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MERCURY RETROGRADE & OTHER EXCUSES: The cave has a door, Bestie, come back out before the 'Hermit Era' becomes permanent
September is not a gentle month, so strap in for a collective reading from Seph Wylder.

Seph Wylder
Sep 97 min read


ROOM ON THE WALL: Inside the Gallery at DREAMS, where ILM's young and working artists share a wall—and nobody takes a cut
Back in March, DREAMS Center for Arts Education hosted a veteran art show. When the show came down, artist Loraine Scalamoni left two pieces behind for a stretch while she was out of town, and DREAMS kept an eye on them. A few Dreamers—what DREAMS calls their students—wandered in...
Kenna Stacks
Sep 89 min read


THE DATING APP MODERATE: When Dating Profiles Get Political
Artwork by Laurel Bailey Wait, why am I doing this again? That was my first thought as I opened the App Store and, against my better judgment, downloaded a dating app. The little cloud icon helpfully informed me that yes, I had downloaded this app before. More than once, in fact. Within seconds, the familiar black-and-white logo was back on my home screen, smugly reminding me that we'd done this dance before. The app greeted me with a cheerful reminder: "Your profile is a gli
Alex
Sep 83 min read


HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH? The hidden health costs of climate change
Climate change does not arrive in communities where everyone starts from the same place. It compounds the challenges faced by people who already have fewer resources, fewer protections, and fewer opportunities to recover.
Lillian Engel
Aug 317 min read


PICTURE THIS: encore’s 'Still Rolling’ launch party photos
encore’s third launch party is a wrap—keep an eye out for your copy around town!

encore
Aug 241 min read


FIXING CONGRESS: The clarion call to American citizens
Rachel Lewis Hilburn talks ‘Fixing Congress’ series with Michael Johnson, a former journalist who worked on the Ford White House staff and served as press secretary and chief of staff to House Republican leader Bob Michel.

Rachel Lewis Hillburn
Aug 76 min read


FIXING CONGRESS PT. 3: Senate no longer “the saucer that cools the tea,” so what reforms are needed?
Welcome to Enconversation, Fixing Congress Part 3 with Rachel Lewis Hilburn. Listen or read the first two parts of this interview at FIXING CONGRESS PT. 1: Compromise, collegiality, and the shift to vitriol and FIXING CONGRESS PT. 2: Political power and the media.

Rachel Lewis Hillburn
Aug 68 min read


PICTURE THIS: Wilco doesn't disappoint at GLA
As a Wilco fan of many years, Tom Dorgan says this latest show at GLA reminded him why he keeps coming back. Two sets, deep cuts, and Kotche's drums breaking loose in the middle of a ballad. Hard to ask for more out of an evening at Greenfield Lake.

Tom Dorgan
Jul 312 min read


ALL JAWS & NO TEETH: It’s not just the shark that’s broken
While the script of ‘The Shark is Broken’ is tough to chew, Chase Harrison finds the production and cast do their best to deliver.

Chase Harrison
Jul 166 min read


DIG INTO HISTORY: Meet the diligent locals who work with private landowners and developers to discover and preserve Wilmington's history
The completely volunteer-driven Wilmington Public Archaeology Corps (PAC) is out under the streets writing history from the ground up.

Matt Thies
Jun 258 min read


GREEN SKIES, PARTLY CLOUDY: Getting into the weeds with a new dispensary, prohibition and North Carolina’s Farm Bill
Queen Anne Suppliers had its soft opening earlier in May, and owner Britton Edwards shares how life led to this booming yet still controversial business before his grand opening on June 20.

Shannon Rae Gentry
Jun 128 min read


FASHION FADES, BUT STYLE IS SUSTAINABLE: The vision behind Wilmington's Summer Solstice Style Show
The Summer Solstice Style Sustainability Show takes place June 21 at Tap Yard.

Sewit Mesfen
Jun 117 min read


SUSTAINABILITY IN STYLE: Trash’n Fash’n returns with fantasy, sustainability, and student leadership at the center
Enjoy this year’s Trash’n Fash’n complete with food trucks and vendors at Perennial Harbor on Saturday, June 20 at 6 p.m.

Sewit Mesfen
Jun 114 min read


PUT ON A SONG THAT MOVES YOU: Music and movement at Recess by Bevin Prince
At Recess by Bevin Prince, the mission is simple: their aim is “bring back play” in a way that elevates and uplifts a community. Offering 45 minute, high-intensity workouts focused on wellness, positivity, community, and fun, it’s a place that makes this promise: you’ll never be picked last at Recess.

Kate Barber
Jun 98 min read


PRWINCEZZ PRWOFILE: Meet ILM drag queen Prwincezz Malaysia Kay
With her roots in Leland, NC, Prwincezz Malaysia Kay takes more than just the stage. She forms a community of folks ready to celebrate and embrace themselves.

Samantha Hill
Jun 84 min read


ALL FOR ALL: Behind the scenes of 2026's newest Pride event
Cape Queer Pride Fest launches a new Pride party this weekend, June 12-14, in the Brooklyn Arts District, from Flytrap Brewing to Chow Town.
Vasili Moschouris
Jun 87 min read


A SPIKE IN NATURE: Three Pines Project hosts Volleyball Tournament Fundraiser on June 6
This week, Three Pines Project is hosting its first-ever volleyball fundraiser tournament, happening on June 6 at Capt'n Bill’s.

Shannon Rae Gentry
Jun 13 min read


MERCURY RETROGRADE AND OTHER EXCUSES: Come out, come out, wherever you've been hiding
A Collective Reading on Visibility, Becoming, and Why the Cosmos Will Not Let You Stay Small Anymore

Seph Wylder
May 297 min read


WOMEN WHO ROCK ILM: We’ve only scratched the surface
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.

Samantha Hill
May 206 min read


DAUGHTERS OF THUNDERSTORMS: Rising Appalachia rolls into Greenfield Lake May 10
This touring season brings Rising Appalachia to Greenfield Lake on Sunday as they prepare to release a forthcoming album in October 2026.

Shannon Rae Gentry
May 711 min read
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