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The Strong Publishes Book by Noted Play Scholar

Thursday, February 6, 2020
For Immediate Release
Shane Rhinewald, 585-410-6365, srhinewald@museumofplay.org
Noelle McElrath-Hart, 585-410-6325, nmcelrath@museumofplay.org
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK—What does it mean to be human? The Strong is pleased to announce that it has published Play: A Basic Pathway to the Self, a book by Thomas S. Henricks, professor emeritus of sociology at Elon University and one of the foremost scholars on the study of play. The book is an edited compilation of Henrick’s work—which includes five of his essays previously published in The Strong’s […]

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February 6, 2020

World Video Game Hall of Fame Nominations Due by February 29

Thursday, February 6, 2020
For Immediate Release
Shane Rhinewald, 585-410-6365, srhinewald@museumofplay.org
Noelle McElrath-Hart, 585-410-6325, nmcelrath@museumofplay.org
ROCHESTER, New York—Do you have a favorite video game that deserves to join icons such as Pong, Pac-Man, Super Mario Bros., Tetris, The Legend of Zelda, and The Oregon Trail in The Strong’s World Video Game Hall of Fame? Video game lovers everywhere are urged to submit nominations for induction at worldvideogamehalloffame.org/nominate. Submissions for nominations must be made by Saturday, February 29, 2020. Finalists will be announced on March […]

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February 6, 2020

Valentine Party at The Strong Museum February 14

Listen to story readings about love and friendship at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Practice your aim with Cupid’s arrow.
Move your feet at the valentine hop.
Play a valentine matching game.
Create a work of art for your loved one.

All Valentine Party activities are included with general museum admission fees. […]

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January 24, 2020

Fire-Breathing School Break at The Strong Museum February 15 Through 23

Friday, January 24, 2020
For Immediate Release
Shane Rhinewald, 585-410-6365, srhinewald@museumofplay.org
Noelle McElrath-Hart, 585-410-6325, nmcelrath@museumofplay.org
Fly in for Fire-Breathing School Break at The Strong museum from Saturday, February 15 through Sunday, February 23.
Create your own medieval legend in an enchanted play area and craft a story using castles, dragons, and more. Then check out The Lost World of Dragons exhibit. Take pictures with moving dragons and hop into a dragon harness to soar on a virtual flight. Enter “Smaug’s Lair” and view his piles […]

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January 24, 2020

The Strong Receives $1 Million Gift from Long-Time Supporter Mary Valentine

Thursday, January 23, 2020
For Immediate Release
Shane Rhinewald, 585-410-6365, srhinewald@museumofplay.org
Noelle McElrath-Hart, 585-410-6325, nmcelrath@museumofplay.org
The Strong is pleased to announce that museum trustee and long-time supporter Mary Valentine has pledged a gift of $1 million to Powered by Play: A Campaign for The Strong. The funds will directly support the museum’s transformative expansion project—which includes a parking garage (nearly complete) and new, 90,000-square foot museum wing—as part of the larger Neighborhood of Play. In honor of the gift, a planned terrace and café […]

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January 23, 2020

The Strong Elevates Playmakers Leadership Council to Associate Board

Tuesday, January 21, 2020
For Immediate Release
Shane Rhinewald, 585-410-6365, srhinewald@museumofplay.org
Noelle McElrath-Hart, 585-410-6325, nmcelrath@museumofplay.org
The Strong is pleased to announce that its Board of Trustees has voted to elevate the Play Makers Leadership Council—a volunteer group of inclusive museum ambassadors and young professionals launched in 2016—to be an associate board of the museum. In this role, the Play Makers Leadership Council serve as advocates for The Strong and the power of play, organize and plan events to support The Strong’s strategic mission, and […]

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January 21, 2020

The Lost World of Dragons Exhibit Opening Celebration on February 8 and 9

Friday, January 10, 2020
For Immediate Release
Shane Rhinewald, 585-410-6365, srhinewald@museumofplay.org
Noelle McElrath-Hart, 585-410-6325, nmcelrath@museumofplay.org
Calling all adventurers! Fly in for The Lost World of Dragons Exhibit Opening Celebration at The Strong museum on Saturday, February 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, February 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. Get up close to real-life creatures, encounter a dragon on an adventure, and more.
Meet real reptiles that have inspired stories about dragons with members of REPCO Wildlife Encounters. Create dragon crafts—such as a […]

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January 10, 2020

Alex Del Monte Elected to Board of Trustees

Thursday, January 9, 2020
For Immediate Release
Shane Rhinewald, 585-410-6365, srhinewald@museumofplay.org
Noelle McElrath-Hart, 585-410-6325, nmcelrath@museumofplay.org
The Strong is pleased to announce that Alex Del Monte, president of the DelMonte Hotel Group, has been elected to its Board of Trustees. A graduate of the George Washington University School of Business, Del Monte is leading the development efforts for his company’s vision to grow and diversify its portfolio. His efforts have helped the company’s portfolio grow to 16 facilities and earn the Arc of Monroe New […]

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January 9, 2020

The Lost World of Dragons Exhibit Opens at The Strong Museum on February 8

Thursday, January 9, 2020
For Immediate Release
Shane Rhinewald, 585-410-6365, srhinewald@museumofplay.org
Noelle McElrath-Hart, 585-410-6325, nmcelrath@museumofplay.org
Calling all adventurers! Be whisked off to a fantastical land when The Lost World of Dragons exhibit swoops into The Strong museum on Saturday, February 8. Come face to face with animatronic versions of these magical, mythical creatures.
For thousands of years, dragons have captured the hearts and imaginations of cultures throughout the world. Explore the myths and lore that surround dragons—including stories from Norway and ancient China—and create your […]

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January 9, 2020

American Journal of Play Releases Sesame Street Issue

Wednesday, January 8, 2020
For Immediate Release
Shane Rhinewald, 585-410-6365, srhinewald@museumofplay.org
Noelle McElrath-Hart, 585-410-6325, nmcelrath@museumofplay.org
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK—Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street? In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the iconic television show, the most-recent issue of The Strong’s American Journal of Play features a series of articles and interviews that explore playful learning and Sesame Street’s influence on education. In collaboration with Sesame Workshop, the Journal’s editorial team assembled a series of articles that explore playful learning, make-believe […]

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January 8, 2020