NCMC Events From Around the State… November 5, 2009

1). Mint Museum of Art The work of Loïs Mailou Jones (1905-1998), a pioneering 20th century African-American artist, will be featured in a retrospective exhibition at the Mint Museum of Art November 14, 2009 – February 27, 2010. Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color surveys the artist’s 70-year career, stretching from the late Harlem Renaissance to her contemporary synthesis of African, Caribbean and American iconography.

2). High Point Museum presents a book signing on Sunday, November 15, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Mary A. Browning, writer, historian, and professional genealogist, will be signing copies of her latest book, “Oakdale Cotton Mills.” Copies are available in the Museum Store.

3). Joel Lane Museum House Joel Lane Museum House is proud to present Josh Howard, Research Historian in the Research Branch of the Office of Archives and History, who will speak about Wake County’s Participation in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1783 on Thursday evening, November 12 at 7 pm in the Visitors Center at 160 South Saint Mary’s Street, Raleigh NC 27603. Admission will be $15 for the public and $10 for members of the Joel Lane Historical Society. Refreshments will be served.

4). Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens presents Parlor Talk: The 18th Century Holiday Table on Thursday, November 5, 12:00 p.m. Speaker: Shirley Willis, Historic Foodways Expert. Bring your lunch – we will provide beverages. Feasts and parties were an integral part of the colonial and early American Christmas tradition. In this program, learn about the dishes and desserts that made for a joyous 18th century holiday celebration.

5). Museum of the Cape Fear During the Vietnam War, dog handlers served with their dogs in more than 88,000 missions. The dogs saved the lives of more than 10,000 American soldiers. On Sunday, Nov. 8, Jeff Bonemeyer, a living-history presenter, and his German shepherd, Heidi, will give a demonstration of a U.S. Army dog team at the Museum of the Cape Fear.

6). Museum of the Albemarle The Museum of the Albemarle will hold Pre-Schooler Time on Thursday, November 12, 2009 from 10:00 am until 10:45 am. Pre-Schoolers will learn about voting, view campaign buttons from the Museum’s collection, vote for their favorite food and participate in a hands-on activity Participants must be between the ages of 3 to 5 years old and must be accompanied by an adult. This is a free event.

7). N.C. Museum of History presents First Friday Exhibit Reception: In Search of a New Deal on Friday, Nov. 6, 7-9 p.m. Film at 7 and 8:15 p.m. Enjoy food and beverage, and tour this traveling exhibit featuring Farm Security Administration photographs documenting rural life in Depression-era North Carolina. Exhibit sponsorship is provided by UNC-TV.

8). Cape Fear Museum presents Conservation Matters, a new exhibit opening November 6. Explore the art and science of artifact conservation. Discover what it is, who does it, and why it matters to museums. A selection of beautifully conserved furniture and other wooden objects from the Museum’s permanent collection will be on display.

9). Cameron Museum of Art Toying with Art is an exhibition of toys designed and fabricated by artists. More than 50 artists from around the country and 2 international artists have created toys in a wide variety of sizes, themes and styles for this exhibition. The exhibition will open Friday, November 13, 2009 and will remain on view through March 28, 2010. A members’ opening will be held Thursday, November 12 from 6-7pm with a public opening following from 7-8 pm.