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SUMMARY:A Charlie Brown Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes\nDates: Tuesday December 1\, 2026 – Thursday December 10\, 2026\nFriday – Saturday Time: 7:30 pm\nSunday Time: 3:00 pm\nLocation\n2nd Street Stage Hannah Block\nHistoric USO/Community Arts Center\nWhen You Visit\nBy Charles M. Schulz\nBased on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson\nStage Adaptation by Eric Schaeffer\nBy Special Arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson \nThe classic animated television special A Charlie Brown Christmas comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation in which Charlie Brown\, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang discover the true meaning of Christmas.  A Charlie Brown Christmas was first shown as an animated television special in 1965 and has been part of the holiday tradition ever since.\nCharlie Brown is feeling down about Christmas and wonders what the holiday is really all about. As he reluctantly directs the school Christmas play\, he faces commercialism\, chaos\, and criticism from his friends. With the help of Linus and a tiny\, overlooked Christmas tree\, Charlie Brown discovers the true meaning of Christmas in this heartwarming holiday classic featuring the beloved Peanuts gang.\nA special holiday event for the whole family at the Community Arts Center!\nPerformances Dec. 1\, 2\, 3\, 4\, 9\, & 10 at 7:30 pm. Special matinee Sunday Dec. 6 at 3:00 pm.
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/a-charlie-brown-christmas/
LOCATION:Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center\, 120 South 2nd Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thalian Association":MAILTO:communityartscenter@thalian.org
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SUMMARY:The Count Basie Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The Count Basie Orchestra continues to set the gold standard for big band jazz\, carrying forward the legendary sound of Count Basie with unmatched style and energy. Under the direction of Scotty Barnhart\, this Grammy-winning ensemble delivers a thrilling mix of swing\, blues\, and masterful improvisation that has captivated audiences around the world. From its roots in Kansas City to the world’s most celebrated stages\, the orchestra brings timeless music to life with power\, precision\, and undeniable groove. \nThe Count Basie Orchestra\, founded by legendary pianist and bandleader William James “Count” Basie\, remains a global force in Jazz over 30 years after his passing. Now led by Scotty Barnhart\, the ensemble features musicians handpicked by Basie and boasts 18 Grammy Awards. Their dynamic blend of swing\, blues\, and improvisation has captivated audiences in film\, television\, and on prestigious stages worldwide. From Kansas City clubs to Carnegie Hall\, the orchestra continues to honor Basie’s vision and showcase Jazz’s timeless power and universal appeal. \nScotty Barnhart\nScotty Barnhart is an internationally acclaimed Jazz trumpeter\, composer\, arranger\, educator\, author\, producer\, three-time Grammy Winner\, and Director of The Count Basie Orchestra. Prior to being selected Director in 2013\, he was its featured trumpet soloist for 20 years\, and in 2015 was Executive Producer of A Very Swingin’ Basie Christmas!\, the very first Christmas recording for The Count Basie Orchestra. It went to #1 on the charts. Under his leadership\, the orchestra won the Downbeat Magazine Readers Poll as the #1 Jazz Orchestra in the world for 2018\, and their 2018 recording\, All About That Basie\, featuring special guest Stevie Wonder\, was nominated for a Grammy for Best Large Jazz Ensemble. The orchestra’s 2021 recording\, Live At Birdland\, also produced by Barnhart\, immediately became a #1 Best Seller on Amazon\, and was nominated for a 2022 Grammy Award. It’s 2023 release\, Basie Swings The Blues\, also produced by Barnhart\, features blues legends Buddy Guy\, Bobby Rush\, Keb’ Mo’\, and George Benson\, won a Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble in 2024.
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/the-count-basie-orchestra/
LOCATION:UNCW Kenan Auditorium\, 515 Wagoner Dr\, Wilmington\, NC 28403\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:"Hen" screening at Jengo's Playhouse
DESCRIPTION:Told entirely from the perspective of its avian protagonist\, Hen follows a chicken who escapes an industrial farm only to find herself navigating the pecking order of a crumbling seaside restaurant in Greece. As she fights to protect her eggs\, she becomes an unwitting witness to the complex human lives around her as the restaurant is caught up in greed\, smuggling\, and the migrant crisis.
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/hen-screening-at-jengos-playhouse/
LOCATION:Jengo’s Playhouse\, 815 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, 28401
CATEGORIES:Film
ORGANIZER;CN="Cucalorus Film Foundation":MAILTO:comm@cucalorus.org
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SUMMARY:UNCW Department of Theatre Presents: The Reunion In Tauris
DESCRIPTION:A modern version of Euripides’ classic story of two siblings struggling to escape the long shadow of family violence. Journey to the mythical land of Tauris where Iphigenia and Orestes battle fickle deities and a tyrannical king in one last attempt to end the cycle of killing.
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/uncw-department-of-theatre-presents-the-reunion-in-tauris-2/
LOCATION:UNCW Mainstage Theatre\, 5270 Randall Drive\, Wilmington\, 28403
CATEGORIES:Theater
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