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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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