Community Calendar

Experience the rich harmonies and powerful legacy of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, the world-renowned ensemble preserving over 150 years of history through the soul-stirring tradition of Negro Spirituals.

Fisk University opened in Nashville in 1866 as the first American university to offer a liberal arts education to “young men and women irrespective of color.” Five years later the school was in dire financial straits. George L. White, Fisk treasurer and music professor then, created a nine-member choral ensemble of students and took it on tour to earn money for the University. The group left campus on October 6, 1871. Jubilee Day is celebrated annually on October 6 to commemorate this historic day.

The first concerts were in small towns. Surprise, curiosity, and some hostility were the early audience responses to these young black singers who did not perform in the traditional “minstrel fashion.” One early concert in Cincinnati brought in $50, which was promptly donated to victims of the notorious 1871 fire in Chicago. When they reached Columbus, the next city on tour, the students were physically and emotionally drained. Mr. White, in a gesture of hope and encouragement, named them “The Jubilee Singers,” a Biblical reference to the year of Jubilee in the Book of Leviticus, Chapter 25. Continued perseverance and beautiful voices began to change attitudes among the predominantly white audiences. Eventually skepticism was replaced by standing ovations and critical praise in reviews. Gradually they earned enough money to cover expenses and send back to Fisk.

In 1872 they sang at the World Peace Festival in Boston and at the end of the year President Ulysses S. Grant invited them to perform at the White House. In 1873 the group grew to eleven members and toured Europe for the first time. Funds raised that year were used to construct the school’s first permanent building, Jubilee Hall. Today Jubilee Hall, designated a National Historic Landmark by the US Department of Interior in 1975, is one of the oldest structures on campus. The beautiful Victorian Gothic building houses a floor-to-ceiling portrait of the original Jubilee Singers, commissioned by Queen Victoria during the 1873 tour as a gift from England to Fisk.

In this bold, witty, and refreshingly modern play, Kate Hamill’s adaptation of Little Women brings new life to Louisa May Alcott’s beloved classic. Follow the spirited March sisters—Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy—as they navigate love, loss, ambition, and the bonds of family during the American Civil War. With heart, humor, and a contemporary voice, this vibrant retelling celebrates the timeless resilience of young women daring to dream. 

In this bold, witty, and refreshingly modern play, Kate Hamill’s adaptation of Little Women brings new life to Louisa May Alcott’s beloved classic. Follow the spirited March sisters—Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy—as they navigate love, loss, ambition, and the bonds of family during the American Civil War. With heart, humor, and a contemporary voice, this vibrant retelling celebrates the timeless resilience of young women daring to dream. 

In this bold, witty, and refreshingly modern play, Kate Hamill’s adaptation of Little Women brings new life to Louisa May Alcott’s beloved classic. Follow the spirited March sisters—Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy—as they navigate love, loss, ambition, and the bonds of family during the American Civil War. With heart, humor, and a contemporary voice, this vibrant retelling celebrates the timeless resilience of young women daring to dream. 

"Come and be a part of a special night celebrating our local poets! It's an evening dedicated to connection, showcasing the profound love for the art of poetry and spoken word within our community. Our wonderful hostess, Carrie Assata, will curate a smooth and intimate vibe, setting the stage for an unforgettable experience. Meanwhile, Dj MisStory will be on the ones and twos, spinning tunes to create a fantastic atmosphere for the evening. Join us for a night filled with creativity, expression, and the beautiful resonance of local voices. Let's celebrate the richness of our community's poetic spirit together!"

The Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center will hold auditions for Guys & Dolls SR. March 10 and 11 at 5 pm. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington. The production, directed by Laurene Perry with choreography by Lori Grace Wood, runs from June 5-7, 2026 at The Hannah Block Historic USO /Community Arts Center. Please prepare 30 seconds (16 bars) of a musical theatre style song to sing. You may sing acapella or use a karaoke track on your phone.
Audition sign-up will begin February 23rd. PLEASE CALL 910-341-7860 TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TIME.
Callbacks will be March 12 at the Community Arts Center. If called, please be prepared to dance, read from a provided script, and sing from the show.
Actors of all ethnicities over the age of 55 are welcome and encouraged to audition!

The Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center will hold auditions for Guys & Dolls SR. March 10 and 11 at 5 pm. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington. The production, directed by Laurene Perry with choreography by Lori Grace Wood, runs from June 5-7, 2026 at The Hannah Block Historic USO /Community Arts Center. Please prepare 30 seconds (16 bars) of a musical theatre style song to sing. You may sing acapella or use a karaoke track on your phone.
Audition sign-up will begin February 23rd. PLEASE CALL 910-341-7860 TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TIME.
Callbacks will be March 12 at the Community Arts Center. If called, please be prepared to dance, read from a provided script, and sing from the show.
Actors of all ethnicities over the age of 55 are welcome and encouraged to audition!

Join Wilmington's finest comedy collective for a night of spontaneous comedy, theatre, games and who-knows-what else! Waterline Brewing Co. graciously opens their stage to new and sometimes experimental improvised comedy!
Come early at 7:30 for an open improv jam, where you can get up onstage and show your stuff with our performers.

Free, fun, and funny!
Hosted by Jesslyn Wilson + Ben Ehrlich

A monthly open mic variety show including area poets, musicians, artists, comedians, playwrights and more! Every 2nd Saturday at Bottega!

"Come and be a part of a special night celebrating our local poets! It's an evening dedicated to connection, showcasing the profound love for the art of poetry and spoken word within our community. Our wonderful hostess, Carrie Assata, will curate a smooth and intimate vibe, setting the stage for an unforgettable experience. Meanwhile, Dj MisStory will be on the ones and twos, spinning tunes to create a fantastic atmosphere for the evening. Join us for a night filled with creativity, expression, and the beautiful resonance of local voices. Let's celebrate the richness of our community's poetic spirit together!"