Donavon Frankenreiter Greenfield Lake Amphitheater 1941 Amphitheater Drive Greenfield Park 7/24, 6:30 p.m. $25 Though West vs. East Coast beach music may not rival the degree of hip-hop and rap animosity, quite the opposite, each side conveys the harmonic sounds of oceans and shore in slightly different fashions: here, there’s a lot of shag, rhythm and blues, whereas our West Coast brethren evolved from pop-infused … Continue reading Surfin’ and Rockin’:
Kornerstone Bistro 8262 Market St. 910-686-2296 http://www.kornerstonebistro.com Casual-fine dining experiences beckon foodies throughout Wilmington. As I live in the downtown area, I often default to one of the many wonderful restaurants within walking distance of my house. It’s perfect because I can grab coffee, dinner, ice cream and fudge all without setting foot in a car. The downside to downtown life is that I often … Continue reading Digging out of Downtown:
Elizabeth’s Pizza 4304 1/2 Market St. 910-251-1005 http://www.elizabethspizzawilmington.com Though I arrived in wilmington a few short months ago, I am familiar with the area and some of her offerings: beaches, festivals, the film industry presence. As an undergrad from UNC-Pembroke from 2001 to 2005, it was crucial to make the quick trip to Wilmington every now and then. Elizabeth’s was embedded in my friends’ hearts … Continue reading A Tried and True Local Spot:
NC Fourth of July Festival Naturalization Ceremony July 3, 4 p.m. • Free Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn Southport • http://www.nc4thofjuly.com As July fourth approaches, Americans prepare to celebrate their independence and patriotism by way of fireworks, red, white and blue flag cakes, and tons of hamburgers and hot dogs. However, countless Americans-to-be will celebrate their first Independence Day as official U.S. citizens and rejoice in … Continue reading Let Freedom Ring!
With summer in full swing and people coming from all over the state and country to visit Wilmington’s pristine beaches, it’s easy to forget what it takes to protect those beaches and waters so near and dear to locals and visitors. No one wants to see cigarette butts or soda cans in the vacation photos, nor does a child’s first impression of the beach need … Continue reading Singing Their Praises:
by Shannon Rae Gentry The Family Hammer 16 Taps • 127 Princess Street 6/18, 9 p.m. – midnight Tickets: $5 at door Societies across the globe and through the ages have one undisputable commonality: music. The styles and sounds have always varied, and eventually were separated into genres and sub-genres. Exactly when bluegrass was labeled as such is not certain, but it started in the … Continue reading Progressive Bluegrass:
Battleship Beach Music Festival Battleship Park 6/11, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Tickets: $18-$22 http://www.battleshipnc.com A n American veteran, part of an elite class and still in prime fighting condition, the Battleship NC (BB55) is celebrating 50 years moored in Wilmington. Everyone is invited to the Battleship Bash this weekend for their Beach Music Festival. The Battleship considered many different options of events to hold … Continue reading Battleship Days:
The Rosebuds Brooklyn Arts Center 516 North 4th Street 6/10, 8 p.m. • $10/adv., $12/day of http://www.brooklynartscenternc.com Wilmington has given birth to a plethora of musicians and artists—each of whom grow and develop a unique craft, which they eventually share with the rest of the state, country and even world. But Dorothy said it best:“There’s no place like home.” The indie-rock duo, The Rosebuds, … Continue reading There’s No Place Like Home:
Shakespeare on the Green Greenfield Lake Amphitheater The Temptest: Fri. – Sun. with Thur. June 23. 5/27-6/16, 8 p.m. Much Ado About Nothing: 6/3-26, 8 p.m. • Free Enchanted forests of mystery and suspense; enduring tales of love, comedy and drama—the storytellers of all storytellers will be honored this week in Wilmington: Shakespeare. The 19th annual Cape Fear Shakespeare on the Green festival welcomes to … Continue reading In Memoriam:
Cape Fear Comedy Festival May 18-21 • $8-$45 Soapbox Laundro-Lounge 255 N. Front Street http://www.capefearcomedyfestival.com Side-splitting laughter, courtesy of talented stand-up comedians and improv groups from across the country, will have Wilmington in stitches at the 2011 Cape Fear Comedy Festival. Co-founded by Matt Ward and Timmy Sherrill, the event is a four-day independently run improv, sketch and stand-up soiree, taking place this week. Ward, who started as … Continue reading Laughing Ahead:
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