August Concerts If you’ve been waiting to treat yourself to a summer concert or two or a movie under the stars, this is the month to indulge. An amazing array of talent awaits you in the Museum Park Theater. Bring your picnic and make it a night to remember.
An Evening with Gillian Welch
Wednesday, August 3 | 8 pm
Stunning reviews for Gillian Welch’s new CD The Harrow and the Harvest and her first major tour in nearly a decade. Tickets are going fast. Get ready for the performance by listening to Gillian Welch and David Rawlings' recent Fresh Air interview with Terry Gross.
An Evening with Leo Kottke
Saturday, August 6 | 8 pm
One of America’s iconic guitarists, Leo Kottke brings his signature sound to the Park Theater for an evening of great music and storytelling. Kottke’s virtuosity on both six- and 12-string guitar has mesmerized audiences for decades, and his “Armadillo” album, released in 1969, remains a beloved classic.
Music/Movie Combo
Battlefield Band, followed by the screening of The Illusionist
Saturday, August 13 | 8 pm
Bearing bagpipes, fiddles, and more, Scotland’s premier roots-music band returns to the Park Theater stage with dazzling songs and tunes that provide the perfect warm-up to Sylvain Chomet’s poignant animated feature The Illusionist, a tale of a French magician who starts life anew in the Scottish Highlands. Four-star review by Roger Ebert.
Coming up the last weekend of August Inception
Friday, August 26 | 8:30 pm
This mind-bending masterpiece by The Dark Knight’s Christopher Nolan was meant to open the 2011 Outdoor Cinema series but fell victim to an electrical storm. Fortunately, we left an opening at the end of the season just in case. Carolina Chocolate Drops
Saturday, August 27 | 8 pm
A homecoming celebration for the Triangle’s Grammy-winning roots-music sensation, featuring two new members of the band. | Outdoor Cinema 
Rango
Friday, August 5 | 9 pm
Roger Ebert says Rango “is some kind of a miracle: an animated comedy for smart moviegoers, wonderfully made, great to look at, wickedly satirical, and (gasp!) filmed in glorious 2-D.” Don’t miss the special activities and giveaways for kids starting at 7:30.
Our Hospitality
Friday, August 12 | 9 pm
A Buster Keaton silent-movie classic with live piano accompaniment by David Drazin, one of the world’s best improvisational players. It’s chock-full of Keaton’s hilarious stunts and comedic set pieces.
The Social Network
Friday, August 19 | 8:30 pm
A strong Oscar contender for Best Picture, the movie is a riveting account of Mark Zuckerberg’s ruthless quest to develop the most powerful social-networking engine in the world, becoming America’s youngest billionaire in the process.
Calling all Tweeps!
The Museum is hosting its first Tweetup in conjunction with The Social Network. Social media geeks and tweeps alike join us at 7pm on August 19 for socializing, networking, giveaways, and good times. Registration is required and cost includes a movie ticket. And don’t forget to follow us and like us.
Back to the Future
Saturday, August 20 | 8:30 pm
The NCMA Contemporaries are pleased to take you back to the past with the presentation of a 1980s classic, starring Christopher Lloyd and Michael J. Fox at his finest.
Additional Information Picnics are always welcome, and at summer concerts Iris, the Museum Restaurant, provides a varied and delicious menu including a selection of fine wines and beers. Concessions are offered for all films.
If you plan on sitting on the lawn for a concert or movie, don't forget your blankets and folding chairs. But remember to leave your pets at home, as they are not allowed in the amphitheater.
Be sure to check out additional information such as our weather policy and rules regarding food and alcohol. Box Office Tickets are available online, at the Museum Box Office in East Building, or by calling (919) 715-5923.
The Museum Box Office opens 90 minutes prior to all outdoor performances and films. No refunds or exchanges, unless event is canceled due to adverse weather conditions. |
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