ncmuseums

An occasional list of exhibits, programs, and events at North Carolina museums. Sponsored by the North Carolina Museums Council.

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

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.

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