Culture/Arts

In this month of celebrating our country’s 250th anniversary, Gary Trawick reflects on the promise of America: a good life.

This week, Rhonda's guest is Liz Gage, the new director of the Dreams Center for Arts Education.

Bob Thompson shares some thoughts on what freedom of religion means in America.

WHQR arts reporter Demia Avery spoke with award-winning painter Barbara Bear Jamison, a fourth-generation Wilmingtonian, about her inspiration and the feelings she hopes to evoke with her work.

Rhonda's guests include Opera Wilmington artistic director Nancy King, who discusses a double bill of one-act operas. We're also joined by Shannon Kessler Dooley, who plays the title role in Puccini's "Suor Angelica" and Jameesa Yarborough, who plays the role of Santuzza in Mascagni's "Cavalleria Rusticana". The productions run through July 26 in UNCW's Mainstage Theatre in the Cultural Arts Building.

"Wings of Hope" showcases the artwork of Elizabeth Singletary Lineberger. The Final Reception will be held Friday, August 28th.

Jamir Jumoke talks about the challenge to feeling truly free after a prison term is served.

Rhonda's guest this week is Melanie Morgan, director of the New Hanover County Public Library, who discusses this week's opening of the new Northchase branch.

Rhonda's guest this week is Kenneth Chestnut, one of the organizers of the 16th Annual Ocean City Jazz Festival, July 3-5, 2026, at North Topsail Beach.

Gary Trawick reminds us why North Carolina proudly claims itself “First in Freedom” and of the significance of the two dates on our state flag.