StarNews reporter John Staton brings you the weekly Port City Life newsletter, highlighting recent events in the Wilmington area. He attended a performance by The Woggles at Carolina Beach, witnessed Wilmington rockers Ridgewood at Reggie’s, and covered the first round of the Port City’s Top Comic contest at Dead Crow Comedy Room.
Staton also found himself on the red carpet interviewing Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider. Looking ahead, the weekend weather forecast is mostly clear with a chance of rain on Sunday. Events to look forward to include the North Carolina Blueberry Festival in Burgaw, Wilmington’s Juneteenth Festival, and various live performances around town.
In the food scene, a local chef raised $15,000 for the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina at a James Beard Awards watch party. Additionally, a Brunswick County food franchise will be serving at the U.S. Open at Pinehurst.
As Father’s Day approaches, learn how Wilmington theater brought a father and daughter closer through acting. Thalian Hall hosted the premiere of a Wilmington-shot horror film starring Russell Crowe, drawing in celebrities. A downtown Wilmington business owner plans to continue a free concert series despite fines from the city.
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