Waul has recorded new album, possible late summer release
By Brian Tucker Instrumental post-rock and metal trio Waul has recorded a follow-up to their excellent 2015 debut album “Esmerelda.” Drummer Brandon Lamm said [...]
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“Blue Velvet” revisited – Johnny Griffin on early Wilmington Production
Film Commission director looks back [...]
“Blue Velvet” revisited – Joe Dunton on Capturing the Picture
Joe Dunton discusses the visual style of "Blue Velvet" [...]
“Blue Velvet” revisited – The Beaumont’s Neighbors
Neighbors discuss the film's production [...]
“Blue Velvet” revisited – Jeff Goodwin on Making the Ear
Make-up effects artist discusses making one of film's most famous creations [...]
“Blue Velvet” revisited – a film historian’s look back
Bill Ackerman's scholarly essay on Wilmington's most famous film production. [...]
“Blue Velvet” revisited – an interview with Vernon Harrell
Crew member shares stories from the set, from the big ear, Barbary Coast, to Brad Dourif dancing with a dead snake. [...]
Labeling Deloris hits town before a hurricane does
(originally published in Avenue magazine, July 2006) By Brian Tucker Andrew Boudouris wants to get pierced. Someone at a local tattoo shop told him when to stop by but the [...]
Superheroes and Philosophy
(originally published in Avenue magazine, September 2005) By Chad Gooden What makes Superman the man he is? What is it besides the super human strength? What motivates him to [...]
Robert Lurie’s college writing project was about Australian band The Church
(originally published in Avenue magazine, September 2005) By Brian Tucker It was during Robert Lurie’s first summer in Wilmington as a graduate student at UNC-Wilmington [...]
Local artist – Tom Fleming
(originally published in Avenue magazine, August 2005) By Brian Tucker “Hi, Tom,” a teenager says as Tom Fleming moves through Fanboy Comics, past boxes and boxes of [...]
Exploring the Invisible Hand – ‘The Tipping Point’
(originally published in Avenue magazine, August 2005) By Ron Odom Anyone taking a class in basic economics, or studying it on their own, will inevitably encounter Adam [...]
K’s Choice singer Sarah Bettens releases first solo album
(originally published in Avenue magazine, August 2005) By Kristi Singer Sarah Bettens, known as lead singer of rock group K’s Choice, is feeling renewed towards her music [...]
Rex Miller – Brooklyn Means “By the River”
(originally published in Avenue magazine, August 2005) By Dave Ryder What do photography, tennis, filmmaking, philanthropy, kickboxing and real estate have in common? Ask [...]
The End of Detroit
(originally published in Avenue magazine, August 2005) By Ceri-Louise Frid For the last year downtown Wilmington has enjoyed rock music from The End of Detroit, a seasoned [...]
Local Artist – Josh Moore
(originally published in Avenue magazine, July 2005) By Brian Tucker In a downtown coffee house Josh Moore rests with his back to the counter and entranceway. Before him are [...]
Lucky’s Pub – Under New Management
(originally published in Avenue magazine, July 2005) By Dave Ryder Wilmington has never suffered from a shortage of bars and clubs. In fact some would argue that the [...]
Rebel Books
(originally published in Avenue magazine, July 2005) By Ron Odom Walking into the trifurcated Rebel Books you are confronted by primary colors, red in one room, blue in the [...]
Paw Jam 2005
originally published in Avenue magazine July 2005 By Brian Tucker Located on the ground throughout Battleship Park there were many bowls of water. The Cape Fear River was [...]
The Lights on the Stage – On Broadway school
(originally published in Avenue magazine, July 2005) By Ceri-Louise Frid Velvet curtains of Thalian Hall open to reveal a sea of mermaids on stage, the music starts and the [...]
Essay – Where You Call Home
(originally published in Avenue magazine, July 2005) By Danielle DeRise A few evenings ago, when the cloudy day was finally turning to dusk, I heard a chorus of joyful voices [...]
Dog Days of Summer
originally published in Avenue magazine, July 2005 By Joel Mangum WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH – Summertime has arrived and maybe you want to take your dog to the beach. The [...]
Ford’s Mustang returns
(originally published in Avenue magazine, July 2005) By Ron Odom Ford Motor Company has finally done what many car lovers have wanted for years – return to [...]
The Title Ceremony debuts
(originally published in Avenue magazine, July 2005) By Brian Tucker Heavy rain has poured for twenty minutes now. Rhory True, wearing a MONO band T-shirt and cell phone in [...]
Local History – Moore’s Creek Battlefield
(originally published in Avenue magazine, July 2005) By Ron Odom On February 27, 1776 a battle took place in southeastern North Carolina that would alter the course of the [...]
Local Artist – David Hervey
originally published in Avenue magazine, June 2005 By Brian Tucker David Hervey confidently sings back up vocals to Sly and the Family Stone’s “Everyday [...]
Fans turn out for last ‘Star Wars’ movie ‘Revenge of the Sith’
(originally published in Avenue magazine, June 2005) By Brian Tucker Some sat in lawn chairs awaiting the opportunity to get a seat. Stephen Rogers was relaxing by the doors [...]
The Sinking of U-352
(originally published in Avenue magazine, June 2005) By Joel Mangum Cape Lookout – Many people may not realize how close the fight of WWII came to our land. The second [...]
Young, In College, and Diabetic
(originally published in Avenue magazine, June 2005) By Ceri Frid “Have a good weekend”, the doctor said nonchalantly as he handed David a sample of insulin and needles. [...]
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