ncmuseums

An occasional list of exhibits, programs, and events at North Carolina museums. Sponsored by the North Carolina Museums Council.

Monday, March 02, 2009

1). N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher presents “Scales and Tails” on Saturday, March 7, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, March 8, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher continues “Saving Frogs – Spring Forward” initiatives with a two-day celebration of our amphibian and reptile friends. Visitors will have an opportunity to see, touch and learn about our cold-blooded neighbors. Aquarium staff and invited experts will introduce the public to dozens of live amphibians and reptiles, including alligators, snakes, iguanas, lizards, turtles and more!

2). Reynolda House Museum of American Art presents a lecture titled, “Painting in the Lion’s Den: The Spiritual Art of Henry Ossawa Tanner,” which focuses on the art of the most distinguished African American artist of the 19th century on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. Guest lecturer Marcus Bruce is professor and chair of the Religious Studies Department at Bates College and the author of “Henry Ossawa Tanner: A Spiritual Biography.” Admission is $5; members and students are free.

3). N.C. Transportation Museum: Visitors touring the N.C. Transportation Museum “after hours” Friday, March 6 will see and hear something special. Exhibits will come alive, as those who worked and lived around the machines of the past tell their tales. Volunteers and interpretive historians in period dress will uniquely communicate the history the museum preserves and celebrates. These special free tours, taking place at 5, 6 and 7 p.m., are being offered as the first ever “Night at the N.C. Transportation Museum” event.

4). Kings Mountain Historical Museum: The Kings Mountain Historical Museum would like to invite everyone to visit our current exhibit, “The History of Cleveland County: What You Need to Know.” The exhibit features the early years of the county’s development, agriculture, natural resources, education and the textile mills. The Museum is excited about borrowing objects from the Cleveland County Museum collection in cooperation with Destination Cleveland County.

5). Cameron Art Museum presents “Archaeomusicology Lecture” by Dr. Theodore Burgh on Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 p.m. Program admission is by donation. Dr. Theodore Burgh will discuss how the study of music and musical instruments from texts and the archaeological record may help to better understand the culture of ancient Israel. Dr. Burgh is an Associate Professor in the Dept. of Philosophy and Religion, UNCW. One of his areas of special interest is archaeomusicology, also known as music archaeology. His most recent book is “Listening to the Artifacts Music Culture in Ancient Palestine.”

6). Greensboro Children’s Museum presents Culture of Color Program Series – “We are One” performs on Saturday, March 7, 2 p.m. Join GCM each Saturday through March as we celebrate the culture of the African American community in a new series called the “Culture of Color!” We’ll have local artists visit us each week including painters, actresses, storytellers, singers, dancers and drummers to perform their craft for children and families. On this day, the children’s group, “We Are One,” performs. Free with admission or membership.

7). N.C. Maritime Museum: Restoration of an LCVP (Landing Craft, Vehicle and Personnel) or “Higgins Boat” was completed by volunteers at the N.C. Maritime Museum’s Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center, concluding a seven-month project. The vessel will be returned to the protective care of its owner, the First Division Museum in Wheaton, Ill., in a hand-off ceremony at the center on March 6 at 2 p.m.

8). Weatherspoon Art Museum: The Weatherspoon Art Museum at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is pleased to present the exhibition “Sharon Louden: Taking Turns,” which opens to the public on Sunday, March 8, 2009. Taking Turns is organized by Ron Platt, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Birmingham Museum of Art, and former Curator of Exhibitions at the Weatherspoon Art Museum.

9). Museum of the Albemarle: Traditions of duck hunting and decoy making are brought to life at the Museum of the Albemarle in their newest exhibit entitled, “Art DuckO: Waterfowl Culture in North Carolina.” This exhibit opens in the museum’s new expansion gallery with a “Family Day” on Sunday, March 8, at 2 p.m. More than 100 decoys by noted carvers, unique feathered fashions, and several exciting, interactive activities are featured in this fun and free exhibit.

And don’t forget – the NCMC/SCFM Annual Conference opens this week in Rock Hill, SC. See http://www.ncmuseums.org/ for more details!

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