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ROCK OF AGES: Opera House Theater rock n’ rolls into the New Year
Chase sits down with Morganna Bridgers, director of Opera House Theater Company’s “Rock of Ages."

Chase Harrison
Dec 30, 20256 min read


NEW YEAR FOR MUSIC MOMENTUM: Drew Massey talks new beginnings ahead of Blue Karma’s release show with The Queen’s Giant
Drew Massey sits down with Mark Herbert ahead of his band Blue Karma’s CD release show with The Queen’s Giant this New Year’s Eve at Bourgie Nights.
Mark Herbert
Dec 29, 20254 min read


RAISE THE BAR: Emilia Torello rewrites the playbook for theatre education in ILM
As Open House on December 17 nears, find all of their offerings, class and workshops at ptptstudio.com.
Tre’ Ricanek
Dec 17, 20255 min read


A GIFT FOR THE SEASON: ‘Ebenezer!’ is a joyful time at Thalian
Chase Harrison is delighted with Frank Trimble’s take on “Ebenezer!” at Thalian.

Chase Harrison
Dec 15, 20256 min read


SANTA CLAUS CONQUERS THE MARTIANS: A post-show chat with Cathy Street and friends
Three theatre enthusiasts were lucky enough to attend opening night of “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians,” produced by Big Dawg Productions at Thalian Hall’s Stein Theatre.
Cathy Street
Dec 14, 20254 min read


DARE TO IMPROV: Laughs and lessons from DareDevil Improv class
DareDevil’s Improv 101 is a six-week introduction to games, skills and techniques to build important “soft skills” often hard to learn.

Shannon Rae Gentry
Dec 12, 20258 min read


HOLIDAY LYRICS & LAUGHS: A Lacy Little Xmas offers absurdist levity in absurd times
A Lacy Little Xmas: Justin Lacy & his Orchestra w/ Ahna Ell & Fake Bros will features lots of songs and laughs on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at North Front Theater

Shannon Rae Gentry
Dec 11, 20254 min read


EBENEZER! Thalian Association sends season’s greetings with a holiday classic
Chase Harrison sits down with Chandler Davis to discuss the soon-to-open musical adaption, “Ebenezer!”

Chase Harrison
Dec 8, 20256 min read


FIXING CONGRESS PT. 2: Political power and the media
Rachel Lewis Hilburn continues her conversation with Michael Johnson on political division and media literacy’s role.

Rachel Lewis Hillburn
Dec 7, 202510 min read


The REAL Homeless Herald of ILM, NC: December 2025
Read, share and download the December 2025 issue of The REAL Homeless Herald of ILM

encore
Dec 7, 20251 min read


WRITTEN FOR SUCCESS: David Dixon’s ‘The Musician’s Gold Mine’ strikes a chord with Mark Herbert
As a fellow gigging musician, Mark Herbert notes how David Dixon's “The Musician's Gold Mine” shares valuable perspectives.
Mark Herbert
Dec 3, 20252 min read


PLANT NATIVE ROOTS: Pick up a free tree at Legion Stadium this Friday and Saturday
PLANT NATIVE : Alliance for Cape Fear Trees host free tree distribution event this Friday and (if you’re lucky) Saturday. Photos by Jeff Hall Photography Having grown up in rural Mount Airy, NC, I now covet the treasures of the natural world that surrounded our single-wide trailer. Acres of trees on land that belonged to my grandfather (and his grandparents); where his three children (including my mother) grew up priming tobacco; and where they would continue to live and buil

Shannon Rae Gentry
Dec 3, 20256 min read


REAL STORIES: Mouths of Babes hosts Open House preview of new documentary works
Mouths of Babes Theatre hosts Open House and Showcase this Sunday at Wilmington’s Hope Recovery Community Center.
Zach Peschl
Dec 2, 20252 min read


STARTUP SENSATIONS: Seven Wilmington startups are finalists for NC Tech Association Awards
Local startups earn nominations for NC Tech Association Awards, and the nominees are...

Matt Thies
Dec 1, 20252 min read


GREAT BALLS OF FUR: Inside Wilmington’s Fur Ball
For 20 years, much longer, most likely, the people behind the Wilmington Fur Ball have worked tirelessly to raise funds for animals.
Vasili Moschouris
Dec 1, 20257 min read
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