NCMC Events From Around the State… January 24, 2011

1). Guilford College Art Gallery Internationally-acclaimed North Carolina-based artist Patrick Dougherty will create a monumental, site-specific, sapling sculpture at Guilford College, February 2 -20, 2011. The public is invited to watch Dougherty as he works throughout the month. Volunteers are sought to help gather building materials and construct the sculpture. In conjunction with the residency, an exhibition featuring photographs, drawings, and models from two decades of the artist’s career will be presented in Guilford College Art Gallery, Hege Library, through April 15th. Dougherty will give a talk about his work, Sunday, February 20, at 2 p.m. in Bryan Jr. Auditorium.

2). Marbles Kids Museum presents “The Ultimate Wave 3D Opens in IMAX” on Tuesday, February 1. Featuring 10-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater, “The Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D” follows a quest to find the perfect wave-riding experience. The film’s action focuses on Tahiti and the volcanic islands of French Polynesia, home to some of the world’s most challenging surfing and to astounding coral reef ecosystems at the turbulent interface between island and ocean.

3). Cape Fear Museum presents “Learning Center: Playing with Math” on Saturday, January 29. Measure, estimate, identify, reason, plot and predict your way through interactive mathematics activities. Come play with math to discover how it figures into your everyday life. Design your own math button to wear and take home.

4). Port Discover Port Discover’s Afterschool Science invites kids to get messy at “Seed Me Grow” on Thursday, January 27, from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Kids will examine different methods of seed dispersal and the diversity of plant adaptations. They will design, dissect, and discover all they need to know about seeds in one afternoon. In addition, seeds will be available to take home, so they can be used for this year’s planting and harvesting.

5). Joel Lane Museum House In celebration of Black History Month, the Joel Lane Museum House is proud to announce a lecture on "Joel Lane and the Enslaved People Who Lived on His Plantation" by Florence Mitchell, PhD. on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 7 pm in the Visitors Center. 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. Tickets are non-refundable unless we must cancel the event.

6). N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher Sabrina Buchanan’s beautiful designs and unique color patterns catch your eye and soothe your soul. Buchanan’s creations are featured in an exhibit entitled “Look Again” at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher’s newly renovated Spadefish Gallery until February 25. The Spadefish Gallery at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher showcases local artists throughout the year. Artwork that coincides with the Aquarium’s mission of “Inspiring Appreciation and Conservation of North Carolina’s Aquatic Environment” is located on the second floor, near the auditorium. Artwork is available for purchase by contacting the artist.

7). Natural Science Center of Greensboro Want to know if spring is just around the corner? Greensboro's own "Woody the Groundhog" will make his annual Groundhog Day meteorological prediction at the Natural Science Center of Greensboro at 10:00 a.m. on February 2. While other groundhogs may rely on their shadow alone, "Woody" will use his up-to-date Weather Center, as well as his weather sense to come up with his “scientific” prediction. Visitors are invited to come out to witness this memorable prediction by Woody the meteorologist and root for the prediction they want!

8). Turchin Center for the Visual Arts The Halpert Biennial '11 is now open for artist submissions. Sponsored by the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts and An Appalachian Summer Festival, it is a national juried visual art competition and exhibition that is open to all two-dimensional visual artists, over the age of 18 and currently residing in the United States. Any original, two-dimensional works of art including paintings, drawings, prints, photography, mixed media, and works using traditional and non-traditional materials are considered for the selection process. Awards total $5,000. Deadline for entries is March 28, 2011.

9). Mount Airy Museum of Regional History Saturday January 29 6pm – “Annual Robert Burn's Night Supper” at Trio Restaurant, Main-Oak Emporium, Mount Airy. The Scottish Heritage Society of the Blue Ridge and the Mt. Airy Museum of Regional History invite you to a special evening of dining, toasting, entertainment and celebrating the life of Robert Burns, the Bard of Scotland. A traditional Scottish supper will be served. Reservations must be made by Wednesday January 26. Call the Museum at 786-4478, ext #229.

10). N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences Spend a day exploring the ocean in the middle of downtown Raleigh! On Saturday, January 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. visitors are invited to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences to learn about the marine mammals along our coast—including whales, dolphins and seals—and the challenges they face in today’s world. Educational stations on North Carolina’s Marine Mammal Stranding Program, dolphins along our coast, climate change’s impact on our oceans and unique adaptations marine mammals have for aquatic survival will extend from the first through third floors of the Museum.