Man of La Mancha Thalian Hall, main stage 310 Chestnut St. 8/31-9/4, 9/9-11; 8 p.m. Sun. matinees, 3 p.m. •$23-$25 http://www.thalianhall.org pedlamps.org It’s a story that has been told and retold in many ways—a true classic, where our heroes are optimistic and imaginative, even if pitted against cynicism. Don Quixote has been conceived in literature, movies and even TV shows, including on PBS’s “Wishbone” (”two … Continue reading Hope, Even in Fear:
WINOCAFEST HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO HURRICANE IRENE! Last year, the Winoca Records’ crew put on Take the Lake at Greenfield Lake, and this year’s WinocaFest at Battleship Park is somewhat of a reincarnation of that festival. With the emphasis on a nonprofit presence, this event is even more of a celebration of the community, says WinocaFest staff member Ashlie White. “It has been … Continue reading For Our Betterment
ILM Planning Board Public Hearing Thurs., 9/1, 5:30 p.m. New Hanover County Courthouse 24 N. 3rd Street, Room 301 Register to attend through Stop Titan’s Facebook page, though not necessary. When I moved to Wilmington in March, there were two things I immediately learned: the downtown farmers’ market takes place Saturday mornings and the Stop Titan Action Network (STAN) is always on the go, to … Continue reading Concerned Citizen:
Just Our Luck ByChance Productions Cape Fear Playhouse 613 Castle Street 8/18-21, 25-28, 8 p.m. $12 (910) 471-5690 Siblings often have unique dynamics. Like finger prints, no two relationships are alike. However, sometimes the roles they play in each other’s lives change, whether welcome or not. There’s often love, heartbreak, humiliation, confusion—the usual stuff. (I’ll admit: I often feel lucky being a one-man show when … Continue reading Reprising Family:
Mary Chapin Carpenter Brooklyn Arts Center 516 N. 4th Street Thurs, 8/11, 7:30 p.m. $40-$65 • http://www.brooklynartsnc.com Enough can’t be said about music’s ability to soothe, comfort or pump up the soul. Growing up in the South, countless country tunes got me through some pretty good, bad and ugly days—and as a young pre-teen there was never a shortage of them. It seems like nothing … Continue reading Writer, Musician, Activist:
Fox and Hound 920 Town Center Drive (910) 509-0805 http://www.foxandhound.com Service: Food: Price point: $$ To lay claim on being “the best party in town,” a restaurant has to back it up with personality, usually some booze and, of course, satisfying food. The lunch bunch once again set out to test the latter at a favorite Mayfaire hotspot: Fox and Hound. Admittedly, it’s a name … Continue reading Unwind or Rise Up:
The Spaghetti Catalyst Browncoat Pub and Theatre Thurs-Sat., 8/11-14, 18-21, 8 p.m., or Sunday matinees, 5 p.m. Tickets: $10-$15 http://www.browncoattheatre.com Who doesn’t have a story of wackadoo family quirks or antics? Perhaps a dorky dad who tells outdated Star Trek jokes, an annoying uncle who wears out his welcome, or an eccentric mom who adorns the color pink every day—then proceeds to judge your wardrobe … Continue reading Wackadoo Family Antics:
Carolina Farmin’ 2101 Market Street Grand Opening Party: 8/4-7 Free! The Wilmington community shares pride in the constant efforts to support local venues, farms and other businesses for the sake of progress and local economy. For years Wilmingtonians have awaited a locally owned grocer placed in a convenient downtown location, which not only offers farmers’ markets products but also everyday needs that oblige customers to … Continue reading The New Downtown Grocer:
Marc Broussard Greenfield Lake Amphitheater 1941 Amphitheater Drive Gates at 5 p.m., show at 6 p.m. 7/31, $15-$18 Probably one of the most oxymoronic of rock personas, Marc Broussard is not what one might expect from the bayou. After his song “Only Everything” was played during the Daytime Emmy Awards, Soap Opera Digest quoted Broussard about what once was his favorite soap, “The Young and … Continue reading An Unexpected Taste of the Bayou:
Donavon Frankenreiter Greenfield Lake Amphitheater 1941 Amphitheater Drive Greenfield Park 7/24, 6:30 p.m. $25 Though West vs. East Coast beach music may not rival the degree of hip-hop and rap animosity, quite the opposite, each side conveys the harmonic sounds of oceans and shore in slightly different fashions: here, there’s a lot of shag, rhythm and blues, whereas our West Coast brethren evolved from pop-infused … Continue reading Surfin’ and Rockin’:
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