next canvas. Then they’ll have 30 minutes to move the previous artist’s painting along toward the final completion before they move onto the next painting. All paintings will be 16�x20,� offering different perspective, subject matter and color scheme. Feat: Jane Faudree, Kristin Gibson, Ann Hair, Nancy Noel May and Phil Meade. All five artists will sign all five canvases, w/ resulting artworks raffled off to benefit DREAMS of Wilmington, a local organization that provides arts training and education to local youth. $5 or 5 for $20 raffle tickets may be purchased at Spectrum through 11/20. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Final drawing on 20th at 5pm. • Artist Reception & Wine Tasting, Fri. 11/12, 6-8pm. Fee and open to the public.Live music and refreshments. The featured artists from the Paint Around will be present to talk about the experience and to show off their latest creations. Raffle ticketsavailable at event. Spectrum Art and Jewelry: 1125-H Military Cutoff Rd. www.SpectrumArtAndJewelry.com or 910-256-2323. WALLS FINE ART GALLERY Oil Painters of America presents Walls Fine Art Gallery as 2010 Eastern Regional Exhibition Host. The exhibition will run 11/13. Oil Painters of America has a membership of over 3200 artists. With three levels of membership, each attained through a jury process, the organization is focused on the preservation of representational art by providing support and promotion to their members and the art through education, exhibitions, and marketing. Two-day, non-sale, preview, 10am-6pm, 10/14, and 10am-3pm on 10/15. Sales begin at the opening, 10/15, 6-10pm. Exhibition will include 90 juried member and signature member paintings, as well as paintings by master signature members. OPA member exhibition submission instructions are available: http://oilpaintersofamerica.org/about/ faq.html. Walls Gallery: (910)343-1703 or www. wallsgallery.com SILVER COAST WINERY LABEL CONTEST Silver Coast Winery hosts an art competition for the creation of its’ newest wine label for an oak-
aged Port Wine hand-crafted in true Mediterranean style. $500 awarded, w/ recognition on the label (label will become the property of Silver Coast Winery). Submissions no larger than 8� x 10.� Deadline: 11/20. Final label dimensions: 2� x 4,� in full color. Applications: www.silvercoastwinery. com . Include contact info and a brief bio; events@ silvercoastwinery.com. BOTTEGA EVENTS Fri. 10/29: Paperazzi Opening reception w/live music, drinks, film, costume contest and more! • Mon.: Ninetendo Game Night and Open Paint and Create (bring art in progress). • Tues: Starving Artist Night • Wed. Weekly Wine Tastings • Fourth Friday Poetry Slams, 7pm. • Thurs 10/28: Poetry Slam • Sat 10/30: Halloween Horror Short Films & Halloween Party! 208 N. Front St. 910-7633737, www.bottegagallery.com. www.myspace. com/bottegagallery. PORT CITY POTTERY & FINE CRAFTS Port City Pottery & Fine Crafts, Cotton Exchange in downtown Wilmington, w/ handmade, one-ofa-kind, 3-D art, crafts and more by jury-selected coastal North Carolina artisans. Open: Mon.-Sat., 10-5:30pm; Sun., 11-4pm. 307 N. Front St./7637111, portcitypottery.com
Museums SOUTHPORT MARITIME MUSEUM 10/28: Fall into History tour , Museum of Coastal Carolina, 9am-noon. Explore environmental and cultural history, ee ecosystem dioramas, fossils, and even a short star show at the Ingram Planetarium. $35/members, $45/non-members for entire series. • 10/29: Pyrate Masquerade, 610pm. Kick off Southport’s Pyrate Invasion weekend w/costume party at the Southport Community Building. Catered BBQ dinner, pyrates, prizes, music and mayhem are all on the menu for this funfilled event. Proceeds benefit new location for NC Maritime Museum at Southport. $35/person, $60 /
couple; purchased at museum or Southport Visitors’ Center. • 10/30: Join the NC Maritime Museum at Southport at Downtown Southport, Inc.’s Pyrate Invasion, 10am-5pm. Make some treasure, hear tales of terror on the high seas on the Garrison lawn
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at Fort Johnston. Free pirate crafts, kid’s games and prizes, and a treasure dig; 4-5pm, Storyteller Captain Tim Dillinger will make you “shiver your timbers� with spine-tingling tales of murder and CAPE FEAR mayhem. RSVP or register for all: 910-457-0003. 116 North Howe St. www.ncculture.com. BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchen-building and courtyard. 3rd and Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. Admission rqd. (910) 762-0570. burgwinwrighthouse.com.
NC AQUARIUM Breathtaking new exhibit: “Thank You Oceanâ€? exhibit showcasing photography of sting rays, waves, fishermen and such by world-famous photographers Scott Marshall, Logan MockBunting and DJ Struntz. Admission: $8 ages 13-61; $7 ages 62 and up; $6 ages 3-12. Free admission for: children under 2; registered groups of N.C. school children, and NC Aquarium Society members. • Aquarist Apprentice: Sat., 11/6, 20, 27, 6pm. Ages 10 and up; 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult. $23-25. Admission included. • Behind the Scenes Tour: 11/3, 18, 11:30am; 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2pm. Children under 8 not permitted. Children 8-14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Fee: $15/ages 13 and up, $13/ages 8-12. • Extended Behind theScenes Tour, 11/1, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 26 and 29, 2pm. Children under 8 are not permitted; between 8-14 accompanied byparent or guardian.$18-$20; admission included. • Chidren’s Discovery Time: 11/3 (Amphibians), 18 (Turtles), 10am. Ages 35, $11/child. Admission included; parents pay admission only. • Daddy and Me, 11/13, 9am. For adults and kids ages 1-2. $13, one adult and one child ($1 additional child) admission included. • Mommy and Me: 11/16, 20, 30, 9am. For adults and kids ages 1-2. $13, one adult and one child ($1 additional child). Admission included. • Sea Squirts Breakfast and Playtime w/Fishes: 11/19, 8am-9am before we open our doors to the general public. $5-$15. • Surf Fishing Workshop, 11/6, 13, 20, 9am. CHILDREN Ages 10 and up.$12/participant. Admission not included. • AquaCamp: Incredible Invertebrates: 11/11, 8:30am-3pm. $40/participant. Pre-register for all programs! 910-458-7468; 900 Loggerhead Rd. Kure Beach. www.ncaquariums.com CAMERON ART MUSEUM EXHIBITS: Richard McMahan’s MINImuseum,