Wave of Humor Washes into N.C. Maritime Museum

SOUTHPORT – Award-winning author Celia Rivenbark brings her unique blend of Southern humor to a free program hosted by the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport on Tuesday, Nov. 15.

Celia Rivenbark

The Museum offers “Here’s Celia!” as part of the free monthly Third Tuesday Evening Adult Program series, from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Southport Community Building.

“Think Dave Berry with a female point of view,” said one USA Today review.

Rivenbark will share anecdotes and excerpts from her books: “You Don’t Sweat Much for a Fat Girl;” “We’re Just Like You, Only Prettier;” “You Can’t Drink All Day If You Don’t Start in the Morning;” and “Stop Dressing Your 6-Year-Old Like a Skank.”

A native of Duplin County, Rivenbark now resides in Wilmington. To learn more about Rivenbark’s books, column and awards visit www.celiarivenbark.com.

Third Tuesday Adult Evening Programs are made possible with the help of the city of Southport.

Light refreshments will be served. Call the Museum at (910) 457-0003 to register.

The Museum is open Tuesday – Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information visit, www.ncmaritimemuseums.com or call (910) 457-0003.

The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport is located at 204 E. Moore St. The three North Carolina Maritime Museums are the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum located in Hatteras, the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort and the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport.

All three museums are part of the Division of State History Museums in the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources. The N.C. Department of Cultural Resources annually serves more than 19 million people through its 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, the nation’s first state-supported Symphony Orchestra, the State Library, the N.C. Arts Council, and the State Archives.

The N.C. Department of Cultural Resources serves as a champion for North Carolina’s creative industry, which employs nearly 300,000 North Carolinians and contributes more than $41 billion to the state’s economy. To learn more, visit www.ncculture.com.