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MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS: All aboard a post-show chat
The dress rehearsal of Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express” sets the stage for an entertaining murder mystery for audiences.
Cathy Street
14 hours ago6 min read


1931: Nine African American boys. Seven white boys. Two white girls. One big lie.
"The Scottsboro Boys,” produced by Techmoja Dance and Theatre Company, opens this Friday, Feb. 6 with a dynamic cast to bring urgency and humanity to a story too often marginalized or forgotten.
Cathy Street
6 days ago3 min read


BEYOND LOCAL: Gwenyfar Rohler returns to encore with new pitches in 2026
Gwenyfar Rohler returns to encore pages but not for the longtime encore column, Live Local...

Gwenyfar Rohler
6 days ago8 min read


TIDES OF CHANGE: The Starry Messenger
Welcome to Tides of Change, encore’s grant-funded series that brings together a team of artists and actors, river-keepers and filmmakers, writers and editors, intent on bringing local climate change information to you in more ways than the printed page.
John Wolfe
7 days ago5 min read


LOCAL BOOKSTORES: Exactly what we need right now
There are few things as connective as a reader who resonates with a book they love. Having a space to discuss that connection and someone to talk to who may feel the exact same way is important in both building relationships within the community and feeling less alone; two things we could all benefit from.
Stephen Rosenberg
7 days ago6 min read


PEEK BEHIND THE CURTAIN: Touring the heart of Wilmington theatre
Thalian Hall offers a variety of tour options, for more information and to book a tour visit thalianhall.org/tours
Zach Peschl
7 days ago3 min read
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