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Cape Fear ComicCon

Cape Fear ComicConZombies, Superheroes, Ghosts, Fantastic Artists and Writers, Mad Scientists, and Fans Set to Converge on Wilmington on March 11, 2017, at the Coastline Convention Center from 10 am to 6 pm at the Cape Fear ComicCon

Cape Fear ComicCon will feature comic and related vendors, cosplay participant,; a gaming area, panels of experts on comics, superheroes, and monsters, food vendors, and screenings of classic B horror films.

Lots of great guests will be present for the Cape Fear Comic Con, some of these include: Papa Stro Maestro, Jimmy Boogie Woogie Man Valian, Ivan Koloff, Phasma Paranormal, Little Spider Creations, Eastern Exotics, Alex Sinesi, Museum of the Bizarre, Legends Comics, DJs Decals, Carolina Caricatures, Gregbo Watson, Alex Smith, Lyle Pollard, Chris McJunkin, and Andy Bonesteel.

For more information visit www.capefearcomiccon.com

Wilmington NC Convention Center
Wilmington North Carolina
515 Nutt Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
Website: capefearcomiccon.com

 

 

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Film Location Tour

Join one of Hollywood East’s most entertaining directors on a name-dropping, movie & TV extravaganza through one of America’s largest living film sets—Wilmington, North Carolina!

See real locations & actual sets for some of Wilmington’s biggest movies & TV Shows, including Dawson’s Creek, One Tree Hill, Blue Velvet, A Walk to Remember, Fire Starter and more!

This 90 minute fun-filled walking tour will have you laughing and crying, and you better do it on cue if you ever want to work in this town again!

Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students, seniors or military, and children under 6 are free. To purchase tickets online click here. Tours leave rain or shine & meet riverfront at Market and Water Streets.

For more information call (910) 794-1866 or Email Us

Scheduled tour times are:

January 1st to February 29th  Saturday-Sunday at 2:00 PM
March 1st to April 30th Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday-Sunday at 2:00 PM
May 1st to August 31st  Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday-Sunday 2:00 PM & Saturdays 10:00 AM
September 1st to October 31st  Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday-Sunday 2:00 PM
November 1st to December 31st Saturday-Sunday 2:00 PM

* No tours Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or Christmas Day.

 

9th Annual Wrightsville Beach Cold Stroke Classic

Cold Stroke Classic Wrightsville BeachJoin us for the 9th Annual Cold Stroke Classic. Held at the Blockade Runner in Wrightsville Beach, Coastal Urge’s ninth Annual Cold Stroke Classic will be held on January 21st, 2017. With 2 races and multiple divisions, paddlers can opt to do the 3.5 mile Recreational course or the 7 mile Elite course.

You can also visit www.coldstrokeclassic.com for more information.

 

 

Recipe: NC Low Country Shrimp Boil

Easy to do, good for you, and delicious!

Passed down from generation to generation, the low country shrimp boil is best enjoyed outdoors with friends. Cleanup is minimal if you skip plates and serve on paper-covered tables. Just drain the shrimp and pile high where everyone can dig in.

Peel, eat and be merry.

Low Country Boil

Ingredients
1/2 cup Old Bay Seasoning
1 tablespoon salt
3 quarts water
1 can (12 ounces) beer (optional)
8 medium red potatoes cut in quarters
8 ears fresh corn cut in half
4 pounds large shrimp in shells

Directions
In an 8-quart pot bring Old Bay, salt, water, and beer to boil on high heat. Add potatoes. Cook 15 minutes.?? Add corn. Continue to cook 7 minutes. Add shrimp. Cook 4 minutes.?? Drain and dump contents in the center of a paper-covered picnic table. (Contents of pot can also be divided into several large bowls or buckets.) Sprinkle additional Old Bay over the top for finger-licking flavor.

Recipe Info
Makes 8 large servings.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Low country shrimp boil

Thalian Hall Tours

Thalian Hall, in Wilmington, North Carolina, is one of the most significant theatres in the United States and has been in almost continuous use since it first opened. The theatre has been under the management of the Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. since 1963. In addition to the historic Thalian Hall Main Stage, the Thalian Hall staff operates the City Council Chambers and Ballroom, and the Studio Theatre. The Thalian Hall operates the Center Box Office, co-ordinates the calendar and supervise the use of the facility. It provides the ushers, and maintains the interior of the building.

Last year there were over 250 shows, events and films for a total of 495 performances, and these programs attracted audiences totaling more than 85,000 people. The events ranged from music to ballet and theatre, from pop, jazz, folk and country music to the finest in domestic, independent and foreign films. The Thalian Hall complex is the site of recitals, awards ceremonies, film festivals, lectures and charity events, and is “home” to a large number of theatre and performing companies, including By Chance Productions, Opera House Theatre, Thalian Association, Willis Richardson Players, Theatre Exchange, and Stageworks Youth Theatre.

Tours are offered Tuesday through Friday by appointment. Tours normally include the main lobby, historic 1858 lobby, historic 1858 auditorium “Thalian Hall,” historic gallery level, Ballroom/City Council Chambers, Studio Theatre and backstage areas. Some areas may not be accessible due to production or business meetings.

 Self-guided tours are offered Monday through Friday 12pm-6pm and Saturday 2pm-6pm. Guided tours are also available by appointments. For more information about tours or Thalian Hall, please call 910-343-3664 or visit their website.

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