NCMC Events From Around the State… October 18, 2010

1). Joel Lane Museum House The Joel Lane Museum House is proud to announce a lecture and book signing on Carolina Cottage: A Personal History of the House of Joseph Lane (Joel’s brother) by M. Ruth Little on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 7 pm in the Visitors Center at 160 South Saint Mary’s Street, Raleigh, NC 27603. Admission will be $15 for the general public and $10 for members of the Joel Lane Historical Society. Refreshments will be served. Seating is limited, and advanced payment is required.

2). Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Come have fun aboard the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA for the 2nd annual Batty Battleship's Halloween Bash, October 26 from 5:30 - 8:00pm. A lot of fun and no scares it is time for families to have fun and raise their hairs. But don't be frightened and don't you fret we promise we'll provide a zoo with animals to pet. With candy and sweets there's plenty of treats you'll be asking yourself what more should I eat. As everyone comes dressed in their Halloween best, there will be carnival festivities, games and much more did we mention also candy galore! Price is only $5 per person for a night that won't be a bore.

3). Port Discover World of Webs is the theme of Port Discover’s next Toddler Time, Thursday, October 21 at 10:00 am. Children will learn all about the world of spiders and the beauty and wonder of their webs. Each child will make their own web creation to take home. Toddler Time is a science program just for preschoolers, ages 3 – 5. Cost for the program is $5 per family and reservations are required. Parents or guardians must accompany the child.

4). Asheville Art Museum Asheville Art Museum is excited to announce its first Used Art Books Sale Sunday, October 24, 2010 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. We’ll have great prices and you’ll come away with some treasures for reading and inspiration. From contemporary to traditional art or architecture to crafts, there is a book for every interest!

5). SciWorks Join us for the next Science Café on Tuesday, October 19th at 7:00pm at Big Shotz Tavern in Winston-Salem. Science Cafés are informal talks given by a local expert at a local gathering place. At a café participants can... learn about the latest issues in science, chat with a scientist in plain language, meet new friends, speak your mind, and, talk with your mouth full! This month's program: “Hydrogen Peroxide, A Toxic Agent We Can't Live Without”.

6). Museum of the Albemarle The Museum of the Albemarle will hold History Tales: Make It, Take It on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 3:30 pm. Elementary age students accompanied by an adult will discover the most important mode of transportation before cars and bridges, read a book and participate in a hands-on activity. The program is free to the public.

7). N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences will host Natural History Halloween event on Saturday, October 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Visitors can face their fears at educational stations featuring live animals like snakes, spiders, alligators and other critters from the Museum's Living Collections. Contestants must enter by p.m. and prizes will be awarded at 4 p.m. There will also be several opportunities to win prizes by playing Halloween-themed games or make a spooky craft to take home.

8). Tryon Palace The Tryon Palace Commission officially opens the North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace on Friday, October 22nd. The Commission members will be joined by state government officials and other dignitaries at an opening program and dedication scheduled for 11:00 a.m. at the main East Entrance to the new center. Preceding the opening program, the Tryon Palace Fife & Drum Corps will perform. North Carolina History Center, Main (East) Entrance, Free Admission.

9). The Bascom On Saturday, October 30 at 8 pm, the community is invited to The Bascom to celebrate a "Spooky" Raku pottery firing under the Halloween moon. People are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy this great new Highlands' tradition. The event is free and open to all ages.

10). Fort Fisher State Historic Site On Saturday, Oct. 23, Fort Fisher State Historic Site waltzes back in time to recall the parties of Daisy Lamb, a Northern woman married to the fort’s Confederate commander, Col. William Lamb. Come experience the music of the era with traditional and popular musical performances throughout the day, featuring the highly-acclaimed Huckleberry Brothers, who will entertain visitors and reveal the finer points of 19th-century dance. The program will be held from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.