NCMC Events From Around the State… July 20, 2015

1). Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual (www.quallaartsandcrafts.com), with support from the North Carolina and the Jackson County Arts Councils, is hosting Solitude & Mystery: John Julius Wilnoty open until August 2nd.  Wilnoty has been described as a “legendary” figure among the Cherokee.  As a sculptor, he is completely self-taught.  Wilnoty had not been carving very long when he gained the attention of the public; columnist John Parish dubbed him the Cherokee’s “Michelangelo.”  The exhibit will travel through 2016 and is free and open to the public.  Please call 828-497-3103 for more information.

2). Earl Scruggs Center (www.earlscruggscenter.org) invites you to Pickin’ on the Square Youth Showcase, a free event on Saturday, July 25^th from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Opening act Shady Oak Ramblers continue our summer Pickin’ on the Square series with live music starting at 5:00 p.m. The stage will be open to any youth on a first come, first served basis by signing up with an Earl Scruggs Center representative. The square will be filled with informal pickin’, lemonade, cookies, face painting and crafts for the children. Visit our letter writing station to write a note for our military as part of our “Letters from Home” program. For more information, visit the Earl Scruggs Center website at www.EarlScruggsCenter.org or call 704-487-6233 during regular operating hours.

3). High Point Museum (www.highpointmuseum.org) invites you to join them for a fun filled historical day on Saturday, July 25^th.  From 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. drop-in and play historical games with their costumed interpreters or watch their costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces.  All ages are welcome to these free activities.  Also on Saturday, July 25^th, join the Museum for a Civil War Discussion and Book Signing at 10:30 a.m. Authors Michael Briggs, “Guilford under the Stars and Bars,” and Lee Sherrill, “The 21st North Carolina Infantry: A Civil War History, With a Roster of Officers,” are participating in this free event. For more information on any of these events, please call 885-1859 or visit www.highpointmuseum.org.

4). The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville (www.naturalsciences.org) presents, "Science Cinema" on Saturday, July 25^th featuring Disneynature’s "Bears.”  In an epic story of breathtaking scale, Disneynature’s “Bears” showcases a year in the life of a bear family as two impressionable young cubs are taught life’s most important lessons.  This 77-minute film will be shown at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.   The film is rated G.  Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.  The last Saturday of each month, the museum will be showing engaging nature and sciences films, perfect for the entire family. For more information, please call the museum at 910-914-4185 or Whiteville@naturalsciences.org.

 

5). Historic Wilmington Foundation (www.historicwilmington.org) announces its annual Race for Preservation 5k and Mile Walk, presented by Port City Java on Thursday, September 10^th at 6:30 p.m. at the Best Western Plus coastline Inn. Entry Fee are: $27 for Pre-registered individual, $32 day of race individual, $110 for a pre-registered team of 5, and $135 for a day of race team of 5.   Historic Wilmington Foundation’s Race for Preservation is Wilmington’s original downtown run.  Open to all ages and skill levels, the race features prizes in each age group, a special ‘middle of the pack’ prize and a great post-race party!  Registration fee includes Race t-shirt (first 300 registrants). More Information, please visit www.historicwilmington.org, call 910-762-2511, or email events@historicwilmington.org.

6). Cameron Art Museum (www.cameronartmuseum.org) invites you to the next Page to Stage on Wednesday, July 29^th from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall. Page to Stage Unlimited is an organization comprised of writers, actors and producers who are dedicated to producing and sharing original, locally-written works with the greater Wilmington community. In association with Cameron Art Museum, a series of readings with a different theme each month, featuring a mix of comedy and drama written and performed by Page to Stage members will take place the last Wednesday of each month. The public is welcome to attend and give feedback to Page to Stage's more than forty local members. This program is free and open to the public, donations appreciated.  For more information on the group, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/601880046624902PagetoStageUnlimited.

7). Hands On! (www.handsonwnc.org), a Child's Gallery in Hendersonville, invites you to Science Play ~ Sound! on Friday, July 24^th 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  Geared for ages 3-6, the young ones will love science as they learn about sound and the mysteries of air movement! You are never too young to explore the world around you! Must be potty trained to attend without an adult; younger can attend accompanied by an adult. $18 non-members/$10 non-members. Pre-registration required. Call 697-8333 to register.

8). The Greensboro Science Center (www.greensboroscience.org) is excited to announce the addition of a new female maned wolf named Anaheim. Anaheim is now on exhibit with all of her exhibit mates for the first time. Anaheim arrived at the Center from Pueblo Zoo in Colorado on June 11^th and spent several weeks in quarantine per the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' (AZA) protocols. Last week, Anaheim was moved to the maned wolf exhibit and spent the day exploring her new home and familiarizing herself with the environment. Last Thursday, she was introduced to Eury, the giant anteater that shares the exhibit space. The next day, Nazca, the Center's male maned wolf, will join Eury and Anaheim on exhibit and the mixed species exhibit will again be complete… at least for now!  As part of an AZA Species Survival Plan, the Center hopes Nazca and Anaheim will become a breeding pair in the future. In the meantime, the pair will serve as ambassadors for their species, educating visitors about these animals, their habitat, and the threats they face in the wild.  Access to the maned wolf exhibit is included with general admission or membership.

9). New Winston Museum (www.newwinston.org) presents its July Salon Series, “Immigration: Greek and Jewish Roots in Winston-Salem” on Wednesday, July 22nd at 5:30 p m  at the Reynolda Manor Branch Library.  The discussion will focus on the reception and impact of immigrants in the Winston-Salem community. Starting off the discussion are Leonard Clein and Athena Gallins, who will talk about their experiences in an evolving Winston-Salem, situated within the broader history of early Jewish and Greek immigration in the early 1900s.  This event is free and open to the public. For more information contact the Museum at 336.724.2842 or info@newwinston.org.

10). The Matthews Heritage Museum (www.matthewsheritagemuseum.org) is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibit The Massey Family Papers: Uncovering the Past on Saturday, July 25^th. The exhibit will be on display until August 29, 2015. A select number of items have been put on display including a number of photos, a ledger for the business of Funderburk, Covington and Massey, medical bottles, several letters, and the memorial card for Dr. Massey.  Letters between the family members tell of hardships and good times, bad crops and good, and the general lifestyles at the turn of the century.  They are a fascinating look into the past!  The Matthews Heritage Museum is open Thursday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.   Admission is $4 for individuals over 17, $2 for individuals 11 or older.  Free for children 10 and under.  The first Saturday of every month is free.