Community Calendar

We will be offering the following for sale: vegetable and herb plants, annuals and perennials, native plants and Master Gardener Home Grown Favorites. We will also have our Monthly Garden Planners for Zone 8, and our Ask a Master Gardener Booth for gardening questions

Find your treasure at the Great Williston Rummage Sale and then enjoy the vibrant Castle Street cultural scene! Leave your car parked at Williston and stroll up and down nearby Castle Street to enjoy an independent bookstore; record shop; vintage, thrift, gift, and antique boutiques; cafés; curated international and national delicacies; art supplies; seafood markets; tantalizing restaurants and much, much more.

Information about how to register as a vendor is below.

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the Bellamy Mansion Museum is hosting an art exhibition by local artist James C. Horton, which includes over 40 original paintings and drawings that highlight historic scenes and places from around the region and country that help tell America's story. Visitors can view the exhibit free of charge any time the museum is open (M-Sun. 10 am-4 pm). Please stop by the Carriage ​House Visitor Center to gain admission. Art is available for purchase and an Artist's Reception will be held on February 27th (6-8pm). Visit bellamymansion.org/exhibits for more information or email info@bellamymansion.org if you have questions.

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.

Dive into discovery at the UNCW STEM Expo hosted by the University of North Carolina Wilmington as part of North Carolina Science Festival! This free, family-friendly event brings science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to life through interactive, hands-on activities inspired by our coast, oceans, and marine environments.

Students, families, and community members can explore marine science, coastal engineering, environmental technology, and ocean conservation through interactive exhibits, meaningful hands-on activities, and creative challenges led by university faculty, students, and community partners. Build ocean-friendly engineering solutions, drive a remotely operated vehicle, learn about marine organisms, explore coastal ecosystems, discover how STEM helps protect our shores, and so much more.

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

Three Wilmington Presbyterian congregations are joining together to host an extraordinary weekend of sacred storytelling with international performers Davide Bardi and Paola Balbi. Through dramatic retellings, conversation, and reflection, we’ll explore how story shapes faith and community.
"Stories and Conversations of the Faith"
An interactive session featuring the Passion and Resurrection through the eyes of Peter and Mary Magdalene, plus short Christian folktales. The performers weave stories with open conversation about method, early Christian storytelling, and modern faith communities. Relaxed, participatory, and especially engaging for youth and teens. Refreshments provided.

Join us for an elegant evening with a purpose at the 5th Annual For the Ocean Gala, a celebration of community, conservation, and coastal culture! Enjoy live entertainment from Beth Manning and the Brunswick Big Band, indulge in delicious appetizers and desserts, and participate in both silent and live auctions packed with incredible items—all while supporting a cause that matters. This is your chance to mingle with fellow ocean-lovers and POP Stars for a night that’s as fun as it is impactful. ✨

🎟️ What’s Included:
• Entry to the Gala
• Hors d’oeuvres & desserts
• Up to 2 complimentary drink tickets
• Chance to win exclusive giveaways
• Access to silent + live auctions

📸 Attire: Coastal Cocktail — dress to impress with seaside flair!

💙 Why It Matters: All proceeds benefit Plastic Ocean Project, Inc., helping establish their new home base to expand ocean education, research initiatives, and cleanup programs like Trees4Trash™ that amplify the fight against plastic pollution.

THIS SHOW IS A TOTAL DISASTER… AND YOU’LL LOVE EVERY SECOND OF IT!
Are you tired of normal musicals where things go right?
Sick of happy endings that make sense?
Then buckle up, because Disaster: The Musical is here to absolutely ruin your expectations.
Earthquakes!
Fires!
Tidal waves!
Questionable life choices set to 70s hits!
All happening at the same time. Because why have one disaster when you can have ALL OF THEM?
Featuring iconic songs you didn’t realize could narrate complete chaos, including:
People falling in love… during mass panic
People breaking up… during mass panic
People singing instead of evacuating… during MASS PANIC
Witness dramatic slow-motion running!
Emotional ballads mid-catastrophe!
Absolutely zero regard for safety protocols!
Critics are saying:
“I laughed, I cried, I reconsidered cruise vacations.”
“Like a rollercoaster… if the rollercoaster was on fire.”
So grab your friends, your sense of humor, and maybe a life jacket—just in case.
Disaster: The Musical
Because sometimes everthing is chaos and it is hillarious!
Stein Theatre: April 23-May 3. Thurs-Sat 7:30 Sun: 2:00
Tickets are on sale now!! https://www.thalianhall.org/pan-disaster-26

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the Bellamy Mansion Museum is hosting an art exhibition by local artist James C. Horton, which includes over 40 original paintings and drawings that highlight historic scenes and places from around the region and country that help tell America's story. Visitors can view the exhibit free of charge any time the museum is open (M-Sun. 10 am-4 pm). Please stop by the Carriage ​House Visitor Center to gain admission. Art is available for purchase and an Artist's Reception will be held on February 27th (6-8pm). Visit bellamymansion.org/exhibits for more information or email info@bellamymansion.org if you have questions.