Bluth Family Fun
Opening Reception “Arrested Development”
(the art show)
Thursday, Jan. 7, 6 p.m., free
Flytrap Brewery, 319 Walnut St.
Inspired by the TV show “Arrested Development,” Surf City artist David Mercer brings the characters to life with fun and colorful portraits in a variety of different techniques and mediums. In addition to Mercer’s art, the opening reception will feature instrumental guitarist Sean Howard and food from 2 Bros Coastal Cuisine. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume from the Arrested Development show.
Fashionable Fundraising
Fifth Annual Port City Rip the Runway Fashion Show
Saturday, Jan. 9, 6 p.m., $30
Kenan Auditorium, UNCW
Everyday people get their model on for this local fundraiser to benefit the Lillie Ann Heggins Scholarship Fund. The event features local DJs, models, make-up artists, small businesses, clothing designers and hair stylists. The models are locals who are selected after tryouts and the proceeds go to a scholarship for local high school seniors.
All Dressed in White
Winter Bridal Expo
Sunday, Jan. 10, noon, $5
Wilmington Convention Center, 515 Nutt St.
More than 50 vendors will fill the Grand Ballroom to showcase some of the latest wedding fashions and trends, as well as answer questions about how to plan the big day. The event features prizes that include a makeup session from Clinique for brides and their bridesmaids and tuxedo rentals for the groom and his ushers from Cape Fear Formal Wear.
Big Screen Blues
“Janis: Little Blue Girl”
Monday, Jan. 11 – Wednesday, Jan. 13, 7 p.m. $8
Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.
Presented by WHQR’s Cinematique of Wilmington, this documentary follows the famous 1960s blues singer Janis Joplin through her rise to stardom. Narrated by musician Cat Power, this film uses the letters she wrote to friends and family to tell the story of life and career that met an untimely end with her tragic death at age 27. There’s an additional screening of the film on Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 4 p.m.
