THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Thursday, October 6, 1994 TAG: 9410050148
SECTION: SUFFOLK SUN PAGE: 18 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: BY FRANK ROBERTS, STAFF WRITER
LENGTH: Medium: 77 lines
Without a doubt, the most important museum exhibit in our area is the permanent display of mementoes and memorabilia on the life and times of former Gov. Mills E. Godwin Jr.
The very impressive display is on the second floor of Riddick's Folly.
Another interesting offering will be a World War II exhibit concentrating on the war in the Pacific, at the Rochelle-Prince House in Courtland.
The Southampton Agriculture and Forestry Museum, in that town, has been offering a look at the European Theater of the war.
There are a lot of things happening in October.
RAWLS MUSEUM
An exhibit of paintings of literary figures, by Mary Soucek, continues through Oct. 15.
Oct. 11 - A six-week watercolor class begins. The instructor is Jim Pittman. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost for members is $25 per workshop or $120 for the entire course. The cost for non-members is $35 or $180.
Oct. 18 - A basic drawing class will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. It is for children from 8 to 14. The instructor is Gail Saunders. The cost is $20 for members, $25 for others. The class meets Mondays for four weeks.
Oct. 21 - A Virginia Museum workshop, with artist Mara Scrupe, presents ``Perspective - An Architectural Rendering.'' The exhibit is free for members, $5 for others. The hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Oct. 21 - The open Rawls Art Regional Photography Show starts and continues through Nov. 26. Entries can be brought to the Rawls Library from Oct. 12 to 14. Call the office for entry forms.
Oct. 25 - A Virginia Museum lecture, with Malcolm Cormack, will be offered at 7:30 p.m. The topic is ``Turner and Romantic Landscapes.'' J.M.W. Turner is a British artist. There is no charge for this event.
SUFFOLK MUSEUM
``A History of Education in Nansemond County and the City of Suffolk'' continues through Sunday.
Oct. 16 - The Suffolk Juried Art Show begins with a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Music will be provided by harpist Melissa Anderson of Hampton. Champagne will be served.
Oct. 20 - The museum and the Suffolk Art League will offer a three-part ``Art History/Art Literacy'' illustrated lecture series. It will be offered at 1 p.m. and Oct. 27 and Nov. 3. The lecturer is George Tussing, assistant professor of Art History at Tidewater Community College. A registration fee of $5 covers all the lessons.
Oct. 21 - ``Handbuilding With Clay,'' sponsored by the Suffolk Art League. Also will be offered Oct. 28, Nov. 4 and 18. The hours are 10 a.m. to noon. The cost is $42 for Art League members, $50 for others. All materials are included. Linda Bunch is the instructor.
Oct. 25 - A pastel class for beginners and those who have had some experience will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost is $25. The instructor will be announced later.
Oct. 26 - A photography class will be held Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. through Nov. 16. The cost is $25. The instructor is Pam Host.
RIDDICK'S FOLLY
The Mills E. Godwin Jr. Permanent Exhibit is open to the public. Two rooms on the second floor feature papers and memorabilia covering his public and private life. There is no cost.
``History of Suffolk's Education System'' continues through Nov. 9.
ROCHELLE PRINCE HOUSE
An exhibit, now open, features events of the Pacific Theater during World War II. It will run through Dec. 7, Pearl Harbor Day.
SOUTHAMPTON MUSEUM
An exhibit on the European Theater during World War II, continues through Pearl Harbor Day.
WAKEFIELD FOUNDATION
``Artists Reunited'' continues through Oct. 30 featuring the works of Barbara Grizzard Barham and environmental sculptor, Willy Wilmoth.
ISLE OF WIGHT MUSEUM
An exhibit of Civil War memorabilia is open to the public. The semi-permanent display is in the museum's basement. by CNB