History Happenings | May, 2014
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Remembering Bob Moog
A Presentation by Roger Luther of MoogArchives.com
Friday, March 23rd

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

 

The History Center

401 E. State St., Ste. 100

Ithaca, NY 14850 

 

Memories of Robert A. Moog, his pioneering work in Electronic Music Instrumentation, and the company he started, on what would have been his 80th birthday.

 

With a background in electronic music composition, Roger Luther first visited Robert Moog's company in 1971. The following year he joined the company as a synthesizer technician and tuner. He continued with the company through a series of ownerships, eventually serving as General Manager, until the business closed 22 years later.

 

In 1999 he established MoogArchives.com, a website about Moog's pioneering work, the R.A. Moog company and the series of companies that evolved from that original facility.

 

Now living in Binghamton, Luther is an active preservationist, historian and photographer. His website, nysLandmarks.com, includes articles and photographs of historic landmarks and asylums in upstate New York

 
This event is free and open to the public.

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Theremin!
A Family Program...All Ages Welcome!
Saturday, May 24th
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The History Center
401 E. State St., Ste. 100
Ithaca, NY 14850

The Theremin: besides looking like no other instrument, the theremin is unique in that it is played without being touched. One of the earliest electronic musical instruments, it was invented in 1919 by a Russian physicist named Lev Termen (in the United States his name was Leon Theremin). Today, this marvelous instrument is once again in the musical spotlight.

Local musician and artist James Spitznagel will conduct a demonstration on the Moog theremin and will give all in attendance a chance to experiment with and play this unique instrument.

 

This event is free and open to the public.

   


Moog @ Lot 10
Featuring Jay Stooks
Saturday, May 24th
9:30pm - 1:00am

Lot 10
106 S. Cayuga St.
Ithaca, NY 14850

Please join us on Saturday, May 24th at 10pm for a Moog-themed DJ set at Lot 10 by local favorite Jay Stooks, who will be spinning a mix of sampled music featuring Moog synthesizers. This exclusive set blends original and reconstructed Moog samples, merging vintage and modern synth sounds. Begins at 9:30pm and moves into a dance party set from11:30pm to 1:00am.

Moog Monday @ Cinemapolis
Each Monday in May 
Monday, May 19th
Monday, May 26th
7:00 p.m. 
 
Cinemapolis 
120 E. Green St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
 
Please join us each Monday in May for Moog Mondays at Cinemapolis, featuring a different film that speaks to an aspect of Moog history.

On Monday, May 19th, we'll screen The Day the Earth Stood Still, with a very special theremin demonstration from artist and musician James Spitznagel ahead of the screening.

 












The following week, please join us for Mick Jagger's starring role in 1970's Performance, with an introduction by Cornell professor (and Moog historian) Trevor Pinch. 


Please note that all screenings require the purchase of a ticket.
   

Switched-On Presents...
Big Mean Sound Machine
Record Release Party
Saturday, March 31st

9:00 p.m.

 

The Dock

415 Taughannock Blvd. 

Ithaca, NY 14850

 

Ithaca's own Big Mean Sound Machine are releasing their new record Contraband on Angry Mom Records. Join us for this momentous occasion in celebration of Moog May!

Teachers - Dig with Us!
Archaeology Field School for Teachers at the Eight Square 
July 14th - 18th

 

Eight Square Schoolhouse 

 

The History Center is offering a one-week Field School for teachers at the historic Eight Square Schoolhouse. Learn how to combine archaeological field techniques and research with the discipline of history to develop new and exciting ways to engage students with local history!

Participants will maintain a field journal throughout the week. The Field School will address Core Curriculum standards for 4th through 8th grade teachers.

To learn more, please contact Carole West at (607) 273-8284 x3 / eightsquare@thehistorycenter.net.

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The History Center in Tompkins County

401 E. State/MLK Jr. St.
Suite 100 

Ithaca, NY  14850

In the Gateway Center, just one block from The Ithaca Commons.
Free parking available in the rear lot.

 

Phone. 607.273.8284  

www.TheHistoryCenter.net


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