This week, Three Pines Project is hosting its first-ever volleyball fundraiser tournament, happening on June 6 at Capt'n Bill’s.

A Collective Reading on Visibility, Becoming, and Why the Cosmos Will Not Let You Stay Small Anymore

Samantha Hill spoke with the ladies who make up the female music scene in Wilmington to discuss their current projects and experiences as a woman in music.

This touring season brings Rising Appalachia to Greenfield Lake on Sunday as they prepare to release a forthcoming album in October 2026.

Photographers Tom Dorgan and Eric Vithalani are working hard to capture musical moments through out ILM...

Fronting Life's Immersive Music Experience ft. Mose is Saturday, May 3 at Plaza on Princess. Tickets are $35. Information at frontinglife.com.

For Amanda Adkins, Fleur Couture represents more than a single event—it’s a milestone in her journey as both a creative and a business owner.

Ready to support a new and inventive night out? Don’t Tell Comedy shows are $25 plus fees. Performances are Friday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 19 at 7 p.m.

While the city prepares for the full-fledged festivities of Azalea Fest 2026, the cast and crew of the Thalian Association’s “The Wizard of Oz” are ramping up for the ever dreaded “Hell Week” to begin.

Wilbur & Orville: The Workshop Upstairs is a limited 8-week production about the Wright brothers in a temporary space from April to May.

Big Dawg Productions play about Robert Harrill, “The Hermit of Fort Fisher” at Thalian Hall opens April 2-5 and 9-12.

The No Kings Protests in Wilmington had the largest turnout of the past three protests. The crowd peacefully displayed their freedom of expression in the heart of downtown Wilmington.

Encore intern Jose Cortes Rosas interviews Erik Sugg of The Magpie prior to their March 14 show at Reggie’s.

Emily Burdette will celebrate the release of “This Road I’m On” at Bougie Nights with her full band The Elements.

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

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

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.

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

"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...