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LEVEL UP!An interactive video game exhibition

“Fredonia, New York—The Vader Museum announced a new interactive exhibit that will open in February featuring the history of video games.

The exhibit is titled Level Up! The Evolution of Video Games. It will explore music, art, and a variety of aspects of the creation of video games. It will include games from the past and present to represent each main era of video game history.

This exhibition is expected to include approximately 70 games with the ability to interact with selected games. There will also be several directed activities for both children and adults throughout its time at the museum.

Opening night events will include lectures by Bungie’s Alex Seropian and Nintendo’s Koji Kondo, musical performances, special lotteries, and chances to win unique video game prizes. It will also include a plethora of food and a giant Pac Man game that can be played by those attending.

The exhibit runs from February 21st to March 15th”

SCHEDULE OF EVENTSChildren ages 3-10 - Coloring, video game tournaments, games*

5:00 - 6:00 : Alex Seropian - Bungie Lecture

6:00 - 7:00 : Reception / Free time

7:00 - 7:30 : Koji Kondo - Pre-concert talk

7:30 - 8:30 : Nintendo Concert

8:30 - 9:15 : Reception

9:15 - 10:30 : Pokemon X&Y event / Free time

*Supervised children’s activities available throughout

SYMPHONY OF THE GODDESS PERFORMANCE

With the release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword came the release of a fully orchestrated Legend of Zelda cd. There were two worldwide concert tours of this music, and now we bring this music to our museum. Performed by the Fredonia College Symphony, The Symphony of The Goddess will be performed at the Vader Museum on opening night.

Symphony of the Goddess Video

VISITING ARTISTS: KOJI KONDO & ALEX SEROPIAN

OPENING NIGHT ADMISSION FEES

$50 for admission to one event

$75 for admission to both events

$100 for early tour (4:00pm) and admission to both events

Additional $20 for Pokemon event *

* Not included in $100 tour/event package

** Children’s activities free

IN OUR COLLECTIONNintendo:

Nintendo Commodore - Tetris

Nintendo Entertainment System - Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda

Super Nintendo Entertainment System - The Legend of Zelda : A Link to the Past, Megaman X

Nintendo 64 - Super Mario 64, Super Smash Bros. The Legend of Zelda : Ocarina of Time, Goldeneye

Gameboy Color - Pokemon Red, Yellow, Silver, Crystal

Nintendo Gamecube - Super Mario Sunshine, Super Smash Bros. Melee, The Legend of Zelda : Windwaker, The Legend of Zelda : Twilight Princess

Nintendo DS - The Legend of Zelda : Phantom Hourglass, Pokemon Heart Gold & Soul Silver, Black & White

Nintendo Wii - Super Mario Galaxy, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, The Legend of Zelda : Skyward Sword, Mario Bros. Wii

Microsoft:

Xbox: Fable, Halo, Halo 2, Doom 3, Elder Scrolls: Morrowind

Xbox 360: Halo ¾, Fable 2 and 3, Gears of War series, Forza Motorsport.

Sony:

Sony PlayStation: Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped, Crash Team Racing, Spyro the Dragon.

Sony PlayStation 2: Jack and Daxter Series, Rachet and Clank Series, Kingdom Hearts.

Sony Playstation 3: Tomb Raider, Uncharted Series, The Last of Us,

Sega:

Genesis: Sonic the Hedghog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Battletoads

Sega Dreamcast: Sonic Adventures, Sonic Adventures 2, Crazy Taxi

Arcade Games:

Galaga, Pacman, Dig Dug, Street Fighter

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GOAL

• Level Up! Is an interactive video game exhibit that will educate visitors about the evolution of video games. Visual, musical and technological developments will be explored in an exciting, engaging, family friendly environment.

TIMELINE

February 14th - Building / Installation

February 19th - Test all electronics

February 21st - Opening night

March 15th - Closing night

March 16th-18th - Take down exhibition

BUDGETSpeakers:

Alex Seropian ($320 total)

[Flight from Chicago - Buffalo round trip $170 (2/20/14 - 2/23/14)

White Inn 3 nights - $150]

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Koji Kondo ($1205 total)

[Flight from Tokyo - Buffalo round trip $1055 (2/20/14 - 2/23/14)

White Inn 3 nights - $150]

Pre-Concert lecture - Free

Fredonia College Symphony performance - Free

Reception:

Assume 300 people Cheese/Pepperoni Platter-

$95.00Sheet Cake- $50.00Cookies- $185.00

Fresh Fruit Bowl- $82.50Coffee- $39.00Water- $337.50Punch- $39.00

Total Catering = $928.00

(8) 49” HDTVs - $4,000

(1) Projector - $300

Grand Total: $6,753

GRANT

• In order to afford flights and accommodations for guest speakers, we must apply for a NYSCA grant. We are applying for a decentralization grant in the amount of $3,500. There will be a surplus of $747 to allow for any issues during the exhibition.

• http://www.myartscouncil.net/uploads/8/0/6/4/8064813/ca_application_questions2014.pdf

• http://www.myartscouncil.net/uploads/8/0/6/4/8064813/ca_budget_2014.pdf