The Arts Council Of Wilmington/NHC

“Yana Slutskaya & the Durham Art Guild Exchange” Exhibit
2025-06-13 10:00 - 2025-07-27 17:00 (America/New_York) | 970 Inspiration Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405, 970 Inspiration Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28405, United States
June 13 – July 27, 2025 | Artist Reception June 15, 2-5pm
This is Art in Bloom Gallery’s second year partnering with the Durham Art Guild to introduce new artists to our coastal community. This year we are partnering to bring photographer, Yana Slutskaya, to Wilmington. Join us in the gallery on Sunday, June 15th, from 2-5pm. Enjoy special refreshments, meet our artists, and enjoy live music by Justin Lacey! In addition, we feature continuously rotating art featuring 30+ of Art in Bloom Gallery’s Artists!
Yana Slutskaya is an award-winning professional artist and contemporary still-life photographer based near Raleigh, NC. She holds a BA degree in Fine Arts, majoring in Painting and Theatrical Design, from Moscow State Academic Art College.
As a still-life photographer, Yana finds immense joy and fulfillment in capturing the silent stories of inanimate objects.
The process feels akin to creating scenes on a theatrical stage, drawing from her background as a professional theatrical stage designer and decorator. She approaches each composition by envisioning the objects as dynamic characters, each playing a role in a captivating narrative. Through the interplay of light, particularly natural light from windows, Yana strives to infuse my compositions with an inviting, dramatic, and artistic ambiance.
Her inspiration stems from everyday elements that surround her, such as fruits and flowers from the garden, seashells, pottery, and unique vintage items discovered in various places. The beauty of nature and her passion for gardening continually fuels Yana’s creativity, offering a wellspring of ideas for her work.
Gallery events are always free and open to the public. On view along with these exhibits, Art in Bloom Gallery showcases a plethora of fine art by over 30 local artists. The gallery is open Monday–Thursday 10am-5pm, Friday – Saturday 10am–6pm and Sunday 12-5pm and is in Mayfaire Town Center at 970 Inspiration Drive in Wilmington, NC.
About the Durham Art Guild
The Durham Art Guild is a nonprofit member-driven visual arts organization established in 1948. The Guild’s mission is to enrich and connect our communities by creating opportunities and providing leadership for current and future visual artists and art enthusiasts. The Guild programs over 40 exhibitions annually across multiple NC community partnership venues featuring over 400 regional artists. In addition to the Creative Mentorship Program and the Artist in Residence Program, the Guild also produces over 20 arts related events each year including receptions, lectures, community building events and professional development workshops. For more information about the Durham Art Guild please visit www.durhamartguild.org or follow us @durhamartguild

Wilmington Conservatory Presents: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe from CS Lewis
2025-06-07 13:00 - 18:00 | Wilson Center Cape Fear Community College, 703 N 3rd St, Wilmington, 28401
This summer, step into the magical world of Narnia with our stunning stage adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ beloved classic, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Follow the journey of four siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy—as they are transported to the enchanting land of Narnia, where they meet unforgettable characters like the wise and majestic Aslan, the treacherous White Witch, and a host of magical creatures.
Together, they must battle the forces of evil and restore peace—and summer—to Narnia.
With breathtaking choreography, magical costumes, and a beautiful musical score, this production brings the beloved story to life through the art of dance. Experience timeless themes of courage, friendship, and the triumph of good over evil in a performance perfect for audiences of all ages. Don’t miss this literary legend brought to life at the Wilson Center stage this summer!
Created by Cory Smith, this production promises to immerse audiences in the magical world of Narnia with stunning visuals, beautiful musical score accompanied by narration, and imaginative costumes. Featuring a talented cast of local dancers, WCFA students, and professional guest artists, the show will appeal to audiences of all ages with its themes of courage, friendship, and the battle between good and evil.
Wilmington Conservatory has been a cornerstone of the Wilmington arts community since 2007, offering dynamic performances that inspire and entertain. As a resident company at the Wilson Center, WCFA has delighted audiences with original productions of The Sleeping Beauty, The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, Cinderella, Hope Has Come, Pinocchio, Masterworks, Beauty and the Beast, Americana, The Nutcracker, Peter Pan, and many other beloved fan
favorites.

Thalian Association Beetlejuice Jr
2025-06-06 - 2025-06-15 | Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, 120 South 2nd Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
A Very Special Fundraiser for Thalian Youth Theatre!
Tickets $25 plus taxes and fees
All tickets include soft drink and popcorn vouchers
It’s our show now, kid. The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice JR., the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium.
With music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominee Eddie Perfect and a book by Tony Award-nominated pair Anthony King and Scott Brown, Beetlejuice was nominated for eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical. A viral “sucks-yes” on social media, this musical struck a chord with young theatre lovers who adored its unabashed humor and emotional honesty.
Created for the generation that made it a hit, Beetlejuice JR. is a wacky theatrical party for all!

AUDITIONS for Hallelujah Girls at Brunswick Little Theatre
2025-06-01 18:30 - 20:30 | NC
Auditions for
The Hallelujah Girls by Jones, Hope and Wooten
Synopsis:
Hilarity abounds when the feisty females of Eden Falls, Georgia, decide to shake up
their lives. The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes place in SPA-DEE-DAH!,
the abandoned church-turned-day-spa where this group of friends gathers every Friday
afternoon. After the loss of a dear friend, the women realize time is precious, and if
they’re going to change their lives and achieve their dreams, they have to get on it now!
But Sugar Lee, their high-spirited, determined leader, has her hands full keeping the
women motivated. Carlene’s given up on romance, having buried three husbands. Nita is
a nervous wreck from running interference between her problematic son and his
probation officer. Mavis’s marriage is so stagnant she’s wondering how she can fake her
own death to get out of it. And sweet, simple Crystal entertains them all, singing
Christmas carols with her own hilarious lyrics. The comic tension mounts when a sexy
ex-boyfriend shows up unexpectedly, a marriage proposal comes from an unlikely suitor
and Sugar Lee’s archrival vows she’ll stop at nothing to steal the spa away from her. By
the time the women rally together to overcome these obstacles and launch their new,
improved lives, you’ve got a side-splitting, joyful comedy that will make you laugh out
loud.
Audition Dates: Sunday June 1st from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Monday June 2nd from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Call back if necessary: Wednesday June 4th at 6:30 pm
Location: Brunswick Little Theater
8068 River Rd SE, Southport, North Carolina 28461
Auditions in the classrooms behind the theater
Director: Dan Barth dbarthnc@outlook.com or 617-921-0260.
Please contact if you have any questions
– No roles are pre-cast
– Auditions will be from selected sides from the show
– Bring resume and headshot (if you have one, a candid will be fine)
– Be prepared to list conflicts from June 8th through July 30th
– Rehearsals three times a week. Days and dates TBD (pending actor conflicts)
– You may not be called to rehearsal three times each week
– Tech week begins July 27th (no conflict as of that date)
Performance Dates:
– Three weekends (10 shows) opening July 31st and closing August 17th
-Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30 pm
– Final weekend Saturday/Sunday shows at 3:00 pm
Character Overview:
– The characters call for age ranges of 50 to 65. However, the director has some
flexibility in casting and if you can play ~40 to ~70 you are encouraged to come
out and audition.
– The Characters
o Carlene Travis – female, 50’s, a no-nonsense gal with a dry wit.
o Nita Mooney – female, 50’s, a very sweet and simple country woman.
o Mavis Flowers – female, 65, blunt but likeable.
o Crystal Hart – female, 50’s, daffy and loveable, sings and plays Jingle
Bells on the piano (you do not actually play the piano).
o Sugar Lee Thompkins – female, 50’s vivacious.
o Bunny Sutherland – female, 50’s, upbeat and seemingly pleasant with an
ever ready smile.
o Bobby Dwayne Dillahunt – male, 50’s, rugged good looks with a self-
depreciating sense of humor.
o Porter Padgett – male, 50’s, good-hearted, gregarious blowhard.

Waterviews - Paintings by Gwen Renee Pikul
2025-05-31 - 2025-06-09 | Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, 120 South 2nd Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Waterviews – Paintings by Gwen Renee Pikul in the Community Gallery of the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center
Show runs until Jun 9, 2025
Gwen is a self-taught artist residing in Southport, NC. Gwen has exhibited her art at galleries across Brunswick and New Hanover counties.
Come in to the HBHUSO/Community Arts Center at 120 S 2nd St. in downtown Wilmington, NC, during business hours to view the show. The building is open 9am – 9pm Mondays-Thursdays, 9am – 5pm Fridays, and 9am – 1pm Saturdays.

The Great American Songbook
2025-05-30 19:00 - 21:30 | Winter Park Baptist Church, Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington, 28406
Step into the golden age of music with Cape Fear Chorale’s annual POPS Dessert Theater, featuring The Great American Songbook. This year’s theme brings the glamour of Old Hollywood, showcasing an evening of show tunes, jazz standards, and beloved songs from the early 20th century.
Indulge in a night of live performances, delicious desserts, and timeless music in an intimate cabaret-style setting. Enjoy classic songs that defined an era, performed by the talented voices of Cape Fear Chorale.

29th Annual Orange Street ArtsFest
2025-05-24 - 2025-05-25 | Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, 120 South 2nd Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Annual Orange Street ArtsFest

“Dance With Me” Fourth Friday Opening Reception
2025-05-23 18:00 - 19:00 | McErny Gallery at WHQR, 254 North Front Street, Suite 300, Wilmington, 28401, United States
“Dance With Me” showcases the artwork of Elizabeth Darrow. The opening reception will be held on Friday, May 23rd, and the closing reception on Friday, June 27th, from 6 pm to 9 pm.
Come and meet Elizabeth, enjoy light refreshments and wine, and take in some amazing artwork from right here in the Port City.

WHQR’s Fundraising Luncheon with Special Guest NPR’s Leila Fadel
2025-05-22 12:00 - 13:30 | Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, 301 North Water Street, Wilmington, 28401
WHQR’s Annual Fundraising Luncheon returns Thursday, May 22, 2025 at noon in the Hotel Ballast featuring special guest NPR’s Leila Fadel
WHQR is celebrating journalism and our service to the community with a wonderful fundraising luncheon on Thursday, May 22 at 12 pm at the Hotel Ballast in downtown Wilmington.
Head to the link below for more details!

Cinematique Presents: No Other Land
2025-05-19 19:00 - 2025-05-21 21:00 | NC
No Other Land screens Monday, May 19th through Wednesday, May 21st at 7 pm with an additional screening at 4 pm on Wednesday in the Historic Main Stage at Thalian Hall.
This film, made by a Palestinian-Israeli collective, shows the destruction of the occupied West Bank’s Masafer Yatta by Israeli soldiers and the alliance that develops between the Palestinian activist Basel and Israeli journalist Yuval.

Throwing & Slip Design Workshop led by Karen Godwin & Stan Simmons
2025-05-17 09:00 - 2025-05-18 16:00 | Fat Cat Pottery, Seaside Studio, 1641 Seaside Rd SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC, 28468, United States
Join us for an immersive Throwing and Slip Design Workshop led by the talented Karen Godwin & Stan Simmons at our Seaside Studio in Ocean Isle Beach, NC.
This two-day workshop is designed to help participants refine their throwing skills & explore the creative possibilities of slip design in pottery. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your techniques, Karen & Stan will provide personalized guidance & inspiration throughout the workshop!
Dates: Sunday-Saturday, May 17th & 18th from 9:00am-4:00pm

Thalian Association Presents Legally Blonde
2025-05-16 19:30 - 2025-05-25 14:00 | Thalian Hall Main Stage, 310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC
LEGALLY BLONDE
Music and Lyrics by LAURENCE O’KEEFE and NELL BENJAMIN Book by HEATHER HACH
Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Golden-Mayer motion picture

Silver Pride Cinema Festival: "Lavender Men"
2025-05-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Jengo’s Playhouse, 815 Princess Street, Wilmington, 28401
Taffeta, a contemporary queer person of color, summons Abraham Lincoln to perform an elaborate historical fantasia within her own head — only to learn that she can’t hide from her own present-day demons in the shadows of someone else’s past.

Silver Pride Cinema Festival: "Dreams Deferred: The Sakia Gunn Film Project"
2025-05-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Jengo’s Playhouse, 815 Princess Street, Wilmington, 28401
In 2003, Sakia Gunn was fatally stabbed in a gay hate crime in Newark, New Jersey. She was fifteen years old and called herself an Aggressive, an homosexual woman of color who dresses in masculine attire but does not necessarily identify as either lesbian or female-to-male transgender. Dreams Deferred depicts the homophobia that caused her untimely death and questions the lack of national media coverage of the murder of a Black Gay youth.

Silver Pride Cinema Festival: Shorts Block
2025-05-10 13:30 - 15:30 | Jengo’s Playhouse, 815 Princess Street, Wilmington, 28401
A compelling collection of LGBTQ shorts, featuring:
Dérive- Guided by posthumous instructions to release her ex-wife’s ashes, a reclusive book publisher embarks on a Surrealist odyssey (a dérive) across New York City, experiencing a series of spontaneous connections along the way that inspire her to engage the world anew.
Order for Ben- Ben, a trans man with a full and happy life, agrees to meet his father for coffee after seven years of estrangement. Over the course of a year, they attempt to find a way forward together as father and son.
Reclamation- Following a young trans man who embarks on a journey to tattoo over his top surgery scars, this short documentary explores the power of community, queer resilience, and body adornment as gender-affirming care.
Safety State- As rights are being rolled back and travel bans are going into effect, Shay and Quincy decide to leave their home in Ohio and travel East to a safety state where it is safe and legal to be queer. They meet up with another couple, Jacob and Michael, so together they can pose as straight married couples. Quincy takes an instant dislike to her new “husband”, Jacob, as she resents depending on the men and pretending to be straight. As they face different threats on their journey, they form an unlikely friendship.
Stud Country- Stud Country is the largest queer country western line dancing night in America, continuing a little-known fifty-plus year tradition in Los Angeles. Despite its success and fiercely committed community, due to gentrification, the event is set to lose its venue.
The first Silver Pride Cinema Festival in Wilmington, NC, takes place on May 10, 2025, at Jengo’s Playhouse, featuring four screenings, including three feature films and a shorts block. Hosted by Silver Pride Circle of the Cape Fear, the event aligns with the group’s mission to foster community and education for LGBTQ+ individuals over 50.

Silver Pride Cinema Festival: "1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture"
2025-05-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Jengo’s Playhouse, 815 Princess Street, Wilmington, 28401
Seeking to uncover the origins of the rabid homophobia of the conservative church, a gay seminary scholar and a straight activist make a shocking discovery: In 1946 an erroneous translation of the term homosexual in the Bible that has been weaponized against the LGBTQIA+ community ever since.

Robert W. Winston Memorial Organ Concert
2025-05-04 16:00 - 17:00 | St Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 North 16 Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Honoring longtime chapter member, Robert Winston, and partially funded by a generous bequest from his estate, this annual concert features duo organists John Cummins and Michael Messina. Presented by the American Guild of Organists, Wilmington, NC Chapter, and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestras Concert
2025-05-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Center Cape Fear Community College, 703 N 3rd St, Wilmington, 28401
MAY 4 @ 4:00 PM
Wilson Center @ CFCC
With the Youth Choir of Wilmington!
Children and Adult tickets are $10.
Featuring the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra (grades 9-12) and the Wilmington Symphony Junior Strings (grades 6-8; 4-5 grades with consultation). Concert is sponsored by Bob King GMC and James E. Moore Insurance Agency. WSYO Season is sponsored by Varnam Strings.

Wilmington Voices presents Considering Matthew Shepard
2025-05-04 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-02 19:30 - 20:30 | UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 515 Wagoner Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403, Wilmington, NC, 28036, United States
Wilmington Voices, New Hanover County’s premiere professional choral ensemble, connects diverse communities through high-quality choral music and outreach programming. Their upcoming production, “Considering Matthew Shepard,” is a poignant oratorio reflecting on Matthew Shepard’s life and legacy, underscoring their commitment to social justice and emotional resonance.
Inspired by the 1998 murder of a young gay man in Wyoming, Considering Matthew Shepard shares a message of compassion and understanding. This three-part fusion oratorio incorporates a variety of musical styles, set to a wide range of poetic and soulful texts including passages from Matthew’s personal journal, interviews and writings from his parents, newspaper reports, and more.
Wilmington Voices believes the powerful and collaborative art of choral singing is valuable to all communities; it contributes to our spiritual and cultural life while nourishing our relationships with others. A portion of every ticket sold will be donated to the Matthew Shepard Foundation to support their mission to amplify the story of Matthew Shepard to inspire individuals, organizations, and communities to embrace the dignity and equality of all people.

Errante: A Celebration Symphony
2025-05-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Wilson Center Cape Fear Community College, 703 N 3rd St, Wilmington, 28401
Steven Errante, conductor
Featuring the Vanguard Voices, G. Kevin Dewey, director
May 3, 2025
7:30 PM | Wilson Center @ CFCC
Mozart: Don Giovanni Overture
Errante: God is Our Shelter and Strength
Errante: By The Rivers of Babylon
Errante: A Celebration Symphony
Errante: Sing to the Lord a New Song
Mahler: Symphony No. 3, Finale
Join us after the concert in the Wilson Center lobby to celebrate Dr. Steven Errante’s final bow as WSO’s Music Director!

Carolina Art Show - Create your Future
2025-05-01 08:00 - 2025-06-27 17:00 | Station No2 602 S. 5th, 602 South 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Artists Call

A Little Lunch Music Presents: The Ivalas Quartet
2025-04-28 12:00 - 13:00 | McErny Gallery at WHQR, 254 North Front Street, Suite 300, Wilmington, 28401, United States
A Little Lunch Music returns to the MC Erny Gallery Monday, April 28th at 12pm and features The Ivalas Quartet.
Hailed by The Strad for playing with “tremendous heart and beauty,” the Ivalas Quartet has been changing the face of classical music since its inception in 2017 with a mission to enrich the classical music world by spotlighting past and present BIPOC composers alongside the standard repertory.

Sing On! Welcomes, Blessings & Benedictions
2025-04-27 16:00 - 17:30 | Cape Fear Community College Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd Streer, Wilmington, 28411
The Wilmington Choral Society, Wilmington’s oldest community choral group, is delighted to present the first concert of our 75th anniversary year! Our 90+ voice chorus will present this concert titled “Sing On! Welcomes, Blessings, and Benedictions”, featuring enlightening songs of comfort, peace, renewal, and love. Selections include “May You Heal”, Your Soul is Song”, “Let the River Run”, “Seasons of Love”, and a timeless medley from Broadway’s “Carousel” and “The Sound of Music”, among others. This journey of musical expression will be held on Sunday, April 27th at 4:00 pm at The CFCC Wilson Center in downtown Wilmington. Tickets are on sale and can be obtained by either going to our website (The Wilmington Choral Society) or directly to the Wilson Center’s website (Wilson Center Tickets). We hope you’ll join us in experiencing the blessings of song as we begin celebrating our 75th season in Wilmington

Sing On! Welcomes, Blessings & Benedictions
2025-04-27 16:00 - 17:30 | Cape Fear Community College Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd Streer, Wilmington, 28411
The Wilmington Choral Society, Wilmington’s oldest community choral group, is delighted to present the first concert of our 75th anniversary year! Our 90+ voice chorus will present this concert titled “Sing On! Welcomes, Blessings, and Benedictions”, featuring enlightening songs of comfort, peace, renewal, and love. Selections include “May You Heal”, Your Soul is Song”, “Let the River Run”, “Seasons of Love”, and a timeless medley from Broadway’s “Carousel” and “The Sound of Music”, among others. This journey of musical expression will be held on Sunday, April 27th at 4:00 pm at The CFCC Wilson Center in downtown Wilmington. Tickets are on sale and can be obtained by either going to our website (The Wilmington Choral Society) or directly to the Wilson Center’s website (Wilson Center Tickets). We hope you’ll join us in experiencing the blessings of song as we begin celebrating our 75th season in Wilmington!

Artist Reception – “Fibrage a Trois: Fritzi Huber, Leslie Marsh & Rebecca Yeomans”
2025-04-27 14:00 - 17:00 | Art in Bloom Gallery, 6866 Main St, Wilmington, NC, 28405, United States
“Fibrage a Trois” will be the second show to grace our new space featuring 3 artists specializing in the fiber arts: Fritzi Huber, Leslie Marsh & Rebecca Yeomans. Including handmade paper, hand-sewn embroidery, botanically printed textiles, explore unique path each artist has forged within the often-overlooked world of fiber art.
SAVE THE DATE! Join us in the gallery on Sunday, April 27th, from 2-5pm. Enjoy special refreshments, meet our artists, and enjoy live music by violinist, Shirley Lebo! In addition, we feature continuously rotating art featuring 30+ of Art in Bloom Gallery’s Artists!
About the Artists
Fritzi Huber, a current artist at ACME Art Studios, has been making handmade paper, and teaching workshops across the US for more than 45 Years. Her work has been exhibited and collected nationally, as well as internationally.
Guest artist, Leslie Marsh, comes from a long line of women who draw with needle and thread. She learned traditional handwork from her grandmother as a child and has been building on those conventional roots ever since. Leslie’s work is held in private collections across the Americas, Europe and Australia. She teaches workshops in her Hampstead home studio and at various sites across the US.
Rebecca Yeomans has lived her entire life centered around making. She learned to knit at eight years old and was considered the “class artist” in school. Rebecca and her husband Tom moved to Wilmington, NC in 1984 and she worked as a scenic artist in the film industry. Her current work combines botanical printing, knitting, and stitching with a painterly feel.
Gallery events are always free and open to the public. On view along with these exhibits, Art in Bloom Gallery showcases a plethora of fine art by over 30 local artists.
If you prefer to shop from home the Art in Bloom Gallery Website (www.aibgallery.com) is always open! Purchase art online and pick up at the door or take advantage of our free local delivery. We can ship anywhere within the U.S. Art in Bloom also offers free gift wrapping with gift cards available.

Fame Jr
2025-04-25 19:30 - 2025-05-04 15:00 | Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, 120 South 2nd Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Set during the last years of New York City’s celebrated High School for the Performing Arts in the early 1980s, Fame JR. is the bittersweet, but ultimately inspiring, story of a diverse group of students who commit to four years of grueling artistic and academic work. With candor, humor and insight, the show explores the issues that confront many young people today.
