Tag: Shannon Rae Gentry

EXTRA & FEATURES, Feature, FEATURE MAIN

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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EXTRA & FEATURES, Feature, FEATURE MAIN

HAUNTED ILM: New haunted attraction debuts in Independence Mall parking lot

It’s finally fall. Temperatures have dropped below 60 in the evenings, pumpkin patches have sprouted up all over town, and the countdown to Halloween is officially on. For folks like Angelo Lambiase, October brings more than hot apple cider and harvest festivals; it also marks his favorite time of year when people transform into ghosts, ghouls and witches. “I believe that’s what gave me love … Continue reading HAUNTED ILM: New haunted attraction debuts in Independence Mall parking lot

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FEATURE SIDEBAR, News, News

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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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, FEATURE MAIN, Music

SPREADING POSITIVITY: Edge Michael returns to ILM to celebrate Peter Tosh’s birthday

“Now you can’t be everything to everyone, You’ve got to learn to say ‘no.’ Now, how come you’re the one with every solution? You’ve got to learn to say ‘no.’ Now I’m not Superman, I don’t care if you understand. This is where I draw the line, . . . Got to learn to say ‘no.’” It’s not often artists sing to me during interviews, … Continue reading SPREADING POSITIVITY: Edge Michael returns to ILM to celebrate Peter Tosh’s birthday

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CARRY ON: Kansas adds a new album to 40-plus year catalog, set to play at Cape Fear Stage

The band Kansas introduced themselves to the world in 1974 with their self-titled debut album. While their original lineup has a changed a bit throughout the years, the essence of the band has carried on much like the wayward son from their “Leftoverture” hit in 1976. “Carry On Wayward Son” and “Dust in the Wind,” as well as the title track from their follow-up record, … Continue reading CARRY ON: Kansas adds a new album to 40-plus year catalog, set to play at Cape Fear Stage

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