NC Museum of Art: NORMAN ROCKWELL

I'm not sure if the above painting will be in the exhibit, but since I'm a pharmacist, I am using it in my blog.
EXHIBIT DATES: November 7, 2010 to January 30, 2011.
Check out the north Carolina Museum of Art website for more information:
http://ncartmuseum.org/exhibitions/norman_rockwell/


American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell traces the evolution of Rockwell’s art and iconography throughout his career—from carefully choreographed reflections on childhood innocence in such paintings asDay in the Life of a Little Girl (1952) to powerful, consciousness-raising images forLook in the 1960s, documenting the traumatic realities of desegregation in the South. Rockwell’s artistic contributions and the impact of his images on American popular culture are explored within the context of his life and times through in-depth exhibition commentary, a decade-by-decade installation of 40 original works of art, and a complete set of 323 Saturday Evening Post cover tear sheets, spanning 47 years. The exhibition travels to 12 national venues through 2013.
The nation’s premier illustrator for more than six decades, Norman Rockwell (1894–1978) was the people’s painter, depicting scenes from American life for the covers and pages of the most prominent publications. Rockwell is most recognized for his illustrations featured on the covers of The Saturday Evening Post from 1916 to 1963. This important exhibition will offer a multidimensional view of America across the 20th century, as seen through Rockwell’s narrative images, which continue to have a singular impact today.
As the first major exhibition in the Museum’s Center for Special Exhibitions, American Chronicles brings the art of America’s most recognized illustrator to North Carolina. Transcending generations, this exhibition provides the opportunity for all visitors, young and old, to discover and rediscover Rockwell’s reflections of 20th-century America.

OAKWOOD INN B & B JOINS NEUSE RIVERKEEPER FOUNDATION

The Oakwood Inn Bed & Breakfast will be joining the Neuse Riverkeeper Foundation. After listening to a presentation on Friday, September 10 at the Seaboard Station in Raleigh, Doris and I decided that it was an important cause that the Oakwood Inn B & B should support. It is aligned with our position on sustainability and protecting our finite valuable resources. Along with our other “Go Green” policies, we believe that we can help this wonderful cause. Check out their website and join. http://www.neuseriver.org/

OAKWOOD INN B & B's ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY - Going Green
Go Green! Sustainability. Eco-friendly. The Oakwood Inn Bed & Breakfast has been environmentally responsible since before Doris and I purchased the Inn in September of 2001. We have always been conservative in our use of natural resources because we know that they are a finite supply and if not used efficiently and effectively, will eventually run out. We ask our guests to please join us and help us be GREEN by being mindful of Mother Nature’s Resource supplies.

Below are many of the things we do at the Oakwood Inn B & B to be GREEN. About a third of which were done in the 1990’s by previous owners of the Inn.

1. Recycle
We participate in the City Recycling program for cans. Plastic, and paper goods.

2. We encourage our guest to also participate by using the same towels and bedding when staying for more than one night. We also use a front load high efficiency wash machine to reduce water usage.

3. We have low flow shower heads.

4. We turn off the room fireplace during warmer months typically from April to November to save fossil fuels.

5. We have programmable thermostats for our three furnaces/air conditioners. The furnaces are high efficiency. Two of the A/C units were replaced in the last 3 years so they are a SHEER 12 & 14 value.

6. We adhere to the City of Raleigh’s water restriction plan regarding lawn and flower watering.

7. We re-use the plastic shopping bags and return many to the store. We also use cloth shopping bags which are reusable.

8. We use foods from local growers whenever possible. (State Farmers Market)

9. Any water left in the guest room pitchers is used to water indoor and outdoor potted flowers.

10. We encourage our guests to walk or use a bicycle rickshaw when going to downtown’s restaurants, attractions, and interests. Raleigh Rickshaw is the name of the bicycle rickshaw service. Check out their website: www.raleighrickshaw.com

11. If needed the guests can take a free daily bus service that is provided by hybrid busses. The hybrids cut fuel consumption.

12. We only have one copy of the local newspaper and USA Today which cuts down on duplicate copies for each guest room which reduces excessive waste. We offer free WiFi so you can read your news online with no extra fees added to your bill.

13. We planted our own vegetable and fruit garden for the Inn. Any excess amounts that we can not use will be taken to Logan Trading Co (Logan’s Nursery) who in turn will donate to the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle which help feed families in need.
In addition, we will be using worms to turn most of our organic garbage into worm castings (manure) which is a natural and efficient fertilizer for the vegetable and flower gardens as well as our lawn. All natural.

Upcoming Things To Do In Raleigh

Stay out late and stay a night at The Oakwood Inn Bed & Breakfast. Make a date of it!

Goodnights Comedy Club
Below are some Comics coming into Raleigh. Check out Goodnights website for more details.
http://www.goodnightscomedy.com

Andy Kindler

Thursday, September 16 - Sunday, September 19

• Celebrity Judge on NBC's Last Comic Standing
• CBS’s “Late Show with David Letterman”
• "The Daily Show" and “Everybody Loves Raymond”
• Ubiquitous host of Comedy Central

Ben Bailey

Thursday, September 23 - Saturday, September 25

• Discovery Channel's "Cash Cab"
• Comedy Central Presents
• The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
• Last Call with Carson Daley

With Special Guest, Mike Stankiewicz

Jim Norton

Thursday, Sept. 30 - Saturday, Oct. 2

• HBO's 'Down and Dirty with Jim Norton'
• CBS' 'The Late Show with David Letterman' and NBC's 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno'
• 'Opie & Anthony Radio Show'


Triangle Segway Tours

TOURS: Triangle Segway's guided Segway tours will get you up close to Raleigh’s points of interest, and unlike a walking tour, you'll be able to cover much more ground as you "glide" from place to place. The tours are fully narrated too, so you'll learn lots of interesting facts and stories about Raleigh's history.
Just Google Triangle Segway Tours in Raleigh. Check out the website.