DOWN AND DIRTY: The Dirty White Rags head to Satellite with Dylan Drake
Shannon gets the deets on local band Dirty White Rags, playing Satellite this weekend. Continue reading DOWN AND DIRTY: The Dirty White Rags head to Satellite with Dylan Drake
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.
PIECE BY PIECE: Jewel’s latest tour lands at the Cape Fear Stage
Jewel talks writing her memoir and continuing her music career 20 years after her breakout album. Continue reading PIECE BY PIECE: Jewel’s latest tour lands at the Cape Fear Stage
IN THE MOMENT: Anders Osborne heads to Wilmington’s BAC with a slew of new music
Anders Osborne will play Brooklyn Arts Center on Wednesday, Feb. 17 Continue reading IN THE MOMENT: Anders Osborne heads to Wilmington’s BAC with a slew of new music
FEEDING THE FUTURE: Chef Emeril Lagasse helps raise funds for all-girls academy
Chef Emeril Lagasse lent his skills, talents and more to help raise $264,000 for the Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington (GLOW). Continue reading FEEDING THE FUTURE: Chef Emeril Lagasse helps raise funds for all-girls academy
PRECIOUS PIECES: Silver and gold abound at BAC’s inaugural Precious Metal Jewelry Show
Forty vendors cover a slew of specialties, from goldsmiths to silversmiths, enamelists to glass bead artists, in the inaugural Precious Metals Jewelry Show. Continue reading PRECIOUS PIECES: Silver and gold abound at BAC’s inaugural Precious Metal Jewelry Show
A PROGRESSIVE PLATFORM: Ani DiFranco hits the road for change, sampling new work along the way
DiFranco is touring with Hamell on Trial—each of whom are known for pulling no punches politically. Catch them at Brooklyn Arts Center this Friday. Continue reading A PROGRESSIVE PLATFORM: Ani DiFranco hits the road for change, sampling new work along the way
WHAT’S THE PLAN? Responses from final public hearing for the NC Clean Power Plan held in Wilmington
The people speak out against state government’s approach to the NC Clean Power Plan. Continue reading WHAT’S THE PLAN? Responses from final public hearing for the NC Clean Power Plan held in Wilmington
THE SONG OF HOLIDAY GIVING: L Shape Lot’s annual Toys for Tots fundraising concert continues to grow
L Shape Lot continue their holiday tradition with a Toys for Tots benefit concert this Saturday. Continue reading THE SONG OF HOLIDAY GIVING: L Shape Lot’s annual Toys for Tots fundraising concert continues to grow
CLOSE TO HOME: Rural North Carolina roots run deep within Time Sawyer
Time Sawyer is set to play at Bourgie Nights on Saturday, Dec. 19, with openers Massive Grass and Chasing Opal. Continue reading CLOSE TO HOME: Rural North Carolina roots run deep within Time Sawyer
OPEN TO INTERPRETATION: Dawes’ Griffin Goldsmith talks about their latest hit album and upcoming show at BAC
See Dawes live at the Brooklyn Arts Center on Wednesday night. Opening the show will be Durham Indie folk band, Hiss Golden Messenger. Continue reading OPEN TO INTERPRETATION: Dawes’ Griffin Goldsmith talks about their latest hit album and upcoming show at BAC
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