NCMC Events From Around the State… September 28, 2015
1). Page-Walker
Arts & History Center (www.friendsofpagewalker.org)
announces that The Young Friends of the Page-Walker invite teens ages 14 to 18
to paint, draw or sketch their inspired impression of Cary's historic railroad
hotel that now serves as Cary's Page-Walker Arts & History Center on
Sunday, October 4, 1-5 p.m. at the first Paint the Page. A best-in-show prize
package will be awarded at an October 11 ceremony and the winning entry will
hang in the Page-Walker through the end of December 2015. Teens should register for the event by going
to http://friendsofpagewalker.org/event-2002104.
2). Hands
On! (www.handsonwnc.org), a Child's Gallery in
Hendersonville, invites you to help kick off the month of Boo-seum! Thursday,
October 1 and Friday, October 2 join Hands On from 1:00-5:00p.m. for a Mad
Hatter Afternoon! All ages are invited to come and grab a mad hat to use as a
basis for your Halloween costume or just for fun! Mad Hats available while
supplies last. This activity is free with $4 admission/free for members. For
additional information about their educational programs and facility, please
visit their website or call 828-697-8333.
3). Weatherspoon
Art Museum (www.weatherspoon.uncg.edu) invites you
to their upcoming Artist Lecture with Peter Campus on Thursday, October 8th
from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Peter Campus,
2015 Falk Visiting Artist, will give a public lecture and participate in MFA
graduate student critiques along with a gallery talk for UNCG students. His
solo exhibition, Peter Campus: Shiva
is on view at the Weatherspoon September 5th - November 29th,
2015. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
4). The
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences (www.naturalsciences.org) invites you
to learn more about one of America’s favorite pets. We know that dogs have an incredible sense of
smell and that they are used to detect everything from narcotics to explosives,
but few of us know how they do this. Join NC State University professor Dr.
David Dorman for “How Your Dog’s Nose Works,” a presentation at the North
Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences on Thursday, October 8th at 7:00
p.m. In this presentation — the first in
a series held in conjunction with the Museum’s newest special exhibition,
“Extreme Mammals” — Dorman explores the basis for dogs’ amazing ability to
detect scents. This special lecture is $10, or $50 for the lecture series pass
that includes all six lectures. Add an exhibition ticket to your order and
receive $5 off admission. Friends of the Museum members receive free admission
to the exhibition. Tickets are available online or at the Museum Box Office.
5). Bellamy
Mansion (www.bellamymansion.org) invites you to
their 6th Annual Family
Fun Day on Sunday, October 4th from 1 – 5:00 p.m. This special event
is open to the public and admission and activities are free. Activities
include: Pony Rides, Balloon Animals, Face Painting, Service Dogs in Training, Small,
cuddly animals - including a pot-bellied pig!, Vintage games, Live Music by
Susan Savia, Crafts, Costumed Reenactors, Storytelling, and tours of the site
geared especially for kids. Snacks will be available to purchase from the Fuzzy
Peach. For more information, please call 910-251-3700.
6). The
Museum of Anthropology at Wake Forest University (www.wfu.edu/moa) invites you to their annual exhibit,
Life after Death: The Day of the Dead in
Mexico on view now through December 11, 2015, Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
– 4:30 p.m. This special exhibit celebrates
the unique Mexican observance of the Day of the Dead. The exhibit’s centerpiece is a traditional
ofrenda, an altar with food and beverage offerings, flowers, sugar skulls, and
photos of deceased family members. The
colorful exhibit features a children’s ofrenda, and a photo essay illustrating
the celebration in San Miguel Allende.
It also includes information on the celebration’s history and its unique
skeleton-themed folk art. The exhibit
presents text in English and Spanish.
Admission is free. For more
information email moa@wfu.edu or call
336-758-5282.
7). The
N. C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher (www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher)
doesn’t look like a typical classroom. Yet, it’s wet and wild nature provides
various opportunities to engage students in exploration and discovery. Now
educators can learn all that the Aquarium offers during a special “Teacher Open
House” on Saturday, October 3rd where teachers with valid school ID
will receive free admission to the Aquarium. Teachers will be treated to behind
the scenes and salt marsh tours (call for schedule), distance learning
demonstrations, and crafting activities. Aquarium educators also will share
marine science-based curriculums, information about Outreach programs and more.
As an added bonus, guests visiting with a teacher during the Open House will receive
10 percent off Aquarium admission. Space for tours is limited, will be
first-come, first served and require closed-toe footwear. Those planning to
take the marsh tour should bring an extra pair of shoes. For additional
information email Casey.Radley@ncaquariums.com
or call (910) 772-0542.
8). BRAHM
(www.BlowingRockMuseum.org) invites
you to the Alexander Arts Lecture, “American Impressionism and Realism: Tales
of a Collector” with Jack Huber on Sunday, October 4th at 4:00 p.m. Hear the stories behind the acquisitions of
well-known American paintings from a 40 year veteran collector. For more
information contact BRAHM, 828.295.9099 or visit www.BlowingRockMuseum.org. $10 Members / $20 Non-members.
9). President
James K. Polk State Historic Site (www.presjkpolk.com)
invites you to their 1846 Mexican American War Militia Muster on Saturday, October
3rd from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Join them as they give visitors a chance to look into the life of a
common citizen who has been called into service due to the 1846 conflict with
Mexico. Living History re-enactors will be drilling, demonstrating domestic
lifestyles and speaking with visitors about what life was like in Mecklenburg
County in 1846. Admission is free.
10). Cameron
Art Museum (www.cameronartmuseum.org) proudly
presents The Eye Learn: Modernist Prints
from the Louis Belden Collection, on view October 4th – November
1st, 2015. A Public Preview will be held on Sunday,
October 4th from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., with a walk-through tour by
Exhibition Curator Ben Billingsley beginning at 3:30 p.m.