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SPEAKING OF TREES: What North Carolinians have to learn from our state’s iconic trees
Rachel Lewis Hilburn and Andy Wood, host a short-form series called “Speaking of Trees,” set to air on PBS’s Sci NC on October 9.

Claudia Crook
Sep 306 min read


ANOTHER FALL WITH Y’ALL: The road to Shakori Hills calls
Shakori does a really good job of generational and genre intersection, like a family patchwork quilt that’s less concerned with trends and perfect seams, but focused rather on the warmth it provides your body and heart during cold winters.

Shannon Rae Gentry
Sep 305 min read


POWERFUL PRODUCTION: UNCW Riot Grrrls 'Measure for Measure' exposes and delights
This "Measure for Measure" production is an expression of art, not a stunt casting gimmick. Where all productions in 1600s were staged with all male casts, here these Riot Grrrls show anything that the boys can do the girls can match.

Chase Harrison
Sep 296 min read


IN MEMORIAM: Celebrating the life of Nickolas James David Fenner
Wilmington remembers Nickolas James David Fenner, followed by a celebration of life at the Thalian Hall ballroom on Friday, Sept. 26.

Steve Vernon
Sep 236 min read


VALKYRIES ROAR: A preview of UNCW's all-female production of 'Measure for Measure'
The Riot Grrl concept found its footing in the underground art scenes of early '90s. Now its punk-rock aesthetics and femme tones with carry Shakespeare's 'Measure for Measure' to the UNCW Main Stage.

Chase Harrison
Sep 225 min read


CRAFT CONNECTION: New book guides in crafts that connect seasons, land, and art
Local author Deb Bowen co-wrote "Crafting the Wheel of the Year," available now.

Chris Ponds
Sep 222 min read


CREATIVE SPIRITS: Time to create possibility
If you, too, feel like you’re dangerously close to empty, Shannon Rae Gentry asks: Where and how do you refill your cup … err pot, or whatever holds the water, or energy, or soul, that keeps you cooking?

Shannon Rae Gentry
Sep 212 min read


ROCK SOLID: The power of pause, privilege, and purpose in peace
After rattling events on our college campus and community, Shannon Rae Gentry writes about the power of pause, privilege, and purpose in peace.

Shannon Rae Gentry
Sep 195 min read


CELEBRATE IN STYLE: Wilmington Fashion Week returns to the runway Sept. 24-28
Wilmington Fashion Week struts back onto the scene Sept. 24-28 after five years with a totally revamped reintroduction. Sewit Mesfen interviews veteran WFW designer Lucy Cherry coastal and fall-inspired line.

Sewit Mesfen
Sep 173 min read


UNPRECEDENTED STRENGTH: Wilmington’s Responsive Heart 20 Years After Katrina
In the face of tragedy, Wilmington banded together 20 years ago with love, camaraderie, empathy, and determination. Now, that unprecedented strength in the face of unfathomable tragedy may be the very strength we’ll need again and again.

Matt Thies
Sep 164 min read


A COLLECTIVE, CELLULAR EXPERIENCE: Wilmington Symphony Orchestra debuts 'A New Era' and season
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra celebrates a “A New Era" this Saturday at Wilson Center with conductor Dr. Peter Askim features the premiere of [ n e w w o r k ] by Algernon Robinson, along with Kauyumari by Gabriela Ortiz and Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64 by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

Shannon Rae Gentry
Sep 156 min read


PICTURE THIS: Port City Jerry Day 2025
Collectively, we have weathered a long, stormy week (err... lifetime?) in the world and I feel gratitude for a mild—dare I say, chill—evening of belonging and togetherness at Port City Jerry Day in our community's outdoor park and amphitheater.

Shannon Rae Gentry
Sep 132 min read


PICTURE THIS: Songs of Peace
Songs of Peace hits the right notes at Waterline. Check out photos from Kyle Grossman.

Shannon Rae Gentry
Sep 31 min read


COMMUNITY COMIC: Comic strip contest winner
We’re with David Sylvester, winner of Encore’s Comic Contest! He is a recent implant, finally settling here after living in almost every...

Giancarlo D’Alessandro
Sep 36 min read
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