Author: Shannon Rae Gentry

I’m a writer, collaborator, and community-minded creative working to reimagine encore magazine, our region’s longest-running alt-weekly, not just as a newspaper, but as a shared space where culture, civic life, and local voices meet.
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WADING THROUGH THE WATER: Local rally for clean water and official meeting and press conference with Chemours provides few answers on clean drinking water across the Cape Fear

Originally published in encore magazine, July 15, 2017 Earlier today, June 15, encore’s John Wolfe was settled in at the New Hanover County Government Center during the closed meeting between Chemours, Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, NHC county and NC state officials, folks from the Department of Environmental Quality, and others. Meanwhile Shannon Rae Gentry was at the Rally For Clean Water at Riverfront Park … Continue reading WADING THROUGH THE WATER: Local rally for clean water and official meeting and press conference with Chemours provides few answers on clean drinking water across the Cape Fear

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What’s in a Name?

Folks who came out to May 27’s Robert Randolph and the Family Band performance at Throne Theater likely noticed some changes. Randolph played on a newly resurfaced stage; new risers were installed to improve line-of-sight from the balcony; new sound systems and equipment were among the renovations new owner Dr. Damian Brezinski has implemented in recent weeks. “We’re getting to new bathrooms,” Brezinski quips of … Continue reading What’s in a Name?

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Be The Change

Published in encore magazine, May 17, 2017 Robert Randolph and the Family Band just released their fifth studio album, “Got Soul,” in February 2017. During a recent phone interview with encore, Randolph admitted the record was just as fun to make as it is to listen to. When it comes to recording, he has it down to a simple science: “When everybody starts smiling and … Continue reading Be The Change

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Budget Meeting Backlash

Published in encore magazine, May 23, 2017 “One guy said, ‘You probably don’t give a crap what my opinion is…,’” Commissioner Skip Watkins said over the phone, as he quoted a recent voicemail from a constituent. The constituent called in regards to changing the public comment period for the recent budget cuts reflected in New Hanover County’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2017-18. “Close to … Continue reading Budget Meeting Backlash

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BUILDING CONNECTIONS: Dawes’ Taylor Goldsmith talks new songs and live album

The Port City last welcomed Dawes in 2015 after they’re hit record, “All Your Favorite Bands” (released on the band’s independent label, HUB Records) came out; it was praised around the country. Back then, encore spoke with Griffin Goldsmith (drums and background vocals) prior to their Brooklyn Arts Center gig. He said they were trying to capture a Dawes show, admitting: “It’s not easy to … Continue reading BUILDING CONNECTIONS: Dawes’ Taylor Goldsmith talks new songs and live album

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