NCMC Events From Around the State… January 4, 2010

1). Weatherspoon Art Museum The Weatherspoon Art Museum at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro is pleased to present the exhibition Existed: Leonardo Drew, opening February 6. This major mid-career survey exhibition examines the artist’s ongoing mediation of minimalism and African-American history through fourteen major sculptures, eight works on paper, and a special on-site installation in the Weatherspoon’s atrium. Artist Talk and Opening Reception on Friday, February 5, 6-9 pm.

2). Asheville Art Museum The Asheville Art Museum, its volunteer docents and the Asheville Area Section of the American Institute of Architects are pleased to announce the annual Western North Carolina Regional Scholastic Art Awards. Regional award recipients will be honored at a ceremony on Sunday, February 7 at 2:00 p.m. in Diana Wortham Theatre and the exhibition of their artwork will be on view at the Pack Place Community Gallery from January 22 to February 14, 2010.

3). Cameron Art Museum presents Gallery Talk: Architects in the Galleries with Charles H. Boney on Sun. Jan. 10, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Hughes Wing. 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.

4). Kings Mountain Historical Museum Seventh Annual Trains, Trains, Trains Exhibit is happening through Saturday, January 9, 2010. The Piedmont 'S' Gaugers will have their interactive trains running for everyone to enjoy. Several train collectors from the area will exhibit their prized possessions along with great railroad memorabilia.

5). Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens presents New Bern the Revolutionary Town: Marching to the Music of the Revolution on Sunday, January 24, 3:00 p.m. Musicians were an important part of the 18th-century military. Fifes and drums played from sunrise to sunset, and served as a primary mode of communication from commander to troops during battle. Tryon Palace has undertaken the exciting task of recreating a colonial fife and drum corps, which plays at numerous events throughout the year in New Bern and beyond. Come learn more about the music of the 18th century military, and experience it for yourself in this educational concert.

6). Joel Lane Museum House The Joel Lane Museum House is proud to announce a celebration of Black History Month with a lecture by the renowned African-American historian, Earl Ijames, on Slavery in 18th-Century North Carolina at 7 pm on Thursday, February 4 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.