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This is WHQR Presents — where we platform creators and people with interesting perspectives from around the region. Today’s show, recorded to commemorate Wilmington's 1898 coup and massacre, is From a Poet’s Point of View — from Speak Ya Peace NC, a poetry collective and platform that facilitates art and conversations about issues stemming from racism and other forms of oppression and ...

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Jan 2, 2025 · Cinematique of Wilmington is a series of classic, foreign and notable films sponsored by WHQR and Historic Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets to all screenings are available at the Thalian Hall Website or at the Thalian Hall Box office (Monday-Friday from 12-5pm and one hour before showtime). Admission is $9.63 ($7+ tax and $2.14 ticketing fee)Showtime for Cinematique Films ...

Oct 5, 2024 · Every week, WHQR News Director Ben Schachtman sits down with The Assembly’s Johanna Still to talk about our joint newsletter — The Dive. This week, it’s a look at criticisms Attorney General Josh Stein is facing from people who would like him to take a more engaged oversight role over the New Hanover Community Endowment.

Oct 29, 2024 · WHQR's SOUP TO NUTS LIVE! performances are held in the MC Erny Gallery at WHQR and Live at Ted's. Look forward to great Bluegrass, Rockabilly, Celtic, Country, Blues, Latin, Jazz, Folk, Indie, Pop, and Americana performances - all live in intimate settings, hosted by George Scheibner, then rebroadcast on WHQR 91.3fm. See below for upcoming shows or listen to the produced broadcasts of many of ...

Jan 26, 2025 · Annual Cape Fear Camera Club photo exhibit held in Fort Fisher Aquarium's public gallery space. This year's theme is COASTAL CAPE FEAR, including diversity of wildlife, landscapes, street scenes, architecture, etc. from locations throughout our region.

Dec 27, 2024 · A few of the pieces we referenced in this episode: Dr. Charles Foust out as NHCS superintendent, following release of negative staff climate survey results — Rachel's reporting on the firing of the New Hanover County Schools district …

Oct 19, 2024 · On today’s show, WHQR's Ben Schachtman and Kelly Kenoyer are unpacking the forum we put on earlier this month with WECT and Port City Daily, featuring candidates running for the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners. We'll dig into what the candidates had to say, with context, analysis, and some fact-checking.