Local Arts

Rhonda's guest is long-time WHQR commentator Nan Graham, who is out with her third book of essays, Y’all Things Considered”. A reading and book signing are set for Sunday, Oct. 18, 2-5, at AIB Gallery in Mayfaire.

WHQR arts reporter Demia Avery spoke with filmmaker Parrish Stikeleather about filmmaking, Wilmington's film community, and his new feature film, "Long Drive to Yadkin."

Rhonda's guest is Marc Bellinger, co-director of the First Cut Horror Film Festival set for Oct. 9-11 at Jengo's Playhouse and other Wilmington venues.

WHQR’s arts reporter Demia Avery sat down with Wilmington native and artist Sydney F. Austin to talk about how her childhood working on a blueberry farm, half-century career in dentistry, and ‘coastal realistic’ style all connect. They also talk about her experience finding artistic community at theArtWorks.

Visitors are not only allowed to touch Andy Warhol’s famous floating sculptures — they are encouraged to become part of the experience.

Rhonda's guest is Dr. Peter Askim, music director and conductor of the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra, which kicks off its five-concert Classics Series on September 26 at the Wilson Center.

WHQR arts reporter Demia Avery caught up with Justin Michael Heter — better known as Justin Heter Pan — to talk about his multi-faceted musical career, playing solo and with Dubtown Cosmonauts, and keeping his inner child alive and well.

WHQR arts reporter Demia Avery spoke with comedian Maddy Kelly about her rising career, the comedian she'd most like to open for, and her approach to stand-up. Kelly is performing four shows this weekend at Dead Crow Comedy in downtown Wilmington.

Tyrell Brockington was 14 when he started with the after-school program Kids Making It. That led him on a lifelong exploration of art, artisanry, and adaptive reuse — and giving back to the community.

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.