"Red Dirt Rising" may be ready by fall
ARCHDALE, N.C. - Fans of early NASCAR days will have to wait a little longer to see the locally produced movie, Red Dirt Rising. Based on a book by Archdale writer, Gail Cauble Gurley, called “Red Dirt Tracks”, the film was originally scheduled to be released this month.
However, according to Gurley, some scenes still need to be shot due to uncooperative weather conditions last year and production issues. "We don't know when it will be ready for release. It may be late this fall," said Gurley. "We're still working very hard to get this completed but I'm learning that it takes a long time. Rome wasn't built in a day! I've seen some of the scenes from the editor and they really look great"
Day trip to Mint Museum of Art
Posted 5/23/2008
Courtesy of Lois Bohnsack
The Northwestern Randolph County Arts Council (NWRCAC) is planning a day trip to the Mint Museum of Art in Charlotte on Saturday June 14, 2008.
In 1836 the United States Mint opened its first branch in Charlotte, and gold coins were minted there until the outbreak of the Civil War. In 1936 the building became North Carolina’s first art museum - appropriately named the Mint Museum of Art! Now housed in two locations, the Museum has an extensive collection of varied exhibits - from ancient Chinese ceramics to North Carolina pottery, from historic costumes to beautifully crafted accessories, from ancient American art to contemporary art, from brilliant cut glass to exquisitely carved wood pieces, from quilts to gold coins!
In addition to their permanent collection, the Museum has special, changing exhibits. “Quiet Spirit, Skillful Hand: the Graphic work of Clare Leighton”, “Coming Home: Selections from the Schoen Collection of American Scene Paintings”, and “Masters of Disguise” will be the three special exhibits on display during the June visit of the NWRCAC.
“Last year the Arts Council sponsored a similar trip to the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh; comments about the event were so positive that we decided to sponsor another trip this year,”Lois Bohnsack, Northwestern Randolph County Arts Council president, said. “This complements our mission of promoting activities that will further art appreciation.”
A Holiday Tours motor coach will leave from the Archdale branch of Randolph Community College (Creekside Park in Archdale) at 8:15 a.m and return approximately 4:30 p.m.. The cost of the outing is $25.00 for Arts Council members and $30.00 for non-members and includes transportation, a snack on the bus, and admission to both museums. Lunch is extra. To pre-register or for more information, contact Bohnsack at 687-7972. Space is limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Checks should be made payable to the NW Randolph County Arts Council or NWRCAC and mailed to PO Box 14530, Archdale, NC 27263 by May 31.
NC lawyers give to NC Zoo Society in support of Wildlife Learning Center
Courtesy of Mike McClanahan
North Carolina Zoo Society
ASHEBORO, N.C.-The Construction Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA) held its quarterly Council meeting in Asheboro May 1 to present a check for $10,000 to the North Carolina Zoo Society to help build the Valerie H. Schindler Wildlife Learning Center at the N.C. Zoo. The Schindler Wildlife Learning Center, under construction since late last year, is expected to open in July.
“We are grateful for the NCBA’s generous support of this important project,” said Russ Williams, N.C. Zoo Society executive director. “Besides directly contributing funds, NCBA members have helped with contract issues and with identifying sources for donated construction materials and services. This level of involvement helps ensure that the Schindler Wildlife Learning Center will fulfill its promise for educators, students, scholars, artists and others working for conservation of our precious natural resources.”
The Schindler Wildlife Learning Center will provide affordable accommodations for college and university students who participate in apprenticeships, internships and residencies at the zoo and will also welcome visiting artists and scholars engaged in work that advances the zoo’s missions in conservation, education, recreation and research.
In addition, the center will expand the zoo’s leadership role in online learning and internet-teaching by offering classes in technologies that researchers use to promote conservation. During part of the year, the center will also offer educator workshops on inquiry-based teaching methods and support other special events that engage small groups in camping, hiking and research activities held in the park at night.
“The NCBA is thrilled to be involved in such a worthwhile project that will serve so many across North Carolina,” said Pete Marino, chair of the Construction Law Section.
The N.C. Bar Association, founded in 1899, is the largest voluntary legal organization in North Carolina. The Construction Law Section is concerned with issues including public contracting, development, insurance and claims, OSHA compliance, and subcontracting.
