NCMC Events From Around the State… February 11, 2013



50th Anniversary NCMC Annual meeting registration is now under way! Take a look at the conference itinerary and register on-line.

1). New Winston Museum Beginning February 2013, the New Winston Museum will present a free bi-monthly Salon Series featuring a broad range of local historians, artists, writers, musicians, crafts-folk and other specialists. February 28th, 5:30pm: Architect David Gall and Community Activist Maurice Pitts Johnson on the restoration of the historic Happy Hill Cemetery and discovery of a terra cotta section of the 1892 Old Town Hall.

2). Battleship NORTH CAROLINA presents “Firepower!” on February 16, 2013, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm. $95 per person. $85 for Friends members or active military. Learn about and explore the Battleship's 16-inch and 5-inch guns from the gun houses to the ammunition loading compartments; the 40mm and 20mm guns, and the weapons that they replaced (1.10 and 50 caliber guns). Participants will enjoy a lively, engaging, in-depth program with presentations, hands-on experience, and serious exploration for adult learners. Pre-registration required.

3). Museum of the Albemarle The Museum of the Albemarle’s newest exhibit “Memorable Sands” will open on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. with a ribbon cutting, curator tours, music, and a lecture. The exhibit will feature images and artifacts from African American beaches in the region including Chowan Beach in Hertford County, Bias Beach in Currituck County, Bogues Beach in Pasquotank County, and Seaview Beach in Virginia.

4). Asheville Art Museum is pleased to present “Robert Morris: Mind/Body/Earth”, an exhibition featuring a wide range of works by the contemporary artist, including selections of his prints, drawings, sculpture and video works. This exhibition has been extended through Sunday, March 17, 2013, resulting in a temporary postponement of upcoming exhibition “Aaron Siskind: Abstract Expressionist Photographer” (new exhibition dates forthcoming).

5). High Point Museum The annual “Kickoff to Kindergarten: Parent Days” will be held February 18 at the High Point Museum. The free, drop-in resource fair will be open from 11 am to 1 pm and 5 pm to 7 pm. Representatives from Guilford County Schools will be available to answer questions regarding school-choice, pre-K options, transportation, school health & nutrition, after-school options, and kindergarten curriculums. Also on hand will be representatives from local libraries, Family & Health Services, Reading Connections, and other important community resources that support the important transition into kindergarten.

6). SECCA presents new exhibition “Afterlife: Jacco Olivier & Jennifer West” on Feb. 15, 2013. “Afterlife: Jacco Olivier & Jennifer West” proves that the fluidity of paint can stay in perpetual motion through film and video – extending both the process and presence of the artist, even as their composition becomes unstable. In this exhibition a painter who stitches photos of unfinished canvases into dream-like animations meets a filmmaker who physically assaults her medium in painterly acts of performance and chemistry.

7). N.C. Maritime Museum at Beaufort On Valentine’s Day at noon the Museum will host a special homecoming of “Echo’s” heart! Echo is the 33.5’ sperm whale that washed ashore over 6 years ago and whose skeleton is on display in the Museum. The heart of this whale underwent a very unique preservation process and will be returning to its owner. Come see a whale of a heart, bring your sweetie if you want! There will be an encore presentation on Saturday, February 16 at 7 p.m.

8). Mount Airy Museum of Regional History Wednesday February 13 “African-American Read-In”, 12 noon, 2nd floor conference room, Free Admission The third annual African-American Read-In hosted by the Plaid Cloth Literary Society will be held on Wednesday February 13 at 12 noon in the 2nd floor conference room of the Museum. To participate, one needs only to select works written by an African American and be prepared to read a poem or an excerpt from a book. Listeners are also welcome.

9). Kings Mountain Historical Museum opens their first permanent exhibit Our Stories: The History of Kings Mountain, NC on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. The exhibit opens in conjunction with the release of the new book from Arcadia Publishing, Images of America: Kings Mountain. The Kings Mountain Historical Museum and Mauney Memorial Library will host a book signing with authors Sharon Stack, Director of the Mauney Memorial Library and Stephanie Walsh, Director & Curator of the Kings Mountain Historical Museum at the Museum on Tuesday evening (February 12) at 6:30PM.

10). Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson During the Civil War, a soldier was far more likely to die from disease than during battle. In fact, biological pestilence may even have altered the course of the war. Experience the often overlooked yet fascinating stories behind these hidden terrors during Fort Anderson's two day living history event on February 16-17. The program will also feature living historians, artillery and infantry demonstrations, period sutlers, guided tours, and more!