Julia Sweeney took time off from her career as a writer, actor and comedian to raise her daughter. Now she’s back and heading to Dead Crow with ‘Older and Wider.’ Continue reading OXYMORONS, MONOLOGUES AND STAND-UP: Julia Sweeney heads to Dead Crow with ‘Older and Wider’ for a two-night run
Of all the guests planned for the Pearls to the Polls Rally, none quite match the stature and spectacle of the Baby Trump balloon. Continue reading FULL OF HOT AIR: Women Organizing for Wilmington bring Baby Trump to Pearls to the Polls Rally
Proceeds from the weekend’s events will benefit Port City Pride and their mission to host events for the LGBTQIA community. Continue reading LOVE IS LOVE: Port City Pride kicks off a weekend of celebration and inclusion
Last time encore spoke with Raleigh-based musician and cofounder of NC Music Love Army cooperative Jon Lindsay, North Carolina was making national news for House Bill 2. The singer-songwriter helped organize an NC tour with social-justice advocate Mike Allen in July. They stopped in at Brooklyn Arts Center, along with more than two dozen local and regional artists for a Stand Against HB2 concert. “There’s … Continue reading ANOTHER CALL TO ACTION: NC and ILM musicians gather for Hate-Free by the Sea benefit concert
People call for citizen’s law-enforcement review board and repeal of HB 1083. Continue reading POWER AND TRANSPARENCY: ILM citizens call for a review board focused on law enforcement
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