Arts, events, entertainment and culture in Wilmington, NC
Remembering the Wilmington, NC, snowstorm of 1989
From Dec. 22-24, 1989, Wilmington received 15 inches of snow, its highest total in more than 100 years. It made for a rare white Christmas.
As I write this, we’re all waiting to see what the weather has in store for us in the Wilmington area this weekend.
Fingers crossed for minimal effects, but if you’re like me, even the possibility of winter weather gets me thinking about past storms.
I recall one freak snowstorm in early March from my childhood in Wilmington that canceled school, but school back then didn’t always shut down for winter weather. I remember trudging through the ice to make it to my fourth-grade class at Forest Hills Elementary School circa 1980, only to find that only a half-dozen or so other students in my class made it to school that day.
Driving during the massive Christmas snowstorm of 1989 in Wilmington, I discovered it was a bad idea to shift into neutral and hit the brakes, because your car will immediately start skidding across the ice. Luckily, only minor injuries (to my car) were reported.
Again, hoping our area dodges the icicle of this approaching winter storm. As of Jan. 22 things remain largely up in the air weather-wise, and with that in mind let’s see what (besides the weather) the weekend has in store.
Weekend weather outlook
If you’ve been following the news at all this week, then you already know it could get ugly. Mild Friday with highs in the mid 50s and a 50% chance of rain. Temps dropping into the low 40s for a high on Saturday, with possible wintry precipitation moving in Saturday night. High near 50 on Sunday with rain throughout the day.
Go | See | Do
As of right now most scheduled events in the Wilmington area are still on, but that could change depending on the weather. Know before you go. Right now your best chance for entertainment appears to be Friday night, with multiple events including comedy, live music and the Fourth Friday Gallery Nights art walk. See full list below.
The Dish with Port City Foodies
Food writer Allison Ballard’s got a list of 10 buzzy restaurants in the Wilmington area folks are talking about. Plus, a Wilmington chef gets a nod at the prestigious James Beard Awards, and a Wilmington bakery gets accolades for its cinnamon rolls.
Getting to know Chuck Denson
The first time Wilmington radio listeners ever had the pleasure of hearing the rich, mellow tones of Chuck Denson’s voice was back in 1986. Four decades later, Denson is still on the air and beating the drum for Wilmington music.
News you can use
A dark, Wilmington-shot horror film is popping up on screens worldwide. Plus, a Christmas movie is shooting in Wilmington, and the North Carolina Azalea Festival and its longtime director part ways.
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