Wilmington NC and the Cape Fear Coast: Happenings Around Town

This weeks happenings around Wilmington and the Cape Fear Coast

Friday, March 23, 2007

The Hapsburgs' Awesome Eighteenth-Century Evening
8:30:00 PM

Join the WSO at Thalian Hall as we travel back in time for an evening of the 18th century music of Bach, Haydn and Mozart. This evening's performance will feature Wilmington Symphony Select, the new professional core orchestra dressed in 18th century attire. The annual Benefit Concert is graciously sponsored by Brightmore of Wilmington. Call 800.523.2820 or 910.343.3664 for tickets.

Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.wilmingtonsymphony.org

Saturday, March 24, 2007  Shemekia Copeland
8:00:00 PM

Groundbreaking, Harlem-bred vocalist Shemekia Copeland has been rescheduled to perform her fiery brand of blues at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 24. The concert is presented as part of the UNCW Presents Arts in Action Performance Series and is co-sponsored by the UNCW Upperman African American Cultural Center. Tickets are $18. Call 910.962.3500 or 800.732.3643.

UNCW, Kenan Auditorium
601 S. College Rd.
Wilmington, NC 28403
www.uncw.edu/kenan

Friday, March 23, 2007 - Saturday, March 24, 2007  Cucalorus Kids

The Cucalorus Film Foundation and community sponsors will stage the 2nd Annual Cucalorus Kids! Film Festival, a film-themed event for kids of all ages. The 2-day "Cucalorus Kids!" festival will cover many aspects of filmmaking, much like the grown-up's Cucalorus Film Festival, now in its 13th year. During Cucalorus Kids!, aspiring young filmmakers and movie buffs will screen age-appropriate shorts and feature-length children's films. They will also participate in young filmmaker workshops and tours of local film businesses. For more details, call 910.343.5995 or email dan@cucalorus.org.

Jengo's Playhouse
815 Princess St.
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.cucalorus.org

Saturday, March 24, 2007 Time for Three
8:00:00 PM

The young threesome called "the most creative, energetic, exciting and engaging string trio since Yo-Yo Ma, Mark O'Connor and Edgar Meyer," with joyous and exuberant genre-blurring of classical, bluegrass and jazz; a six-legged, six-armed musical meteor. Tickets $26/20. Call 800.523.2820 or 910.343.3664.

Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.thalianhall.com

Saturday, March 24, 2007  African-American History Day at the Bellamy Mansion
10:00:00 AM - 1:30:00 PM

Mansion tours on the hour. African-American History Tours on site on the ½ hour, beginning with mini-lectures on slavery topics with Greg Zugrave. Kitchen interpretation of African-American slave life and foods of the region with Sulnora Spencer. Regular museum admission charged. Call 910.251.3700.

Bellamy Mansion Museum
503 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.bellamymansion.org

Saturday, March 24, 2007  Cucalorus Kids! Day Camp
10:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM

Aspiring young filmmakers ages 9 to 14 can learn about art of filmmaking. From 10am until 3pm children will be immersed in film-related activities that include hands-on demonstrations at Joe Dunton Cameras, interactive workshops with local independent filmmakers, and a behind-the-scenes tour of Screen Gems Studios that includes a sneak peek at sets used in the CW Network series "One Tree Hill." Cost is only $50 per participant, which includes lunch. For more information or to register call 910.343.5995.

Jengo's Playhouse
815 Princess St.
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.cucalorus.org

Saturday, March 24, 2007  Cape Fear Maternity & Baby Expo
9:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM

The ultimate source for couples expecting a baby or families with young children. Bringing the most comprehensive display of community resources under one roof for a one stop solution to all your parenting needs! "Everything From Pregnancy to Preschool" 12pm Maternity and baby fashion show. Call 910.791.8666 for more information.

Coast Line Convention Center
501 Nutt Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.toonstudio.com/expo/index.htm

Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - Sunday, March 25, 2007  The Gin Game
8:00:00 PM

Opera House Theatre Company. This winner of the 1978 Pulitzer Prize uses a game as a metaphor for life. Weller Martin is playing solitaire on the porch of a seedy nursing home. Enter Fonsia Dorsey, a prim, self righteous lady. They discover they both dislike the home and enjoy gin rummy so they begin to play and to reveal intimate details of their lives. Call 910.343.3664 or 800.523.2820.

Thalian Hall Studio Theatre
310 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.thalianhall.com

Thursday, March 22, 2007 - Monday, March 26, 2007    Womb of the Moon
8:00:00 PM

Lou Buttino, director of the UNCW Department of Film Studies, penned this heartwarming exploration of an immigrant Italian family as it adjusts to shifting cultural mores and expectations. Tickets are $10. Call 910.962.3500 or 800.732.3646.

UNCW Cultural Arts Building
601 S. College Rd.
Wilmington, NC 28403
appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=2108

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Langston Hughes Project
7:00:00 PM

Combination of spoken word and jazz. Free and open to the public, tickets required. Call 910.962.3500 or 800.732.3643.

UNCW Music Recital Hall
601 S. College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28403
www.uncw.edu/arts

Now thru Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Spring Birding Tours of Greenfield Lake

Greenfield Lake is a 150 acre freshwater lake located 3 miles south of downtown Wilmington, and is a great birding venue to observe unique birds such as the Anhinga, Eurasian Wigeon, and migrating Blue Winged Teal waterfowl. The lake has been chosen as a site on the newly constructed NC Coastal Birding Trail. Birding Tours are conducted by reservation, cost is $15 per person, trip duration is one hour, and all trips depart from the paddle boat dock at Greenfield Lake. The tours are being conducted every Tuesday in the month of March at 11:00am, and 1:00pm, and every Monday in the month of February at 11:00am, and 1:00pm. For more information contact Joe Abbate at 910.409.1378, or 910.762.5606, or carolinanaturalist@yahoo.com.

Greenfield Lake Park
3rd St & Carolina Beach Rd
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.cfrw.us

Wednesday, March 28, 2007 - Wednesday, April 4, 2007 Master Gardener Plant Sale

Many plants will be available including over 30 varieties of Azaleas, perennials, annuals, vines, hanging baskets, flowering trees, shrubs and herbs. Please call 910.452.6393 for more information.

NHC Arboretum
6206 Oleander Dr.
Wilmington, NC 28403
www.gardeningnhc.org

Friday, March 30, 2007  Wilmington's Big Greek Wedding Goes to Vegas!
7:00:00 PM

Enjoy a night of food, music, and theater with a performance including Sheriff Sid Causey as the Bride! Call 910.343.8469 for more information.

Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401                                                                                                                 www.thalianhall.com

Friday, March 30, 2007 - Saturday, March 31, 2007   UNCW Guest Artist Jazz Festival
7:30:00 PM

Two of the leading names on the contemporary jazz scene, saxophonist Jim Snidero and composer Tom Davis will be the featured guests for the University of North Carolina Wilmington Guest Artist Jazz Festival. This annual celebration offers a wide variety of exciting opportunities for students, performers and connoisseurs, including workshops for N.C. high school ensembles, master classes for UNCW jazz students and evening performances open to the public. This year's concert line up includes the UNCW Big Band on Friday, Mar. 30 and features the Jim Snidero Quartet on Saturday, Mar. 31. Concert tickets will be available at the Cultural Arts Building Box Office one hour prior to curtain. Call 800.732.3643 or 910.962.3500.

UNCW Cultural Arts Building
601 S. College Rd.
Wilmington, NC 28403
www.uncw.edu/music

Saturday, March 31, 2007    Kure Beach 60th Anniversary Parade & Festival

10am - 60th Anniversary Parade on Fort Fisher Avenue between E and N Avenues with 80 organizations participating featuring marching bands, floats, local celebrities, classic cars and much more. Following the parade is a Street Festival with dozens of art and craft booth, food, beer and wine vendors and a kids corner. Enjoy continuous live entertainment from the Sandy Bottom Boys, Diane & Tony, Mario & The Shakers as well as a Square Dance on K Avenue near the Kure Beach Fishing Pier. At Dark (TBA) - 60th Anniversary Fireworks on K Avenue near the Kure Beach Fishing Pier. For more information call 910.458.7435 or 910.458.8216.

Kure Beach

Saturday, March 31, 2007 - Sunday, April 1, 2007    Herb & Garden Fair @ Poplar Grove Plantation

What a great way to start the garden season! Join us to take a class, go on a bird hike or walk the new trail. Admission, Classes. All the herbs, perennials, garden art, annuals, hanging baskets, herbal products, vegetable plants, nature crafts (and more) that you'll need to get started having fun in your garden and landscape. No admission fee. Call 910.686.9518 for more information or to register for classes.

Poplar Grove Plantation
10200 Hwy 17 N
Wilmington, NC 28411
www.poplargrove.com

Now thru- Sunday, April 1, 2007   Printed in Beauty

An exhibition of prints demonstrating transcultural influences, historic conventions and modern innovations in printmaking, including work by 19th century artists Mary Cassatt, Utagawa Hiroshige (also called Ando), 20 prints by Henri Matisse from the seminal 1947 portfolio, "Jazz", and prints by Pop artists including Brits Gerald Laing, Peter Phillips and American pop masters James Rosenquist, Ed Ruscha, and others. Contemporary works by local printmakers Ann Conner and Don Furst will also be featured. Call 910.395.5999 for more information.

Cameron Art Museum
3201 S. 17th Street
Wilmington, NC 28412
www.cameronartmuseum.com

Saturday, March 31, 2007 - Sunday, April 1, 2007   Coastal Living Show
10:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM

Over 100 booths with diverse items for home, garden and general interest. Our exhibitors are local and throughout North & South Carolina. Admission is $5 adults, children 12 and under free. All proceeds go to benefit charities supported by the Wilmington Women's Club. Call 910.458.1502 or 910.686.5904 for more information.

Cape Fear C.C. Schwartz Center
411 N. Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.wilmingtonwomansclub.com/coastalliving.html

Wednesday, March 28, 2007 - Wednesday, April 4, 2007   Master Gardener Plant Sale

Many plants will be available including over 30 varieties of Azaleas, perennials, annuals, vines, hanging baskets, flowering trees, shrubs and herbs. Please call 910.452.6393 for more information.