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Y AY L P NEW EXHIBIT Time freeplay. organized sportand and thetension between gender inequalityinsports women’s soccer uniforms examines A caseofhistoric soccer ballsand worldwide popularityofsoccer. into thepockets. Next explore the balls around thetableandkickthem a game!Useyour feet to maneuver and challengefriendsfamily to Step into alife-size billiards table Kick from around theworld infive zones: Explore thehistory ofballgames ball-inspired activities. and avariety ofphysical andvirtual Museum inCooperstown, New York— National BaseballHallofFame and Mays his3,000th hit,courtesy ofthe ball that gave baseballlegendWillie features iconic artifacts—including the The originalHave exhibit aBall •
Summer 2017 Bounce through thehistory oftheballanddiscover theimportance of ballplay asauniversal social,cultural, andhumanexperience!
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hit theground! many bricksaspossible. Don’tletit to keep theballinairto break as arcade classic Breakout (1972) andtry Play ajumboversion oftheAtari how they travel, float, andbounce. air-powered ballfountain andsee Place avariety ofcolorful balls inthe Bounce Nintendo simple marblesto theelectronic examining arange ofartifacts from and stayed thesameover timeby how thesegameshave changed from bocce to bowling—and learn See theevolution ofrolling games— at the18-foot Sphero Robot Park! a seriesoftracks, tunnels,andramps Drive remote-controlled ballsthrough Roll Wii Sports. Media support from
partnership withSphero. Sphero Robot Park presented in maintain theseoriginalartifacts. from thesaleoftokens helps purchased tokens. Money collected Some machinesinHave require aBall September 4,2017. Have remains aBall onview through kicking asoccer ballinAntarctica! and soccer All-Star David Beckham playing marblesinAfghanistan on different continents. Seechildren the world feature gamespeopleplay and videosofballplay from around illuminate thehistory oftheball, Books throughout theexhibit Mario Bros. andtheFlinstones. on pinballmachinessuchasSuper and tryto rack upthehighest score for prizes. Then pulltheplunger Hungry Hipposto earntickets Ghostbusters, AngryBirds, and Skee Ball,HoopFever, FishBowl, redemption-style gamessuchas Test your reflexes at arange of Have Arcade aBall strike zone. and tryto toss abaseballthrough the Test your skillsat thethrowing range have what ittakes to beapitcher? they helpdevelop dexterity. Think you juggling andbaseball,learnhow Explore throwing games,suchas Throw
Exciting ChangesComing to theMuseum’s First Floor “heroes inahalfshell.” featuring thehumorous first-ever museumexhibit the secrets ofthesewer inthis fall. Explore ahiddenlairandlearn exhibit coming to The Strong this Ninja Turtles: Secrets of theSewer at theNickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Donatello, Raphael,andMichelangelo crime-fighting turtlesLeonardo, underground hideoutofthebeloved Turtle power! Journey to thesecret, * in thespace formerly occupied by and guests, renovations have begun engaging experiences for members commitment to provide fresh and As partofThe Strong’s ongoing museum’s first floorexhibit spaces. you willnotice somechangesto the The next timeyou visitThe Strong, Changes intheformer Kidto Kidexhibit space supported inpartby theInstitute ofMuseum andLibrary Services.
create asewer pipemaze. skateboard, buildabridge, and computer game, balance ona slicing skillsonadexterity-based puzzle, practice ninjaspeedand maze, assemble anelectricalcircuit puzzles. Navigate arope bending collaborative games,andmind- series ofteam-building challenges, Learn aboutteamwork through a 2018—is designed to inspire the exhibit—slated to openinearly hands-on play areas. The new home-construction zone, andother crafting arocket ship, kid-size museum’s ExhibitsTeam is 12-foot construction wall, the the Kid to Kid*exhibit. Behinda September 16,2017
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slates, lunchboxes, andbooks. school house—complete withdesks, now includesa 19th-century, one-room exhibit hasa new entranceway and Additionally, theOneHistory Place role playing. imagination andencourage hands-on Media supportfrom Produced by Raphael. Seepage7for details. Michelangelo andtough-guy for pictures withthefun-loving Opening weekend, meetandpose International Inc. trademarks of Viacom logos, andcharacters are TURTLES andallrelated titles, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA All RightsReserved. Nickelodeon, ©2017 Viacom International Inc.
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Y AY L P UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS Time Saratoga andmake props for ribbondancing. Learn abouttheNational MuseumofDance in History andArt,create aminiature mummy. at theAlbany Institute of mummy ondisplay 3,000 year old Ankhefenmut, a about themysterious winner's circle. Learn take pictures inthe Race Course and famous Saratoga inspired by the Create aderby hat Capital-Saratoga July 8&9 Saturday &Sunday New York State •
Summer 2017 picturesque landscapes,andthrivingartscultural centers. fun photos, andlearn abouttheEmpire State’s historical museums, New York Cityto themajestic Niagara Falls. Create souvenirs, take Celebrate thediversity andvibrancy ofNew York State—from lively
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and Museum. decades agoprovided by theGeneseeCountry Village vote. Play withtoys that children intheregion enjoyed historic vote of1917 that granted women therightto part inchanginghistory by casting your ballotinthe celebrate thecanalwithfestivals and exhibits. Take how museumsandorganizations allover thestate staff from theNew York Power Authority. Discover with aninteractive demonstration ofamodellockwith at themechanicsinvolved in operating theErieCanal tunes inspired by theman-madewater channel. Marvel play thespoons,andsingalongto mule namedSal, Get upcloseto a historic ErieCanal! bicentennial ofthe Commemorate the Finger Lakes Erie Canaland July 15&16 Saturday &Sunday
Images courtesy ofEmpire State Development. Get creative at thebuild-a-citystation. and airplanes—play akey role inthe region’s industry. transportation—from waterways andtrains to highways clothespin. Discover how importantmethodsof Create aminiature downhill skierfrom a mighty Niagara Falls. to goover the as you pretend and take apicture Climb into abarrel Allegheny and Chautauqua- GreaterNiagara August 5&6 Saturday &Sunday recreate BoldtandSingerCastles. catch oneinapretend fishingactivity. Useblocksto identify fishfound alongtheseaway andseeifyou can see ifitissturdy enoughto float inwater. Learn how to construct aboat and hat and a skipper’s Islands Seaway. Design New York’s Thousand adventure down Embark onanautical Seaway Thousand Islands July 29&30 Saturday &Sunday the history ofFort Stanwix. a picture with aRevolutionary War soldieranduncover about minerals found inHerkimerDiamondMines.Take National BaseballHallofFame andMuseum.Learn how abaseballismadewithstaff from Cooperstown’s rich history ofbaseball,“America’s pastime,” andsee you canwatch theold-fashioned game. Uncover the discover locations inNew York State where precursor to baseball—and of stickball—a the classic game Try your handat Central New York July 22&23 Saturday &Sunday Presented inpartnership with
a lighthouse. of Long Islandandcraft be inspired by thebeaches a Broadway-style kickline. Then, photo opportunityanddance in Liberty come to life inaunique Apple! Watch theStatue of weekend celebrating theBig State SummerofFunwitha Close outtheNew York New York City Long Islandand August 26&27 Saturday &Sunday region withstaff from theWild Center. how nature plays animportantrole intheAdirondacks places to boat inthescenic Adirondacks. Discover try onhikinggear, andlearnaboutthebest trails and sing-along, pretend to paddledown ariver inakayak, prevention. Allweekend long,joininacampfire the word aboutcampingsafety andforest fire character hashelpedspread this courageous nearly 70 years, Smokey Bear!For with theiconic and take pictures Saturday only, meet Adirondacks August 19&20 Saturday &Sunday by thefamous Woodstock concert. Wear your own tie-dye shirtandenjoy musicinspired resorts ofthe Catskill Mountains.Getgroovy onSunday! and hearaboutthehistory oftheelaborate summer only, meetauthorandphotographer MarisaSchienfeld famous 19th-century HudsonRiver painters. Saturday masterpiece oftheCatskill scenery inthespiritof nap intheCatskills. Create your own watercolor legendary 20-year and hearabouthis Meet RipVan Winkle Hudson Valley Catskills and August 12&13 Saturday &Sunday
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Y AY L P UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS Time Space islimited. museumofplay.org. purchased at and may be Tickets are $15 began development onanoriginalnetwork television show. out theirown live musicalperformances across America.This year, they Ups in2010. Inadditionto touring withYo they Gabba, Gabba have sold Brooklyn musiciansJasonRabinowitz andJacob Stein formed The Pop including “Everything isMusic,” “Bird andRhino,” and“OnAir.” and singalongto populartunesfeatured ontheirnewest studio album, Grammy-nominated albums, includingAppetite for Construction. Dance Delight inaninteractive performance featuring musicfrom thegroup’s energy, puppetry, androck androll into ashow thewholefamily willlove. LiveGabba andheadlinedtheLollapalooza KidsStage—combine high stops at The Strong! The beloved duo—who have toured withYo Gabba Jump into seechildren’s musicduoThe Pop Upswhentheirnational tour Friday, July21,7p.m. The Pop UpsConcert •
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more at rochestercrit.com. Racing beginsat 6:25p.m. Learn lap after lapwithexplosive speed. around theglobeasthey take on Cheer onprofessional cyclists from Rochester onSaturday, August 19. free event takingplace indowntown the Rochester Twilight Criterium, a The display isinconjunction with in 1986. American to wintheTour deFrance LeMond rideinto victory asthefirst the bicycle that helpedracer Greg the 19thcentury. Getupcloseto “ordinary” bicycle popularized in bike anddiscover thegiant-wheeled at aneight-foot-long recumbent and partbasictransportation. Marvel toy, partadultathletic equipment, 2000, thebicycle serves aspartkids’ Strong’s National Toy HallofFame in modern bicycles. Inducted into The View aspecialdisplay ofclassic and Friday, August 4–Sunday, August 20 America onWheels next year. create your own fairy houseto enter Visit fairyhouses.com to learnhow to bark, twigs,andothernatural materials. fairy habitats are madefrom stones, Choice Award. These one-of-a-kind Most Whimsical,andthePeople’s Use ofNatural Materials, Most Unique, recognizes categories includingBest Houses Tour. The whimsicaldisplay 5th annualCorn HillArtsFestival Fairy award-winning fairy housesfrom the The museumplays host to 10 Wednesday, July12–Monday, July24 Display House Fairy
Sponsored by unique shapes. about fascinating huesand Colors andShapes:explore books Mondays, September 11,18&25 receive afree children’s book. each visit.Collect five punchesand Club passport punchedonce during your Storytime 11:30 a.m.Have at 10:30and select Mondays stories on Hear children’s joy ofreading. Celebrate the Storytime Club * assemble electricalcircuit puzzles,navigate arope maze, andmore! how thebrothers useteamwork to solve problems. Buildabridge, underground homeoftheTeenage MutantNinjaTurtles anddiscover Teenage MutantNinjaTurtles: Secrets of theSewer exhibit. Visit the All weekend long,create aninjaturtlemaskandexplore thenew supplies last.* up afree ticket intheAdams Atrium theday oftheevent while with thebodaciouscrimefighters at adesignated timeby picking Mutant NinjaTurtles, MichelangeloandRaphael.Pose for aphoto Train to beaninjawithturtlepower! Meetfamous Teenage Saturday &Sunday,September1617 Exhibit OpeningCelebration picked uponehourbefore designated meeting time. Timed tickets for Teenage MutantNinjaTurtles meetandgreets must be
a hat! magic capeandpullabunny out of at thedress-up play area. Try ona Transform into anapprentice magician 1:30 and3:30p.m. sleight-of-hand feats at 11:30a.m.and he performs astounding illusionsand magician BillGormont.Beamazed as an enchantingday featuring Rochester Now you seeit…now you don’t!Enjoy Saturday, September 30 Abracadabra!
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Y AY L P MUSEUM NEWS Time Entertainment. Penguin Software, and Interplay Strategic Simulations Inc., from Sierra On-Line, Brøderbund, industry, includingcollections commercial computer game materials related to theearly unparalleled holdingsof and complement The Strong’s Collection, 1970–2015, strengthen Adams Adventure International The materials intheScott home for thevery first time.” mainframe computers, into the which previously lived on text-based adventure games, into products whilebringing transform computer games These simplepackages helped a business card over thetop. liners andsealedby stapling Adams placed inbaby bottle Adventure cassette tapeswhich Adventureland andPirate’s packaged computer games— donation someoftheearliest were astonished to findinthis and electronic games.“We president for interpretation Jeremy Saucier, assistant vice computer gamemarket,” says in theburgeoning personal fiction andatruegame-changer available works ofinteractive was oneofthefirst commercially “Scott Adams’s Adventureland International (1979–1985). he co-founded, Adventure created andthecompany that the computer gamesthat Adams other documentation related to magazines, comic books,and materials, photographs, printed source code, promotional commercial computer games, includes someoftheearliest Strong museum.The assemblage collection ofmaterials to The recently donated anextensive computer (Adventureland 1978), made specificallyfor ahome text-based adventure game Adams, creator ofthefirst designer andpublisherScott Pioneering computer game Collection Designer Donates Pioneering Game •
Summer 2017 your favorite videogamefor consideration in2018. view the2017 inductionceremony, learnaboutprevious inductees, andnominate video gameculture, andthecreative arts. Visit worldvideogamehalloffame.org to Twitch—the world’s leadingsocialvideoplatform andcommunity for gamers, The 2017 World Video Hallof Fame Game inductionceremony streamed live on games ever. of thecompany’s “Champion Edition,” making itoneofthetop-selling arcade original cabinetsandastaggering 140,000 cabinetsandgameconversion kits an entire genre ofone-on-one fightinggames.Capcom soldmore than60,000 an arcade renaissance inthe1990s.The gameinspired numerous sequelsand Released by Capcom in1991,Street Fighter II:The World Warrior helpedto spark Street Fighter II 800 television episodesand17movies. games, 21.5billiontrading cards, andnumerous spinoffsincludingmore than 2014, thePokémon franchise hasproduced more than260millioncopies ofits Nintendo coined thenow ubiquitous catch-phrase, “Gottacatch ‘em all!”Asof (Green). The gamechallengedplayers to collect 151uniquemonsters, and on theNintendo Boy Game in1996as Pocket Monsters Aka (Red)andMidori Pokémon created amultinational cultural phenomenonwhenitwas released Pokémon RedandGreen novels, comic books, andactionfigures. than sixmillioncopies andinspired anumber of sequelsandspinoffs,aswell as like Master Chief, andadynamicmultiplayer experience. The gamesoldmore first-person shooter gamecombined anintricate storyline, memorable characters consoles soldwiththelaunchgameHalo:Combat Evolved. The science fiction, When Microsoft released itsXbox system in2001, more than50percent ofthe Halo: Combat Evolved games andoneofthemost recognizable videogamecharacters intheworld. the world to theplucky plumberMario—who becamethestar ofnumerous other that point,sellinganestimated 132,000 arcade cabinets.Donkey Kong introduced designer ShigeruMiyamoto andbecameNintendo’s most profitable gameto Released in1981,Donkey Kong helpedto launchthecareer oflegendarygame Donkey Kong affected thevideogameindustry, popularculture, andsocietyingeneral. decades, countries oforigin,andgamingplatforms, butallhave significantly Street Fighter II—at aspecialceremony onMay 4.The inductees spanmultiple inductees—Donkey Kong, Halo:Combat Evolved, Pokémon RedandGreen, and The Strong’s World Video HallofFame Game welcomed itsthird class of HallofFameGame 2017 Class Inducted into theWorld Video
Game DevGame Challenge Ceremony The Strong Hosts New York State New York State Dev Game ChallengewinnerswithLt. Governor Kathy Hochul(inred). the ways technology, materials, and construction setsthat demonstrates the museum’s growing collection of original setpieces andenhances this rare acquisition includesallthe under adifferent toy manufacturer, sets remain inproduction today tape. Althoughvariants ofthe1980s copy ofthefilmonitsoriginalVHS recent acquisition alsoincludesa became afeature-length film.This cartoon seriesandeventually into ananimated Saturday morning popularity, Robotix were adapted vehicles. At theheightofits or engineersconstructing futuristic scientists creating alienmonsters children could imaginethey were While playing withRobotix sets, the mechanicsofanErector Set. curiosity ofspace exploration with themes ofscience fictionand toy combined thedystopian in themid-1980s, thispopular construction sets.First produced original Milton Bradley Robotix The Strong recently acquired 12 Playful SideofScience Fiction New Artifacts Explore the and enhance the understanding of videogame history. museum’s partnershipwith RITandhow that collaboration strives to preserve and electronic game-related historical materials. They alsolearned aboutthe The Strong’s comprehensive collection ofvideo games,otherelectronic games, Following theceremony, award recipients, judges,andspecialguests toured Hub Coordinator Robert Mostyn. Entertainment Software Association Tim Foulkes, andRIT’s DigitalGaming Governor Kathy Hochul,Vice President ofState Government Affairs at the York State Dev Game Challenge. Amongthosepresenting were Lieutenant and New York University—to announce thesixwinnersoffirst-ever New Rochester Institute ofTechnology (RIT),Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, with representatives from eachofNew York State’s Hubs— DigitalGaming On May 8,The Strong welcomed community leadersandstate officials,along York. Usingthecontents provided John JungbluthofBrockport, New of theErector Set—donated by invented in1950 by thecreator Lab—a specialized chemistry set of anA.C.GilbertAtomic Energy The museumalsotook possession building toys withinthelast century. marketing helpedshapepopular
[email protected]. may request anappointment at conducting research at themuseum Scholars andstudents interested in cultural history. the ways inwhichplay illuminates and intellectual development and role ofplay inhumanphysical, social, to advance theirunderstanding ofthe Brian Sutton-Smith Papers, 1878–2015; Sid SacksonPapers, 1867–2000; andthe collection ofPlaythings magazine;the scholars poured through themuseum’s play to anthropology. Whilevisiting, companies, andtherelationship of the history ofMichigan-basedtoy growth ofthemodeltrain industry, of play-related topics, including the Researchers investigated anassortment and otherscholarlypublications. to inform theirdissertations, articles, collections related to thestudy ofplay all explored themuseum’s archival United States andfrom Brazil, who eight researchers from across the Last springthemuseumwelcomed Research Enhance to Museum Collections Scholars Use fiction-related toys. to The Strong’s collection ofscience find andanincredibly rare addition year later, makingthesetdifficultto stopped manufacturing thelaba in poorsales,andthecompany this toy asdangerous, resulting However, many consumers regarded to create chemicalreactions. gamma source, andacloudchamber, beta-alpha source, pure betasource, radioactive materials, suchasa in thekit,children could combine
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Nominate a Favorite Toy New Mobile Tour Explores Out and About for Induction into the Play in America Lisa Feinstein, vice president for institutional advancement, and National Toy Hall of Fame The museum’s mobile app, The Strong Museum Suzanne Seldes, executive vice Guide, now offers a second self-guided tour president and chief marketing Do you have a favorite toy that you’d like through The Strong’s America at Play exhibit. officer, attended the Rochester to see enshrined in The Strong’s National Available in English, French, German, Mandarin, Advertising Federation’s Addy Toy Hall of Fame? Nominations are in full and Spanish, the tour allows guests to explore Awards program in March, where swing and toy lovers across the world are classic toys that document cultural shifts in the museum’s Play Ball gala encouraged to recommend their favorite toys for American play during times of war, peace, received an award for the 2016 induction this November. Nominations may be made online at industrial growth, and new technologies. invitation package. toyhalloffame.org or by mail. Submissions for 2017 must be received by July 31, 2017. To date, 62 toys have earned a place in the National Toy Hall The Strong's Debbie McCoy and Laurie Phelps Throughout the tour, guests will learn about In April, Jeremy Saucier, assistant of Fame. Visit toyhalloffame.org to learn more about past inductees. (left and right respectively) with "Playful the timeless toys beloved by generations of vice president for interpretation Learning in the Primary Classroom" keynote children, including the jump rope, playing cards, and electronic games, spoke speaker Steve Levy. and alphabet blocks; the popular toys of the about the state of the video game 1940s and 50s that relied on new materials, industry and the importance such as plastic, to reach larger audiences; and of preserving its history at the Conference iconic toys and games from the 1960s through University of Rochester’s The Strong Delivers Expanded Training 1990s that reflected a youth culture influenced “Breaking Boundaries with Video Advocates Playful by music, movies, and fashion. Games” conference.
MUSEUM NEWS to Fairport Central School District Staff Learning “Exploring America at Play is like hopping aboard a time machine that In May, Jon-Paul Dyson, director of Board members, administrators, and teachers from the Fairport Central allows you to discover what’s changed dramatically and what’s remained The Strong’s International Center School District have been taking part in an expanded series of trainings led In May, The Strong hosted an education surprisingly consistent about play, toys, and games in the past 200 years,” for the History of Electronic Games, by The Strong aimed at incorporating play into Fairport’s kindergarten, first conference titled “Playful Learning in said Christopher Bensch, vice president for collections at The Strong. discussed video game preservation grade, and second grade classrooms. the Primary Classroom.” via Skype with the attendees of The Strong Museum Guide is available for download at the Apple Store the Continue: 2017 Conference at The Strong and Fairport announced a professional development partnership Nearly 100 educators from 12 and Google Play. The mobile app is supported by a grant from Empire State the National Videogame Arcade in in 2016, and the multi-year program has since grown to include full-day school districts across New York Development’s I LOVE NEW YORK program under Governor Andrew Nottingham, England. workshops at the museum led by Debbie McCoy, assistant vice president for state, including Fairport, Gates Chili, Cuomo’s Market NY initiative. education. The sessions examine current research on play-based learning, Watertown, and Amherst, attended Also in May, Steve Dubnik, president explore The Strong’s Woodbury School model, and generate plans for the one-day conference to discover and CEO, presented details about integrating play into the district’s classrooms. McCoy is also leading monthly the role that play, movement, stories, The Strong Neighborhood of study groups for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade teachers on and imagination have in preparing Play at a Rochester Downtown topics such as playful inquiry, play and literacy centers, discussion protocols, students for success in school and Development Corp. meeting. and playful class routines. in life. Hillary Ellis, director of “The Strong museum is proud to be collaborating with Fairport to The conference featured nationally conservation, attended the 45th help teachers maximize the potential for play to support learning and recognized author and former Annual Meeting of the American development in their classrooms,” says McCoy. “It is especially important Expeditionary Learning (EL) education Institute for Conservation of Historic that as the youngest students enter school, programs respond and align to consultant, Steve Levy, as its keynote and Artistic Works in Chicago in the way children naturally learn best—through playful learning strategies.” speaker and offered interactive May. The annual meeting hosts workshops that explored the conservators from museums in the Fairport Central School District introduced play-based curriculum at characteristics of the primary learner United States and abroad. Ellis was the beginning of last school year. Says Fairport Central School District and investigated how children learn awarded a full sponsorship to the Superintendent Brett Provenzano, “I am proud of this initiative and that through play. Educators also engaged annual meeting. our Board supports it as part of their focus on educating the whole child. in a thought-provoking discussion There are lifelong social and academic benefits to play, and this process lets about play-based learning strategies Special Issue of the American Journal of Beth Lathrop, director of the library children develop their emotional intelligence in a way that is natural to them. led by Deborah McCoy, The Strong’s and archives, presented “Games It truly is about teaching our youngest students in the way that they assistant vice president for education. Play Explores Play in the Ancient World and Design in Your Library!” at the learn best.” Western New York Regional Library While attending the conference, How did the Ancient Greeks and Romans play? The upcoming issue of Council in May. participants had the opportunity the American Journal of Play provides an in-depth look at play in the to tour The Strong’s Reggio ancient world and the historically contingent nature of play. Guest edited Also in May, Curator Shannon Emilia-inspired Woodbury School by Thomas Banchich, author, chair of the Classics Department at Canisius Symonds offered a presentation classrooms, as well as explore the College, and co-founder of the online encyclopedia, De Imperatoribus at SUNY Brockport’s Potter Fest— The Strong Libraries Earn Award museum’s two-floors of interactive Romanis, the special issue examines play in theater and comic literature, celebrating the 20th anniversary exhibits. Attendees also learned in philosophy and social wit, and the way jokes, sports, games and of the first Harry Potter book—on The Rochester Regional Library Council awarded The Strong’s libraries about The Strong’s collection of spectacles, leisure pursuits, and laughter reveal ancient sensibilities. how the museum preserves an honorable mention in its 2017 Library of the Year contest. Sixty-six toys, dolls, games, video games, Harry Potter memorabilia. libraries entered the contest and nearly 2,000 nominations for awards were and other electronic games and The issue includes two special interviews—one with Simon Goldhill, submitted by the public. The Strong libraries received nominations from how this comprehensive collection professor in Greek Literature and Culture at King’s College Cambridge In June, Senior Director of Public patrons of the Grada Hopeman Gesler Library and academic researchers enhances the study of play and and another with Garrett Fagan (1963–2017), former professor of Ancient Relations Shane Rhinewald, Tourism who utilize the Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play. Beth provides opportunities for playful History at Pennsylvania State University. Additional articles focus on Greek Sales Associate Karen Dodson, Lathrop, director of The Strong’s library and archives, accepted the award learning about American history attitudes toward playfulness and playful public gatherings, assumptions and Suzanne Seldes traveled to at the Rochester Regional Library Council’s Annual Meeting in June. and culture. about ancient and modern toys, the episodic form of ancient novels, Washington, DC, to participate in and Greek influence on riddles. IPW, the largest international travel trade show in the Read the American Journal of Play free of charge at journalofplay.org. United States. 10 P L AY Time • Summer 2017 Printed editions are also available for subscription and single copy purchase. www.museumofplay.org 11 12 12
Y AY L P MUSEUM NEWS Time as herincisive insightsonproject teams.” Patricia’s vast anddetailedknowledge ofthemuseum’s collection, aswell president for collections. “The museumteam willmiss having access to The Strong’s AmericanJournalof Play,” says Christopher Bensch, vice and the museum’s second floorthrough herwork ascurator onthePlay Pals holdings andincreasing itsdepth.Shealso hadamajorimpactinreshaping The Strong’s toy anddollcollections, expanding therange ofthemuseum’s “During hertenure, Patricia hassignificantlyenlarged andenhanced 1,000 construction setsfrom collector George Wetzel. of items from theRaggedyAnnandAndyMuseuminIllinois,more than during World War II),aprototype ofthe1964G.I.JoeAction Sailor, hundreds Freight Train setmadeofcardboard (created whenmetalwas inshortsupply collections, andamongmany highlights,sheacquired Lionel’s Wartime Patricia, whoretired inMay, cared for themuseum’s vast toy anddoll interpret thisentirely new form ofplay.” and educators are engaginglarger andmore enthusiastic audiences asthey ingenious ways that thenext generation ofStrong scholars,curators, designers, games. Though not agamerhimself, Eberlesays, “Iamsopleasedto seethe tilt toward play, Eberlenoted theinitiative to interpret thehistory ofelectronic When asked to describe turningpointsinthemuseum’s history besidesthe of theNational Toy Hallof Fame, and“MakingRoom for BigBird.” include, amongothers,The Handbookof Play (Volumes IandII), Classic Toys the historians, andtheorists through play research andthecreation of spearheaded efforts to increase The Strong’s authenticityamong scholars, that challengedtheway audiences understand andthinkaboutplay andalso He played asignificantrole inimagininganddesigninginteractive exhibits race andgenderinequalities,science fiction,andtheriseofmiddleclass. history ofmedicineandtheenvironment, bereavement andtheCold War, ambitious exhibit programs that investigated suchdiverse subjectsasthe As themuseumgrew insize andscope over three decades,Eberleled new generation. showcases play asaprocess that shapestheexperiences ofeach inspired themuseum’s signature Fieldof Play exhibit, builtin2006,that anticipation, surprise, pleasure, understanding, strength, andpoise—which Vice President for Play Studies RetiresStudies Playfor VicePresident Curator Patricia HoganRetires •
Summer 2017 American Journalof Play. Eberle'spublishedworks onthestudy ofplay Build, Drive, Goexhibits. Inaddition,sheserved asassociate editor of and play-related artifacts intheworld. assemblage oftoys, dolls,board games,video and itscollections have grown into theworld’s largest collections-based museumintheworld devoted to play Since then,The Strong has transformed into theonly other collections ofAmericanfamilies anddomestic life. collection, whichincludedhousewares, furniture, and The Strong in1998,themuseumhousedamuchsmaller When Patricia Hoganbeganhercareer asacurator at framework ofthesixbasicelementsactive play— term easierto describethanpinpoint,heidentifieda a taskthat frustrated scholarsfor decades.Findingthe presented withtheuniquechallengeofdefiningplay— the Buffalo andErieCounty Historical Society, hewas serving asdirector ofResearch andInterpretation at Eberle beganhiscareer at themuseumin1989, after American Journalof Play, retired from The Strong. When vice president for play studies andsenioreditor ofthe In June, after nearly30years ofservice, Scott G.Eberle,
Hopping, writer, editor, andgame designer. The Strong’s Jeremy SaucierwithLorri The Strong's MuseumSecrets event inMay. the MuseumAssociation ofNew York, at with Erika Sanger, executive director of The Strong’s President andCEOSteve Dubnik The Strong’s Jon-Paul Dyson inMay. Software Association pictured with government affairs at theEntertainment Tom Foulkes, vice president ofstate Johnson at The Happiest HourinApril. Valentine, withElvistribute artist Patrick Longtime friendofThe Strong, Mary induction ceremony inMay. The Strong’s World Video HallofFame Game director ofHalo, 343Industries, at Frank O’Connor, franchise development Distinguished Guests The Strong Welcomes
their commitment: FidelisCare, Info Advantage, andThe Goddard School. Thank you to these corporate partnersandsupporters for renewing [email protected]. can participate, contact LisaFeinstein at 585-410-6370 or receiving valuable benefitsfor theiremployees. To learnhow your company partners andsponsorsprovide meaningfulsupportfor themuseumwhile Businesses that make afinancialcontribution to The Strong ascorporate Thank You Corporate Partners commitment isanotherstep forward.” providing greater learningopportunitiesfor Rochester’s children, andthis regional president for M&T Bank.“At M&T Bank,we’re keenly focused on the museumwould agree they make learningfun,” said DanBurns,Rochester and Ithinkallofthechildren andparents whovisit “The Strong issuchatremendous community asset, educators andadministrators. and professional development opportunitiesfor grade 4;dynamiclessons for highschoolstudents; school lessons for students inpre-K through programs. These programs provide enriching in supportofthemuseum’s 2017–2018 education M&T Bankhasawarded The Strong a$25,000 grant for Education Programs M&T BankRenews Support Cirque duSoleilandheadlined who hasperformed with juggler extraordinaire, Viktor Kee, performance by world-renowned Festivities includeanexclusive cocktails, andamazingauctions. dinner anddessert fare, creative costumed characters, delicious an eclecticarray ofperformers, playful gala!The evening willfeature fun at Play Ball—Rochester’s most luminous landscapeofsophisticated The Strong willtransform into a On theevening ofFriday, October 6, Save theDate for Play Ball2017
not required. costumes are always admired, but character, game, ortoy. At Play Ball, and come dressed asafavorite light upthemuseum—orgoallout wear anddazzlingaccessories that invited to wear luminousevening This year Play Ballguests are America’s Got Talent. contestants featured onNBC’s Viktor was oneofthetop 10 Moulin Rouge inParis. In2016, and theMirage inLasVegas and venues suchastheMGMGrand
and CEOSteve Dubnik. with The Strong’s president M&T Bank’s CurtProvenzo
585-410-6346. [email protected] or and specialevents manager, at Kylee Fassler, donorengagement a giftinsupportofPlay Ball,contact sponsorship opportunities,ormake To purchase tickets, learnabout $175 each. and outreach programs. Tickets are The Strong’s educational mission Proceeds from Play Ballsupport details about The Happiest Hour. to purchase tickets andfor more fun Visit museumofplay.org/happiesthour with Rochester Fencing Club, andmore. BreakThrough Entertainment, duels party withmusicby DJ Napsfrom The evening willalsofeature adance floors ofhands-on,interactive exhibits. Roc Brewing Co. whileexploring two cash barfeaturing thelocalbeersof Marshall Street BarandGrilla a samplingofsnackscourtesy of Have exhibit. aBall Guests willenjoy and play timeinthenew, original camp-inspired competitions, crafts, summer camptheme, complete with August’s Happiest Hourwillbe a and community outreach programs. Strong’s overall educational mission Happiest Hourhelpto supportThe age 21andolder. Proceeds from The and museumexperience for “big kids” is aticketed, after-hours fundraiser 5:30 to 9:30p.m. The Happiest Hour Hour onWednesday, August 23,from The Strong willhost itsnext Happiest Returns inAugust The Happiest Hour (right). “DJ Naps”Napoli Head andMike and Mr. Potato Viktor Kee (left) performing artist Play Ball2017 www.museumofplay.org
ADVANCEMENT 13 CALENDAR OF EVENTS July 2017 August 2017 September 2017
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Have a Ball Crossword Puzzle Challenge 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Book Nook 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Summer 2017 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Librarians’ picks from the 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 31 Programs underwritten in part by official airline of The Strong. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Grada Hopeman Gelser Library 30 31 The Secret Garden: A Flowers Primer JULY by Jennifer Adams, art by 2 3 4 5 Saturday & Sunday, July 8 & 9 Saturday & Sunday, July 15 & 16 Saturday & Sunday, July 22 & 23 Alison Oliver New York State Summer of Fun: New York State Summer of Fun: New York State Summer of Fun: (for the youngest readers) Capital-Saratoga Erie Canal and Finger Lakes Central New York Little Miss Burnett’s board book 6 7 Create a derby hat; learn about New York’s Commemorate the bicentennial of the Learn about old-time baseball, meet a takes the youngest readers National Museum of Dance; and uncover the Erie Canal, take a picture with Sal the mule, Revolutionary War soldier, learn about KIDS PAGE KIDS 8 on a tour of her garden with mysteries of Ankhefenmut, a 3,000-year-old cast a ballot in Rochester's 1917 vote, minerals found in Herkimer Diamond mummy. and more. Mines, and more. delightful illustrations of crocuses, 9 snapdragons, lilies, and roses. 10 Wednesday, July 12–Monday, July 24 Friday, July 21 Saturday & Sunday, July 29 & 30 Children will delight in learning the Fairy House Display The Pop Ups Concert New York State Summer of Fun: names of the flowers, and adults will Delight in a display of award-winning fairy Delight in an interactive performance Thousand Islands Seaway 11 12 appreciate quotes beautifully woven houses from the 5th annual Corn Hill Arts by Grammy-nominated duo The Pop Ups! Design a skipper’s hat; construct a boat into the artwork. (Located near 13 14 Festival Fairy Houses Tour. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at and see if it will float; and learn about Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden.) museumofplay.org. species of fish native to the area. 7 p.m. Salt in His Shoes: 15
Michael Jordan, in 16 Pursuit of a Dream 17 by Deloris Jordan with Roslyn M. AUGUST Jordan, illustrated by Kadir Nelson 18 19 (for younger readers) Friday, August 4–Sunday, August 20 Saturday & Sunday, August 12 & 13 Wednesday, August 23 Young Michael Jordan wishes he was America on Wheels New York State Summer of Fun: The Happiest Hour taller so he could help his brothers View a special display of classic and modern Catskills and Hudson Valley After-hours fundraiser for “big kids” win basketball games at the park. His examples of the bicycle from The Strong’s Meet Rip Van Winkle and hear about his age 21 and older. Tickets available at mother convinces him to try putting collection in conjunction with the Rochester legendary 20-year nap and paint a museumofplay.org. Twilight Criterium. a little salt in his shoes and to pray watercolor masterpiece of the Catskill 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. every night. After months of salty scenery. Sunday only, enjoy music inspired by the famous Woodstock concert. shoes and practicing basketball at Saturday & Sunday, August 5 & 6 Saturday & Sunday, August 26 & 27 home, Michael returns to the park to New York State Summer of Fun: New York State Summer of Fun: Across Saturday & Sunday, August 19 & 20 find that although he’s no taller, his Greater Niagara and Chautauqua- Long Island and New York City 2. You’ll need a felt-covered ball and racket for this sport New York State Summer of Fun: patience, hard work, and faith have Allegheny Snap a photo with the Statue of Liberty, paid off. (Located in the Have a Ball 7. Also called table tennis Climb into a barrel and pretend go over Adirondacks dance in a Broadway-style kick line, craft exhibit.) 8. What a ball does when it moves quickly up or away from a surface the mighty Niagara Falls, learn about Sing campfire songs, paddle down a pretend a Long Island lighthouse, and more. important modes of transportation in the river, try on hiking gear, and more. Saturday after hitting it 10. You’ll need a square court divided into quadrants for this region, build a city, and more. only, meet Smokey Bear. Fair Weather: playground game 13. Sport played on horseback A Novel 15. To strike a ball forcibly with your foot by Richard Peck 16. You’ll need a cue ball for this game (for older readers) 17. This sort of arcade game has flippers 18. Type of ball you might throw in the winter Thirteen-year-old Rosie Beckett SEPTEMBER had never traveled very far from Down her family’s farm until the summer 1. Baseball position between second and third base Monday, September 11 Monday, September 18 Saturday, September 30 of 1893, when she and her siblings 3. Robotic balls featured in the Have a Ball exhibit Storytime Club Storytime Club Abracadabra! are invited to attend the World’s 4. There are 32 panels on this ball, traditionally black and white in color Colors and Shapes: explore books about Colors and Shapes: explore books about Be amazed as local magician Bill Gormont Columbian Expedition in Chicago. 5. A clown might use colorful balls to do this trick fascinating hues and unique shapes. fascinating hues and unique shapes. performs astounding illusions. Award-winning author Richard Peck, 6. Avoid the sand traps in this game with his trademark witty dialogue 9. Catch, cradle, and pass the ball in this sport Saturday & Sunday, September 16 & 17 Monday, September 25 and fast-paced action, tells the story 11. A six-point score in football Exhibit Opening: Nickelodeon’s Storytime Club of the summer that changes the 12. Serve, block, and spike in this sport Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesTM: Colors and Shapes: explore books about Beckett’s lives forever. (Located in 14. What you might chant after a terrible basketball shot Secrets of the SewerTM fascinating hues and unique shapes. the One History Place exhibit.) 19. You want to knock down all nine pins in this sport Meet and post for photos with Teenage
Mutant Ninja Turtles Michelangelo and
14. Air ball 19. Bowling 19. ball Air 14. Raphael, create a ninja turtle mask, and
Down:
1. Shortstop 3. Sphero 4. Soccer 5. Juggle 6. Golf 9. Lacrosse 11. Touchdown 12. Volleyball 12. Touchdown 11. Lacrosse 9. Golf 6. Juggle 5. Soccer 4. Sphero 3. Shortstop 1. explore the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:
Snowball Secrets of the Sewer exhibit.
Across: Across: 2. Tennis 7. Ping Pong 8. Bounce 10. Foursquare 13. Polo 15. Kick 16. Billiards 17. Pinball 18. 18. Pinball 17. Billiards 16. Kick 15. Polo 13. Foursquare 10. Bounce 8. Pong Ping 7. Tennis 2.
14 P L AY Time • Summer 2017 Answers Unless otherwise noted, events typically end by 4 p.m. and are free to members. www.museumofplay.org 15 Nonprofit Organization US Postage PAID One Manhattan Square Rochester, NY Rochester, NY 14607 Permit No. 4144
The Strong® is a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization, The Strong is funded in part by contributions MUSEUM ADMISSION and grants from individuals, corporations, foundations, and state and federal entities. It is home to the General Admission (does not include admission to International Center for the History of Electronic Games, the National Toy Hall of Fame, the World Video Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden®): age 2 and older Game Hall of Fame, the Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play, the Woodbury School, and the $14.50, under age 2 free, museum members free. American Journal of Play and houses the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of historical Admission to Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden: materials related to play. $4 per person for members, general admission fee plus $5 for nonmembers; children under age 2 free. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Entry to Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden is by timed Bernard Birnbaum, CPM Kenneth Glazer Aaron Newman Jeff Valentine ticket only. Tickets may be purchased at the museum’s David Burns Cecilia Griffin Golden, PhD Joy Ryen Plotnik, Esq. Mee F. Wing admissions desk. Michael J. Cicero Martin Jarzebowski Bruce Raiffe Admission rates and Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden Roberta DuBeshter Laura Saxby Lynch William D. Rice Steve M. Dubnik, fees subject to change. Zeke Duda Reena Mehta Donald J. Riley President and CEO Erika Duthiers, Esq. Linda McGinley, EdD Fred Smith, PhD PARKING Carla Engelbrecht Fisher, EdD William W. Napier Limited free parking is available for guests during regular museum hours on a first-come, first-served basis. On high visitation days, the museum lot may reach The Strong is supported with public funds from the Institute of capacity early in the day. If space is not available on Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the New York State Council site at the time of your visit, you will find additional on the Arts (NYSCA), a State agency. The Strong is accredited by parking (fees apply) at neighboring municipal garages. the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), and is an institutional member of AAM, the American Association for State and Local History MUSEUM HOURS (AASLH), the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM), and the Museum Association of New York (MANY). Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Strong is a United Way donor designation agency (ID#2556) Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. The museum will close at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4.
DINING The museum offers a variety of dining options including Pizza Hut Express, Taco Bell Express, Subway, Louie’s Sweet Shoppe, and Bill Gray’s Restaurant. Visit museumofplay.org for hours and information. On weekends, holidays, and during school breaks, dining tables and chairs are reserved for restaurant customers only. INFORMATION 585-263-2700 • museumofplay.org The Strong Named One of the Top PLAY TIME Museums for Families by USA Today Editor: Kelly Murphy Lucyszyn Contributing Writers and Photographers: USA Today recently named The Strong one of the best museums Kurt Brownell, Lisa Feinstein, Victoria Gray, for families in the United States and the number one museum for Crissi Harrison, Bethany Mosher, Noelle McElrath-Hart, families in the Northeast. Travel experts for USA Today’s Reader’s Allison McGrath, Beth Lathrop, Kelly Murphy Lucyszyn, Choice 10 Best nominated 20 of the most popular family-friendly Michelle Parnett-Dwyer, Shane Rhinewald, museums in the country, including museums in much larger Suzanne Seldes, Olivia Viterna cities, such as the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, Franklin Art Director: Niki Kruger, Zimmet Group Institute Science Museum in Philadelphia, and the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles. Readers voted for the best 10, and The Strong emerged as the third overall choice nationwide. To see the full top 10, visit www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-museum-for-families-2017. Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .ai Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .ai