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SUMMARY:"TheyDream" screening at Jengo's Playhouse
DESCRIPTION:After 20 years of chronicling his Puerto Rican family\, a director and his mother face devastating losses. Through tears and laughter\, they craft animations that bring their loved ones back to life\, discovering that every act of creation is also an act of letting go. \nThere will be a community discussion with the filmmaker and community partners after the screening. This screening is brought to you by South Arts\, the National Endowment for the Arts\, UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium\, Cucalorus Film Foundation\, and WHQR.
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/theydream-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T140000
DTSTAMP:20261025T184345Z
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SUMMARY:FREE ART TALK: The Art of Dr. Seuss: Cats\, Cats\, Cats! with Mike Golonka
DESCRIPTION:The late Theodor Geisel\, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss\, left us with a legacy of stories\, art\, and imagination. Even after his passing his artwork continues to amaze and inspire. Throughout Dr. Seuss’ prolific career he reimagined the characters we love again and again.  With the release of the new animated feature film\, The Cat in the Hat on November 6th\, the characters and stories we love continue to evolve. \nWant to learn how that spark of imagination lives on today? Art in Bloom Gallery will host a pop-up exhibition\, The Art of Dr. Seuss: Cats\, Cats\, Cats plus join us on Saturday\, November 7th at 1pm for a special lecture with Seussian expert Mike Golonka. Mike will talk about the art being created today\, work inspired by everything Dr. Seuss left behind\, including the infamous Cat in the Hat. The lecture will be followed by a Q&A\, so bring your questions and learn more about the life\, art\, and lasting legacy of Dr. Seuss.  \nTo celebrate the release of the new film and The Art of Dr. Seuss: Cats\, Cats\, Cats pop up exhibition\, we will be raffling two tickets to see The Cat in the Hat at the Regal Mayfaire theater. The pop-up exhibition will be on view November 6th-15th with a reception on Sunday\, November 8th from 2-5 pm with live music by Robert Beauchene. We hope you can make it!  \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/free-art-talk-the-art-of-dr-seuss-cats-cats-cats-with-mike-golonka/
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main St\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Grant":MAILTO:artinbloomgallery@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T170000
DTSTAMP:20261021T144844Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Reception: Featuring Debra Bucci\, Brian Evans & Dianne Evans
DESCRIPTION:In early November\, we will be joined by Debra Bucci\, Brian Evans & Dianne Evans!!   Their newest works will be fresh out of the studio and will be featured in their show “Transformation: From Seed to Bloom“. Painter\, Debra Bucci will once again join forces with ceramicists\, Brian Evans & Dianne Evans to embrace the power of color\, texture\, and movement in every dimension. Between Debra’s dynamic color patterns and details\, Brian’s sculpted forms and weathered textures\, and Dianne’s paper-resist patterns and striking surfaces\, these artists fuse natural inspirations with their distinct media and techniques to evoke energy\, joy\, and beauty. \nThe gallery will also begin celebrating the holiday season with its Annual Holiday Show\, featuring new works in all media by all of our gallery artists.  Additionally\, join us for the POP UP Exhibit – The Art of Dr. Seuss: Cats\, Cats\, Cats! This pop up will be on view from November 6th-15th and is in honor of the The Cat in the Hat Movie Release the same weekend! \nJoin us in the gallery on Sunday\, November 8th\, 2-5pm for our Artist Reception. Enjoy special refreshments\, meet our artists\, and enjoy live music by guitarist Robert Beauchene! Discover our 30+ Gallery Artists’ delightful new creations\, and shop for one-of-a-kind gifts to beautify your home year-round.
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/artist-reception-featuring-debra-bucci-brian-evans-dianne-evans/
LOCATION:970 Inspiration Drive\, Wilmington\, NC 28405\, 970 Inspiration Drive\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Grant":MAILTO:artinbloomgallery@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T220000
DTSTAMP:20260908T174100Z
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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/
LOCATION:UNCW Mainstage Theatre\, 5270 Randall Drive\, Wilmington\, 28403
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNCW Department of Theatre":MAILTO:uncwtheatre@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260819T165028Z
CREATED:20260819T165028Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T213000
DTSTAMP:20260626T201229Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T220000
DTSTAMP:20260908T174815Z
CREATED:20260908T174312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T174815Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="UNCW Department of Theatre":MAILTO:uncwtheatre@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260815T165528Z
CREATED:20260815T165528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T165528Z
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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-4/
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:20261114T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260731T133901Z
CREATED:20260731T133901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T133901Z
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SUMMARY:Journeys: Beethoven's Fifth
DESCRIPTION:Looking In/Looking Out \nSouth to North\, East to West\, (Inner to Outer)\, Darkness to Light: This journey takes us from the Incan Peru of Gabriela Lena Frank\, through the inner world of Grammy Winner Jeff Scott’s jazz-influenced\, emotional The Journey\, and through the timeless triumphs of Mozart and Beethoven’s iconic journeys from darkness to light. \nPeter Askim\, Conductor \nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Overture to the Magic Flute\nGabriela Lena Frank: Escaramuza\nJeffrey Scott: The Journey\nLudwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C Minor\, Op. 67
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/journeys-beethovens-fifth/
LOCATION:Wilson Center Cape Fear Community College\, 703 N 3rd St\, Wilmington\, 28401
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wilmington Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:development@wilmingtonsymphony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T220000
DTSTAMP:20260908T174712Z
CREATED:20260908T174709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T174712Z
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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-3/
LOCATION:UNCW Mainstage Theatre\, 5270 Randall Drive\, Wilmington\, 28403
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNCW Department of Theatre":MAILTO:uncwtheatre@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260908T175051Z
CREATED:20260908T175051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T175051Z
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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-4/
LOCATION:UNCW Mainstage Theatre\, 5270 Randall Drive\, Wilmington\, 28403
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNCW Department of Theatre":MAILTO:uncwtheatre@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T173000
DTSTAMP:20261003T201751Z
CREATED:20261003T201751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T201751Z
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SUMMARY:I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes: Modern American Masterworks
DESCRIPTION:I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes: Modern American Masterworks \nFrom psalms to contemporary expressions of faith and identity\, this concert celebrates the extraordinary range and vitality of American choral music. \nAt the heart of the program is Leonard Bernstein’s iconic Chichester Psalms—a work of rhythmic energy\, lyrical beauty\, and spiritual intensity. Adolphus Hailstork’s I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes brings a distinct voice shaped by the richness of the African American musical tradition\, while works by Margaret Bonds\, Morten Lauridsen\, and Karen Siegel reveal strikingly different perspectives on the American choral experience. \nFeaturing tenor Roderick George\, the program moves between intimacy and grandeur\, contemplation and celebration\, creating an evening that invites us not simply to hear these voices\, but to experience what they have to say. \nA celebration of American music. A tapestry of voices. One uplifting afternoon.
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/i-will-lift-up-mine-eyes-modern-american-masterworks/
LOCATION:Winter Park Baptist Church\, Wrightsville Avenue\, Wilmington\, 28406
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Cape Fear Chorale":MAILTO:board@capefearchorale.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T223000
DTSTAMP:20261005T212519Z
CREATED:20261005T212149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T212519Z
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SUMMARY:Cucalorus Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 32nd annual Cucalorus Film Festival will take place from November 19-22\, 2026 in Wilmington\, NC. The full line up can be found by viewing the film guide. This year’s festival hub will be located at the Coastline Center at Aloft – where you’ll find the Ticketbox (pass pickup and ticket purchases)\, Coastline Main Cinema\, Coastline Blue Cinema\, and the GigSalad Lounge (workshops during the day\, performances at night!). Screenings and events will also take place at Jengo’s Playhouse\, Thalian Hall\, CFCC’s Wilson Center\, Hi-Wire Brewing\, The Rift\, and The Pointe 14. Come join us for film screenings\, performances\, conversations and social events. We can’t wait to create the magic together!
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/cucalorus-film-festival/
LOCATION:The Coastline Center\, 501 Nutt St\, 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:20261119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T210000
DTSTAMP:20261019T160853Z
CREATED:20261019T160853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T160853Z
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SUMMARY:Dance-a-lorus
DESCRIPTION:A Cucalorus Film Festival tradition\, Dance-a-lorus pushes boundaries by pairing filmmakers and choreographers for an exploration of film and dance. This live stage event encourages collaboration and features a range of local and national work from abstraction to documentary. Film and choreography come together in an experimental showcase of the region’s most talented artists. This performance is co-produced by Sue Meier of the Dance Cooperative\, Alex Toribio from Cucalorus\, and the Wilson Center’s Senior Managing Director\, Tammy Daniels\, who has performed in this show in years past.
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/dance-a-lorus/
LOCATION:Wilson Center Cape Fear Community College\, 703 N 3rd St\, Wilmington\, 28401
CATEGORIES:Dance,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cucalorus Film Foundation":MAILTO:comm@cucalorus.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260819T165303Z
CREATED:20260819T165303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T165303Z
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SUMMARY:The Second City "Nut-Cracking Holiday Revue"
DESCRIPTION:The world-famous Second City returns with its Nut-Cracking Holiday Revue\, a high-energy improv comedy show packed with sketch\, music\, and a hilarious twist on the holiday season. Known as the launchpad for generations of comedy legends\, The Second City combines sharp writing with lightning-fast improvisation\, making every performance feel fresh and unpredictable. From family gatherings to seasonal stress\, nothing is off limits in this smart\, irreverent\, and joyfully chaotic celebration of the holidays. \nThe Second City\, rooted in Viola Spolin’s groundbreaking improvisational games\, opened in December 1959 and sparked a comedy revolution. Co-founded by Spolin’s son Paul Sills\, Howard Alk\, and Bernie Sahlins\, it quickly became the most influential comedy empire in the world\, fostering generations of superstars. Early alumni like Alan Arkin\, Joan Rivers\, and John Belushi catapulted The Second City into the international spotlight. In 1976\, it launched SCTV\, a critically acclaimed sketch comedy series featuring Martin Short\, John Candy\, and others\, which won two Emmys. \nToday\, The Second City continues to produce premier talent and entertain over a million audience members annually across its Chicago\, Toronto\, and Hollywood locations. It has influenced film\, television\, and beyond\, with notable alumni including Steve Carell\, Tina Fey\, and Mike Myers. Beyond its stages\, The Second City’s touring companies perform globally\, and its Training Centers educate thousands yearly.
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/the-second-city-nut-cracking-holiday-revue/
LOCATION:UNCW Kenan Auditorium\, 515 Wagoner Dr\, Wilmington\, NC 28403\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T220000
DTSTAMP:20260908T175227Z
CREATED:20260908T175227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T175227Z
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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-5/
LOCATION:UNCW Mainstage Theatre\, 5270 Randall Drive\, Wilmington\, 28403
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNCW Department of Theatre":MAILTO:uncwtheatre@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T180000
DTSTAMP:20261019T215921Z
CREATED:20261019T215921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T215921Z
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SUMMARY:Cucalorus Film Festival presents: "Everything Else Is Noise"
DESCRIPTION:Cucalorus Film Festival presents: “Everything Else Is Noise”\nScreening at Thalian Hall on Friday\, November 20 at 4:15 PM\nWhen a contemporary composer sneaks into a colleague’s apartment for a TV interview\, a simple profile unravels into a chaotic comedy. Surrounded by power outages\, a barking dog\, and family rivalries\, three women clash over art and ego. This sharp\, absurd portrait hilariously strips away creative prestige to reveal the fierce bond beneath the surface.
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/cucalorus-film-festival-presents-everything-else-is-noise/
LOCATION:Thalian Hall Main Stage\, 310 Chestnut Street\, Wilmington\, NC
CATEGORIES:Film,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cucalorus Film Foundation":MAILTO:comm@cucalorus.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T210000
DTSTAMP:20261019T195723Z
CREATED:20261019T195723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T195723Z
UID:12486-1795201200-1795208400@www.artswilmington.org
SUMMARY:Cucalorus Film Festival Presents: "Capsized"
DESCRIPTION:Cucalorus Film Festival Presents: “Capsized”\nScreening at Thalian Hall on Friday\, November 20 at 7:00 PM\nFilmed right here in Wilmington\, NC\, this sharp indie drama follows the O’Briens after they lose their home to foreclosure. Naturally\, larger-than-life patriarch Ray turns the crisis into a spectacle. He packs his wife\, five kids\, and the family hamster onto a barely seaworthy boat\, aiming for a deep-sea fishing tournament with a grand prize big enough to solve everything. But as the stakes get real\, their carefully maintained family equilibrium shatters. Capsized explores the cost of living in one person’s gravity—and what happens when the orbit finally breaks.
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/cucalorus-film-festival-presents-capsized/
LOCATION:Thalian Hall Main Stage\, 310 Chestnut Street\, Wilmington\, NC
CATEGORIES:Film,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cucalorus Film Foundation":MAILTO:comm@cucalorus.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T203000
DTSTAMP:20261017T203320Z
CREATED:20261017T203135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261017T203320Z
UID:12470-1795203000-1795206600@www.artswilmington.org
SUMMARY:PCTC presents 13Jr the Musical
DESCRIPTION:Performance Club Theatre Company presents 13 JR.\, a meaningful coming-of-age musical with an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown (Parade\, The Last Five Years\, Bridges of Madison County) and a book by Dan Elish and Robert Horn.\nEvan Goldman is a twelve-and-a-half-year-old New Yorker who is going through some major life changes: his parents are getting a divorce\, he’s been forced to move to Indiana\, and his Bar Mitzvah is coming up. Surrounded by an array of new middle school students\, Evan does his best to establish a good position in the popularity pecking order. 
Geek. Poser. Jock. Beauty Queen. Wannabe. These are the labels that can last a lifetime. 13Jr is a musical about fitting in – and standing out! Do you remember what it was like to be 13? \nDirected by LJ Woodard \nMusic Direction by Denice Hopper with Val Saenz-Rodriguez \nChoreography by Judy Greenhut
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/pctc-presents-13jr-the-musical/
LOCATION:Thalian Hall – Ruth & Bucky Stein Theatre\, 310 Chestnut St\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Performance Club Theatre Company (PCTC)":MAILTO:PCTCforKIDS@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T220000
DTSTAMP:20260908T175401Z
CREATED:20260908T175401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T175401Z
UID:12225-1795203000-1795212000@www.artswilmington.org
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-6/
LOCATION:UNCW Mainstage Theatre\, 5270 Randall Drive\, Wilmington\, 28403
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNCW Department of Theatre":MAILTO:uncwtheatre@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T220000
DTSTAMP:20260908T175553Z
CREATED:20260908T175553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T175553Z
UID:12229-1795289400-1795298400@www.artswilmington.org
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-7/
LOCATION:UNCW Mainstage Theatre\, 5270 Randall Drive\, Wilmington\, 28403
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNCW Department of Theatre":MAILTO:uncwtheatre@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260908T175807Z
CREATED:20260908T175807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T175807Z
UID:12235-1795356000-1795366800@www.artswilmington.org
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-8/
LOCATION:UNCW Mainstage Theatre\, 5270 Randall Drive\, Wilmington\, 28403
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNCW Department of Theatre":MAILTO:uncwtheatre@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T173000
DTSTAMP:20260731T134202Z
CREATED:20260731T134202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T134202Z
UID:11939-1795363200-1795368600@www.artswilmington.org
SUMMARY:Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestras
DESCRIPTION:Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestras Fall Concert!
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/wilmington-symphony-youth-orchestras/
LOCATION:UNCW Kenan Auditorium\, 515 Wagoner Dr\, Wilmington\, NC 28403\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wilmington Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:development@wilmingtonsymphony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T180000
DTSTAMP:20261019T205657Z
CREATED:20261019T205657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T205657Z
UID:12490-1795363200-1795370400@www.artswilmington.org
SUMMARY:Cucalorus Film Festival presents: "Summer 2000: The X-Cetra Story"
DESCRIPTION:Cucalorus Film Festival presents: “Summer 2000: The X-Cetra Story”\nScreening at Coastline Main on Saturday\, November 21 at 3:45 PM\nScreening at The Pointe 14 on Sunday\, November 22 at 4:00 PM\nIn 2000\, four pre-teens recorded a pop album as X-Cetra\, then forgot about it as adolescent concerns about boys and drugstore shoplifting emerged. Twenty years later\, the tape goes viral\, launching the forgotten band resulting in a Rolling Stone feature and a record deal. Decades after their teen dreams faded\, X-Cetra reunites to reclaim the pure\, unselfconscious girlhood magic captured in their youth. Director Ayden Mayeri starred in Cucalorus 31 hit Honeyjoon.
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/cucalorus-film-festival-presents-summer-2000-the-x-cetra-story/
LOCATION:The Pointe 14\, 2223 Blockbuster Rd\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28412\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cucalorus Film Foundation":MAILTO:comm@cucalorus.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T183000
DTSTAMP:20261019T191750Z
CREATED:20261019T190007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T191750Z
UID:12480-1795365000-1795372200@www.artswilmington.org
SUMMARY:Can I Kick It? Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
DESCRIPTION:Cucalorus Film Festival Presents: “Can I Kick It? Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”\nScreening at Coastline Main on Sunday\, Nov. 22 at 4:30 PM\nCowabunga! Cucalorus and 3 Chambers are dropping the ultimate green ooze party. Watch your favorite pizza-loving turtles turn into crime-fighting ninjas along with their dad\, a rat named Master Splinter\, as they take on a New York City crime wave—all backed by a live\, hip-hop-infused soundtrack from DJ 2-Tone Jones of Shaolin Jazz! \nFilmed right here in Wilmington with iconic animatronics by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop\, this 1990 independent smash hit is back. Grab your shells\, hit the theater\, and experience this definitive classic like never before!
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/can-i-kick-it-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles/
LOCATION:Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center\, 501 Sutt st\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Music,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T213000
DTSTAMP:20261019T213427Z
CREATED:20261019T213427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T213427Z
UID:12495-1795375800-1795383000@www.artswilmington.org
SUMMARY:Cucalorus Film Festival presents: "CAITY"
DESCRIPTION:Cucalorus Film Festival presents: “CAITY”\nScreening at Coastline Main on Friday\, November 20 at 1:00 PM\nScreening at The Pointe 14 on Sunday\, November 22 at 7:30 PM\nSixteen-year-old Caity prepares for the new Halloween season at her family-owned haunted house alongside her newly sober father\, Paul. When she recognizes signs of a relapse from Paul\, she tries to cover for him. As she struggles to keep the business afloat\, she begins flirting with her own destructive habits while navigating a budding attraction to new employee Hannah. This moody\, coming-of-age drama features a poignant central performance from Chiara Aurelia.
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/cucalorus-film-festival-presents-caity/
LOCATION:The Pointe 14\, 2223 Blockbuster Rd\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28412\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cucalorus Film Foundation":MAILTO:comm@cucalorus.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T210000
DTSTAMP:20261020T132046Z
CREATED:20261020T131800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T132046Z
UID:12503-1796238000-1796245200@www.artswilmington.org
SUMMARY:Sing We Now of Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable evening of holiday magic! The Wilmington Choral Society proudly presents\nSing We Now of Christmas on Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the CFCC Wilson Center.
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/sing-we-now-of-christmas/
LOCATION:Wilson Center Cape Fear Community College\, 703 N 3rd St\, Wilmington\, 28401
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wilmington Choral Society":MAILTO:membership@wilmingtonchoralsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260905T213601Z
CREATED:20260905T213559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T213601Z
UID:12185-1796495400-1796504400@www.artswilmington.org
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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260725T192941Z
CREATED:20260725T192941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T192941Z
UID:11881-1796497200-1796500800@www.artswilmington.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T193000
DTSTAMP:20260731T134337Z
CREATED:20260731T134337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T134337Z
UID:11943-1796664600-1796671800@www.artswilmington.org
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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