Following is a sampling of June events at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Please use this information for calendar listings and postings and in planning your event-oriented coverage. Events are free to the public unless otherwise noted.
Following is a sampling of June events at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Please use this information for calendar listings and postings and in planning your event-oriented coverage. Events are free to the public unless otherwise noted.
June 1-2
Contagions Past and Present
4:30 p.m. Friday-noon Saturday
UNC campus
Humans live at the mercy of disease. As social animals, we share living space, food, water, and air. We live at risk of transmitting pathogens and igniting catastrophic contagions. How we respond to disease often reflects broader social and cultural issues lingering beneath our healthy lives. This seminar explores the causes, cures, and social and cultural implications of contagions in several settings, from plagues in ancient Rome and medieval Europe to modern HIV/AIDS epidemics in Africa. Tuition is $125 ($110 by May 23). Scholarships covering 50 percent of tuition are available for teachers. First-time participants also receive a discount. Carolina undergraduate students can attend for free, but still need to register as seats are limited.
For more information, see http://humanities.unc.edu/programs/adventures-in-ideas/contagions/ or call the humanities program at (919) 962-1544.
June 2
Native Plant Propagation (short course)
9 a.m.-noon
N.C. Botanical Garden
In this class, instructor Matt Gocke, nursery manager at the botanical garden, will teach
participants several forms of vegetative propagation. Topics include the fundamentals of vegetative propagation and techniques for vegetatively propagating southeastern native plants by means of stem cuttings and root cuttings. A portion of the class is dedicated to hands-on propagation of native plant species and a tour of the vegetative propagation facilities at the gardent. The class counts as 1/4 credit for the certificate in native plant studies but is open to anyone and has no prerequisites. Registration costs $30 for members and $35for nonmembers. To register, call (919) 962-0522. For more information, visit http://ncbg.unc.edu.
And the World Turned Upside Down
9:30 a.m. coffee and pastries for program attendees
10 a.m.-1 p.m. program
1 p.m.–1:30 p.m. currency evaluations
Wilson Library, Pleasants Family Assembly Room
In this program, a panel of experts will examine the effect of the Civil War on the paper money of both the North and the South. Panelists include Wendell Wolka, governor of the American Numismatic Association, past president and current governor of the Society of Paper Money Collectors, and numismatic author and teacher; Dennis Edens, vice president of the Raleigh Coin Club and collector specializing in fractional currency; Jerry Roughton, author of books on North Carolina numismatics; and Bob Schreiner, past president of the North Carolina Numismatic Association and specialist in obsolete paper money. Following the program, members of the audience may have their currency evaluated by the experts. For information, contact Liza Terll, liza_terll@unc.edu, (919) 548-1203.
Explore Morgan Creek Family Hike
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
N.C. Botanical Garden
Enjoy an early summer hike along our nature trails to Morgan Creek to explore this stream habitat and its local history. Hikers will use nets to collect, examine, and discover the amazing world of aquatic insects and other water critters, such as mayflies, crayfish and tadpoles. Learn about animal adaptations and the importance of indicator species to determine the health of the creek. Wear clothes and closed-toed shoes that can get wet! This is a family program; parents/caregivers must remain with their child at all times. Registration costs $10 per family up to three people for members, $15 for nonmembers, $5 for each additional child. To register, call (919) 962-0522. For more information, visit http://ncbg.unc.edu.
Art Adventures
10:30 a.m.-noon
Ackland Art Museum
Designed for 6- to 9-year-olds, Art Adventures sessions provide kids with a guided view of art in the Ackland’s galleries, followed by the opportunity to create take-home treasures in an adjacent art studio using newly learned art-making techniques. Registration is free to museum members and $5 per child for nonmembers. For more information, visit http://www.ackland.org or contact Caroline Culbert at culbert@unc.edu or (919) 962-3342.
Carolina Moonlight Gala
6:30 p.m.-11 p.m.
N.C. Botanical Garden
This party under a Carolina full moon will celebrate the garden’s contribution to sustainable living and support its conservation, horticulture, and education efforts. Tickets are $125 and include hors d’oeuvres from Durham Catering Company, wine and beer, dancing to music by Rebecca & The Hi-Tones, and the opportunity to bid on items at a silent auction. Call (919) 962-0522 or visit http://ncbg.unc.edu.
June 3
Organic Rose Gardening
2 p.m.-4 p.m.
N.C. Botanical Garden
Instructor Dilip Barman will teach participants the basics of growing roses organically. June is not a good time to plant, but is a great time to be on top of deadheading, fertilizing, preventing disease, and starting to plan next year's garden. Topics include how to select roses for the home garden; how and when to plant; issues of bare-root, potted, grafted, and own-root; pruning; and maintenance. Registration costs $32 for members and $37 for nonmembers. To register, call (919) 962-0522. For more information, visit http://ncbg.unc.edu.
Honeybee Hive Tour
2 p.m.-3 p.m.
Carolina Campus Community Garden
Anne Cabell, hobbyist beekeeper, will introduce participants to one of the world’s most fascinating insects and help them explore a real live hive. Bees are responsible for pollinating one third of the world’s food and produce one of the sweetest treats around. The workshop will take place at the Carolina Campus Community Garden, located off Cameron Avenue in Chapel Hill. The free workshop is open to all ages. The rain date is June 17. To get directions to the community garden and confirm that the workshop will be held if weather is uncertain, check the CCCG website.
June 7, 14, 21, 28
Nature Tales: Storytime in the Garden
10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Thursdays
N.C. Botanical Garden
In this program for 2- to 5-year-olds with a parent or caregiver, familieslisten to nature-themed books at the Storyteller's Chair then enjoy hands-on explorations and activities in the gardens. Program is held rain or shine. Here are the themes for June: June 7 – Gardening Fun; June 14 – Going Batty; June 21 – Wonderful Water; and June 28 – Over in the Meadow. Pre-registration is required. Registration costs $5 per family, up to three children. To register, call (919) 962-0522. For more information, visit http://ncbg.unc.edu.
June 9
Turkey at the Crossroads
9:15 a.m.–4:15 p.m.
UNC Campus
The Republic of Turkey straddles Europe and Asia, playing an important role in two continents, with its influence reaching far beyond the region. In this one-day seminar, participants will explore the country’s history, from its Ottoman roots up to the present day, and reflect on Turkey’s role as a cultural trendsetter of the Muslim World. The tuition is $125 ($110 by May 23). Tuition for teachers is $62.50 ($55 by May 23). The optional lunch is $15. For more information, see http://humanities.unc.edu/programs/adventures-in-ideas/turkey/ or call the humanities program at (919) 962-1544.
Kids Nature Photography Workshop
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
N.C. Botanical Garden
In this workshop geared toward youths ages 8 to 15, instructor Al Denelsbeck will teach photographic techniques then allow students to practice in the garden taking photographs of the incredible things in nature. The goal is to examine the potential of any camera. Bring sun protection and a camera. Registration costs $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. To register, call (919) 962-0522. For more information, visit http://ncbg.unc.edu.
Drawing in the Galleries
10 a.m.-noon
Ackland Art Museum
Amanda Hughes, director of external affairs, leads participants in a creative exploration of a particular object in the Ackland’s collection as they sketch their own works on paper. Bring paper and dry media such as crayon or pencils. All levels are welcome. For more information, visit http://www.ackland.org.
Drawing for Tweens
10:30 a.m.-noon
Ackland Art Museum
This program invites 10- to 13-year-olds to look at artists’ techniques in the Ackland’s permanent collections and special exhibitions. Participants explore selected works and identify skills that the artist used to make them. Materials are provided. Registration is free for museum members and $5 for nonmembers. To register, contact Caroline Culbert at culbert@unc.edu or (919) 962-3342. For more information, visit http://www.ackland.org.
June 9, 16, 30 and July 7
Pollination of Flowering Plants
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays
N.C. Botanical Garden
Instructor and botanist Anne Lindsey leads this course that will explore the dynamic relationship between flowering plants and their pollinators. It includes floral reproductive biology, including flowering plant life cycle, breeding system biology and pollinator attraction mechanisms. Study of important common insect pollinators includes an introduction to insect taxonomic groups. The class format includes sessions dedicated to lecture, and indoor and outdoor laboratories. This course can also be counted as 10 hours of Criteria III for the N.C. Environmental Education Certification Program. There are no prerequisites. Registration costs $110 for members and $125 for nonmembers. To register, call (919) 962-0522. For more information, visit http://ncbg.unc.edu.
June 16
Green Roof Sheds
2 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
N.C. Botanical Garden
Instructor Alan Myers-Davis, senior project manager for Living Roofs Inc., leads this class in all aspects of green roofs, including their history, benefits and construction. This workshop is geared toward homeowners who are interested in building small-scale green roofs on their property. We will cover the basics of green roofs, trends in the industry, and creative ways homeowners can utilize green roofs in their landscapes and gardens. Participants will be eligible to purchase a full set of stamped architectural drawings for DIY green roof sheds at 50 percent off. Registration costs $32for members and $37 for nonmembers. To register, call (919) 962-0522. For more information, visit http://ncbg.unc.edu.
June 17
Music in the Galleries: Tea Cup Gin
2 p.m.-3 p.m.
Ackland Art Museum
Tea Cup Gin plays jazz and show tunes from early 20th century. One of the most influential periods of American music, the early 1900s witnessed the first blues, the explosion of ragtime, and the birth of jazz. Tea Cup Gin draws inspiration from performers such as Jelly Morton, Fats Waller, Hoagy Carmichael, W.C. Handy and Billie Holiday. Reservations and tickets are not required, but please arrive early to find a spot. For more information, visit http://www.ackland.org or contact Allison Portnow at aportnow@email.unc.edu or (919) 843-3687.
June 21
Art and Literature in the Galleries: Toni Morrison’s ‘Sula’
6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
Ackland Art Museum
Read the selected book, look at the art and join the discussions on the third Thursday each month Leslie Balkany, retired Ackland educator, facilitates each discussion. Toni Morrison's “Sula” will be discussed as it relates to the spring exhibitions. For more information, visit http://www.ackland.org/Visit/AdultPrograms/ArtandLiteratureintheGalleries/index.htm
June 22-23
Faith and Power in the Early Modern Mediterranean
4:30 p.m. Friday-noon Saturday
UNC campus
In this seminar, Renaissance historian John Jeffries Martin explores the interactions of the three Abrahamic religions – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam – in the Mediterranean world of the early modern period. The tuition is $125 ($110 by May 23). Tuition for teachers is $62.50 ($55 by May 23). The optional dinner on Friday evening is $20. For more information, see http://humanities.unc.edu/programs/adventures-in-ideas/faith-and-power/ or call the humanities program at (919) 962-1544.
June 23
Enticing Hummingbirds to Your Garden
2 p.m.-4 p.m.
N.C. Botanical Garden
Instructor and horticulturist Olivia Lenahan will cover plant selection, including native plants, growing tips, and a discussion of hummingbird habitats. In a walk through the garden, participants will take a closer look at plants that attract these beautiful birds. Registration costs $32 for members and $37 for nonmembers. To register, call (919) 962-0522. For more information, visit http://ncbg.unc.edu.
June 23, 30; July 14, 21
Summer Flora
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays
N.C. Botanical Garden
In this course led by instructor and plant ecologist Milo Pyne, field trips and exercises provide experience in the use of identification keys and recognition and emphasis on species that flower in the summer in a natural setting. There are no prerequisites. Registration costs $110 for members and $125 for nonmembers. To register, call (919) 962-0522. For more information, visit http://ncbg.unc.edu.
June 28
Curator’s Clinic
1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Ackland Art Museum
Every other month, the Ackland Art Museum invites members of the public to bring in a work of art for consideration by an Ackland expert. Curators may offer insight into the significance of the piece and its subject matter, as well as the techniques used by the artist and the work’s condition.
Please note: the Ackland staff is unable to authenticate or financially appraise works of art. Limit one work per person. The clinic is free to members, $10 to nonmembers. For information, see http://www.ackland.org/Visit/AdultPrograms/CuratorsClinic/index.htm or contact Lauren Turner lauren.turner@unc.edu, (919) 843-3677.
June 30
A Dickens Bicentennial
9:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
UNC campus
Few authors have so captured the hearts of readers of all ages, genders, and periods as Charles Dickens. From the smokestacks of Coketown, the sufferings of young Oliver Twist, the cobblestones of Paris and the knitting needles of Madame Defarge, through the endless litigation of Jarndyce and Jarndyce, to the expectations of the poor orphan named Pip, Dickens has created compelling scenes and enduring characters whose significance transcends the Victorian period. In honor of his 200th birthday, this one-day seminar is dedicated to his life, his world and his work. The tuition is $125 ($110 by May 23). Scholarships covering 50 percent of tuition are available for teachers. First-time participants also receive a discount. Carolina undergraduate students can attend for free, but still need to register as seats are limited. For more information, see http://humanities.unc.edu/programs/adventures-in-ideas/dickens/ or call the humanities program at (919) 962-1544.
ONGOING EVENTS
Aug. 11, 2011- Dec. 31, 2013
Highlights from the Permanent Collection
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
10 a.m.-8p.m. Thursday
1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
Ackland Art Museum
The Ackland Art Museum presents a major reinstallation of highlights from its diverse permanent collection of over 16,000 works of art. The first presentations include “The Western Tradition,” from ancient to 20th-century art; and “Art from China and Japan”. A gallery of South Asian Art will be added beginning June 8, 2012. For more information, visit http://www.ackland.org/OnView/current-exhibitions/CCM3_031905 or call (919) 966-5736.
Feb. 27 – June 8, 2012
Nature and the Unnatural in Shakespeare’s Age
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mondays – Fridays
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturdays
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sundays
(Closed on University holidays)
Wilson Library, Melba Remig Saltarelli Exhibit Room
A selection of the 16th- and 17th-century English and Continental books from the Rare Book Collection explores early modern understanding of nature and the unnatural in Shakespeare’s time. The exhibition includes herbals, natural histories, travel accounts, agricultural works, cosmetics manuals, books on magic and witchcraft, and Shakespeare folios. It is presented in conjunction with the conference, “Shakespeare and the Natural World,” sponsored by the Department of English and Comparative Literature. For more information, please visit http://www.lib.unc.edu.
March 9 – Aug. 5, 2012
Chords of Memory: Lithographs by Thomas Hart Benton
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
10 a.m.-8p.m. Thursday
1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
Ackland Art Museum
Associated with the Regionalist movement, Thomas Hart Benton wanted to create a “living art” that presented American subjects in a way that was easily accessible to everyday people. He traveled on sketching trips around America’s heartland during the Depression, often playing his harmonica in exchange for room and board. His lithographs record his travels, paying homage to the people and places that he encountered. For more information, visit http://www.ackland.org/OnView/current-exhibitions/CCM3_035000 or call (919) 966-5736.
March 15 – July 1, 2012
Southern Roots, Enduring Bonds: African American Families in North Carolina
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mondays – Fridays
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturdays
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sundays
(Closed on University holidays)
Wilson Library, 4th Floor Gallery
This exhibit highlights several African American families in North Carolina, many of which have long and deep roots in the state that span generations. From the 19th-century letters of Dr. Manassa Pope in Raleigh to Grigsby Family Reunion programs in the late 20th century, these materials illustrate the strength of African American families as well as the larger black community and how they have persisted and endured across time and place. For more information, visit http://library.unc.edu.
March 30 – July 1, 2012
Piece by Piece: Quilts, Collages and Constructions
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
10 a.m.-8p.m. Thursday
1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
Ackland Art Museum
Centered on a quilt from the legendary Gee’s Bend, Ala., quilting community, this exhibition celebrates both the act of “piecing together” works of art from disparate elements and the influence of traditional women’s fabric arts on modern and contemporary art. Featuring quilts, sculptures, collages, painting, photography and prints from 18 artists in the Ackland’s permanent collection, “Piece by Piece” celebrates the work and influence of quilting both outside and within the art establishment. For more information, visit http://www.ackland.org/OnView/current-exhibitions/CCM3_035002 or call (919) 966-5736.
March 30 – July 1, 2012
Thornton Dial: Thoughts on Paper
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
10 a.m.-8p.m. Thursday
1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
Ackland Art Museum
One of America’s most remarkable living artists, Thornton Dial is widely recognized for his large-scale, multimedia assemblages, yet his most abundant body of work is his drawings, which he began producing in the early 1990s. Organized by the Ackland Art Museum, “Thornton Dial: Thoughts on Paper”features 50 of Dial’s earliest drawings from 1990-1991, a pivotal moment in his artistic career. For more information, visit http://www.ackland.org/OnView/current-exhibitions/CCM3_033341 or call (919) 966-5736.
June 1 – Aug. 12, 2012
Adding to the Mix 4: Johann Joachim Kändler’s Apollo (c. 1748)
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
10 a.m.-8p.m. Thursday
1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
Ackland Art Museum
This exhibition focuses on the Ackland’s recent acquisition of a major example of 18th-century Meissen porcelain, a figure of Apollo by Johann Joachim Kändler. Porcelain, long made in China, was first achieved in Europe around 1710 at the Meissen factory near Dresden, and Kändler was recognized as the foremost European sculptor in this medium. In the exhibition the figure will be contrasted with other figures from the collection in a variety of media, to show the distinctive qualities of porcelain as a medium for sculpture. In addition, a selection of prints and drawings will show various aspects of Apollo as visualized by artists from the 16th to the 19th century: sun-god, lover, slayer of the monstrous python, and patron of poetry. For more information, visit http://www.ackland.org/OnView/upcoming/CCM3_036337 or call (919) 966-5736.
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