:

Connecting You to our Community

What better time than the holiday season to give the gift of membership? A Roberson Rewards Membership is sure to delight even the "hard to buy for" people on your shopping list!

Each month we highlight one of the local businesses offering discounts to Roberson Members as a Rewards participant. This month we spotlight...

Sea Hag Soaps & Art Mercantile: 1044 McCormick Road, Brackney, PA 18812

Reward for Roberson Members:

10% off all three floors (excludes already discounted items)

If you're not already a member, JOIN TODAY to take advantage of an even more REWARDING membership!

Quick Reference Guide: Upcoming Events

ON VIEW: "Treasures of the Vault"

Celebrating the history, abundance and diversity of Roberson's collections, the community donors who gave them; and the exceptional strides made by our staff to make our collections accessible.

Home for the Holidays Nov. 23 - Dec. 30

Enjoy dazzling displays and explore holiday traditions from around the world. Full schedule at www.roberson.org

12.31.12 Masquerade in the Mansion Dec. 31

Ring in 2013 in elegance and style with Roberson and BingSpot! Tickets on sale now.

SRO Presents "Godspell" Jan. 19-27

Tickets will be available in December from SRO. CLICK HERE to visit their site.

ON VIEW: "The Civil War"

Roberson commemorates the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War with a grand exhibition featuring compelling real-life stories of individuals from our region. Through various learning experiences visitors will discover how the Civil War changed lives in our communities.

Roberson's Museum Gift Shop

Roberson's Museum Shop has gifts for everyone.

Explore our unique variety of jewelry, books, toys, ornaments, decorative cards and artwork from local artists. The shop also features pottery, clothing, canvas bags and more.

Take advantage of high quality items at low gift shop prices.

Whether shopping for yourself or someone else, new items are added daily to Roberson's gift shop, making for a great gift-buying experience.

CLICK HERE to see more photos of Holiday Selections in our Gift Shop

Give the Gift of Roberson.

Gift Certificates and Roberson Rewards Memberships are available in the Museum Gift Shop.

CLICK HERE for more information on Roberson's Museum Gift Shop

New Addition Within

Expanded Model Train Layout

Bruce Boyea, Chairman, President &
Chief Executive Officer of Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York recently visited Roberson to help us install a replica of the Security Mutual Life Building.

Roberson Museum and Science Center is proud to offer its visitors the opportunity to explore the region's largest public model train display. The layout is located on the first floor of the museum.

Be sure to visit the Model Train Display and explore our depiction of the area's landscape in the 1950s time period. You'll be sure to spot some recognizable businesses and landmarks!

Roberson's Digital Planetarium

No matter the weather or time of year, there's always an incredible view of the stars and planets from inside our new Digital Planetarium.

From astronomy topics to monsters of the deep sea and rockin' laser shows, the new digital software provides fun, reliable and flexible educational programs for school audiences, afterschool programs, summer camps and significantly enhances the visitor experience.

CLICK HERE for Digital Planetarium Show Schedules

Planning a birthday or fun celebration? Roberson's Digital Planetarium is available to rent for parties! Contact Colleen at 772-0660 ext. 211 for more information.

Planning a Memorable Occasion?

Roberson offers ample space and a great environment in both the mansion and museum, including our beautiful newly restored mansion ballroom.

Rentals available for any occasion. Whether it's birthday parties, bridal showers, receptions, social gatherings or corporate events Roberson provides a unique setting to make your event a memorable one!

For more information on rentals at Roberson click here or call our event coordinator at 607-772-0660 ext. 211

Roberson's Wish List

If you, your business or someone you know has items you no longer use or would like to donate, please consider a donation to Roberson.

What we could use...

Volunteers

If you're interested in volunteering at Roberson, we want to hear from you. Volunteer opportunities available for special events and in various museum departments.

Email info@roberson.org if you're interested.

Facilities Wish List

Vacuum Cleaners

Pick-up Truck

Working vehicles

(any condition as long as it runs)

Education Department Wish List

School supplies

Craft materials

Plastic Baggies

Event/Rentals Wish List

7' of 8' Artificial Trees

White Lights

Decorations

Clothing Steamer

Linens

Knives, serving utensils

All donations to Roberson Museum and Science Center are tax deductible.

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.

Roberson has increased its presence on social media sites Facebook and Twitter. Find us for up to the minute updates and to keep an eye out for some exclusive online deals!

Sincerely,

Roberson Museum and Science Center