NCMC Events From Around the State… November 3, 2014

1). High Point Museum (www.highpointmuseum.org) announces that Dr. Douglas Butler will be giving a lecture on his book and its photographic exhibit, North Carolina Civil War Monuments: An Illustrated History, on Saturday, November 8th at 10:00 a.m. Dr. Butler is an independent scholar, photographer, and practicing physician living in northwestern North Carolina. In his presentation, Butler will discuss the historical, artistic, and social contexts in which each of these commemorations were created, share his images, and relate insightful episodes and fascinating anecdotes highlighting the cultural and aesthetic evolution of these memorials.  His award-winning photography has been featured in regional and national publications. Dr. Butler, a NC Road Scholar, will be available to sign books after the lecture which is free and open to the public. His exhibit will be on display at the High Point Museum until December 13.

2). The Charlotte Museum of History (www.charlottemuseum.org) invites you to Backcountry Beer Fest on Saturday, November 8^th at 1:00 p.m.  Their second annual beer fest will once again feature colonial beers made from the natural spring flowing on the home site.

3). Hands On! A Child's Gallery (www.handsonwnc.org) invites you to Kids Vote at Hands On, all day Tuesday, November 4 - Friday November 7. This activity engages visitors in voter education & a “hands on” voting experience. Visitors can practice the voting process by voting on a question about healthy eating. The Hands On! voting booth is made possible by Kids Voting Henderson County which is an affiliate of Kids Voting North Carolina and Kids Voting USA. Kids Voting is a private, non-partisan organization dedicated to engaging students from K-12 and their families in voting and other elements of effective civic engagement to foster an informed, participating electorate. The learning continues at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3rd for Book n’ Craft with the book “Duck for President” by Doreen Cronin. Books on elections & voting designed for PreK-2nd grades are also available to read at the Hands On! Welcome Center.  All of these activities are free with $5 admission/free for members.

4). The Museum of Anthropology (www.moa.wfu.edu) invites to a Kachina Doll Workshop on Sunday, November 9th, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Kachina dolls are used by the Hopi people of the United States Southwest to portray the spirits that they believe surround them.  In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, participants in this program will learn about the Hopi people and their beliefs and make their own kachina doll. The workshop is open to all ages.  The fee is $10 ($7 for MOA Friends) per doll.  Advanced registration is required. Call 336.758.5282 or reply to this email to register.

5). Museum of the Albemarle (www.museumofthealbemarle.com) will host History for Lunch: The Ladies of Our Edenton Tea Party on November 5^th at 12:15 p.m.  Bring your lunch and enjoy a lecture.  The museum provides the beverage. For this month’s lecture, John Collins, Edenton Historian, will talk about the momentous gathering that took place on October 25, 1774, at which 51 women signed a resolution that was published in London the following January.  The event is now famed as the first political action by women in America.  For more information concerning the event call 252-335-1453.

6). Thalian Hall (www.ThalianHall.org) invites you to travel back in time to when radio was king and the mountains were its palace!  Broadcast: A Man and His Dream - The Live Radio Show combines string music, storytelling and film at Thalian Hall on Saturday, November 8^th  at 7:30 p.m. and will be a delight for string music fans, lovers of Blue Ridge Mountain culture, and history buffs. The show is a delightful trip through the very beginnings of the Blue Ridge tradition of music and the dream of one man and his radio station that helped keep that tradition alive. Inspired by the documentary film "Broadcast: A Man and his Dream" by Jordan Nance, this show weaves film and live music to create a unique and exciting experience for the audience. Tickets will be $32/$26/$18; visit http://www.thalianhall.org/2014-2015-main-attractions-and-special-events for more info.

7). Old Salem Museums & Gardens (www.oldsalem.org) invites you to join them on November 8^th for the  MESDA Saturday Seminar: Take a Chair!  Presenters will discuss construction, design, and regional characteristics of early southern chairs in the MESDA collection followed by an afternoon at Reynolda House exploring the dramatic creative evolvement of the chair in design and function from the early nineteenth century to the present. 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $65 ($60 for Friends of MESDA/Old Salem). To register, call 336-721-7360.

8). The N.C. Museum of History (www.ncmuseumofhistory.org) announces its 19th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration. This free family-friendly festival will take place on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Members of all eight state-recognized tribes come from across North Carolina to participate in this exciting celebration. Passionate about sharing their heritage, these musicians, dancers, craftspeople, storytellers and others provide many opportunities to learn about the state’s Indian culture, past and present. With so much to see and do, stay the day and grab lunch from vendors. Try some traditional American Indian foods with a modern twist, such as Indian tacos or Sappony salsa. For a schedule of all performances and presentations, visit NCMOH-programs.com or call 919-807-7900.

9). Joel Lane Museum House (www.joellane.org) presents a lecture on "Understanding Southern Silver” by Gary Albert of MESDA on Thursday, November 6^th at 7:00 p.m. at the Visitors Center of the Joel Lane Museum House. Admission will be $16 for the general public and $11 for members of the Joel Lane Historical Society. Refreshments will be served. Seating is limited, and advanced payment is required. Please go to the Eventbrite web site to purchase admission. Be sure to include the names of all in your party; nametags will serve as tickets. Tickets are non-refundable unless we must cancel the event.  Gary Albert will discuss silver’s role in material culture, care of silver, and identifying marks and dating through style and design.  Gary is Editorial Director at the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts and Editor of the MESDA Journal. He also serves as the museum’s adjunct curator of silver and metals.  For more information, please call 919-833-3431, email joellane@bellouth.net, or visit www.joellane.org.

10). Cherryville Historical Museum (www.cherryville.com/museums/historical_society/index.htm)  announces that on Saturday, November 8^th fishing pro, Guy Eaker, and other noted pro-fishermen will host a fishing seminar at the Great Outdoors of Cherryville.  This event is a fundraiser event to sponsor a medical/pharmacy exhibit at the Cherryville Historical Museum.  Raffle tickets are $1 and are sold at the Great Outdoors and other businesses in the area.  Raffle events will go on thru the day.  The main raffle is for a Revo Rocket and Fenwick Rod 7 foot Action.  Drawings during the day will also be for Abu Garcia Rod and bags of lures. There will also be a kids casting contest (ages 8 and up).  For more information call 704-445-8848.