NCMC Events From Around the State… August 27, 2012



1). Museum of the Albemarle  is pleased to present its newest exhibit, “War of 1812: A Nation Forged by War”. On loan to us from the National Museum of the United States Navy, the display commemorates the 200-year anniversary of the War of 1812 by highlighting the prominent role of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service in bringing Great Britain to the negotiating table and forcing European recognition of a truly independent United States. The exhibit tells the stories of heroic U.S. Navy crews in battles on the oceans and Great Lakes, as well as the contributions of sailors in celebrated land battles from Canada to Louisiana.

2). N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher  invites businesses and organizations to sponsor booths at the 11th annual “Trick-or-Treat Under the Sea.” The 2012 event will again be two nights — Wednesday, Oct. 24 and Thursday, Oct. 25. The event features indoor trick-or-treating for children from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Booth sponsorship offers a way to promote your business by interacting with families in the community at this fun and popular event. More than 4,000 people attended in 2011. Early-bird booth reservation is available for $65 per day until Sept. 1; $75 after. Businesses participating both evenings benefit from a $10 discount. Vendors may attend one or both nights.

3). The Greenville Museum of Art  announces the opening of the “GMA Annual Juried Art Exhibition” with a community reception on Friday, September 7th, 2012 from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. Prizes will be awarded for First, Second, and Third place. Over fifty artists’ works from across eastern North Carolina and Durham, Orange and Wake counties will be on view in this exhibition. Our Juror for the 2012 GMA Juried Art Exhibition is Adam Cave of Adam Cave Fine Art in Raleigh, NC. The show runs through September 7th thru October 7th.

4). Tryon Palace  presents “Stanly-Spaight Duel” on Monday, September 3, 4:00 p.m. On Sept. 5th, 1802, a prominent New Bern lawyer met his political rival, a former State Governor, in a lethal duel on the streets of New Bern. Step back in time to an era where a man's personal honor was his most cherished quality and any incursion on this prized value could result in fiery and violent retribution. Watch the drama unfold before your eyes in a gripping reenactment of this fateful day. Come early and enjoy the gardens before a special performance by Tryon Palace's Fife and Drum Corps starts off the event at 4:00 p.m. In the event of rain, performances will be moved into the North Carolina History Center's Cullman Performance Hall.

5). North Carolina Maritime Museum Beaufort  presents its annual “Mayhem at the Museum: Murder Mystery Dinner” where it’s up to you and other dinner guests to solve the case before it is too late! This years’ fun semi-fictional setting takes place during the War of 1812. During the summer of 1814 as the British advance on the White House a portrait of George Washington is rescued from a fire and sent to a safe location in the south, but the rescue doesn’t come without a price! Come help solve the mystery! August 31, 6 p.m., space is limited and reservations are required, $30.

6). Weatherspoon Art Museum  presents Curator Tour: "Zone of Contention: The U.S./Mexico Border" on Thursday, Aug 30, 6pm. Curator of exhibitions Xandra Eden leads a special tour of the exhibition Zone of Contention: The U.S./Mexico Border along with participating artists Todd Drake and Pedro Lasch. The tour precedes a lecture by Paul Cuadros, "A Home on the Field," at 7pm in the Weatherspoon auditorium.

7). The Bascom  “Art Rosenbaum: Voices”, featuring a small collection of monumental paintings of one of Rosenbaum’s favorite subjects: American Folk Musicians, opens in the Loft Gallery at The Bascom on Saturday, September 1 with a reception from 5 – 7 pm. Rosenbaum’s works depicting rural Southern life are combinations of both real and imagined people, places and events. Ethnographer, as well as artist, he brings storytelling to view in the form of folktale paintings full of vibrant, sweeping color. His most recent painting completed for this exhibition is “The Stone Mountain Wobblers”. The exhibition runs through November 10th.

8). Cameron Art Museum  presents “After-School Art Class”, Wednesdays - Sept. 12 - Oct. 17, 4:00 - 5:00 pm. Children ages 6 to 10 will have the chance to explore the museum through guided tours, scavenger hunts and special activities, and then express their creativity through hands-on art projects in a variety of media (including drawing, painting, collage, printmaking and sculpture). Emphasis is placed on introduction to a wide array of materials and individual personal expression. On the final day of class, students will curate their own 'Student Art Reception' with pieces they've created throughout the course of class. Pre-registration required!

9). Cape Fear Museum  presents “Ocean Adventures” on Saturday, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 1-4pm. Fee: Free for members or with Museum admission. Explore ocean science. What is an aquanaut? Why is the estuary called the “ocean’s nursery?” Examine local shells and learn about North Carolina’s state shell. Find out why starfish are not fish at all! Use various magnification tools to examine sea life up close.

10). Museum of Anthropology  presents a new exhibit “Días de los Muertos” (Days of the Dead) Sept. 11 – Dec. 14, Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00am – 4:30pm. MOA’s annual exhibit features a traditional Mexican ofrenda: a home altar with sugar skulls, colorful tissue paper cutouts, food and beverage offerings, marigolds, and photos of deceased relatives to honor the dead. A children’s ofrenda and photographs illustrating different aspects of the celebration are also on display. This exhibit features text in English and Spanish. Admission is free.