Bilingual Book Chat
Latino Book Discussion
Pomegranate Books
Jan. 31, 3 p.m., Free
The chat will feature a reading and discussion of “We the Animals” by Justin Torres, a tale of the struggles of a Puerto Rican/American family and the strong relationships of three brothers. A talk will be held in English afterward. For more information call 910-452-1107 or email [email protected]
Fall of Fort Fisher
Battle of Sugarloaf Dune tour
Carolina Beach State Park
Jan. 31, 2 p.m., Free
University of North Carolina Wilmington history professor Dr. Chris E. Fonvielle Jr. will lead a tour discussing the days following the fall of Fort Fisher during the Civil War, exploring the Wilmington Campaign and the earthworks around Pleasure Island. For additional information call 910-458-8206.
At the Opera
Metropolitan Opera Live
UNCW Lumina Theatre
Jan. 31, 1-4:45 p.m., $20-$24
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute of Wilmington will exhibit a production of “Les Contes d’Hoffmann.” The opera, based on short stories written by E.T.A. Hoffmann, will showcase singer Vittorio Grigolo as the tormented figure in Jacques Offenbach’s masterpiece. For more information call 910-962-3195 or visit www.unc.edu/olli
Black History Month Film
“The Learning Tree”
New Hanover Public Library
Feb. 1, 2 p.m., Free
Kick off the Black History Month Film Festival with a screening of “The Learning Tree,” the first feature-length film directed by an African American, Gordon Parks, in 1969. The picture is based on Parks’ own autobiography and is for mature audiences only. Call 910-798-6341 for details.
