Music, Movies & TV - Nov/Dec 2025
Music, Movies & TV Reviews by DENISE K. JAMES
Culture
Event Calendar Nov-Dec 2025
Looking to fill your social calendar? We've got the rundown on what to do this season.
The Reveal: Nov–Dec 2025
Our five highlights from this issue’s calendar of events
An Ode to Little Free Libraries
Never underestimate the quiet power of these little structures
Highlights from the 2025 Cucalorus Film Festival
This November, enjoy five days of independent films, live performances, and boundary-pushing art that celebrate creativity and community
After the Explosion
Local 129 shares how Wilmington firefighters are healing and how the community has rallied to support them
A Cherished Tradition Lives On
Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts honors its founder through “The Nutcracker”
For the Children of Cape Fear
This season of giving, here’s how you can support three local groups transforming children’s lives
Retroscape, A Gaming Lounge And Soda Bar, Wants To Be Your Third Space
Here’s why this retro gaming lounge is for everyone—not just gamers
Haunted Reads
Local lore and spooky stories of the Cape Fear
Reviews:TV & Music Sept-Oct 2025
DENISE K. JAMES ON NEW FILMS AND MUSIC
Event Calendar Sept-Oct 2025
Looking to fill your social calendar? We've got the rundown on what to do this season.
The Reveal: Sept–Oct 2025
Our five highlights from this issue’s calendar of events
Botanical Bliss
Harbor Way Gardens offers a calming respite in the heart of Wrightsville Beach
The Stories David Joy Was Meant to Tell
A renowned Southern author discusses writing, sobriety, and the necessity of speaking up in difficult times
Shells with a Second Life
Ghost Fleet Oyster Company’s mission to feed the coast, rebuild reefs, and protect North Carolina’s waters
The Spirits of Port City
History and hauntings intertwine on theatrical tours, where chilling stories keep the city’s legends alive
Forever in Bloom
Local florists’ tips on how to choose, dry, and style autumn blooms for décor that lasts well past the season
It’s All Beauty
Art in the Arboretum returns, expecting its biggest show yet
Best of Wilmington 2025
Celebrating the Best Across the City and Its Beaches
Love on Wheels
Wilmington’s first mobile bookshop brings love stories—and community—to local readers
