Onward, Soldiers are ready to debut a new EP and new originals at the Carolina Pine Music Festival this weekend, along with more than three dozen bands playing at five venues from November 4-6. Continue reading DREAMING BIG: Onward, Soldiers will debut a new EP at the Carolina Pine Music Festival
Some folks focus on the gory side of Halloween costumes—the more fake blood and pustules the better. Others shoot for the stars with garbs inspired by their favorite sci-fi characters, or a sexy “fill-in-the-blank,” or punny DIY numbers. I mean, who hasn’t seen a cereal killer? Couple of empty boxes of Special K and Froot Loops. Check. “Bloody” spoons. Check. Halloween costume. Done. Then there … Continue reading ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK: Second Skin Vintage hosts second annual Vampire’s Ball in its witch’s lair this Saturday
Originally published in encore magazine, October 26, 2016 “We’re The Record Company and we play rock ‘n’ roll,” lead singer Chris Vos tells prior to his band’s performances. It’s been his signature greeting to crowds at most shows since their inception in 2011. It’s simple, matter-of-fact, and Vos compares the practice to The Man in Black starting his shows with, “Hello, my name is Johnny … Continue reading FULLY FOCUSED: The Record Company will play Wilmington’s Throne Theater
It was a sunny afternoon outside the Martin Luther King Center on South 8th Street last Thursday. Kids and parents were shuffling in out for various activities. It’s a typical day of after-school productivity, with the exception of an information table set up near the entry. Marian Doherty, program specialist with Wilmington Parks and Recreation, is one of the folks heading the final information session … Continue reading 2016 PARKS BOND: $30.4 million parks bond and proposed projects
Encore’s event calendar is oozing with Halloween-themed events and activities. From haunted houses and trails, to dinner theatre and dancing with the dead, there are plenty of scary (and less scary) scores for adults, kids and the entire family leading up to All Hallows’ Eve. To find more Halloween activities or list events, visit encorepub.com’s calendar. Phobia Haunted Trail Fri.-Sun., now through Oct. 31 Daytime hours: … Continue reading GRIPPING GOOD TIMES: A rundown of where ghosts and goblins can get their tricks and treats this Halloween
There are several issues to consider throughout the election year in NC, especially in New Hanover County: House Bill 2 and LGBT rights, economic growth, community relations, and the list goes on. In the weeks leading up to Nov. 8, election day, encore will publish Q&As with candidates running for local and state offices. Candidates running to represent NHC’s Board of Commission were all sent … Continue reading MEET THE CANDIDATE: Getting to know Republican County Commission candidate Woody White
It’s finally fall. Temperatures have dropped below 60 in the evenings, pumpkin patches have sprouted up all over town, and the countdown to Halloween is officially on. For folks like Angelo Lambiase, October brings more than hot apple cider and harvest festivals; it also marks his favorite time of year when people transform into ghosts, ghouls and witches. “I believe that’s what gave me love … Continue reading HAUNTED ILM: New haunted attraction debuts in Independence Mall parking lot
There are several issues to consider throughout the election year in NC, especially in New Hanover County: House Bill 2 and LGBT rights, economic growth, community relations, and the list goes on. In the weeks leading up to Nov. 8, election day, encore will publish Q&As with candidates running for local and state offices. Candidates for NHC’s Board of Commission were all sent the same … Continue reading MEET THE CANDIDATE: Getting to know Republican County Commission candidate Patricia Kusek
“Now you can’t be everything to everyone, You’ve got to learn to say ‘no.’ Now, how come you’re the one with every solution? You’ve got to learn to say ‘no.’ Now I’m not Superman, I don’t care if you understand. This is where I draw the line, . . . Got to learn to say ‘no.’” It’s not often artists sing to me during interviews, … Continue reading SPREADING POSITIVITY: Edge Michael returns to ILM to celebrate Peter Tosh’s birthday
Talking music with blues legend Jonny Lang. Continue reading SOULFUL RENDERINGS: Jonny Lang headlines Saturday’s Seafood Blues and Jazz Festival
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