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’ll share popcorn with you,” my friend suggested at the concessions counter at Cinematique.

“I don’t share popcorn.” I responded in a voice that probably could have cut through steel. “I happily will get you one, but I don’t share.”

“Oh, OK,” she responded, a little flummoxed.

There are only two people I will share popcorn with: Jock and Hilda (our redheaded canine love-light and fellow popcorn aficionado). I really love popcorn. It took me years to realize I don’t like films at the cinema unless there is popcorn involved. Now I embrace it: evenings at Cinematique include a healthy dinner of two boxes of popcorn and pinot grigio.

“Seriously, I think the conquest of the New World was worth it just for popcorn.”

Poor Jock endures me saying this two to three times a week. He knows I am half joking and half not. Obviously, I am not condoning the mass genocide that accompanied the European conquest of the western hemisphere, all for popcorn.

Conquistadors sought cities paved with gold, but what they brought back instead included a variety of crops that changed the course of human history.

Corn or maize was one of the finds. It has gone on to spread across Africa and the Mediterranean, and has become a staple food of Spanish and Italian cuisine.

According to the United Nations, China produced over 215 million tons of corn in

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2014, while India produced over 23 million tons. The United States led production with over 360 million tons of the world’s most popular grain. Though corn might be the superhero of New World food stuffs, other crops discovered during the Age of Exploration include vanilla, maple syrup, tomatoes, pecans, cashews, peanuts, lima beans, potatoes and sweet potatoes, pumpkins and cocoa.

There are days I picture European explorers sitting down to a first wondrous meal, which included a surprising first taste of vanilla or chocolate. (Who needs gold?) It is a treasure! We still treat pecans as trash and a hindrance more than a reliable source of protein, but as a dependable (and delicious) source of food, they are one of the great gifts of the Amer-

icas, especially across the American South (unless, of course, you are allergic to pecan pollen, in which case the next few weeks is going to be terrible). But all these wonders come at a price: The introduction of Old World foods to the Americas brought weeds and diseases that plants, animals and people had not adapted to defend against yet. Back in Europe similar problems sprang up with the introduction of crops and weeds that people did not yet know how to cultivate, care for or guard against. Acquired immunity takes a while to develop. It was, at its core, a time of great disruption.

On the one hand, the acquisition led to many new and wonderful crops that indubitably changed western eating habits for centuries. On the other hand, the in-

credible basket was bound for bedlam of “unintended consequences? I also have a hard time believing, for all the amazing properties of chocolate (and I personally have no interest in living a life that does not include a daily infusion of it), the king of Spain was not a little dismayed to be presented with a cocoa drink rather than cities paved with gold—ones he had financed the conquistadors to find.

credible rate—perhaps making up for the loss of its friends and mates. All my artichokes are gone, along with salad greens, collards, kale—everything except the lone Brussels sprouts (an Old World crop) that has been making up for lost time. Multiple meals have centered around its bounty: sautéed lightly in butter, it has stretched our food budget in surprising and wonderful ways.

In spite of our insistence to the contrary, agriculture remains central to all of our lives and key to the stability of any government. A couple of years ago when we were travelling in Iceland, Jock and I were blown away at the feats accomplished with geo thermal greenhouses.

Considering their growing season is a fraction of ours, and they pay dearly to import the majority of their food (hence life in the land of the $10 hamburger), the necessity of finding ways to augment food production is incredibly important.

It is spring at last. The final frost date has passed and I am starting to get seeds planted for a summer garden. Every time I plant a tomato, I think about how ubiquitous they have become in Italian cooking—to the point there is even the Roma variety of tomato. We just can’t separate this world we have blended together—the good and the bad, the expected and unexpected. At its core it is pretty much the best metaphor for gardening: plant, tend the plants with lots of hope and love and expectation, and accept what happens, come good or bad.

Does hydroponically grown lettuce in a geo-thermal greenhouse taste the same as lettuce from our sunny fertile ground, here? No. Of course not. But as a source of nutrition and an option for affordable food, it is wonderful.

I have one garden plant that survived a harsher than normal winter we experienced this year. My Brussels sprouts are growing great and producing at an in-

I have been trying to grow a rosemary hedge for three years now. I have to replace about 12 rosemary plants this year because we got hit with blight last year that wiped out most of them (yes, in addition to my winter garden that didn’t survive hard freezes). But I will rebuild slowly and with great hope. If the squirrels back off a little bit, I might get to enjoy my figs and

blueberries this year—and possibly the pecan harvest.

A little over a decade ago William Alexander published a book titled “The $64 Tomato: How One Man Nearly Lost His Sanity, Spent a Fortune, and Endured an Existential Crisis in the Quest for the Perfect Garden.” Essentially Alexander did the math and realized he was spending close to $64 per tomato that he actually harvested from his garden. I won’t go that far, but I do admit: I spend a good chunk of cash on gardening. To me it is a longterm investment that hopefully pays good dividends: It is essential landscaping for the prospective bed and breakfast, which needs really wonderful gardens as part of their appeal. It provides (some) food and a considerable habitat for birds and other creatures suffering habitat loss in our over-manicured world. In addition, it has made our food dollars go further—and at time we really need it. Right now there is a salmonella crisis attached to salad greens, but not for the salad I can harvest from the front yard.

Next year, I am going to try to grow a small stand of popcorn. It probably won’t come out the way I expect, but the joy of trying and what I learn along the way will more than make up for any dollars invested in the project. I think of it as tuition in my continuing education.

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ast week I received a long-awaited letter in the mail. The address in the top left corner read “NC State University: GenX Exposure Study.” Last November my home and 197 other New Hanover County households welcomed a technician into our kitchens to take a sample of our tap water to test for fluorochemicals. For the past five months, we’ve waited patiently for the lab to uncover exactly what is coming out of our taps. Now, at long last, we have our results.

Seventeen fluorochemicals, including GenX, were tested for, and used U.S. EPA standard procedures. GenX was found in most tap-water samples collected from homes serviced by the Sweeney Water Treatment Plant, which sources its water from the Cape Fear River. However, no samples were above the current public health goal of 140 parts per trillion (a number reached based on limited animal

studies). Interestingly, the four tap-water samples from the Richardson Plant, which sources from groundwater, did not have detectable levels of GenX. In addition to GenX, other fluorochemicals—Nafion byproduct 2, perfluoro2-methoxyacetic acid (PFMOAA), and perfluoro(3,5-dioxahexanoic) acid (PFO2HxA)—were discovered in the water samples at a higher instrument response level than GenX. Due to the limitations of the equipment, the other three fluorochemicals were measured semi-quantitatively, meaning the exact concentrations couldn’t be calculated. But the researchers are confident the three chemicals were present. However, there are currently no public health goals set for the three fluorochemicals.

On the last page of the letter were my own results. In recent months I have looked at my kitchen faucet with increased scrutiny and suspicion, so it was a relief to finally get some certainty about what was flowing out

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of it. I wasn’t surprised to learn the chemicals were there. We all knew it was happening—since last June, at least. I was pleased to discover my levels were consistently beneath the average levels found in the 198 households—why, I cannot guess. But they were still there, where they did not belong.

I’m not sure how to feel about the information, honestly. It doesn’t change anything. There are chemicals in our drinking water, placed there by the greed of a large corporation, which has done nothing to apologize for its actions, make amends or clean up the mess it made. It’s too late, anyhow. They’re out there, and they’re not going away any time soon. Only time will tell what it means for the wild places in our state—or for the health of people who live here. But we know who to blame, at least, and we now see exactly how big the problem is with a little more clarity.

When I got my letter on Tuesday, April 17, I went to UNCW, where a panel of researchers assembled to discuss the results in more detail. Dr. Jane Hoppin, the study’s principal investigator, spoke first how blood work and urine samples (which were taken at the same time as the tap water samples) were forthcoming, hopefully by the end of summer. Science moves slowly, she reminded us, and it is the first study to ever look at GenX in a human population.

Dr. Nadine Kotlarz spoke about tap-water samples and tools used to determine the results. It’s important to remember, before last June, there was a lot more GenX in the water. “The situation has improved significantly,” she reminded but added fluorochemicals (the three other emerging contaminants) were present at measurable levels.

Finally, Dr. Detlef Knappe spoke about additional home filtration options that were on the table (or under the sink, rather) for further removing chemicals from the water in our homes. As part of the survey, Dr. Knappe took samples from eight houses with under-the-sink reverse osmosis filters, 12 homes with activated block-carbon filters, and seven samples from whole-house filtration systems. All of the RO systems worked well, he said. The systems could be purchased for anywhere between $200 to over $1,000, with added monitoring and maintenance costs. Most of the activated block-carbon filtration systems worked well, he added, but filters have to be changed with regularity (every 3 to 6 months). They can be purchased for around $100, with the

additional maintenance costs of filters. Most whole-house filters did not work. Water softeners, he said, are just not designed to remove industrial contamination. Not to mention the systems are much more expensive, well over $1,000.

While that’s all well and good, the old argument remains: Why should we (citizens) have to be financially responsible for cleaning someone else’s mess out of our drinking water?

A brief question-and-answer session followed the presentations, moderated by Riverkeeper Kemp Burdette. Here’s what I learned: UNCW will study the amount of GenX in local fish; our concentration of GenX was higher than in the other two places afflicted with this problem (Parkersburg, West Virginia, and Dordrect, Netherlands); and the “vast load” of all emerging fluorochemicals in the water can pretty much be traced exclusively back to Chemours. While it’s good Chemours stopped dumping GenX into the river directly, Dr. Knappe noted, levels we’re still seeing are now from non-point sources—the groundwater and contaminated land near the factory. They likely will keep leeching the chemicals into our water for a long time to come. When asked by Kemp, the panel all admitted, if they lived here, they would install RO filters in their own homes.

So where does this leave us? Holding, still, the short end of the stick, while Chemours continues to operate at a profit. Despite government intervention, despite public outcry, the only thing that can change the fact the toxic chemicals are loose in our world is a time machine. Remember the scene from the end of Dr. Seuss’s “The Lorax,” when the Once-ler realizes his myriad sins only after it’s too late to atone for them? In a rare moment of self-recognition, he tells the boy to whom the story is told, “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” I don’t see Chemours’ CEO Mark Vergnano having a similar change of heart—that book was a work of fiction, after all. Still, the sentiment rings true. Even if it’s too late for us, perhaps the awful lesson of what has happened here can be a warning for other places in similar jeopardy.

An old captain once told me, “It may very well be the sole purpose of your life is to serve as a warning to others.” A small silver lining, to be sure, but still it gleams. Let’s polish it until it’s bright enough for the whole world to see.

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Around 4:30 a.m. on March 22, High Point, North Carolina, 911 dispatchers received a surprising call from a man informing them he had broken into a business. “Yes, this is Jesus Christ, and I just broke into the Pizza Hut,” claimed 46-year-old Richard Lee Quintero of Greensboro, according to WFMY TV. “Jesus is here, he’s back to Earth. I just broke in and had a pizza. I’m Jesus,” Quintero told dispatchers. “Because I’m Jesus, I can do whatever I want.” He also complained that “everybody’s been treating me mean.” High Point police officers arrested Quintero and charged him with breaking and entering and larceny.

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It’s been a twisty, U-turny road for Brittany Ann Koerselman, 19, and her first (soon-to-be second) husband, Jeremie Rook, 24, of Little Rock, Iowa. The two originally married in 2014, when Koerselman, then 15, was pregnant with Rook’s child. But they divorced when she was 18. “He just wasn’t ready to be all of that,” Koerselman told Metro News. “The parent, the husband, the responsible person.

He just wasn’t ready for that.” She said she and Rook have gotten back together and split up seven times since their divorce, but they can’t stand being apart, so they’re planning a “f-ing princess wedding” for this summer. “The last time I got married, I got swollen on the way to Missouri -- it’s six hours (drive), so my shoes didn’t fit,” Koerselman recalled. “We’re reusing (the) old engagement ring. He’s different this time,” she told (herself).

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Oregon, was found guilty Feb. 28 in an elaborate scheme to delay a prison sentence and collect insurance. The Idaho Statesman reported that shortly before Egeland was to begin a 10-year jail term in 2014 for his role in a $20 million housing scandal, he took out a disability insurance policy and talked his then-17-yearold son into shooting him in the legs with a 20-gauge shotgun, which would delay his prison term -- not to mention let him collect on the new insurance policy. After the teenager shot him, Egeland called police and said he’d been assaulted, but police became suspicious when they found Egeland’s wallet and BMW were still at the scene. U.S. District Judge Anna J. Brown tacked three years and 10 BRIGHT IDEA months of additional time onto Egeland’s A traditional March wedding at Peckoriginal sentence. Egeland, who eventually lost his left leg, stood before the forton Castle in Tarporley, Cheshire, judge on his prosthetic leg and said he’d England, was briefly interrupted when an

owl trained to deliver the rings to a waiting best man changed its mind about where to land. The betrothed Jeni Arrowsmith and Mark Wood of Wrexham watched as the barn owl flew down the aisle toward the best man, but a seated groomsman then pointed at the bird, which it took as a signal to fly to his hand. “The owl just dived in and hit the guy -- who is terrified of birds!” said wedding photographer Stacey Oliver.

“He fell off his chair.” “Everyone was absolutely hysterical,” the bride later told the BBC. “It made the wedding because we were talking about it all night.” [BBC, 3/27/2018]

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hey say a picture is worth a thousand words. However, when we think of all that defines humanity, how does one illustrate its complexities or put into words juxtaposing beauty and ugliness? Who knows, but there are two people who have offered their own interpretations by way of art, poetry and song in “HUMAN.KIND.” The collaborative project is upstarted by The Paper Stars’ Tres Altman and illustrator Jeremy Collins.

What began as simple black-and-white drawings by Collins—silhouettes of human figures as recognizable as Martin Luther King Jr. standing at a podium, to two men who could be friends or strangers—evolved into poems by the artist. The connection in the chosen figures is they all are or were responsive to real hurdles humans have faced throughout life. Collins categorized the collection as “The Giver,” “The Stranger,” “The Builder,” and “The Dreamer.”

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e: Tres, you’ll be joined by other friends from ILM’s music scene; will they be singing any of these with you?

Jeremy Collins (JC): Obviously, “The Dreamer” is Martin Luther King Jr. “The Giver” is based on selfless people I’ve been fortunate to observe and be impacted by. “The Stranger” was written the day Trump first tried banning Muslims from the U.S. I started thinking about how it feels to be a minority.

“The Builder” was inspired by the fixers—you know, people who just see someone struggling with life and leap into action. I’m not like that, but I certainly admire it.

TA: Yes, indeed! My friends in the band Tumbleweed will open the show, then members of their band, as well as my bandmates in The Paper Stars, will chime in on the “HUMAN.KIND” songs. I’ll perform a few of my other originals I feel complement the theme and finally, other friends, Sean Thomas Gerard and Chris Frisina, will play a set of their stuff to end the night. It’s gonna be a lovely night of local music! We will be projecting Jeremy’s art on the big screen (behind the stage) during our performance of “HUMAN.KIND.”

e: Do you have a favorite?

Tres Altman (TA): “The Giver” is just epic. It struck me immediately, both visually and poetically. It’s a perfect balance of simple and profound that is often hard to come by.

I was instantly inspired to compose something to connect with the core of how I experienced what Jeremy created.

A GIVING HEART: Jeremy Collins’ ‘The Giver’ (above) is one of four illustrations turned poems -turned-songs in ‘HUMAN.KIND.’ Courtesy Jeremy Collins

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“I had drawn a few iterations of ‘The Giver’ over the years, and one day felt inspired to write some poetry behind it,” he tells. “That opened the gates to the others.”

Soon after sharing his work, his pal, Altman, reached out with a song based on “The Giver”—of which he recorded with his iPhone in the bathroom. At less than 2 minutes, the acoustic guitar and soothing cello complement Altman’s soft, gentle touch to the poetic lyrics.

“I got chills,” Collins says. “It was just so soulful and tasteful. We immediately got on the phone and put together a plan.”

Collins and Altman have since cut an EP sharing the same titles of the illustrations (with more to come). They’re available for download and include an optional 11-inch x 17-inch print of “The Giver” at cost. More so, 10 percent of each purchase will be donated to Mercy Corps, a global crisis-response organization. encore caught up with Altman and Collins before their “Human.Kind” release party on Friday at Bourgie Nights.

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e: Was there one illustration more or less difficult to interpret than others?

TA: I’ll let Jeremy take that one...

JC: “The Stranger” was challenging because it was a time-specific topic that inspired it. I wanted to speak to [this man’s specific Muslim ban] but also use words that felt timeless and relatable. e: Tell us about Mercy Corps and why you chose them to benefit from sales?

TA: Jeremy’s choice. But once I learned about them, it was a no-brainer. They are doing amazing work! It’s right at the heart of what it means to be kind and human.

JC: Mercy Corps is about relieving human suffering. The “Human.Kind” collection intends to do the same and it was an obvious choice. Tres and I went ‘round and ‘round about who we wanted to support. Mercy Corps made the most sense due to the spirit of “The Giver.” e: Will prints of the artwork and EP copies be available at the release party?

TA: Yes, we will have beautiful, archival quality screen prints. The music is only available for download through Jeremy’s website.

You can also stream it for free on the website at jercollins.com/humankind.

e: Is it the first of future or similar collaborations?

TA: I sure hope so!

JC: Never know. I don’t write poetry daily. I get inspired and then it’s gone. I recently had some inspiration from the moment you accidentally interact with wildlife in the woods and write a bit. That seems to happen to me a lot— bears, deer, raccoon, whatever. Maybe my next collection is “Wild.Kind.” [laughs] e: Anything else you’d like to add about “HUMAN.KIND”?

TA: It was such a fun experience and truly unique and liberating for me as an artist who is normally focused on the writing and production of my own material. The whole process was pure and uncontrived. It was challenging, but in a whole new way. I could let go of thinking lyrically and just create music around someone else’s vision as a writer and artist.

In this way, I hope our project inspires others to exit their comfort zones and embrace collaboration toward a shared goal of creating something beyond what can be achieved individually.

JC: I’ve always loved music; it has a huge impact on my work and attitude. My dream is to someday play the cello, as I want to be able to feel that sound in my fingertips. Until then I live vicariously through Tres. As someone who doesn’t play an instrument, I was so enameled with the process of this collection. I’m so proud of it and enjoy listening to it often.

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$5 Mimosa • $5 Bloody Mary • 1/2 Price Wine

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$5 Jameson • $4 Irish drafts $2 Domestic (bottles or cans)

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TRIVIA TUESDAYS @ 7:30

$4 Yuengling, Red Oak, Harp, Miller Lite & Bud Light Drafts

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25% OFF Select Irish Whiskey

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$3 Pint Guiness • $6 Car Bomb $5 Spiked Lemonade

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Live Music • Select Drink Specials

$3.50 Red Oak Draft $4 Wells 65 Wings, 4-7pm $3.50 Sweetwaters $4.50 Absolute Lemonade Cheeseburger & Pint $12

$3.50 Sweet Josie $4 Margaritas

FROM MOUNTAINS TO SEA: Seasoned singer-songwriter Nikki Talley found her passion as a child growing up in the mountains of western North Carolina. Now she tours the coast with songs off her album “Out From the Harbor,” stopping at Rucker John’s on April 26. Courtesy photo

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25

Trivia Night w/Party Gras Entertainment (7pm; Free)

—Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.

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—Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Guitar Sonics (8pm; $5 Donations)

—Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Road

—Tails Piano Bar, 115 S. Front St. —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St; 910-763-2223

Extreme Music Bingo w/Party Gras (10pm; Free)

Jazz Piano with James Jarvis (7pm; Free)

—Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Drive; 910-509-0805

Trivia with Sherri ‘So Very’ (7pm; Free)

THURSDAY, APRIL 26

—The Blind Elephant, 21 N. Front St. Unit F —Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery, 11 Van Campen Blvd.

The Jillettes (7pm; $3; Variety)

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Barry Langston & Sylvia John Ritchie (8pm; Free;

HOW TO SUBMIT A LISTING:

Live Guitar by Marc Siegel (5pm; TBD) —Platypus & Gnome, 9 S. Front St.

Chris Frisina Live (6pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Drive

Jared Michael Cline (6pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

—Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Drive

Sunset Cruise with Susan Savia (6:30pm; $27; Singer-Songwriter) —Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

Elliott Humphries (6:30pm; Free; Acoustic, Folk) —Bill’s Front Porch, 4238 Market St.

Hoover And Martinez (7pm; $3; Variety) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Axattack, Nemesis & Bastard Brigade (7pm; $5; Metal, Punk)

$3.50 Pint of the Day $4 Fire Ball $5 Mimosas $5 Car Bombs $5 Bloody Mary’s & Mimosas *Drink Specials run all day

THURSDAY

Nikki Talley (6pm; Free; Country)

Trey Calloway Band (6:30pm; Free; Country)

Pie & Pint $12

100 S. FRONT ST. 910-251-1832 LIVE MUSIC in the courtyard 7 days a week

$2.50 PBR 16oz cans $3.50 Sam Seasonal and Hoppyum IPA draft $5 Redbull and Vodka 1/2 price wings Live music from Josh Solomon FRIDAY

MONDAY

$2.75 Michelob Ultra $3.25 Stella $4.50 Lunazul Tequila All Floors open

TUESDAY

SATURDAY

$2 Select Domestic • $3 Draft $4 Flavored Bombs 1/2 Price Apps Live Music from Tony and Adam $3 Fat Tire & Voo Doo $5 Jameson • $2 Tacos Pub Trivia on Tuesday Live music from Rebekah Todd

$3 Miller Lite $4 Deep Eddy Lemon Drop shots $5 Deep Eddy Grapefruit and Soda All floors open

$2.75 Miller Lite • $4 Wells, 1/2 price bottles of wine $2 off a dozen oysters Live music from Jeremy Norris

$3 Corona/ Corona lt • $4 Mimosa $4 Bloody Mary Live music from L-Shape Lot duo 3pm and Clay Crotts 8pm

WEDNESDAY

SUNDAY

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—Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.

Trivia Night w/Party Gras Ent. (7:30pm; Free) —Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Drive

Trivia from Hell’s (7:30pm; Free)

—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 910-763-4133

FireDrums & Tarot Thursdays (8pm; Free)

40 BEERS ON TAP

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-763-2223

#TAPTUESDAY...THE BEST DAY OF THE WEEK: $3 SELECT PINTS & TEAM TRIVIA

Trivia (8pm; Free)

—The Harp, 1423 S. Third St.;

Powerman 5000 (9pm; $20-$25; Rock)

Outdoor Concert Series

THURSDAY, APRIL 26 HANK BARBEE FRIDAY, APRIL 27 TAN SANDERS SATURDAY, APRIL 28 OVERTYME

—Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 910-251-1832

Offering a variety of craft beer, ciders and wine

Footwerk & New Atmosphere (10pm; TBD; Pop) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

FRIDAY, APRIL 27

Sunset Cruise with Jenny Pearson (6:30pm; $27; Singer-Songwriter) —Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

7324 Market Street • 910-821-8185 www.ogdentaproom.com OPEN 7 DAYS AWEEK

Kristie Lynn (7pm; TBD; Singer-Songwriter)

—JohnnyLukes KitchenBar, 5500 Market St. #130

Cafe Nouveau (7pm; TBD; Jazz)

—Platypus & Gnome, 9 S. Front St.

Port City Trio (7pm; $3; Variety)

v Writers Night Mondays: $4 red wine specials v Starving Artists Tuesdays: $2 sangria, $2-$4 beer v Singer/Songwriter Open Mic Wednesdays: 9pm-midnight v Karaoke Thursdays: 8pm ‘til v Jazzy Fridays: with James Jarvis, 8-11pm v Drum Circle Saturdays: 5-8 pm v Second and Fourth Saturday Poetry v Sunday Funday: 4pm ’til: $4 mimosas

723 N 4th St.

• 16 NC brews on tap • 8 big screen TV’s • Sports packages

• Bar games • Free popcorn machine

Ch eers!

Trivia Night & FREE Wings Every Tuesday @ 9pm Sip & Spell Adult Spelling Bee Every Wednesday @ 9pm Free Hot Dog Station and Pot Luck Every Sunday 106 N 2nd Street

(Located next to 2nd Street parking deck) Hours of operation: Mon. - Fri. 2:00pm-2:00am Sat. & Sun. noon-2:00 am

www.RuckerJohns.com VISIT WWW.RUCKERJOHNS.COM FOR Friday Monday DAILY SPECIALS, MUSIC & EVENTS Select Appetizers halfMONDAY off $ 4 Cosmopolitan $ 2 Big Domestic Draft Beers $550 Caramel Apple Martini ALL DAY $ 95 22oz. Domestic Draft $ 4 RJ’s Coffee 3 Sam Adams and Blue $5 Pizzas Moon Seasonal Bottles Tuesday TUESDAY 1/2 off Select Bottles of Wine saTurday LIVE(sugar JAzz IN THE BAR $ 5 Absolut Dream rim) $ 6 All Price Bottles of Southern Wine Shiners $ 3 NC BrewedHalf Bottles $ 50 3-22oz Blue$2Moon Draft • Pacifico Absolut Dream (Shotgun, Buckshot, High $$550 2 Select Domestic Bottles Roller and Hoppyum)

WEDNESDAY sunday Wednesday Miller Light Pints $150$ Coronoa/ 5 All$2Flat 50 Breads 1/2 off Nachos Corona Lite Bottles $ 50 $4 Bloody$ Marys 1 Domestic Pints Margaritas/Peach Margaritas 4 Pints $ 50 $ 50 1 Domestic 2 Corona/Corona Lt. $ 5 White Russians $ 50 4 Margaritas on theTHURSDAY Rocks Visit our $website Appletinis $4, RJ’s Painkiller 5 Thursday www.RuckerJohns.com $ 50 2 Red Stripe for Bottles $ 50 daily specials, music and 2 Fat Tire Bottles $ 50 2 Fat Tire Bottlesupcoming events $ 00 3 22oz. Goose Island IPA $ 95 4 Irish Coffee FRIDAY5564 Carolina $ 50 Cosmos $4, 007 Beach 3 Road 1/2 off ALL Premium $ Red Wine Glasses 3 Guinness Cans (910)-452-1212 Island Sunsets $5 SATURDAY Baybreeze/Seabreeze $4 $ 3 S. 3rd St. 22oz. Blue Moon Draft1423 $ 2 Select Domestic Bottles DOWNTOWN SUNDAY WILMINGTON Bloody Marys $4, Domestic (910) 763-1607 Pints $150 Hurricanes $5 Tuesday __________________________________________

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5564 Carolinaw/DJ BeachDamo, Road, 9PM (910) 452-1212 $ 50 $ 00 2 KILLIANS • 4 MAGNERS

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8:00 P.M. • PRIZES! • $250 YUENGLING DRAFT $ 50 3 FIREBALL SHOTS

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BREAKFAST BUFFET 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. • $4 MIMOSA’S

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Brit Floyd (7:30pm; $42.50-$78; Cover) —Wilson Center, 703 N. Third St.

Piano Jazz (8pm; Free)

—Bottega Art & Wine, 723 N. Fourth St.

“Human.kind” a Collaborative Art Initiative EP Release Show (8pm; $5-$7) —Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.

Yo & Trio with Pepes Tacos (8pm; Free; Pop) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

—Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Burlesque Nights: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Show (8pm; $13-$18) —Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.

Travis Shallow & The Deep End (8pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

—Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry St.

Truett (9pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

—Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 910399-2796

Brett Johnson Trio (9:30pm; Free; Variety)

—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 910-763-4133

The Big What? After Party with Treehouse!

(10:30pm; TBD; Reggae) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

SUNDAY, APRIL 29

Cheers to 2 Years! with Live Music by Ed Stephenson (11am; TBD; Flamenco) —Platypus & Gnome, 9 S. Front St.

Books, Beer & Jazz Piano (3pm; Free)

—Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.; 910-76-BOOKS

Simply Schubert (4pm; Free; Classical)

—Winter Park Baptist Church, 4700 Wrightsville Ave.; 910-233-0156

Port City Shakedown (4pm; Free; Variety) —Bluewater Waterfront Grill, 4 Marina St.

Mandolin Orange (5pm; TBD; Americana)

—Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre, 1941 Amphitheater Drive

Bluegrass Sunday (6pm; Free)

—Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 910399-2796

Magus Live (9pm; Free; Rock)

Trivia with RJ! (7pm; Free)

Blue Footed Boobies, Mountain Thrower, Medium Amerikan & The Girls (9pm; $7-$10; Rock)

Sunday School Underground (8pm; Free; Electronic)

Ouroboros Boys (9pm; Free; Surf, Garage)

MONDAY, APRIL 30

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-763-2223

—Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.

—Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 910399-2796

Petey and the Greeks (9:30pm; Free; Rock)

—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 910-763-4133

SATURDAY, APRIL 28

Kure Beach Street Festival with Carl Newton’s Review (11am; Free; Funk) —Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

—Bill’s Front Porch, 4238 Market St.

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-763-2223

Port City Trivia w/Dutch (7pm; Free)

—Buffalo Wild Wings, 140 Hays Lane #B15

Trivia from Hell’s (7:30pm; Free)

—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 910-763-4133

TUESDAY, MAY 1

Comedy Bingo (6pm; $2)

—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

Tumbleweed (3pm; Free; Folk)

RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles (7:30pm; $38-$89)

Folkstone Stringband (6:30pm; Free)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 2

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Drive —Bill’s Front Porch, 4238 Market St.

Full Moon Cruise with Kim Disco (7pm; $27; Folk) —Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

Christine Martinez Band (7pm; $5; Variety)

—Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 910-251-1832

Wolfe Gang (7pm; $3; Rock)

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Simply Schubert (7:30pm; Free; Classical)

—Winter Park Baptist Church, 4700 Wrightsville Ave.; 910-233-0156

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Free; Rock)

—Wilson Center, 703 N. Third Street;

Trivia Night w/Party Gras Entertainment (7pm; Free)

—Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.

A Class Act (7pm; $3; Variety)

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Jazz Piano with James Jarvis (7pm; Free)

—The Blind Elephant, 21 N. Front St. Unit F

Extreme Music Bingo w/Party Gras Ent. (10pm; Free) —Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Drive

CONCERTS OUTSIDE OF SOUTHEASTERN NC

SHOWSTOPPERS

SOL EMPOWERED: Talented jazz singer Chantae Cann celebrates her second studio album (“Sol Empowered”) release with a tour stop at Motorco Music Hall on April 28. Courtesy photo NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE NORTH DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 4/26: Walter Trout and Tinsley Ellis 4/27: The Devon Allman Project and more 4/28: Todd Snider and Rorey Carroll 4/30: Victor Wooten and Sinbad 5/3: Kitchen Dwellers 5/4: The Lil Smokies 5/5: Carbon Leaf THE FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 4/27: Modest Mouse 5/3: Blue October 5/4: Matt & Kim, Tokyo Police Club and more THE UNDERGROUND-FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 4/25: The Maine 4/27: The Darkness 4/28: Twiddle 4/29: Kate Nash 5/2: 10 Years 5/5: Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., DURHAM, NC (919) 901-0875 4/26: Sweet Tea Trio and Julie Williams 4/27: Skinny Lister and Beans On Toast 4/28: Chantae Cann and Laura Reed 4/29: Adam Ezra Group 4/30: Take Back the Night Durham 5/1: Mad Clown and San E 5/3: Bob Schneider and Mobley 5/5: Alvvays and Frankie Rose

LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111 4/25: Todd Snider and Rorey Carroll 4/26: Zach Deputy and Come Back Alice 4/28: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong 4/30: The California Honeydrops and Charlie Hunter 5/2: Blue October and Flagship 5/3: Money Bagg Yo CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN ST., CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 4/26: Patrick Sweany and Caleb Caudle (back) 4/27: Dead Horses and Front Country (back) 4/27: Superchunk and Rock*a*teens 4/28: The Afghan Whigs, Built to Spill and more 4/28: Loma and Jess Williamson (back) 4/30: Coma Cinema (back) 5/4: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and more THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 4/25: What So Not, Michael Christmas and James Earl 4/26: Twiddle and Midnight North 4/27: Color Me Goodwill 4/28: Corey Smith and Wilson Brothers Band 4/29: The Afghan Whigs, Built to Spill and more 4/30: Bad Mouth Molly, Andrew Thelston and more 5/2: Aisles of Jane Doe, Widow Lake and more 5/4: Buckethead HOUSE OF BLUES - MYRTLE BEACH 4640 HWY 17 S, NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (843) 272-3000 4/26: Breaking Benjamin 4/27: Shovels & Rope

Cozy watering hole that specializes in North Carolina brewed craft beer and cocktails.

• 16 NC brews • Bar games on tap • Free popcorn • 8 big screen TV’s machine • Sports packages

Ch eers!

Trivia Night & FREE Wings Every Tuesday @ 9pm Free Hot Dog Station and Pot Luck Every Sunday 106 N 2nd Street (Located next to 2nd Street parking deck)

Hours of operation: Mon. - Fri. 2:00pm-2:00am Sat. & Sun. noon-2:00 am Check us out on

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DISCOVER NEW MUSIC AT 98.3 THE PENGUIN PLAYLIST SAMPLE: AMOS LEE - THE MAN WHO WANTS YOU THE AVETT BROTHERS - I AND LOVE AND YOU CHRIS STAPLETON - MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO MEMPHIS PATTY GRIFFIN - LOVE THROW A LINE KELLER WILLIAMS - KIDNEY IN A COOLER NEIL YOUNG - UNKNOWN LEGEND STEEP CANYON RANGERS - OUT IN THE OPEN LEON BRIDGES - SMOOTH SAILIN' JOHN LEE HOOKER * BONNIE RAITT - I'M IN THE MOOD TRAVIS SHALLOW - RIVER THAT SINGS

NEW MUSIC ADDED BIG SOMETHING - SMOKE SIGNAL NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS - A LITTLE HONEY BECK - COLORS

UPCOMING PENGUIN SHOWS:

THE BIG WHAT? WILMINGTON (GLA 4/27 & 4/28) MANDOLIN ORANGE (GLA 4/29) SOLD OUT! BRANDI CARLILE (GLA 5/11) SOLD OUT! DEVON GILFILLIAN (BOURGIE NIGHTS 5/17) LUKAS NELSON & PROMISE OF THE REAL (GLA 6/8) SOLD OUT! THE REVIVALISTS (GLA 6/10) SOLD OUT! MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD (GLA 7/28) SOLD OUT! MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD (GLA 7/29) CHRIS ROBINSON BROTHERHOOD (GLA 8/3) SHOVELS & ROPE (GLA 8/24) TRAMPLED BY TURTLES (GLA 9/19)

SPECIALTY SHOWS:

THE EVENING EXPERIMENT WITH ERIC MILLER, WEDNESDAYS 7-9PM ACOUSTIC CAFE SATURDAYS FROM 7-9AM ETOWN SATURDAYS AT 9AM PUTUMAYO WORLD MUSIC HOUR SUNDAYS AT 8AM

WWW.983THEPENGUIN.COM

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Leland’s friendly neighborhood Irish Pub with the best pub fare in town. uuuuuuuuuuuu • Food & drink specials daily • Trivia every Wednesday • Live music Fridays & Saturday’s starting in April • 26 Draft beers • 3 Irish whiskeys on tap • New, updated menu

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WHAT’S HANGING AROUND THE PORT CITY

GALLERYGUIDE ARTEXPOSURE!

22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC (910) 803-0302 (910) 330-4077 Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com

One-man show “Escape into Plein Air” features Robert Rigsby. The show will highlight oil paintings from Rob’s 6 month trip visiting all fifty national parks. Rob also wrote a book about his journey and it is available under the same name on Amazon.

ART IN BLOOM GALLERY

210 Princess St. Tues. - Sat. 10am - 6pm (or by appt., Sun. and Mon.) (484) 885-3037 www.aibgallery.com

“Ink on Paper” by Bob Bryden” & Photographic Reflections by Harold Hodges” combines the work of two artists working in very different media. The art exhibit continues through April 28th. Meet the artists on Fourth Friday Gallery Night, April 27, 6-9 pm.

Join us for a visual art exhibit, “Jewish Art: Diverse Cultures” during the Wilmington Jewish Film Festival, April 22nd - May 6th.

The art exhibit will be in Art in Bloom Gallery April 22nd - May 6th with pop-up exhibits at Thalian Hall on Sundays and Mondays during the film festival. All proceeds from art sales will benefit the non-profit Wilmington Jewish Film Festival, Thalian Hall, and contributing artists. Preview art at https://aibgallery.com/artist/jewish-art-exhibit/.

ART OF FINE DINING www.aibgallery.com

In addition to our gallery at 210 Princess Street, Art in Bloom Gallery partners with local businesses to exhibit original art in other

locations. Current exhibits at other locations include: “Between You and Me: Bradley Carter at The District” with paintings at The District Kitchen and Cocktails,1001 N. 4th St. “In the Light: New Paintings by Debra Bucci” & “Art Explosions by Jeffery Geller” at Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry St. “Water and Sky” with paintings by Janette K. Hopper at Pinpoint Restaurant,114 Market St. “Ordinary Beauty, Closely Observed: Scanographs by Susan Francy” at Platypus & Gnome Restaurant, 9 S. Front St.

CHARLES JONES AFRICAN ART

311 Judges Rd., Unit 6-E cjart@bizec.rr.com (910) 794-3060 Mon. – Fri. 10am - 12:30 pm 1:30 pm - 4 pm Open other hours and weekends by appointment www.cjafricanart.com African art: Museum quality African Art from West and Central Africa. Traditional African art for the discerning collector.

Cureent Exhibition: Yoruba beadwork and Northern Nigerian sculpture. Appraisal services, curatorial services and educational exhibitions also available.

Over 30 years experience in Tribal Arts.

Our clients include many major museums.

Works by local artists, Joan McLoughlin, Niki Hildebrand, Chad Starling, and many more will intrigue you. Fashions, such as Flatliner and The Cyclist’s Widow, will stun you. Exhibits, such as The History of Funeral Care and Mourning Practices, provide an educational element.

NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY

271 N. Front St. (919) 343-8997 Tues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com

New Elements has been offering the best of regional and national fine art and craft since 1985. We invite you to learn more about the artists we represent, featured exhibitions, and gallery news. We regularly update the work available online, so return often to view our many different selections if you can’t drop into the gallery.

WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY 200 Hanover St. (bottom level, parking deck)

Mon.-Fri., noon-5pm http://cfcc.edu/danielsgallery

Wilma Daniels Gallery would like to welcome the first show of 2018, The Photo Invitational: Out of the Pines. Out of the Pines features work in photography by instructors from North Carolina Colleges and Universities. Featured artists are: Erin Arsenault, Kevin Eams, Dhanraj Emanuel, and Jay Capers, Randolph Community College; Jeff Murphy, Heather Freeman, Aspen Hochhalte, and Ann Kluttz, UNCC; Rose Jerome, Winston-Salem State; Courtney Johnson, UNCW; Daniel Josip Kariko and Angela Franks Wells, ECU; Larry Lean, University of Mount Olive; Jennifer Mace, CFCC; Leigh Ann Parrish, Western Carolina University; Richard Tichich, Western Carolina University; Charity Valentine, Pitt Community College; Will Willner, Wake Forest University; Joe Young, Catawba Vally Community College; Scot Taylor and Ryan Adrick, Carteret Community College.

EXPO 216

216 N. Front St, Wilmington, NC (910) 769-3899 Wed. – Sun., Noon – 6 PM www.expo216.com

Over 5,000 square feet in historic downtown of thought-provoking art and fashions!

Expo 216’s one-year expositions are themedriven: currently addressing Death & Dying.

Why not bring it in to us & meet our new tripaw rescue Gage, a.k.a. “official office greeter.”

Your Computer Friends “Man’s Second Best Friend!”

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ARTS>>THEATRE

CALL OF THE WILD:

Peter Gros on becoming a wildlife expert and the importance of animal conservation

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BY: JESSICA RUSSELL

eter Gros spent Sunday afternoons in New York’s Hudson Valley much the same way as other kids in the ‘60s: plopped in front of the TV, watching Marlin Perkins talk about wildlife. “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom” was Gros’ introduction to habitats across the world. In adulthood, he has continued the fascination, only now he is learning about these vast kingdoms up close as host of “Wild Kingdom,” which will tour through ILM’s Wilson Center on April 28.

Gros always loved animals, even before he discovered the famed show. He spent time exploring a 3,600-acre preserve adjacent to his house, which his grandfather forested for years. Though he did not find tigers and kangaroos he would see Perkins talk about, he did come across native deer, grouse, pheasant, and turkey populations.

“The preserve was the playground of my childhood,” Gros remembers. “I would say I’m hardwired to be most comfortable in nature because of it.”

Gros attended the Silvermine College of Art in Connecticut to study commercial and wildlife art. Unfortunately, he did not find success in his art endeavors and began a tour in Vietnam instead. For 21 months he worked with the U.S. Navy Seabees, building roads and hospitals.

Upon his return, he decided to rediscover his dream of working with animals.

Gros began studying animal husbandry at California’s former Marine World/Africa U.S.A., an animal-themed amusement park. There he learned how to bottle- and

in Zambia and camped in Namibia’s Damaraland while 8,000-pound desert elephants somehow trekked quietly around them, leaving behind only their footprints.

hand-raise young animals, as well as how to educate the public in animal conservation methods.

“That’s where I was able to get reconnected with my passion,” he describes fondly. “Working with endangered animals, doing school lecture programs ... that’s when I really knew this is what I wanted to devote my life to.”

What Gros has not stopped doing since his time studying animal husbandry, is educating the public in the world of animal conservation. He’s made several TV appearances on daytime and nighttime talk shows, to promote his message. He continues to frequent universities and science centers to spread awareness. “What I like to share are success stories about animals that have come off the endangered species list and create a little hope,” Gros mentions.

His first real break came when he began working at the park, which has since closed to become Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. While more of a thrill-rideoriented experience, its legacy lives on in changes it brought to animal kingdom.

While working as director of the park, Gros helped create breeding programs for multiple wild species toeing the line of becoming endangered, such as tigers, leopards, giraffes, and zebras.

He also assisted in the park’s school lecture program where students could learn about the animals the park sought to help. Another aspect Gros found rewarding was the animal-viewing experience the park provided, which for the time was unique.

“We caged people in 40-person Colorado River rafts and turned the animals all loose on islands,” Gros says. The animals got to see people going by in their cages and it was a nice, very free way to display animals. That was a very exciting time for me in life.”

Following his 22 years working at Marine World/Africa U.S.A., Gros got the opportunity of a lifetime. A photo of him bottle-feeding baby tigers caught the attention of Johnny Carson. Carson invited

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GROS AND FRIENDS: Peter Gros heads to the Wilson Center April 28 with a few furry and not-so-furry friends in tow. Courtesy photo

Gros to be on his show, wherein the other guest was Jim Fowler—successor to “Wild Kingdom” after Perkins fell ill in 1985. Afterward, Fowler asked Gros if he wanted to contribute to the show.

Gros’ first day on the job was not as typical as expected. When asked if he had any scuba-diving experience, Gros reassured the team he did, even though it was untrue. On the day of filming, Gros put on his tank’s regulator backward. The dive master cut him some slack, though, and together they dove into waters filled with great white sharks.

“They lowered us down in a cage so fast the top door floated open,” Gros recalls.

“Part of the research we were doing was to see if white sharks were attracted to bright colors and, of course, my wetsuit was yellow so they could distinguish me from the other diver. We looked up just as the 12-and-a-half-foot great white came by, and he actually instead of coming into the cage, just bumped the door and closed it.”

Diving with sharks was not Gros’ only close encounter with wildlife he had seen on TV as a child. While at “Wild Kingdom,” he rafted down crocodile-infested rivers

During shows, he allows audiences to see some of the animals visiting from rehab centers and local zoos. He also provides a live camera feed on stage of some of the animals. “You really get to see them up close and connect them with nature and the natural world, and it gives me an opportunity to eliminate fear,” he explains. “There’s a lot of old stories about the big, bad wolf and sharks out there, looking for people to eat, and I like to accurately explain what their role is in the natural world and create more understanding and appreciation for wildlife.”

Gros hopes to encourage others to go out and do what they can to help with conservation. By getting away from computers and cell phones and embracing nature, Gros believes we can begin to truly improve the world around us.

“Sure we still have problems,” Gros notes, “but think of all the problems we’ve already solved and the problems we’re going to solve in the future. If we all get involved locally doing what we can to help, I feel optimistic about the future of wild animals and wild places.”

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REVENGE SERVED INDIFFERENTLY: Mouths of Babes updates ‘Hamlet’ to the 21st century, endures ups and downs wasteland of Denmark Corporation. Creating an unnerving “American Psycho”esque feel, the solid white walls are staghen performing Shakespeare, gered side by side to give the illusion of a the discussion always seems to cityscape. Designed by Maddison Eberle, pop up of whether to present the it’s a cool visual. Throughout the show, play in its traditional sense or go outside images are projected upon the walls to the box of thinking. Mouths of Babes (MoB) show the hustle and bustle of the modern Theatre Company chooses the latter for world, and present the viewer with com“Hamlet”—now playing at DREAMS Ga- puter code; it’s successful at times and rage April 26-29. A timeless cautionary tale downright confusing at others. Dressed of revenge and the pitfalls of blind rage, with only desks and office chairs, the director Trey Morehouse of MoB moves stage switches from board rooms to ranthe show from its 15th century roots in the dom offices, all the way into the lobby of country of Denmark to the 21st century the Demark Corporation. There’s an aweDenmark Corporation. Changing kings and some use of doors smoothly disappearing queens to CEOs and kept women, along into walls to heighten the sense of “being with corporate take-overs standing in the clean,” but really it’s covering all that’s place of invading armies, it’s a unique style rotten happening in Denmark. The set is to tell “Hamlet.” However, it can make the simple but very successful. action sterile when the story progresses Sadly, the production’s lighting design into its chaotic ending. does the show no real favors. It creates The audience is met with the cold harsh shadows across the cast’s faces.

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The costume design by Meagan Golden and Regina Grimes is simple, with characters covered in suits and ties. It plays well into the vibe the show carries. Choufani’s Claudius rocks some of the best suits on stage. The audience is given a solid visual cue to the grandiose way this usurper sees himself. It’s clear just from his attire that he is a god on high from his newly acquired kingdom.

Music composed by Justin Lacy and Henry Blanton, the soundscapes of this world perfectly play into its modern setting, but more so into the theme of overdependence on technology. Merging club techno music with a haunting air of horror-movie themes, it brings to mind the soundtrack of “Suspiria” and the music of Goblin. The tech aspects of the production, while hitting a few hiccups along the way, run smoothly and don’t hinder the players telling their story.

“Hamlet” is a play with roles actors dream to portray, from the moment they begin down the road of theatre arts. Some of the cast present gems of a performance; others come up empty-handed.

Horatio (Savannah Dougherty), an employee of the Denmark Corporation, leads the audience into the world at the onset.

Dougherty is very engaging and paces the show well, along with Vivian LongSires and Jeremy Weir (the Greek chorus and play-within-play players who present a fun soap opera to parallel the modern setting nicely). The real victims of Hamlet’s revenge are not his wanted target but the family of Polonius (Jamie Davenport, a stern but loving sitcom dad)—the king’s counselor and first of many to fall under Hamlet’s misdirected wrath.

Sadly, his children make out worse.

Laertes (serviceably played by Trevor Tackett) and Ophelia (NaSwana Moon) both stand as mirrors to Hamlet. They live a life he could have been happy with: being loved and finding success. Yet, through revenge, the mirrors are shattered. Moon brings such a delicate beauty to Ophelia, as she is shielded from life.

When faced with the strain of Hamlet’s gaslighting and the murder of her father, she finally snaps from reality. It’s truly tragic; her eyes tell such a story. She also brings a lovely singing voice to Ophelia’s lulls of madness.

Showing the number of faces treachery can take, Josh Browner (Rosencrantz) and

John Williams (Guildenstern) revel in their roles as Hamlet’s “true friends.” Browner delivers a fantastic take on the fool archetype, and stakes claim to being one of the best character actors in Wilmington.

Tony Choufani owns his role of usurper Claudius, and offers up a show-stealing performance of a villain with honest depth. Never once innocent but always justified in his actions, Choufani encapsulates the manipulative charm of Lex Luthor with the vicious calm of Walter White. It’s great work.

Then there’s Hamlet, the title of the very play—our character lynch pin. While I applaud the use of making Hamlet a female, the role feels too much like an aimless drifter rather than someone exacting revenge. Em Wilson drifts through it fine, but leaves no real impression. Playing out like a cover of a popular song, all the lyrics are certainly there, but none of the right notes are being hit. Draped in a punk-rock, “Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”like style, scenes play from blasé insanity to blasé cunning, and slingshot back to Hamlet’s lacking motives. Along with the uncertainty of blocking, it left me wanting.

Lupin Byers and Quentin Proulx show why they were brought in as mentor actors, and create engrossing characters out of Hamlet’s parents. They show different ways to be dead: one physical and the other metaphysical in a modern world.

“Hamlet” is a classic work that defines the theatre world; it has and will stand the test of time forever. The roles will be played and staged over and over again.

That’s the magic of Shakespeare. The themes of his work can teach us important lessons, no matter how they’re presented. Every work of the Bard is an undertaking and MoB should be applauded for their vision. While it has some blemishes, others areas rise to cover them— the sign of any good production.

DETAILS: Hamlet

April 26-29, 7:30 p.m.

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EMPATHETICALLY MOVING: ‘Souvenir’ shows us ourselves through Florence Foster Jenkins Colucci turns in quite a performance for one of the most challenging roles she has portrayed. Every time Colucci opened her lorence Foster Jenkins was quite the mouth to sing, I physically recoiled like I cult celebrity in her time (Depression had been slapped. Each time was more and World War II). She gave private horrific than the last. She didn’t just sing singing recitals to raise money for her faflat; she wandered about the keyboard with vorite charities and to fulfill her artistic a blatant disregard for any suggestions the needs. Musical greats of the day regularly notes might make and with a volume that came to see her, including Cole Porter, could strip paint from metal. It must have Lily Pons and Caruso. Though she made taken an effort of superhuman will to do it. several recordings, her fame did not really Even more impacting is the fact Colucci survive her, and she was mostly, but not has a beautiful singing voice. entirely, lost to time.

“Oh, God! I have to leave…” my date Stephen Temperley’s “Souvenir: a Musiwhispered in a collapse of laughter when cal Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster she geared up for her big final encore of Jenkins,” now showing at Thalian Hall’s “Ave Maria.”

Ruth and Bucky Stein Theatre, is not the The singing demands of the role aside, first look at Jenkins’ life. Though, the 2016 film starring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant Colucci performs the private and mystiprobably has done more to revive interest cal world of Jenkins beautifully. She’s not in her than any other individual work. In real laughing at the philanthropist privately or life Jenkins had syphilis. Believed to be the trying to share a joke with the audience. result of the illness and treatments avail- She is genuine. It’s a road of discovery. able in the pre-antibiotic era, her hearing Someone wants her to make a record? A was significantly impaired, to the point she souvenir of her voice and unique interpretaslowly lost the ability to fully hear the im- tion? She is invited to perform at Carnegie pact of her voice. Directed by Tom Briggs, Hall? What an honor! What a dream come “Souvenir” features a cast of two to bring to true! Perhaps that is what makes Colucci life opera singer Jenkins’ and Cosme Mc- so compelling in the role. It certainly is the Moon, her accompanist, to look at a very secret to the climax of Act II. specific intersection in the lives of creative Temperley’s script and Briggs’ direction people whose dreams outstrip their gifts. carefully and skillfully move the audience

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McMoon (Michael Lauicella) moved to New York to write music and make it big as a pianist and composer. It is 1934, he’s in his late 20s, without much in the way of prospects, when he gets introduced to Florence Foster Jenkins (Cindy Colucci).

Jenkins is a wealthy heiress and socialite with dreams of opera stardom. “Madame Flo,” as Cosme comes to affectionately call her, can afford to buy anything to further her dreams: publicity, venues, costumes, even the perfect accompanist (ahem). She can control access to tickets to her performances to ensure the audience appreciates her work. But no amount of money can buy her the perfect voice.

The conceit and joke of the script is Florence believes she has perfect pitch and an unparalleled singing gift. McMoon is at first stumped: Does she know she can’t sing and is this an elaborate hoax? Or does she genuinely believe she has a gift? The thrust of the show becomes the dramatic irony that surrounds Jenkins, and indeed surrounded her in real life: Does she know what we know? Is she in on the joke?

into the position of being the audience for her performance at Carnegie. So, slowly, we realize we are reacting the way Cosme recounts they reacted—complete with a mob-like bullying that emerges from outnumbering a sweet woman who offers nothing more than a shared love of art and a generous heart.

As we rolled in the aisles, laughing at her, it slowly dawned on her face for the first time what was happening. Colucci handles it so gently, as we realize the situation is occurring to her and she is genuinely hurt and surprised—sounds of remorse, sorrow and empathy began to emerge quietly from the darkened part of the theatre. We were having so much fun laughing and deriding her from a position of sensed superiority.

Then the crash as empathy took over, and we had to see our actions for what they are.

It is a damn powerful moment and does more to confront our own preconceptions about ourselves, our behavior in groups, and what bullying can really feel like than any monologue will ever convey.

For all of Madame Flo’s centric attention, Cosme is the narrator and is on stage the entire time. It is filtered through his lens with which we get the story; we see a misunderstood but kind-hearted and isolated woman. (She considers Verdi to be “modern music” during the jazz age.)

Lauricella plays piano live onstage throughout almost the entire show. He also handles with ease the odd relationship with the fourth wall, written into the script for him. As narrator he talks with us directly, but he also plays the moment with Colucci and has to work through the changes and growth in their relationship. It is a voyage of discovery for him, too. He is not just trying to unravel the mystery of this woman, but also why has he been called to her? Who he will choose to be as a person and an artist? A two-person show is a very delicate balance—and the character and personality of Madame Flo can quickly overwhelm the stage and other performers. But Lauricella gently, kindly, and with strong founda-

tions, balances her at every turn. Watching them find their footing together and chase dreams—at least one of them knows are still beyond their grasp—is really quite beautiful and unendingly entertaining.

“Souvenir” is a beautiful look at the trials and tribulations of the human journey, and struggles and demands of art. Colucci and Lauricella bring talent and craft to the script, alongside warmth, humor, depth, and empathy. I laughed. I cried. I went home and contemplated for days. It is a wonderful and remarkable production.

DETAILS: Souvenir

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May-7-9 (additional 4 p.m. screening on May 9): “The Leisure Seeker” stars Academy Award-winner Helen Mirren and two-time Golden Globewinner Donald Sutherland. The runaway couple goes on an unforgettable journey in the faithful old RV they call The Leisure Seeker. Travelling from Boston to The Ernest Hemingway Home in Key West, they recapture their passion for life and love for each other. (Rated R, 113 min.)

ampage” is a movie about animals being mutated by an experimental chemical created by an evil corporation and features the wholesale decimation of Chicago by a gigantic ape, alligator and wolf, based on an obscure video game and starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who is apparently contractually mandated to appear in a movie every 90 days. And here’s the most shocking part; it’s really not too bad. Dwayne Johnson has proven he has the uncanny power to salvage mediocre movies, and it takes every ounce of his charisma to save “Rampage,” a disaster movie out to destroy itself.

The Rock plays an animal-loving primate expert, Davis, who at one point was an elite military soldier—because that’s a thing that happens in the real world. He has a special relationship with George, an albino gorilla who he communicates with using sign language. George ends up getting exposed to the aforementioned super-serum that turns him from a regular run-of-the-mill gorilla into a gigantic King Kong-esque murder machine that makes everyone extremely nervous. It’s here I’ll take my first pause to discuss the most ludicrous and insane portion of the story.

So this movie is about gigantic mutated animals threatening mankind—giant killer animals, mutated by a chemical, created by a multi-billion dollar company who made this monster-making mucus on purpose because … why, exactly? The movie tells us the young business tycoons, Brett and Claire Wyden (Jake Lacy and Malin Akerman), have been trying to find out how to make giant mutant animals for profit. Because that’s what evil corporations do. They even went so far as to spend billions of dollars creating a space station where they could do evil research in the privacy of a low Earth orbit. But why? Who on Earth wants to buy a chemical that turns animals into gigantic killing machines?

I was reminded of the famous “South Park” “Underwear Gnomes” episode: Tiny, magical creatures steal underwear from kids in the neighborhood. When discovered, they present the following business explanation: Step 1. Steal Underwear Step 2. ?????????????

Step 3. Profit The same logic applies to this insanely well-financed company that seems to believe the key to success in business is to create

NO BS: ‘Rampage’ is fun and entertaining because of The Rock. Photo courtesy Warner Bros.

something so insane the only interested parties would be rogue nations who could never scrape together monies needed to purchase such an insane invention. It is mad-scientistlevel looney—a crazy machination employed

by Lex Luthor, Hugo Farnsworth or Doctor Evil, in a world where creating doomsday devices is done for the sake of villainy, not profit.

This is one area where “Rampage” goes wrong: trying to rectify crazy shit with realworld logic. The concept of gigantic mutant animals fighting one another while destroying cities is excellent. Trying to wedge logic or real reasoning into the story takes away from the sheer insanity of it all.

The other thing that constantly derails “Rampage” is how safe it plays everything.

There are times where the movie borders on interesting, only to be betrayed by safe family-friendly choices and familiar tropes. Great moments of amazing action are undercut by cutting to Dwayne Johnson so he can spew a traditional movie catchphrase. The movie tries hard to check all the boxes on the blockbuster cliché checklist, it ends up being rather toothless. For a monster movie, that’s disappointing.

Yet, in spite of some truly by-the-book filmmaking moments, I still ended up liking “Rampage.” Much like the “Fast and the Furious” franchise, reality, common sense and physics are abandoned in favor of creating a playground where a giant gorilla (and an

even more gigantic alligator) can tear through skyscrapers and cause enough destruction to make an entire company of insurance adjusters get clenched sphincters. The fun and generally crazy parts of the movie do just enough to drag the film across the finish line before the weak and cheap clichéd bits drive audiences mad. But just barely. I kept thinking how much more entertaining a 70-minute, bullshit-free version of this movie could have been.

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May-14-18 (additional 4 p.m. screening on May 16): “A Fantastic Woman” is the story of Marina, a waitress and singer, and Orlando, an older man, who are in love and planning for the future. After Orlando suddenly falls ill and dies, Marina is forced to confront his family and society, and to fight again to show them who she is: complex, strong, forthright, fantastic.

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■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.nichewilmington.com

JOHNNYLUKES KITCHENBAR Good eats, good drinks, and great times is what JohnnyLukes KitchenBar is all about. JohnnyLukes KitchenBar serves Wilmington, NC a variety of 19 rotating craft beers on tap, a hand selected eclectic American wine list, fun cocktails, and of course, exceptional food. Our two-story layout brings the best of both worlds under one roof. Downstairs at JohnnyLukes KitchenBar pair your beer or wine with our Parmesan Crusted Pork Chop, Chicken Pot Pie, Ribeye, or one of our many main entrees and sharable plates. Or, join us upstairs at JL’s Loft and pair a beer with one of our multiple burgers, JL’s roast beef sandwich, meatball sandwich, or one of our many appetizers (we recommend both!). So next time you are looking for a new and exciting restaurant in Wilmington, NC where you can experience both great craft beer and amazing food, be sure to head over to JohnnyLukes KitchenBar and JL’s Loft! 5500 Market Street, Suite 130. (910)-769-1798 ■ OPEN: JohnnyLukes KitchenBar: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 10pm; JL’s Loft: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.johnnylukeskb.com

PINE VALLEY MARKET Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s BestOf awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com

KURE BEACH DINER George and Frankie Turner opened the Kure Beach Diner in 2012. Once located beside the old 1923 Kure Beach Pier, once Hurrican Hazel wiped out the two-story building, the pier house tackle shop moved across the lane and housed the Seaside Café. The stories of the original days and of the beach in a bygone era are still told on the Kure Beach Diner’s walls, which today is known for some of the best grits and hushpuppies around. The laid-back local joint prides itself on its old-school vibe, serving American food from morning to night. 101 K Ave, Kure Beach, (910) 458-8778 ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER: Breakfast is served 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. daily. Lunch and dinner are served 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Kure Beach ■ WEBSITE: wwwfacebook.com/Kure-Beach-Diner-276729072381968

RISE Serving up the best dang biscuits and donuts in Wilmington, Rise is not any typical breakfast spot. Our donut menu includes an assortment of ‘old school, new school, and our school’ flavors; and our buttery, flaky biscuits filled with country ham, bacon, sausage, fried chicken, and fried eggplant “bacon” are crave-worthy. Lunch is on the Rise with our new chicken sandwiches on potato rolls and fresh salads. 1319 Military Cutoff Rd. (910) 239-9566 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.- Sun. 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: http://risebiscuitsdonuts.com

THE LAZY PIRATE The Lazy Pirate is a place where the food will hold your tastebuds down and tickle them silly, as drinks flow like an ice cold river. The menu is delicious—not pretentious. After having an ice-cold beverage—virgin or not—you can start a culinary safari with one of our delicious homemade appetiz-

ROADHOUSE OF WILMINGTON Roadhouse is an American-style restaurant and focuses on homemade, classic dishes, cooked to order, using fresh ingredients. They are located at in the old Saltworks building on Wrightsville Avenue and open at 8:00 a.m. for breakfast and lunch, and 5:00 p.m. for dinner. Breakfast is served 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., lunch from 11:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Look for daily specials and other important information online at www.facebook.com/roadhousewilmington, or call (910) 765-1103. Please, no reservations.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: 8 a.m.

Fresh From the Farm The Riverfront Farmers Market is a curbside market featuring local farmers, producers, artists & crafters.

Downtown Wilmington’s Riverfront Farmers Market

DOWNTOWN - Each Saturday

March 31st - November 17th • 8:00am - 1:00pm (no market Apr. 14 & Oct. 6)

- FRUITS - VEGETABLES - PLANTS - HERBS

- FLOWERS - EGGS - CHEESES - WINE

- PICKLES - KOMBUCHA - ART & CRAFTS

- MEATS - SEAFOOD - HONEY - BAKED GOODS

For more information: www.riverfrontfarmersmarket.org

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breakfast and lunch; 5 p.m. dinner ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: facebook.com/roadhousewilmington SPOONFED KITCHEN & BAKE SHOP Newly opened Spoonfed Kitchen & Bake Shop is bringing their love for great food and customer service to Wilmington! Spoonfed Kitchen & Bake Shop specializes in creating wholesome, delightful foods to feed your lifestyle. Please join us in our cafe for breakfast, lunch & weekend brunch.

We offer coffee & pastries, great foods to go from our deli & freezer cases (appetizers, salads, entrees & sides), bakery items (scones, cinnamon rolls, cookies, brownies, pies & more), gluten-free bakery items, and specialty market, cheeses & beverage. Catering is also available for all budets from personal to corporate to events. #feedyourlifestyle.

1930 Eastwood Road, Suite 105, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 679-8881. Open Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sat. - Sun. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ SERVING BRUNCH: Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.spoonfedkitchen.com THE TROLLY STOP Trolly Stop Grill and Catering is a four store franchise in North Carolina. Trolly Stop Hotdogs opened in Wrightsville Beach in 1976. That store name has never changed. Since the Wrightsville Beach store, the newer stores sell hotdogs, hamburgers, beef and chicken cheese steaks, fries, hand dipped ice cream, milk shakes, floats and more.

Our types of dogs are: Southern (Trolly Dog, beef and pork), Northern (all beef), Smoke Sausage (pork), Fat Free (turkey), Veggie (soy). Voted Best Hot Dog in Wilmington for decades.

Check our website trollystophotdogs.com for hours of operations, specific store offerings and telephone numbers, or contact Rick Coombs, 910-297-8416, rtrollystop@aol. com

We offer catering serving 25-1000 people. Franchises available ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wilmington, Fountain Dr. (910) 452-3952 Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921 Southport (910) 457-7017 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658 Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN

HIBACHI TO GO Hibachi To Go is a locally owned, family business serving only the freshest ingredients with three locations. We invite you to try our menu items at either our Hampstead drivethru location, where you can walk-up, take-out, or call in and pick up your meal or our Ogden location with dine-in or takeout options. Our new Wilmington location (894 South Kerr Avenue) offers dine-in, take-out or drive-thru service. We’re convenient for lunch and dinner. Open 7 days 11 am - 9 pm.

Our popular Daily Lunch Specials are featured MondaySaturday for $4.99 with selections from our most popular menu items! We always have fresh seafood selections at Hibachi To Go, like delicious hand peeled shrimp, fresh local flounder and always a fresh catch fillet in-house. We scratch make every item on our menu daily. We offer your favorite hibachi meals and some of our originals like our pineapple won tons. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for the most up to date information on Hibachi To Go. Always fresh, great food at a super good price. Hampstead Phone: 910.270.9200. • Ogden Phone: 910.791.7800 Wilmington Phone: 910-833-8841 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open 7 days 11am-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, N. Wilmington, Hampstead ■ WEBSITE: www.hibachitogo.com INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

Our bagels are kettle-boiled then baked; the traditional way.

2 locations to serve you 7220 Wrightsville Avenue 910-256-1222

5906 Oleander Drive 910-769-4232

Serving Breakfast and Lunch 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM every day.

www.beachbagels.biz

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If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest. Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.- Fri. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.; Sat. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. for lunch. Mon.- Sun. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. for dinner.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com NIKKI’S FRESH GOURMET For more than a decade, Nikki’s downtown has served diners the best in sushi. With freshly crafted ingredients making up their rolls, sushi and sashimi, a taste of innovation comes with every order. Daily they offer specialty rolls specific to the Front Street location, such as the My Yoshi, K-Town and Crunchy Eel rolls. But for less adventurous diners looking for options beyond sushi, Nikki’s serves an array of sandwiches, wraps and gyros, too. They also make it a point to host all dietary needs, omnivores, carnivores and herbivores alike. They have burgers and cheesesteaks, as well as falafal pitas and veggie wraps, as well as an extensive Japanese fare menu, such as bento boxes and tempura platters. Daily dessert and drink special are also on order. Check out their website and Facebook for more information. 16 S. Front St. (910) 771-9151.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am-10pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 12pm-10pm. Last call on food 15 minutes before closing.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.nikkissushibar.com/ OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAK HOUSE We have reinvented “Hibachi cuisine.” Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse is like no other. Our highly skilled chefs cook an incredible dinner while entertaining you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. We are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness. Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure we serve only the finest food products. We believe good, healthy food aids vital functions for well-being, both physically and mentally. Our menu consists of a wide range of steak, seafood, and chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill.” We also serve tastebud-tingling Japanese sushi, hand rolls, sashimi, tempura dishes, and noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Our all-youcan-eat sushie menu and daily specials can be found at www.okamisteakhouse.com! 614 S College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am-2:30pm / 4-10pm; Fri., 11am-2:30pm / 4pm-11pm; Sat., 11am11pm; Sun., 11am-9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.okamisteakhouse.com SZECHUAN 132 Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant is your destination! Szechuan 132 has earned the reputation as one of the finest contemporary Chinese restaurants in the Port City.

Tastefully decorated with an elegant atmosphere, with an exceptional ingenious menu has deemed Szechuan 132 the best Chinese restaurant for years, hands down. 419 South College Road (in University Landing), (910) 799-1426.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown

■ FEATURING: Lunch specials ■ WEBSITE: www.szechuan132.com YOSAKE DOWNTOWN SUSHI LOUNGE Lively atmosphere in a modern setting, Yosake is the delicious Downtown spot for date night, socializing with friends, or any large dinner party. Home to the never-disappointing Shanghai Firecracker Shrimp! In addition to sushi, we offer a full Pan Asian menu including curries, noodle dishes, and the ever-popular Crispy Salmon or mouth-watering Kobe Burger.

Inspired features change weekly showcasing our commitment to local farms. Full bar including a comprehensive sake list, signature cocktails, and Asian Import Bottles. 33 S. Front St., 2nd Floor (910) 763-3172.

■ SERVING DINNER: 7 nights a week @ 5PM; Sun-Wed until 10pm, Thurs until 11pm, Fri & Sat until Midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 Price Sushi/Appetizer Menu nightly from 5-7, until 8 on Mondays, and also 10-Midnight on Fri/Sat. Tuesday LOCALS NIGHT - 20% Dinner Entrees. Wednesday 80S NIGHT - 80s music and menu prices. Sundays are the best deal downtown - Specialty Sushi and Entrees are Buy One, Get One $10 Off and 1/2 price Wine Bottles.

Nightly Drink Specials. Gluten-Free Menu upon request.

Complimentary Birthday Dessert.

■ WEBSITE: www.yosake.com. @yosakeilm on Twitter & Instagram. Like us on Facebook.

YOSHI Yoshi Sushi Bar and Japanese Cuisine offers something the greater Wilmington area has never seen before. We are seeking to bring true New York Style Sushi to Wilmington, with classic sushi and sashimi, as well as traditional rolls and some unique Yoshi Creations. We offer a variety of items, including Poke Bowls and Hibachi - and we also are introducing true Japanese Ramen Bowls! Come try it today! 260 Racine Dr, Wilmington 28403 (910)799-6799 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. 12pm-11pm, Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.yoshisushibarandjapanesecuisine.com

BAGELS

BEACH BAGELS Beach Bagels is the best spot for breakfast and lunch in Wilmington. Serving traditional New York Style Bagels is our speciality. We boil our bagels before baking them, which effectively sets the crust and produces a perfect bagel made with love. Don’t forget about our selection of custom sandwiches that are always made to order. Try out our breakfast options like The Heart Attack filled with Egg, Country Ham, Bacon, Sausage, and American Cheese, or the Egg-White Dun-Rite with Egg Whites, Avocado, Pepper Jack Cheese, Spinach, and Tomato. Our Boar’s Head meats & cheeses are the perfect accoutrements for assembling the perfect sandwich, every time! Check out our Cuban Chicken Lunch Sandwich, complete with Boar’s Head Chicken Breast, Ham, Swiss, Pickles, Lettuce, Mayo, and Yellow Mustard. You can also make your own! Not in the mood for a bagel? Don’t worry, we have ciabatta bread, croissants, Kaiser rolls, biscuits, wraps, salads, bowls, omelettes, and more! Make your lunch a combo for $1.50 more, and get a small drink, potato salad or chips, and a pickle spear. Visit us at 5906 Oleander Drive or 7220 Wrightsville Avenue right before the drawbridge to Wrightsville Beach. Look out for our third location, coming to Monkey Junction soon!.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown and Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Homemade bagels, biscuits, croissants, sandwiches, and more!

■ WEBSITE: www.BeachBagels.biz ROUND BAGELS AND DONUT Round Bagels and Donuts features 17 varieties of New York-style bagels, baked fresh daily on site in a steam bagel oven. Round offers a wide variety of breakfast and lunch bagel sandwiches, grilled and fresh to order. Round also

offers fresh-made donuts daily! Stop by Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., and on Sunday, 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Homemade bagels, cream cheeses, donuts, sandwiches, coffee and more ■ WEBSITE: www.roundbagelsanddonuts.com

CARIBBEAN

JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE Tucked in the U-shape of University Landing, a block from UNCW is Wilmington’s fave Caribbean restaurant, serving diners for over nine years. Family-owned and -operated, Jamaica’s Comfort Zone provides a relaxing atmosphere along with a blend of Caribbean delights. Our guests have graced us with numerous compliments over the years: “explosive Caribbean culinary experience”; “every year we are here on vacation—you are our first stop”; “flavors just dance in my mouth.” From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouthwatering classic dishes such as Brownstew chicken, curry goat, oxtail, and jerk pork, our selections also include many vegetarian and select seafood options. Student meal options are $6.99, and catering options are available. University Landing, 417 S. College Road, Wilmington SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Sat., 11:45am9pm. Closed Sun. and Mon. NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net, and follow us on Facebook or Twitter JAMAICA HOUSE SPORTS BAR AND GRILL Jamaica House provides diners with the real taste of the island! They offer a wide variety of Caribbean dishes, such as oxtail, curry goat jerk chicken, rice and beans, steamed cabbage, beef or chicken patty, and more! Their chefs and staff are dedicated to give you a real Jamaica experience every single time you walk through the door. 2206 Carolina Beach Rd. (910) 833-8347 SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Buffet hours are Tues. Thurs., 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fri. and Sat., 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun., 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington

DINNER THEATRE

THEATRENOW TheatreNOW is a performing arts complex that features weekend dinner theater, an award-winning weekly kids variety show, monthly Sunday Jazz Brunches, movie, comedy and live music events. Award-winning chef, Denise Gordon, and a fabulous service staff pair scrumptious multi-course themed meals and cocktails with our dinner shows in a theatre-themed venue. Dinner theater at its best! Reservations highly suggested. 19 S. 10th Street (910) 399.3NOW (3669). Hours vary.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Dinner shows, jazz brunches, and more ■ WEBSITE: www.theatrewilmington.com

FONDUE

THE LITTLE DIPPER Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a four-course meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433.

■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; open 7 days/week seasonally, May-October ■ SERVING WEEKEND LUNCH: Sat & Sun, 11:30am2:30pm, seasonally May-October

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Tasting menu every Tues. with small plates from $1-$4; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe menu on Thurs.; “Date night menu,” $65/couple with beer and wine tasting every Fri. and half-price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Tuesdays on the deck, 7 – 9p.m., May-Oct ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com THE MELTING POT Fondue is a meal best enjoyed with friends and family, so bring them along when visiting The Melting Pot. At our gourmet fondue restaurant, we provide a full four-course finedining treat for hungry guests. We are an excellent choice for diners looking who want to have a few drinks with bites of chocolate and cheese. No matter the mood, we have something for all tastes. The dining adventure starts with a bubbling pot of cheese, blended and seasoned table-side.

Seasoned veggies and artisanal breads can be dipped into a choice cheese, while freshly made salads cleanse the palate.

Entrees are customizable, and we finish off the evening with decadent chocolate fondue. What’s not to love? 855 Town Center Dr., (910) 256-1187 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: Open Mon. - Thurs., 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Fri., 4 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat., 12 p.m. - 11 p.m., and Sun., 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington, Mayfaire ■ FEATURING: Fresh veggies and meats, cheeses and breads, chocolates and other sweet treats for dipping evening of dinnertime fun.

■ WEBSITE: www.meltingpot.com

IRISH

THE HARP Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to bring you and yours the most delicious Irish fare! We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies.

We are open every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends. Join us for trivia at 8:30 on Thursdays and live music on Fridays – call ahead for schedule (910) 763-1607. Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenfield Lake/Downtown South ■ FEATURING: Homemade soups, desserts and breads, free open wifi, new enlarged patio area, and big screen TVs at the bar featuring major soccer matches worldwide.

■ WEBSITE: www.harpwilmington.com

Offering reasonably priced homemade comfort-style pub grub, folks can dine on chicken salad sandwiches, Shepard’s Pie, Angus beef burgers, veggie burger, shrimp ‘n’ grits, homemade mac ‘n’ cheese balls, fresh-battered onion rings, fresh-made daily desserts, and so much more. 720 N Lake Park Blvd., (910) 458-4745 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. and Fri. and Sat. until midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Pleasure Island ■ WEBSITE: www.hopliterestaurant.com

ITALIAN

ANTONIO’S Serving fresh, homemade Italian fare in midtown and south Wilmington, Antonio’s Pizza and Pasta is a family-owned restaurant which serves New York style pizza and pasta. From daily specials during lunch and dinner to a friendly waitstaff ensuring a top-notch experience, whether dining in, taking out or getting delivery, to generous portions, the Antonio’s experience is an unforgettable one. Serving subs, salads, pizza by the slice or pie, pasta, and more, dine-in, take-out and delivery! 3501 Oleander Dr., #2, and 5120 S. College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Sun., open at 11:30 a.m.)

■ NEIGHBORHOOD DELIVERY OFFERED: Monkey Junction and near Independence Mall ■ WEBSITE: www.antoniospizzaandpasta.com THE ITALIAN BISTRO The Italian Bistro is a family-owned, full-service Italian restaurant and pizzeria located in Porters Neck. They offer a wide variety of N.Y. style thin-crust pizza and homemade Italian dishes seven days a week!

The Italian Bistro strives to bring customers a variety of homemade items made with the freshest, local ingredients.

Every pizza and entrée is made to order and served with a smile from our amazing staff.

Their warm, inviting, atmosphere is perfect for “date night” or “family night.” Let them show you why “fresh, homemade and local” is part of everything they do. 8211 Market St. (910) 686-7774 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun.brunch, 10 a.m.

- 2 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Porters Neck ■ WEBSITE: www.italianbistronc.com FAT TONY’S ITALIAN PUB Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and American influences to mold it into a unique family-friendly restaurant with a “gastropub” feel. Boasting such menu items as Veal Saltimbocca, Eggplant Parmigiana, USDA Prime Sirloin, and award-winning NY style hand-tossed pizzas, Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Their appetizers range from Blue Crab Dip to Grilled Pizzas to Lollipop Lamb Chops. Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an everchanging selection of microbrews included in their 27-tap lineup – 12 of which are from NC. They have a wide selection of bottled beers, a revamped wine list, and an arsenal of expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle.

Fat Tony’s offers lunch specials until 3pm Monday through Friday and a 10% discount to students and faculty at CFCC. They have two pet-friendly patios – one looking out onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. With friendly, excellent service and a fun, inviting atmosphere, expect to have your expectations exceeded at Fat Tony’s. Find The Flavor…..Craft Beer, Craft Pizza!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am10 pm; Fri.-Sat., 11 am-Midnight; Sun., noon-10 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.

SLICE OF LIFE “Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists

Diamond Food Enterprises

Catering All of Southeastern North Carolina Since 1991

SLAINTE IRISH PUB Slainte Irish Pub in Monkey Junction has traditional pub fare with an Irish flair. We have a large selection of Irish whiskey, and over 23 different beers on draft, and 40 different craft beers in bottles. They have a large well lit outdoor patio with a full bar also. Come have some fun! They currently do not take reservations, but promise to take care of you when you get here! 5607 Carolina Beach Rd. #100, (910) 399-3980 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11:30 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington, Monkey Junction ■ FEATURING: Irish pub grub, whiskeys, beer, wine, and fun.

■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/slaintemj HOPLITE IRISH PUB AND RESTAURANT Now in its eighth year, Hoplite Irish Pub and Restaurant is Pleasure Island’s favorite neighborhood spot for great food, gathering with friends and enjoying drinks. Their outdoor patio fills with sounds of local musicians on Fridays and Saturdays, as well as karaoke on Tuesdays and trivia on Wednesdays.

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and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 125 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11:30 a.m.-3 a.m., 7 days/week, 365 days/year.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: Largest tequila selection in town!

■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com

eration to generation, and after one bite you feel like you’re in your mamas’ kitchen. Along with the hot and cold lunch menu, they also carry a large variety of deli sides and madefrom-scratch desserts. Or, if you’re looking to get creative in your own kitchen, A Taste of Italy carries a wide selection of imported groceries, from pasta to olive oils, and everything in between. And last but certainly not least, allow them to help you make any occasion become a delicious Italian experience with their catering or call ahead ordering.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Friday 8:00am8:00pm, Saturday 8:30am-7:00pm, Sunday 9:30am-4:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.atasteofitalydeli.com ■ FEATURING: Sclafani goods, Polly-O cheese, Ferrara Torrone and much, much more!

FREDDIE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Freddie’s Restaurant has been serving the Pleasure Island area since 1995. While well-known for their large portions of classic Italian food, anyone who has dined at Freddie’s will recommend their staple item: a large bone-in pork chop. It’s cut extra thick from the center and has become the signature dish, served in a variety of ways, such as with cherry peppers and balsamic glaze. With traditional red -andwhite-checkered tablecloths, Frank Sinatra playing in the background, Freddie’s has the reputation as one of the area’s most romantic eateries. And they’re open year-round, seven days a week at 4:30 p.m. Call for reservations for parties of five or more. 111 K Ave., (910) 458-5979 ■ SERVING DINNER: Opens daily, 4:30 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Kure Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.freddiesrestaurant.com

MEXICAN

A TASTE OF ITALY Looking for authentic Italian cuisine in the Port City? Look no further than A Taste of Italy Deli. Brothers, Tommy and Chris Guarino, and partner Craig Berner, have been serving up breakfast, lunch, and dinner to local and visiting diners for twenty years. The recipes have been passed down from gen-

LA COSTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT With three locations to serve Wilmingtonians, La Costa is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m with lunch specials. Their full dinner menu (from 3 p.m. on) offers the best in Mexican cuisine across the city. From top-sellers, like fajitas, quesadillas and burritos, to chef’s specialty items, like molcajete or borrego, a taste of familiar and exotic can be enjoyed. All of La Costa’s pico de gallo, guacamole, salsas, chile-chipotle, enchilada and burrito sauces are made in house daily. Add to it a 16-ounce margarita, which is only $4.95 on Mondays and Tuesdays at all locations, and every meal is complete.

Serving the Port City since1996, folks can dine indoors at the Oleander and both Market Street locations, or dine alfresco at both Market Street locations. 3617 Market St.; 8024 Unit 1 Market St.; 5622 Oleander Dr. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs until 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. until 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown and Ogden ■ WEBSITE: www.lacostamexicanrestauranwilmington.com

LOS PORTALES Taqueria Los Portales has been open since 2006, and serves street food from their heritage. It’s a perfect stop for diners looking for a great traditional Mexican dinner, with fast service in a family friendly atmosphere! The variety of meats used to prepare their tacos is the characteristic that sets the taqueria apart from other Mexican restaurants! 1207 S. Kerr Ave. 910-799-5255 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Daily 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.taquerialostportales.com

ORGANIC

LOVEY’S NATURAL FOODS & CAFÉ Lovey’s Natural Foods & Café is a true blessing for shoppers looking for organic and natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack. Whether you are in the mood for a veggie burger, hamburger or a chicken Caesar wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar—which has cold, organic salads and hot selections—can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of delicious juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices.

Lovey’s has a great selection of local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries organic grass-fed and free-range meats and poultry. wheat-free and gluten-free products are in stock regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m.. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Café open: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.(salad bar open all the time). Market hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington in the Landfall Shopping Center ■ FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes.

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com

SEAFOOD

CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD COMPANY Founded in 2008 by Evans and Nikki Trawick, Cape Fear Seafood Company has become a local hotspot for the freshest, tastiest seafood in the area. With its growing popularity, the restaurant has expanded from its flagship eatery in Monkey Junction to a second location in Porter’s Neck, and coming soon in 2017, their third location in Waterford in Leland. “We are a dedicated group of individuals working together as a team to serve spectacular food, wine and spirits in a relaxed and casual setting,” restaurateur Evans Trawick says. “At CFSC every dish is prepared with attention to detail, quality ingredients and excellent flavors. Our staff strives to accommodate guests with a sense of urgency and an abundance of southern hospitality.” Cape Fear Seafood Company has been recognized by encore magazine for best seafood in 2015, as well as by Wilmington Magazine in 2015 and 2016, and Star News from 2013 through 2016. Monkey Junction: 5226 S. College Road Suite 5, 910-799-7077. Porter’s Neck: 140 Hays Lane #140, 910-681-1140. Waterford: 143 Poole Rd., Leland, NC 28451 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: 11:30am-4pm daily; Mon.-Thurs.., 4pm-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 4pm-10pm; Sun., 4pm8:30pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, north Wilmington and Leland ■ WESBITE: www.capefearseafoodcompany.com

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CATCH Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina. Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee, 2013 Best of Wilmington “Best Chef” winner, Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010.

Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-799-3847.

■ SERVING DINNER: Mon.-Sat. 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

■ FEATURING: Acclaimed ■ WEBSITE: www.catchwilmington.com

OCEANIC Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes. Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable events, such as wedding ceremonies & receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome. Private event space available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH: Mon – Sat 11am – 11pm, Sunday 10am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dine on renovated Crystal Pier.

■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com

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DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters! Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 7622827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Fresh daily steamed oysters.

MICHAEL’S SEAFOOD’S RESTAURANT Established in 1998, Michael’s Seafood Restaurant is locally owned and operated by Shelly McGowan and managed by her team of culinary professionals. Michael’s aspires to bring you the highest quality and freshest fin fish, shell fish, mollusks, beef, pork, poultry and produce. Our menu consists of mainly locally grown and made from scratch items. We count on our local fishermen and farmers to supply us with seasonal, North Carolina favorites on a daily basis. Adorned walls include awards such as 3 time gold medalist at the International Seafood Chowder Cook-Off, Entrepreneur of the Year, Restaurant of the Year and Encores readers’ choice in Best Seafood to name a few. 1206 N. Lake Park Blvd. (910) 458-7761 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days 11 am – 9 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Carolina Beach ■ FEATURING: Award-winning chowder, local seafood and more!

■ WEBSITE: www.MikesCfood.com

THE PILOT HOUSE The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the South. We specialize in local seafood and produce. Featuring the only Downtown bar that faces the river and opening our doors in 1978, The Pilot House is the oldest restaurant in the Downtown area. We offer stunning riverfront views in a newly-renovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks.

Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck.

Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, FriSat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ WEBSITE: www.pilothouserest.com SHUCKIN’ SHACK Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar has two locations in the Port City area. The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd. (910-458-7380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910833-8622). The Shack is the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more.

Come in and check out the Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Carolina Beach Hours: Mon-Sat: 11am-2am; Sun: Noon-2am, Historic Wilmington: Sun-Thurs: 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-Midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Carolina Beach and Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials. Like us on Facebook!

■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.com SOUTH BEACH GRILL South Beach Grill has served locals and guests on Wrightsville Beach since 1997 with consistent, creative cuisine— Southern-inspired and locally sourced, from the land and sea. Diners can enjoy a great burger outside on their patio for lunch or experience the unique, eclectic, regional dinners crafted by their chef. The chef’s menu highlights the bounty of fresh Carolina coastal seafood right at their front door.

South Beach Grill overlooks the scenic anchorage on Banks Channel, located on beautiful Wrightsville Beach, NC, located across from the public docks at Wynn Plaza. The best sunsets on Wrightsville Beach! The restaurant is accessible by boat! Serving lunch and dinner daily. Limited reservations accepted. 100 South Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach, (910) 256-4646 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open daily, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Mondays.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Homemade, Southern-inspired fine cuisine, with the freshest ingredients, for both lunch and dinner.

■ WEBSITE: www.southbeachgrillwb.com STEAM RESTAURANT AND BAR Steam is bringing American cuisine to Wilmington using locally sourced goods and ingredients. With an extensive wine and beer selection, plenty of cocktails, indoor/ outdoor seating, and beautiful views of the Cape Fear River, Steam is the area’s new go-to restaurant. Reservations recommended. Open seven days a week!, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

9 Estell Lee Pl, (910) 726-9226 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Dinner: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Bar: 11 a.m.-Until. Menu Bar: 3 p.m.

- 5 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.steamrestaurantilm.com

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HWY 55 BURGERS, SHAKES AND FRIES Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries in Wilmington—on Carolina Beach Rd.—is bringing a fresh All-American diner experience with never-frozen burgers, sliced cheesesteaks piled high on steamed hoagies, and frozen custard made inhouse every day.

Founded in Eastern North Carolina in 1991, Hwy 55 reflects founder Kenney Moore’s commitment to authentic hospitality and fresh food. Lunch and dinner is grilled in an open-air kitchen, and they serve you at your table—with a smile. 6331 Carolina Beach Rd., (910) 793-6350 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday - Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. .

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Delicious burgers and homemade shakes!

■ WEBSITE: www.hwy55.com/locations/wilmington-carolina-beach-rd J. MICHAEL’S PHILLY DELI The Philly Deli celebrated their 38th anniversary in August 2017. Thier first store was located in Hanover Center—the oldest shopping center in Wilmington. Since, two more Philly Delis have been added: one at Porters Neck and one at Monkey Junction.

The Philly Deli started out by importing all of their steak meat and hoagie rolls straight from Amoroso Baking Company, located on 55th Street in downtown Philadelphia!

It’s a practice they maintain to this day.

We also have a great collection of salads to choose from, including the classic chef’s salad, chicken salad, and tuna salad, all made fresh every day in our three Wilmington, NC restaurants. 8232 Market St., 3501 Oleander Dr., 609 Piner Rd. ■ OPEN: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Porters Neck, North and South Wilmington, ■ WEBSITE: https://phillydeli.com MUNCHIES The most unique restaurant in Wilmington is Munchies. Located adjacent to the UNCW campus, Munchies provides a new take on classic American fare. Selling items unavailable anywhere else such as the famous “Fat Sandwiches”, decadent milk shakes, and fried desserts set Munchies apart, while the incredible flavor of traditional items such as burgers and wings make Munchies stand out. Open until 3 am daily, and offering dine in, take out, and delivery options, as well the choice of ordering online, Munchies is a new American classic for todays modern world. Perfect for lunch, dinner or a late night snack, and totally customizable, Munchies makes sure you get your food, your way, all day. 419 S. College Rd., Unit 35, 910-798-4999. Dine in. Delivery. Take out ■ OPEN LUNCH AND DINNER: 12pm - 3 am daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: munchiesfoodco.com ON A ROLL Roll on into OAR—a fusion of American-Jewish-Italian deli fare, interspersed in seasonal specialties with a Southern accent.

Every customer will receive freshly made-to-order sandwiches, wraps and salads, with the freshest of ingredients, all to ensure top quality. And when the place is hopping, it is well worth the wait.

Whether choosing to dine in or take out—we deliver!— On a Roll is the downtown deli to enjoy homemade grub.

Come make us your favorite! 125 Grace Street, (910) 6222700 ■ SERVING LUNCH: Open Mon-Sun., 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 24hour catering available.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: Check us out on Facebook!

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CASEY’S BUFFET In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/Soul Food and Buffet categories.

“Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena Casey says. Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 798-2913.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesdays.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Pig’s feet and chitterlings.

■ WEBSITE: www.caseysbuffet.com RX RESTAURANT & BAR Located in downtown Wilmington, Rx Restaurant and Bar is here to feed your soul, serving up Southern cuisine made with ingredients from local farmers and fishermen. The Rx chef is committed to bringing fresh food to your table, so the menu changes daily based on what he finds locally. Rx drinks are as unique as the food—and just what the doctor ordered. Join us for a dining experience you will never forget!

421 Castle St.; 910 399-3080.

■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Thurs, 5-10pm; FriSat, 5-10:30pm; Sun., 10am-3pm and 5-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.rxwilmington.com

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CAROLINA ALE HOUSE Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for awardwinning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNC W, this lively sports-themed restaurant. Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 South College Road. (910) 791.9393.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11am-2am daily.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: 40 HD TVs and the biggest HD projector TVs in Wilmington.

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

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THE FORTUNATE GLASS WINE BAR The Fortunate Glass is an intimate venue showcasing globally sourced wines, plus creative small plates and craft beers. The serene ambiance is created by the beautiful wall mural, elegant glass tile bar, castle rocked walls and intimate booths. There are wines from all regions, with 60 wines by the glass and 350 wines available by the bottle. The food menu consists of numerous small plates, fine cheeses, cured meats and decadent desserts that will compliment any wine selection.

■ SERVING DINNER & LATE NIGHT: Tues. - Thur., 4 p.m.

- midnight; Fri., 4 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sat., 2 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. - midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown, 29 S Front St. ■ FEATURING: Weekly free wine tasting Tues., 6 - 8 p.m.

Small plates, and wine and beer specials.

■ WEBSITE: www.fortunateglass.com

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Yoshi Sushi Bar and Japanese Cuisine is offering something the greater Wilmington area has never seen before: True New York Style Sushi to Wilmington, with classic sushi and sashimi, as well as traditional rolls and some unique Yoshi Creations.

We offer a variety of items, including Poke Bowls and Hibachi - and we also are introducing true Japanese Ramen Bowls! Come try it today!

Happy Hour Sun.-Thur., 4-6pm.

Featuring discounted appetizers and select sushi rolls!

Regularly priced menu items only

Displayed is our Saketini, the Princess Peach, and behind that (from left to right) is a bowl of Ramen in the Tonkostu (pork) broth. Next to that is our appetizer, Takoyaki, which is an fried round of octopus. Beside that is a Salmon Poke bowl. Beneath is the dinner portion of steak and chicken Hibachi!

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TEA TIME

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Tama Café’s new menu steeped with colorful beverages and crafty sandwiches

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ove over mocha frappuccino. We’re talking tea today.

Although folks have been sipping on the sweet libations for centuries, the growing popularity of tea houses continues to surge. No longer do we just raise our pinkies at high tea with cucumber sandwiches. Specialty brewed loose-leaf teas are consumed throughout the day and, most importantly, they don’t just come in black, white and green anymore.

I visited Tama several times in the past and, though I enjoyed its beachy ambiance and fruity concoctions, the absence of a larger menu definitely didn’t inspire me to make it a consistent hangout. My regular stomping grounds offered breakfast all day, healthy wraps and green smoothie options. When I saw Tama had taken things to the next level, I came in prepared to make myself (and my stomach) right at home.

One main draw before I even stepped in the door? Tama’s Instagram page. The feed is bursting with color and makes me want to quit my job, drive to the beach, and drink something called a “Matcha Pina.” Tama’s menu expands far beyond white and green teas, so if things feel unfamiliar, don’t be shy to ask before placing an order. With a bit of preference guidance, the knowledgeable staff can lead folks to the right cup.

For texture, the Boba Tea, with its chewy tapioca pearls (cooked in-house), is now available and just might be my new BFF. The vibrant Matcha Pina—a spectacularly bright blend of pineapple juice, creamy coconut milk, and matcha—will whisk sippers straight to a tropical paradise (not like we don’t already live in one).

I didn’t originally opt for the Matcha Matcha Latte, but an extra was accidentally made behind the counter and thus delivered to our table. A+ customer service! The uber-caffeinated ceremonial-grade Japanese matcha was swimming on top of frothy milk. On the tongue was a green tea flavor with a natural sweetness and an almost vegetable-like lingering af-

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Tama Tea has been pumping out specialty beverages for a few years now, but as of late, they’ve rebranded as Tama Café. The welcoming little shop recently rolled out brand-new breakfast and lunch menus they’re calling “guilt-free, made-to-order, quick and for everyone,” and Wilmington is responding with “hell, yes.” With Chef Lawrence Perkins at the helm, Tama no longer feels like a retail shop to pop in for tea to-go. It’s somewhere to snag a healthy meal, set up a laptop and stay awhile.

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HORIZON SAMMIE: Pimiento cheese, apples and bacon make for a hearty lunch. Photo by Tom Dorgan.

tertaste, softened by velvety milk. It’s a great gateway matcha drink for newbies.

If it’s coffee beans or bust, there’s plenty of cold brew and cortadas to go ‘round. However, seeing as they are available on every corner, I suggest jumping headfirst into tea-land at Tama. My husband ordered the “Peach Palmer”: a housemade mix of lemonade brisk Indian black tea with a splash of sweet peach juice. Every sip was vibrant, refreshing and sweet. I was slightly jealous. But I opted for the “Jasmine Lemonade”—and it was right up my alley. Slightly bitter from the fresh lemonade and brightly floral from the jasmine green tea, the golden nectar was lovely and light.

Let’s talk breakfast: All. Day. Need a BEC at 4 p.m.? No prob. The vegetarian options were tempting, with words like “house-made sunflower spread” giving me all the happy tingles. There were even some vegan selections with egg substitutes. With Tama’s menu being fairly minimal, the thoughtfulness of appealing to all dietary needs was a rock-star chef move in my book. My husband was super tempted by the banana cakes, which the cashier described as warm oatmeal cookies, but we went the savory route instead with that BEC (plus A). The “Pomona Sandwich” was a simple, layered combination of freshly mashed avocado, a hard-cooked fried egg, bacon, and sharp provolone. I would have preferred a runny egg, but it’s likely the meals are made ahead and heated to order, so I can’t complain. Some food came out before the drinks, so be mindful the speed of service can vary depending on how backed up the baristas are.

Next up to split: the Horizon Sandwich.

Piled on toasted multigrain, it’s deliciously

messy with thinly sliced apples, bacon and gooey pimiento cheese. The online menu stated sourdough, but I was happy to have a slice (or two) of health with this hearty lunch. The cheese had a peppery kick, which led me to believe it’s another homemade item. Kudos, chef. That goes a long way.

My favorite of the bunch: Himalayan Chicken Sandwich. The vehicle for the flavor bomb came in its same ciabatta roll, the same as our breakfast sandwich. I’m not sure where Tama is sourcing the bread, but the crusty Italian roll was crispy (without tearing up the roof of my mouth) and fluffy enough to sink my teeth through.

Other components were fire-roasted chicken, basil pesto, pickled red onions and lime crema.

The garlicky green spread and crema fused to make a dreamy pesto mayonnaise, and the pickled red onions added a necessary zip. They could have been sliced a bit thinner and possibly pickled longer. I even spotted a stray pine nut or two as one more indication of a freshly made condiment. The seasoned chicken was in decent sized chunks, but I did catch a piece that appeared to be a white-and-dark-meat combo, which made me wonder if it was a pre-packaged ingredient.

The only miss for me was the “Zero-Day Detox Smoothie.” The counter lady described it as being lighter and fruitier, yet it fell flat with flavor. Between the courteous staff, laidback atmosphere (did I mention hammock chairs and a Think-Tank space to get away from any noise) and nutritious handhelds—I’ll be back, baby.

DETAILS: Tama Cafe

The Forum, 1127 Military Cutoff Rd. (910) 765-9001 Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. www.facebook.com/pg/tamateailm

Join the Children’s Museum of Wilmington for their inaugural Edible Science event. From doughnuts to diet Coke, the museum will be filled with all sorts of food and drink experiments. Learn about how much sugar is in soda, create a fruit print, and make ice cream in a bag! Say hello to some community partners and make sure to come with an empty stomach!

The event is free to members. Find out more at playwilmington.org Groupons and coupons not accepted during event.

FOOD TRUCK RODEO

Sunday, April 29 at 12 p.m.

Ogden Park 615 Ogden Park Dr. • Free

Come out to Ogden Park for an allday food affair on Sunday, April 29 from 12-5 p.m., as the Food Truck Rodeo rolls back to Ogden Park! With over 20 food trucks scheduled to attend, folks can also indulge in live music by Boba Funk! Local favorites like Catch and P.T.’s Olde Fashioned Grille will be there, as well as newbies like Port City Puffs N Stuff and The Little Chef.

The event is free to attend—just bring money to purchase food and drinks.

Each food truck will give a portion of their sales for the day back to the Parks Conservancy of New Hanover County.

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encore’s 2018 Pet Photo Contest beneficiary, paws4people, will host its 10th Annual 5K & 1-Mile Fun Walk at Greenfield Lake Park in Wilmington on Sunday, April 29. On top of its humans reaching the finish line (race starts at 3 p.m.), it will host an official dog race at 1 p.m.

PORTRAIT OF A KING: Meet King Louis Pierre Croissant Phillippe

BY: SHANNON GENTRY

“L

ouis is so honored!” Lizzy Fulbright says of her year-old French bulldog, King Louis Pierre Croissant Philippe.

Named after the French king Louis, pronounced “Loo-Wee,” the handsome puppy is the winner of encore’s 2018 pet cover contest.

All proceeds from entries (totaling $300 from 24 pets and more than 70 photos) will go to benefit paws4people, which trains assistant dogs to help people with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities (see sidebar for details).

King Louis collected the most votes from our panel of 20 judges at our home at Coworx in The Cargo District, and has won gift certificates to College Road Animal Hospital, Aunt Kerry’s Pet Stop and Myrtle Grove Animal Hospital. encore caught up with his royal highness and debut cover model to get a leg up behind his crown and what makes his tail wag.

The day’s festivities will include a puppy kissing booth, 50/50 raffle, dog gifts, and more!

Folks can register online at its-gotime.com/p4p5k through April 28 for $35 or on race day for register on site for $40. Early bird registration for the 1-mile fun run/walk is $25 through April 28 and $30 on race day.

there are treats involved. e: What’s your best attribute?

encore (e): Tell us about how you found your human.

LPCP: My silky soft fur: one touch and you won’t be able to keep your hands off of me.

Louis Pierre Croissant Philippe (LPCP): My mom wanted a French bulldog like me for many years, and she found me through the Charlotte French Bulldog Facebook page after being an envious member for years. She saw a post that I was for sale and it was love at first sight.

e: Where is your tickle spot? Do you like being tickled?

e: Favorite way to spend a day?

Presenting sponsor Active Care Chiropractic has made this year’s event possible, with proceeds from the fundraiser going to support paws4people.

The nonprofit uses a comprehensive and rigorous two-year training process for assistance dogs from birth to placement with a client.

BOW TO THE KING: King Louis and his colorful disposition. Courtesy photo.

LPCP: Go for a run with Mom around the Wrightsville Beach Loop and get lots of attention from the hoomans. Sleep on my sunny back deck for the rest of the day and maybe take my hoomans for a boat ride. e: Favorite toy, treat, activity?

LPCP: Favorite toy/chews are my elk antlers!

They are great for teething and safe for dogs.

My favorite treat is pumpkin puree. Favorite activity is cuddling with my hoomans, and my favorite spot is on my hooman’s lap. e: We see your human—err, hooman dresses you up sometimes. Do you have a favorite outfit?

LPCP: My mom likes to dress me up in all kinds of outfits. Honestly, I’d rather be naked. e: Are you bilingual: French and English?

LPCP: I speak many different languages!

Due to my short snout, it’s more difficult for me to get air, so I am constantly snorting and grunting like a pig. My short snout also causes me to snore. Very. Loudly. I don’t bark much, but I make little whiny baby noises when I have to potty or when I want to be picked up. I speak lots of English, but I only like to listen when

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LPCP: I love to be tickled and scratched all over, but my favorite is underneath my chin. e: You have your own Instagram, @LouisFrenchieBulldog. How many followers do you have? What are your fave poses?

LPCP: My mom started my Instagram when she got me at 8 weeks old on June 15, 2017. I have been King Louis of Wilmington ever since.

I have 3,700 followers and my page is growing daily. I love to pose with pretty backgrounds— flowers or the ocean, especially on my pawrent’s boat. e: It says you’re “grumpy, jumpy and a li’l bit humpy.” Tell us more...

LPCP: So I have what Mom calls a “resting grumpy face” because I naturally have a resting face like a grumpy old man, with all my face wrinkles. Most people don’t know this, but I cannot naturally smile with my tongue out. I actually do that when I am breathing really hard after running around! I am “jumpy” because I love to jump on everything! I jump up at hoomans to lick their faces. I jump all over furniture, and I try to jump up on beds but haven’t quite mastered that one yet. I think “humpy” speaks for itself—I am the king after all! e: Are you an Elvis or a Beatles doggie?

Which song do you love most?

LPCP: Elvis for sure. Us kings have to stick together. “Can’t Help Falling in Love” is my fa-

vorite to serenade the ladies with. e: If you could catch one critter, what would it be?

LPCP: An elephant! I’ve only ever seen them on TV, but for some reason I can’t stop watching when I see one. My pawrents say they’re a lot bigger than me, but I don’t believe them. I would definitely want to catch an elephant critter. e: Favorite book? Song? Movie?

LPCP: Favorite book: “Bacon: A Love Story.”

Favorite song: “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran, because I think it was written about my potatoshaped bod. Favorite movie: “Horton Hears a Who” because ... elephants. e: Do you have a girlfriend?

LPCP: I go on lots of play dates, but I don’t have just one girlfriend. In the famous words of Drake, “I only love my bed and my momma, I’m sorry.” e: Do you have siblings?

LPCP: I have one brother named King Bodhi.

He lives in Myrtle Beach, SC, with his pawrents. e: What about your best friend?

LPCP: It would be too hard for me to choose just one best friend! I have so many special friends. I am a member of the Wilmington French bulldog group, as well as the Charlotte group, and I love all my Frenchie friends. I have many friends all over Wilmington and thousands more on social media that I haven’t even met in real life yet! The friends I have made on Instagram are amazing. I hope to one day meet all of them. e: What are your lifetime goals?

LPCP: My lifetime dream would be to use my Instagram and social media as a way to raise money for charities through partnerships and sponsorships. For now, though, my goal is just to make people smile!

RUNNERS UP: 2018 PET COVER CONTEST Tied for 2nd Place: Bentley; Camper and Marble

Bentley enjoys being outdoors chewing on bully sticks, sun- Camper and Marble have benn BFF’s for a long time and bathing and traveling to different places in our RV. Morning love to hangout with each other whenever they can.

Camper’s human is Chad Keith. Marble’s humans are hugs and snuggles are also his specialty. Bentley’s humans are Tracy and Stephen Saieed Jonahtan Guggenheim and Blair Nidds

4th Place: Duncan

4th Place: Zulu

Zulu’s favorite thing to do is copiloting. Being a beach bum with all the different smells, the feel of his paws in the sand, and human watching is another favorite activity. Zulu’s human is Kathy Wells.

5th Place: Hope

Duncan is a rescued Aussie Shepherd/ Catahoula Cur mix, and he just turned 4 months old.

He is the newest edition to his human family. Duncan’s human is Christina Budres.

Hope is a rescue dog from Paws Place. She was hit by a car and brought to Paws Place and is now in her fur-ever home. A custom wheel chair was then made for her. She has been camping, paddle boarding, hiking and nothing slows her down. Hope’s human is Steve McCrossan. encore | april 25 - may 1, 2018 | www.encorepub.com 33

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EXTRA>>BOOKS

CARPE LIBRUM:

Local Andy Wood releases a quick comprehensive collection of commentaries BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

W

ilmington’s literary community keeps gaining accolades (two National Book Awards nominees in 2015) and attention in the press. With multiple established publishers in the state (Algonquin, John F. Blair) and new smaller presses gaining traction (Eno, Bull City), it is timely to shine a light on discussions around literature, publishing and the importance of communicating a truthful story in our present world.

Welcome to Carpe Librum, encore’s biweekly book column, wherein I will dissect a current title with an old book—because literature does not exist in a vacuum but emerges to participate in a larger, cultural conversation. I will feature many NC writers; however, the hope is to place the discussion in a larger context and therefore examine works around the world.

Backyard Carolina: Two Decades of Public Radio Commentary

by Andy Wood

The Publishing Laboratory, UNCW, 2006, pgs. 171 Like a lot of book people, I have a home library that runs the gamut from the wellthumbed and dog-eared, to the point of falling apart, to the pristine (possibly never even opened) books. Some I hold on to because of memories attached to them or their procurement. They remind me of a time, place or person I cannot ever get back to. Others, of course, are books I go back to over and over again. Some novels are old friends I can go visit whenever I want; then there are the nonfiction books I still reference decades after reading them.

Andy Wood’s book, “Backyard Carolina: Two Decades of Public Radio Commentary,” is sort of a hybrid mix. Wood is a local treasure; the naturalist opened our doors to the world outside for generations of North Carolinians. First, he worked with the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, then with the National Audubon Society. Beforehand, he was my science teacher for kindergarten, first and second grades at Helen Alice Higgins Montessori School. Science class with Mr. Wood included an amazing outdoor classroom tailor made for him: a receding wetland in the woods behind the school, which we observed for three years and learned every inch of as only small children can.

Perhaps this is why I loved his commentaries on WHQR so much (Ed. note: he also wrote for encore). For three minutes once a month, it was like being back in Mr. Wood’s “classroom,” while he talked about a specific aspect of life in the backyard. From “Mosquitos: What Are They Good For?” to “The Joy of Clamming,” which actually teaches readers/listeners the finer points of clamming, the commentaries really spanned the common, to the practical, to the unexpected.

Commentaries were genius short essays that made the life of frogs in summer or the efforts of a spider spinning a web come alive. For years he wrote compelling commentaries for WHQR, which shed light on what was happening around us, things many of us didn’t know to look for—or if we did see them, had little to no context. But he could make all the drama and majesty happening around us in the natural world feel like something we understood and could connect to rather than walk over.

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“Backyard Carolina: Two Decades of Public Radio Commentary” was one of the first books produced by UNCW’s publishing lab, and it is now available through Blair distribution. It collects wonderful insights into the world around us in bite-sized portions.

Sitting in a parking lot waiting to pick your kid up from dance lessons? These are quick reads. A few minutes early for a doctor’s appointment? Time to grab a quick insight into the life of the mole in your yard. Or the Yucca Moths.

The book is arranged in three sections: “In the Back Yard,” “Just Down the Road” and “Beyond All That.” It denotes the geographical effort required to interact with the star of each of Andy’s commentaries. The section titles also make the point that much of what Wood writes about is indeed in our own backyards and in our neighborhoods.

We are surrounded by treasures people travel across the country to see and experience. Few people can make it as accessible or come alive as tangibly as Andy Wood.

His gift as an environmental educator is singular and stunning.

Maybe I’ve gone back to his book because of Earth Day. Andy sites the 1970 Earth Day celebration as the engagement point for him with the environmental movement. Almost half a century later, he still lives this engagement everyday through his work with the Coastal Plain Conservation Group and Habitats Environmental Services. The first includes his work with the magnificent ramshorn snail—a freshwater snail which has suffered extensive habitat loss. Wood has provided care to the dwindling population since 1992. If anyone ever meets him, just ask. They are one of his life’s grand passions.

The only thing missing when reading the book is the amazing voice and charisma Wood has in real life. For me “Backyard Carolina: Two Decades of Radio Commentaries” is a book I come back to over and over again—partly because the writing is compelling, partly because it connects me to an amazing chapter in my life. Also it reconnects me to the world. I so easily get caught up in overwork and commitments on my to-do list that I have a hard time looking around me at the endless beauty surrounding us. Of all the gifts he has shared with others, Andy’s ability to make all of it comprehensible is perhaps one of his most lasting legacies.

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37 Routing preposition 40 Mansion worker 41 Superfluous extras 43 Casual top 44 Influence creatively 46 Rosetta Stone symbols 50 Art class accessories 51 Fomented, as flames 52 Investment evaluations 53 Oscar speech verb 54 Arabian Nights mariner 55 Chicago Bears founder 58 Nothing, for instance 59 Four-pedal bike 60 “Ditto” 61 Bummed out 64 Totally 65 Will Smith or Betsy Ross 67 Hotshot performer 68 Bumped into 69 Upscale timepiece 70 Get support from 71 Lee of comic-book fame

72 Timid 73 Stage director’s directive 74 Oodles 75 Adjust to change 78 Grey’s Anatomy device 79 Pointy-haired thing 80 Pre-wedding ritual 84 Visa accepter 85 “Till next time” 86 Corporate coach 87 Singular sensation 88 Poodle or parrot 89 __.com (cellular service site) 90 Sporting blade 91 Biblical allegories 95 Distinctive period 96 Alias introducer 97 New beginning, so to speak 98 Apt to play tricks 102 Word on the state capitals list 104 Be daringly innovative 108 Skillful 109 Lauder of lipstick 110 Anatomical bender 111 Leaning typeface: Abbr.

112 Snug shelters 113 Cockpit console 114 Principal performer 115 Canvas covering DOWN 1 Cuts long blades 2 Malevolent 3 Fey of TV 4 Confound 5 Cream-cheese portions 6 Three-time heavyweight champ

7 Snuck a look 8 Footprint producers 9 Half a board game set 10 Brittany buddies 11 Tot’s break 12 Suffix for serpent 13 Tweedledum creator 14 Scattered about 15 Santa __ winds 16 Last space shuttle to launch 17 Retailer’s annoyance 18 Immaculate 24 Vegan beverage 25 Speck 30 With competence 33 Indecisive outcome 34 Urge to move 35 Oil-field equipment 37 UN member since 1977 38 Owing a lot 39 Military offensive 41 Cartoon caveman 42 Ankle mishap 45 Ivy League school 46 Hatchet 47 Retired for the night 48 Wedgwood worker 49 The dude’s 51 Samuel __ Breese Morse 54 Leaves the pier 55 Venerable harmonica brand 56 Lone Ranger’s farewell 57 __ arranger (banker, at times) 59 Grand 60 Two-Oscar actor 61 Was perched on 62 Scholarly environment 63 Most compact

65 Parliamentarily impermanent 66 Hurdled 71 “Get lost!”

72 Traffic ticket abbr.

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HAPPENINGS & EVENTS ACROSS WILMINGTON

TO-DO CALENDAR

events

HDWM ARTISAN MARKET

Join us every Sunday until Oct. 28 along the scenic, historic Wilmington riverfront for a weekly artisan market featuring some of Wilmington’s finest artists and crafts people.You’ll find everything from fine art to functional with a diverse assortment of painters, illustrators, woodworkers, metal workers, upscale crafts and more! Located at Riverfront Park on N. Water Street between Market and Princess from 10am3:30pm every Sun., weather permitting. This is a City of Wilmington event. Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water S.

FRIDAY FUN NIGHT

Apr. 27, 6pm: Friday Fun Night @ MLK. Ages: 7-12

Cost: Free. Activities include a showing of the movie Sing, music bingo, refreshments and more. Pre-registration is required. 910.341-0056 or register online https://webreg.wilmingtonn.gov. 401 S. 8th St.

HEALTHY KIDS DAY

Apr. 28, 9:30am: Free admission and free events include: Sports Stations (tennis, soccer, basketball, football gymnastics, volleyball, lacrosse). Obstacle Courses for kids ages 2-5 Fun Walk @ 9:30 a.m.

Pre-register and kids will get a FREE t-shirt (first 300 kids to register) Register Here Face Painting Bouncy Houses Community Booths Animal Rescue Groups Center Court Performances Zumba & Y oga Tons of free giveaways and prizes! Food will be available for purchase by local food trucks. Empie Park, 3405 Park Ave.

OPEN HOUSE HEALTH CLINIC

Apr. 28, 10am: Elderhaus Incorporated made history in 2008 when the company established North Carolina’s first PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) in Wilmington. The program will mark its upcoming 10th anniversary with a day of free health screenings, assessments, and education. Open to the public for people of all abilities to participate with services including but not limited to: blood pressure checks, balance screening, art for relaxation, and guided meditation. Certified nurse aides will also be on staff to assist with personal care. Elderhaus, 2222 S. 17th St.

FAMILY FESTIVAL KIDS

Apr. 28, 11am: Check out summer youth and adult studio classes. 10% discount when you register for

a summer camp, class or workshop—in person/at event. Family-friendly food from CAM Café, Music by Mark Herbert “Mr. Mark”—face painting, indigo dip & dye, family yoga, clay, printmaking, painting and craft stations. No pre-reg. necessary. Parental supervision required at all times. www.facebook.com/ events/414598285664147. Suggested donation $5/ child. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St. KURE BEACH STREET FEST

Apr. 28, 11am-5pm: A day full of free live music and children’s entertainment, as well as the opportunity to purchase a variety of delicious food and handmade goods from local artisans. Both residents and visitors are invited to spend some time by the sea soaking up the sun and fun. 11am: Welcome/Opening Remarks; 11:15 a.m., Carl Newton’s Review; noon, Mr. Scooter’s Storytime and Hip Hop for Kids; 1pm, Carl Newton’s Review; 2:30pm, No Sleeves Magic – Pirates Have Problems; 3:30pm, Carl Newton’s Review. From noon to 4pm, in the lawn, children can enjoy free face painting from P3 Planning, information and handouts from the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, and craft making with materials and guidance generously donated by The Home Depot. 35 vendors onsite. Views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Kure Beach Fishing Pier from its open-air pavilion. Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

SPRING MOON MARKET

Apr. 28, 3pm: We are celebrating the joy of spring by honoring our magical community in this night time fair that hosts some of Wilmington’s very best energy workers and creative artists. Fun, family, outdoor event filled with handmade arts and crafts, psychic readings, a drum circle and all sorts of fun spring time magic! Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy.

charity/fundraiser WORK ON WILMINGTON 2018: RAIN GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Apr. 28, 8am: Work on Wilmington is a citywide event that promotes volunteerism throughout several organizations and businesses in Wilmington. The goal of Work on Wilmington is to make Wilmington a better place to live by energizing residents to get their hands dirty and take part in service projects to improve quality of life and practical results. North Carolina Coastal Federation is participating in Work on Wilmington by organizing a volunteer event at Bradley Creek Elementary School. The federation has worked with the school and the New Hanover Soil and Water Conservation District to install these stormwater reduction projects at the school, which is in the headwaters of Hewletts Creek. Volunteers will be removing invasive plants, pulling weeds, removing debris and spreading mulch in the school yard rain gardens and stormwater wetlands to promote the functionality of the gardens. Questions?

Kate Conery, katelync@nccoast.org. 910-509-2838.

Bradley Creek Elementary School, 6211 Greenville Loop Rd.

ABC’S

Apr. 27, 5-7pm: Early bird, $5. Apr. 28, 8am-1pm:

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Wilmington Boys’ Choir’s huge thrift sale,raffle, silent auction. No early birds. St Paul’s Episcopal Church Market and 16 streets. Parking enter off Princess St. 16 N. 16th St. PINTS FOR PRESERVATION

Apr. 26, 5pm: Join us at Front Street Brewery for Pints for Preservation, and the launch of Saison du Front! $1.00 from each beer sold will go towards the Bellamy Mansion Museum’s educational programming.

Enjoy a good beer while supporting a great cause!

Front Street Brewery, 9 N Front St.

SPRING FLING

Parents’ Community Preschool is hosting 14th Annual Spring Fling on Saturday, Apr. 28, 11am-3pm.

Family fun event is free to for adults and $5 for kids.

Festive garden party features live music, Patch Farmstead BBQ plates, games, an insane silent auction lineup, and door prizes! Parents’ Community PreSchool, 4944 Wrightsville Ave.

WILMYWOOD COUNTRY CLASSIC

Apr. 28-29, all day: Some of the best songwriters from Nashville team up with celebrities from Hollywood and come to Wilmington to entertain us for 3 days to benefit BRC For Prevention Of Youth Violence and Veteran Owned Veteran Grown. Music, golf, food and fun event. More information on our website at www.wilmywoodcountryclassic.org. Pine Valley Country Club, 500 Pine Valley Dr.

HEALTHY LIVING FESTIVAL

Apr. 28, all day: Healthy Living Festival’18. Free event. Just a few of the many things to expect: 100 or so local, health conscious vendors, chefs, musicians and more. People’s Choice Surf & Turf StreetFood Challenge. People’s Choice Singer Songwriter Showcase. Yoga, fitness, zumba, MMA, gyms, demonstrations, local vendors, kids activities like Climbing wall, Obstacle course, bounce house and slides, face painting, craft activities, water fun and more. Free!

Supports Operation Pretty Things. Battleship USS NC Park, One Battleship Rd. NE

PAWS FOR PEOPLE WALK AND RUN

Apr. 29, 3pm: Wilmington’s official dog race presented by Active Care Chiropractic! paws4people is hosting its 10th Annual 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk at Greenfield Lake Park, Sunday April 29 at 3 p.m.

Prizes awarded to top runners and dog/runner teams in each age category! Race Day will also feature a 50/50 raffle and dog giveaways. paws4people is a local non-profit that places highly trained Assistance Dogs with children and veteran clients at no cost!

Support a life-changing cause. If you are unable to attend the event but would like to make a tax-deductible donation, visit www.paws4people.org/donate.

Register at www.p4pwilmington5k.com. Greenfield Lake Park, 310 Willard St.

DIAPER BANK OF NC

Apr. 30, all day: Help us meet our goal of 30 drives in 30 days! Sign up online to register your drive by clicking this link: https://diaperbanknc.wufoo.com/ forms/zvnctd400scsp7. You can even host a virtual drive! Just share this link https://yougivegoods.com/ aprildiapershowers with your networks and on social media so folks can click and send the items we most need! @LowerCapeFearDiaperBank or www.ncdiaperbank.org. Lower Cape Fear Region, 401 Grace St.

music/concerts SUNSET MUSIC CRUISES

CAPE FEAR CHORALE

Apr. 28, 7:30pm; Apr. 29, 4pm: Join the Cape Fear Chorale for its spring concert as it presents selections from Franz Schubert, including: Lebenslust, Tantum Ergo in E flat, Stabat Mater in G minor and Mass in B flat. Free! Donations appreciated. Wheelchair accessible. www.capefearchorale.org. Winter Park Baptist Church, 4700 Wrightsville Ave.

RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES

May 1, 7:30pm: As “the next best thing to seeing The Beatles!” (Associated Press), RAIN performs some of most complex and challenging songs that The Beatles themselves recorded in the studio but never performed for an audience. With exciting sets and multimedia content, RAIN will bring the Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album to life in its entirety on the 2018 Tour. Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd St.

theatre/auditions IN SANITY

Third full-length play by Chase Harrison, two-time Wilmington Theater Award-winning playwright of “Wendigo” and “TheaTerror.” A nightmare brought to life in front of your very eyes, In Sanity takes you down the dark rabbit hole of madness and shows you that, when there is no hope, the only place to hide…is in sanity. April 26-29, 8pm; Sun., 3pm. Tickets: $15$22. www.pslcomedy.com. Not suitable for children, and includes crass language, adult situations, and heavy simulated violence.Front Theatre (formerly City Stage), 21 N. Front St.

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Meryl Streep played “Florence Foster Jenkins” in the 2017 movie about a famous socialite who loves the arts but can’t sing worth a lick. Tony-winning 2006 play features music by Stephen Temperly, and follows Cosme McMoon, Jenkins’ longtime, longsuffering accompanist, through his relationship and partnership with Jenkins. Michael Lauricella plays McMoon, Cindy Colucci plays Jenkins and Tom Briggs directs. 7:30 p.m. April 26-28 and May 3-5; 3 p.m. April 22, 29 and May 2 at Thalian Hall’s Ruth and Bucky Stein Theatre, 310 Chestnut St. 910-632-2285 or ThalianHall.org.

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Apr. 24-25, 7-9pm: Panache Theatrical Productions will hold auditions for “Fun Home,” winner of the 2015 Tony for Best Musical. The production, directed by Michael Lauricella, runs June 7-17 at the Ruth and Bucky Stein Studio Theatre at Thalian Hall. Sched-

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Wilmington’s Mouths of Babes focuses on works for young actors and will present Shakespeare’s classic tragedy with Em Wilson leading the helm. April 26-28, 7:30 p.m., and April 22 and 29, 2 p.m., DREAMS Garage, 901 Fanning St. $8-$15. 910-975-3134. MouthsOfBabesTheatre.com

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Apr. 27, 7:30pm: Eclipse World Tour 2018—’45 Years

All ages! Bring a blanket or a lawn chair, beverages, and your friends and family! Local food trucks will be on site selling food! Please remember, no smoking or e-cigarettes are allowed on Town property. Thurs., 6:30-8:30pm. Free! April 26 Trey Calloway Band (country) w/Vittles Food Truck. May 10 Chocolate Chip & Co. (soul, etc.) w/Poor Piggy’s Food Truck.

May 24 The Tams (beach) w/T’Geaux Boys Food Truck. June 7 Gump Fiction (The Ultimate 90s Tribute) w/Tasty Tee’s Snack Shack Food Truck. Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Dr.

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Live music along the Cape Fear River aboard Wilmington Water Tours at the sunset; various musicians and cruises weekly. Apr. 26: Susan Savia. Apr. 27: Jenny Pearson. wilmingtonwatertours.net or call us at (910) 338-3134. 212 S. Water St.

of The Dark Side of the Moon.’ Performing songs from Pink Floyd’s best-loved and biggest selling albums, The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, The Wall and The Division Bell plus much more! capefearstage.com

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ule an audition time: Holli Saperstein at holli.saperstein@panachetheatre.com or call 910-364-9338.

We encourage parents of children who want to audition to request an audition time between 7 and 8 pm. Participants should come prepared to sing 16 bars of a musical theatre song a capella. If needed, you may be asked to attend a callback on Wednesday, April 24 and may be required to read from the script. Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St. AZALEA FEST QUEEN

Written by local playwright Joel Perry, directed by James Bowling, through Apr 28: Fri & Sat at 7pm.

Seating begins at 6pm. Complimentary valet parking. Tickets $18-$42 with discounts for seniors, students, military and groups. When the new-money Jonathan family tries to buy their daughter the Azalea Queen crown, things fall apart in the funniest of ways! www.theatrewilmington.com. TheatreNOW,19 S. 10th St.

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL

Apr. 24-25, 7:30pm: It began as one man’s story… became everyone’s music… and is now Broadway’s musical. Motown The Musical is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives and made us all move to the same beat. Now, experience it live on stage in the record-breaking smash hit Motown The Musical! Tickets: www.capefearstage.com. Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd St.

CABARET: DESTINATION ROCK N ROLL

Apr. 27, 7pm; Apr. 28, 4:30pm: Singing, dancing musical revue, featuring Music from Elvis, The Beatles, Queen, The Eagles, Bon Jovi, Vanilla Ice, Run DMC, Billy Joel, Will Smith, Guns and Roses, Marvin

Gaye Michael Jackson The Jackson 5, The Bangles, Mae Gogh Barnabas Beverly Burnside, Hosted by the Bonnie Tyler, The Eurythmics, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Roincredible Arianna! Doors at 8/Show at 9. Tickets $13 berta Flack, Cyndi Lauper, and more. Admission: $10 in advance/ $18 at door (cash only). Bourgie Nights, Child $15 Adult MC for the night Dr. Dana Shumate.

127 Princess St. Sanctuary of Wilmington, 6687 Carolina Beach Rd. DAVID BOLINGER ONE-MAN SHOW SUMMER STOCK YOUTH AUDITIONS Apr. 28, 7pm: UNCW and the Department of CommuApr. 28, 10:30am: Performance Club’s Summer nication Studies presents a one-person auto ethnogStock Series at Thalian Hall is seeking youth performraphy entitled “PK: the lived experience of being an ers ages 8-teen for the following productions: “School Episcopal preacher’s kid in the 60s and 70s”, featurHouse Rock” July 20-21 and “13 The Musical” Aug ing UNCW faculty member David Bollinger. The piece 24-26. Auditions are Saturday April 28th at 10:30am, will emphasize the connection between father and WB Parks & Rec Studio behind town hall. Callbacks son, framed in the setting of the life of the Episcopal at 1pm. PREPARE to sing your own 32 bar cut of a Church. UNCW television studio, 125 Leutze Hall. song for the initial audition a cappella OR monologue There will be a feedback session with the audience if you are NOT a singer! Also be prepared to dance, afterwards. Free! no flip flops! We also accept video submissions, vis- SHAKES AND BEER it our website for details: www.PerformanceClubKids.

Apr. 28, 15-20 minute traveling Shakespeare scenes com Our productions are one weekend only with a (“Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “Hamlet” and more) by two week intensive rehearsal prior to show time plus Alchemical Theatre Company at local breweries and tech week. Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation bottle shops. Waterline 1:30 p.m.; Pour House, 2 p.m.; Dept., 1 Bob Sawyer Dr. New Anthem, 2:30 p.m.; Flytrap, 3 p.m.; Palate, 4 p.m.; Brewers Kettle, 4:45 p.m.; Bottega, 5:30 p.m.; Calico DINNER SHOW AUDITIONS Room, 6 p.m.; Waterline, 6:30 p.m. Free! Alchemical Apr. 28, 2pm: Auditions for upcoming dinner shows table at each stop where we will be selling t-shirts, tak“Memories, Molasses & More” directed by Mike ing donations and selling tickets to our professional Thompson and “Shakespeare, Inc.”; written and dicompany summer production of “Twelfth Night.” Learn rected by Don Fried. Adult actors, all age ranges. All about other Alchemical events. paid acting positions. For details, visit our website or Facebook page. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. PETER GROS’ WILD KINGDOM

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BURLESQUE NIGHTS

5TH ANNUAL JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL

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Apr. 28, 8am: Brace yourself because Burlesque Nights is turning it up to 11 for this Rock ‘n’ Roll themed show! Bourgie Nights will be packed to the brim with high energy performances by a killer cast!

Bring your denim & leather & we’ll bring the rest! Featuring Puppie Buffé, Sindi Ray Boustier, Rayna De-

Take place every weekend through May 6. The Wilmington Jewish Film Festival screens excellent films with Jewish content to promote a deeper understanding of history and contemporary Jewish culture. Some films followed by a light dinner, others by dessert. Tickets and passes available, along with full schedule at www. wilmingtonjff.org. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.

FEMME FLICKS

Apr. 26, 6:30pm: Every Thursday, join us for popcorn, drinks, movie and discussion! All films are feministfriendly and selected with careful intention. Please feel free to suggest films. Athenian Bookstore & Lounge, 2231 Wrightsville Ave.

PLANETARIUM FILM

Apr. 29. Show times: 1:30pm, 2:15pm, 3pm. Free for members or with general admission. Take an historical odyssey to learn about our oldest science! (34 minutes). Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

MOVIE MONDAY

Apr. 30, 4pm: Catch a free matinee at Northeast Library! Visit the online calendar at www.nhclibrary. org for movie title, rating, and length. No registration is necessary for these free film screenings. The audience is welcome to bring light snacks to enjoy during the movie. Kelly Colacchio at KColacchio@nhcgov. com or 910-798-6371. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

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art MEET LOCAL ARTISTS

Meet working artists, and see their works in progress.

Everything from sculptures to fine jewelry in this unique location. Free parking, fun for everyone. Over 45 artist’s works to enjoy. Free, and we participate in the 4th Friday Art Walks, 6-9pm, 4th Fri. ea. mo. theArtWorks, 200 Willard St.

FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT

Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, Wilmington’s premier after-hours celebration of art and culture, 6-9pm, fourth Friday of ea. month. Features art openings, artist demonstrations, entertainment and refreshments.

Administered by the Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County, numerous venues participate. Full

list: artscouncilofwilmington.org BRADLEY CARTER ART RECEPTION

Abstract expressionist paintings of Bradley Carter in“Between You and Me: Painting” will be on view until May 21 at The District. Free and open to the public.

910-769-9300. Carter is an award winning, international selling artist who grew up pursuing his passion for art in Virginia before moving to the North Carolina in 2007, where he currently resides in Wilmington. He predominately works in the medium of painting with his passion in Abstract Expressionism, but his works also include collage, paint skins, and furniture. 1001 N. 4th St.

MIKE WATERS ART OPENING

Local painter Mike Watters has spent his entire life connected to the ocean. With his newest series, “Vanishing Depths,” Mike has fine tuned his niche within the nautical realm. These striking and ghostly paintings of fish bones speak to the decline of animals in their natural habitats. Through Apr. 30. Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE

Journey through this mirror-lined chamber housing an array of LED lights. The viewer walks toward a light but at the last minute is diverted to the main room. Lethe, chance art by Leslie Milanese, depicts the first recorded NDE (Plato, 381 BC). Expo 216 gallerium, 216 N. Front St. Wed-Sun, noon-6pm, 910769-3899, www.expo216.com

LIFE ITSELF

April 27; closing reception, May 25. Show closing, June 8. Life Itself is a prevalent theme throughout both artists’ work. Topher’s printmaking work depicts scenes and figures from everyday life. Within his pieces, technological effects on people and the world around them are also represented. Kristen’s mixed-media drawings and paintings utilize human and botanical subjects. In her more current work, she aims to create harmony between the flora and their illustrated likenesses, via synthesis and movement. In both development and style, Kristen and Topher approach their processes with an interactive, gestural fervor, to produce highly dynamic and expressive compositions. MC Erny Gallery, 254 N. Front St.

dance CAPE FEAR CONTRA DANCERS

Come on out for two hours of energetic, contemporary American country dancing with live music by Box of Chocolates band—fiddle, percussion, guitar, dulcimer, bass, mandolin and more! Dress cool & comfortable, soft-soled shoes. All ages. 2nd/4th Tues, 7:30pm. United Methodist, 409 S. 5th Ave.

ADULT HIP-HOP CLASS

Adults in the Wilmington NC area are invited to join Dance Instructor, Krystal Smith for a weekly dance party, in this FUN hour of fitness, wellness, and Happy (Hip Hop) Dancing! No previous experience needed. These classes provide both exercise and enjoyment for “Beginners” as well as experienced dance students. “Drop-In” to enjoy this fun opportunity at your convenience, and only pay for the classes you attend. $12 for 1 class; $50 for 5; $80 for 10. $80. www.thedanceelement.com. 7211 Ogden Business Ln. #205

comedy OPEN MIC

The wildest open mic in town ... anything goes. (except cover songs). Stand-up comedy, slam poetry, video, live music, odd talents—performances of all kinds. Hosted by 6-beer Steve. Sign up, 8pm, and

runs all night. Juggling Gypsy 1612 Castle St. ILM, (910) 763-2223 daily after 3pm for details. www.jugglinggypsy.com.

COMEDY BINGO

Regretful Villains. The show features a new style of stand-up called Speed Joking. Come enjoy a night of laughs and find your Comedic Soulmate! 1414 S College Rd.

Brent Blakeney headlines comedy bingo at Dead Crow, Tuesday nights, 8pm. Free show featuring the best comics from all over the Southeast, all while playing bingo along with the words they say! Win CAMERON ART MUSEUM prizes and enjoy discount tacos! Hosted by Louis State of the Art/Art of the State: (through July 8): FoBishop with in-booth side kick comedian Lew Morcusing on contemporary art by artists currently living gante. Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St. in, or native to, the state of North Carolina. Artists GRUFF GOAT COMEDY bring a single work of art to be installed in the muOn the first Wed. ea. month, Gruff Goat Comedy feaseum, delivering the work within 24‐hour period. No tures Three Guest Comics Under a Bridge. No Trolls. fee. During this time frame, four curators from North Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Lane Carolina institutions greet each artist and talk about their work. The design of this project provides any PRIMETIME COMEDY participating artist equal opportunity to meet a signifiCome see some of North Carolina’s best stand-up cant curator working in the field of contemporary art comedians in a world class venue! This month our today. CAM organized with a visual schematic for refsuper talented performers are: Brett Williams, Corerence to the over 600 intensely installed artworks. • dero Wilson, Grant Sheffield, Louis Bishop, and Tyler CAM Café open and serving delicious menu with full Wood. Hosted by: Wills Maxwell. N Front Theatre (forbar, 5pm-9pm. Tues.-Sun., 11am-2pm; Thurs. nights, merly City Stage), 21 N Front St. 5pm-9pm 910-395-5999. cameronartmuseum.org.

CAROLINA COMEDY CUP 3201 S. 17th St. Wed. 9pm: Comedy King of the Carolina’s, Louis

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Bishop, will be bringing the Carolina Comedy Cup to WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM WB Museum of History, housed in the turn of the centhe Lazy Pirate again this year. Louis started this welltury Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share anticipated Comedy Show here over 6 years ago and the history of Wrightsville Beach. Visitors to the cotit is now the longest-running independent Comedy tage will find a scale model of Wrightsville Beach Competition in the Carolinas. More than 50 aspiring circa 1910, exhibits featuring the early days of the comics will be competing for beloved CCC Trophy beach including Lumina Pavilion, our hurricane hisand a grand prize of $500. For more details on the tory and information about the interaction between show and how to compete contact Louis Bishop. the people and our natural environment which have facebook.com/louisbishopcomedy. Lazy Pirate Isshaped the 100 year history of WB. (910) 256-2569. land Sports Grill, 701 N Lake Pk Blvd.

303 W. Salisbury St. www.wbmuseum.com.

LUCKY JOE COMEDY SHOW First Sat. ea. month is free comedy show at Lucky WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of Joe Craft Coffee on College Road presented by

the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and after-hours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mon. at 10:30am, only $5 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $9 adult, $8 senior/military, $5 child, ages 2-12, and free under age 2. 505 Nutt St. 910-7632634. wrrm.org.

LATIMER HOUSE

Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12. Latimer House of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third St.

BELLAMY MANSION

One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, it focuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action. 910-251-3700. bellamymansion.org.

503 Market St.

BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE

18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the

heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchenbuilding and courtyard. 3rd/Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. 910-762-0570. burgwinwrighthouse.com.

CAPE FEAR MUSEUM

Hundreds of toys and games are on view in PlayTime!—classics, like Lincoln Logs, toy soldiers, an Erector set and a Mr. Potato Head, and even old faves like wooden tops, blocks and dolls. Remember those toys that, for whatever reason, we just had to have? Some of those fad favorites like the Rubik’s cube and 1960s Liddle Kiddle dolls are on exhibit along with toy figures from fast food kids’ meals. Explore toy history in custom label books. • See NC through the eyes of Wilmington-born photographer Hugh MacRae Morton (1921-2006). His captivating images will be featured in the traveling exhibit “Photographs by Hugh Morton: An Uncommon Retrospective,” is now open at Cape Fear Museum.

The exhibit is on loan from the UNC Library’s North Carolina Collection Photographic Archives and will be on view through September 2018. • Camera Collections! With today’s smart phones and digital cameras, photography is everywhere. But until the invention of the camera in 1839, there was no way to instantly capture the environment around you. In less than 200 years, cameras have progressed from complicated contraptions only used by professionals, to simple boxes with a roll of film anyone could operate, to handheld computers that create digital images shared with the world. 86 cameras and 145 photographic accessories showcases changes in technology and styles, from the late 1800s through the early 2000s. www.capefearmuseum.com/programs. $20 for members; $30 for non-members.

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CF Museum, 814 Market St. EXPO 216

Exhibit feat. end-of-life issues. Enter Grandmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House and address the elephant in the room. Pick up an advance directive. Review the History of Hospice . Contemplate individual responses of compassion in the arena. Expo 216 gallerium, 216 N. Front St. Wed.Sun., noon-6pm. expo216.com.

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6 and their adult helpers. Free. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. LEGO BUILD

May 2, 3:30pm: Ready, set, build! Kids ages 5 - 10 are invited to create their own Lego version of a theme. This popular activity is free but space is limited, so registration is required, on the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s calendar or by calling 910-798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

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SATURDAY STORY HOUR

Miss Shannon will lead interactive story hours for kids ages 3-6 on the first and third Saturdays of May at the Main Library in downtown Wilmington. Saturday Story Hour is free and no pre-registration is needed.

Opens with a picture book and end with a project or activity at the end, and include time to play, learn, and laugh in between. Ea. child should bring a participating adult. Shannon Vaughn: 910-798-6303.

201 Chestnut St.

MUSEUM EXPLORERS

Sat., 2pm: Ignite your curiosity! Discover history, science and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear through hands-on exploration and unique artifacts. Our activities are designed to stimulate curiosity and encourage families to have fun together. Themes vary.

Ideal for ages 5 and up. Approximately 45 minutes each time slot. Adult participation is required. Free for members w/admission. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

LITTLE EXPLORERS: CF MUSEUM

Apr. 27, 10am: Meet your friends in Museum Park for fun hands-on activities! Enjoy interactive circle time, conduct exciting experiments, and play games related to a weekly theme. Perfect for children ages 3 to

BLACKWATER ADVENTURE CRUISE

Two-hour cruise up the Northeast Cape Fear River, still largely unchanged and underpopulated as it was when Wilmington was colonized in the late 1600â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Cruising through the Castle Hayne Aquifer and by the Bluffs of the Rose Hill Plantation. A narrated cruise based of the history and ecology of the area.

910-338-3134. ILM Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

HARBOR CRUISE

organized health initiative has a mission of promoting physical activity, healthy lifestyle choices, and community relationships within the Northside community of Wilmington. The public is invited to attend.

Instructors will showcase styles like Zumba, line dancing, hip-hop, and more. Open to all ages and fitness abilities and will include music, giveaways and food. Every Saturday, 10am-noon, through 5/5.

Portia Hines Park, 400 N. 10th St. CIVIL WAR CRUISE

Sit back, relax and embrace the wondrous scenery of the Cape Fear waterways as we embark on this special cruise. Relax and enjoy the comfortable seating, sipping on your drink of choice, the afternoon breeze and all the relaxation that Cape Fear holds!There will be Discussion by our local Civil War expert who will bring the Civil War to life on the Cape Fear River. Seats are limited so we recommend reserving your seats. wilmingtonwatertours.net or 910-338-3134. Adults, $50; kids, $25. Wilmington Water Tours LLC, 212 S. Water St.

WALK WITH A DOC

Join us the 3rd Saturday of every month at 9am for Weds, 3pm: Set sail on the Shamrock for a cruise a fun and healthy walk--held at the Midtown YMCA. around Wrightsville Beachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Harbor Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the isEach walk beings with a brief physician-led discusland which separates the barrier island of the beach sion of a current health topic, then he/she spends time proper from the mainland. Locations of historical, walking, answering questions and talking with walkers. ecological and cultural note will be featured. Learn Choose your own pace and distance. Free and open what year the first buildings on Wrightsville Beach to anyone. YMCA MIdtown, George Anderson Dr. were built. Additionally, learn about the different ALLIGATORS WORKSHOP types of marsh grasses, shorebirds, and fish we have Thurs, Apr. 26, 9am-4pm Ages: 16/up. program will teeming in the water surrounding the beach. RSVP discuss the behavior and biology of alligators. We will rqd. $15-$25. WB Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd. begin at Halyburton Park and then venture to Lake DANCINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; IN THE PARK Waccamaw State Park to observe alligators in the New Hanover Regional Medical Center and the wild. This workshop is led by educator Mike Campbell YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina are sponof the N.C. Wildlife Resource Commission. Pre-reg resoring Dancinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the Park, a free and fun 8-week quired for all programs. www.halyburtonpark.com. outdoor fitness celebration in Wilmington. Locally Halyburton Park, 4099. S. 17th St.

TENANTSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; RIGHTS LEGAL CLINIC

Apr. 26, 2:30pm: Legal Aid of North Carolina offers this free informational clinic about tenantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rights.

Prereg: www.nhclibrary.com or 910-798-6301. Participants will watch an instructional webinar, and a volunteer attorney will answer general questions online. Specific individual advice cannot be given at the clinic. www.legalaidnc.org. Natasha Francois at 910-798-6306. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

BASIC MONEY MANAGEMENT

Apr. 26, 4:30pm: Business and Law Librarian Natasha Francois will present a variety of exercises and worksheets individuals can use to assess their current financial situations at this free library program.

Strategies for making a budget, tracking spending habits, identifying priorities for future spending, and repaying debts will also be covered. Free but space is limited. www.NHCLibrary.org or 910-798-6301.

NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

EARLY FLIGHT EXCURSION CRUISE

Apr. 27, 9am: Relaxing, scenic 1 hour 45 min cruise from downtown Wilmington up the Northeast Cape Fear River. The ideal way to spend an unforgettable morning. This has become our signature cruise & Captain Dougâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite. Join us as we head up the Northeast Cape Fear River to the upper reaches of the black water system of this mysterious river. Start your day on the water in search of wildlife & many of our feathered friends, all while learning some of the rich history of this area. Ticket are $27 for adults and $13.50 for children. www.wilmingtonwatertours. net or 910-338-3134. $27 for adults and $13.50 for children (ages 4-12). Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

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and vinyasa flow yoga classes (open to all levels). ing lot! At the same time they’ll be handing out inIn addition to a gentle and vigorous asana practice, formation about protecting yourself against identity yoga pranayama & restorative guided relaxation, theft. Items individuals may want to have shredded this yoga retreat will include time for instruction in include check stubs, credit card offers, receipts, and the Buddhist style of vipassana, or insight meditaold tax documents. AARP can accept 3 bags of pertion. There will also be ample free time for exploring, sonal documents per vehicle, and requests no busihiking, resting, receiving bodywork, and connecting ness records. Kelly Colacchio at kcolaccio@nhcgov. with others. After 3pm on Friday, we will begin with com or 910-798-6378. afternoon yoga and meditation classes, followed by CYBER INVESTMENT FUND a group ceremonial dinner of local, organic, farm Apr. 25, 3pm: Free workshop on protecting yourself fresh vegetarian foods on site Friday evening. Saturfrom cyber and investment fraud is presented by day and Sunday breakfast plus lunch will also be ofAARP in cooperation with Northeast Library. Please fered to our group as an organic vegetarian buffet. All register with AARP at https://tinyurl.com/yav2uved classes and activities are optional. Wilmington Yoga, to reserve your seat. Kelly Colacchio at kcolaccio@ 5329 Oleander Drive, Ste 200 nhcgov.com or 798-6378. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

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METAL AND WIRE WORK CLASSES

Apr. 28, 10am: Metal and wire work jewelry classes held on scheduled Tues. and Sat. mornings, at the Hannah Block Community Arts Center at 2nd and Orange sts. $30/2 hr class (includes all supplies and tools for use in class). Beginners welcomed!

Pre-registration required: Karen Keffer Pridemore at takeyourpickdesigns@yahoo.com.

Wed., 6pm: Adults explore different papermaking techniques so you can make each sheet of paper unique. All materials included, but we encourage bringing in some of your own materials that you can include into your paper—such as flat mementos and plants. See samples on our Facebook and STARK NAKED SKETCH CLUB Apr. 29, 1pm: Celebrate the first meeting of the Stark website. Adult and children classes held on Sat., Naked Sketch Club. This will be a very loosely and 2pm. Sign up: www.alunaworks.com. Aluna Works, lightheartedly instructed drawing session working 603 Castle St. from a live nude model. Admission of $20 includes ART CLASSES W/LOIS DEWITT all drawing supplies and an abundance of vegan Monday Morning Still-Life Drawing, 10am. • Monday and vegetarian friendly munchies. There will be Afternoon Watercolor Basics, 2pm • Tuesday Afterdrink specials offered at the bar. Explore your arnoon Watercolor, Beachscapes, 2pm • Wednesday tistic side, snack on vegetarian and vegan friendly Morning Sketching, 10am • Thursday Afternoon Still treats, and enjoy some wine or beer at the coolest Life Painting, 2pm. • Saturday Morning Sketching, gallery in Wilmington. Bottega Art Bar and Gallery, 10am. Sign up: www.free-online-art-classes.com/ 723 N. 4th St. wilmingtonncartclasses.html Sun Room Studio, 6905 DR. WHO SONIC SCREWDRIVERS Southern Exposure May 1, 4pm: Make your own Doctor Who Sonic YOGA 101 Screwdriver to use on your adventures across the Phyllis Rollins is a certified intermediate Iyengar universe, at this free workshop at Northeast Library. teacher and practitioner of yoga for 37 years. Her Space is limited; register at www.nhclibrary.org or classes incorporate the philosophy of yoga and 910-798-6371. Sonic Screwdriver is a high-tech the role of the mind in practice. She enjoys workfictional multipurpose tool that appeared in many ing with students on their individual difficulties to episodes of Dr. Who. According to Wikipedia, the find avenues for growth. Phyllis is the founder of device has “power over sound waves, radiation, the first yoga studio in Charlotte. $30 per class. All wavelengths, frequencies, signals, and electro-magfour, $110. Friday night required for Sat. classes netism.” Geared toward older children, teens, and due to progressive nature. adults. Craft materials will be provided and may inE-RESOURCES WORKSHOPS clude hot glue guns and paints. NE Library Manager Bring your smartphone, tablet, or eReader to NorthLeigh Thomas at lethomas@nhcgov.com or 910-798east Library, and get your device set up to read and 6371. 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. listen to books, browse magazines, and view films.

TO HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND All of this is free with your New Hanover County PubMay 1, 5:30pm: Free program with Dr. April Query of lic Library card! Workshop on eResources at New College Foundation of North Carolina will help parHanover County Public Library is free but space is ents and middle school students start planning for limited, so please register on the calendar at www. high school and college. High school course selecnhclibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6371. Make tion, extra-curricular activities, and developing good sure to bring your device, cords, and library card study habits will all be discussed. There will also be with you. Annice Sevett at asevett@nhcgov.com or a brief review of basic admissions and financial aid 910-798-6371. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military procedures for college. Free service of the State of Cutoff Rd. North Carolina. www.cfnc.org for comprehensive NTRO TO PROPOSAL WRITING information and planning tools. Free but space is Apr. 25, 6:30pm: Free class is for nonprofit staffers limited; register on the calendar at www.NHCLiwho are new to grant proposal writing or who just brary.org or 910-798-6301. NHC Main Library, 201 want a quick refresher. Participants will also learn Chestnut St. about Foundation Directory Online, the major national FENCING CLASSES search tool for philanthropic funding, which is availMay 1, 6:30pm: Cape Fear Fencing Association 6 able for use at no charge using NHC Library computweek beginning fencing class starts May 1st at 6:30 ers in Library buildings. Workshop gives an overview pm in the basement of the Tileston gym. Class will of how to write a standard project proposal to a founmeet for approximately 1 hour on Tuesdays and dation that makes grants to nonprofit organizations.

Thursdays, All fencing equipment provided, students www.NHCLibrary.org or 910-798-6301. nfrancois@ should wear loose fitting clothing and sneakers. nhcgov.com or 910-798-6301. NHC Main Library, Class covers history, footwork, bladework, tactics, 201 Chestnut St. and rules, Olympic Fencing history, and finishes with AARP SHRED-A-THON an in class tournament Appropriate for ages 8 - 80.

Apr. 25, 3pm: AARP invites you to drop off docuCost is $50 plus a $10 membership to USA Fencments to be shredded in the Northeast Library park-

ing good until July 31, 2019. Taught by Internationally accredited instructor whose students have won gold medals at world championships. Tileston Gym at St. Mary, 5th and Ann.

lectures/literary BEGIN THE CONVERSATION CLINICS

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will host free Begin the Conversation clinics from 10-11 a.m. the third Fri. of ea. mo., Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. Free, 18 and older, will provide attendees information and resources to think about and plan for future healthcare decisions. Attendees will receive specific strategies for initiating conversations that can significantly reduce family stress and improve quality of care. Advance directives supplied so healthcare instructions can be legally documented. Jason: 910-796-7943. jason.clamme@lcfh.org.

LET’S TALK BOOKS

Join a different kind of book club! Weekly meeting, Wed., 11am, offers book lovers a chance to meet and compare notes about favorite books and authors. Attendance is free and advance registration is not needed, just drop in! Teresa Bishop at tbishop@ nhcgov.com / 910-798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

WALK WITH A DOC

Join us the 3rd Sat. of every month at 9am for a fun and healthy walk--held at the Midtown YMCA. Each walk beings with a brief physician-led discussion of a current health topic, then he/she spends time walking, answering questions and talking with walkers.

Choose your own pace and distance. Free and open to anyone. YMCA MIdtown, George Anderson Dr.

GALLERY TALK

Apr. 26, 6:30pm: Artists Glenice McNeal (“Port City Blue”, photography), Roy Taylor (“A mess in June”, metal and wood), Peter Thibodeau (“God of the Sea”, photography) and Peggy Vineyard (“Puttin’ on the Ritz”, acrylic), whose work is on view in CAM’s current exhibition State of the Art/Art of the State, come together for an informal conversation on their art work. Join in the discussion about their inspiration and process. CAM Members: Free, Museum Admission all others. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St. DISCUSSION AND DISCOVERY

Wed., 6pm: Discover women and femme identified writers! Come to our weekly book club and free write where no advance reading is necessary.

Every week we will read excerpts from thought provoking essays, stories, and poems to expand our wheel house and continue our exploration of diversity. We will be selecting excerpts from books carried in-house and delving into discussions on themes and perspectives that we may have grasped from immersing ourselves in these texts.

Don’t worry, no prior reading is needed! With titles changing weekly and free writing during our discussions, Discussion & Diversity is not something you’ll want to miss out on! Athenian Bookstore & Lounge, 2231 Wrightsville Ave.

clubs/notices WILMINGTON FENCING CLUB

Adults meet Tues/Thurs, 7:45-9pm, and Youth meet Wed, 6:45-7:45pm. Class is open to the community, beginners welcome, and all equipment is provided!

Sessions are 6 weeks long and the cost is just $5 per class! Fencing incorporates agility, strength, coordination, balance, and timing. In fencing,

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physical ability is just as important as having a strong mental edge. Competitors of a fencing match wear protective gear including a jacket, glove, and head gear. Sport of fencing features three different levels, which are categorized by the type of weapon used in each level. The weapons used include the epee, foil, and the saber. Fencing is an aerobically challenging sport. In order to condition one’s body, initial fencing training consists of challenging conditioning exercises. Express YMCA, 11 S. Kerr Ave. ATHENIAN AT LARGE

Sun., 3pm: Athenian Press & Workshops is reintroducing its At Large series. Every Sunday, we will hold a town-hall style community meeting in which woman and femme creators (artists, writers, arts entrepreneurs, etc.) are invited to discuss current events. Provides an opportunity to connect with fellow creators and survivors of marginalization, and it offers a forum to use writing as healing. Each week the Athenian team invites its guest to participate in a writing prompt at the end of the meeting. Following will be Athenian Yoga with Heather Gordy, who curates a practice that allows guests to decompress, explore creativity, and reflect upon the discussion (although both events can occur independently if guests cannot attend both). Pomegranate Books, 4418 Park Ave.

TEEN ANIME AND MANGA CLUB

Apr. 17, Manga Club meets once a month, and is open to teens ages 13 to 17 with an interest in Japanese anime and manga. Participants are invited to suggest topics for discussions. Manga Club is a free library activity, and teens don’t need to register in advance to attend. Manga Club contact Shannon Vaughn at svaughn@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6379.

Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

FRIDAY FUN NIGHT

Friday Fun Night, MLK, Apr. 27, 6-9pm. Ages: 7-12.

Free. Activities include a showing of the movie Sing, music bingo, refreshments and more. Pre-reg. is required. 910-341-0056 or https://webreg.wilmingtonn. gov. 401 S. 8th St. LIT CLUB

Apr. 27, 6pm: Get LIT at Athenian lit club! Come out and get your drink, dance and discussion on! We’ll be here hanging out, listening to tunes and getting down—come get groovy! Athenian Bookstore & Lounge, 2231 Wrightsville Ave.

CALVARY CHRISTIAN FUNDRAISER

Apr. 27, 6pm: Bake sales are lame, come play the coolest laser tag ever and help the Calvary Christian Student Government raise money for their school! For every ticket and upgrade sold at the 6pm, 7:45pm, and 9:30pm, games 50% of the proceeds go back to Calvary! Help support the school! Battle House Tactical Laser Tag, ilm, 1817 Hall Dr.

NAACP

Apr. 26, 7pm: New Hanover NAACP monthly meeting is Thursday, April 26, 7 pm at St. Stephens AME Church, 501 Red Cross Street, Wilmington. Information on local get out the vote efforts for the May primary and other vital community and state issues will be on the agenda, as well as upcoming New Hanover NAACP branch events. Members and friends are encouraged to attend. 910-765-0102 or nhcnaacp@ gmail.com. St. Stephen AME Church, 501 Red Cross St.

FINISH IT @ YOUR LIBRARY

May 2, 4pm: Do you knit, crochet, needlepoint, or enjoy another craft? Got unfinished projects lurking in your closets? Bring a project to the library and work on it with other crafty people, on the first Wednesday of every month from 4-6 pm (no July date). This library group is free and no reservations are needed. Annice Sevett at asevett@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371.

NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

culinary FERMENTAL

Free tasting every Friday, 6pm. Third Wed. of each month feat. musical and brewing talents alongside an open mic night, as well as the opportunity for homebrewers to share, sample, and trade their creations: an evening of beer and an open stage. PA and equipment provided. All genres and beer styles. www.fermental.net. 910-821-0362. 7250 Market St.

FREE BREWERY TOURS AND TASTINGS

3pm, 3:45pm, 4:30pm everyday at Front Street Brewery, 9 N. Front St. Learn how we brew our beer, meet brewers and get two free samples.

PORT CITY FARMERS’ MARKET

Tues., 5pm: Join us for a wonderful, exciting night of fun. Port City Farmer’s Market at Waterline Brewing Co. 100% local, 100% handmade. Shop among some incredible local vendors, artists and farmers.

Support small businesses in your area. Fresh local produce, beef and pork products, sweets, pickled items, handcrafted jewelry and art. Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Ln.

SHAKESPEARE BRUNCH

Shakespeare Brunch, Sundays, 12-2pm. $20. ($8 Reading Only). Reserved seating. Monthly featuring a greatly abridged reading of one of Shakespeare’s classic plays. Brunch and dessert with choice of entrée included in your ticket. Drinks and gratuity not included. Portion of proceeds donated to Shakespearean educational outreach programs. AMay 20: Two Gentleman of Verona; June 17: The Tempest.

TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.

BEER BINGO

Every Thursday night for beer bingo. No charge for cards. Great prizes. Food and drink specials. Capt’n Bills Backyard and Grille, 4240 Market St.

NEMA LOUNGE AND EATERY

Hump Day Happy Hour: 5-7 pm every Wednesday at NeMa Burger & Pizza Lounge! $5 Angus beef burgers and $2.50 16 oz Buds/Bud Lights. Martini Tastings every Friday and Saturday, 4-8 pm. 5 tastings and one small order of NeMa Fancy Fries, $20/ person. NeMa Lounge & Eatery, 225 S. Water St. Chandler’s Wharf

BEER AND FOOD PAIRING

Apr. 25, 6:30pm: Extra special beer and wine dinner.

Why? Because we bought a whole pig! Now, it’s not just any pig, it’s a pig from Red-Tailed Farm (just up the road), that was fed our spent brewing grains. This farm fresh, five course dinner pairing, has been created by Chef Jeffrey Porter. Eat local. Eat fresh. Drink local. Drink fresh. 910-256-4938. Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

FARMERS’ MARKETS

Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr, Thursdays 2-6pm, year-round, excluding major holidays. Support local farmers and artisans in the beer garden Thursday afternoons. Shop for veggies, meat, eggs, honey and hand-made crafts while enjoying one of the Brewery’s many delicious beers.

Stay afterward for live music! wbbfarmersmarket@ gmail.com • Riverfront Farmers, Sat., 8am: Market features all local produce, products and artisan works. A seasonal, open-air market located along the first block of North Water St. and in adjoining Riverfront Park in historic downtown Wilmington along the Cape Fear River. Locally grown and produced fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats, plants, locally caught seafood, handmade artisan works, fresh-cut flower bouquets and more are available. 5 N. Water St. Church Of the Good Shepherd, 515 Queen St

FOOD TRUCK RODEO

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Ogden Park! We have over 20 food trucks scheduled to attend plus live music by Boba Funk! All your local favorites like Catch and P.T.’s Olde Fashioned Grille will be there, as well as, new trucks like Port City Puffs N Stuff and The Little Chef. Free to attend; just bring money to purchase your food and drinks.

Food trucks will give a portion of their sales for the day back to the Parks Conservancy of New Hanover County. Ogden Park SMALL BITES AND WINE

Apr. 30, 6pm: Small bites and wine pairing! Delicious evening of charcuterie, cheese, and chef specialty hors d’oeuvres paired with exquisite wines. Presented by Wilmington Wine and True Blue Butcher & Table. All proceeds to benefit Make-A-Wish Eastern NC. True Blue Butcher & Table, 1125-A Military Cutoff Rd.

support groups WILMINGTON PRIDE YOUTH GROUP

Grades 7-12: Wilmington Pride Youth Group is a safe space for youth who identify as LGBTQIA+ and their straight allies. An adult supervised, safe space for kids to talk about orientation, gender, racial equality, political consequences, religion, self care. Also a great opportunity to meet and socialize with peers from the greater Wilmington area. Meets every Thursday 7pm. Needed: youth facilitators, especially those who are trained to work with kids, and speakers to talk about important topics. wpyg2016@gmail.com for info and location

LIVING WITH GRIEF

Lower Cape Fear Hospice is offering a no cost grief group for those coping with the loss of a loved one.

Living with Grief: Growth and Education Group for Adults Coping with Grief will meet Wed., through May 23 (no meeting on May 2). There is no cost to attend.

Preregistration is required; to register call 910-7967991. Most of us have loved and lost special people in our lives and we understand that coping with grief is a challenging process. If you and/or your friends and family are having difficulty dealing with the loss of a loved one, we are here to help. Throughout the year, we offer compassionate care, educational and enrichment opportunities that support many types of loss in safe and familiar environments. Leland Library, 487 Village Rd.

COPING WITH GRIEF

Lower Cape Fear Hospice is offering a no cost grief group for those coping with the loss of a loved one.

Living with Grief: Coping with the Loss of a Parent will meet Wednesdays, March 14-April 18, 4pm.

Free; prereg. is rqd; 910-796-7991. Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion, Conference Rm., 1406 Physicians Dr.

ANXIETY / OCD SUPPORT GROUP

Group meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.

Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd. Building B. Christopher Savard, Ph.D., with Cape Fear Psychological Services, gives a presentation the 1st Thursday of each month. 3rd Thursday meeting is member led. Everyone 18+ welcome.

910-763-8134

WILMINGTON MS SUPPORT GROUP

Wilmington MS Support Group will resume regular monthly meetings on Thurs., Jan. 11. New Hanover Regional Medical Center Campus, 2131 S. 17th St.

LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP

Meets third Saturday each month. Free; drop-ins are welcome. Group provides participants an opportunity to receive introductory info about lupus, encourage the expression of concerns, provide an opportunity to share experiences, encourage and support positive coping strategies, and emphasize the importance of

medical treatment. Guest speakers, DVD presentations and open group discussion. info@lupusnc. org or at 877-849-8271, x1. lupusnc.org. Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. PFLAG

First Mon/mo. at UNCW, in the Masonboro Island Room #2010, 7pm.

tours CAM WEEKLY EXHIBITION TOURS

Cameron Art Museum allows participants to explore current exhibitions with Anne Brennan, CAM’s executive director, in a new series of public tours. Free for CAM members. Wed., 1:30pm. 3201 S. 17th St.

LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR

Explore the rich culture of our talented Southern town with a 90 minute walking tour of the literary history of downtown Wilmington, NC. Visit “The Two Libraries.” Walk the streets of your favorite novels, and stand where Oscar Wilde did when he lectured here. Saturdays, 1:30pm, Old Books on Front.

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INSIDER’S TOUR

Explore the history of community at Cape Fear Museum. Take the Insider’s Tour offered the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am. Tours are free with admission and include a “behind the scenes” sneak peek. Pre-reg. is required: 910-798-4362 or cfmprograms@nhcgov.com. Free w/general admission or membership. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

GHOST WALK

6:30 & 8:30pm. Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington.

Nightly tours at 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Admission charge. Water & Market sts. RSVP rqd: 910-7941866. hauntedwilmington.com

BELLAMY MANSION

Guided tours start on the hour, as well as selfguided tours, which start at any time. Mondays is only self-guided tours.* Follow curved oyster-shell paths through our lush Victorian garden shaded by 150-year-old magnolia trees. Climb the stairs to the elegant main entrance surrounded by soaring columns and gleaming windows. Hear the stories of the Bellamy family, as well as those of the free and enslaved black artisans who built the home and crafted intricate details throughout the house.

Know that you are walking through history. Bellamy Mansion Museum, one of NCs most spectacular examples of Antebellum architecture. Adults $12; senior and military discount, $10; students, $6; children under 5, free. Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St.

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)

Imagine you’re one of four porcupines caught in frigid weather. To keep warm, you all have the urge to huddle together and pool your body heat.

But whenever you try to get close, you prick each other with your quills. The only solution to that problem is to move away from each other, even though it means you can’t quell your chill as well. This scenario was used by psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud as a parable for the human dilemma. We want to be intimate with each other, Freud said, but we hurt each other when we try.

The oft-chosen solution is to be partially intimate: not as close as we would like to be, but only as much as we can bear. Now everything I just said, Aries, is a preface for better news: In the coming weeks, neither your own quills nor those of the people you care about will be as sharp or as long as usual.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

“The Simpsons” is the longest-running American TV sitcom and animated series. But it had a rough start. In the fall of 1989, when producers staged a private pre-release screening of the first episode, they realized the animation was mediocre. They worked hard to redo it, replacing 70 percent of the original content. After that slow start, the process got easier and the results got better. When the program completes its thirtieth season in 2019, it will have aired 669 episodes. I don’t know if your own burgeoning project will ultimately have as enduring a presence, Taurus, but I’m pretty sure that, like “The Simpsons,” it will eventually become better than it is in the early going. Stick with it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

The coming weeks might be an interesting time to resurrect a frustrated dream you abandoned in a wasteland; or rescue and restore a moldering treasure you stopped taking care of a while back; or revive a faltering commitment you’ve been ignoring for reasons that aren’t very high-minded. Is there a secret joy you’ve been denying yourself without good cause? Renew your relationship with it. Is there a rough prize you received before you were ready to make smart use of it? Maybe you’re finally ready. Are you brave enough to dismantle a bad habit that hampers your self-mastery? I suspect you are.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

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The Hollywood film industry relies heavily on recycled ideas. In 2014, for example, only one of the ten top-grossing movies —“Interstellar”—was “not” a sequel, remake, reboot, or episode in a franchise. In the coming weeks and months, Cancerian, you’ll generate maximum health and wisdom for yourself by being more like “Interstellar” than like “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” “Transformers: Age of Extinction,” “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” and the six other top-ten rehashes of 2014. Be original!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Long ago, in the land we now call Italy, humans regarded Mars as the divine protector of fields. He was the fertility god who ripened the food crops. Farmers said prayers to him before planting seeds, asking for his blessings. But as the Roman Empire arose, and warriors began to outnumber farmers, the deity who once served as a kind benefactor evolved into a militant champion, even a fierce and belligerent conqueror. In accordance with current astrological omens, Leo, I encourage you to evolve in the opposite direction. Now is an excellent time to transmute aggressiveness and combativeness into fecundity and tenderness.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You sometimes get superstitious when life is going well. You worry about growing overconfident. You’re afraid that if you enjoy yourself too much, you will anger the gods and jinx your good fortune. Is any of that noise clouding your mood these days? I hope not; it shouldn’t be. The truth, as I see it, is that your intuition is extra-strong and your decision-making is especially adroit.

More luck than usual is flowing in your vicinity, and you have an enhanced knack for capitalizing on it. In my estimation, therefore, the coming weeks will be a favorable time to build up your hunger for vivid adventures and bring your fantasies at least one step closer to becoming concrete realities. Whisper the following to yourself as you drop off to sleep each night: “I will allow myself to think bigger and bolder than usual.”

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

The bad news is that 60 percent of Nevada’s Lake Mead has dried up. The good news—at least for historians, tourists, and hikers—is that the Old West town of St. Thomas has re-emerged. It had sunk beneath the water in 1936, when the government built the dam that created the lake. But as the lake has shrunk in recent years, old buildings and roads have reappeared. I foresee a comparable resurfacing in your life, Libra: the return of a lost resource or vanished possibility or departed influence.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

I hope the next seven weeks will be a time of renaissance for your most engaging alliances. The astrological omens suggest it can be. Would you like to take advantage of this cosmic invitation? If so, try the following strategies. 1. Arrange for you and each of your close companions to relive the time when you first met.

Recall and revitalize the dispensation that originally brought you together. 2.

Talk about the influences you’ve had on each other and the ways your relationship has evolved. 3. Fantasize about the inspirations and help you’d like to offer each other in the future. 4. Brainstorm about the benefits your connection has provided and will provide for the rest of the world.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Now is one of the rare times when you should be alert for the potential downsides of blessings that usually sustain you. Even the best things in life could require adjustments. Even your most enlightened attitudes and mature beliefs may have pockets of ignorance. So don’t be a prisoner of your own success or a slave of good habits. Your ability to adjust and make corrections will be key to the most interesting kind of progress you can achieve in the coming weeks.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Capricorn author Simone de Beauvoir was a French feminist and activist. In her book “A Transatlantic Love Affair,”she made a surprising confession: Thanks to the assistance of a new lover, Nelson Algren, she finally had her first orgasm at age 39. Better late than never, right? I suspect that you, too, are currently a good candidate to be transported to a higher octave of pleasure. Even if you’re an old pro at sexual climax, there may be a new level of bliss awaiting you in some other way. Ask for it! Seek it out! Solicit it!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Can you afford to hire someone to do your busy work for a while? If so, do it. If not, see if you can avoid the busy work for a while. In my astrological opinion, you need to deepen and refine your skills at lounging around and doing nothing. The cosmic omens strongly and loudly and energetically suggest that you should be soft and quiet and placid. It’s time for you to recharge your psychospiritual batteries as you dream up new approaches to making love, making money, and making sweet nonsense. Please say a demure “no, thanks” to the strident demands of the status quo, my dear. Trust the stars in your own eyes.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

I believe it’s a favorable time for you to add a new mentor to your entourage. If you don’t have a mentor, go exploring until you find one. In the next five weeks, you might even consider mustering a host of fresh teachers, guides, trainers, coaches, and initiators. My reading of the astrological omens suggests that you’re primed to learn twice as much and twice as fast about every subject that will be important for you during the next two years. Your future educational needs require your full attention.

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SEAHAWK CLUB

11th Annual Golf Tournament Presented by:

Owens Insurance Agency & Financial Services, Inc. 5704 Oleander Dr, Ste 101 Wilmington, NC 28403 910.392.1985

www.stephenowensagency.com

11th Annual Seahawk Club Golf Tournament Monday, May 21, 2018 at River Landing in Wallace, NC Shotgun Starts: 8:30 a.m. & 2 p.m.

Registrations: 7:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

Format: Captain’s Choice Lunch: 12:30 – 2 p.m.

Deadline to enter: May 14, 2018 The Seahawk Club’s primary goal is to raise funds for student-athlete scholarships at UNCW. All athletic scholarships are privately funded.

We rely heavily on the support of alumni, fans and the corporate community to help fund these scholarships. One of the biggest fundraising events we host each year is our annual golf tournament. We invite you to enjoy a fun-filled day of golf with other Seahawk faithful while having the opportunity to interact with UNCW coaches and athletics staff.

Participants will have the opportunity to win par 3 prizes as well as a longest drive competition. Rucker Johns will provide lunch for all contestants.

“The opportunity to represent UNCW and the city of Wilmington is a tremendous honor. It’s a great feeling to know you have the entire Seahawk family supporting you.”

Pat Cover Men’s Golf

Thank you for your continued support of UNCW Athletics and each student-athlete.

11th Annual Seahawk Club Golf Tournament Registration Participation Level £ Corporate Fee: $700 includes team entry fee, exclusive hole signage, lunch and 4 UNCW logo tumblers £ Team Entry Fee: $600 includes team entry fee, lunch, 4 UNCW logo tumblers £ Individual Entry Fee: $150 includes cart and green fees, lunch, UNCW logo tumblers £ Hole Sponsor: $100 signage on tee £ Mulligans: 2 for $20 (maximum two per person)

UPCOMING EVENTS: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 | 6:00 P.M. Baseball vs Campbell FRIDAY, APRIL 27 | 6:00 P.M. Baseball vs Elon SATURDAY, APRIL 28 | NOON Softball vs Delaware (DH)

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SUNDAY, APRIL 29 | NOON Softball vs Delaware SUNDAY, APRIL 29 | 2:00 P.M. Baseball vs Elon

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Include SHC Golf Tournament in the memo line.

Email registration forms to wadet@uncw.edu

Checks and registration forms can be mailed to: UNCW Seahawk Club 601 S. College Road Wilmington, NC 28403-5913

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Get Some Half Price Apps 4 to 6pm & after 10pm Every Day at the Brewery.

Available for your next CD or Demo

KAREN KANE MUSIC PRODUCTIONS 33 year veteran Producer/Engineer

200 album credits

Dreaming Of A Career In The Music Industry?

AUDIO ENGINEERING CLASSES Music Recording, Mixing, Pro Tools, Studio Production

Classes offered in Jan., Apr. and Sept.

(910) 681-0220 or mixmama.com

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Black River Cruise

Sunday, April 29th • 9:00am • $49

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212 S. Water Street

910-338-3134

Complete Schedule: wilmingtonwatertours.net

info@wilmingtonwt.com

BAR ON BOARD WITH ALL ABC PERMITS HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

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If you have not done this cruise it is the perfect time for you to join us.

This is a 4 hour excursion in comfort , and if you have taken this cruise.

Come on board again as the views are always changing. Captain Doug will once again be your eco-history & wildlife instructor. *The black river is characterized by oxbows, artesian springs and mature swamp forests. As tannins from decaying vegetation leach into the water, the river is stained its characteristic dark tea color.

Full Moon Cruise

Saturday, April 28th • 7:00pm • $27 A night under the stars with music by Kim Dicso

Sunset Cruise with Live Music

Thursday & Friday • 90 min. cruise • $27 Boarding @ 6:00pm • Departs 6:30pm

Come aboard to savor an evening on the Cape Fear River with breathtaking sunsets, incredible music by Wilmington’s amazing musicians and a full bar to satisfy even the pickiest of taste. Snacks available by The Veggie Wagon Thurs 4/26 - Susan Savia • Fri 4/27 - Jenny Pearson

Early Flight Excursion

Friday & Saturday, April 27th & April 28th 9:00am • $27 This is a 1 hr 45 min narrated cruise that travels up the NE Cape Fear River. On our last excursion we spotted over 20 Osprey Great cruise & one of our most popuar ones, if you are a nature & bird lover this is the cruise for you.

Great way to start your day!

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Wednesday-Saturday 11am-9pm Sunday 11am- 8pm Closed - Monday and Tuesday Visit our website - www.CaseysBuffet.com 48 encore |april 25 - may 1, 2018 | www.encorepub.com