Check out this video of the 3,000 pound anchor from what they believe to be the wreck of the pirate Blackbeard’s flagship being recovered off the North Carolina coast on by Archaeologists:
State of the Art, Art of the State
Cameron Art Museum’s new exhibit features contemporary art by artists currently living in, or native to, the state of North Carolina.
Artists are invited to bring a single work of art to be installed in the museum during opening weekend, May 6th and 7th. The art featured will be seen by three internationally renowned visiting curators.
The exhibit will stay up from its opening Sunday May 8th to Sunday October 30th.
Come to the Cameron Art Museum and see the best of what North Carolina has to offer.
Cameron Art Museum
3201 S. 17th Street
Wilmington, NC 28412
www.cameronartmuseum.com
Airlie Gardens Concert Series
Enjoy the beautiful gardens at Airlie while letting Wilmington’s premier jazz musicians enchant you. Every first Friday from May through October, come listen to amazing jazz in the Airlie Oaks and every third Friday, enjoy an evening of dance music. The events start at 6pm and go until 8pm.
It’s a wonderful place to relax and let the beauty of Airlie Gardens wash over you. Feel free to bring a picnic or a beverage of your choice, a chair or blanket and enjoy the beauty and amazing rhythms take all your worries away. It’s a great place to bring family and friends.
For more information call 910-798-7700 or email [email protected]
Independent Film Festival
This Thursday April 28th through Sunday May 5th, come see the best film’s Wilmington has to offer. The 10th Annual Cape Fear Independent Film Festival is a competition spanning four days filled with both short and feature films. The best film will win a $1,000 grand prize.
Screenings will be held at the Brown Coat Theater on Grace Street.
Films are currently being accepted for the competition. Email [email protected] or visit the website for more information.
Historic Downtown Wilmington Marketplace
Each Sunday starting April 17th and ending [Read more…] about Historic Downtown Wilmington Marketplace
19th Annual Greek Festival
This Friday May 20th through Sunday May 22nd The Greek community of Wilmington, NC shares its culture, faith, and heritage including food, music, dancing, a marketplace and cooking demonstrations by hosting the 19th Annual Greek Festival. This festival held at the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church is an annual event that draws thousands from New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender and surrounding counties.
Come enjoy authentic Greek food, dancing, crafts and culture. There’s face painting and snow cones for kids. There’s something for everyone, this festival will leave you wishing you were Greek!
Call 910.392.4444 for more information.
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
608 S. College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28403
www.stnicholasgreekfest.com
