Fiery Film and Forum
“Wilmington on Fire” film screening and panel discussion
Thursday, Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m, $15
Kenan Auditorium, UNCW
UNCW Association for Campus Entertainment hosts a special screening of “Wilmington on Fire,” a documentary exploring the history of Wilmington in 1898 when African Americans of the community where attacked by a mob of armed, white men with political backing, in what is considered the only coup d’état in U.S. history. Following the screening a panel discussion focused on art and social justice will take place.
Free Trees
TreeFest
Friday, Jan. 22 – Saturday, Jan. 23, 10 a.m. to 5 pm., suggested donation of $3
Independence Mall, 3500 Oleander Drive
Families are invited to receive a free distribution of tree and grass seedlings in the JC Penney end court, which can be used to increase tree canopy and biodiversity. There is a limit of five trees. The event is free but a donation of at least $3 is requested to help support the cost of the seeds and to ensure the continuation of this event.
In Sync
WindSync Wind Quintet in Concert
Friday, Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m., $15
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 N. 16th St.
The 2012 winner of the Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh International Competition brings its dynamic version of chamber music to Wilmington. The group of five virtuosos will entertain audiences with both newly commissioned works and original arrangements of classical masterworks. Advance tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com.
Who Done it?
Cape Fear’s Mystery at the Museum
Saturday, January 23, 1 p.m., free for members, $7 for non-members
Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St., Wilmington
Mystery at the Museum offers a fun Saturday outing for families with small children. The museum will be staged to appear to have been robbed. Toys, books, and souvenirs will be scattered throughout the room and the kids will have the chance to play as detectives, finding the missing items and uncovering who done it.
