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The Burgwin-Wright House is excited to celebrate our 100th art show in our gallery by welcoming back local artist, Janet Sessoms, for her show "Colorful Reflections.”

The Opening reception, in conjunction with Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, is on Friday, March 27 from 6-9PM.

Sessoms artworks will be on display and for sale in our art gallery through June 20th. Admission is free. The gallery is open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm.

About the Artist
Janet B. Sessoms, who works primarily in oils, describes her style as painterly realism. Her paintings reflect her fascination with the effects of light on the environment and inanimate objects, as well as her fondness for the landscapes of the southeast. Sessoms wanted to be an artist since the age of eight. An art educator for 22 years, Sessoms retired fourteen years ago and has been realizing her dream ever since. A self-described, life-long learner, she enjoys taking workshops by nationally renowned artists. Sessoms maintains a studio at ArtworksTM and is an active member of the Wilmington Art Association, the Art League of Leland, and Oil Painters of America. To view the artist’s portfolio visit www.janetbsessoms.com.

Explore the waters on a custom pontoon boat around Masonboro Island and Wrightsville Beach. Captained by a naturalist ,this one hour trip provides a combination of natural history and local flora and fauna ecology

You are invited to the Winston-Salem VA Regional Office's annual Veterans Benefits Live event in Wilmington, NC May 28 through 30, 2026

When you pre-register, you're reserving a general admission spot for the day, not a specific appointment time. We’ll see everyone in the order they arrive. There may be a wait, but rest assured you will be seen and receive services. Thank you for your patience and for being part of the event!

While you wait, we encourage you to visit the other vendors and join our hourly classroom sessions to learn more about VA benefits and services.

This is your chance to sit down one-on-one with claims processors who can help you file claims for Veteran and survivor benefits, give updates on pending claims, and answer questions about your prior claims and additional benefits you may be entitled to.

We are happy to announce we will have mobile compensation and pension examiners on site! That means you can get many of your exams during the event without having to make an additional appointment, leading to faster claims decisions and faster delivery of your earned benefits!

Other services include:

. Mobile Vet Center

. Fayetteville VA Coastal Health Care System

. Veteran Readiness and Employment benefits, VA Life Insurance, Home Loan, and Education information

. Homeless, low-income housing, social, and vocational support services

. Vendors and services from community partners, and much more

. Refreshments and lunch will be provided to all Veterans free of charge.

The Burgwin-Wright House is excited to celebrate our 100th art show in our gallery by welcoming back local artist, Janet Sessoms, for her show "Colorful Reflections.”

The Opening reception, in conjunction with Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, is on Friday, March 27 from 6-9PM.

Sessoms artworks will be on display and for sale in our art gallery through June 20th. Admission is free. The gallery is open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm.

About the Artist
Janet B. Sessoms, who works primarily in oils, describes her style as painterly realism. Her paintings reflect her fascination with the effects of light on the environment and inanimate objects, as well as her fondness for the landscapes of the southeast. Sessoms wanted to be an artist since the age of eight. An art educator for 22 years, Sessoms retired fourteen years ago and has been realizing her dream ever since. A self-described, life-long learner, she enjoys taking workshops by nationally renowned artists. Sessoms maintains a studio at ArtworksTM and is an active member of the Wilmington Art Association, the Art League of Leland, and Oil Painters of America. To view the artist’s portfolio visit www.janetbsessoms.com.

Explore the waters on a custom pontoon boat around Masonboro Island and Wrightsville Beach. Captained by a naturalist ,this one hour trip provides a combination of natural history and local flora and fauna ecology

Join us on Saturday, May 30th, 2026 for the 27th Annual British Car Show at 3600 Burnt Mill Drive, Wilmington, NC. The British Motor Club of the Cape Fear (BMCCF) is once again proudly partnering with the Scottish Society of Wilmington and the Port City Highland Games benefiting paws4vets assistance dog placement program. Dash plaques for the first 100 cars registered. All marques welcome!   Trophies will be awarded by class and for Best in Show. Special addition – Diamond in the Rough class for those cars “in the works”.

Each car show pre-registration includes a complimentary pass to the Port City Highland Games.   Additional Highlands Games’ passes are available to purchase in advance or at the gate. Don’t miss the Highland Games Pipe Bands, Heavy Athletics, Food, Beer, and Merchandise!

For more information and to register go to: https://www.bmccf.org

The Car Show is FREE TO THE PUBLIC to attend and guest PARKING IS FREE!"

You are invited to the Winston-Salem VA Regional Office's annual Veterans Benefits Live event in Wilmington, NC May 28 through 30, 2026

When you pre-register, you're reserving a general admission spot for the day, not a specific appointment time. We’ll see everyone in the order they arrive. There may be a wait, but rest assured you will be seen and receive services. Thank you for your patience and for being part of the event!

While you wait, we encourage you to visit the other vendors and join our hourly classroom sessions to learn more about VA benefits and services.

This is your chance to sit down one-on-one with claims processors who can help you file claims for Veteran and survivor benefits, give updates on pending claims, and answer questions about your prior claims and additional benefits you may be entitled to.

We are happy to announce we will have mobile compensation and pension examiners on site! That means you can get many of your exams during the event without having to make an additional appointment, leading to faster claims decisions and faster delivery of your earned benefits!

Other services include:

. Mobile Vet Center

. Fayetteville VA Coastal Health Care System

. Veteran Readiness and Employment benefits, VA Life Insurance, Home Loan, and Education information

. Homeless, low-income housing, social, and vocational support services

. Vendors and services from community partners, and much more

. Refreshments and lunch will be provided to all Veterans free of charge.

The Burgwin-Wright House is excited to celebrate our 100th art show in our gallery by welcoming back local artist, Janet Sessoms, for her show "Colorful Reflections.”

The Opening reception, in conjunction with Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, is on Friday, March 27 from 6-9PM.

Sessoms artworks will be on display and for sale in our art gallery through June 20th. Admission is free. The gallery is open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm.

About the Artist
Janet B. Sessoms, who works primarily in oils, describes her style as painterly realism. Her paintings reflect her fascination with the effects of light on the environment and inanimate objects, as well as her fondness for the landscapes of the southeast. Sessoms wanted to be an artist since the age of eight. An art educator for 22 years, Sessoms retired fourteen years ago and has been realizing her dream ever since. A self-described, life-long learner, she enjoys taking workshops by nationally renowned artists. Sessoms maintains a studio at ArtworksTM and is an active member of the Wilmington Art Association, the Art League of Leland, and Oil Painters of America. To view the artist’s portfolio visit www.janetbsessoms.com.

Explore the waters on a custom pontoon boat around Masonboro Island and Wrightsville Beach. Captained by a naturalist ,this one hour trip provides a combination of natural history and local flora and fauna ecology

The Burgwin-Wright House is excited to celebrate our 100th art show in our gallery by welcoming back local artist, Janet Sessoms, for her show "Colorful Reflections.”

The Opening reception, in conjunction with Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, is on Friday, March 27 from 6-9PM.

Sessoms artworks will be on display and for sale in our art gallery through June 20th. Admission is free. The gallery is open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm.

About the Artist
Janet B. Sessoms, who works primarily in oils, describes her style as painterly realism. Her paintings reflect her fascination with the effects of light on the environment and inanimate objects, as well as her fondness for the landscapes of the southeast. Sessoms wanted to be an artist since the age of eight. An art educator for 22 years, Sessoms retired fourteen years ago and has been realizing her dream ever since. A self-described, life-long learner, she enjoys taking workshops by nationally renowned artists. Sessoms maintains a studio at ArtworksTM and is an active member of the Wilmington Art Association, the Art League of Leland, and Oil Painters of America. To view the artist’s portfolio visit www.janetbsessoms.com.