Living Small: Crafting Miniatures

Explore the multi-faceted world of miniatures, the creators, consumers, and collectors of mini-objects, crafted within a scaled-down universe that is both vast and tiny. Experience a wide variety of miniature objects that define the importance of miniatures in all our lives. Call 910/341-4350.

Cape Fear Museum
814 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.capefearmuseum.com

The Elements: Of Nature and Art

This thematic reinstallation of the museum’s permanent collection offers diverse paths in the viewer's aesthetic journey of discovery. The first four galleries devoted to the elements of Nature are mirrored in subsequent galleries dedicated to elements of art: line, form, color, texture. For more information visit us online at www.cameronartmuseum.com or call 910-395-5999.

Cameron Art Museum
3201 S. 17th Street
Wilmington, NC 28412
www.cameronartmuseum.com

Colonel Lamb's Pets

Display of two pieces of British-manufactured horse artillery used by Confederat soldiers at Ft. Fisher to patrol the beaches and protect shipwrecked Confederate blockade runners during the Civil War. Captured by Union naval forces in 1863, these two unique and long-range weapons are on temporary loan from the U.S. Navy Yard museum in Washington, D.C. Call 910/458-5538 for details.

Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd. S
Kure Beach, NC 28449
www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/hs/fisher/fisher.htm

Meadowlark Lemon Exhibit

Objects featured in the lobby display include a Harlem Globetrotters basketball, c.1971, signed by 16 members of the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team and Meadowlark’s Harlem Globetrotters basketball uniform. For more information, call 910/341-4350.

Cape Fear Museum
814 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.capefearmuseum.com

Riverfront Farmers' Market
9:00:00 AM

The City of Wilmington, in cooperation with the New Hanover County Cooperative Extension, announces the opening of the Riverfront Farmers' Market. The market will be held Saturdays on Water Street beginning April 15th and operating through December 20. Regional produce, plants, herbs, cut flowers, seafood and more will be featured weekly, with special events and promotions to be held throughout the year. The third Saturday of every month is arts and crafts day at the market, where local artisans and crafters will sell their wares. Musical entertainment will be also be highlighted monthly. Call 910.254-0907.

Downtown Wilmington
Water Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.wilmingtonfarmers.com

Farmers' Market @ Halyburton Park
9:00:00 AM - 1:00:00 PM

The City of Wilmington, in cooperation with the New Hanover County Cooperative Extension, announces the opening of the Farmers' Market at Halyburton Park. Regional produce, plants, herbs, cut flowers, seafood and more will be featured weekly, with special events and promotions to be held throughout the year. Call 910.254.0907 for information.

Halyburton Park
4099 S. 17th Street
Wilmington, NC 28412
www.wilmingtonfarmers.com

Woodblock prints by Ann Connor

Coming soon! Call 910/395-5999 for more information. Dates are tenative.

Cameron Art Museum
3201 S. 17th Street
Wilmington, NC 28412
www.cameronartmuseum.com

Five American Artists

This major exhibition of artworks by five artists demonstrates the diverse aesthetic contributions to American art made by African American artists since the mid-twentieth century. Exhibition features works on paper, paintings, sculpture and in mixed-media by artists Romare Bearden, Big Al Carter, Minnie Evans, Ivey Hayes and Faith Ringgold. Call 910.395.5999 for more information.

Cameron Art Museum
3201 S. 17th Street
Wilmington, NC 28412
www.cameronartmuseum.com

Galleria Cases: From Mechanical to Microchip

An exhibition tracing the influence of changing technology on object design, including typewriters, telephones, televisions, fans, computers and calculators loaned by institutions and private collectors. Call 910.395.5999 for more information.

Cameron Art Museum
3201 S. 17th Street
Wilmington, NC 28412
www.cameronartmuseum.com

Fold it, Flip it, Figure it Out

Fold it, Flip it, Figure it Out offers engaging activities with patterns, shapes, and sizes that entice visitors to play with math. Call 910/341-4350 for more information.

Cape Fear Museum
814 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.capefearmuseum.com

Mary Holloway Seasonal Interpreter Program

A college intern will give costumed tours and weapons demonstrations dressed as a Civil War soldier Wednesday- Saturday at 9:30 and 11:00am, and 1:30 and 3:00pm. He will give costumed tours at 1:30 and 3:00pm on Sunday. Regular guided tours will be given on Monday and Tuesday at 9:30 and 11:00pm, and 1:30 and 3:00pm. Call 910/458-5538.

Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd. S
Kure Beach, NC 28449
www.fortfisher.nchistoricsites.org

Carl Safina to speak at Aquarium dinner
6:00:00 PM - 9:00:00 PM

Dr. Carl Safina, eminent author, ecologist and researcher, will speak at a dinner at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Safina, whose books include “Song for the Blue Ocean” and “Eye of the Albatross,” has been profiled for his conservation work by “The New York Times,” ABC’s “Nightline” and Bill Moyer’s television special “Earth on the Edge.” Safina’s newest book, “Voyage of the Turtle,” is scheduled for release in May. The ticket cost is $45 per person, and includes dinner, drinks and the presentation. To register call 910.458.7468 or emailing Danielle.Wallace@ncmail.net.

NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead Rd
Wilmington, NC 28449
www.ncaquariums.com

Six by Twenty
8:00:00 PM

Six new and original twenty minute live staged plays by local writer/director John M. Grudzien. Ranging from three comedies to three dramas with original and innovative digital film backdrop/sets created by UNCW film students. Tickets are $12. Call 800.523.2820 or 910.343.3664.

Thalian Hall Studio Theatre
310 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.thalianhall.com

Shakespeare Youth Company
8:00:00 PM

Back by popular demand, the Shakespeare Youth Company will perform “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. This outreach program is designed for those aged 7-18 who want to experience performing the works of the world’s greatest playwright. The free Shakespeare Youth Company performances will be staged on Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 8:00pm on June 1 and 2 at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. It’s a wonderful way to support young actors who are continuing the tradition of North Carolina’s oldest and largest free outdoor Shakespeare Festival. For more information on the Shakespeare on the Green festival please call 910/762-6393.

Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
1941 Amphitheater Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.shakespeareonthegreen.us