March 16, 2010 Tuesday

 Starving Artist night at Bottega 6:00PM - - - 
$2 wine and beer!

Call 910.763.3737 for details.

Bottega Art Bar & Gallery
208 North Front Street
Downtown Wilmington
Posted by: bottega art & wine 


Also On This Day:

 World-Maker for Diego, Manny, and Sid 10:00AM - 6:00PM 
An exhibition of landscape paintings by Xiangyuan (Jay) Jie featuring imagery of both the eastern and western United States runs through March 20th at Walls Fine Art Gallery in Wilmington, NC.

Xiangyuan (Jay) Jie, a native of Hunan, China, now lives and paints full time in Atlanta, GA. He received his formal art education in China, Europe, and the United States. In 1982, Jie graduated with a BFA in theater set design from the Central Academy of Drama at Beijing. He then taught art and design at Hunan University. In 1987 and 1988, Jie studied and lectured at the Ecole Cantonal d’ Art de Lausanne, Switzerland. Upon immigrating to the United States, Jie taught at Auburn University as a visiting professor. In 1995, he received his master’s degree in industrial design from Georgia Tech. Since then, he had been working at the Disney and Fox Feature Animation studios as a background stylist and visual development artist. His screen credits include Mulan, Tarzan, Lilo & Stitch, Brother Bear, Ice Age 2 - The Meltdown.
Posted by: Walls Fine Art Gallery 

 THE WORLD IN BLACK & WHITE 10:00AM - 5:00PM 
Black and white photography from around the world will be on display at the Wilmington Art Association's Gallery through the month of March . The exhibit is entitled "The World in Black and White" and features fine art photography by Gordon C. Webb. The local artist relocated to the Wilmington area after retiring from teaching at Ithaca College (Ithaca, NY). Continues thru March 25 at the Wilmington Art Gallery -- located at 616 Castle Street, and is open Tuesday thru Saturday between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (closed Sunday and Monday)
Posted by: Wilmington Art Association 

 Stained Glass Class 12:30PM - 3:00PM 
Hampstead Arts
14663 Highway 17 North
Hampstead, N.C.,28443
910-270-3003
Posted by: Hampstead Arts 

 Drawing Class 1:00PM - 3:00PM 
Hampstead Arts
14663 Highway 17 North
Hampstead, N.C.,28443
910-270-3003
Posted by: Hampstead Arts 

 Studio Time-Activities in Progress. 6:00PM - 8:00PM 
Hampstead Arts
14463 Highway 17 North
Hampstead, N.C.,28443
910-270-3003
Posted by: Hampstead Arts 

 Cape Fear Blues Jam 8:00PM - - - 
Where novice, accomplished, & professional musicians can share the stage equally.

The Cape Fear Blues Jam
Every Tuesday @ 8 p.m.
1st Saturday of each month @ 9 p.m.

The Rusty Nail
1310 S. 5th St.
Wilmington, NC
910-251-1888

Let me also reiterate the fact that everyone I've ever met there is as nice as they can be, and they are all easily engaged in conversations about all things musical. Next time your travel plans include eastern North Carolina, schedule a stop at The Rusty Nail (910-251-1888).
Posted by: Cape Fear Blues Society 

 Free Live Music: 500 Miles to Memphis at The Soapbox 9:00PM - - - 
Live Music: 500 Miles to Memphis

This band from Cincinnati displays a nice blend of edgy country and sizzling rock.

Admission: Free

The Soapbox is located in Historic Downtown Wilmington in the former Elk's Temple Building on Front Street. The location is easily accessible from Interstate 40, US 17, and US 74/76.

Soapbox Laundro-Lounge
(910) 251-8500
255 N. Front St
Wilmington, NC 28401
booking@soapboxlaundrolounge.com
Posted by: Soapbox Laundro-Lounge