NCMC Events From Around the State… July 2, 2012


The North Carolina Museums Council recently established a Southeastern Museums Conference Annual Meeting Registration grant. One full, paid registration to the November 7-9 Annual Meeting in Williamsburg, Virginia will be awarded. Deadline for applications: August 15. Forms are available on the NCMC web site.

1). High Point Museum presents “Guilford Militia Encampment” on Saturday, July 7, 10 am to 4 pm. This Revolutionary War Reenactment group returns to the historical park. Come learn about the life of a Revolutionary War soldier. All ages welcome. FREE. Drop-in.

2). Tryon Palace  presents “The Glorious Fourth” on Wednesday, July 4th. In 1783, North Carolina Governor Alexander Martin became the first American Governor to issue a State order for celebrating the 4th of July. Step back in time and attend one of our earliest celebrations of the glorious Fourth! On the Governor’s Palace South Lawn, join a gathering of the local militia in celebration of the end of the Revolutionary War and talk to the soldiers about their equipment and camp life. Throughout the day, the militia will perform firing demonstrations of their muskets and a light cannon. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Palace grounds, enjoy 18th-century music and country dancing, games of townball, and historic kids crafts which will include making a historic toy, signing their own copy of the Declaration of Independence with a quill pen, and 18th-century costume dress-up!

3). Preservation Society of Chapel Hill The Preservation Society of Chapel Hill will celebrate an Old Fashioned Fourth of July at the historic Horace Williams House on July 4th from 1-3pm. Enjoy patriotic music by Carrboro's Village Band, sip lemonade, enjoy Maple View ice cream, and say hello to Uncle Sam! Bring a blanket or bag chair, picnics are welcome. Free and open to the public.

4). Asheville Art Museum In conjunction with the Brevard Music Center’s beloved Summer Festival (now in its 76th season), the Asheville Art Museum is honored to partner with the organization to bring Museum Members and guests a delightful summertime series of three special performances on June 26, July 10 and July 17. Each beginning at 7:00 p.m., the three performances will take place in the Museum’s newly renovated Art works PRIMED East Wing upstairs gallery. Tickets are $6 for Museum Members and $10 for non-Members.

5). Greensboro Children’s Museum presents “Silly Saturday: Christmas in July” on July 7th, 10am - 3pm. Free with Admission/Membership. Is the Summer heat bringing you down? Join us this Silly Saturday for a beachy, snowy holiday as we celebrate Christmas in July! Visit with Santa on the beach or enjoy a seasonal story in the snow. We will go on a musical parade and make ornaments. You will even have a chance to send Santa a postcard. Merry Christmas to all, and to all...in July!!!

6). SECCA  presents “Film @ SECCA: Chihuly: River of Glass” on Saturday, July 14, 7 p.m. Over a two-year period in the mid-1990s, Dale Chihuly worked with his glass blowing team and other artisans in Finland, Ireland, Mexico and Italy and in his Boathouse studio in Seattle to accomplish a bold public art project. Watch as Chihuly's Chandeliers arrive in Venice and the artist directs their installation in such places as the Doge's apartment at the Palazzo Ducale and the Rialto Fish Market. FREE.

7). N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher presents “Aquarist Apprentice” on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 2 p.m. Check out a dirty job you’re sure to love. Join staff on a behind-the-scenes tour and learn about Aquarium animals, what they eat, how they live, and how to care for them. Then, assist aquarists with food preparation and help feed the animals. Participants also observe aquarists during daily care and maintenance tasks. This limited opportunity is only open to 10 participants and pre-registration is required.

8). Cape Fear Museum presents “Play!” on Saturday, July 7, 14, 21, 1-4 PM. Free for members or with Museum admission. Hopscotch your way to the finish line and explore games that pirates played. Play the oldest known game and compete in Museum Bingo. Compare modern and historic toys. Investigate the inventive process by creating your own toys and games to take home.

9). Reynolda House Museum of American Art  presents the Peppercorn Children’s Theatre in a production of “The Importance of Being Earnest: A Wilde Comedy for Not-So-Serious People” on Saturdays, July 7 and 14 at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., and on Sundays, July 8 and 15 at 3 p.m. Admission is $5 per person, cash only. For more information, please call 336.758.5150 or visit reynoldahouse.org. Performed in the museum’s front garden by current and former drama students at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, this new adaptation, written and directed by Harry Poster, is appropriate for the young (ages 4–12) and the young at heart.

10). Greenville Museum of Art The Greenville Museum of Art announces a call for entries for the Greenville Museum of Art Annual Juried Art exhibition to be held Friday September 7, through Sunday, October, 2012. The call is open to artists 18 years and older working in fine art and craft media and who reside in eastern North Carolina as will as the triangle communities of Wake, Orange and Durham. Cash prizes will be awarded. Entry fee applies. Deadline: July 19.