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Wilmington coloring book selected by NC museum as part of an African American cultural celebration Support the Port, a non-profit agency in Wilmington, offer a free, downloadable coloring book that illustrates famous African American history makers from Wilmington. (Source: cedric harrison) By Frances Weller | January 30, 2021 at 1:07 PM EST - Updated January 30 at 1:07 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A coloring book that illustrates African American history makers from Wilmington is getting recognition from the North Carolina Museum of History, according to the creator. Cedric Harrison, the creator of “Wilmington NC in Color,” says the book will be featured as part of the museum’s African American cultural celebration. ....
Brendan Carter as Dr. Frank-n-Furter and Jordan Wolfe as Brad Majors perform in Opera House Theatre Company’s “The Rocky Horror Show,” being held through next Friday and Saturday night outside on the steps of Thalian Hall. (Port City Daily/Shea Carver) WILMINGTON It’s hard to remember what it is like going to a full capacity, in-person concert, theater production or community art show. Once March 17 hit almost 10 months ago, all activity pretty much ceased across the globe. Concerts came to a halt and livestreams popped up in their stead. Art exhibits went virtual. Theater productions became pre-filmed or livestreamed. ....
A Northside Food Co-op is being planned for the Northside of downtown Wilmington. It will host its first community event on Monday, Dec. 21. (Port City Daily/File) WILMINGTON It’s a conversation that has been going on for quite a while now: When is an affordable grocery store coming downtown? Local community members and organizations have banded together to bring the Northside Food Co-op one step closer to reality. On Monday, Dec. 21, a pop-up lunch will be hosted by the Northside Food Co-op, along with organizations Feast Down East, Nourish NC, Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC, LINC Inc, Wilmington Compost Company, Willowdale Urban Farm and Catch Restaurant. Chef Keith Rhodes of Catch will serve homemade vegan jambalaya and bread for free. ....
Northside Food Co-op kicks off effort to bring grocery store to downtown Wilmington Plans move forward for food co-op in Northside neighborhood By Kendall McGee | December 16, 2020 at 6:15 PM EST - Updated December 16 at 7:41 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Big plans are taking shape in Wilmingtonâs Northside neighborhood to address food security, health and equity in the region. Three years after community leaders met at the Foxes Boxes to brainstorm possible solutions, the Northside Food Co-op now has a board of directors, bylaws, and is in the process of selling shares to bring a community-funded grocery store to the region. ....