1). The Cameron Art Museum, Wilmington will host Stories, Wine & Cheese, "Tales of Halloween Past," on Friday, October 26 at 7:30 p.m., and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 28. Tickets are $10 by Oct. 24, or $15 after Oct. 24 -- go to http://www.blogger.com/www.ManyStoriesToTell.com to purchase. Also at the Cameron: film "Aniwave 07" at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, nature lecture by Andy Wood, author of "Backyard Carolina," at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4, music "Out on the Ocean" at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 9, and a dance and sculptural works showcase on Sunday, Nov. 11 at 3:30 p.m.

2). Jonathan Horne will speak on Delftware on Sunday, October 28 at 3 p.m. at the Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte.

3). J. Myrick Howard, author of "Buying Time for Heritage: How to Save an Endangered Historic Property," will speak at the New Hanover County Main Library, Wilmington, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13. Howard is also executive director of Preservation North Carolina.

4). In addition to earlier-announced exhibitions coming to SECCA, Winston-Salem, "Photo Grids," featuring four noted N.C. photographers, will be in the Balcony Gallery from October 27th through January 27, 2008.

5). The Craven Arts Council & Gallery's 2nd Annual Sculpture Show will feature 30 works of art selected from work of 139 sculptors, in an exhibit opening in New Bern on November 2 and remaining in the Gallery through Dec. 29 and outdoors through October 2008.

6). The McColl Center for Visual Art, Charlotte will open "Labels, Tags & Misconceptions: Work by Susan Harbage Page" on Friday, Nov. 16 with an opening reception from 6-9 p.m.; the exhibit runs through January 19, 2008.

7). The Centennial Celebration of the Briles House will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the house at 1103 N. Main Street, High Point, organized by the High Point Museum, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in conjunction with the Junior League of High Point.

8). The Weatherspoon Art Museum, Greensboro will open an Atrium Exhibition featuring James Tucker on Saturday, Nov. 3; the exhibit will remain through February 11, 2008. Also scheduled are Artist Talks by Falk Visiting Artist Janine Antoni -- Part 1 at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7, and Part 2 at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8.

9). The North Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort, will have a book signing by Mamre Marsh Wilson for "A Guide to North Carolina's Historic Beaufort" from 2-4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1, and a lecture on "Sustainable Seafood" will be from 11-1:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2 ("dutch treat" at a local restaurant, call 252-728-7317 for reservations). The Museum will also host a Cape Lookout Photographic Expedition, Nov. 9-11 -- call the Museum for fee and reservation information.

10). The Cape Fear Museum, Wilmington offers Winter Jazz with the Bob Russell Trio on Friday, Nov. 2; Learning Center: Cape Fear Indians on Saturday, Nov. 3; and Earth Connections for Junior Girl Scout Day, also on Nov. 3. The Cape Fear Indians Learning Center is also offered on Nov. 10, 17 and 24. Sunday, Nov. 4 is Residents Free Day; and the Family Science Saturday on Nov. 17 from 10-11:30 a.m. is "Kitchen Chemistry."

11). Mike Daniel will present "Pirates, Shipwrecks & Treasures" on Thursday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at the Museum of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City -- call 252-335-1453 for more info on the free program.

12). The Waterworks Visual Arts Center, Salisbury will open three exhibits on Friday, Nov. 16, with a free opening reception from 6-8 p.m. The exhibits -- "Three Windows," a video and sound installation by Jody Elff; "Disposable Views," paintings and prints by Xiaoze Xie; and "Visible Traces," paintings by Lori Esposito -- will remain through February 2, 2008.

13). The N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher will hold its "Ft. Fisher Hermit's School of Common Sense" programs on Saturday, Nov. 3, Sunday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 25; "Behind the Scenes" tours are set for Sunday, Nov. 4, Thursday, Nov. 8, Sunday, Nov. 11, Thursday, Nov. 15, Sunday, Nov. 18, Sunday, Nov. 25, and Thursday, Nov. 29. Fees and registration are required for both events; call 910-458-7468.