NCMC Events From Around the State… October 8, 2012



1). Weatherspoon Art Museum presents “Artist Talk: Juan Logan” on Thursday, Oct 11, 6:30pm. Juan Logan discusses new and recent large-scale works that incorporate puzzle pieces and imagery such as water mills and prize rings to critique the banking and health care industries, as well as a number of mixed media collages and works on paper. The artist’s solo exhibition, “Juan Logan: Without Stopping”, is on view at the Weatherspoon, September 22-December 16, 2012. A public reception follows the lecture. Seating is limited and doors open 30 minutes prior.

2). Mount Airy Museum of Regional History presents History Talks on Saturday October 13 at 2pm. North Carolina Humanities Road Scholar, Ed Southern, will give a talk about the "Race to the Dan - The Retreat That Won the Revolution.” Charles, Lord Cornwallis—the commander of the British Army in the South—built a bonfire in February 1781. Mustering his men from their camp at Ramseur’s Mill in the North Carolina backcountry, he ordered them to burn everything—creature comforts, extra rations, even their rum—all but the bare essentials, starting with his Lordship’s own baggage. Cornwallis meant to move fast to catch the ragtag Southern Department of the Continental Army and crush them in a final, decisive battle. History Talks are Free to the Public and held in the Museum Conference Room.

3). Asheville Art Museum Continuing a beloved special event series for Museum Members and patrons, the Asheville Art Museum once again invites the community to enjoy an exclusive opportunity to privately tour several stunning lofts located in downtown Asheville. On Thursday, October 11, guests are invited to the 2012 Urban Loft & Art Tour, a guided walking-tour that begins at the Museum, located at 2 S. Pack Square. For several years, friends of the Museum and downtown residents have generously opened their homes to the public for this special tour, celebrating Asheville’s unique incorporation of art and city living. All proceeds from the Urban Loft & Art Tour directly benefit the Museum and its vision to transform lives through art.

4). NC Museum of Natural Sciences From native spiders and exotic scorpions to common milkweed bugs and beetles. Where else can you learn the difference between poison and venom as you meet bugs that employ each of these chemical defenses? Join in the fun and discover that chemistry is cool as the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and the American Chemical Society concoct a day full of awesome chemistry experiments, exhibits and special presentations on Saturday, October 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.

5). The Bascom October brings Halloween treats and a book signing to The Bascom. In preparation for the The Bascom’s popular Spooky Raku firing under the Halloween moon on Monday, October 31, Frank Vickery invites you to create your own spooky ceramic work on Saturday, October 13, 20 and 27 from 10 am-4 pm. Coil, slab or throw pots on the wheel in preparation for a Halloween Raku firing. Multiple scary techniques will be taught. On Saturday, October 20 from 5:30-6:30 pm, The Shop at The Bascom is hosting a book signing for Cynthia Strain’s new book Highlands Through the Seasons, a collection of wonderful photographs of the Highlands’ plateau.

6). Brunswick Town / Fort Anderson Fall is in the air, and its arrival marks the return of Colonial Day at Brunswick, held annually at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site. This free educational event for all ages will be held Saturday, October 20, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Living historians, dressed in colonial attire, will demonstrate what life was once like in this 18th century port town. Interpretive stations with hands-on activities include stenciling, candle-dipping, and colonial toys and games. Visitors will also have the opportunity to visit with the colonial dentist, take a turn in the stocks and pillory, try their hand at the militia drill, and much more!

7). Gregg Museum of Art & Design presents “The Ancestors Return” on Thursday, Oct. 11, 6-8pm. Babalawo Ifaniyi Akintunde, chief priest and founder of the Temple of Light and Progress, will lead an African cultural presentation featuring Yoruba, Lucumi, Santería, and Kemetic ancestor veneration ceremonies through song, dance and the spoken word. This participatory performance will be held in conjunction with the Gregg’s current exhibition, “Spirit-Fire-Shake! which features altar- or shrine-like pieces by three artists including Durham’s Odinga Tyehimba. All three were influenced by Afro-Cuban religions like Santería, which incorporates spiritual rituals and ceremonies from West Africa and the Caribbean as well as Roman Catholic and Native American traditions.

8). N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher Vibrant hues and local character are the hallmark of the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher’s newest Spadefish Gallery installation, “Carolina Coastal Color.” The new exhibit, which opened October 1 and runs through the end of December, features local seaside imagery and landmarks painted in vibrant watercolors by artist James McIntosh. He uses bold strokes and jeweled shades to illustrate a joyful essence of place.

9). Museum of the Albemarle Museum of the Albemarle will hold “Pre-Schooler Time: What is a Moth Boat” on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 10:00 am. Participants must be between the ages of 3 to 5 years old and accompanied by an adult. Pre-Schoolers will discover why the Pasquotank River is known for the Moth Boat, read a book and participate in a hands-on activity.

10). Bellamy Mansion The Bellamy Mansion Museum of History & Design Arts will be holding a Family Fun Day event on Saturday, October 13, 2012, from 10am – 2pm. Grab the entire family and join us for a fun-filled day. Enjoy the day with historic games and activities, the songs of Susan Savia, a kitchen reenactment by Sulnora Spencer, and child-friendly house tours. Learn how children played in the nineteenth century and have fun with your family.