http://news.ncdcr.gov Cultural News from Around the State of North Carolina Wed, 16 May 2012 17:43:31 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2 2006-2007 info.marketingservices@ncdcr.gov (NC Department of Cultural Resources) info.marketingservices@ncdcr.gov (NC Department of Cultural Resources) 1440 http://news.ncdcr.gov/news/wp-content/uploads/dcrlogo_podcast2.gif http://news.ncdcr.gov 144 144 A Podcast of Cultural News from Around the State of North Carolina Cultural News from Around the State of North Carolina NC Department of Cultural Resources NC Department of Cultural Resources info.marketingservices@ncdcr.gov no no http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/16/family-fun-at-alamance-battleground-colonial-celebration/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/16/family-fun-at-alamance-battleground-colonial-celebration/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 17:43:31 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4451 A covered dish picnic, wreath-laying ceremony, and a “Colonial Medicine” program are highlights of the May 16 program at Alamance Battleground in Burlington.  The free celebration continues with the “18th Century Living Experience” program on Saturday and Sunday, May 19-20.  Donations are appreciated. During the Colonial Living Experience on May 19-20, the Guilford Militia and [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/16/family-fun-at-alamance-battleground-colonial-celebration/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/16/action-packed-sports-day-at-the-n-c-museum-of-history/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/16/action-packed-sports-day-at-the-n-c-museum-of-history/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 17:27:47 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4447 For an action-packed day about North Carolina sports, come to the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh on Saturday, June 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event Celebrate North Carolina Sports will feature activities for all ages. See famous NASCAR stock cars, watch the Bouncing Bulldogs jump rope team, talk with athletes, [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/16/action-packed-sports-day-at-the-n-c-museum-of-history/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/11/the-n-c-transportation-museum-offers-the-2012-great-southeastern-rail-days-festival-june-2-and-3/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/11/the-n-c-transportation-museum-offers-the-2012-great-southeastern-rail-days-festival-june-2-and-3/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 20:48:38 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4443 SPENCER, N.C. – The N.C. Transportation Museum is once again celebrating the golden age of railroading this June, but doing so in a bigger and better fashion than ever before.  The Great Southeastern Rail Days Festival will be held Saturday, June 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, June 3 from noon to [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/11/the-n-c-transportation-museum-offers-the-2012-great-southeastern-rail-days-festival-june-2-and-3/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/11/back-by-popular-demand-genealogy-workshop-for-beginners-at-aycock-birthplace/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/11/back-by-popular-demand-genealogy-workshop-for-beginners-at-aycock-birthplace/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 15:05:30 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4434 FREMONT – If you want to learn about your family’s past but don’t know where to start, the Governor Charles B. Aycock Birthplace State Historic Site will have some answers for you.  The Genealogy Workshop for Beginners, May 19, 2-4 p.m., will offer expert advice on how to find your family history. Debra Blake and [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/11/back-by-popular-demand-genealogy-workshop-for-beginners-at-aycock-birthplace/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/10/state-capitol-celebrates-national-preservation-month-with-lecture-tour/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/10/state-capitol-celebrates-national-preservation-month-with-lecture-tour/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 20:29:32 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4427 RALEIGH – In honor of May’s designation as National Historic Preservation Month, the State Capitol will host a lunch-time lecture on Monday, May 14. The free talk will take place at noon outside on the south plaza. Susan Little, of the Raleigh landscape architecture firm Little and Little, will speak on the history, evolution, and on-going [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/10/state-capitol-celebrates-national-preservation-month-with-lecture-tour/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/10/crew-reunion-memorial-day-and-more-aboard-the-battleship-north-carolina/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/10/crew-reunion-memorial-day-and-more-aboard-the-battleship-north-carolina/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 20:21:21 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4424 WILMINGTON, NC – The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is honored to offer the following programs for May, 2012. USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Association Crew Reunion May 16 – 19, 2012 The USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Association is an organization of the Battleship’s former crew members and their families. The Association hosts an annual reunion in Wilmington with the [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/10/crew-reunion-memorial-day-and-more-aboard-the-battleship-north-carolina/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/10/government-and-heritage-library-sets-open-house-may-17/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/10/government-and-heritage-library-sets-open-house-may-17/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 20:19:19 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4422 RALEIGH – The State Library of North Carolina’s Government and Heritage Library will host an open house on Thursday, May 17 from 2-4 p.m. The event, which takes place during “State Library Week,” as proclaimed by Gov. Bev Perdue, will be held in the newly renovated Government and History Research Room located on the first [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/10/government-and-heritage-library-sets-open-house-may-17/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/09/wayne-county-public-library-to-display-civil-war-sesquicentennial-photography-exhibit/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/09/wayne-county-public-library-to-display-civil-war-sesquicentennial-photography-exhibit/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 20:01:56 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4413 RALEIGH – Determination, commitment and pride are among many characteristics of North Carolinians depicted in the Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory: Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit. The exhibit commemorates the role our state played in the Civil War (1861-1865), a defining period in United States history. It will visit the Wayne County Public Library from May 14- [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/09/wayne-county-public-library-to-display-civil-war-sesquicentennial-photography-exhibit/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/08/june-programs-at-museum-of-history/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/08/june-programs-at-museum-of-history/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 18:13:29 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4409 Walk, jump, run or slide into the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh for an action-packed day about sports. During the event 2nd Saturdays: Celebrate North Carolina Sports, talk with athletes, see famous NASCAR stock cars, watch the Bouncing Bulldogs jump rope team, and more. There will be activities for all ages during this [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/08/june-programs-at-museum-of-history/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/08/north-carolina-symphony-offers-free-outdoor-concert-in-chapel-hill%e2%80%99s-southern-village/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/08/north-carolina-symphony-offers-free-outdoor-concert-in-chapel-hill%e2%80%99s-southern-village/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 18:07:49 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4406 Grant Llewellyn Conducts “An Outdoor Overture,” June 1 A free outdoor concert early next month at Market Square in Chapel Hill’s Southern Village helps launch the North Carolina Symphony’s 80th year of service to the state. The performance, titled “An Outdoor Overture” and led by Symphony Music Director Grant Llewellyn, takes place on Friday, June [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/08/north-carolina-symphony-offers-free-outdoor-concert-in-chapel-hill%e2%80%99s-southern-village/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/02/natalie-merchant-on-stage-with-north-carolina-symphony/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/02/natalie-merchant-on-stage-with-north-carolina-symphony/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 19:22:39 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4355 Seats Still Available in Raleigh, May 29 Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant joins the North Carolina Symphony for a one-night-only performance of music from her latest album, Leave Your Sleep, alongside new and previously recorded songs. Just sixty seats remain for this crossover concert in Raleigh’s Meymandi Concert Hall, Tuesday, May 29 at 7:30 p.m. [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/02/natalie-merchant-on-stage-with-north-carolina-symphony/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/02/%e2%80%9cfreedom-sacrifice-memory%e2%80%9d-civil-war-exhibit-at-fontana-regional-library/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/02/%e2%80%9cfreedom-sacrifice-memory%e2%80%9d-civil-war-exhibit-at-fontana-regional-library/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 19:19:46 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4350 Heroic tales and valiant feats are depicted in images that reflect North Carolina’s dedication to the war in the “Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory: Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit” Fontana Regional Library in Macon is hosting the exhibit through May 29, sharing images and stories that capture the history and people of the Civil War (1861-1865). “The [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/02/%e2%80%9cfreedom-sacrifice-memory%e2%80%9d-civil-war-exhibit-at-fontana-regional-library/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/02/north-carolina-symphony-launches-rex-healthcare-summerfest-series-with-a-%e2%80%9cgreat%e2%80%9d-opening-night/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/02/north-carolina-symphony-launches-rex-healthcare-summerfest-series-with-a-%e2%80%9cgreat%e2%80%9d-opening-night/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 19:15:35 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4347 Schubert never heard the nickname given to his “Great” C-Major Symphony. In fact, he never heard a performance of the symphony itself. Later this month, North Carolina Symphony fans can! The orchestra, led by Resident Conductor and Summerfest Artistic Director William Henry Curry, launches the 2012 edition of its Rex Healthcare Summerfest Series with “Summerfest [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/02/north-carolina-symphony-launches-rex-healthcare-summerfest-series-with-a-%e2%80%9cgreat%e2%80%9d-opening-night/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/01/tryon-palace-welcomes-in-the-month-of-may-with-a-special-celebration/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/01/tryon-palace-welcomes-in-the-month-of-may-with-a-special-celebration/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 14:21:40 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4344 Join Tryon Palace as we usher in the splendor of May with a special springtime celebration in the historic area. For two days only, Tuesday, May 1 and Wednesday, May 2, visitors will be treated to an array of activities to delight the senses. In a nostalgic nod to the past, tickets will be available [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/01/tryon-palace-welcomes-in-the-month-of-may-with-a-special-celebration/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/01/museum-of-the-cape-fear-offers-summer-camp/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/01/museum-of-the-cape-fear-offers-summer-camp/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 14:18:15 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4342 History Ranger Academy: The War of 1812 It’s time to think about summer camp. The Museum of the Cape Fear will host its fun-filled summer camp for ages 9 to 12 from Monday to Friday, June 18 to 22. From 9 a.m. to noon each day, the campers will participate in many engaging activities that [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/05/01/museum-of-the-cape-fear-offers-summer-camp/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/30/%e2%80%9cblack-women-songs-and-struggles%e2%80%9d-may-17-at-tryon-palace/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/30/%e2%80%9cblack-women-songs-and-struggles%e2%80%9d-may-17-at-tryon-palace/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:28:16 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4339 Join Tryon Palace on Thursday, May 17, for the next installment in the African American Lecture Series:  “Black Women  – Songs and Struggles.” The event will take place at 7:00 p.m. in the North Carolina History Center’s Cullman Performance Hall, 529 S. Front Street in New Bern and is free to the public. This stirring [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/30/%e2%80%9cblack-women-songs-and-struggles%e2%80%9d-may-17-at-tryon-palace/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/27/somerset-place-presents-civil-war-medicine-lecture/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/27/somerset-place-presents-civil-war-medicine-lecture/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:00:54 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4326 Somerset Place State Historic Site will host a lecture, “Surgery and Medicine during the American Civil War,” on Saturday, May 5, at 11 a.m., at the Vernon James Conference Center near Plymouth, N.C.  Disease reportedly caused more death than combat during the war, and presenter Dr. Yusuf Saleeby will speak on injuries and diseases, and [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/27/somerset-place-presents-civil-war-medicine-lecture/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/27/museum-complex-salutes-military-with-free-history-program-concert-may-19/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/27/museum-complex-salutes-military-with-free-history-program-concert-may-19/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:20:47 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4323 Celebrate and remember the nation’s veterans and heroes on Armed Forces Day with a visit to the Museum of the Cape Fear’s annual living history event, “Military Through the Ages: A March Through History,” on Saturday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free event will showcase re-enactors representing several different military eras [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/27/museum-complex-salutes-military-with-free-history-program-concert-may-19/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/27/museum-needs-help-sprucing-up-grounds-on-may-2/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/27/museum-needs-help-sprucing-up-grounds-on-may-2/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:12:29 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4321 The Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex is seeking volunteer helpers for a “Garden Work Day” on Wednesday, May 2, to spruce up the grounds between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. in return for a light lunch and plenty of bottled water. Call the museum in advance to register, so the staff can contact [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/27/museum-needs-help-sprucing-up-grounds-on-may-2/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/27/north-carolina-symphony-celebrates-an-american-original-in-%e2%80%9csimply-sinatra%e2%80%9d/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/27/north-carolina-symphony-celebrates-an-american-original-in-%e2%80%9csimply-sinatra%e2%80%9d/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:14:07 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4314 Steve Lippia Joins Orchestra for the Best of Old Blue Eyes, May 18-19 RALEIGH, N.C.—Velvet-toned vocalist Steve Lippia joins the North Carolina Symphony next month to celebrate a true American original, Frank Sinatra. The orchestra, led by Resident Conductor William Henry Curry, presents “Simply Sinatra” at Raleigh’s Meymandi Concert Hall on Friday and Saturday, May [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/27/north-carolina-symphony-celebrates-an-american-original-in-%e2%80%9csimply-sinatra%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/26/north-carolina-symphony-presents-free-summer-concerts-across-state/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/26/north-carolina-symphony-presents-free-summer-concerts-across-state/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:49:30 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4312 “Concerts in Your Community” Launch Symphony’s 80th Anniversary Season RALEIGH, N.C.—This summer, the North Carolina Symphony will present eight free outdoor concerts in communities across the state. Beginning with a program featuring several all-American favorites, May 31-June 4, and including the Symphony’s popular Independence Day concerts, July 1-4, and “Pops in the City” in the [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/26/north-carolina-symphony-presents-free-summer-concerts-across-state/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/26/ecu-brings-interactive-storybook-to-theatre-at-roanoke-island-festival-park/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/26/ecu-brings-interactive-storybook-to-theatre-at-roanoke-island-festival-park/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:09:37 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4308 “Tales from Around the World” for Children on May 5 ROANOKE ISLAND – East Carolina University will present “Storybook Theatre Tales from Around the World” on Saturday, May 5, at 1 p.m. in the Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The production will be interactive, with children participating throughout the performance with song, movement [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/26/ecu-brings-interactive-storybook-to-theatre-at-roanoke-island-festival-park/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/26/n-c-highway-historical-marker-to-honor-jazz-great-thelonious-monk/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/26/n-c-highway-historical-marker-to-honor-jazz-great-thelonious-monk/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:20:35 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4304 RALEIGH — North Carolina native son Thelonious Monk was known as the ultimate hipster and a virtuoso musician. His third copyrighted composition, “Round Midnight” is the most recorded jazz standard of all time.  Along with Dizzy Gillespie, he is credited with being an architect of the bebop jazz style. To recognize Monk’s singular achievements in the [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/26/n-c-highway-historical-marker-to-honor-jazz-great-thelonious-monk/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/24/secca-celebrates-the-opening-of-two-major-exhibitions/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/24/secca-celebrates-the-opening-of-two-major-exhibitions/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:19:37 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4299 Friday, April 27 @ 7-10pm Free and Open to the Public SECCA is inviting the public to a free opening celebration of two outstanding exhibitions on Friday, April 27.  The two shows are: paperless and Light and Space: The Sculpture of Stanislav Libenský and Jaroslava Brychtová. The event will feature music by D.J. Marley Carroll [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/24/secca-celebrates-the-opening-of-two-major-exhibitions/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/24/n-c-museum-of-art-announces-arts-in-the-museum-park-2012-summer-series/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/24/n-c-museum-of-art-announces-arts-in-the-museum-park-2012-summer-series/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:52:50 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4295 RALEIGH, N.C.—The North Carolina Museum of Art announces the 2012 Arts in the Museum Park summer season schedule of outdoor concerts and movies. Celebrating its 16th season, the series builds on its signature diverse lineup of folk favorites, up-and-coming artists, and family-friendly features. The reunion of AfroCubism opens the season on June 10, bringing together [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/24/n-c-museum-of-art-announces-arts-in-the-museum-park-2012-summer-series/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/24/north-carolina-artist-recalls-inspiration-for-vietnam-veterans-memorial-in-lecture-at-the-state-capitol/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/24/north-carolina-artist-recalls-inspiration-for-vietnam-veterans-memorial-in-lecture-at-the-state-capitol/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:56:17 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4292 RALEIGH – As one of the most visited monuments on the State Capitol grounds, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a dramatic reminder of the realities of one of America’s longest foreign military conflicts. On Saturday, April 28, the memorial’s sculptor, Abbe Godwin, will speak about her inspiration and artistic process in creating the monument to honor [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/24/north-carolina-artist-recalls-inspiration-for-vietnam-veterans-memorial-in-lecture-at-the-state-capitol/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/23/appalachian-state-university-brings-%e2%80%9cbeans-talk%e2%80%9d-children%e2%80%99s-show-to-roanoke-island/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/23/appalachian-state-university-brings-%e2%80%9cbeans-talk%e2%80%9d-children%e2%80%99s-show-to-roanoke-island/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:46:02 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4287 The Appalachian Young People’s Theatre uses song, dance, audience participation, simple sets, props and costumes to bring this timeless story to life. Two performances will be held in the Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park on April 28 at 10:30 a.m. and also at 7 p.m. “Beans Talk” is appropriate for the entire family. [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/23/appalachian-state-university-brings-%e2%80%9cbeans-talk%e2%80%9d-children%e2%80%99s-show-to-roanoke-island/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/23/north-carolina-symphony-education-concerts-ask-students-%e2%80%9cwhat-makes-music-music%e2%80%9d-2/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/23/north-carolina-symphony-education-concerts-ask-students-%e2%80%9cwhat-makes-music-music%e2%80%9d-2/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:38:26 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4283 Free Concerts for Western North Carolina Students: Mars Hill, April 26 Clyde, April 27 MARS HILL, N.C.—Every year, the North Carolina Symphony and its small ensembles present over 45 free education performances to elementary and middle school-age students across North Carolina. The series forms the core of the most extensive education program of any U.S. [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/23/north-carolina-symphony-education-concerts-ask-students-%e2%80%9cwhat-makes-music-music%e2%80%9d-2/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/18/4277/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/18/4277/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:24:33 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4277 This Sunday afternoon, join Tryon Palace in celebrating the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day by visiting New Bern’s very own Silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)-certified building – the North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace. The North Carolina History Center, which opened in October 2010, features wetlands to filter storm water runoff, [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/18/4277/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/18/bennett-place-state-historic-site-celebrates-50th-anniversary/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/18/bennett-place-state-historic-site-celebrates-50th-anniversary/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:33:15 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4272 DURHAM – Local dignitaries and festive bands joined supporters and citizens 50 years ago for the dedication of Bennett Place State Historic Site on April 29, 1962.  The dedication date was particularly significant due to its proximity to the April 26, 1865, surrender of Confederate Gen. Joseph Johnston to Union Maj. Gen. William Sherman at [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/18/bennett-place-state-historic-site-celebrates-50th-anniversary/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/17/mountain-gateway-museum-celebrates-pioneer-days/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/17/mountain-gateway-museum-celebrates-pioneer-days/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:19:45 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4266 OLD FORT – Mountain culture and history will be in full bloom at the Mountain Gateway Museum Pioneer Days celebration on Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Music will fill the air both in the amphitheater and with dulcimer players on the front porch. The fun filled free event will include Revolutionary War and Civil [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/17/mountain-gateway-museum-celebrates-pioneer-days/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/17/connecting-to-collections-project-trains-for-weather-spotting-and-care-of-art-and-textiles/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/17/connecting-to-collections-project-trains-for-weather-spotting-and-care-of-art-and-textiles/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:05:04 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4258 RALEIGH – The threat of severe weather is very real to many North Carolina citizens, and one of three N.C. Connecting to Collections (C2C) Project workshops will give instruction on being a weather spotter.  Other spring workshops will provide answers for collectors about the best methods for handling works of art and textiles in any [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/17/connecting-to-collections-project-trains-for-weather-spotting-and-care-of-art-and-textiles/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/17/science-of-conservation-to-be-showcased-at-the-queen-annes-revenge-open-lab/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/17/science-of-conservation-to-be-showcased-at-the-queen-annes-revenge-open-lab/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:58:25 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4256 GREENVILLE – What happens to a 12-foot anchor and 2,000 pound cannon that have been recovered from the Atlantic Ocean after nearly 300 years?  Visitors to the Queen Anne’s Revenge Conservation Lab Open House on Saturday, April 21, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., will find out.  Learn more about the science of conservation and the information artifacts [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/17/science-of-conservation-to-be-showcased-at-the-queen-annes-revenge-open-lab/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/17/north-carolina-symphony-takes-on-orff%e2%80%99s-carmina-burana-may-11-12/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/17/north-carolina-symphony-takes-on-orff%e2%80%99s-carmina-burana-may-11-12/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:01:48 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4254 RALEIGH, N.C.—The North Carolina Symphony’s 2011/12 classical season comes to a resounding close next month when Music Director Grant Llewellyn leads the orchestra in Carmina Burana, one of the most popular and commanding works in the entire musical canon. The performances, also featuring the North Carolina Master Chorale, Capital City Girls Choir and celebrated opera [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/17/north-carolina-symphony-takes-on-orff%e2%80%99s-carmina-burana-may-11-12/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/13/friends-of-the-outer-banks-history-center-will-host-nationally-recognized-sculptor-to-speak-about-civil-war-art-april-20/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/13/friends-of-the-outer-banks-history-center-will-host-nationally-recognized-sculptor-to-speak-about-civil-war-art-april-20/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:43:01 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4251 MANTEO –  The Friends of the Outer Banks History Center will bring renowned sculptor and painter Gary Casteel to the Outer Banks to present the program at the Friends’ annual meeting.  The public is invited to attend this free event on Friday, April 20, in the Roanoke Island Festival Park Small Auditorium adjacent to the [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/13/friends-of-the-outer-banks-history-center-will-host-nationally-recognized-sculptor-to-speak-about-civil-war-art-april-20/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/13/roanoke-island-festival-park-may-and-june-2012-events/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/13/roanoke-island-festival-park-may-and-june-2012-events/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:10:45 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4247 MAY Roanoke Island Festival Park May 1-31 Roanoke Island Festival Park is an interactive family attraction that celebrates the first English settlement in America. Visitors board and explore the park’s centerpiece, a representational ship, Elizabeth II. Climb aboard and help costumed 16th century sailors. Try traditional woodworking, play Elizabethan games, and watch the blacksmith at [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/13/roanoke-island-festival-park-may-and-june-2012-events/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/13/north-carolina-museum-of-art-may-2012-events/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/13/north-carolina-museum-of-art-may-2012-events/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:05:52 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4245 Tours “Explore the Collection” Tuesdays–Fridays, 1:30 pm Saturdays and Sundays, 11:30 am and 1:30 pm Free; no reservations necessary. A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. Meet at West Building Information Desk. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. “Meet Your Museum” Tours Fridays, 6 pm and 7 pm Saturdays, 11 am, noon, 2 pm, [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/13/north-carolina-museum-of-art-may-2012-events/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/13/uncg-gate-city-camerata-performs-at-rifp/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/13/uncg-gate-city-camerata-performs-at-rifp/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:01:17 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4239 ROANOKE ISLAND- The Gate City Camerata, UNC-Greensboro’s premiere string ensemble, will offer two performances in the Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park on April 21 and April 22. Both events are scheduled for 2 p.m.  The Gate City Camerata is composed of approximately 17 players, faculty and students performing side-by-side, presenting lively programs of [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/13/uncg-gate-city-camerata-performs-at-rifp/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/13/%e2%80%9chistory-from-the-ground%e2%80%9d-combining-history-and-science-on-earth-day/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/13/%e2%80%9chistory-from-the-ground%e2%80%9d-combining-history-and-science-on-earth-day/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:54:57 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4237 FAYETTEVILLE – As part of the 2012 North Carolina Science Festival, the Museum of the Cape Fear will present “History From The Ground” at 2 p.m. on April 22, “Earth Day.” “History From The Ground” will combine the subjects of history and science as Fred Booth, a North Carolina certified environmental educator, will present information [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/13/%e2%80%9chistory-from-the-ground%e2%80%9d-combining-history-and-science-on-earth-day/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/12/north-carolina-symphony-pub-series-returns-this-monday/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/12/north-carolina-symphony-pub-series-returns-this-monday/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:47:55 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4235 “Celtic Aires” at Buku, April 16 Series Finale at The Oxford, May 20 RALEIGH, N.C.—The 2011/12 edition of the North Carolina Symphony’s Pub Series, the popular and relaxed dinner concerts featuring small ensembles of Symphony musicians, return for two final installments beginning this Monday. First, Symphony musicians Elizabeth Beilman, Rebekah Binford, Jimmy Gilmore, David Marschall [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/12/north-carolina-symphony-pub-series-returns-this-monday/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/12/kevin-duffus-introduces-his-new-book-war-zone-%e2%80%93-world-war-ii-off-the-north-carolina-coast/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/12/kevin-duffus-introduces-his-new-book-war-zone-%e2%80%93-world-war-ii-off-the-north-carolina-coast/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:17:19 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4230 The first time that Kevin Duffus will present his hot-off-the-press book War Zone — World War II Off the North Carolina Coast will be exclusively at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh. During a free program on Sunday, May 6, at 3 p.m., the author will reveal surprising information about “one of the most [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/12/kevin-duffus-introduces-his-new-book-war-zone-%e2%80%93-world-war-ii-off-the-north-carolina-coast/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/10/graveyard-of-the-atlantic-museum-shows-titanic-ties-to-north-carolina/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/10/graveyard-of-the-atlantic-museum-shows-titanic-ties-to-north-carolina/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:18:57 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4228 HATTERAS – “Have struck iceberg.” The alarming message sent from the R.M.S. Titanic on the night of April 14, 1912, was first received and recorded at the Hatteras Weather Bureau Station. The log page from that date will be on public display at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras, North Carolina for the very [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/10/graveyard-of-the-atlantic-museum-shows-titanic-ties-to-north-carolina/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/10/north-carolina-symphony-takes-audiences-to-italy-may-3-8/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/10/north-carolina-symphony-takes-audiences-to-italy-may-3-8/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:30:31 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4225 William Henry Curry Conducts Berlioz, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky and More “Viva Italia” Performed In: Southern Pines, May 3 Raleigh, May 4 Fayetteville, May 5 Chapel Hill, May 8 RALEIGH, N.C.—The North Carolina Symphony presents the third and final installment of its popular NCS Matinees Friday Favorites Series for the 2011/12 season in downtown Raleigh’s Meymandi Concert [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/10/north-carolina-symphony-takes-audiences-to-italy-may-3-8/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/10/history-a-la-carte-folk-potters-of-north-carolina/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/10/history-a-la-carte-folk-potters-of-north-carolina/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:58:19 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4222 Come to the N.C. Museum of History for this free program on Wednesday, and learn something new. History à la Carte: Folk Potters of North Carolina Wednesday, April 11 12:10-1 p.m. Bring your lunch; beverages are provided. Charles Zug, Retired Professor of English and Folklore, UNC-Chapel Hill Generations of potters in our state have produced [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/10/history-a-la-carte-folk-potters-of-north-carolina/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/10/spring-home-school-day-at-tryon-palace/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/10/spring-home-school-day-at-tryon-palace/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:26:30 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4216 What would it be like to witness your country divide into two? What if your family chose two different sides in a war? Step back and experience life in North Carolina during the Civil War at Tryon Palace’s Spring Home School Day: “Civil War Days” on Friday, May 4th, 2012. Home school families will not [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/10/spring-home-school-day-at-tryon-palace/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/09/secca-celebrates-two-new-cutting-edge-spring-exhibitions/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/09/secca-celebrates-two-new-cutting-edge-spring-exhibitions/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:45:30 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4212 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., (April 9, 2012) — The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) is hosting a public opening for two new spring shows April 27.  These two outstanding exhibitions are: paperless and Light and Space: The Sculpture of Stanislav Libenský and Jaroslava Brychtová.  The opening, beginning at 7 p.m., will feature music by D.J. Marley [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/09/secca-celebrates-two-new-cutting-edge-spring-exhibitions/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/09/al-norte-al-norte-latino-life-in-north-carolina-exhibit-opens/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/09/al-norte-al-norte-latino-life-in-north-carolina-exhibit-opens/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:43:10 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4208 The presence of a vibrant Latino community in North Carolina is fairly recent history. Seeking better futures for their families, many Latinos have made their homes here since the 1980s. Observing this trend, José Galvez, an accomplished photojournalist who is himself Mexican-American, moved with his family from Arizona to North Carolina in 2004 to document [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/09/al-norte-al-norte-latino-life-in-north-carolina-exhibit-opens/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/09/may-programs-at-the-museum-of-history/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/09/may-programs-at-the-museum-of-history/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:30:56 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4200 May programs at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh range from the clawhammer banjo music and powerful voice of Sheila Kay Adams to a presentation by Kevin Duffus about his hot-off-the-press book War Zone — World War II Off the North Carolina Coast. May also features three free programs related to Al Norte [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/09/may-programs-at-the-museum-of-history/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/09/tryon-palace-springtime-masterpieces-three-great-string-sextets/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/09/tryon-palace-springtime-masterpieces-three-great-string-sextets/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:32:09 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4197 Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival Springtime Masterpieces – Three Great String Sextets Cullman Performance Hall, Saturday, April 28, 8 pm NEW BERN, NC — April 2, 2012 Tryon Palace is pleased to announce that the Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival will present “Springtime Masterpieces” featuring pieces for String Sextet by Elgar, Schoenberg and Brahms, on [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/09/tryon-palace-springtime-masterpieces-three-great-string-sextets/feed/ 0 http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/05/cultural-resources-celebrates-science/ http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/05/cultural-resources-celebrates-science/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:30:29 +0000 Richard Barton http://news.ncdcr.gov/?p=4191 RALEIGH – Programs of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources will demonstrate that science and culture go together when participating in the North Carolina Science Festival.  All across the state, from April 13 to 29, the North Carolina Science Festival will showcase science and technology through talks, performances, lab tours, nature experiences, and more. “Science is [...]]]> http://news.ncdcr.gov/2012/04/05/cultural-resources-celebrates-science/feed/ 0