CURRENT ART EXHIBITION
EXHIBITION DOWNTOWN
an artist showcase featuring the people and places of downtown wilmington
an artistically inspiring celebration of the port city
on display through july 19
ARTIST RECEPTION JUNE 27th 7pm
at the gallery 208 n. front st. 
downtown wilmington 
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ART TALK: artists on exhibit
an informal art experience
featuring casual creative conversations
last tuesday of each month
next event: JULY 29th: 7pm
artist: Allan Nance [painter.]
featuring local/regional artists, offering their thoughts and ideas about the local art community as well as sharing informative stories, tips, techniques and adventures. Q/A following each conversation to allow citizens and artists an opportunity to discover, opinionate, and educate. Raffles and prizes each month! Informal and fun!
Community Painting and more!
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FROM ATLANTIS WITH LOVE:
a monthly open mic poetry event 
hosted by uncw's literary journal
first tuesday of each month
NEXT SHOWCASE July 1st, 8pm
ALL POETIC GENRES WELCOME all ages welcome
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910 NOISE 
June 28th: 9pm 
with the Pony Gropers, Subterrene, (de)gauss. 
Noise. Art. Music. Performance. Fun.
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DOCTOR OAKROOT
Born in a taxi with no brakes, he says, "I been rolling ever since. I rolled right down to Hell, pulled up the devil by his tail and brought back some dark, dark songs."
And he plays those songs on quirky guitars that he makes himself. "I have an inner conviction that I should make my own instruments. " He does. And its fun. JULY 3rd 9pm. FREE SHOW along with a guitar display.
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Cringe: an evening of true stories: Join us for another night of dishonorable discourse. No fantasy, no fiction, no make believe: 100% true stories from local citizens. Bizarre, scary, hilarious, mischievous, scandalous, fun, wacky, and weird. Thursday, July 31^st. 8pm.  Hear secrets and hidden truths. Despair and comedy encouraged. Embarrassment and hilarity expected. Want to share something? Please call to sign up. We’re looking for true, fun, interesting stories to share in front of an open-minded general audience. An evening where private becomes public. 910.763.3737
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COMING SOON...
-Between the Lines: a one-night poetry festival and chapbook release. 08.08.08

-SWOON: a celebration of women in music: 08.16.08: 5pm. continuous musicians, filmmakers, poets, tarot cards and more...

-EFS: an experimental film showcase: 09.20.08...submissions now open.
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*Bottega Gallery won encore magazine's 
best of 2008 for Best Art Gallery. Thanks to all who voted and thanks for your continued support!
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tuesday: 
open paint + create: 
starving artists night/drink + draw!
bring your canvas, paint, pencil, charcoal, watercolors, easel... for an informal evening of creation. meet, network, inspire and be inspired...
$2 tuesdays: $2 select glasses of wine & beer: 7pm
(best wine special in wilmington) !!!!!

wednesday: 
wine tasting wednesdays:
free wine tastings  7 - 10pm,  
live jazz, bossa nova and 60's pop standards from local musicians Roger Davis and Ron Wilson along with free wine tastings. opening the mid-week to the celebratory tastings: this is also downtown residents, employees, artists meet-up night. 

thursday- saturday:  
live music or oddities
enjoy an casual evening of live music or poetry or contests or comedians or art openings or noise art or performance art and more, all while enjoying some of the area's finest craft and organic elixirs. cafe' menu available all night.
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next art exhibit:
Art² A three dimesional art explosion
a group exhibit focused the third dimension
metal. wood. mixed media. more.
opening reception: July 25. 7pm
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coming up... Nick Mowers,  Political Art,   Colleen Ringrose, Photo-Show, Fashion, Fur and Philantrophy and many more fine contemporary artists and group exhibits from around the globe...
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life drawing: 
second and fourth sundays: 4pm. models and artists always needed. please call ahead to reserve a space. 910.763.3737
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wilmington writers forum:
an informal meeting for all local writers: 
meets every 2nd thursday of each month. next meeting: July 10:  7 - 10 pm
open forum for local writers: write, read, critique, network... bring 10 copies of poetry, prose, etc. for workshop. free event
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upcoming live music/events: 
shows begin at 9pm unless noted. no cover. support the arts... 

Tue 6/24: Art Talk with Travis Weller 7pm, free
Wed 6/25: Roger Davis, & Ron Wilson 7:30pm, free
Thu 6/26: Andrew Hoover 9pm, free
Fri 6/27: Brett Harris [4th Friday] 7pm, free
Sat 6/28: 910 Noise 9pm, free
Tue 7/1: Atlantis Journal Open Mic Poetry, 8pm
Wed 7/2: Roger Davis, & Ron Wilson 7:30pm, free
Thu 7/3: Doctor Oakroot, 9pm, free
Fri 7/4: The Clams, 8pm, free [JULY 4th]
Sat 7/5: Trey Hamlin, 9pm, free
Tue 7/8: Prevailion, 9pm, free
Wed 7/9: Roger Davis, & Ron Wilson 7:30pm, free
Thu 7/10: Hiroshi Kishimine & Kyle Lindley 8pm
Fri 7/11: Mike Blair, 9pm, free
Sat 7/12: NCFOM Fundraiser, 7pm, $20
Sat 7/12: Marysue Proveaux 8pm
Tue 7/15: Furry Little Things & Fortress of Swatches
Wed 7/16: Roger Davis, & Ron Wilson 7:30pm, free
Thu 7/17: Patterns: an early evening drum circle 6pm
Thu 7/17: Jason Pogue, 9pm, free:
Fri 7/18: Margot in the Nightbox, 9pm, free
Sat 7/19: Innuendo Poetry Magazine Realease 7pm
Wed 7/23: Roger Davis, & Ron Wilson 7:30pm, free
Thu 7/24: Eric Scholz, 9pm, free
Fri 7/25: Jon Senna, 7pm, free [4th Friday]
Sat 7/26: Hendecatope, 9pm, free
Tue 7/29: Art Talk with Allan Nance, 8pm, free
Wed 7/30: Roger Davis, & Ron Wilson 7:30pm, free
Thu 7/31: Cringe: an evening of true stories 8pm, free
talented? sign up to be part of our weekly entertainment. Music. Magic. Poetry. Theatre. Performance Art, Etc...