UNCW Randall Library and encore magazine will host a panel discussion with local AI experts at Discovery Hall 1070 at UNCW on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. for an introductory discussion about artificial intelligence.

Big Dawg Theatre aims for side-splitting laughter over harrowing screams this year when they open “Dracula: A Comedy of Terror” at Thalian's Ruth and Bucky Stein Theatre this coming Thursday, October 16.

With the obvious need for change, it seems Skillmaker is primed to revolutionize an antiquated system. Matt Thies sits down with CEO Robin Cowie to learn more.

Save Sledge Forest has around 12,500 signatures on their petition which they will present at the County Commissioner’s meeting on Monday, October 6. “If I were a county commissioner, I’d think of it as 12,500 votes,” Castle Hayne resident Carrie Bogart notes.

Voting opens October 3: Click on “Vote Now” to watch the finalists’ videos and cast up to one vote per day, per category, for the organization you feel deserves to win.

As your friendly neighborhood eclectic, I tapped into what I hoped you needed to hear most right now (because the universe and I have regular coffee dates where we discuss your business). When I say "tapped in," I mean I ask the universe to tell me what the collective needs to hear, and the message came through loud and clear: fear is keeping you stuck. Same. So, what do we do about it?

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Welcome to Mercury Retrograde and Other Excuses, our little corner of the universe where insight meets irreverence, divine guidance gets a healthy dose of humor, and we explore both the light and those pesky uncomfortable shadows we'd rather ignore. 

Beyond the transparently religious coffee establishments in town, many others are Christian-owned or church-affiliated. Here in the South, faith is a historic and ever-present part of our culture and businesses. But why is it so prominent in coffee shops? 

Songs of Peace will feature five musical acts singing only songs of peace, including The Port CIty Ukuholics, Jesse Stockton, Jesse James DeConto (The Pinkerton Raid) Kelly Zullo, and Nate Gerry. In addition to music, Songs of Peace will offer speakers, interactive art, and poetry.

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.