Category Archives: ARTSY SMARTSY

On the Record

Posted on May 14, 2013 by encore

All music is reviewed by the fine folks at Gravity Records, located at 612 Castle St. Visit them here. Deerhunter “Monomania” 4AD 2013 If you are expecting the new Deerhunter album to sound like their last one, “Halcyon Digest,” or … Continue reading →

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Good, Not Great

Posted on May 14, 2013 by encore

Iron Man 3 Starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Guy Pearce The Iron man films have been something of a mixed bag for me. The first one was a very entertaining origin story, which pulled from the depths of mediocrity … Continue reading →

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Fourth Liberation

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Bethany Turner

The Features, presented by Penguin 98.3 Fri., May 17th • 8:30 p.m. Soapbox Laundro-Lounge 255 N. Front St. $8-13 • soapboxlaundrolounge.com The Nashville-based indie-rock act The Features must be feeling a bit of liberation this week. After all, they just … Continue reading →

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Interactive Arts

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Bethany Turner

Carolina Beach Street Arts Festival Saturday, May 18th 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Along Cape Fear Blvd., Carolina Beach Free • (610) 909-7643 The Carolina Beach Community is no stranger to the arts. With inspiring views of the ocean and … Continue reading →

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Growth Spurt

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Bethany Turner

We at encore are constantly reveling in the growth and strength of our arts and culture community. From the evolution of our culinary scene—like the inaugural Wilmington Wine and Food Festival —to constant arts festivals sprouting up (like the one … Continue reading →

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Roots Rockin’ Affair

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Shea Carver

Pump Boys and Dinettes May 16-19, 23-26; Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m. Sun. matinee, 3 p.m. Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut St. Tickets: $25 • 910-632-2285 In theater, Thalian Association has jumped at the opportunity to take chances—specifically in the realm of … Continue reading →

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Average Thrills

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Anghus

The Company You Keep Starring Robert Redford, Nick Nolte, Stanley Tucci, Brit Marling A good thriller seems to be a lost commodity in this day and age where every weekend feels like an excuse for an event film—a high-brow drama … Continue reading →

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From Homeless to Hired

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Bethany Turner

Nikki Talley and Jason Sharp Sat., May 11th • 7 p.m. Ted’s Fun on the River 2 Castle St. www.tedsfun.com Alt-country songstress Nikki Talley quit college at 19, when she realized she could make money booking gigs rather than studying … Continue reading →

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Cryptic Allure

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Sarah Richter

Emergence Bottega Art and Wine Bar 208 N. Front Street (910) 763-3737 For centuries, artists have long tried in some way to convey and understand the mysterious. Currently at Bottega, two artists, Justin Campbell and Aaron Earley, combine distinctive artistic … Continue reading →

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A Home Run

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Gwenyfar Rohler

Swing and A Miss Saturdays through June 15th, 6:30 p.m. TheatreNOW • 19 S. 10th St. $30-42 • www.theatrewilmington.com Baseball, probably more than any other sport, blends well with the arts. Yes, football has some good screen time, but theatre … Continue reading →

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