Binghamton Historical Soundwalk

First Friday Community Soundwalk & Sound Art Experience!

Soundwalks begin and end at TechWorks!

FREE EVENT // OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

  SOUNDWALKS LEAVE EVERY 30 MINUTES STARTING AT 6 PM

REFRESHMENTS FOLLOWING SOUNDWALKS AT TECHWORKS!

The Binghamton Historical Soundwalk Project uses sound to showcase Binghamton's history and inspire year-round residents and students alike.

There are two ways to enjoy the Binghamton Historical Soundwalk Project:

1) Take a guided walk along a one-mile stretch of downtown in which you will concentrate on the sense of listening and what you know and can learn about Binghamton through its sounds. Engage with artworks that amplify aspects of Binghamton's history. These walks will leave every 30 minutes from TechWorks! (321 Water St.). There will be a reception afterward with refreshments.

 2) Encounter the sound art installations on your own along the soundwalk route. An installation in the East End of the Water Street parking ramp will immerse listeners in the sounds of the Boscov’s Parking Ramp Dances held in the late 1970s-early 1980s by the American Dance Asylum. Another piece, in the northeast entrance to Boscov’s (nearest the parking ramp), examines the indigenous past and present of Binghamton, with a specific focus on the power of the Chenango River. A third art piece, behind Boscov’s on Dwight Street, challenges our historical memory and our present perspectives to reconsider what we consider “women’s work,” emphasizing women laborers’ roles in the 1890 Cigar Worker’s Strike and in the textile industry. Finally, Resonant Technologies, an audio art installation  at TechWorks! (321 Water St.) investigates technology, sound, history and the connections which emerge when we consider their relationships and interaction. Visitors are invited to explore these connections through a guided soundwalk which emphasizes three TechWorks! experiences:  Typewriters, Audio Technology, and Walk-in Pinhole Camera.

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Resonant Technologies (1) explores the typewriter as an art object by playing sounds through transducer speakers and placing them in-between different models of typewriters. Resonant Technologies (2) focuses on the mediation of sound by audio technologies. Sounds produced from communication technologies, like telegraphic morse code, and by the machines themselves are amplified in this space. Resonant Technologies (3) is situated in TechWorks’ camera obscura room where a small lens projects the outside space as an inverted image inside the dark room. The sounds parallel the function of this room by projecting sounds from and outside space into an interior one to call attention to how our senses are interfacing collectively with these audio and visual technologies

Baby, It's CODE Inside - 2018

An all-day coding event for teens of all skill levels, guided by Women in Technology @ Binghamton University and veteran computer professionals.  Stop by for an hour or spend the day.  Try your first coding project from Hour of Code or learn to control Scribbler robots using Python, a coding tool used in many industries.  Visit the Vintage IBM Computing Center to create custom banner printouts with Apollo-era machines, as seen in the movie, Hidden Figures.  OR - spend the day learning to Code Your Own Video Game with Unity software. 

Hour of Code & Python with robots sessions start on the hour, every hour.  Code Your Own Video Game   9am - 3 pm Drop in anytime for Make & Takes -- Braille, Giant Paper Clips, & custom banner prints at Vintage IBM Computing Center.

Sound Structures + Site: An evening with Sound Artists Mendi & Keith Obadike

Mendi + Keith Obadike will discuss recent art projects ranging from site specific installation to data sonification.

Mendi + Keith Obadike make art, music, and literature. They have exhibited and performed at The New Museum, The Studio Museum in Harlem, The Whitney Museum of American Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and The Museum of Modern Art. Their projects include a series of large-scale public sound art works: “Blues Speaker (for James Baldwin)” at The New School (commissioned by the Vera List Center for Art and Politics with Harlem Stage), “Free/Phase” at the Chicago Cultural Center and Rebuild Foundation, and “Compass Song” (commissioned by Times Square Arts). Their recent gallery exhibitions include Numbers Station [Furtive Movements] at RYAN LEE Gallery, and the group show Electronic Superhighway (2016-1966) at The Whitechapel Gallery, London. Their honors include a Rockefeller New Media Arts Fellowship, Pick Laudati Award for Digital Art, a New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship in Fiction and the Louis Comfort Tiffany Biennial Award.

Bios: Keith received a BA in Art from North Carolina Central University and an MFA in Sound Design from Yale University. He is an associate professor in the Communication Department at William Paterson University and a digital media editor at the journal Obsidian. Mendi received a BA in English from Spelman College and a PhD in Literature from Duke University. She is an associate professor in the Department of Humanities and Media Studies at Pratt Institute and a poetry editor at Fence Magazine. They both serve as art advisors to the Times Square Alliance and the Vera List Center for Art and Politics.

Sponsored by The Binghamton Historical Soundwalk Project, TechWorks!, the Cinema Department at Binghamton University, the Binghamton University English Department, and the BU Visual & Material Cultures TAE.

Jump into the Olympic spirit @ TechWorks! Open House President's Day

Monday, February 19, 2018

1:00 PM 6:30 PM

Get ready for Monday night’s final sledding event of the 2018 Olympics.  

Climb aboard a bobsled raced in the Sochi Olympics - take a selfie in a
     sled built in Johnson City, painted by BT BOCES students

Check out a Skeleton Sled raced by the Jamaican Bobsled Team  (no joke).  You can wiggle in and try to steer in a dry run (no ice).

View sledding videos, incudling Randy Will on sled design & racing strategy.

Bend giant paperclips, Emboss in Braille, Print IBM banner messages,
Pick lottery number with 1980s Atari,  Punch and sort IBM cards.

Check out Ansco cameras and film history in our new exhibit
     Highlights of the Dodge Camera Collection.

 Its your last chance to create a hanging chad with a vintage Votomatic machine -Counting Your Votes exhibit closes Feb 24th.

Admission $5/person, includes seasonal snacks. Warm clothing recommended.

321 Water Street,  Binghamton, NY 13901             607-723-8600
email:  info@ctandi.org                     Facebook:  TechWorksBing

Gold medalist and co-founder of Legacy Sleds, Jimmy Shea with Skeleton sled and Jamaican sledders who raced the sled in the TechWorks! collection.  Experience it yourself!

EVENTS

Saturday, February 10, 2018

2:00 PM 4:30 PM

TechWorks!321

Water StreetBinghamton, NY, 13901United States (map)

Eric Ross  and his Avant Garde Ensemble return for their third TechWorks! engagement.
https://www.wskg.org/arts/2018-02-06/the-center-for-technology-and-innovation-presents-music-from-the-future
Eric Ross,composer and Theremin Master,  also performs on guitar, keyboard, and synthesizers.  Eric has performed his original electro-acoustic avante garde compositions around the world, including at the Kennedy Center, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, and jazz festivals in Newport, Berlin, Montreux (Switzerland) and North Sea (Rotterdam).  Eric is a favorite artist at Binghamton blues and jazz festivals.  

Eric will be joined in his third TechWorks! performance by fellow thereminist Jason Smeltzer, Eric J. Roth on guitar and lute, and a special guest, performance artist Atsuko Yuma from Japan.  Atsuko Yuma has exhibited and performed across the globe, including at the United Nations (NYC), Shanghai, and Japan. In her return engagement at TechWorks!, Atsuko will dance with her soft-sculpture creations that evoke the spirit of the earth, Japanese culture, and a call for peace.

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Eric Ross - Music from the Future

Eric Ross  and his Avant Garde Ensemble return for their third TechWorks! engagement.
https://www.wskg.org/arts/2018-02-06/the-center-for-technology-and-innovation-presents-music-from-the-future
Eric Ross, composer and Theremin Master,  also performs on guitar, keyboard, and synthesizers.  Eric has performed his original electro-acoustic avante garde compositions around the world, including at the Kennedy Center, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, and jazz festivals in Newport, Berlin, Montreux (Switzerland) and North Sea (Rotterdam).  Eric is a favorite artist at Binghamton blues and jazz festivals.  

Eric will be joined in his third TechWorks! performance by fellow thereminist Jason Smeltzer, Eric J. Roth on guitar and lute, and a special guest, performance artist Atsuko Yuma from Japan.  Atsuko Yuma has exhibited and performed across the globe, including at the United Nations (NYC), Shanghai, and Japan. In her return engagement at TechWorks!, Atsuko will dance with her soft-sculpture creations that evoke the spirit of the earth, Japanese culture, and a call for peace.

https://www.facebook.com/events/179737882790220/

https://atsukoyuma.jimdo.com/

Source: http://www.ericross.info

Global Game Jam 2018

Ticket include entrance to all Global Game Jam activities:

Opening Ceremony at Harry Prew Conference Center (Friday 5PM), Coding in Applied Technology Atrium  -Friday until 10PM, Saturday 8AM - 10 PM, Sunday 8AM - 5PM; Closing Ceremony at Harry Prew Conference Center (Sunday 5-7PM).  Plus Overnight Coding sessions at Fairfield Inn, 864 Upper Front Street, Friday 10 PM - Saturday 8AM and Saturday 10PM-8AM.  Overnight Coding Sessions include access to fitness center, pool, and showers - bring a bathing suit and towel.  Snacks & beverages included; meals not included.

Ticket certificate emailed in time for holiday giving.

Code your butt off at the Global Game Jam - co-hosted by TechWorks! and SUNY Broome.

Game themes are announced Friday at 5PM - work in teams all weekend -  Teams upload games to international website at 5PM Sunday.  At the closing ceremony, teams present their game - what it does, how it was designed, and why folks should give it a spin.  Join 500 sites around the world - all working on the same theme.

Three simple steps to participate in Binghamton's only Global Game Jam site:

1. Sign up on the official web site  https://globalgamejam.org/2018/jam-sites/techworks

2. Reserve your space on-line now.  The TechWorks! - SUNY Broome site has room for 30 gamers.  Buy tickets in advance on-line or at the event,  if space is available.

3. Sharpen your game creation skills so you're ready to go.  Most teams will build their game using Unity game engine design software.  Download free software https://unity3d.com/get-unity/download    and practice.  Sign up for a TechWorks! Code Your Own Video Game Unity training - a two day workshop Dec 27-28th at Binghamton High School or a one day workshop Jan 15th at TechWorks!. 

Makeshift Bed

One of our Jammers decided to make a bed out of some chairs.

Flights, Cameras, Action!

Exhibit of Ansco Firsts in Photographic Technology and 150 years of 3D image technology by Binghamton companies.   Highlights from the S. C. and Wilbur Dodge Collection of Ansco Cameras.   In honor of Wilbur Dodge's long career at Link and his passion for music, the antique Link Nickelodeon will be playing and the Link Pilot Makers will be flying .

Code Your Own Video Game - 1 day workshop

Learn to code your own video games with Unity software.  Taught by simulation software professional and Binghamton University computer science student(s).  Bring your laptop and ideas for a cool game and learn to make it real. Working in pairs or threes is a great way to start building skills for the Global Game Jam 2018 - co-hosted by TechWorks! at SUNY Broome - January 26-28th.

Location:  TechWorks! - 321 Water Street, Binghamton-one block north of Clinton St Bridge

https://unity3d.com/get-unity/download

Code Your Own Video Game

Learn to code your own video games with Unity software.  Taught by simulation software professional and coached by Binghamton University computer science students,  Work in pairs with hardware and software provided at the site.  Bring your ideas for a cool game and learn to make it real.   This workshop is a great way to start building skills for the Global Game Jam 2018 - co-hosted by TechWorks! at SUNY Broome.   

Location:  Binghamton High School, 31 Main Street, Room A101

Flights, Cameras, Action - Holiday Open House

Tons of devices to try at the TechWorks! Holiday Open House:

Pilot a Link flight trainer, Punch and sort IBM cards, Play a Link Nickelodeon, Emboss in Braille, Bend giant paperclips, Watch an IBM Blood Cell Processor in action, Select lottery numbers with a 1980s Atari system,  Vote with 1920s  lever machines and 1960s Votomatic technology (create hanging chads as in 2000 Presidential election in Florida),  Watch Universal Instruments VCD machine populate printed circuits, and Create souvenir banners on IBM S/360 printer.

Check out new devices -  2017 skeleton sled built by Randy Will and raced by Jamaican Olympic team, 1980s IBM Check Sorter with Magnetic Ink Character Recognition, 1960s Underwater Scooter (aka Swimmer Delivery Vehicle) designed by Ed Link, and Highlights of the Wilbur Dodge Collection of Ansco Cameras.

Seasonal refreshments, techno souvenirs,  music, and fun for all.  Young children are welcome when accompanied by adults at all times.

$5 admission

Code Your Own Video Game - Unity software training

Unity is a free 3D/2D game engine. It can be used to create video games or applications on Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, and Mobile platforms. In the first two days you will learn how to use Unity Game Engine, Monodevelop Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and the C# programming language. Day three is dedicated to creating your own video game and finally day four is for advanced methods that will help you to continue making your own video game. Seven dollar (7$) admission fee per session, includes three hours of software training, pizza, beverages and handouts. It is advised you bring your own computer, pre-downloaded with Unity Game Engine. To ensure a seat RSVP, tickets sold at the door.

Dates:
10/13/2017 | 5:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m | Learning the basics of Unity Game Engine.
10/14/2017 | 1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m | Learning programming basics.
10/20/2017 | 5:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m | Creating a Demo game in Unity Game Engine.
10/21/2017 | 1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m | Learning advanced Unity Techniques and advanced programing techniques.

Location:
TechWorks! 321 Water St, Binghamton, NY, one block north of clinton street bridge.
(five minute walk from BC connection bus terminal)

Contact Information:
(607) 723-8600
info@ctandi.org

Unity Download
(https://store.unity.com/)

FAQ:

Q: Is Unity free?
A: Unity is free for personal use. It can also be bought for additional features.

Q: Where is Unity used?
A: Unity Game Engine is used by hobbyists and businesses alike. It is easy to learn and powerful. It is used in the Video Game industry and in the Simulation Training industry.

Q: Why do I want to learn Unity?
A: Learning Unity opens up many job opportunities in the software engineering job field.

Counting Her Votes - A century of voting technology Exhibit Opening

The flood of votes by women created a need.  Introduced in the 1890s,  lever voting machines became commercially viable when women's suffrage became the law of the land.  In the 1960s,  IBM Endicott's punch card technology was adapted to record and tabulate votes, a system that continued in use until the early 21st century in many states, including Florida.  In the digital age of today, New Yorkers vote with Optical Scan Tabulators. 

Try all of three of these technologies at TechWorks! from Oct 9th, 2017 - Jan 25th, 2018.

Presented in collaboration with the Broome County Board of Elections as part of the NYS Paths Through History Weekend, Oct 2017.  Curated by Karl Bernhardsen and Justin MacGregor, Broome County Board of Elections,  AAUW - Southern Tier Chapter, and Emily Sainz, Binghamton University, Class of 2018.

At TechWorks! Vintage IBM Computing Center, the only site on the East Coast to see historic IBM machines in action, check out an IBM 1401 system (1959), the data tabulating machines used by the VOTOMATIC card voting system (2nd photo from left, below).

Sudsy Brews & Fiery Foods

Meet Central NY brewers & sample their craft beers.

Catered by Food & Fire BBQ - Taphouse plus Poppi's Arrepas - Venezulean tacos

Bikes, Bytes & Backyard Bites

11th annual Binghamton Bridge Pedal, about a two hour ride, ends at TechWorks! a local food festand tours of the Vintage IBM Computing Center, the Hall of Ones & Zeroes, Link simulators, and more from 11am -1pm.

When Computers Were Women

Screenings of Hidden Figures plus comments by today's women in technology and tours of the Vintage IBM Computing Center - where Fortran lives.  Refreshments included..

Saturday -  Film screenings -  11 am, 2pm, 6pm                                                                                            Talks1pm & 4pm       Tour10am -9pm   

Sunday -    Film 1pm    Talk 3pm   Tournoon - 5pm

Saturday and Sunday matinees - Chobani yoghurt, Inside Scoop ice cream,  popcorn

Saturday evening -  Reception with craft beer, wine, savory treats, & sweets from Central NYS.

Baby, It's CODE Inside

Code to your heart's content with a little help from Women in Technology@BU and the Vintage IBM Computing Center team.   Try your hand at code.org activities for all ages, teach a robot to avoid obstacles (like a self-driving car), and watch 50 year old IBM computers punch and sort cards and print on green-bar paper, just like you saw in the movieHidden Figures.  Take a break to play an antique Link Nickelodeon and walk inside a giant camera to checkout what's happening outside TechWorks!   Best for ages 13- 18.   Parents must sign permission slips at the door for children 12 and under.

$5 admission includes all activities and snacks.   Terrific long-sleeve T Shirts for $10

Conveniently located 5 minute walk from BC Connection bus station, one block north of Clinton Street Bridge.  Plenty of parking.

Sudsy Brews & Fiery Food Fest

5th annual brew fest at TechWorks! Sample dozens of Central New York craft beer styles served by knowledgable home brewers, while savoring spicy food from around town.  Breweries include:   Binghamton Brewing Co., Climbing Bines Hop Farm, Cortland Brewing Co.,  Diversion Brewing Co., Farmhouse Brewery, Galaxy Brewing Co., Goose Island, Hopshire Farms, Horseheads Brewing Co., McKenzie Hard Cider,  The North Brewing Co., Southern Tier Brewing Co., Trout Town Brewing Co.,  21st Amendment, Upstate Brewing Co.,  and Water Street Brewing Co..  Take home a Hungry Hounds Beer Grain Biscuit for your furry friends.

Stroll through displays of Central NY technological ingenuity - Link's Apollo Lunar Module Simulator,  Flight Trainers, and Nickelodeon; Olympic bobsled, vintage Raymond forklift, WWII propeller,  railroad telegraph station, and more.  The Vintage IBM Computing Center will not be open during the brew fest.

Baby It's CODE Inside

A Teens @ TechWorks! event.   Code for an hour, Code all day.  Let by Binghamton University students.  $6 admission includes snacks and souvenirs.  Terrific T Shirts $12.

Try your hand at Code.Org challenges,  explore software control of rocket hardware with the Cornell Rocket Team.  learn Python code to control Scribbler robots, and visit the Vintage IBM Computing Center to punch and sort IBM cards, print souvenir messages in really big letters, really fast.  T-shirts, take homes - great ideas - great fun.  Check out NASA's Apollo simulator that used mirrors, starballs, and motors to train astronauts to navigate to the moon and back, because there is no GPS in space.

Backyard Bites and Bytes

Sample an array of garden delights, locally produced food, and more fromCHOW, Taste NY, and VINES.  Tour TechWorks! to see technology in action at the Walk-In Pinhole Camera, Vintage IBM Computing Center,  Link Nickelodeon, and more.   The 1966 Lunar Module Simulator, designed and built at the Binghamton airport, that taught Apollo astronauts to rendezvous, dock, and navigate without GPS, will be on display.