WHAT’S HAPPENING
Downtown Sundown Concert Series
Fridays through August 31 Wilmington’s signature summertime concert series returns for its 13th season at Riverfront Park in front of the Federal Courthouse. The free concerts are from 6:30 to 10 pm and feature both local performers and touring bands. June 1: Red Zeppelin — Been a long time since you rock and rolled? June 8: Hey Johnny Park — Foo (Fighters) for you! June 15: Tuesday’s Gone — Friday night is special for this Skynyrd tribute June 22: The Core — Clapton tribute comes down to our crossroads June 29: 20 Ride — Calabash fried Zac Brown tribute? July 6: Wrong Way — Sublime and uplifting July 13: Departure — Take a Journey with us July 20: Funky Monks — Giveitaway now! July 27: Breakfast Club — The 80’s just like you remember August 3: Shoot to Thrill — These gals will shake you all night long with AC/DC
Scrapbooking Weekly
June 10 to August 14 At Leland Cultural Arts Center ages 10+ are welcome to learn the art of scrapbooking. Students will learn how to read a cutting guide, cut their paper and create 10 two-page layouts. They will use a variety of techniques such as stamping, diecuts and edge distressing. Students bring a paper trimmer, scissors and adhesives; all other materials are provided with the supply fee. This class will be held on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7 pm, and resident fee is $20. Information: (910) 385-9891; townofleland.com/departments/ cultural-arts
Art Talk with Todd Carignan
June 14 Todd Carignan shares his paintings from his journey through India at this meeting of the Art League of Leland, which offers ongoing educational growth opportunities to artists and art enthusiasts. This free event will take place at the Leland Cultural Arts Center and will begin at 4 pm. Information: (910) 385-9891; townofleland.com/departments/ cultural-arts
August 10: The Wildflowers — Tom Petty tribute won’t back down August 17: Skydog — Hot ‘Lanta! This Allman Brothers tribute returns August 24: Abbey Road Live — All you need is love – and Beatles August 31: Satisfaction — Tumblin’ (dice) down to this Rolling Stones tribute
Information: wilmingtondowntown.com/events/downtownsundown
Camp Create
June 18-22, July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27, August 13-17, August 20-24 Camp Create at Leland Cultural Arts Center will focus heavily on the arts and self-expression. During each week campers will explore a variety of art forms. This includes a mix of painting, drawing, pottery, dance, drama and film making. Campers will also take a field trip each Wednesday to various exciting places. Campers will participate in games, crafts and fun on site. This is a partnership between the Town of Leland Parks & Recreation and the Leland Cultural Arts Center. Register for one week or register for them all! Space is limited, so register early to secure your spot. Campers will be grouped according to age for arts activities. Supplies are included. Each will run Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm and Friday 8:30 am to 3 pm. Cost is $135 per week; scholarship applications are available online. at Information: (910) 385-9891; friendslcac.org
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