Mike Blair & the Stonewalls: Americana/Rock/Blues

Thursday, 6/7/2012
7:00PM-8:15PM  
Music in the Courtyard series: Mike Blair and the Stonewalls performs Americana, Rock and Blues and is a six-piece ensemble that includes two sets of siblings, Mike Blair (acoustic guitar, vocals) and Sarah Blair (vocals) and David Graham (bass, vocals) and Michael Graham (electric guitar, vocals) and close friends Nathan Purifoy (keys) and Keith Butler Jr. (drums). The Stonewalls surround vocalist/guitarist, Mike Blair like the perfect fitting sports coat with a tight, clean sound that showcases the talented musician’s uniquely soulful voice. The sound is powerful, with a richness that permeates the room. Blair approaches his songwriting with a vulnerability that translates on stage. The honesty and emotion in his performance captivates the crowd while the enthused folk vibes of the Stonewalls take the crowd to their feet. Ensure you have a seat, purchase on CAM’s website. CAM’s CaféJohnnie will have refreshments and light appetizers available for purchase. Music held in CAM’s lovely Courtyard weather permitting, indoors if not.

CAM Members and Students: $5.00, Non-members: $10.00

PEFORMANCE: Forward Motion Dance

Thursday, 6/14/2012
7:00PM-8:00PM  
Forward Motion Dance Company and friends will present premiere works and excerpts from pieces that were part of 2011 Dance-a-lorus (Cucalorus Film Festival) and the 2012 North Carolina Dance Festival. Modern, contemporary, jazz dances set to music by artists Dianne Reeves, Andrew Bird, Fort Knox Five as well as Rosemary Clooney will be featured. Choreography by Tracey Varga. Time for audience participation, questions/answer session will be included.

CAM Members and Students: $5.00, Non-members: $10.00

Ongoing Civil War Activities: 1st NC Co. E

Saturday, 6/16/2012
10:00AM-2:00PM  
The newly formed 1st North Carolina Company E has made the Cameron Art Museum its home site. The unit will provide monthly civil war activities on the museum’s grounds, so come and watch drills, rifle firings and more. Engage with the reenactors about their passion for providing living history and explore the historic Civil War site where the Battle of Forks Road took place. The museum’s site is where Major General Robert F. Hoke made his last stand against Union soldiers comprised primarily of U.S. Colored Troops in the final fight for Wilmington on February 20, 1865.

Kids @ CAM

Saturday, 6/16/2012
12:00PM-3:00PM  

CAM Members: $3.00 per child, Non-members: $5.00 per child, adults free
Guest artist Steve Myott will create lion masks with the kids and lead circus-themed play! Families can view Steve’s puppet creations and learn more about the life of a puppeteer. Explore our three new exhibitions - Julie VonDerVellen: Tailored Narratives, Out of Fashion and Elliot Dangerfield: Art & Life in North Carolina. Create your own art to take home! Have lunch at CaféJohnnie and check out the kids menu. Fun for the whole family! No pre-registration necessary, parental supervision required at all times.

SPOKEN WORD: COAST Poetry Jam

Thursday, 6/21/2012
8:00PM-12:00AM  
SPOKEN WORD: COAST Poetry Jam

The hottest poets in the Port City and beyond, puttin' down the true spoken word! Music by Eclectik Soulz. Produced by "Yo Girl" Sandra and hosted by Bigg B. For information call the COAST radio studio line: 910.763.0973 or listen to them at 97.3 FM.

Cost: $5.00, $3.00 college students with valid ID