Black on Black Project The Front Lines Sunday, October 25, 2:30-3:30 PM Admission: $12; Students: Free
Join the Black On Black Project at the Cameron Art Museum for a special screening of the new short film The Front Lines, which looks at some of the history of Wilmington, N.C. Through poetry and dance, the film begins to unpack the 1865 Battle of Forks Road, the 1898 massacre, and the 1971 Wilmington Ten case.
This intimate screening will take place inside CAM’s reception hall and features a Q&A with Devin Kelly, public historian for the CAM’s United States Colored Troops sculpture project, poet Johnny Lee Chapman, III, and Executive Producer Michael S. Williams. The discussion during this event will focus on the impact of the USCT in Wilmington and beyond. |
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Museum School Writing the Lived-In Body with Heather Wilson Starts October 26
Virginia Wright-Frierson's exhibition The Lived-In Body, Celebrating Women Over 65 is a stunning testimony to the beauty of the bodies of women. This writing class, which will be held in the gallery with Wright-Frierson's work, will encourage writers of all ages to be present and write about the strength, beauty, and resiliency of their bodies, as well as the distinctive stories each body tells. Writers will participate in guided meditation, gentle stretching, and affirmative, poetic, and narrative writing in a supportive environment. They will also read works by women writers for inspiration. |
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Families Family Saturday with Music Bird Studios: Monster Music Saturday, October 24 at 10 AM, in-person and Facebook Live Admission by donation
Make some "Monster Music" with Music Bird Studios! We will be cardio drumming on exercise balls to some favorite Halloween tunes. We will read select spooky stories from our Night at the Haunted Museum book, and turning the spooky stories into a marching band cadence. Enjoy a fun, interactive morning of music, movement, and Halloween spirit!
If you want to join us, we will have socially distanced mats set up for families so you can safely spread out. We will have precautions in place for safe, fun filled participation! You can also join us on FB Live. Please email education@cameronartmuseum.org with any questions |
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Live@CAM Josh Starkey Thursday, October 22, 6 PM CAM Café & Facebook Live
Live music and delicious food - what could be better? Make a dinner reservation to eat at CAM Cafe and listen to music of local musician Josh Starkey. Call 910-777-2363 to make a reservation.
Josh Starkey learned to play the guitar when he was 14 years old and started playing publicly when he was 19. In 2012, he moved to Wilmington. He says, "Music has become such a big part of my life as of late and I want to share it with everyone around me." This concert will also be livestreamed on our FB page. If you don't want to come to the cafe, order touchless curbside pickup and watch the concert from home! |
| Live@CAM Bill Kerr Sunday, October 24, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM CAM Café & Facebook Live
Join us for brunch at CAM Cafe with live music by Bill Kerr. Call 910-777-2363 to make a reservation. Bill learned to play the guitar at the age of seven and began playing professionally at the age of twelve. After high school Bill studied at the Berklee College of Music in Boston and later received a music degree from the University of Denver.
Bill has the ability to cross between genres with ease and brings with him an extensive background in the music industry. Over his career he has played with numerous rock, country, funk and jazz bands in Denver and Wilmington. Bill also owned and operated Kerr/Macy Music Group, one of Denver’s top recording studios, during the 90’s. |
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CAM Café Live Music & Brunch Every Saturday
Featuring delicious food, live music, and socially distanced outdoor seating, CAM Café is the perfect place to brunch with friends. For reservations, call (910) 777-2363. |
| CAM Café Half-Priced Bottles of Wine on Thursdays
Check out CAM Café's specially curated list of wine available for half-price on Thursdays! |
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Come Hear NC Benny Hill - Tickets on Sale Now! Saturday, November 7, 2:30 PM
Don't miss Come Hear NC: Benny Hill. This concert is part of CAM's Come Hear NC series, funded in part by the North Carolina Arts Council and AARP North Carolina. Benny Hill is steeped in the tradition of many of the past greats including Julian ‘Cannonball’ Adderley, Jackie McLean, Dexter Gordon, John Coltrane and Charlie Parker. His improvisations on the Alto Saxophone are reminiscent of these greats, yet he has a distinct style and voice of his own. Benny is a true crowd-pleaser and never fails to raise excitement and enthusiasm while on stage. This concert will also be livestreamed on CAM's Facebook page and YouTube channel. Masks and social distancing required. A limited number of tickets will be sold in order to social distance in the reception hall. Come early for brunch at CAM Cafe. Call 910-777-2363 for reservations. |
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Museum School Register Now for Online & In-Person Classes
Check out our website for more information about online and in-person classes for all ages! |
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| This project was supported by the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. |
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