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HOLD JOY: Ukrainian Christmas Festival this weekend at Waterline
Finding joy while waiting for peace, the Ukrainian Christmas Festival is this Saturday, Nov. 22, at Waterline.

Shannon Rae Gentry
Nov 205 min read


CONVERSATIONS IN ISOLATION: Meet artist Gadisse Lee during Friday Gallery Walk
Gadisse Lee comes from Raleigh for her artist talk and visit this Friday, Oct. 24, as part of her “Conversations in Isolation” exhibit.

Shannon Rae Gentry
Oct 216 min read


PICTURE THIS: Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival Fall 2025
Photos from Shakori Hills Grassroots Fall Festival.

Tom Dorgan
Oct 161 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


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


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


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


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


BAD Day Music & Arts Fest 2025
The Brooklyn Arts District (BAD) had a full day and night of art and music from Lettuce, Railroad Earth, Yonder Mountain String Band, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, Signal Fire, and more.

Tom Dorgan
Jul 151 min read


HOPE IN RECONSTRUCTION: Ry Small talks 'Tsunami Gift - Shore on Fire'
Ry Small opens his mix-media series "Tsunami Gift – Shore on Fire." His works will remain at Bottega until July 25.

Shannon Rae Gentry
Jun 274 min read


ARTS, COMMUNITY, CONNECTION: Artists rally for encore's revival
“Encore, to me, feels like an opportunity to bridge those gaps and to bring that connection and that community that I think all of us are seeking, even when we don't know how to say it out loud.” - Angela Fernot

Rachel Lewis Hillburn
Jun 88 min read
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