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

Sunday, January 24, 2010

NCMC Events From Around the State… January 25, 2010

1). Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens presents African American Lecture: Liberty & Justice for All: Black Voices from the Past. Guest Speaker: Reginald Watson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English at East Carolina University, Thursday, February 18th, 7:00 p.m. Free. Dr. Watson will introduce us to a Black History Play entitled “Black Voices from the Past” performed by at least three Thespian members. The play will depict various scenes that trace African and African American historical events from our past. Scenes will be tied together by music and dance. There will also be some poetry recitations to highlight the importance of African American creativity and resilience.

2). High Point Museum presents Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park on Saturday, February 6, 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday, February 7, 1 pm to 4 pm. Come watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. All ages welcome. FREE.

3). Discovery Place presents SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure now through January 31. Featuring hundreds of priceless artifacts and treasures recovered from deep-ocean archaeological excavations, “SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure” plunges guests beneath the sea to uncover the mysteries of some of the world’s most-famous shipwrecks. Through interactive, multimedia experiences, guests can experience the world of deep-ocean exploration and the thrill of uncovering history and treasure buried - but not forgotten. The highlight of the exhibition takes guests 1,700 feet below the Atlantic Ocean to the wreck site of the SS Republic, the greatest shipwreck treasure of the Civil War era.

4).N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences Come see the big picture — of the Universe — as the Museum hosts its 20th annual Astronomy Days event on Saturday, January 30 from 9am to 5pm and Sunday, January 31 from noon to 5pm. Check out Mars in 3-D, view the sun safely through solar telescopes, meet live animals of the constellations, and launch your own rocket! Free.

5). Rocky Mount Arts Center The Rocky Mount Arts center announces the opening of five new exhibits with a community reception on Friday, January 29, 2010 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. The exhibits include: wood bock prints by Master Artist Keiji Shinohara, wood sculptural vessels by Stuart Kent, the Arts Center’s annual national juried Handcrafted exhibition, Landscapes from the Permanent Collection, and Ceramics from the Permanent Collection. The January 29th reception is free and all visitors are welcome.

6). N.C. Transportation Museum The N.C. Transportation Museum welcomes author, historian and documentarian Kevin Duffus for his program, The Lost Light: The Mystery of the Cape Hatteras Fresnel Lens. Duffus will present this fascinating Civil War era story Jan. 30 in the Bob Julian Roundhouse. The program starts at 1 p.m. and is free to public.

7). Museum of the Albemarle The Museum of the Albemarle will feature three lectures on Saturday, February 6th during the Museum’s Civil War Living History Day. Beginning at 10:00 a.m. Bruce Long: will present The Destruction of the "Mosquito Fleet". The small force of lightly armed Confederate vessels that helped defend the North Carolina coast and inland waterways that were all but destroyed during the Union’s Burnside Expedition.

8). SECCA The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) and Krankies Coffee are partnering to present a film series called Art Grind. This free series will present documentary and independent films that reflect upon the nature of art, music, creativity, ingenuity and the human spirit. The series will be held on the first Thursday of every month beginning Feb. 4. Screenings will be held at 7 p.m. at Krankies Werehouse located at 211 East Third Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

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