Enjoy the sounds of late Beethoven quartets that encourage inclusion, diversity, and musical connection. Illuminos String Quartet will perform live at the St. James Episcopal Church on Friday, September 18.

Jamir Jumoke explains what Peer Support Specialists do, and what they need to do their job well.

Join Station Manager Kevin Crane as he shares feedback from our readers and listeners on Friday Feedback, August 28, 2026.

This week, Rhonda's guest is Wesley Brown, founder and artistic director of Pineapple-Shaped Lamps, celebrating its 16th anniversary with a special homecoming production at Thalian Hall's Ruth and Bucky Stein Theatre, September 4–6, 2026. For tickets, visit thalianhall.org.

See The Texas Chainsaw Massacre on the big screen on October 30 at 4:30 and 7:30 PM. Stay after each screening for an expert discussion with Juan Carlos Kase!

See Clueless on the big screen September 25 at 4:00 and 7:30 PM. Stay after each screening for an expert discussion with Todd Berliner!

Adult Story Hour, a six-week series of readings by local authors, artists, and entertainers, will take place on Tuesdays from September 15 to October 20. Rhonda's guest this week is Yasmin Tomkinson, executive director of the Cape Fear Literacy Council.

Last month, the news started following the story of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, a young Black man who went missing and was later found dead under unclear circumstances — leading to far-reaching criticisms about how the case was handled. And tragically, Wells' case isn't isolated. There have been several other similar stories this year. It's an upsetting, emotional, and complicated topic — one this week's commentary, from Wilmington-based spoken word artist Mahlaynee Cooper, addresses in her poetry.

Join WHQR for Soup to Nuts Live! featuring Honey Magpie, Thursday, November 12 at 7:30 PM

Rhonda's guest this week is Thalian Hall CEO Shane Fernando, who, in addition to leading the historic theater through an ambitious capital campaign, is directing Opera House Theatre Company's 2026 season finale of "West Side Story" through August 23.