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An occasional list of exhibits, programs, and events at North Carolina museums. Sponsored by the North Carolina Museums Council.

Monday, May 16, 2011

NCMC Events From Around the State… May 16, 2011

1). Museum of the Albemarle Blackbeard’s Crew will be returning to the Museum of the Albemarle for the weekend of May 20 & 21 in conjunction with the North Carolina Potato Festival. On Friday, May 20, beginning at 5:00 p.m., visitors can belly up to the table in their finest pirate attire with members of Blackbeard’s Crew. After dinner participate in pirate games and listen to sea chanteys from the children’s musical duo C-Shells. A $10.00 donation covers each dinner and tickets may be purchased at the Museum of the Albemarle. Reservations are required.

2). Waterworks Visual Arts Center presents our summer exhibition “In The Details”: May 21 – August 13. “In The Details” features five solo artists’ meticulous approaches to create worlds in their artwork where every inch matters. Featured artists are woodcarver Dan Abernathy (Sparta, NC), fiber artist Nancy Cook (Charlotte, NC), artist Michelle Heinz (New York City), clay artist Holden McCurry (Asheville, NC), and artist Trena McNabb (Bethania, NC). Please join Waterworks in welcoming these artists at the public Opening Reception on Friday, May 27 from 6-8 pm. This event is free and open to all. Light refreshments will be served.

3). Transylvania Heritage Museum presents “Honoring the Sacrifice, 1861-1865”, American Legion Building, E. Jordan St., Brevard, Friday, May 20, 7 - 9 pm. An evening of remembrance with a portrayal of Mrs. Anna Jackson, wife of General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, by Nora Brooks, along with Civil War ballads and songs by Wayne Erbsen. The real Mrs. Jackson visited Brevard in 1911, so this event will commemorate her visit as well. Daryle Hogsed will demonstrate and explain the soldiers' equipment.

4). Eden Preservation Society The Eden Preservation Society presents: “An Afternoon with Rockingham County Author Charles Rodenbough”. Charles is the author of many local history books including “History of a Dream Deferred: William Byrd’s Land of Eden”. There will be books for sale that day. Sunday, May 22 at 2:00 p.m. at Church of the Epiphany, 538 Henry St., Eden. The event is free and open to the public!

5). Port Discover Toddlers will discover liquids, solids, gases, solutions and mixtures while at “Mix It Up,” Port Discover’s Toddler Time program, on Thursday, May 19 at 10:00 am. Children will learn why measurements are important in science as they put these skills into practice while making play-dough. 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.

6). NC State Capitol On May 20, 1861, delegates from across the state met in the House Chamber of the State Capitol and voted to sever North Carolina’s ties with the Union. On Saturday, May 21, 2011, the Capitol will present “North Carolina Secedes,” a living history program commemorating the historic vote and a look at the state’s early wartime preparations. The free event will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and is open to the public. It is part of the North Carolina Civil War Sesquicentennial, a commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War in North Carolina (www.nccivilwar150.com).

7). The Bascom presents “Collective Spirits”, a three-day celebration of wine, food and the arts marking the opening of the Summer Season on the Highlands/Cashiers Plateau. From May 19-21, wine and dine throughout the weekend with some of the worlds most revered winemakers and the Southeast’s most renowned chefs. All will converge on Highlands and Cashiers among art lovers, community leaders and special guests for Private Home Wine Dinners, the Grand Tasting ‘Meet & Greet’ Wine Market, benefit wine dinners at local restaurants, the ‘Catch the Spirit’ Village Sip & Stroll, an exclusive ‘Reserve Wine” Tasting and the finale - the Grand Gala Benefit Dinner and Auction at The Bascom.

8). SciWorks presents “Science Café: The Science and Engineering of Dams” on Tuesday, May 17th, 7:00pm at Big Shotz Tavern. 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!

9). Asheville Art Museum The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to announce “FANATICON2”, a free event for fans of comic books, science fiction, fantasy and pop culture, on Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Headlining the event is acclaimed comic book writer Gail Simone (Wonder Woman, Birds of Prey).

10). Mount Airy Museum of Regional History Saturday, May 21: “Beginners Knitting” Class from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Have you always wanted to learn to knit or would you like to just brush up on your skills? The Mount Airy Museum of Regional History will be holding a Beginner's Knitting Class on Saturday May 21 from 10am-2pm. Museum members Free; Non-members $5, Bamboo needles are available for $8 or BYO #10 or larger needles. Call 336-786-4478 to make your reservation.

11). High Point Museum Local historian Glenn Chavis will begin offering guided walking tours of historic Washington Street this month. The first one will be Saturday, May 21. They will be offered once a month through September. Washington Street was a thriving business and entertainment district for High Point’s black community during the period of segregation. Its prominence declined after integration, but it has drawn a lot of attention in recent years since becoming a focus area for The City Project, which is dedicated to revitalizing High Point’s core city area.

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