Culture

Leave a Note for the New Year

“I want to remember to journal. I want to remember to be still in between the chaos of living.” -Sidney Nykanen

Giants Among Trees

The recycled magic of Thomas Dambo

A Gallery of Their Own

Masterpieces from Chagall to Matisse fill the Murray home

Where Creativity Runs Wild

Artist and entrepreneur Erika Tully builds a vibrant creative life with help from her painting horse, Blue

Paying It Forward for Peyton

How Love Is Bald honors one woman’s legacy by standing with families navigating cancer

Cold Nights, Hot Reads

Burning Pages Bookstore shares romantasy favorites for winter

Music, Movies & TV - Nov/Dec 2025

Music, Movies & TV Reviews by DENISE K. JAMES

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