Port City Life Newsletter: Somber and celebratory as Wilmington marks 1898, Veterans Day
Welcome to the weekly Port City Life newsletter brought to you by me, StarNews reporter John Staton.
It's a weekend both somber and celebratory, as we commemorate the 125th anniversary of Wilmington's 1898 coup and massacre while also honoring those who have served the United States as we mark Veterans Day.
Plus, we've got our usual collection of cool events, food news and more. Let's get started.
Weekend weather outlook
Not ideal. Friday should be nice enough, cloudy and warmish, but a chilly rain will begin moving in on Saturday, and Sunday looks like it could be a complete wash. Better luck next weekend!
Go | See | Do
Despite the expected nasty weather, there's plenty to do (and learn) this weekend, and the slate is heavy with events commemorating the 125th anniversary of Wilmington's 1898 coup and massacre.
There's also a major new exhibit, "Monument," opening at the Cameron Art Museum; a Veterans Day parade; some really intriguing plays at UNCW ("Dracula") and CFCC ("John Proctor is the Villain," a modern-day reckoning with "The Crucible"); lots of music (don't miss Suck Fest, you'll thank me later); and some big names touring through the area ("This American Life's" Ira Glass at Kenan Auditorium).
Plus, get a head-start on next week's Cucalorus Film Festival with a look at some of the film screenings and performance options you'll want to know about.
Event-a-palooza: 17 things to do in Wilmington this weekend: Parades, art shows, rock festivals and more
The Dish with Port City Foodies
Think no restaurants are open during Thanksgiving? Think again. Food writer Allison Ballard has a rundown of spots open for dine-in and takeout.
Speaking of the holidays, it's probably time to think about reserving space for Christmas parties next month. We've got a big list of options to get you started on your search.
Getting to know L'Orange
Having toured Europe multiple times with his hip-hop duo, Marlowe, and with nearly a quarter-million listeners for his music on Spotify each month, the Wilmington producer known as L'Orange, now based in Asheville, has already gotten his music on the world stage. This past summer, he decided to take things to the next level by launching his own record label, Old Soul Music.
Locals having success: Wilmington native starts new record label with global roster and one local musician
News you can use
Good news for Wilmington's film industry, as the actors' strike appears to have been settled, clearing the way for film and TV productions to return, perhaps before the end of the year. One local production that won't be returning, unfortunately, is the "Untitled Josh and Lauren Project," produced by Oscar-nominated director Ava DuVernay and starring Josh Jackson and Lauren Ridloff.
Plus, find out about New Hanover County's first "build to rent" neighborhood, and learn about why the locally significant chemical known as Gen X is back in the news.
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Upward and onward
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This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Weekend events in Wilmington NC, plus 1898 and Veterans Day Parade
