The Milestone Documentary - Wilmington Screening

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the historic Milestone Club, the "CBGB of the South," and its impact on music culture. How to Save a Milestone documents the fight to save this legendary venue, where icons like Nirvana, R.E.M., and the Violent Femmes began their careers. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the film screening from 7 to 8:30 p.m., followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers and Milestone alums. This is a seated event, providing time to socialize, reminisce, and discuss the importance of supporting independent music venues. Once a gritty launchpad for icons like Nirvana and R.E.M., Charlotte’s Milestone Club—“the CBGB of the South”—now faces an uncertain future as gentrification creeps closer and repairs pile up. Owner Buck Boswell is fighting to keep the music alive, but will it be enough? How to Save a Milestone dives into the DIY community’s battle to save this historic venue, capturing powerful stories from Milestone alumni, including Violent Femmes' bassist Brian Ritchie, who reflects on the widespread closures of independent venues, “It’s a sad thing for live music…a sad thing for people playing music together.” Can the Milestone defy the odds and survive once again?