history and “colorful” stories of 10 pirates in the Carolinas including the infamous Blackbeard; Shell Exhibits, and intricate seashells from all over the world as well as Topsail; and more! 720 Channel Blvd. in Topsail Beach. Mon-Fri, 2-5pm; after Memorial Day through Sat, 2-5pm. 910-328-8663 or 910-328-2488. topsailmissilesmuseum.org. MOORE’S CREEK BATTLEFIELD Moores Creek National Battlefield schedule of events: Earth Day—Kayak Klean-Up, 4/21, 12:30pm-4pm: Join thousands of volunteers across the nation in protecting your National Parks. Bring your kayak/canoe, lifejackets, gloves, and sunscreen to help keep Moores Creek free of debris. • 4/24-27, 10am-2pm: National Park WeekLiving History Programs feat. North Carolina in the footsteps of those who fought for freedom. Hear stories from living historians and witness live weaponry demonstrations. • Junior Ranger Day, 4/27, 10am-4pm: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a National Park Ranger? Pick up your Junior Ranger activity booklet in the visitor center and become a Moores Creek National Battlefield Junior Ranger. Children of all ages. 40 Patriots Hall Drive, Currie, NC. 910-283-5591. www.nps.gov/ mocr CAPE FEAR MUSEUM Exhibits: Fragments of War ( through 5/5): Explore the local experiences of the Civil War through the artifacts and documents that have survived to help us imagine what life was like during the conflict. • Collection Selections: Breakfast (through 7/14): View a selection of artifacts that document how Wilmingtonians made breakfast at home and also represent the Port City’s breakfast eateries of the past and present. See how breakfast preparation has changed yet remained the same over the last two centuries. • Impressions of the Lower Cape Fear (through 10/27): Take a photographic journey of southeastern North Carolina...a region rich with diverse habitats, wildlife, culture, and history. Featuring more than 100 printed and digital works by Cape Fear Camera Club members. Hours: 9am5pm through 9/10; Tues-Sat; 1-5pm, Sun. $7 for adults; $6 for students with valid ID and senior citizens; $6 special military rate with valid military ID; $4 for children 3-17; and free for children under 3. Museum members admitted free. 814 Market St. 910-798-4367. www.capefearmuseum.com. CAMERON ART MUSEUM Exhibits: “Here & Now: A Decade of Contemporary Acquisitions” through July 21. Focuses on an exploration of contemporary acquisitions to the permanent collection since the establishment of the Cameron Art Museum in 2002. Some of the most famous artists in the exhibition are Romare Bearden, Sam Francis, Donald Sultan, Mark Flood, Viola Frey, Leonard Baskin, Hiroshi Sueyoshi, Jim Dine and the newest acquisition by Shahzia Sikan-
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CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Mon, Little Sprouts Storytime, 10am, and Go Green Engineer Team, 3:30pm. • Tues., Kids Cooking Club, 3:30pm • Wed., Preschool Science, 10am; Discover Science, 3:30pm; and Mini Math, 4pm. • Thurs. StoryCOOKS, 10am; and StART with a Story, 3:30pm • Fri., Toddler Time, 10am; and Adventures in Art, 3:30pm • Sat, Discovery Fitness, 4pm; Sun., Young Writer’s Club 2pm • Family Science Night through 4/21: Let’s Build! Marshmallow tower, canine house of cards, cup tower challenge, super golf tower. • Our 3rd the Wilmington Railroad Museum. Only $5 per perAnnual Family Farm Day is Sat., 5/11, from 9amson, kids under age 5 free! 12. Join us out in the courtyard at the Museum as it is transformed into a “barnyard” complete with LATIMER HOUSE pony rides, bunnies, chicks, and a sheep! • Drop Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the reoff gently used books at our Museum to be used stored home features period furnishings, artwork and for a good cause. Ooksbay Books uses book colfamily portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, lection locations to help promote literacy, find a and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at good use for used books, and benefit nonprofits. 10am. 126 S. Third St. Adults $8, children $4. 762www.playwilmington.org 0492. www.latimerhouse.org WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM The Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in housed in the turn of the century Myers Cotbeautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12-foot saltwater tage, exists to preserve and to share the history of crocodile, “Bubble Boy.” and “Sheena”, a 23ft long Wrightsville Beach. Visitors to the cottage will find Reticulated Python that can swallow a human being
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BELLAMY MANSION WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM One of NC’s most spectacular examples of anteExplore railroad history and heritage, especially of bellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, inDillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter cluding historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After model layouts. Housed in an authentic 1883 freight the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops comwarehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one mandeered the house as their headquarters during level. By reservation, discounted group tours, cathe occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, boose birthday parties, and after-hours meetings or itf ocuses on history and the design arts and ofmixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mondays at 10:30am, fers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative only $4/family and includes access to entire Mulook at historic preservation in action. • Thurs., seum. Admission for 2012 only $8.50 adult, $7.50 4/25, 6:30-9pm, the Bellamy Mansion Museum senior/military, $4.50 child age 2-12, and free under is pleased to announce John Golden and a host age 2. North end of downtown at 505 Nutt St.910of celebrated local musicians will be performing. 763-2634, on 10/13-14, 10am: Fun for all ages! It will be an evening of great music on the lawns Drive trains, learn how to build models, check out at the Bellamy Museum. Tickets will be $15 for merchandise, free whistles for kids, entertainment, adults and $5 for students. We hope to see you refreshments, and more! Great family event benefits there! 910-251-3700 or email info@bellamymansion.org. Reservations accepted but not necessary, hours run 10am-5pm Friday and Saturday, Sunday 1pm-5pm. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St.
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sports/recreation HALYBURTON FITNESS CLASSES Fitness classes, like yoga and pilates, offered in morning and evening, at Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St. 910-341-0075, www.halyburtonpark. com. Pre-registration is required. OOZEBALL TOURNAMENT 4/20: UNCW Ambassadors to host 20th anniversary Oozeball Tournament, feat. nearly 1,000 students slated to compete in a beloved mud volleyball tournament sponsored by the UNCW Ambassadors, 9am, Gazebo Fields. COASTAL CAROLINA CURLING CLUB The Coastal Carolina Curling Club is hosting a ‘Learn-To-Curl’ event at the Wilmington Ice House on Sat., 4/20, 5pm. Open to the public and the cost is $20/person. Pre-reg. advised. Participants will meet club members and learn about the club. There will be an introduction to curling, on-ice instruction, and the chance to deliver some stones, sweep, discuss game strategy, and learn more about the Winter Olympic sport of curling. info@coastalcurling.com or call 910-5202670. www.coastalcurling.com RUNS AND 5KS 4/21: 5k Race for the Planet. 7am register; 8am race. Earth Day event. NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, Kure Beach. 910-458-7468; www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher/5k-race-for-the-planet-2 • 4/27: Coastal NC Run for Autism. 8am. Mayfaire Town Center, Wilmington. www.kintera.org/faf/ home/default.asp?ievent=1052901 • 4/27: The Great Glow Run 5k. 8pm. Hugh MacRae Park, Wilmington. www.greatglowrun.com • 4/27: Step Up For Soldiers Combat Mud Run. 8am.
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