NCMC Events From Around the State… July 6, 2010

1). Reynolda House Museum of American Art presents Beat the Heat Tours on Sundays, July 25 and August 8, 2–4 p.m. This behind-the-scenes tour of Reynolda House allows visitors to investigate areas normally closed to the general public. Guests will explore the kitchens, laundry and mechanical rooms, ice-block air conditioning rooms, the squash court, and areas below the swimming pool, as well as enjoy the view across the lawn from the former roof garden.

2). Asheville Art Museum The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to present the exhibition Sallie Middleton: A Life in the Forest with an opening reception for the public that will be held Friday, July 16, 2010 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. This exhibition is on view Friday, July 16 through Sunday, December 5, 2010 and is free with museum membership or admission.

3). Cameron Art Museum PuppetArt is an exhibition presented by the Cameron Art Museum in collaboration with the Port City Puppet Festival, sponsored by the Puppeteers of America Southeast Region and the UNCW Office of Cultural Arts. The exhibition features large-scale puppets and set designs from the famous Vermont-based “Bread and Puppet Theatre”, and selected international puppets from various historical periods drawn from the collection of Atlanta’s Center for Puppetry Arts. A wildly celebratory opening reception and program will be held Thursday, July 15, which also marks the opening festivities of the Port City Puppet Festival.

4). Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum Dancing, jazz, stories and crafts offer excitement and fun at the African American Heritage Day at Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum on Saturday, July 10. The free event is part of 2nd Saturdays program from the 37 museums and state historic sites within the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources. Experience arts and culture from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring your lawn chair and stay all day!

5). Weatherspoon Art Museum presents Summer Film & Music Series: Warhol & Friends on July 8, 15 & 22, 6:30-9 pm. This year’s Summer Film & Music Series celebrates the creative personalities who inspired and were inspired by Andy Warhol. Stay late for live music in the Sculpture Garden featuring indie rock of the 1970s & 80s. Films begin at 6:30 pm, music immediately follows. Free admission, music and complimentary refreshments. $5 suggested donation to help support museum education programs.

6). N.C. Transportation Museum The N.C. Transportation Museum will host a special event July 10, featuring artists from around the region, antique and classic boats, and speaker Ben Casey with his program, N.C. Waters – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. The boat show and artists display will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., while Casey will speak at 1 p.m. in the Bob Julian Roundhouse. The event is part of 2nd Saturdays, a partnership between the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources and N.C. Arts Council. Artists will be given the opportunity to show and sell their work, especially those items with a maritime theme.

7). Battleship NORTH CAROLINA The Battleship is pleased to host the Battleship Arts Fest, Saturday, July 10, 2010 in Battleship Park from 10am to 2pm. Arts Fest features creations for sale by local artists working in ceramics, metal, wood, and other media. The DREAMS Center for Arts Education, whose focus is offering free-of-charge arts programming to youth, will have young artists selling their work, face painting by donation, entertaining the crowd with African drumming, and offering bottled water and baked goods for sale.

8). N.C. State Capitol As one of the most photographed buildings in North Carolina, the State Capitol is a fitting setting for an afternoon of art. From noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 10, photographers, painters, and other visual artists will be on site to demonstrate their craft and sell their wares. The free event is one of the 2nd Saturdays programs that bring together arts, history and authentic North Carolina culture. The museums and state historic sites within the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources offer great fun for families on a budget this summer.

9). Orange County Historical Museum Participate in Native American Day on July 10 from 1-3pm and learn about the lifestyle of the southeast woodland people by special demonstrations of tools and weapons by Blackfeather Jeffries and women’s life talks by Lynette Jeffries.

10). Tryon Palace Write your own personal memoirs and learn how to publish them. Meet present-day authors, hear their stories and purchase their works at the 2nd Saturdays event July 10 at Tryon Palace. The free New Bern Literary Read-In and Book Fair features North Carolina native and author Sheila Peele-Miller, who will present a memoir writing workshop. Come learn about the historical legacy of African-American writers in North Carolina during a presentation by guest speaker Reginald Watson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English at East Carolina University.