NCMC Events From Around the State… December 14, 2009

1). N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher aided in the rescue of a loggerhead sea turtle on December 7. After receiving a call about a lethargic loggerhead floating in the Carolina Beach boat basin by Harbor Masters Restaurant, Aquarium staff pulled the turtle from the water and transported the animal to the Aquarium.

2). N.C. Transportation Museum A deeper look into the history of the Wright Brothers will join railroad and automotive exhibits at the N.C. Transportation Museum this December. The World Aloft – 1908: The Year the Airplane Went Public, features the history of efforts to make powered flight known worldwide. A full size replica Wright Flyer, period artifacts, models and pieces of the original Wright Flyer, with an amazing history of their own, will all be displayed. The exhibit opens December 17.

3). Museum of Anthropology presents Only Skin Deep? Tattooing in World Cultures, exhibit running from January 5 to August 28, 2010. In this exhibit, student curators explore why ancient mummies, members of traditional societies, and Wake Forest students are tattooed and with what designs. The traditional implements, historic illustrations, and contemporary photographs on display will excite tattoo aficionados and those just curious about a widespread custom. Admission is free.

4). Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens presents A Regency Twelfth Night Celebration on Wednesday, January 6, 6:00 p.m. $8 Adults. Stanly House. The Stanly family cordially invites you to attend their grand Twelfth Night party. Join in the festivities with traditional entertainments followed by light refreshments. Who knows, you may even be crowned the King and Queen of the evening! This event is designed for adults; reservations and prepayment required by January 4. Payments received after December 18 by credit card only.

5). Port Discover Preschoolers will go on a Food Chair Adventure during Port Discover’s Toddler Time, Thursday, December 17, at 10:00 a.m. Through stories and activities, children will learn all about terrestrial and aquatic food chains. Children will also create a model of a terrestrial food chain to take home. Toddler Time is a science program just for preschoolers, ages 3 – 5. Cost for the program is $5 per family and reservations are required. Parents or guardians must accompany the child.

6). Cape Fear Museum Lower Cape Fear residents have been going to the movies for more than 100 years. They’ve watched films in large tents, on the beach in their bathing suits and in the comfort of stadium seating. A new temporary exhibition at Cape Fear Museum of History and Science examines the history of a century of movie-going in our region. Going to the Movies explores where people have gone to the movies in our region, and how those venues have changed and migrated through the years. “Going to the Movies” runs through November 7, 2010. The exhibit is free with Museum admission.

7). Cameron Art Museum presents Gallery Talk: Architects in the Galleries with Charles H. Boney on Sunday, January 10, 2-3 pm. The final in the series of AIA, Wilmington Chapter informal gallery talks and the last day to view the exhibit “GWATHMEY SIEGEL: Inspiration and Transformation”. The ongoing series gives visitors the opportunity to see through an architect's eyes. Charles H. Boney is an award-winning designer with a long-standing interest in architecture as a social instrument of change.

8). Museum of the Albemarle The museum will commemorate the Battle of Elizabeth City, fought on February 10, 1862 with its Civil War Living History Days on February 5 and 6, 2009. Interpreters from the Civil War re-enactor community have enthusiastically volunteered to present two days of programming. Friday’s event will be open for school group reservations. Saturday will be open to the public. Demonstrations, mustering of the troops and artillery firing will occur on The Green. Many exhibits of personal collections of Civil War era artifacts will be on display in the Lobby.