NCMC Events From Around the State… September 7, 2010

1). Cape Fear Museum presents North Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, September 14, 7 p.m. Hurricane historian and author Jay Barnes will share stories and photographs chronicling our region’s hurricane history. Barnes will discuss memorable storms like Hazel, Fran and others that battered the Carolina coast over the years. Barnes is the author of several books on the topic, including “North Carolina's Hurricane History” and “Hurricane Hazel in the Carolinas”.

2). Guilford College Art Gallery Guilford College Art Gallery in Greensboro presents Again and Never Again: Can We Coexist with Ourselves? an installation by environmental artist Bryant Holsenbeck. Created with community participation, the monumental installation is made entirely from recycled materials and is part of "Green and Beyond," the college-wide theme year on sustainability. The Gallery hours are weekdays 9-5 and Sundays, 2-5 and is free. The public is cordially invited to attend.

3). Port Discover Young rock hounds are invited to Rock On! and learn all about geology at Port Discover’s Second Saturday Science, September 11 at 11:00 am. Dr. Thomas Rossbach, professor of geology at Elizabeth City State University, will provide an expert overview of rocks, fossils and minerals. Children are encouraged to bring in samples for Dr. Rossbach to identify.

4). Robeson Planetarium and Science Center A fun hands-on set of activities to celebrate the NC Science festival will be held at the Robeson Planetarium and Science Center September 8, 2010 at 11 am and 1 pm. The program is entitled Are You Smarter Than a 3rd Grader? We will select various concepts and ideas emphasized in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for 3rd Grade in Science. You will leave with a great appreciation of what 3rd graders learn, and easy ways to learn it.

5). Asheville Art Museum On Friday, September 10, 2010 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., join Museum Registrar and Preparator, Dean Butckovitz for an Art Break featuring a behind-the-scenes look at how to set up an exhibition. Art Breaks are free with Museum Membership or admission. There is so much that goes on before the public views an exhibition. Now is your opportunity to get the behind-the-scenes sneak peek—so don’t miss it!

6). N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences Yes. Shrimp and crawfish are bugs too and aquatic bugs swim front and center as the 2010 “theme bug” for BugFest — the biggest one-day bug-centric event of its kind in the country at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. On Saturday, September 11 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., all four floors of the Museum, as well as Bicentennial Plaza, Jones St. and Edenton St. will be transformed into a buggy wonderland where visitors can turn fear into fascination and it’s all free!

7). Tryon Palace presents African American Lecture Series - Movers & Shakers in the African American Community – Past and Present with guest speaker Dr. David Dennard, Assoc. Professor of History, East Carolina University on Thursday, September 9, 7:00 p.m. in the Visitor Center Auditorium. Free Admission. This panel discussion will be about dedication, commitment, potential image as a role model.

8). Mount Airy Museum of Regional History presents Toast and Jam at the Mt. Airy Museum of Regional History on Saturday, September 11th from 5 - 7pm. Free to the public. Good Wine, Good Music, and a Taste of Mount Airy, all set in the Museum’s picturesque courtyard. Old North State Winery will be featured with music by jazz singer Diana Tuffin accompanied by guitarist Dan Edwards. Food will be provided by Trio. In case of inclement weather, this event will be held in the Museum Annex at 144 W. Oak Street, Mount Airy.

9). Orange County Historical Museum Take a step back in time and come enjoy Colonial Kids on Saturday, September 11. Come to the Museum and the Burwell School Historic Site to have fun demonstrations throughout the day, from 11-4. Stop by the Museum between 1-3pm for a lesson in Colonial medicine. This event is free and open to the public.

10). The Bascom The exhibition Fire and Heat by Three opens at the Bascom on Saturday, September 11. Gunpowder, furnaces and kilns are used by the three featured artists: glass artist Alex Bernstein, mixed media artist Mira Lehr and ceramist Tom Turner. Experience traditional and innovative uses of materials and processes employed in the making of these contemporary works of art.

11). Blandwood Mansion Blandwood in Greensboro, NC, will be hosting the fundraiser, Music at the Mansion on September 12, 19, & 26, 2:00-6:00pm. Adults, $7; Children, 12 and under are free. Scheduled bands: Sunday, Sept 12: Opening: House of Dues, Headliner: Melva Houston; Sunday, Sept 19: Opening: Bump & Logie, Headliner: Alison King Band; Sunday, Sept 26: Opening: Laurelyn Dossett, Headliner: Amelia's Mechanics.