Monthly Archives: June 2011

Pack a Picnic for 2nd Saturdays Fun July 9 at the State Capitol

June 30, 2011 – 12:31 pm

Since eating good food and visiting friends are two popular North Carolina pastimes, the North Carolina State Capitol staff suggests that families pack a picnic when they come to visit July 9 in the second installment of the popular three-part summer program “2nd Saturdays.” The theme for July at the State Capitol is “Capitol Al [...]

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King Public Library To Display Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit

June 29, 2011 – 8:37 am

RALEIGH – The Civil War savaged lives yet secured the future of generations in North Carolina and the rest of the nation, and altered the course of American history.  The fight for liberation is just one of many moving features of the “Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory: Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit,” which will visit the King [...]

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Experts on Civil War speak at NC event

June 28, 2011 – 2:14 pm

HATTERAS – Leading experts on the Civil War and its impact on the United States and the world will take part in the Flags Over Hatteras Sesquicentennial Commemoration held Aug. 25-27, 2011. The event, held by the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum www.ncmaritimemuseums.com features a powerful cadre of  keynote speakers: authors James McPherson, Craig Symonds [...]

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SECCA to Hold Press Preview on Thursday, July 8 at 10:30 a.m.

June 28, 2011 – 1:14 pm

The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) would like to invite you to a special behind-the-scenes press preview of “People’s Biennial,” an exhibit of works by creative, unconventional people working outside typical art conventions. From North Carolina, among those featured are two young men from The Enrichment Center in Winston-Salem, an artist turned legal illustrator and [...]

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1983 Winning NCSU Team Photos with Lorenzo Charles in State Archives On Line Collection

June 28, 2011 – 10:10 am

http://www.flickr.com/search/show/?q=1983+NCSU+basketball The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources through the State Archives holds many treasures of the state’s life and history, including millions of photos.  Included in the online Flickr collection is a photo series showing the joy and exuberance of the NCAA title game against Houston with team members Lorenzo Charles, Sydney Lowe, Dereck [...]

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Maritime Museum at Southport reopens on July 4

June 28, 2011 – 10:04 am

SOUTHPORT – Leading off Southport’s Fourth of July celebrations, the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport will officially open to the public in its new location at Fort Johnston on Monday morning, July 4. Massive renovations have transformed the former soldiers’ barracks at the Fort into one facility, housing  the Museum’s exhibit hall, classroom, library [...]

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Pack a Picnic for 2nd Saturdays Fun July 9 at Historic Halifax

June 28, 2011 – 9:02 am

Since eating good food and visiting friends are two popular North Carolina pastimes, Historic Halifax State Historic Site suggests that families pack a picnic when they come to visit July 9 in the second installment of the popular three-part summer program “2nd Saturdays.” Enjoy live music from the Potecasi Creek String Band who will perform [...]

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One Night Only: The Music of Queen Will Rock You

June 28, 2011 – 8:40 am

The North Carolina Symphony invites you to break down the boundaries between classic rock and classical music with The Music Of Queen: A Rock Symphony on July 14 in Raleigh’s Meymandi Concert Hall. Hear your favorite Queen classics “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Are The Champions,” “Another One Bites The Dust” and all the essential hits in [...]

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North Carolina Symphony Broadcast Tonight on WUNC 91.5FM

June 27, 2011 – 10:19 am

June 27: Sibelius and Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 1 RALEIGH, N.C.-The North Carolina Symphony and WUNC 91.5FM have partnered to present great music for a summer evening all season long. From now until August 29, favorite Symphony performances will be broadcast every Monday night from 10:00 p.m. to midnight and stream online at wunc.org. Legendary [...]

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SECCA Executive Director Profiled by Harvard Graduate School Magazine

June 24, 2011 – 3:12 pm

WINSTON-SALEM, NC (June 24, 2011) — The executive director of The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) is featured this month in the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s magazine called Ed.. Mark Leach, who graduated from Harvard in 1987 with a Ed. M. degree, was featured in the magazine’s “Profiles of Impact” feature. The focus [...]

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Grab Your Hat for Music, Arts and Fun at “2nd Saturdays” on July 9

June 24, 2011 – 10:39 am

RALEIGH — North Carolina’s State Historic Sites and Museums serve up a mix of cool jazz, pottery, homemade pies and even pony rides during 2nd Saturdays events on July 9.  The 2nd Saturdays program showcases authentic North Carolina culture, heritage, and arts at the 37 museums and State Historic Sites administered by the N.C. Department [...]

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Many 2nd Saturdays Programs Have Civil War Focus July 9

June 24, 2011 – 10:05 am

The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources offers an aid to help kids – and parents – understand history with its “2nd Saturdays” program, as a number of State Historic Sites will feature the Civil War at events on July 9.  This year marks the beginning of the Sesquicentennial observance (www.nccivilwar150.com). “A new report of [...]

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort Summer Calendar

June 23, 2011 – 3:06 pm

-ONGOING- Discovery Time Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays Now – August 11, 3 p.m. These family friendly programs engage visitors on topics of maritime history, culture and the natural environment of coastal North Carolina. A detailed schedule will be posted at the Museum and at www.ncmaritmemuseums.com. Free. Details: (252) 728-7317. Diving Through History Exhibit June 26 [...]

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Crossroads @ SECCA #002 Aims to Stir the Soul

June 23, 2011 – 9:45 am

July 23rd Concert to Feature Odyssey 5 and Charles Walker & The Dynamites WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (June 23, 2011) – Get ready for a soul-satisfying night of funk and R&B music as the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Arts (SECCA) and Foothills Brewing present Crossroads @ SECCA #002, the second installment of its brand new Crossroads concert [...]

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Southport Police Seek Thieves of Museum Artifacts

June 23, 2011 – 8:09 am

At least three thieves stole artifacts from the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Southport.  Their actions were caught on videotape.  Click here for the news, and call police if you have information on their identity.

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