At 11:00 on October 9, Ida Moon and Gayle Hughes will present a program called Treasures of the Ocean Reef at the Museum of Coastal Carolina. After a brief introduction about Stuart Ingram and the origin of the museum, the program will focus on the identification and special characteristics of the animals displayed in the museum’s Ocean Reef Gallery, comparing and contrasting the differences between the life-size animal models in the gallery and the real, living creatures. Species to be discussed include remora, dolphin, octopus, flying fish, barracuda, ocean sunfish, manta rays, and sharks. The program includes a craft that is fun for all ages: painting a wooden fish that can be taken home after the program.
Ida Moon has been a resident of Ocean Isle Beach since 1990. She is a retired teacher and was chairman of the OIB Recreation Board for 13 years. Ida now volunteers at Union School and the Museum of Coastal Carolina. Gayle Hughes is also a long-time resident of Ocean Isle Beach and a museum volunteer.
Witness the seven ancient wonders of the world examine the theories of how these wonders were created. Explore the universe’s greatest wonders. This film is narrated by British actor Sean Bean, who played Boromir in the feature film trilogy Lord of the Rings. The film is followed by a live star show.
Follow Mike Brown and his team at CalTech as they uncover dwarf worlds like the remarkably bright Eris; Haumea, an egg-shaped object rotating incredibly fast; and Sedna, whose orbit takes it deep into the far reaches of the Solar System. Is there a new planet beyond these distant objects? Tag along on Mike Brown’s first night searching for the ninth planet at the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii. This film is followed by a live star show.
This film takes a detailed look at how Neal Armstrong made history as the first human to walk on the surface of the moon. Look back on that historic day and the events leading up to it. The film is followed by a live star show.
This is a live star show. The presenter will display the night sky on the planetarium’s dome ceiling and take you on a tour, pointing out the stars, planets, and constellations that are visible in our area. Later, as you are walking along the beach on a clear night, you will be able to recognize by name the celestial sights you see.
Come and enjoy an array of stories inspired by the stars in this relaxing Sunday afternoon star show.
Join this sensory experience unlike any other as live lighting and laser effects accompany classic hits heard through the area’s best sound system.
Experience what it might be like to work on a moon base in this unique immersive game. This is a free event (donations welcome) but reservations are required – call Ingram Planetarium at 910-575-0033 to reserve your spot.
This program concerns North Carolina ocean animal rescue efforts including the Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter and the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. The program will also include a discussion of the largest marine mammal hospital in the world in California that has rescued over 25,000 sea lions and seals. All of these rescue efforts have a similar purpose: rescue, rehabilitation, and release. The program will detail why an animal needs to be rescued, how it is rescued, and what determines if and when the animal is released. The program will have a brief discussion of how the health of ocean animals is connected to the health of the ocean. The program will include an art activity for children.
Will and Allison Smith present Ghosts of Ocean Isle Beach at 6 PM on October 12 at the Museum of Coastal Carolina. Brunswick County has 500 years of recorded history. With history comes great ghost stories. Learn how apparitions sighted on our beaches have preceded text book explanations of German Sailors, Ladies of the Manor, and Spanish Conquistadors. Also, be prepared to hear about some spooky local haunts in this family-friendly presentation.
Will and his wife, Allison, were approached years ago by Fred David and Vern Bender and asked to write a ghost story chapter for their History of Ocean Isle Beach book. Will Smith majored in history during his undergraduate work at the Citadel and Allison loves scary stories. It turned into a wonderful hobby and the two began volunteering their program for museums, POA’s, Wounded Warriors, and school groups. As Will and Allison told their stories, people related their own ghost stories to them, and their collection, combined with research, grew over time. They decided to lead ghost tours in the summer months and also published their own book titled The Dead Don’t Like to be Forgotten; Tales from the South Brunswick Islands. Will and Allison reside in Ocean Isle Beach where they are enjoying a slower pace of life and raising two children.