NCMC Events From Around the State… April 18, 2011

1). Museum of the Albemarle The Museum of the Albemarle will hold “History Tales: Make It, Take It” on Tuesday, April 19 at 3:30 p.m. Elementary students accompanied by an adult will discover why people wore hats, the types of hats and have an opportunity to participate in a hands-on activity. The program is free to the public.

2). Cherryville Historical Museum As part of the museum’s Spring fundraising, we will raffle off a $3,000 value Tank ATV on April 30, 2011 during the annual Cherry Blossom Festival! Tickets can be purchased at the festival or by contacting the museum. In addition, several events will take place throughout the day on the 30th; including turkey call demonstrations from the national champion, storytelling in our storyteller cabin, puppet theatre for children and a representative from Cherryville New Year Shooters will give a talk.

3). Port Discover To celebrate Earth Day, preschoolers will learn the 3 R’s—Reduce, Reuse, Recycle—that keep our earth happy while we say “Thank You, Earth!” at Port Discover’s Toddler Time program, on Thursday, April 21 at 10:00 am. Children will make a planter out of recycled materials and enjoy a morning playing in the soil. Toddler Time is a special 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). NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher Do you find objects in nature, such as interesting shells, bones, egg cases, rocks, pine cones and other treasures? If you enjoy exploring natural areas such as beaches and forests, and collecting found treasures, come to the Aquarium to share and swap. “Nature Swap” showcases natural objects, such as shark teeth, skulls, and shells. You can learn more about natural objects from Aquarium staff by examining their collection, and by bringing in your own finds. You can also acquire points for your treasures to use in trade for another item of equal or lesser value.

5). Joel Lane Museum House Macaroni Kid is excited to announce our Macaroni Kid Meet Up “Pathways to the Past” partnering with the Joel Lane Museum House and Inter Faith Food Shuttle for an afternoon of education and community service on April 30, 2011, from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. Joel Lane Museum House the birthplace of Raleigh will host demonstrations for children showing the life in the 18th century North Carolina in “Pathways to the Past”. Activities will include making rag dolls, writing with a quill pen, “tin” punching, candle dipping, and other hands-on activities.

6). Guilford College Art Gallery Guilford College Art Gallery & Etherington Conservation Services are co-hosting “Hometown Treasures,” a perfect event to learn about preservation, techniques & history of your personal artifacts, Sat., Apr. 30, 9a-5p in the Art Gallery. Books, prints, drawings, photographs, ephemera, oil paintings, small scale metal objects and wooden artifacts (up to 3/person) can be evaluated. Preservation recommendations offered - no monetary values. Call 800-444-7534 for appointment. Free & open to public.

7). SECCA On April 21, The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) will present “American Gothic: Aaron Spangler & Alison Elizabeth Taylor”, an exhibition of two mid-career artists translating Renaissance era techniques and the humble medium of wood into a powerful reflection on the rise and fall of rural America. The exhibition, organized by SECCA and curated by Steven Matijcio, will open with a free Talk @ SECCA by Aaron Spangler at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 21. Minnesota-based Spangler will discuss the techniques, motivations and experiences that inform his intense practice of woodcarving. A reception with refreshments and a cash bar will immediately follow the artist talk.

8). Cameron Art Museum presents “Theatre Culture and Community” on Thurs. Apr. 28, 7:00 pm and Sun. Apr. 30, 2:00 pm. Program admission: CAM Members and students: $5.00, Non-members: $10.00. UNCW students studying the practice of “devising” theatre with Dr. Anne Berkeley present original, short performance pieces. In devised performance work actors build from scratch an artistically engaging performance text with music, dance and drama.

9). Turchin Center for the Visual Arts We will have a “Lunch & Learn” on Wednesday, April 20 from 12 noon until 1pm. Join Appalachian State University Printmaking Professor, April Flanders’ as she discusses her current work featured in her solo exhibition Beyond their Natural Range. Her most recent work addresses the uncontrollable nature of invasive botanical species in the Appalachian region. Bring a bagged lunch and we will provide the bottled water.