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

Monday, January 07, 2013

NCMC Events From Around the State… January 7, 2013
1). Tryon Palace presents “African-American Lecture Series: The Emancipation Proclamation” on January 17, 7:00 p.m. Free Admission. January 1, 2013 marks the 150th anniversary of the signing and issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation, a document that would redefine the Civil War and dramatically change the lives of African Americans in the United States. In this next installment of Tryon Palace's “African American Lecture Series”, attorney Bernie Siler examines the evolving attitudes of President Lincoln, both politically and personally, that eventually led to the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.

2). N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher presents “Aquacamp- Incredible Invertebrates” on Monday, January 21, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Of the million or more animal species in the world, more than 98% are invertebrates. During this session campers will be introduced to a few of these including clams, snails, crabs, sea urchins, and sea stars. Live animal presentations and more are all part of this exciting program. Come and join the fun! Snacks are provided. Kids will need to bring a bag lunch. Fee: $40 per participant. Pre-registration required.

3). HandsOn! the children’s museum in downtown Hendersonville, invites you to come to the 1st class of a brand new program. “Learning Spanish -Creatively” will be held on Friday, January 11th at 11am. Students will learn basic Spanish vocabulary and colors through games, dramatic play, movement and songs for a 3 week series. This is a 3 class series that begins on January 11th and is every Friday until January 25th, (make-up) day is Friday March 1st. Each series will focus on new objectives. Repetition is very important for children to learn a language. Great for children ages 3-6. Cost is $8 for members and $10 for non-members.

4). N.C. Museum of History When the nationally known Winston-Salem State University Burke Singers lift their voices to open the “12th Annual African American Cultural Celebration”, the female a capella group will captivate visitors at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh. The outstanding quality and variety of more than 75 presenters will astound attendees at this free festival on Saturday, Jan. 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Award-winning musicians, actors, filmmakers and writers will join dancers, re-enactors, craftspeople and other presenters to celebrate North Carolina’s diverse African American heritage and culture — in a big way. This statewide kickoff to Black History Month in February is one of the museum’s largest yearly events. The festival will have fun and educational activities for all ages.

5). Battleship NORTH CAROLINA  presents “Behind the Scenes of the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA: Hidden Battleship” on January 12, 2013, 8:30 - 12:30 and 1:30 - 5:30. For the explorer at heart, bring a friend and join us for a unique, behind-the-scenes tour of un-restored areas of the Battleship. The four-hour tour consists of small groups with guides. Guests explore the bow (officers' country and boatswain locker), third deck (Radio II, brig, after gyro, storage rooms, ammunition handling, Engineer's office, torpedo area), Engine room #1, the refrigerator compartments, and climb inside the fire control tower to the top of the ship. The Azalea Coast Radio Club will be in Radio II to explain their work on the ship's radio transmitters. It’s the tour that brings out the “Indiana Jones” in all of us, without the snakes!

6). Mount Airy Museum of Regional History In the Spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Surry Countians Continuing the Dream, 7 – 8:30pm 3rd floor of the museum Free Admission/donations accepted. This program of healing will focus on the sacrifices, love, learning, service, perseverance, and hope of the African-American community of Surry County. Light refreshments will follow the program.

7). Asheville Art Museum invites members and visitors to enjoy two Art Talks (guided tours) and a dual Opening Reception on Saturday, January 12 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. to recognize two important and evocative exhibitions now on display in the Museum’s East Wing: “Survivors and Liberators: Portraits” by Wilma Bulkin Siegel and “In the Camps”: Photographs by Erich Hartmann. The Opening Reception and Gallery Talks are free with membership or regular Museum admission. Artist Wilma Bulkin Siegel will lead a discussion and tour of her works on display in Survivors and Liberators, and Ruth Hartmann, wife of the late artist Erich Hartmann, will discuss her husband’s works with visitors viewing In the Camps. The Gallery Talks begin at 5:00 p.m. in the East Wing.

8). Waterworks Visual Art Center In conjunction with the exhibition, “Art of Faiths – Religions of the World: Tolerance and Diversity” (on view through February 9), Waterworks Visual Arts Center will host a public forum led by a panel of artists, theologians, and laity on Thursday, January 17 from 6-7:30pm at the Museum. Discussions will communicate the breadth and complexity of ideas of acceptance and social inclusiveness through art in promoting tolerance and religious diversity in our world today, and how art interacts with and supports religion present day, as it has throughout history. Admission is free but please rsvp.

9). Museum of the Albemarle Museum of the Albemarle will hold “Pre-Schooler Time” on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 10:00 am. Participants must be between the ages of 3 to 5 years old and must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-Schoolers will discover the instruments of a doctor from the past and participate in a hands-on activity. In addition, “History Tales: Make It, Take It” takes place on Friday, January 11, 2013 at 3:30 pm. Participants must be elementary age and accompanied by an adult. Participants will discover how the roles of doctors have changed through the years and participate in a hands-on activity.

10). Cameron Art Museum Register today for “After School Art Classes!” on Wednesdays: January 16th - February 20th, 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. 6 week session is $80 member/$100 non member.

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