Tom Tischer—Yellowstone Travelogue
In this special edition of Wish You Were Here, lecture series sponsor Tom Tischer will share his Yellowstone travelogue slideshow.
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Focus 45: Framing America's National Parks
Emily Phoenix, the museum's chief object preparator, will discuss framing photographic objects, with a focus on works in Photography and America's National Parks.
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Focus 45: Kodak Picture Spots and the Perfect Picture
Leslie K. Brown will discuss the history of the iconic Kodak Picture Spots, from their use as roadside markers in the 1920s to their installation in national parks, world's fairs, and theme parks.
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George Eastman Museum announces Garden Vibes summer concerts
Rochester, N.Y., May 17, 2016—
The Garden Vibes summer concert series at the George Eastman Museum is back for its 23rd year. The outdoor concerts will take place on the following Wednesday evenings: June 15, July 13, and August 17. Bring a picnic, BYOB, relax with friends, and enjoy family activities in the museum’s historic Townson Terrace Garden and the surrounding grounds. Concerts are from 6 to 8 p.m. Garden Vibes 2016 Wednesday, June 15 Pine Leaf Boys This four-time Grammy-nominated band, hailing from southwest Louisiana, have made a name presenting their own inimitable brand of Cajun music with youthful exuberance
George Eastman Museum Makes 35mm Motion Picture Film from Early Cinema Period
Rochester, N.Y., May 19, 2016—
Carrying on its record of innovation in preserving and re-creating historical photographic processes, the George Eastman Museum today announced that its conservation department has reverse-engineered and replicated the making of early motion picture film—creating the first sensitized, processed strip of black-and-white 35mm motion picture film outside of a commercial manufacturing environment. Although numerous types of historic photographic techniques, such as daguerreotypes, have been re-created and well documented, a certain mystery and secrecy has remained around the production of motion