encore interviews ’To Kill A Mockingbird" actors before the weekend shows and final curtain call on March 1.

Welcome to a new series, where we’ll step into the aisle, off the stage, and behind the curtain, to explore where local theatre lives in the Port City. 

Week one of “Come From Away” was performed at Thalian Hall’s Red Box Theatre. Week two is at the Front Street Theatre.

Justin Heter Pan's latest album “Various Conditions” tunes into a soundscape of western surf rock.

"True Confessions of a Failed Debutante” is a new one-woman show written and performed by Beth Ann Bryant-Richards and blends humor, memory, and cultural observation into a candid hour of theatre.

Daniel Crapanzano takes a look at the first year of a seemingly never ending stream of executive orders and climate policy changes coming out of the White House.

Local artist Janette K Hopper shares her essay ‘Bursting Hearts' and original artworks inspired by the native North Carolina plant Euonymus Americanus—commonly called 'Hearts-a-Bustin.'

Read, share and download the February 2026 issue of The REAL Homeless Herald of ILM

In the second installment of Tides of Change, John Wolfe writes that alll facts all point to one unfortunate conclusion: Life on Earth is in serious trouble, it’s our fault, and we’re running out of time to do something about it.

This is the final week of "White Rabbit Red Rabbit" in the Ruth & Bucky Stein Studio Theatre at Thalian Hall. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Thu-Sat, with Sunday matinees at 3 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 19 through Sunday, Feb. 22.

Randy McQuay discusses the growth of his Mardi Gras celebration in Wilmington, which started in 2016 and returns for Fat Tuesday, Feb., 17 at Waterline from 7-9 p.m.

HPFANGS talks Keith Haring and “I Heart ILM” event on Feb. 14 at Savard Beer & Board.

Wilmingtonian and writer Deb Bowen joins the WilmingtoNColor bus tour ahead of their Annual Black His/Her-Story Month Carnival on February 21.

‘White Rabbit Red Rabbit’ runs in the Ruth & Bucky Stein Studio Theatre, opening this Thursday, February 12 and runs through February 22.

The dress rehearsal of Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express” sets the stage for an entertaining murder mystery for audiences.

"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.  

Gwenyfar Rohler returns to encore pages but not for the longtime encore column, Live Local...

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.

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.

Thalian Hall offers a variety of tour options, for more information and to book a tour visit thalianhall.org/tours