NCMC Events from Around the State… February 8, 2016
1). Joel Lane Museum House (www.joellane.org)
presents a talk on “The Inimitable Winston Churchill" by Elliot Engel on Friday,
February 12th at 7:00 p.m. at the Raleigh Moravian Church, 1816
Ridge Road in Raleigh. Dr. Engel has dug
deeply into numerous biographies to discover delightful yet virtually unknown
details of Churchill's brilliant career. Using anecdotes, analysis, and LARGE
doses of humor, Professor Engel will bring to life this twentieth-century
giant. Admission is $27.00 per person, general admission; Advanced purchase is
strongly suggested. For more information, please call (919) 833-3431 or email joellane@bellsouth.net.
2). Catawba Science Center’s (www.catawbascience.org)
latest exhibition, Ocean Bound, takes
visitors of all ages on a journey through watersheds to see how everyone’s
actions on land affect our ocean. This
hands-on feature exhibit allows visitors to experience the science of
watersheds and gain a new appreciation of watershed health by using four
different themes. Ocean Bound! is open now and can be experienced through May 15th. Using interactive exhibits, guests will
explore how water moves through a watershed with a 3-D terrain model which
begins with a movable "rain cloud."
Visitors will also discover aquatic species and habitats by piloting a
full-size “submersible” from mountain stream all the way to the ocean, and gain
specific knowledge of nearly seventy aquatic life forms and ecosystems. Children are able to use a kid-friendly touch
screen that shows both helpful and harmful behaviors that affect our watershed,
and families can enjoy illustrated books about aquatic animals, conservation,
and watersheds in the Riverside Clubhouse.
Through play, even very young children are encouraged to protect
watershed and ocean health. Admission to Ocean
Bound! is free for CSC members. The
cost for non-members visitors is CSC’s general admission fee plus $1.00. For more information about Ocean Bound! visit CatawbaScience.org or
contact CSC at (828) 322-8169.
3). Mount Airy Museum of Regional
History (www.northcarolinamuseum.org) has
exciting programs coming up in February! A five part Beginners Genealogy Class
series will take place on Tuesdays, February 9, 16, 23 and March 1st
and 8th from 6 – 8 p.m. This course, taught by local genealogist Esther
Johnson, is designed for the individual who is interested in researching
his/her family tree. Visits to the Surry
County Register of Deeds office and the Carlos Surratt Genealogy Room at Surry
Community College are included. Each
class is $5 per person, and free to Museum members. Also coming up, the 6th annual
African-American Read-In hosted by the Plaid Cloth Literary Society. The Read-In will be held on Wednesday,
February 10 at 12 noon in the 2nd floor conference room of the Museum. To participate, one needs only to select
works written by an African American and be prepared to read a poem or an
excerpt from a book. Listeners are also
welcome!
4). Asheville Art Museum (www.ashevilleart.org)
announces that award-winning WNC Student Art will be on view at the Museum
until March 6, 2016. Julia Briden, a
senior at A.C. Reynolds High School in Asheville, has been practicing art since
she was a little girl. She started out drawing, and then moved on to painting
and sculpture under the guidance of her art teacher (and stepmom) Mary. Her
hard work shows. Julia is one of 68 students recognized this year with a WNC
Regional Scholastic Art Award. Visitors to the Asheville Art Museum’s free
Holden Community Gallery have the opportunity to be inspired by the
award-winning artwork of these talented students in an exhibition on view from
now until March 6, 2016. Out of nearly
630 entries, 132 works have been recognized by the judges and are featured in
this exhibition. Julia Briden has had an exceptional year. Fifteen of her
submissions received awards, of which five were Gold Key Awards. Five students,
including Julia, were also nominated for American Visions, indicating their
work is the best of the regional awards. One of these American Visions nominees
will receive an American Visions Medal at the National Scholastic Art Awards. The 2016 WNC Regional Scholastic Awards
recipients will be honored at a ceremony on February 21st at 2:00 p.m. in the
Diana Wortham Theatre.
5). The N.C. Transportation
Museum (www.nctrans.org)
presents an evening of elegant dining, combined with the romance of the
railroad, and a new experience for Valentine’s couples. The museum’s newest
event, Wine ‘n’ Dine On the Rails features a cocktail hour inside the museum, a
leisurely train ride around the 57 acre historic site, and a three course meal
served by a top rated chef aboard the train. The wines of Shelton Vineyards
will be featured, along with the talents of Creative Gourmet Catering and Chef
Matt Trexler. All train cars are heated and water and tea are available during
cocktail hour and onboard the train. Wine will be served throughout the
event. Beer will only be served during
cocktail hour. Although it is not required, the museum requests “nice dress”
attire for those attending the event. Tickets are $75 per person for four top
table seating. Please note that those
purchasing fewer than four tickets under this option may be seated with another
couple. Two top table seating is $175
per couple. This option provides table for two in the dining area. Only six of these tables are available per
ride. Those wishing to purchase tickets
can do so online at www.nctrans.org, or
call 704-636-2889 ext. 224. Online purchase is recommended due to expected high
call volume. Limited seating is available.
6). North Carolina Museum of
Natural Sciences (www.naturalsciences.org) announces
the display of winning images from Wildlife
in North Carolina Photo Competition. For someone who has only been
practicing serious photography for about eight years, Frank Ellison has done
pretty well for himself. Ellison, 53, took first place in the Invertebrate
category in the 2014 Photo Competition and now earned the top prize in the 2015
Wildlife in North Carolina Photo
Competition. His photo and 30 other winning shots in 10 categories are on
display at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences now through the end of
July 2016. This year there was an uptick
in entries with almost 1,500 images uploaded. All winning photographs may be
seen on exhibit at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences as well as online at
ncwildlife.org.
7). The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA
(www.battleshipnc.com)
invites you to two upcoming programs on Saturday, February 13th. The first, Firepower! Find ‘em, Track ‘em:
Introduction to Fire Control (Part One), will run from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The Battleship is a floating weapons
platform, but the finest guns are of little use without the means to direct
their fire accurately at the target. The morning program presenters will
discuss the various types of fire control equipment (directors/optical range
finders, radar, computers) and how main and secondary battery plotting rooms
and the combat information center operated. Admission is $40 per person. $35
for Friends members or active military. Plus tax. The second program, Shoot ‘em: The Guns (Part
Two), will run from 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
In the afternoon session participants learn about and explore the
Battleship's 16-inch and 5-inch guns from the gun houses to the ammunition
loading compartments; the 40mm and 20mm guns, and the weapons that they
replaced (1.10 and 50 caliber guns). Admission is $45 per person. $40 for
Friends members or active military. Plus tax.
Both of these programs are for adults only (ages 16 and up) and limited
to 24 participants. It is not appropriate for those who may have difficulty
climbing narrow ladders. Wear warm, comfortable, washable clothing, sturdy,
rubber-soled shoes and bring a camera! Registration and payment are due
Thursday before the event.
8). High Point Museum (www.highpointmuseum.org)
invites you to learn how to make thread buttons, on Saturday, February 13th
from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Before plastic, early American women made buttons from
whatever they had available—wood, walnuts, bone, even thread! Let costumed interpreters show you how to
make your own thread button. Instruction available on the half-hour. Cost is $1 per button. Free for Historical
Society members. Especially geared for ages 8 and up. Drop-in.
9). The Spencer Doll and Toy
Museum (www.spencerdollandtoymuseum.com)
will host the Black History Month's 2nd Annual Fashion Show on Saturday, February
20th. The event will be held from 6-8 p.m. including refreshments at
the Spencer Women's Club, 100 Third St. Community Leaders Thomasina Paige,
member of Dorset Chapel Church, Vincia Benjamin Miller, member of AME Zion
Church of Concord and 2nd Vice President of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, and Brenda
Neely, Owner of A Perfect Dress and member of Miller's Chapel AME Zion will be
hosting this event. Thomasina will be demonstrating original African fabrics
which show the beautiful patterns and how they evolved over time. Vincia will be organizing the local models
with Brenda and also showcasing church fashions. Brenda will be donating her
expertise and time to show the newer fashions and prom dresses. This event also includes refreshments,
sponsored by Chic-Fil-A, and admission to the Spencer Doll and Toy Museum to
showcase Black History Month exhibits from 10-3 p.m. All ages are welcome! We
welcome sponsorships for advertising, door prizes and sponsorships. Attendees
are encouraged to wear their African Attire.
To purchase $10 admission tickets, please call the museum at (704)
762-9359 Thursday- Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tickets are being sold
now and credit cards are accepted.
10). Hands On! (www.handsonwnc.org),
the Children's Museum in downtown Hendersonville, invites you to come and help
us celebrate our new chicken coop exhibit on Wednesday, February 17 - Friday,
February 19. "Which Came First?" is an interactive chicken coop that
allows children to count and sort eggs. Additional activities will include
making your own chicken to take home and learning about the life cycle of an
egg. These drop-in self-directed activities will be located in our Party Room
and are free with $5 admission/free for members. For additional information
about their educational programs and facility, please visit their website at
www.handsonwnc.org or call 828-697-8333.
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