Synthesizing Sounds from the 1970s to Modern DaySaturday, April 15, 12 – 4 PM
Atlanta Synthesizer Club will be at Computer Museum of America to “show and tell” neat music-making machines. All sorts of synthesizers – from vintage monoliths to modern modular and unique DIY instruments – will be on display. If you’ve ever been curious about synthesizers or are already an enthusiast, this is the chance to meet up with friendly folks and explore the weird and wonderful world of electronic instruments hands-on.
Atlanta Synthesizer Club can be found on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/atlantasynthclub/
and Discord https://discord.gg/hwuk8hnHju .
Event is free with museum membership or admission.
Talking Tech at CMoA is a presenter series for all ages. From 15 to 105, you will enjoy a wide array of topics in Tech happening today from industry insiders.
As part of our Earth Day celebrations, this month’s Talking Tech will feature the City of Roswell’s Environmental Educator, Liberti Gates. As you bring your tech to be recycled at our Recycling Drive with New Life Recycling, please plan to attend her presentation at 2PM where she will explain technology recycling. Liberti will deep dive into how disposing of your tech the environmentally friendly way can have major positive impacts.
Free for members or with museum admission.
Do you know a curious kid? You know, the one that always asks the why? what? and how? behind everyday things. SciTech Saturdays are here to satisfy some of their curiosity.
This month’s SciTech topic will explain how we get different colors when we mix paint or when we mix light. Why do our TV’s and computer screens only have red, blue, and green LED’s in them but we get all the colors of the rainbow? We’ll mix light and separate markers to see what’s behind our favorite colors. Bring home your own artwork made via chromatography!
Workshops begin at 11AM and 2PM and have limited seating.
Free for members or with museum admission.
Typewriter Tom returns to CMoA on May 20-21 from 12 – 4 PM with a unique collection of Typewriters in the Media, an interactive exhibition where you’ll find the actual typewriter models used by famous writers as well as those featured in movies and television.
Try your hand on the tools that helped create some of the most iconic literary works and pop culture moments of all time. From Hemingway to Jessica Fletcher, come see for yourself and experience the nostalgia and creativity of the typewriter.
Free with museum membership or admission.
Talking Tech at CMoA is a presenter series for all ages. From 15 to 105, you will enjoy a wide array of topics in Tech happening today from industry insiders.
This month’s Talking Tech welcomes NASA Solar System Ambassador Tom Dworschak. Tom’s presentation All Those Stars explains the remarkable discoveries of the Hubble and Webb space telescopes in a non-technical format easily understandable to anyone. From space ‘junkies’ to students interested in aerospace careers to armchair scientists, this presentation is for you!
Free for members or with museum admission.
Typewriter Tom returns to CMoA on May 20-21 from 12 – 4 PM with a unique collection of Typewriters in the Media, an interactive exhibition where you’ll find the actual typewriter models used by famous writers as well as those featured in movies and television.
Try your hand on the tools that helped create some of the most iconic literary works and pop culture moments of all time. From Hemingway to Jessica Fletcher, come see for yourself and experience the nostalgia and creativity of the typewriter.
Free with museum membership or admission.
Do you know a curious kid? You know, the one that always asks the why? what? and how? behind everyday things. SciTech Saturdays are here to satisfy some of their curiosity.
This month’s SciTech topic will explain how heat transfers through solids, liquids, and gases. Why do our computers get so hot? How can we cool them down?
Workshops begin at 11AM and 2PM and have limited seating.
Free for members or with museum admission.
We’re putting a new spin on SciTech Saturdays!
Each month SciTech Saturday will feature a short video lesson and activity featuring our exhibits. The activity will be available in the Rotunda all weekend long. Participation is free for members and with admission.
This month’s SciTech topic will honor the anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing on the Moon on July 20, 1969. Learn some fun facts about the Moon before trying your hand at the activity. Bring a friend, test your kid, or compete against a parent to see who “has the right stuff’ to survive a mishap when landing on the Moon.
This summer whether you are planning a week-long train trip across the country or just packing a typewriter for a skip across the street to a favorite café, writers on-the-go will want to pack their favorite typewriter with them.
Brother, Smith Corona, Royal, and others all made ultra-portable typewriters suitable for traveling.
Typewriter Tom returns to CMoA July 8-9 with an interactive exhibit of lightweight (well, for typewriters that is), packable typewriters that would be eminently suitable for your next trip on the Orient Express.
Travel Typewriters with Typewriter Tom, July 8-9, 12 – 4 PM, free with museum admission or with membership.
This summer whether you are planning a week-long train trip across the country or just packing a typewriter for a skip across the street to a favorite café, writers on-the-go will want to pack their favorite typewriter with them.
Brother, Smith Corona, Royal, and others all made ultra-portable typewriters suitable for traveling.
Typewriter Tom returns to CMoA July 8-9 with an interactive exhibit of lightweight (well, for typewriters that is), packable typewriters that would be eminently suitable for your next trip on the Orient Express.
Travel Typewriters with Typewriter Tom, July 8-9, 12 – 4 PM, free with museum admission or with membership.
We’re putting a new spin on SciTech Saturdays! Welcome to SciWow! Weekends!
Each month SciWow! Weekend will feature a short video lesson and activity featuring our exhibits. The activity will be available in the Rotunda all weekend long. Participation is free for members and with admission.
This month’s SciWow! topic will honor the birthday of Philo T. Farnsworth, the inventor of the fully electronic television. Learn about the history of TVs, monitors, and how they work. You can also make and take home your own mini papercraft TV!
Talking Tech: Book Club
Join Rena Youngblood, Executive Director of CMoA; Kaleigh Kendrick, college professor and content developer at Microsoft; and Dedren Snead, futurist and CEO of SUBSUME Media to discuss Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin on Saturday, August 19th at 2 PM.Bill Gates said, “Zevin really captures what it feels like to start a company that takes off. It’s thrilling to know your vision is now real, but success brings a lot of new questions.” We will discuss the characters, storyline/plot development and the impact of gaming in today’s environment. Invite your friends, spouses, and book clubs to participate in our first Talking Tech: Book Club edition. To help us plan, please let us know if you will attend.*This book contains adult themes, language, and drug use.
Free for members or with museum admission but please let us know that you’re interested with an RSVP via this link.
QWERTY Reigns Supreme – Mostly
The QWERTY keyboard was invented along with the very first typewriter, and is still in use today. Lurking just below your fingertips on your sleek new two-pound laptop computer is a Victorian interface that has not changed in over 100 years. While QWERTY reigns supreme, various countries have put their own spin on the classic English-language keyboard.
Typewriter Tom returns to CMOA this September for an interactive exhibit of typewriters from different countries. Ranging from Finnish to Farsi, it is a journey worth exploring!
“QWERTY Reigns Supreme” with Typewriter Tom, September 9-10, 12:00 – 5:00, free for members or with museum admission.
Talking Tech at CMoA is a presenter series for all ages. From 15 to 105, you will enjoy a wide array of topics in Tech happening today from industry insiders.
This month’s speaker is Tom Rehkopf aka “Typerwriter Tom” and his presentation “Carbon to Computers: How Typewriters Led Us to The Computer Age”
Take a delightful journey through time as we unravel the intriguing connection between typewriters and the computer age. The role of the typewriter, high tech marvel of its time, is a fascinating story of how technology impacts our daily lives.
Typewriter Tom returns to CMOA this September for a look back at some of the memorable typewriters that led us to today’s computer age. Ranging from the first “Type-Writer” to the iPhone, it is a journey worth exploring!
“Carbon to Computers” with Typewriter Tom, September 9-10, 12:00 – 5:00, free for members or with museum admission.
Synthesizing SoundsSaturday, October 14, 12 – 4 PM
Atlanta Synthesizer Club will be at Computer Museum of America to “show and tell” neat music-making machines. All sorts of synthesizers – from vintage monoliths to modern modular and unique DIY instruments – will be on display. If you’ve ever been curious about synthesizers or are already an enthusiast, this is the chance to meet up with friendly folks and explore the weird and wonderful world of electronic instruments hands-on.
Atlanta Synthesizer Club can be found on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/atlantasynthclub/
and Discord https://discord.gg/hwuk8hnHju .
Event is free with museum membership or admission.
Talking Tech at CMoA is a presenter series for all ages. From 15 to 105, you will enjoy a wide array of topics in Tech happening today from industry insiders.
This month’s speaker is Prof. Aaron Lanterman from GATech. He will be discussing the evolution of digital computing and music synthesis.
“In the 1960s, recording studios were entirely analog. Today, it’s commonplace for music to be created entirely on a laptop. We will explore early applications of digital computing to music synthesis, sampling, and effects processing: Fairlights, Synclaviers, Lexicons, and Don Buchla’s pioneering work.”
Talking Tech begins at 2 PM on October 14th. Prof. Lanterman’s talk accompanies demonstrations from the Atlanta Synthesizer Club from 12 – 4 PM in our Rotunda. The talk and demos are free for members or with museum admission.
Get ready to experience the ultimate Museum After Hours for tech enthusiasts! Join us on Thursday, October 26th from 5:30-9 PM at Computer Museum of America (CMoA) for an unforgettable evening featuring the first showing of the new exhibit, Chips: Powering the Modern World.
With over 150 chips artfully configured and framed highlighting advancements in the electronics industry from 1940 to 2020, you will be amazed at how beautifully this exhibit weaves together the realms of art and technology and explores that dynamic intersection. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of the incredible advancements that have shaped our modern world.
Music will be provided by Michelle Winters, a classic violinist turned pop and rock performer. “Michelle absolutely loves being the life of the party and adores playing music from Led Zeppelin to Lady Gaga.”
So, don’t miss out on this extraordinary Museum After-Hours event at CMoA. Experience an evening filled with wonder, beauty, and a whole lot of fun!
Thank you to our sponsor, LGE Community Credit Union for sponsoring the 2023 Museum After-Hours events.
Members can attend at no cost but must register with promo code.
Tickets are $25.00 if purchased in advance.
Limited tickets at the door are $30.00.
This 21+ event features live music, a cash bar, lite ‘bytes’, and full access to CMoA’s exhibits including Chips: Powering the World.
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CMoA members may attend this event at no cost.
Individual members may reserve one ticket
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Supporting members may reserve four tickets
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@computermuseumofamerica.org.
Talking Tech at CMoA is a presenter series for all ages. From 15 to 105, you will enjoy a wide array of topics in Tech happening today from industry insiders.
This month’s speaker is Ryan Ashford and Tina Ashford, Curators at Museum of Technology at Middle Georgia State University. They will discuss and demonstrate the Commodore Amiga 2000.
“Step back in time and rediscover the marvel of the Amiga 2000 – a true icon in the world of personal computing. Introduced in 1987, the Amiga 2000 was a groundbreaking computer system that set new standards for multimedia and productivity. The Amiga 2000 remains a cherished relic for collectors and retro computing aficionados. Its legacy lives on in the modern computing landscape, where its influence can be seen in the emphasis on multimedia and multitasking.”
Talking Tech begins at 2 PM on November 18. The talk is free for members or with museum admission.
A New Twist On the Typewriter
Marking the storied journey from typewriter to computer, Typewriter Tom returns to CMoA in November to help celebrate National Oliver (and Olivia) Day, November 24.
Honoring the contributions of both Oliver and Olivetti to the history of writing technology, this interactive event showcases the evolution of typewriters from the historic Oliver models that set a precedent in typewriter design to the sophisticated and elegant machines of Italian pioneer Olivetti. This is your chance to sit down at the keyboard of one of these historic machines and channel your inner Dickens (or maybe Cormac McCarthy).
“A New Twist on the Typewriter” with Typewriter Tom, November 24-25. 12:00 – 5:00 PM, free for members or with museum admission.
Come view his wonderful collection with friends and family in town for the holiday!
A New Twist On the Typewriter
Marking the storied journey from typewriter to computer, Typewriter Tom returns to CMoA in November to help celebrate National Oliver (and Olivia) Day, November 24.
Honoring the contributions of both Oliver and Olivetti to the history of writing technology, this interactive event showcases the evolution of typewriters from the historic Oliver models that set a precedent in typewriter design to the sophisticated and elegant machines of Italian pioneer Olivetti. This is your chance to sit down at the keyboard of one of these historic machines and channel your inner Dickens (or maybe Cormac McCarthy).
“A New Twist on the Typewriter” with Typewriter Tom, November 24-25. 12:00 – 5:00 PM, free for members or with museum admission.
Come view his wonderful collection with friends and family in town for the holiday!