Politics and Prose
Book reading
Jan. 15, 7 p.m.
Pomegranate Books
Former University of North Carolina Wilmington Chancellor Jim Leutze will share entries from his latest work, “Entering North Carolina: Set Clocks Back 100 Years,” about the history of North Carolina politics and education. Admission is free. For more information, email [email protected]
Everyone is Beautiful
Fashion show
Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m.
Pine Valley United Methodist Church
A fashion show featuring people with disabilities will raise funds for the Miracle League of Wilmington. The event includes a raffle and donations will be accepted. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information phone 937-408-3370 or email [email protected]
Groovy Disco Party
“Sunday Night Fever”
Jan. 18, 6 p.m.
Blockade Runner Beach Resort
The Thalian Association stages this disco redux with cocktails, dinner and a show extolling the classic decade of music and dance. Admission is $60 with $25 benefitting The Thalian Association and Thalian Association Children’s Theatre. For details phone 910-256-2251 or email [email protected]
Folk Dancing
Saturday Contra Dance
Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m.
Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church
Cape Fear Contra Dancers will gather to boogie to an evening of Irish, New England, Scottish and French-Canadian music. Newcomers are welcome, no partner is needed. Admission is $5 to $10 and dancing begins at 8 p.m. For additional information phone 910-619-9686 or visit www.wilmingtoncontradance.info
