Finding Light in the Trees
Elizabeth Sheats’ journey from interior design to Azalea Festival artist is shaped by loss, hope, and Wilmington’s live oaks
Culture
A Community-First Law Firm
In a profession often defined by transactions, Horton & Mendez focuses on something more enduring
Four Great Reads, One Beloved Bookshop
Thrilling book recommendations from the Used Bookery on Market Street
Magical Escapism
Old Books on Front Street shares winter reads that whisk you from North Carolina’s cozy corners to kingdoms of imagination
Events Jan-Feb 2026
Looking to fill your social calendar? We've got the rundown on what to do this season.
The Reveal: January – February 2026
Our five highlights from this season’s calendar of events
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
