Local Arts

WHQR's arts reporter Demia Avery sat down with Grammy-nominated artist and music producer Damion Murrill to talk about growing up in a musical family, the therapeutic power of music, and inspiring future musicians.

WHQR arts reporter Demia Avery sat down with the multi-talented Ashley Barnes about her lifelong love of dance, the pressures and joys of "getting all the ducks in a row," and teaching dancers, old and young.

WHQR arts reporter Demia Avery sat down director, producer, and educator LJ Woodard, who's after-school program has grown into an award-winning theater program for children.

WHQR arts reporter Demia Avery sat down with Wilmington-based musician Taylor Bryant to talk about his unique stage name, his musical journey, gigging in the Port City, and working on a space (traffic jam) opera, of sorts.

WHQR’s arts reporter Demia Avery sat down with Kaleb Edward Edley, a Wilmington-based actor, writer, director, and educator. Edley talked about getting into acting, what he loves about teaching the craft, and his most recent projects.

WHQR's Arts Reporter Demia Avery sat down with Wilmington-based actor and firefighter Calvin Rowell, Jr. to talk about getting into acting, balancing an actor's life with firefighting, and what lessons he's brought from the firehouse to the theater.

WHQR's Arts Reporter Demia Avery sat down with up-and-coming singer and songwriter Dymond Logan to talk about exploring her music style, her desire to remain an independent artist, and the motivation of having younger siblings.

WHQR's Arts Reporter Demia Avery sat down with Big Dawg Productions Artistic Director Steve Vernon to talk about his artistic journey, his work with Big Dawg as the theatre company celebrates its 30th anniversary, and his dream of a Wilmington-area theatre festival.

April is National Poetry Month, and WHQR arts reporter Demia Avery spoke with poet, singer, and activist Mahlaynee Cooper, also known as Carrie Assata about the musical roots of her poetry, some of her heroines, and the work she's doing today.

Comedian, podcaster, and cannabis enthusiast Doug Benson returns to Wilmington’s Dead Crow Comedy in April, just ahead of 4/20. WHQR's Arts Reporter Demia Avery spoke with him about his influences and his work.