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UNIFYING THE DIVIDE: Wilmington’s Gathering for Peace welcomes open-minded responses to political and civil unrest

A lot of folks are still recovering from November’s election results—not to mention the awkward divide experienced during Thanksgiving family gatherings across the nation. While collectively catching our breath from the overindulgence of Grandma’s stuffing and passionate rhetoric, ILM resident Lauren Krouse has been focused on finding peace during such civil and political unrest. “[My family and I] tried to reach across the aisle,” she tells, … Continue reading UNIFYING THE DIVIDE: Wilmington’s Gathering for Peace welcomes open-minded responses to political and civil unrest

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UNTIL IT CLICKS: The Menders head to Reggie’s for weekend show

Hear some of The Menders latest work this weekend at Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern, also featuring Slomo Dingo and The Halves. Upon release in February, The Menders’ latest record “Nina” will also be available for purchase at shows as CDs or online at themendersnc.com. Continue reading UNTIL IT CLICKS: The Menders head to Reggie’s for weekend show

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FROM MOTOWN TO CAROLINAS: Elise Testone will play The Whiskey the day after Thanksgiving

“We are just so happy to spend Thanksgiving in Wilmington and then play music and celebrate with the city the next day,” singer-songwriter Elise Testone says of touring throughout the holidays. Testone and her band will play at The Whiskey in downtown Wilmington this Friday, Nov. 25, at 10 p.m. “You can dance off all that turkey,” Testone quips, “with the grooves and soul that … Continue reading FROM MOTOWN TO CAROLINAS: Elise Testone will play The Whiskey the day after Thanksgiving

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Do-gooders, EXTRA & FEATURES, Feature, FEATURE MAIN

CHANGING CLIMATE: Film and speaker series takes on agriculture and water pollution

Climate change has been a growing issue of concern worldwide for decades. It was only in 2015 the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) adopted the Paris Agreement, which just went into effect on Nov. 4. It helps combat greenhouse gases attributed to climate change; however, public education and awareness of what causes and impacts the climate are still crucial in the United … Continue reading CHANGING CLIMATE: Film and speaker series takes on agriculture and water pollution

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THE LAST OF AN ERA? ‘Gip’ documentary showcases unique tale of bluesman and his juke joint

Patrick Sheehan’s new documentary, “Gip,” which is scheduled to show at the 22nd annual Cucalorus Film Festival on Friday, Nov. 11, uncovers the story of bluesman Henry ‘Gip’ Gipson and his beloved Gip’s Place. Continue reading THE LAST OF AN ERA? ‘Gip’ documentary showcases unique tale of bluesman and his juke joint

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DREAMING BIG: Onward, Soldiers will debut a new EP at the Carolina Pine Music Festival

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

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ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK: Second Skin Vintage hosts second annual Vampire’s Ball in its witch’s lair this Saturday

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

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FULLY FOCUSED: The Record Company will play Wilmington’s Throne Theater

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

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2016 PARKS BOND: $30.4 million parks bond and proposed projects

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

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GRIPPING GOOD TIMES: A rundown of where ghosts and goblins can get their tricks and treats this Halloween

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

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