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

Monday, December 21, 2009

NCMC Events From Around the State… December 21, 2009

1). Museum of the Albemarle The Museum of the Albemarle will show the newly produced film Friends in Liberty: North Carolina in the American Revolution on Sunday, January 3, 2009 at 2:00 pm in the Gaither Auditorium. The film is produced by the North Carolina Museum of History and funded by the State Officers Club, North Carolina Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

2). Joel Lane Museum House The Joel Lane Museum House is proud to present a lecture by Gwen Mays, descendant of Joel Lane's brother, Jesse, who will speak about Women of Joel Lane's Family. The talk will take place at 7 pm on Thursday, January 21, 2010 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. Seating is limited, and reservations are required.

3). N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher Diane L. Perry’s exhibit in the Spadefish Gallery at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher evokes a passion for wetland wildlife and a deep love for art. On display December through February, Perry’s art is a collaboration of acrylic and pastel paintings and woodblock printings. She now resides in North Carolina where she continues to create nature inspired art. Her art can be found in several private and public collections throughout the world, including the United States, France, Germany and England.

4). Greensboro Children’s Museum presents Culture of Color Celebration all day on January 16, 17 & 18. Join us as we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday as well as the traditions, the history, and the art of African-American culture.  We’ll have special stories, activities and programs! Free with admission/membership.

5). Ava Gardener Museum In the May 2010, the Ava Gardner Museum will unveil a new exhibit, The Most Photographed Woman in the World. At the height of her film career, Ava Gardner was the most photographed woman in the world with MGM sending out over 3,000 photos of her weekly. Due to the large number of photographs in the Ava Gardner Collection, the Exhibits Committee has decided to create a multi-media exhibit in an effort to display as many photos as possible while considering space constraints.

6). Asheville Art Museum Join artist Kenn Kotara on a guided tour of the exciting exhibition Ruth Asawa: Drawing in Space on Friday, January 15, 2010 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Art Breaks are free with Museum Membership or admission. Asheville-based artist Kenn Kotara, known for his kinetic installations, drawings and paintings that share interesting connections to works on view, takes us on a personalized, guided tour of the exciting exhibition on the special January 15th Art Break.

7). Port Discover Port Discover has added the Experimentation Station to its interactive discovery gallery.  Experimentation Station provides visitors with an opportunity to conduct a lab-based inquiry experiment.   The experiments will change monthly.  They are free and during Port Discover’s normal operating hours. December’s experiment features Saltwater Circuits. 

8). Fort Fisher State Historic Site Three hundred costumed soldiers will clash in a Civil War re-enactment of the 2nd Battle of Fort Fisher on Jan. 16-17, 2010.   History will unfold as the Fort Fisher State Historic Site marks the 145th anniversary of this major battle. The anniversary event will kick off Friday, Jan. 15, at 6 p.m. with a panel discussion “Black Men Bearing Freedom: U.S. Colored Troops and their impact on North Carolina” at the Fisher Student Center at UNC-Wilmington.  A staged battle, lantern light tours and an evening firing of the site’s 32-pound rifled and banded cannon will add excitement. 

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