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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, FEATURE SIDEBAR, Music

SHOWING SOME MUSCLE: Rob Aldridge brings a price of Muscle Shoals to Port City’s Bourgie Nights

Lots of rock and soul has come out of Muscle Shoals, Alabama. A great deal of musical history can be attributed to Muscle Shoals Sound Studio and FAME Studio. The Rolling Stones, Etta James, Eric Clapton, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers, and countless others have emerged with nothing less than career bests and golden records. Alabama singer-songwriter Rob Aldridge grew up about an hour east … Continue reading SHOWING SOME MUSCLE: Rob Aldridge brings a price of Muscle Shoals to Port City’s Bourgie Nights

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, FEATURE SIDEBAR, Film, Music

VISION OF SOUND: Visual/Sound/Walls continues to grow with Cucalorus Film Festival

This year’s Visual/Sound/Walls portion of the 22nd annual Cucalorus Film Festival is its most robust yet. With 36 videos, it features just as many (or more) talented regional, national and international musicians and performing artists as filmmakers. Curator, event coordinator and all-around music-video enthusiast Johnny Gray says each video will transition beautifully on the screen—with help from projectionist Matt Hedt, technical coordinator Aaron Cavazos, and … Continue reading VISION OF SOUND: Visual/Sound/Walls continues to grow with Cucalorus Film Festival

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FEATURE SIDEBAR, News, News

MEET THE CANDIDATE: Getting to know Republican County Commission candidate Dr. Derrick Hickey

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 the same questions. This week meet Dr. Derrick Hickey. Continue reading MEET THE CANDIDATE: Getting to know Republican County Commission candidate Dr. Derrick Hickey

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FEATURE SIDEBAR, News, News

MEET THE CANDIDATE: Getting to know Republican County Commission candidate Woody White

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

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MEET THE CANDIDATE: Getting to know Republican County Commission candidate Patricia Kusek

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

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