NCMC Events From Around the State…  February 25, 2013

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

1). Weatherspoon Art Museum (http://weatherspoon.uncg.edu/) presents “Art for Lunch with Curator Xandra Eden” on Wednesday, Feb 27, 12pm. Enjoy a 30 minute talk on “Diana Al-Hadid” with Xandra Eden, Curator of Exhibitions. Art for Lunch takes place in the galleries. Seating provided. The “Diana Al-Hadid” exhibition highlights her unique exploration of art historical references to examine sculptural and pictorial space.

2). Historic Edenton (http://www.nchistoricsites.org/iredell/iredell.htm) presents “Inglis Fletcher Symposium” on March 1, 2013, 10 AM - 5:30 PM at the 1767 Chowan County Courthouse. Colonial North Carolina’s rich history is woven into the historical novels of Inglis Fletcher. Her stories immerse the reader in the events, landscapes, cultures and personalities of this era. Her collected works, papers and memorabilia, archived in the library collection of East Carolina University, will be used to explore and appreciate the interplay of history, research and fiction. For more information see http://visitedenton.com/calendar-event.php?id=162.

3). N.C. Museum of History (http://www.ncmuseumofhistory.org/) presents “Legacies of Appomattox” on Sunday, March 3^rd, 2 p.m. $8 in advance, $10 at the door ($5 Associates and students with ID) with Elizabeth R. Varon, Professor of History, University of Virginia. Varon dispels the myth of the Appomattox surrender between Lee and Grant as a “gentleman’s agreement.” She argues the surrender terms were controversial from the start and helped lead to the conflicts of Reconstruction.

4). HandsOn! (www.handsonwnc.org) is unveiling two new scavenger hunts on Tuesday, February 26th as part of a quarterly scavenger hunt change.  We are featuring a scavenger hunt for readers that will send you in search of different types of wheels around Hands On!. We also have a pictorial scavenger hunt for non-readers & the visually inspired that will challenge your power of observation! Come in & give them a try & win a prize for your efforts! Free with $5 admission/Free for members.

5). Museum of the Albemarle (www.museumofthealbemarle.com) Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday on Friday, March 1, 2013 from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at the Museum of the Albemarle.  Participants between the ages of 3 to 5 years old and accompanied by an adult will learn interesting facts about Dr. Seuss, read a book, and participate in a hands-on activity.  Program is free to the public.

6). Museum & Archives of Rockingham County (http://www.themarconline.org/) On Thursday, February 28, 2013, the MARC will present an “African American History, Culture, and Art Expo” from 6-9 pm. Beginning at 6 pm, guests will have the opportunity to explore the art exhibit and meet the artists. The program for the event will begin at 7 pm in the former Superior Courtroom on the second floor. The Expo highlights some of our Rockingham County African American art, history, poetry, and includes dramatic performances of significant African American people in history. The cost of admission to the event is $5 for adults, $3.50 for students and seniors, $2 for children (4 and under admitted free) and includes access to the museum.

7). Mount Airy Museum of Regional History (www.northcarolinamuseum.org) Saturday March 2.   Batik Easter Egg Workshop   1-4pm,  2nd floor classroom    Learn the ancient method of decorating Easter eggs using simple, primitive tools to "write" intricate designs with beeswax. The Batik Method of decorating the egg is traditionally used to make the much admired Ukrainian Easter eggs. This workshop for ages 12 through adult will be held from 1 - 4pm in the Museum's 2nd floor classroom. A fee of $10 for Museum members and $15 for non-members will include supplies. Limited to 15 participants ages 12 and up.

8). N.C. Maritime Museum at Beaufort (http://www.ncmaritimemuseums.com/beaufort.html)  Join the Museum for a look at Boat Building Past and Present on Tuesday February 26 at 9:30 a.m.!  Associate Curator Benjamin Wunderly will lead participants on a tour covering the early methods of wooden boatbuilding and modern day construction methods of fiberglass vessels.  Participants will look at various wooden boats on display in the Museum, tour the Watercraft Center and a local boat manufacturer in Carteret County.  Pre-registration and a fee is required.

9). Waterworks Visual Arts Center (www.waterworks.org) presents spring exhibition, “Visual Places – Evolving from Nature” at Waterworks Visual Arts Center through May 12. Four artists reflect on the intersection of architecture and nature through the use of form, texture, and surfaces.  This exhibit is about man and his environs, focusing on the context of displacement, nostalgia, identity, existence, construction, and deconstruction.  These bodies of work cross the dimensions of art, ecology, economy, science, spirituality, and activism by addressing the condition in and around the changing urban atmosphere.  

10). The Greenville Museum of Art (www.gmoa.org) announces the opening of “PAINT NC, A Visual Journey through North Carolina”. The show opened on February 22 with a public reception and will be on display thru April 28. “Paint NC” is an exhibition of landscape paintings by 34 members of PAINT North Carolina.  PAINT North Carolina is a statewide organization of emerging and professional En plein air artists.  En plein air is a French expression which means “in the open air”, and is also used to describe the act of painting outdoors. This exhibition highlights the beautiful and diverse scenery of North Carolina.