Community Calendar

Griot & Grey Owl Black Southern Writers Conference is dedicated to celebrating and uplifting Black voices in Southern literature. This year's conference promises to be a transformative event that unpacks the theme of Home & Heritage with multi-sensory experiences curated by culture-shifting writers.

It will also bring together local vendors and partners, such as Trees for the Triangle and Southern Foodways Alliance, to help us contribute to community restoration efforts after Hurricane Helene.

In collaboration with partners like Duke University, the City of Durham, the City of Raleigh, the Durham Arts Council, Discover Durham, the Hayti Heritage Center, and the United Arts Council, the conference will host participants for a weekend of impactful performances, workshops, and community events featuring the heavyweights of Southern literary scene.

Friday (Free Day) Activities:
- 11 AM: Write-In led by Black Feminist Love Evangelist Alexis Pauline Gumbs and many other illustrious writers, poets, and performers at Nasher Museum.
- 2 PM: Opening Ceremony & Keynote with Alexis P Gumbs and Expert Embodiment Practitioner Prentis Hemphill at Reynolds Auditorium at Duke University Bryan Center.

Saturday & Sunday (Ticketed Activities):
- Unforgettable culinary experience Lunch & Learn led by James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Twitty, known for his work on Netflix's "High on the Hog."
- Griot’s Poetry Slam, hosted by award-winning poets Bluz, Jay Ward, and Dasan Ahanu.
- Workshops, Panels, & Book Talks
- Hallmark Talk w/ Michael Twitty
- Dinner with the Authors
- Closing Ceremony & Entertainment by Ashlee Haze
- Afterparty w/ Dasan Ahanu

Wilmington Railroad Museum is a drop-off location for this year’s Toy for Tots Toy Drive. New unopened toys can be left in the Toys for Tots Box, to be collected on December 16th.

Donations can be left at this location whenever the museum is open. Regular hours of operation are Monday-Saturday, 10a-4p.

Thalian Hall is proud to present "Works by Hand: over twenty hand-carved linoleum prints by Janette Hopper".

Through metaphor and narrative, these prints speak about communication and sharing. The nudes
symbolize innocents, freedom, and honesty and are inspired by images of new and old masters and
by direct observation.

Janette K. Hopper has always enjoyed figure drawing and one of her first narratives was when she
was in elementary school of the Piped Piper in color crayon. Fortunately, the Boise Idaho School
System had excellent art programs and she had encouragement from her parents.

Throughout her education and life, she has been a keen observer, partly because her father taught
her that if she was bored, she was not looking. As she continued her education at the University of
Idaho, she was introduced to drawing the figure. She continued that work at Boise State University
and eventually while getting her MFA at the University of Oregon. Her other major interest was the
panoramic landscape view so she has always climbed to viewpoints and observed nature and is
known for her paintings.

She began making prints in Denmark while on a Fulbright. Artistically, Denmark was a freeing
experience for all her artistic ideals. Here she could see people of all ages enjoying the nude figure in
art, the North Sea and the architecture of the historic city either by walking or riding her bike.

She has always thought of the human body as a wondrous gift to house our spirit and our mind and
with which we share love and companionship with others. As an artist, she believes that art speaks to
all aspects of life and it must be honest. You will find these ideals in her prints.
Web: www.janettekhopper.com Instagram: janettekhopperart

Food, Fun and Friends come learn about Isaac Bear early college and support our school.

Please join us at St. Paul's Episcopal Church as the St. Paul's Choir offers the Requiem Mass by Gabriel Fauré, one of the most beloved choral works ever written. The choir will be conducted by Brendan Conner, and will feature soloists Catriona MacLean, Anthony Bailey, Khairi Williams, and organist Lucas Fletcher.

Immerse yourself in a music and narrative experience that chronicles the story of US Army veteran Jaymes Poling and his journey through three deployments in Afghanistan and subsequent transition back home. Narrated by Poling, this autobiographical production weaves together his story with a cast of world-class musicians in multiple genres led by internationally acclaimed trumpeter Dominick Farinacci.

Wilmington Kiwanis Pancake Day Fundraiser.
When: Saturday, Nov. 2nd, 2024 7:00 am to 12 noon.
Where: Hoggard High School Cafeteria, 4305 Shipyard Blvd.
Come on out for all you can eat pancakes and sausage.
Adults: $10.00 Children 10 and under $5.00.

Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!

Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.

Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!

Gourmet delicacies for sale including frozen foods including casseroles and soups, pickles, relishes, baked goods and much more. Unique raffles available too.

Proceeds go to healthcare needs in our community.

There’s more to the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Wilmington than just walking. And even more reasons to join us. For a different future. For families. For more time. For treatments. We’re closer than ever to stopping Alzheimer’s. But to get there, we need you. For more information or to register, visit act.alz.org/wilmingtonnc.