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CFCC displays a bundle of artwork

Submitted by Heather Setzler, Executive Producer, Theater/Arts Reporter
Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 11:07am
CFCC displays a bundle of artwork

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Cape Fear Community College will open a new art display featuring the work of Aaron Wilcox.

It's called Bundles, and it consists of nearly 30 ceramic sculptures accompanied by digital photographs and drawings.

In these works, Wilcox throws and stretches strips of clay, then fires or glazes it and bounds them with zip ties that he often cuts into sharp edges.  It's meant to challange the materials' inherent characteristics.

Wilcox was born in Winston-Salem and now lives in Wilmington and is an Associate Professor of Ceramics at UNCW.

The exhibit opens Friday, May 17 at the Wilma W. Daniels Gallery on CFCC's Wilmington campus.  It's located at 200 Hanover St. in the first floor of the Hanover parking deck.

Gallery hours:

  • Tuesdays, Thursdays
    11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Fridays
    10:00 a.m. - noon
  • Mondays, Wednesdays
    4:00 p.m.
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Dozens of kids to perform 'High School Musical'

Submitted by Heather Setzler, Executive Producer, Theater/Arts Reporter
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 1:00pm
Dozens of kids to perform 'High School Musical'

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Thalian Association Children's Theater (TACT) will perform Disney's High School Musical.

The show first debuted on the Disney Channel in 2006 and became wildly popular.  It inspired two sequels, a concert tour, an ice skating show and a stage adaptation.

The show follows a group of high school kids dealing with crushes, sibling rivalry, rebellion, disappointment and success, all while trying to put on a high school musical.

The TACT version features 50 local young actors and is directed by David T.

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Two dinner theater options this summer

Submitted by Heather Setzler, Executive Producer, Theater/Arts Reporter
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 11:03am
Two dinner theater options this summer

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - TheatreNOW is offering up two dinner theater shows on the weekends.

On Friday nights throughout the summer, there will be an interactive murder mystery called Murder on the Set. It follows the cast of the popular teen drama Sunny Came Home as they attempt to film their season finale, but on-screen and off-screen relationships get blurred with tragic consequences.

Menu:

  • Starter- Mixed green salad with choice of dressing, bread & butter basket
  • Entree- Chicken 2-ways: roast breast and housemade thigh sausage with sun-dried tomato pesto OR salmon filet with fresh herb sauce OR housemade veggie patty with choice of fresh herb sauce or sun-dried tomato pesto
  • Dessert- selections change weekly

On Saturday nights through June 15, there will be an original baseball comedy called Swing and a Miss.

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The 'Lamps' light up another sketch comedy show

Submitted by Heather Setzler, Executive Producer, Theater/Arts Reporter
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 10:43am
The 'Lamps' light up another sketch comedy show

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Comedy troupe Pineapple-Shaped Lamps is getting ready to stage the third installment of its new monthly sketch show.

PSL PRESENTS: MAYBE? will be performed at TheatreNOW at the corner of 10th and Dock Streets in Wilmington on Thursday, May 9 at 8:00 p.m.  Tickets are $5.

Some of the sketch concepts include a tech support call center for a tech support call center, a less than capable repairman and a shocking funeral. 

PSL PRESENTS: MAYBE? stars Wesley Brown, Holly Cole, Chelsea Deaner, Aerial Fowle, Ben Henson, Zach Pappas, Jordan Mullaney, Brett J. Young and Ryan P.C. Trimble.  Wilmington actor Brendan Carter will host the show.

Pineapple-Shaped Lamps was founded in 2010 and has mounted sketch comedy (TNL, PSL Presents), musicals (Dr.

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First annual TACT Talent Show this weekend

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, April 22nd, 2013, 1:19pm
First annual TACT Talent Show this weekend

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Tickets are on sale for the Thalian Association's first annual TACT Talent Show this weekend.

TACT is an all-youth production company created by Thalian Association over 30 years ago.

The goal of this event is to raise money to fund projects and encourage creativity and development of children in this area.

The talent show will take place Friday, April 26, 2013, 7:30 p.m. at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center. Tickets are $12 with a $.75 preservation fee, available in advance at (910) 341-7860 or at the door.

Copyright 2013 WECT. All rights reserved.

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Students prepare for annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Competition

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 11:25am
Students prepare for annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Competition

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – The 19th Annual New Hanover County Schools High School Sidewalk Chalk Art Competition will be held this Saturday at Mayfaire Town Center.

Each high school art team will be assigned a corner of Main and Innovation Drives to create their chalk designs.

Students from Ashley, Hoggard, Laney and New Hanover High Schools will have two hours to finish their artwork.

Several middle school art students will also be on hand to watch and create smaller versions of chalk designs.

The winning high school art team will receive the NHCS High School Sidewalk Chalk Art plaque to be displayed at their school for one year.

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Cape Fear Community College to add new classes in heritage arts this spring

Submitted by David Hardin on Tuesday, April 16th, 8:34 am
Cape Fear Community College to add new classes in heritage arts this spring

WILMINGTON -  Cape Fear Community College is looking for aspiring artists or hobbyists who are interested in honing their artistic skills. Due to popular demand, CFCC will add three new courses in the arts this spring. The college is seeking students for courses in painting, stained glass mosaics, and acoustic guitar. The exact dates, times and costs for these classes will be set once enough student interest is received. Students are encouraged to pre-register as soon as possible.

Paint It!  Decorative Techniques Masteries: Students will learn a variety of painting techniques through demonstration and creative experimentation.  These skills will be used for painting and refurbishing furniture, walls and decorative objects.  Some techniques to be mastered include color mixing, paint application, pattern creations, stenciling, and hand decorating. Taught by Kerri Ferrari-Marchese.

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