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SUMMARY:“Desire Path” Featuring Hannah Fridholm & Lisa J. Mullikin
DESCRIPTION:Art in Bloom Gallery is eager to introduce you to the ceramic sculptures and paintings of guest artists Hannah Fridholm & Lisa J. Mullikin – two recent arrivals to our area with fresh perspectives to share! Ceramicist Hannah Fridholm explores the fragility of memory and the fleeting moments that shape our lives\, using clay as a medium to embody transformation and impermanence. Through hand-built sculptures and textured forms\, she captures the delicate nature of human experiences. Painter & architect Lisa J. Mullikin focuses on the relationships we have with regional landscapes\, and the cultural connections we have to place. Since moving to Wilmington\, Lisa’s oils have reflected the area’s unique relationships between the placid land\, dynamic sky and the formidable ocean. \nIn the landscape of human experience\, a “desire path” is the unplanned route carved by choices\, losses\, and transformations. Through incorporating mixed media into their creations\, Hannah & Lisa explore the intersections between nature\, history\, and imagination – the transitory moments when we move from one space to the next. This is not unlike our lives in transition\, when we are heading down a certain path but suddenly feel compelled to walk through the untrodden meadow searching and hoping for something wild and unexpected. Altogether\, “Desire Path” honors memories and the trail we carve into the earth when we stray from the path. \nJoin us in the gallery on Sunday\, April 26th\, 2-5pm for our Artist Reception. Enjoy special refreshments\, meet our artists\, and enjoy live music by jazz guitarist Roger Davis! This exhibit will run through June 7th\, alongside a new selection of featured works by our 30+ Gallery Artists. \nAbout the Artists \nClay\, for Hannah Fridholm\, is not just a material but a vessel of memory. It has a life of its own\, requiring attention and care throughout its journey. Like us\, it is vulnerable — subject to cracking\, breaking\, and sometimes even exploding. The process of working with clay becomes a sanctuary\, a space where emotions can be expressed and explored. The fragile results of this process mirror the fragility of our own lives. In creating these precarious objects\, Hannah’s aim is to make a statement about the precious\, fleeting nature of existence. \nHannah’s newest works are a testament to the precious\, fleeting nature of life and the resilience found in nature’s lifecycles. Hannah works with clay because it is a material that embodies memory\, mirroring the fragility of life. These sculptures act as shrines to moments lost\, realized\, or imagined. By turning the scars of life into decorative regalia\, these figures wear their histories as adornments. \nLisa J. Mullikin’s painting career has been a continuation of her architecture career. She continues to be intrigued by nature\, light\, and space\, and what decisions we make when we are passing through “in-between spaces” – those moments when we move from one space to the next\, when the light opens up or closes down and we become hyper aware of our surroundings. \nMany of Lisa’s pieces explore these dreamlike experiences where will and acceptance collide. Her recent series add a layer of exploration into the interconnectedness of life. To Lisa\, the women in these paintings quietly hold up the world and protect us. They are a part of nature\, as are the animals\, who are always messengers\, storytellers\, and deep thinkers. They free us to trust our intuition. They compel us to be our wild selves. Through making\, Lisa investigates a world where she can be the animal.
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/desire-path-featuring-hannah-fridholm-lisa-j-mullikin/
LOCATION:970 Inspiration Drive\, Wilmington\, NC 28405\, 970 Inspiration Drive\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Grant":MAILTO:artinbloomgallery@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:A Year of Fiber Art by Quilters by the Sea
DESCRIPTION:Bellamy Mansion Museum is hosting an art exhibition\, “A Year of Fiber Art\,” featuring 40 quilts made by members of the Quilters by the Sea Guild. The exhibit includes pieces created for three quilting challenges\, which showcase a mix of patriotic\, whimsical\, and abstract designs. An artists’ reception will be held on May 22nd from 6-8 PM. Visitors can view the exhibit free of charge any time the museum is open (Mon-Sun\, 10 am-4 pm). Please stop by the Carriage House Visitor Center to gain admission.
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/a-year-of-fiber-art-by-quilters-by-the-sea/
LOCATION:The Bellamy Mansion Museum\, 503 Market Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bellamy Mansion Museum of History &amp%3B Design Arts":MAILTO:berrios@bellamymansion.org
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SUMMARY:Hello Dolly presented by the Thalian Association
DESCRIPTION:Hello Dolly!\nTickets at www.thalian.org/\nShowtimes\nDates: Friday May 15\, 2026 – Sunday May 24\, 2026\nFriday – Saturday Time: 7:30 pm\nSunday Time: 2:00 pm\nLocation\nMain Stage Thalian Hall\n310 Chestnut St.\nBook by Michael Steward Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman Based on the play the Matchmaker by Thornton Wilder Original production Directed and Choreographed by Gower Champion Produced for the Broadway Stage by David Merrick and Champion Five\, Inc. This musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s hit play The Matchmaker bursts with humor\, romance\, energetic dance and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history. The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher Levi\, turn-of-the-century matchmaker and “woman who arranges things\,” are certain to thrill and entertain audiences again and again.    \nHello Dolly has won many awards\, including:\nTen 1964 Tony Awards\, including Best Musical\, Author and Composer/Lyricist\nNew York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical\nTwo 1968 Outer Critics Circle Awards\nFour 2017 Tony Awards\, including Best Revival of a Musical\nThree 2017 Drama Desk Awards\, including Outstanding Revival of a Musical
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/hello-dolly-presented-by-the-thalian-association/
LOCATION:Historic Thalian Hall\, 310 Chestnut St\, Wilmington\, 28401
CATEGORIES:Theater
ORGANIZER;CN="Thalian Association":MAILTO:communityartscenter@thalian.org
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SUMMARY:Hello Dolly presented by the Thalian Association
DESCRIPTION:Hello Dolly!\nTickets at www.thalian.org/2025-2026-season/hello-dolly/\nShowtimes\nDates: Friday May 15\, 2026 – Sunday May 24\, 2026\nFriday – Saturday Time: 7:30 pm\nSunday Time: 2:00 pm\nLocation\nMain Stage Thalian Hall\n310 Chestnut St.\nBook by Michael Steward Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman Based on the play the Matchmaker by Thornton Wilder Original production Directed and Choreographed by Gower Champion Produced for the Broadway Stage by David Merrick and Champion Five\, Inc. This musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s hit play The Matchmaker bursts with humor\, romance\, energetic dance and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history. The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher Levi\, turn-of-the-century matchmaker and “woman who arranges things\,” are certain to thrill and entertain audiences again and again.    \nHello Dolly has won many awards\, including:\nTen 1964 Tony Awards\, including Best Musical\, Author and Composer/Lyricist\nNew York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical\nTwo 1968 Outer Critics Circle Awards\nFour 2017 Tony Awards\, including Best Revival of a Musical\nThree 2017 Drama Desk Awards\, including Outstanding Revival of a Musical
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/hello-dolly-presented-by-the-thalian-association-2/
LOCATION:Historic Thalian Hall\, 310 Chestnut St\, Wilmington\, 28401
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Carolina Beach MuralFest
DESCRIPTION:Join the Carolina Beach Mural Project and 46 Artists at the Carolina Beach Lake for 2 days of live painting. The 4′ x 4′ panels will be displayed all summer at the Stingray Stage.\nLive Music + Artisan Booths +Food Trucks + Pleasure Island Children’s Business Market =Awesome fun for all ages
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/2nd-annual-carolina-beach-muralfest/
LOCATION:Carolina Beach Lake Park\, 400 Lake Park Blvd S\, Carolina Beach\, NC\, 28428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carolina Beach Mural Project":MAILTO:info@carolinabeachmurals.org
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SUMMARY:Rosie the Riveter
DESCRIPTION:Rosie the Riveter: American Women in WWII\nWe Did It!\nHannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center\n2nd Street Stage\nMay 17\, 2026\, 2:30 pm\nTickets $10.00 plus preservation fee and tax\nDoors Open at 2:00 pm. Come early to view the Rosie The Riveter exhibit in our lobby museum! \nRosie the Riveter has been a cultural icon for generations: an inspiring image of a strong\, capable woman rising to the challenge of her era and the foundation for the contemporary women’s movement. Rosie has become a symbol of feminism and women’s economic power.\nExplore the Rosie phenomenon with a presentation by Wilbur Jones that covers women in all aspects of service to the nation. Rosie’s famous motto\, “We Can Do It\,” meant two things: united\, our nation will win the war; and we women will make a difference in the workplace. The Rosie impact started the postwar women’s liberation movement.\nFollowed by a special performance by Elizabeth Michaels as Rosie the Riveter!\nThere will be an exhibition of Rosie the Riveter memorabilia featuring a vast collection of artifacts\, posters\, artwork\, dolls\, bric-a-brac\, books\, and more in the museum lobby of the Historic USO Building. \nElizabeth Michaels\nElizabeth Michaels is a recipient of the Outstanding Actor Award in a Play\nfrom Thalian Association in Wilmington for her performance in Driving Miss\nDaisy. She was last seen at Thalian Hall in Steel Magnolias. You may\nhave seen her recently on the Bucky Stein stage in Harrington Reps’ Six\nSeconds and Orion’s Choice. She frequently works with the Port City\nPlaywrights group\, the Mouths of Babes ensemble and can be seen again\nthis April in Ray Kennedy’s wonderful play A Ride Through the Country.\nElizabeth just finished a run of The Halleluiah Girls at the Brunswick Little\nTheatre. She has also performed Drop Dead\, Listen to Your Mother\, Over\nthe River and Through the Woods\, Plaza Suite and 37 Postcards at this\nwonderful little theatre.\nElizabeth moved here from the Philadelphia area where she has frequently\nportrayed Rosie the Riveter and Dolley Madison in her one woman shows\nat various venues including the White House Visitors Center and the\nNational Portrait Gallery. She is so happy to be portraying Rosie again for\nthe Thalian Association Community Theatre.\nAs a member of SAG/AFTRA Elizabeth has extensive voice-over\nexperience for training films\, industrials\, commercials and public service\nannouncements on TV and radio. She is also a narrator of audio books for\nAudible.com.\nMany thanks to Susan Habas and the fantastic theatre community of\nWilmington!\nElizabeth lives in Leland with her incredibly supportive and handsome\nhusband Jim and her crazy funny dogs Lucky and Gracie. \nWilbur D. Jones Jr.\nWilbur D. Jones\, Jr.\, is a nationally known\, award-winning author and military historian in Wilmington\, N. C.   A Wilmington native\, he grew up there during World War II\, which shaped his life\, careers\, and attitudes.\nHe is a University of North Carolina history graduate\, retired Navy captain\, and former assistant and advance representative to President Gerald Ford. He served the Department of Defense for 41 years\, including 12 as a Defense Acquisition University professor and associate dean. Upon retirement he and his late wife Carroll relocated to Wilmington in 1997.\nDoing business as Wilbur Jones Compositions\, LLC\, he writes\, lectures\, and consults on World War II history and defense issues; and leads North Carolina WWII history preservation projects. He previously led WWII battlefield tours to the Pacific\, Mediterranean\, and Europe.\nHe has authored or co-authored 20 books\, including 8 on World War II\, and 2 on wartime Wilmington and Southeastern North Carolina. He has written or been a principal source for hundreds of articles for the Wilmington Star News\, a Gannett newspaper in the USA TODAY NETWORK\, and has given more than 800 presentations and media interviews..\nHe conceived\, organized\, and led the successful 12 -1/2-year project seeking national recognition for Wilmington as America’s first World War II Heritage City\, working with the state’s congressional delegation\, local and state elected officials\, and organizations – as a volunteer. In March 2019 President Trump signed into law a bill sponsored by Sen. Thom Tillis and Rep. David Rouzer establishing that national preservation program. On September 2\, 2020\, at the Battleship North Carolina\, Trump announced the designation by the Secretary of the Interior of Wilmington as the first\, calling out Jones’s role in prepared remarks.\nAs founder (2000) and still chairman of the WWII Wilmington Home Front Heritage Coalition\, an all-volunteer\, 501c3 preservation organization\, he is leading planning for area America 250 activities recognizing and promoting Wilmington’s WWII Heritage City designation.\nHis numerous public service awards and recognition include: The Order of the Long Leaf Pine\, North Carolina’s highest award…..The Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award and listing in Marquis Who’s Who in America 2024…..The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award 2021…..The Star-News Lifetime Achievement Award….. North Carolina Historian of the Year (East)…..Chairman of the USS North Carolina Battleship Commission…..An Outstanding Alumnus of New Hanover High School marking its 2022 Centennial…..Ruling Elder of St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church.
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/rosie-the-riveter/
LOCATION:Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center\, 120 South 2nd Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Thalian Association":MAILTO:communityartscenter@thalian.org
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SUMMARY:Miniatures Workshop
DESCRIPTION:iniatures Workshop to Sunday\, May 17th from 5-7pm. Create a tiny book nook and learn the art of miniatures at Wine Knot Sky Bar & Cocktail Lounge. No membership is required to attend the workshop!
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/miniatures-workshop/
LOCATION:wine knot Sky Bar & Cocktail Lounge\, 201 N Front St Suite 909\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="SaltCeadr Art":MAILTO:saltcedarilm@gmail.com
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