Beginning a Season of Classics
2014-15 Masterworks Series Opening Night
UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium
Saturday, Sept. 20, 8 p.m., $25-$27
The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra will open its Masterworks Series with performances of Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp, and Nielson’s Symphony No. 4, “The Inextinguishable.” The performances will feature Christina Brier, harp, and Mary Jo White, flute. To learn more or order tickets, call 910-962-3500 or visit www.wilmingtonsymphony.org/tickets
Show and Shells
2014 North Carolina Shell Show
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
Saturday, Sept. 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 21, 1-5 p.m.
Collectors, exhibitors, dealers and enthusiasts will gather for the annual North Carolina Shell Show. The event features seashells collected by the N.C. Shell Club and others. Club members will talk about shells and shelling, and dealers will be onsite selling shells and shell-related items. Museum admission covers admittance to the show. For more information, call 910-798-4368 or visit www.capefearmuseum.com
Coastal Catches
Coastal Carolina Lionfish Derby
Dockside Restaurant & Marina
Saturday, Sept. 20 6-9 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 21 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission: $50-$150
Wilmington anglers will match wits and reels with in an effort to rid local reefs of lionfish, an invasive species. Prizes will be awarded for most lionfish caught, the heaviest fish, and the longest and shortest fish. To register or learn more, call Dane Young at 336-251-2247 or email [email protected]
