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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

HOLIDAY JOY: ‘Elf: The Musical’ kicks off at Thalian Hall this Friday night

  “Buddy the Elf, what’s your favorite color?” “Santa! I know him! I know him!” “I just like to smile; smiling’s my favorite.” “Christmas is more than just Santa Claus” is actor Jeff Hidek’s favorite quote from Buddy the Elf. Hidek will play the hallmark character—first made famous by Will Ferrell in the 2003 film “Elf”—in Thalian Association’s stage adaptation, “Elf: The Musical,” opening Friday … Continue reading HOLIDAY JOY: ‘Elf: The Musical’ kicks off at Thalian Hall this Friday night

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, Music

QUIET MEDITATIONS: Patrick Carr set to play solo show at Ted’s

“When the Road Darkens” is an apt title for singer-songwriter Patrick Carr’s 2017 EP. While not a sad collection, per se, there’s a soberness to his folksy storytelling and instrumentals. An English major and self-described “book nerd,” Carr’s songs are filled with literary references. One will recognize the nod to the green light from “The Great Gatsby” in “Don’t Let It Break Your Heart.” “I … Continue reading QUIET MEDITATIONS: Patrick Carr set to play solo show at Ted’s

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, Theater

TRULY TAILORED: Holiday ballet celebrates the season at the Wilson Center

  “I know Christmas is coming soon when I find ‘Nutcracker’ sheet music in my mailbox,” muses  Beverly Andrews, concertmaster of the City Ballet Orchestra. “Opening the familiar score is like greeting a favorite old friend again.” Andrews and City Ballet Orchestra members’ homes have been filled with sounds of Sugar Plum Fairies for months. They’ve been preparing the return of “A Carolina Nutcracker” to … Continue reading TRULY TAILORED: Holiday ballet celebrates the season at the Wilson Center

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, Music

ENHANCED DREAMS: Outtake 13 trio play Gravity Records, prep for spring 2020 release

  In 2017 encore spoke with twin sister duo Michaela and Annabelle Sanchez of Entangled Dreams about their second full studio album, “Afterthought.” Their goal at the time was to make an impact with their music. Wanting to move away from session collaborations and find a permanent full band, the two added drummer Calen Barbour and changed their name to Outtake 13 in 2019. Settling … Continue reading ENHANCED DREAMS: Outtake 13 trio play Gravity Records, prep for spring 2020 release

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Art, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

LIGHT AND DARK: Bahola ‘B’ Johnson brews new series of art at PCJ

In 1993, Tim Burton found a way to marry—or at least have fun with—America’s two favorite times of year in “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” It’s a classic tale of Halloweentown’s Jack Skellington discovering Christmas and wanting to share it with his scary world … in all the wrong ways. Originally a poem written by Burton in ‘82 while he was working as an animator at … Continue reading LIGHT AND DARK: Bahola ‘B’ Johnson brews new series of art at PCJ

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, Theater

SEE, HEAR, FEEL: ‘Awakening’ debuts November 22 at Thalian Hall

It’s been a busy couple of weeks for choreographer Alyona Amato. Her piece, “Crook,” was among almost a dozen performances featured in Dance-a-lorus at Cucalorus 25 on November 13. Amato brought her experimental piece to life with fellow dancer and filmmaker Emily Bannerman. Accustomed to collaborating with painters, visual artists and musicians, the Russian-born dancer grew up in Siberia, where she became enamored with dance … Continue reading SEE, HEAR, FEEL: ‘Awakening’ debuts November 22 at Thalian Hall

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, Film, Music

VISUAL POETICS: G Yamazawa joins Shirlette Ammons and Kid Ethnic for Cucalorus’ Visual/Sound/Walls

“I actually came up and was raised by the poetry community in Durham and North Carolina,” says poet and emcee George Masao Yamazawa Jr., a.k.a. G Yamazawa. “So I can kind of speak a little bit more toward  that community, as opposed to the music community. There’s a lot of intersections but it’s just a very tight-knit, family-oriented experience.” Now living in Los Angeles, Yamazawa … Continue reading VISUAL POETICS: G Yamazawa joins Shirlette Ammons and Kid Ethnic for Cucalorus’ Visual/Sound/Walls

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, Theater

WHERE THE PEOPLE ARE: (Dis)connect with ‘OK GURGLE’ at Cucalorus 25

“Just like Ariel [from ‘The Little Mermaid’], we all wanna be where the people are,” artist Alexis Powell says. She’s talking about connectivity—especially between artists, musicians and working creatives in the digital age. “Big tech knows that and uses it to its advantage.” “I love the internet,” Candace B. Thompson adds. “I was an early smart-phone adopter, and I use Instagram constantly in my work … Continue reading WHERE THE PEOPLE ARE: (Dis)connect with ‘OK GURGLE’ at Cucalorus 25

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, Music

COMMUNITY TIES: Carolina Pines Fest returns after three-year hiatus

  Carolina Pines Fest is back in full swing this weekend after a three-year hiatus. Having made it official with a comeback party in June, followed by a series of house parties and small shows, Carolina Pines relaunches with two days of live music Friday at Satellite and Saturday at Waterline Brewing. While original festival cofounder Anna Mann says she’s a little nervous about this … Continue reading COMMUNITY TIES: Carolina Pines Fest returns after three-year hiatus

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Food, FOOD & DRINK

HERE TO SERVE: Flavor of NC returns for sixth year with Southern grub

“Pulled pork, shrimp and grits, butter bean succotash, smoked gouda mac and cheese, smoked turkey, collard greens.” Jane Birnbach, senior development director at Good Shepherd Center, lists the menu for this year’s decadent fundraiser. The sixth annual Flavor of NC is Saturday, November 9, at Carolina Yacht Club. Aside from soulful Southern fare, Coastal Beverage has donated NC craft beers and wines, plus a silent … Continue reading HERE TO SERVE: Flavor of NC returns for sixth year with Southern grub

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