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Show 601, November 2, 2024: The Strong National Museum of Play, Rochester, NY with Shane Rhinewald, Senior Director of Public Relations

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Shane Rhinewald of the Strong Museum of Play

The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester New York is truly a world of Imagination. “It’s the ultimate play destination for all ages! Guests explore New York’s largest year-round cultural attraction and experience two floors – more than a city block long – of hands-on, dynamic, interactive exhibit spaces. Discover the world’s largest collection of toys, dolls, and games.”

The Museum is an eclectic tribute to the legacy of their founding benefactor, Margaret Woodbury Strong, who was a serious collector with a sharp eye for the rare and unusual. Part of her family’s vast fortune was realized as early investors in Eastman Kodak, another Rochester institution.

“The Strong is home to the National Toy Hall of Fame and the World Video Game Hall of Fame. The latest attraction is the recently opened 90,000 sq. ft. expansion.”

Food-wise it’s also home to a magnificently restored 50s diner that, naturally, serves the best of the diner classics. It’s located inside adjacent to the artfully restored circa 1912 carousel.

Our playful guide is Shane Rhinewald, Senior Director of Public Relations for The Strong Museum.

Show 596, September 28, 2024: Living Roots Wine & Co., Keuka Lake, Hammondsport, Finger Lakes, NY with Proprietress Colleen Hardy

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Colleen Hardy of Living Roots Wine and Company

“Living Roots Wine & Co. is a winery in both the Finger Lakes Region of New York (Hammondsport, Keuka Lake, Steuben County) and the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. Sixth generation winemaker and Adelaide native Sebastian and Rochester native Colleen Hardy make wines with regional and varietal expression, minimal inputs, and maximum quality.”

A stylish new Tasting Room debuted one year ago with an incredible view of Keuka Lake and is located on the family’s Shale Creek Vineyard with an urban Tasting Room in Rochester.

“Some wines are made year-to-year while others are one-offs. Each vintage is an opportunity to explore new vineyards and varieties, and to highlight the terroir and natural strengths of these diverse regions.”

“The new Winery and Tasting Room in Hammondsport is located on the family’s Shale Creek Vineyard and features a large tasting bar, retail area, spacious indoor and outdoor seating, indoor fireplace and outdoor fire pits. The site is run on geothermal energy, solar panels and also offers EV chargers.”

“The estate wines include Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Cabernet Franc. Vinifera and hybrid varieties are sourced from other growers around the region. Their most popular wines from Australia are McLaren Valley Grenache, Adelaide Hills Shiraz and Red Blend.”

“Living Roots also offers a range of lower alcohol “Sessions” wines (7 to 10 % ABV), made with natural techniques and spanning from Session Sparkling White to Session Red.”

Proprietress Colleen Hardy joins us to uncork all that is Living Roots Wine & Co.