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50-year theater company relaunches honoring 'Black father of drama,' announces first show in 6 years

WILMINGTON — The first Black playwright to stage a play on Broadway has roots in the Port City. And a theater group that started in his honor, to help propel...

NC Black Film Festival turns 22, highlights animation and local artist Minnie Evans 

WILMINGTON — For more than two decades, the North Carolina Black Film Festival (NCBFF) has focused on celebrating Black cinema as artists from across...

Netflix's 'The Waterfront,' filmed locally, gets release date

WILMINGTON — After setting up across southeastern North Carolina last summer to shoot a new series for Netflix, Kevin Williamson’s “The Waterfront” now has...

'Twilight' to be screened with live music ensemble

WILMINGTON — Vampires in concert … well, sort of. Wilson Center will welcome a fall event that will put concert- and movie-goers in the Halloween...

Jewish Film Festival announces 2025 lineup

WILMINGTON — For 12 years now, the Wilmington Jewish Film Festival has been hosted in town and will continue to be celebrated at the...