Come say hi to a pair of Wilmington institutions, plus your weekend

I do a weekly roundup of things to do in the Wilmington area, and most weeks it's challenging to fit it all in. Events are left out every week, either because I found out about them too late or they were announced last-minute, or simply to keep the list from becoming unwieldy. Sometimes, like this w

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Yard sculpture by Wilmington artist Arrow Ross, who lives next to the Acme Art Studios on North Fifth Avenue.

I do a weekly roundup of things to do in the Wilmington area, and most weeks it's challenging to fit it all in.

Events are left out every week, either because I found out about them too late or they were announced last-minute, or simply to keep the list from becoming unwieldy.

Sometimes, like this week, I'll use this newsletter to shoehorn in worthy events that didn't make the roundup. So here goes:

You've likely heard about the impending sale of Wilmington institution Acme Art Studios, with many of its resident artists having already moved out. On Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Acme's remaining artists will have a "yard sale" of sorts, with everything from furniture, books and clothing to tools, original art and odds and ends for sale.

Acme is at 711 N. Fifth Ave. in the Brooklyn Arts District.

On Sunday, Oct. 18, from 2-5 p.m., stop by Art in Bloom Gallery in the Mayfaire shopping center for a reception, reading and book signing with another Wilmington institution, the writer Nan Graham, who turned 90 this year. Graham's new book, "Ya’ll Things Considered," is a compendium of radio essays that have aired on Wilmington's public radio station, WHQR 91.3 FM.

OK, now let's see what else is going down in Wilmington this weekend.

Weekend weather outlook

It's shaping up to be yet another wet weekend. Warm and sunny Friday with a high in the low 80s. Much cooler Saturday and Sunday, with highs in the mid to upper 60s, lows dipping into the 40s. High chance of rain Saturday, with moisture still possible Sunday.

Go | See | Do

Poet and musician Lee Bains will read from his work and sing original songs Oct. 16 at The Fuzzy Needle in Wilmington.

It's one of those uncommon Wilmington weekends with a heady mix of events, including an original song cycle inspired by a bygone form of 19th century entertainment, and a pair of resurgent Southern indie rock bands. Full list below.

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