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COMEDY, COMMUNITY AND JOY: Willis Richardson Players’ ‘Purlie Victorious’ returns for the MLK Jr. holiday weekend
The Willis Richardson Players will present Ossie Davis’ comedy “Purlie Victorious” from Jan. 16–18, bringing a high-energy production to audiences during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.
Zach Peschl
Jan 134 min read


Copy of The REAL Homeless Herald of ILM, NC: December 2025
Read, share and download the January 2026 issue of The REAL Homeless Herald of ILM

encore
Jan 61 min read


HEAD-BANGING BRILLIANCE: ‘Rock of Ages’ brings the house down
‘Rock of Ages’ is a show for ages—one not to miss.

Chase Harrison
Jan 66 min read


ROCK OF AGES: Opera House Theater rock n’ rolls into the New Year
Chase sits down with Morganna Bridgers, director of Opera House Theater Company’s “Rock of Ages."

Chase Harrison
Dec 30, 20256 min read


NEW YEAR FOR MUSIC MOMENTUM: Drew Massey talks new beginnings ahead of Blue Karma’s release show with The Queen’s Giant
Drew Massey sits down with Mark Herbert ahead of his band Blue Karma’s CD release show with The Queen’s Giant this New Year’s Eve at Bourgie Nights.
Mark Herbert
Dec 29, 20254 min read


RAISE THE BAR: Emilia Torello rewrites the playbook for theatre education in ILM
As Open House on December 17 nears, find all of their offerings, class and workshops at ptptstudio.com.
Tre’ Ricanek
Dec 17, 20255 min read


The REAL Homeless Herald of ILM, NC: December 2025
Read, share and download the December 2025 issue of The REAL Homeless Herald of ILM

encore
Dec 7, 20251 min read


REAL STORIES: Mouths of Babes hosts Open House preview of new documentary works
Mouths of Babes Theatre hosts Open House and Showcase this Sunday at Wilmington’s Hope Recovery Community Center.
Zach Peschl
Dec 2, 20252 min read


GREAT BALLS OF FUR: Inside Wilmington’s Fur Ball
For 20 years, much longer, most likely, the people behind the Wilmington Fur Ball have worked tirelessly to raise funds for animals.
Vasili Moschouris
Dec 1, 20257 min read


The REAL Homeless Herald of ILM, NC: November 2025
Read, share and download the November 3, 2025 issue of The REAL Homeless Herald of ILM

encore
Nov 21, 20251 min read


ON THE HUNT: Find captive documentaries at Cucalorus 31
Cucalorus 31 will have 12 full-feature documentaries at this year's film festival, including 'The Python Hunt.'
Stephen Rosenberg
Nov 6, 20254 min read


SWEET DREAMS: Local sleep wellness company develops fabrics to read brainwaves
Local sleep wellness company, Nuream, began with a mission to improve, provide, and evangelize sleep wellness. Now, they're developing neurosensing fabrics–pillowcases, specifically.

Matt Thies
Nov 4, 20259 min read


HARRINGTON REPERTORY: Asking important questions in questionable times
What we do with our time on this planet is just as important as us being here at all. There are philosophies which say we live to suffer in perpetual search for meaning; certain religions teach that meaning and purpose to be discovered through pious revelation of a divine edict. No matter which you, dear reader, adhere to, the search for meaning is a universal quest. Rose-Mary Harrington has been traveling that journey and has found meaning through her art, play writing to b

Chase Harrison
Nov 4, 20255 min read


WHAT A WEEK: Two events for writers, readers, book lovers alike
Next week, UNCW Writers Week (Nov. 3-7) and North Carolina Writers’ Network Fall Conference (Nov. 7-9) overlap to offer writers and enthusiasts spaces to learn, grow, and enjoy literary storytelling in all forms.

Shannon Rae Gentry
Oct 30, 20255 min read


PEOPLE PACKED: No Kings rally draws another big crowd in downtown ILM
Wilmington's No Kings was one of approximately 2,600 events held nationwide most of which, like ours, remained peaceful.

Shannon Rae Gentry
Oct 27, 20252 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 21, 20256 min read


FUN, FAST FRIGHTS: Big Dawg’s ‘Dracula’ has bite
Big Dawg's 'Dracula' exceeds every single aspect of the theatrical arts. From the talents shaping the multitude of roles on stage, to the numerous unseen hands that allow it to appear so smoothly. I was left in awe.

Chase Harrison
Oct 21, 20256 min read


TO PREDICT A HIDDEN KILLER: Wilmington startup strives to improve global health standards
CEO Dr. Morris Nguyen starts a movement to reduce mortality from sepsis—worldwide.

Matt Thies
Oct 20, 20258 min read


PEEK INSIDE THE COFFIN of 'Dracula: A Comedy of Terror'
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.

Chase Harrison
Oct 15, 20255 min read


GLOBAL 'GRASS: Norway's Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra returns to US, set to play Bourgie Nights
Norway’s Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra band kicks off their fall tour in the US this month. Nearly half of Hayde’s tour dates are in North Carolina, with a stopover in Wilmington at Bourgie Nights on October 23.

Shannon Rae Gentry
Oct 10, 20254 min read
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