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Fridays at 11:00 -- Join Museum docents as they feed the live animals in the Touch Tank. See what it feels like to hold a sea star in your hand!

May 12 at 11:00 -- Join Jim Boyce of the Ocean Isle Beach Sea Turtle Protection Organization as he discusses what you can do to help sea turtles survive.

May 19 at 11:00 -- Learn all about the birds of the Carolinas with local birding expert Kurt Hugelmeyer.

May 26 at 11:00 -- Join Judy Sobota as she talks about the history and use of nautical flags. Make a cool craft to take home!

Free for Museum members. Non-member admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors & students, $4 ages 3-4, free ages 2 and under.

Three hundred people attended our Wine Fest fundraiser at the Museum of Coastal Carolina on the evening of April 28. A great time was had by all.

The event began at 6:30 PM with guests picking up their programs and etched wine glasses. Guests explored the Museum while tasting 16 different wines provided by the Yadkin Valley Winegrowers Association. Guests could also bid on 39 silent auction items such as gift baskets, artwork, wine, and unique handmade items. Guests munched on yummy "lite bites" provided by Causeway Gourmet, Sharky's, and Sunset Beach Deli. At 8:15, Buddy Norwood of the YVWA spoke about wines in the Hayden O'Neil Learning Center. His talk was followed by a lively auction, hosted by Ernie Perry of Perry's of South Park - Charlotte. Live auction items included a Civil War-era musket, original artwork, and fine wine.

Jerry Rothenberg, interim Executive Director of the Museum and Planetarium, would like to thank everyone who helped make the evening such a success -- staff, volunteers, guests, sponsors, donors -- it couldn't have all come together without you. A special thanks to Jim Myers, chairman of the Wine Fest committee, and to the Yadkin Valley Winegrowers Association for providing the wine.

Sky Theater Shows:

1:00 -- Seven Wonders

2:00 -- Two Pieces of Glass

3:00 -- Oasis in Space

4:00 -- Astronaut

Laser Music Shows:

May 18 & 19 -- Beatles (5:00); Laser Spirit (6:00)

Special Program on June 5 at 5:00 PM on the Transit of Venus -- Join Henry Steffens, Professor Emeritus of History, for this special presentation about the transit of Venus -- an unusual astrological event that occurs when Venus passes between the Sun and the Earth. The actual transit of Venus takes place on June 6 and won't happen again until 2117.

Per show admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors and students, $4 ages 3-4, free for ages 2 and under. Stay for two shows and receive $1 off the second ticket. Free admission for Planetarium members.

Stamford University journalism professor Julie Williams will present a special program about the Titanic on Tuesday, July 24, at 7:00 PM at the Museum. Ms. Williams' great uncle, Albert Caldwell, was on board the Titanic along with his wife and 10-month-old son the night it sank 100 years ago.

Ms. Williams heard the story of the family's survival first-hand and has written a book about it. The book, A Rare Titanic Family: The Caldwells' Story of Survival, was published last year and was featured in the April 8, 2012 edition of Parade Magazine. Copies of the book are available in the Museum's gift shop.

Ms. Williams will be available for book signings after her presentation. Don't miss this exciting program!

Free for Museum members. Non-member admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors & students, $4 ages 3-4, free ages 2 and under.