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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:Wilmington Big Band Concert
DESCRIPTION:https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/33966733/wwiiera-concert-featuring-wilmington-big-band-wilmington-hannah-block-historic-usocommunity-arts-centerthalian-assoc \nBuilt in 1941 at Second and Orange Streets by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers\, the building served as a vital gathering place for the hundreds of thousands of military personnel who trained in the Wilmington area during World War II. At the height of the war\, as many as 35\,000 service members visited Wilmington each week\, and the USO welcomed them with dances\, entertainment\, recreation\, meals and a place to connect. The building operated around the clock\, with volunteers hosting big-band dances\, theatrical performances\, art exhibits\, lectures and radio broadcasts.\nThe Hannah Block Historic USO Building is one of only three surviving Type A USO buildings in the United States\, making it a rare surviving example of the standardized USO facilities constructed during World War II. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places\, the building was rededicated in 2006 in honor of Hannah Block\, a longtime Wilmington civic leader and WWII USO volunteer who entertained troops by singing and playing piano. The piano Hannah Block played for servicemen during the war is preserved today in the building’s Linda Lavin Studio. The building’s lobby museum also tells the story of Wilmington’s WWII home front and the important role the USO played in the community. In 2008\, the building underwent a major renovation that restored it to its 1943 wartime character.\nToday\, managed by Thalian Association Community Theatre\, the building continues its legacy as a place where the community comes together for arts education\, performances\, rehearsals and special events while preserving its remarkable history.\nThe December 5th celebration will recreate the spirit of a WWII-era USO evening. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a special dessert reception sponsored by Apple Annie’s Bake Shop and One Belle Bakery\, followed by the concert at 7:30 p.m. In keeping with the season\, the evening will conclude with beloved Christmas carols.\nThe Wilmington Big Band\, a 17-piece orchestra dedicated to preserving the American original art of big-band music\, will bring the sounds of the era to life. Reminiscent of Wrightsville Beach’s legendary Lumina Ballroom\, where showmen such as Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey entertained audiences\, the Wilmington Big Band combines timeless standards with contemporary favorites guaranteed to keep audiences swinging.\nTickets are $15 and on sale now!\nThe 85th anniversary celebration offers an opportunity to experience the Hannah Block Historic USO Building as generations of Wilmingtonians have as a place of music\, fellowship\, celebration and community. Eighty-five years later\, the spirit of the USO continues within its walls.
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/wilmington-big-band-concert/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T190000
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SUMMARY:Jennifer Licko And Her Celtic Band Present "A Celtic Christmas"
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Licko and her Celtic Band return to Music on Market for another memorable concert. Jennifer is an acclaimed vocalist and multi-instrumentalist whose expressive voice and exceptional musicianship bring the rich traditions of Celtic music to life. Performing on piano\, guitar\, and the bodhrán (Irish drum)\, the East Carolina University graduate draws inspiration from the nearly ten years she spent living in Scotland and Ireland. Celebrate the season with Jennifer and her Celtic band as they share beloved carols\, festive favorites and timeless holiday music in a concert filled with the music and spirit of Christmas. \nAll Music on Market Concerts are free\, open to the public and family friendly\nTickets are not required. Venue Seating is Limited.\nSeating is on First-Come\, First-Served basis.
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/jennifer-licko-and-her-celtic-band-present-a-celtic-christmas/
LOCATION:St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church\, 1416 Market Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Music on Market":MAILTO:MusiconMarket1416@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Holly Jolly Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join WSO staff\, supporters\, musicians\, and friends for a cheerful night filled with holiday fun\, delicious treats\, and community spirit. Includes a food drive supporting the Good Shepherd Center. Food provided; cash bar.
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/holly-jolly-mixer/
LOCATION:Bourgie Nights\, 127 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wilmington Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:development@wilmingtonsymphony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T193000
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SUMMARY:"Always Looking: Titus Brooks Heagins"- screening at Jengo's Playhouse
DESCRIPTION:Always Looking explores the work of photographer Titus Brooks Heagins and the challenging questions his photos pose about the systemic neglect of society’s most vulnerable communities of color. Humanizing yet confrontational\, Titus’ photographs document the overlooked: people who\, through some intersection of poverty\, race or gender/sexual identity\, exist as outsiders. \nGrab a drink at the Jengo’s bar at 6:30 PM before the film starts. This is a co-partnership screening with the Cameron Art Museum.
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/always-looking-titus-brooks-heagins-screening-at-jengos-playhouse/
LOCATION:Jengo’s Playhouse\, 815 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, 28401
CATEGORIES:Film
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cucalorus Film Foundation":MAILTO:comm@cucalorus.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T193000
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SUMMARY:Miracle on 34th Street
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes\nDates: Friday December 11\, 2026 – Sunday December 20\, 2026\nFriday – Saturday Time: 7:30 pm\nSunday Time: 2:00 pm\nAdditional Performances Saturday Dec. 12\, 2026 2:00 PM\, Thursday Dec. 17\, 2026 7:30 PM\, Saturday Dec. 19\, 2026 2:00 PM\nLocation\nMain Stage Thalian Hall\n310 Chestnut St.\nWhen You Visit\nThank You To Co-Producer The Community Foundation of NC East! \nMiracle on 34th Street\nBook by Meredith Willson\nMusic and Lyrics by Meredith Willson\nBased on the 20th Century Fox Picture of the same name\, with story by Valentine Davies and screenplay by George Seaton\nA holiday classic from the writer of the musical theatre classic\, The Music Man!\, and based on the movie of the same name\, Miracle on 34th Street features a book and score by none other than Meredith Willson.\nSingle mother\, Doris Walker\, doesn’t want her six-year-old Susan’s head filled with romantic notions. Their neighbor\, Fred Gailey\, tries to woo Doris by charming Susan and taking her to see Santa Claus at Macy’s\, where Doris works. Doris is not impressed\, but when it turns out that Macy’s Santa may\, in fact\, be the real Kris Kringle\, a wave of love spreads across New York City that melts even the most cynical hearts.
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/miracle-on-34th-street/
LOCATION:Historic Thalian Hall\, 310 Chestnut St\, Wilmington\, 28401
ORGANIZER;CN="Thalian Association":MAILTO:communityartscenter@thalian.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T103000
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SUMMARY:55+ Dance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Event submission for Free 55+ Dance Workshops \nJoin us for a lively workshop that starts with a gentle warm-up\, followed by easy-to-learn dance moves and a fun routine. You’ll explore expressive dance-acting\, boost your confidence. and enjoy moving together at a comfortable pace. Then we will finish with a soothing stretch to leave you feeling energized and refreshed! \nCall 910-341-7860 to register! \nWorkshop Times: 10:30am – 12pm \nWorkshop Dates: July 25\, August 29\, September 26\, October 31\, November 14\, December 12 \nMore info at wilmingtoncommunityarts.org/classes-and-events/take-the-stage-a-performing-arts-series-for-55/workshops/
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/55-dance-workshop-5/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T130000
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SUMMARY:The Nutcracker: Presented by Wilmington Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:December 12th at 1pm & 6pm  \nDecember 13th at 3pm \nThe Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts\, established in 2007\, proudly announces the return of its beloved holiday tradition\, The Nutcracker. Following last season’s sold-out performances\, this treasured production once again promises to delight audiences and has become a hallmark of Wilmington’s Christmas celebrations. \nInspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s enchanting tale and set to Tchaikovsky’s sweeping score\, performed by the Berlin Philharmoniker Orchestra\, The Nutcracker invites audiences into a world of wonder and imagination. Featuring dazzling sets\, ornate period costumes\, and more than 250 performers—including Wilmington Conservatory dancers\, local actors\, and professional guest artists.  \nJourney alongside Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they battle the fierce Rat Queen and enter the delectable Land of the Sweets\, and watch the stage come alive as the snowflakes fill the theater with winter magic. From the lavish Stahlbaum Christmas party to the graceful Waltz of the Flowers and the grandeur of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier\, each scene unfolds with dazzling beauty and festive cheer for the entire family.  \nAs Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts celebrates its twentieth season in the ILM community\, it is honored to continue sharing productions that inspire and uplift. Past performances at the Wilson Center have included Peter Pan\, America250\, The Sleeping Beauty\, The Lion\, the Witch\, and the Wardrobe\, Cinderella\, Hope Has Come\, Pinocchio\, Beauty and the Beast\, Americana\, and many more. \nThis Christmas\, make memories to last a lifetime and join us for the holiday event of the season—The Nutcracker with the Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts\, December 12–13th at the Wilson Center.
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/the-nutcracker-presented-by-wilmington-conservatory-2/
LOCATION:Wilson Center Cape Fear Community College\, 703 N 3rd St\, Wilmington\, 28401
CATEGORIES:Arts Education,Dance,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T193000
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SUMMARY:Wilmington Voices presents The Longest Night Holiday Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join Wilmington Voices\, Wilmington’s professional vocal ensemble\, for The Longest Night\, a free holiday choral concert celebrating hope\, peace\, and light. Come as you are\, bring someone you love\, and experience the beauty of voices united in music.
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/wilmington-voices-presents-the-longest-night-holiday-concert/
LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist Church\, 1403 Market Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wilmington Voices":MAILTO:wilmingtonvoices@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Home Alone in Concert with full accompaniment by the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:A true holiday favorite\, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live to picture by Wilmington Symphony Orchestra. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister\, an 8-year-old boy who’s accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation\, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves. Hilarious and heart-warming\, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family!
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/home-alone-in-concert-with-full-accompaniment-by-the-wilmington-symphony-orchestra/
LOCATION:Wilson Center Cape Fear Community College\, 703 N 3rd St\, Wilmington\, 28401
CATEGORIES:Music
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