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VIBRANCY, LIFE, ART: PG. 33 The 72nd NC Azalea Festival gets underway on Wednesday, with the annual garden tour taking place this weekend. Above is one of the gardens featured from the McCabe family; read all about the tour on page 33 and other Azalea Fest happenings from pages 28-35.

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LIVE LOCAL, LIVE SMALL:

Talking racial injustices in the NHC school system with Clyde Edgerton With a dip of his head, Clyde acknowledged he was involved in at least one of two cases addressing racial discrimination. His case was the subject of the recent statement her made to the school board on March 5.

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here was a meeting last night.

I wish you could have been there—there’s one next week— it was great!”

“It was a short statement I gave to the board chair just prior to making the [written] statement—just as a courtesy so she would know what was coming,” he tells.

“When I finished making my statement, a board member asked the board, ‘Was it OK for the board lawyer to respond?’

There was no objection. The board lawyer spent close to 4 minutes responding. The board member used my name. The board lawyer used my name.”

Clyde Edgerton was in my kitchen and just bubbled over with excitement. I handed him a glass of water and steered us into the garden for a chat that has been three years in the making. The words rushed out of him: “Restorative justice—they’re working on that in Wilmington in terms of implicit and explicit racial bias,” he explained. “Restorative justice has a model in which people talk to each other about issues, and the issue of the next two [meetings] will be implicit and explicit racial bias in the school system.”

He paused and looked me full in the face with kind but perceptive eyes. “I couldn’t help but think about a parent who wanted to get up enough nerve to go before the board, in public, to make a statement, possibly to complain about something and how that act sanctioned by the board, initiated by someone, either on the board or in the administration, or the board lawyer himself—how [it] could intimidate someone into not exercising their rights to freedom of speech in this country. It was disturbing to me that I would be responded to in that way. It doesn’t slow me down.”

Edgerton was flushed and effusive.

Though known across the state for his infectious grin and a wry sense of humor— which he uses to tackle topics considered taboo by some and sacred by others (some compare him to Mark Twain), I have never seen him this garrulous.

Actually, every time I have tentatively broached the subject of the New Hanover County School Board these last few years, Clyde’s face has gotten solemn and he’s changed the subject.

In 2016 Edgerton made statewide news (and The Huffington Post) when he was banned from New Hanover County School property, including his son’s elementary school graduation. It might be the first time a 5th-grade graduation celebration was so squarely at the center of a news story. It was so absurd it almost could have come from one of his comic novels.

Speculation and confusion swirled: How could this happen? To Clyde? People get banned from public school property for communicating a threat to a student or employee. The mere idea Clyde would do such a thing was so beyond his character that, to quote Bertie Wooster, “the mind boggled.”

A few weeks earlier Clyde made a public statement at a school board meeting. On a sunny, cool spring day in my garden, he agreed to sit down to discuss the events and his concerns.

COMMUNITY ALLY: Local author Clyde Edgerton has been very vocal about racial injustices that have and continue to take place in the New Hanover County School system. Photo by Stephanie Trott

“I am part of a movement, not really an organization. It’s a movement called the ‘Southern Coalition for Equal Protections Under the Law,’” he starts. “People have been meeting to try to decide what we might do to make things better for children in Wilmington. We came up with six cases from different sources to be investigated impartially by the [school] board.”

Clyde points out, with the election of three new members, the new school board effectively does not have a history. However, the old board is a different story.

“Things happened in the school system that need to be investigated,” he notes of

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the old board. “So we’ve asked the board to investigate six cases we have unanswered questions for, and that parents have unanswered questions for, and at this point the board has decided not to investigate those cases.”

He pauses before enumerating the very specific instances: “Two are about racial discrimination and four are about issues related to, in one way or another, sexual abuse ... in the school system. The FBI is investigating one. The question for us is not that the board investigate what the FBI is investigating, but the board investigate how the FBI had to be called in.”

It’s no surprise, either, as Clyde does not lack courage or savvy. Yet, to imagine someone walking into a room without Clyde’s list of strengths (male, white, educator, member of the NC Literary Hall of Fame and arguably one of Wilmington’s most famous writers and residents) well, it would be a lot harder. It might even be impossible.

The events Clyde is enmeshed in dates back to 2015 during the kindergarten registration period that lasted over 11 days in early March. Forty slots were open for the coveted Spanish immersion program at Forest Hills Elementary School.

“On the 28th of February, before enrolment was to open, the 40 available slots were filled without one African-American in a neighborhood school that was 46 percent black,” he details. “You asked how that happened? It happened through the recruitment of white parents and children, and the blocking of black parents and children.”

Clyde summarized some of the well reported comments from the school principal

at the time, regarding perceptions of safety and gang violence. The principal filled the program with a “first come, first served” policy. Clyde inquired about the policy being available for him to see in writing. “No” was the answer. “I found out later there was supposed to be a lottery for that program,” he says. “There was no lottery.”

And so he asked the administration and the then school board to address the matter. It concluded with the superintendant’s report to the school board.

“I read his report and appealed it to the board,” Clyde recalls. “The board would not hear me plead racial discrimination because of two reasons: Number one, a report had been written, and two, I had not been aggrieved.”

He shook his head.

“For any white American to say they have not been aggrieved when racial discrimination takes place in their community is not right,” he impresses.

To anyone who has read any of Clyde’s books (“Raney,” “Walking Across Egypt,” “Lunch at the Piccadilly”), such an observation would not be surprising. Clyde writes about and states clearly during our interview the importance of relationships—daily relationships—being at the core of humanity.

“If you have people living together in a community that are kept apart so they can’t have relationships, then they can’t learn about each other,” he states. “They can’t be influenced by each other. They can’t know anything about real community, so students are harmed through racial segregation. Parents are harmed through racial segregation. By ‘harmed’ I mean missing the opportunity to live the way Jesus meant for people to live.”

We went through the details of the events following the school board’s response and banning Clyde from school property. It led to our conversation about the recent “simulated slavery game” being used at Codington Elementary School.

The Monopoly-like role-playing game used shackles, plantations, and simulated slaves chasing freedom.

“As long as any outside, minority, nonwhite person is made to feel invisible in our culture, there will be mistakes made by white people that demand education by us and through us all as citizens in democracy,” Clyde notes. “I thought the board chair apologizing was a gracious move on her part and the part of the board. Because I do not remember hearing an apology that has anything to do with racial issues in the school system before.”

As we segued into the issue of neighbor-

hood schools, Clyde noted Forest Hills in 2015 was an integrated elementary school, with equal parts white and black students, and 12 percent Hispanic students. “The fact that neighborhood schools being integrated did not prevent a coveted enrollment program to be absent of any African Americans when it was filled before enrollment started ... it was a very clear case of modern-day Jim Crow,” he compares. “It was a very clear case of racial discrimination. It was covered up. It is still covered up— and the board, up until now, is not willing to investigate, even though they know the facts. ” The question remains whether New Hanover County really has a fully integrated school system that serves the needs of all students. It is a refrain that has been sung for so long, I can’t help but wonder if it is only a whisper blowing in the wind. For all my despair, Clyde remains hopeful—especially about the restorative justice meetings.

“They understand and believe in equality, they believe in the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment: that if you’re an American citizen, regardless of your color or belief, you have the same rights as anybody else,” he tells. “So they’re willing to fight for that and stand up for that.”

large group portion open to the public at 6:30 p.m. on April 4, in the library at Williston Middle School. “Next week we will start talking about solutions,” Cook notes.

“I hope we will be able to continue to working solutions forward. It is up to the community to figure out how they want to move forward, and we are providing a facilitated process to identify those strategies.”

Clyde agrees and is very excited about the work the restorative justice meetings are doing. He’s hoping for a domino effect to begin the change. “What’s next if people come to meetings? People come to board meetings and [say] what they think is right and wrong about how we are educating our children. [Then they’re] willing to say what they would like to see happen—to the people they elected to represent them. I think there’s a period, probably with any school board, in which the school board gets its sea legs and determines who they’re representing.”

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chin. It left a small laceration that didn’t require medical treatment.” Man B was arrested at the scene, police reported. [Reuters, 3/14/2019]

THE LITIGIOUS SOCIETY

PEOPLE DIFFERENT THAN US

Researchers at St. Mary’s Hospital in London had been stumped how 10 British men had contracted a rare virus called human T-cell leukemia virus type 1. The men weren’t intravenous drug users and hadn’t had transfusions; none of them displayed any symptoms, but doctors had identified the virus through bloodwork. Dr. Divya Dhasmana, co-author of a study published March 13 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was eventually tipped off to the source of the infections when she saw scars on one of the men’s back: The men participate in blood-shedding religious rituals, such as cutting or whipping themselves. The rituals the men reported include striking the forehead with a knife, then passing the knife to other men; or striking the back with a chain of blades. Dr. Dhasmana told the Associated Press that one infected

man told her the blades were soaked in a bucket of antiseptic solution between uses, but that didn’t prevent the virus’ spread. “Our message is not ‘Don’t do it,’” said Dr. Dhasmana. “Our message is, ‘If you do it, don’t share equipment.’” [Associated Press, 3/13/2019]

LUCKY!

A 43-year-old man in Nimbin, Australia, has the proliferation of modern technology to thank for his life. Reuters reported that on March 13, the unnamed man arrived home only to find a 39-year-old man “who was known to him,” waiting outside with a bow and arrow. As Man A raised his mobile phone to take a picture of Man B, Man B “engaged the bow and was ready to fire,” according to a police report. Man B “fired the arrow at the resident, which pierced through the man’s mobile phone, causing the phone to hit (Man A) in the

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Joanne Cullen, 64, of North Bellmore, Long Island, wants to make administrators of St. Charles Resurrection Cemetery in Farmingdale pay for the horror she experienced in December 2016 as she visited her parents’ graves. On that day, Cullen was reaching down to straighten a bow on a wreath when the ground opened up beneath her and a sinkhole “caused her to fall forward and smash her head on the tombstone,” cracking a tooth, her attorney, Joseph Perrini, told the New York Post.

As Cullen sank, she grabbed the sides of the tombstone and yelled for help, but no one heard her. Cullen filed suit in March in Queens Supreme Court, asking for $5 million to overcome the nightmares and headaches she experiences, along with the fear of walking in open fields. “I will never go back there again,” Cullen said.

“Getting sucked into your parents’ grave ... it’s terrifying and traumatizing,” Perrini added. [New York Post, 3/16/2019]

CRIMINAL INGENUITY

Outside the North Fork Correctional Unit in Sayre, Oklahoma, Kerri Jo Hickman was arrested on March 10 for delivering contraband to prison inmates, reported the Associated Press. Hickman’s clever delivery method was a T-shirt gun, used by sports team mascots to shoot promotional shirts at fans. Hickman, however, launched methamphetamines, cellphones, ear buds, phone chargers, digital scales, marijuana and tobacco to some lucky con on the other side, but police discovered the gun and another package in her car, and she was booked on charges of introducing contraband into a penal institution, conspiracy and drug trafficking in Beckham County. [Associated Press, 3/15/2019]

ter Akins asked Point Du Jour if he could work late that evening, according to police.

When he refused, the two began arguing, and witnesses reported that as Point Du Jour got very close to Akins, she peppersprayed him. Point Du Jour ran out of the building with Akins in hot pursuit, wielding a long kitchen knife. Police said Akins did not stab Du Jour but did scratch his car with the knife. [FOX 35, 3/19/2019]

BRIGHT IDEA

Topeka, Kansas, police took the joy out of “joyride” on March 16 for Nicholas Hodgden, 40, who climbed into a forklift outside a Dillons grocery store that evening and set off down the road. The forklift, valued at $1,500, had been left outside the store with the keys in the ignition, The Topeka Capitol-Journal reported. A spokesperson for the police department said bystanders saw what happened and called police, who apprehended Hodgden as he drove along, holding an open can of beer.

He also had a six-pack in the back. Hodgden was booked into the Shawnee County Jail on one count of felony theft and misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence and transporting an open alcoholic beverage container. [Topeka Capitol-Journal, 3/18/2019]

GOVERNMENT IN ACTION

Ah, the winds of politics blow fickly.

Mayor Jasiel F. Correia II, 27, watched his fortunes both fall and rise, all on one ballot, when residents of Fall River, Massachusetts, voted to recall him. Correia was charged last year with 13 counts of wire fraud and filing false tax returns, which he has denied, and on March 12, 7,829 citizens voted to kick him out of office, The New York Times reported. But of the five people vying for the mayor’s job on the same ballot, Correia won a plurality -- about 35 percent of the vote. Looks like he can unpack his banker’s boxes and hang his pictures back up -- at least until September, when a mayoral primary OH, THE DRAMA will give other candidates another chance.

Dog walker Michele Bilsland has be[The New York Times, 3/13/2019] come accustomed to strangers’ alarm when her charge, Begbie, throws himself I’VE HAD IT UP TO HERE! to the ground as they start out on their It seems Cynthia Grund, 58, is not one to constitutional. Begbie, who lives with back down from a challenge. Particularly Roz Niblock and Matt Kennedy in Muth- after her 37-year-old son had been drinkill, Perthshire, Scotland, stages his protest ing all day at her home in Salem Township, when Bilsland leads him on what he knows Minnesota. So when he lay down on the is the shorter route around the block, rath- driveway and asked, “Why don’t you just er than his usual hour-long jaunt through run me over?” she was happy to oblige, fields. On March 15, two workmen stopped reported KIMT TV. “He didn’t believe I to see if Bilsland needed help: “I told them would. He has been drinking all day. We he was fine and just having a tantrum and gave him a chance,” Grund told depusulking,” she told Metro News. Begbie, a ties who responded to her husband’s 911 4-year-old Old English bulldog, continued call on March 18. Grund said she had arhis charade for at least a minute before ranged for her son to stay with a friend and getting up and getting on with his walk. was prepared to give him a ride when he “Begbie just has a very strong personality,” stretched out on the ground. He suffered Bilsland noted. [Metro News, 3/19/2019] significant injuries to his head and pelvis, and Grund is accused of second-degree FLORIDA. assault and may face an attempted murArby’s manager Le’Terria Akins, 21, was der charge. Neighbor Samuel Haefner arrested in Royal Palm Beach, Florida, for was shocked by the incident: “They were aggravated assault, battery and criminal always friendly ... I would never describe mischief on March 16 after an altercation them as off or malicious in any sort of with Ernst Point Du Jour, an employee. way.” [KIMT, 3/19/2019] FOX 35 reported that trouble started af-

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ANNUAL ALTERNATIVE:

Delia Stanley joins dozens of musicians for fourth annual Alt-Zalea Festival BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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ince its founding in 2015, Alt-Zalea Fest has endeared itself to locals who crave quality live music, local craftsmanship and low crowds as opposed to the 100,000 people that descend on Water, Front and Market streets every April for the NC Azalea Festival. Alt-Zalea showcases ILM’s diverse music community in the Brooklyn Arts District along 4th Street. It will be Delia Stanley’s third year performing.

“What I love about Alt-Zalea Fest is the focus on original, independent music,” she says. “People really let their creativity and individuality shine.”

Saturday’s all-day music fest takes place from noon to 7 p.m., featuring backto-back live music at Foxes Boxes, Edward Teach Brewing, Goat & Compass, Bottega, Brooklyn Cafe and Detour Deli.

New this year is the Lighted Bike Parade taking place at 7:30 p.m. The entire event continues to thrive because it’s all about supporting local creatives and business owners alike.

“Shop local, eat local, read your local papers and magazines,” she lists. “Go see your friends play, check out local artists in galleries and bars, grab tickets for local theater productions, support the arts and encourage creativity! Local business and independent arts create space for diversity and unique and underrepresented voices.”

Stanley will play at Foxes Boxes at 2 p.m. and have experimental art-based merch and original work for sale. Among it are stickers of a funky-looking heart with wild frenzied eyes and teeth on the cover of her last album “Brokedown” (April 2018).

The singer-songwriter, who plays guitar and ukulele, invited husband Michael Arrigo (harmonica), JJ Street (drums), Adam Carswell (lead guitar) and John Hussmann (bass) to join her at Hourglass Studio to record the indie-, folk- and blues-inspired EP. “Those guys just have it all: cultivated skill sets, fantastic personalities and welltrained ears,” she notes. “All are excellent musicians. They were able to lay down their tracks in the studio in only a day or two—but they are also plain out fun.”

A celebration of choral music of many styles and genres

Stanley has a new song, “Pretty Little Head,” to play during Alt-Zalea. The artist spoke more about it with encore. encore (e): Why name the album for “Brokedown”? Tell us more about the song and why it was the best track to represent the collection.

Delia Stanley (DS): “Brokedown” was written, as many songs are: in my car when I was feeling low. Lyrics and melody came first, and I put it to the guitar later.

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I’ve struggled with depression for most of my life, and the “Brokedown” EP is a representation of that struggle. While I absolutely believe in cultivating a healthy mental attitude, and self-love is very important to me, I think there’s a kind of toxic positivity culture out there that doesn’t allow for a full range of the human experience. “Brokedown” is essentially a blues album, and the blues makes space to acknowledge the harder parts of life. Creating art and music is about being honest and vulnerable. I hope with “Brokedown,” people can relate to these raw emotions and know they are

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not alone when they are suffering.

comes, scavenging old journals for inspirae: Tell us about working at Hourglass tions ... I dig it all.

Studios and the production process.

I absolutely have a few new tunes to share, as my Alt-Zalea set list will be mostDS: I really can’t say enough about how incredible Hourglass is. Their motto is “Re- ly, if not all, original songs. I’ve got a tune lax. Record.” and it fits the studio perfectly. called “Happy Song” that’s a bit of an inTrent is a super chill person, and his calm side joke with Michael, as he always tells professionalism made all the difference to me my lyrics are so sad. “Happy Song” is me since it was my first time recording in a about writing painful things because that’s real studio setting. What I love about Trent what I’ve known for so long, but also about is he works with you every step of the way healing. you are with him, listening to the takes, making decisions together. He sends you the tracks during each stage of the process and encourages you to take your time and listen, to make informed choices about the direction of the songs.

Trent also has some fun ideas of his own: that vintage sound on the vocals in the beginning of “Brokedown” and the echo on [the word] “whiskey” in “Delia & The Devil”—those were Trent’s ideas that I never would have thought of but I absolutely loved. At the same time, it was important to us both that the EP didn’t sound over-produced, and that’s not Trent’s style.

Hourglass puts out authentic, original, beautiful music that lets the natural talent of Wilmington’s musicians shine. e: Who is the “devil” in “Delia & The Devil”?

DS: “Delia & The Devil” is a bit of an anomaly; the lyrics and melody were written in their entirety during a long car ride back from a music conference. I must have been inspired by everything I experienced that weekend, because, as soon as I got into the car, I had to turn my phone’s voice recorder on and get it down. Sometimes that happens; a song just appears, fully formed like Athena from the head of Zeus, ready to go. It felt more like a discovery than an invention. Of course, the idea of bargaining with the devil is a huge theme in blues, so I knew it would be a great addition to the EP. Adam’s guitar playing really took that tune to the next level.

I’ve also got an actual happy song called “There for You,” which is about supportive relationships. I had another song hit me the way “Delia & The Devil” did about a week ago—just appeared pretty much fully written—and if I can get the guitar parts together in time, I’ll play that, too! Its working title is “The Killing Chill” and it’s a bit of a ghostly murder ballad. e: Any plans to record another EP or LP with Hourglass?

DS: I actually have a whole ukulele EP waiting on Hourglass’s computers to finish!

During the same time I recorded “Brokedown,” I recorded five original ukulele tunes that have not been completed yet.

The tentative title is “Treble Maker,” but those plans were put on hold when I had my wonderful son, Xavier.

I definitely have other music plans—so many that I really need to organize my thoughts and prioritize which songs I’d like to record with Hourglass going forward. I can’t even imagine going to another studio. I’d love to record “Pretty Little Head” as a single—I’ve been playing that around town with John on the guitar, and he just elevates the whole song in a gorgeous way.

I also have a collection of songs that feels like a “Brokedown” follow up.

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Lighted Bike Parade at 7:30 p.m. e: Aside from “Pretty Little Head,” will Brooklyn Arts District we hear other new songs at Alt-Zalea?

North Fourth Street DS: “Pretty Little Head” actually started Free out as a poem I converted to a song after facebook.com/altzaleafest rediscovering it in a notebook. I guess I really don’t stick with one method of songwriting—messing around with chord progressions, recording ideas on the go, being lucky enough to catch the muse when she

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A PREVIEW OF EVENTS ACROSS TOWN THIS WEEK

THE SOUNDBOARD

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—Edward Teach Brewing, 604 N. 4th St.

Tyler Farr with Josh Phillips (7pm; $40)

—Cape Fear Community College, 701 N Front St.

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Matt Rogers (7pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

Margaritas on the Rocks $4.50 Bloddy Mary $4 THURSDAY THURSDAY $ $ Appletinis 4, RJ’s Domestic PainkillerPints 5 $1.50 Truly Lime Spiked and $ 50 White Russians $5 2 Red Stripe Bottles Sparkling Water $3 $ 50 2 Fat Tire Bottles 5564 Carolina Beach Road 22oz. Bells Two Hearted IPA Draft $5 FRIDAY(910)-452-1212 Visit our website Keoke Coffee $4.95 Cosmos $4,www.RuckerJohns.com 007 $350 1/2 Off All Premium $ specials, music and for daily 3 Guinness Cansupcoming Red Wine Glasses events

—Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St., Unit 7

Navy Band Northeast (7pm; Free; Brass Quintet) —Scottish Rite Temple, 1415 S. 17th St.

Trivia Night (7:30pm; Free)

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

Revolutionary Poets Presents Remembering Sam Sharpe (7:30pm; $5; Open Mic)

Island Sunsets $5 SATURDAY Baybreeze/Seabreeze $4 22oz. Blue Moon Draft $3 Select Domestic Bottles $2 SUNDAY Bloody Marys $4, Domestic Pints $150 Hurricanes $5

—Jamaica House, 2206 Carolina Beach Rd.

Trivia from Hell’s (7:30pm; Free)

—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.

Open Mic Comedy (8pm; $0-$3)

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

Trivia w/ Party Gras Ent. (8pm; Free)

—Fox & Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.

5564 Carolina BEACH Beach Road, 227 CAROLINA AVE N. (910) (910) 707-0533 • 452-1212 seawitchtikibar.com

Throwback Thursday Karaoke w/ DJ Camo (8pm; Free) —Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.

THIS WEEK AT THE WITCH THUR 4/4 WED 4/3 JACK NEWMAN DUO ACCESS 29 FRI 4/5 JIM QUICK & COASTINE SUN

4/7

James Armstrong (8pm; Free; Blues) —The Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.

Musica Es Vida (8pm; Free)

—The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.

Trivia Night (8:30pm; Free)

SAT 4/6 JUST YESTERDAY

SAM JAM

—The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St.

South Starr at The Whiskey (9pm; Free) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St. CATCH ‘EM NOW: A rare performance by The Paper Stars at Palate on April 6, 7:30pm. Courtesy photo.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3

THURSDAY, APRIL 4

—Edward Teach Brewing, 604 N. 4th St.

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

Karaoke (7pm; Free) Your neighborhood drafthouse with a menu full of lowcountry favorites.

Join us for a hot meal and a cold pint.

40 BEERS ON TAP #TAPTUESDAY...THE BEST DAY OF THE WEEK: $3 SELECT PINTS & TEAM TRIVIA Outdoor Concert Series THURSDAY, MARCH 28 JASON JACKSON FRIDAY, MARCH 29 TAN SANDERS SATURDAY, MARCH 30 BOBA FUNK 7324 Market Street • 910-821-8185 www.ogdentaproom.com OPEN 7 DAYS AWEEK

Fire & Drums (3pm; Free)

Bike Night (7pm; Free)

Open Mic Night (6pm; Free)

Music Bingo (7:30pm; Free)

Weekly Wine Down Open Mic (6pm; Free)

Latin Night (8pm; Free; Reggae, Spanish)

Live Music w/ Sai Collins (6pm; Free)

Wine Down & Karaoke (8pm; Free)

Hank Barbee (6pm; Free, Roots)

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

JAZZ at The CAM: Brian Miller (6:30pm; $10-$20)

—Mac’s Speed Shop, 4126 Oleander Dr. —The Harp, 143 S. 3rd St.

—Gigi’s Coffeehouse, 413 S. College Rd. Unit 12 —Ibiza Nightclub, 118 Market St.

—Fox & Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.

—Morning Glory Coffeehouse, 1415 Dawson St. —Wilmington Wine, 605 Castle St.

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr. —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St. —Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.;

Randy McQuay (7pm; Free; Acoustic, Soul)

FRIDAY, APRIL 5

After Garden Get Down (2pm; Free) —Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.;

Bret Bollinger (of Pepper) & The Bad Habits (5pm; $18) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.

Wilmington Grill Music and Beer Garden at the St. Fair (6:30pm; Free) —Salt Harbor Designs, 15 S. 2nd St.

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

—Beau Rivage Golf & Resort, 649 Rivage Promenade

Jazz & Java (7pm; Free)

—Morning Glory Coffeehouse, 1415 Dawson St.

Hank Williams Jr. with Frank Foster (7pm; $55)

—Cape Fear Community College, 701 N. Front St.

The ‘Old Skool’ Funk Extravaganza Dance Party (7pm; $10)

HOW TO SUBMIT A LISTING: All Soundboard listings must be entered onto our online calendar, powered by SpinGo, each Wednesday, by 5 p.m., for consideration in the following week’s entertainment calendar. All online listings generate the print listings, as well as encore’s new app, encore Go. Venues are responsible for notifying encore of any changes, removals or additions to their weekly schedules.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 9

—The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.

—Cloud 9 Rooftop, 9 Estell Lee Pl.

Hari Kondabolu (7pm, 9:30pm; $16; Comedy)

Dirty White Rags (7pm; Free; Jazz, Soul)

Music on the Patio (7pm; Free)

Hari Kondabolu (7pm, 9:30pm; $16; Comedy)

Into the Fog (7pm; Free; Bluegrass, Folk)

Ukuleles Unite Concert (7pm; Free)

Modern Vintage Live (7:30pm; Free)

Music on the Patio (7pm; Free)

Brass Quintet (7:30pm; Free)

The Paper Stars (7:30pm; Free; Rok n’ Roll)

North Fourth Funky Fridays (8pm; Free)

Tony Barnes (8pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

Jazz Night with James Jarvis (8pm; Free)

Rusty’s Rompers (8pm; $10-$15; Burlesque)

Dirt Road Deacons (8pm; Free)

L Shape Lot Duo (8pm; Free)

Striking Cooper Trio (8pm; Free; Americana)

Modern Vintage Live (9pm; Free)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10

New Atmosphere (8pm; $5)

Into the Fog (10pm; Free; Folk, Bluegrass)

—Edward Teach Brewing, 604 N 4th St.

Bombers Comedy Open Mic (8:30pm; Free)

Flannel Rebellion (10pm; Free; ‘90s Grunge)

Justin Fox (9pm; Free)

Gray Matterz 3rd Annual Bash (All Day; $7)

Demon Eye, Children Of The Reptile, Knights of the Forge (9pm; $7; Rock)

SUNDAY, APRIL 7

Live Music (9pm; Free)

—The Felix Cafe, 5226 S. College Rd., Unit 11

Lemetrius (9pm; Free; Soulful R&B)

—Salt Harbor Designs, 15 S. 2nd St.

Voodoo Visionary (10pm; 8)

—Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.

Brandon Day (10pm; Free)

—Thalian Hall, 301 Chestnut St.

—Dead Crow Comedy, 265 N. Front St. —Hotel Ballast, 301 N. Water St. —The Sour Barn, 7211 Market St.

—Cody’s III, 6845 Carolina Beach Rd. —St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 N. 16th St. —Palate, 1007 N. 4th St;.

—Bottega, 723 N. Fourth St.

—Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St., Unit 7 —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

—The Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St. —Bombers Beverage Company, 108 Grace St. —Banks Channel, 530 Causeway Dr.

—Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St. —The Harp, 143 S. 3rd St. —Tails Piano Bar, 115 S. Front St. —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St. —The Palm Room, 11 E. Salisbury St.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6

—Ogden Tap room, 7324 Market St.

—Dead Crow Comedy, 265 North Front St.

—Winter Park Presbyterian, 4501 Wrightsville Ave. —Hotel Ballast, 301 N. Water St. —Palate, 1007 N 4th St.

—Pour Taproom, 201 N Front St Suite G101; —The Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

—Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St., Unit 7 —The Harp, 143 S. 3rd St.

—The Palm Room, 11 E. Salisbury St. —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

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

Bill Kerr (11:30am; Free; Jazz Guitar)

Wilmington Grill Music & Beer Garden (12pm; Free)

St. Clones (3pm; Free; Rock n’ Roll)

—The Dubliner Irish Pub, 1756 Carolina Beach Rd.

Soul-R Fusion (2pm; Free)

Winston Ramble (4pm; Free; Folk-Rock)

Into the Fog (3pm; Free)

Striking Cooper Trio (4pm; Free)

Tumbleweed at Alt-Zalea with Lauds and Seeking Madras (3pm; Free)

Into The Fog (4pm; Free; Bluegrass, Folk)

Mike Blair and the Stonewalls (5:30pm; Free)

—Satellite Bar and Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

—Detour Deli & Cafe, 510 Red Cross St. —NC Azalea Festival, 15 S. 2nd St.

Samuel Hatch (6pm; Free; Acoustic) —Pilot House, 2 Ann St.

Rehab Live (6pm; $18)

—Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.;

Peelander-Z at Gray Matterz Fest (7pm; $10)

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

Ice Cube (7pm; $50; Rap, Hip Hop)

—Cape Fear Community College, 701 N Front St.

—Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd.

2101 MarkeT sT uniT 7 (910) 599-4999

Drum & Dance Downtown and The Drum Circle (7:30pm; Free) —The Calico Room, 115 N 2nd St.

Lucky Joe’s Open Mic Night (7:30pm; Free)

Monday Mules $5

—Broomtail Craft Brewery, 6404 Amsterdam Way

Night of Trivia (8pm; Free)

—Banks Channel Pub and Grille, 530 Causeway Dr.

Tuesday 1/2-price wine bottles

Cape Fear Blues Jam (8pm; Free)

serving over 20 craFT beers • all abc perMiTs

—Rusty Nail Saloon, 1310 S. 5th St.

Music Bingo (8pm; Free)

L Shape Duo Apr. 6, 7-10pm

Benny Hill’s Sunday Jazz The Jared Jam, Show, 7-10pm Apr. 10 & 24, 7-10pm

—The Brewer’s Kettle, 4718 Oleander Dr.

Karaoke (7pm; Free)

Music Bingo (7:30pm; Free) —The Harp, 143 S. 3rd St.

Latin Night (8pm; Free; Reggae, Spanish)

—Gigi’s Coffeehouse, 413 S. College Rd., Unit 12

Wine Down & Karaoke (8pm; Free) —Ibiza Nightclub, 118 Market St.

The Jared Show (8pm; Free; Alt Hip-Hop, Acoustic) —Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St., Unit 7

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

$3.75 Hay Bale Ale

$3.75 Red Oak Draft $4 Wells 65 Wings, 4-7pm

FEATURE YOUR LIVE MUSIC, FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS

Call 791-0688

—Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry St.

$3.50 Pint of the Day $4 Fire Ball

$3.75 Sweetwaters $4.50 Absolute Lemonade

$5 Mimosas $5 Car Bombs

$3.75 Sweet Josie $4 Margaritas

$5 Bloody Mary’s & Mimosas *Drink Specials run all day

THURSDAY

Bluegrass Jam! (6pm; Free) Live Jazz (6pm; Free)

—Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St., Unit 7

Reggae Sundays (7pm; Free)

—Jamaica House, 2206 Carolina Beach Rd.

Aloes, Kurma, Overniht (9pm; $5)

—The Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

MONDAY, APRIL 8 Music Bingo (7pm; Free)

To Forget, Gillian Carter, Catholics (7pm; $5; Rock, Punk)

—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.

Josh Lewis (7pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

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

Trivia from Hell’s (7:30pm; Free)

Thelma and the Sleaze / Pink Mexico w/ The Girls / Subtle Fuzz (Punk/Blues) (8pm; $7)

1423 S. 3rd St. DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON (910) 763-1607

$3.00 PBR 16oz cans $3.00 Coors Light $6 Redbull and Vodka

—Salty Turtle Beer Company, 103 Triton Ln.

—The Sour Barn, 7211 Market St.

—Gravity Records, 612 Castle St.

—Coach’s, 29 Van Campen Blvd.

—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

Robert Ellis w/ Ian O’Neil (7pm; $15) —Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.

‘90s night! (7pm; Free)

Damn Yankees (3pm; $25-$30)

Cape Fear Chorale presents Sparkling Choral Gems (4pm; Free)

—Brooklyn Cafe, 706 N. 4th St.

—Hoplite Pub, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.

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

Wilmington Grill Music & Beer Garden (12pm; Free) —St. Fair Music Stage and Beer Garden, 15 2nd St.

Mon.-Thurs.: 4pM-12:30 aM Fri.-saT.: 4pM - 1:30aM sun: 4pM-11pM

Karaoke w/ Party Gras (7pm; Free)

100 S. FRONT ST. 910-251-1832

LIVE MUSIC in the courtyard on Friday & Saturday MONDAY

$2.75 Domestic $3.50 Select Drafts $4 Fireballs!

TUESDAY

$3.50 Local Draft Brew

(Foothills Hoppyum IPA, Red Oak)

$5 Jameson

WEDNESDAY

$3 Lagunitas $6 Knob Creek 1/2 price bottles of wine

FRIDAY

$3.00 Michelob Ultra $5.00 Lunazul Tequila All Floors open SATURDAY

$3 Miller Lite $3.50 Modelo $4 Smirnoff Lemon Drop shots $5 Raspberry Smirnoff w/mixer All Floors open SUNDAY

$3 Corona & Corona Light $4 Mimosa $4 Bloody Mary $5 Margarita

Tuesday __________________________________________

KARAOKE

w/DJ Damo, 9PM

2 KILLIANS • 4 MAGNERS

$ 50

$ 00

Thursday ________________________________________

TRIVIA

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

Friday & Saturday __________________________

LIVE MUSIC 2 BUD & BUD LIGHTS

$ 00

Sunday ___________________________________________

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

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TYLER FARR

with Josh Phillips

HANK WILLIAMS, JR.

ICE CUBE

friday, april 5

saturday, april 6

with Frank Foster

thursday, april 4 main stage | 7:00 pm | $40

main stage | 7:00 pm | $55

main stage | 7:00 pm | $50

tickets at ncazaleafestival.org | box office 910-794-4650

Street Fair Music & BeerGarden

three nights of free music presented by

friday, saturday, & sunday april 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7, 2019 corner of market and 2nd streets

see all events at ncazaleafestival.org PO BOX 3275 | WILMINGTON, NC 28406 | PHONE: 910-794-4650 | FAX: 910-794-4651

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CONCERTS OUTSIDE OF SOUTHEASTERN NC

SHOWSTOPPERS

Live Music every week

MASTERS OF SOUL FOLK: Catch Gary Clark Jr. at The Fillmore in Charlotte on April 3. Photo by Tom Dorgan, taken at Red Hat Amphitheater.

NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE N. DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 4/4: Aaron Lee Tasjan and Bonnie Bishop 4/5: Bakalao Stars and Mofungo 4/6: Dee White 4/9: Saintseneca 4/10: GIBBZ 4/11: Robert Earl Keen and Darrin Bradbury 4/12: Tab Benoit and Eric McFadden THE FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 4/3: Gary Clark, Jr. 4/5: Adventure Club 4/10: Dying to Live, Calboy, Sniper Gang,22Gz 4/12: Dark Star Orchestra THE FILLMORE UNDERGROUND 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 4/3: Red Sun Rising 4/5: Angry Chair and Jeremy’s Ten 4/6: Polyphia 4/11: Kid Trunks x Craig Xen 4/12: Children of Bodom LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111 4/4: Vegabonds and Stop Light Observations 4/5: Barcode Silent Headphone Party 4/6: Abbey Road 4/7: Tab Benoit and Eric McFadden 4/10: Robert Earl Keen and Darrin Bradbury 4/11: Bad Suns and Carlie Hanson DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 123 VIVIAN ST. DURHAM, NC (919) 688-3722 4/5: Nashville Songwriters 4/12: Chris D’Eli

MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE, DURHAM, NC (919) 901-0875 4/6: Rhett Miller and Joshua Ray Walker 4/7: Dee White and Thomas Staryhorn 4/12: Strand of Oaks and Tyler Ramsey 4/17: The Secret Sisters and Brian Dunne

Every other Wed., 4/10, 4/24, 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. plus Bill’s Front Porch Food Truck

CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN ST., CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 4/3: Aaron Lee Tasjan and Rorey Carroll (back) 4/4: Lala Lala, Christian Lee Hutson 4/4: Juice, Reliably Bad, Dylan Dunlap (back) 4/5: Travers Brothership & JULIA and more (back) 4/5: Ellis Dyson & the Shambles 4/6: Town Mountain (back) 4/8: Rival Sons and The Sheepdogs 4/9: Lula Wiles and MKR (back) 4/9: of Montreal and Yip Deceiver 4/10: Charlie Hunter & Lucy Woodward (back) 4/11: Rlock of Dimes and Nick Sanborn (back) 4/11: Rubblebucket and Mikaela Davis 4/12: Eno Mountain Boys and more (back) THE REEVES THEATER & CAFE 129 W. MAIN ST., ELKIN, NC (336) 258-8240 4/5: Matt Mullins and the Bringdowns 4/6: The Martha Bassett Show and Heather Maloney 4/11: The Wood Brothers 4/12: Reeves House Band plays The Beatles 4/13: Red Molly THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 4/5: Los Straitjackets and Dawn Landes 4/10: Rival Sons and The Sheepdogs 4/11: Dark Star Orchestra 4/12-13: The Wood Brothers and Steve Poltz 4/15: Robert Earl Keen and Pierce Edens 4/17: SOJA, Passafire and Iya Terra 4/18: The Tallest Man On Earth

Matt Rogers, 4/4, 8 p.m. - 11 p.m L Shape Duo, 4/6, 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Dirt Road Deacons, 4/5, 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Serving Over 20 Craft BeerS all aBC PerMitS Mon.-Thurs.: 4pM-12:30 aM Fri.-saT.: 4pM - 1:30aM sun: 4pM-11pM 2101 Market St., Unit 7 (910) 599-4999

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“...are you ready for some SPRINGTIME blues?”

25th

INTERNATIONAL BLUES RECORDING ARTIST

INCREDIBLE SINGER-SONGWRITER

KANSAS CITY’S GRAMMY NOMINATED

25th

Tickets available at Island Tackle & Hardware, Silver Dollar, Olde Salty’s, CB Bank of America, Southern Sign Company and Pleasure Island Chamber Offices

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Gates Open at 11:00 am

HANGING AROUND THE PORT CITY

GALLERYGUIDE

ARTEXPOSURE!

CHARLES JONES AFRICAN ART

mark your calendar and join us! We will host a food truck, a tent for artists, raffles and more!

Mary Ann Rozear will have her opening reception, “The Shapes of Memories, from North Carolina to Maine,” from 5-7 p.m. on the same day.

If you haven’t been to ArtExposure, please, take a drive to see us. You won’t regret it!

African art: Museum quality African Art from West and Central Africa. Traditional African art for the discerning collector.

Current 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.

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 ArtExposure is celebrating its 10th anniver- weekends by appointment sary on May 11th from 11am-7pm. Please, www.cjafricanart.com 22527 Highway 17N Hampstead, NC (910) 803-0302 (910) 330-4077 Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com

ART IN BLOOM GALLERY

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

Art in Bloom Gallery is in a renovated 19thcentury horse stable and presents an eclectic mix of original art by established and emerging artists. View “Connections: New Art by Brooks Koff, Michael Van Hout, and Virginia WrightFrierson.” The artists have worked together on many projects including the Bottle Chapel at Airlie Gardens. The artwork ranges from beautifully rendered oil paintings, to stainedglass mosaics, to incredibly detailed tie-wire sculpture of cats and fish. The exhibit runs from March 29th through May 5th with a reception on Friday, April 12th, 6-9 pm to meet the artists. Enjoy refreshments and live music by Dargan Frierson, guitarist. Art in Bloom Gallery is open until 9 pm on Fourth Friday Gallery Nights including April 26th.

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 Art Exhibits include: “The Joy of Plein Air: Pastels by Laurie Greenbaum Beitch” at PinPoint Restaurant, 114 Market Street. The art exhibit continues through May 20, 2019.

“Brayers, Brushes, and Color Pencils by David Norris” at Platypus & Gnome Restaurant, 9 South Front Street. The art exhibit continues through June 3, 2019.

NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY

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

Now exhibiting “The Art fo Style,” works by Ann Parks McCray, featuring layers upon layers of vibrant colors and imagery.

Located in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington, New Elements Gallery has been offering the best of regional and national fine art and craft since 1985.Learn more about the artists we represent, featured exhibitions, and gallery news on our website.

WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY 200 Hanover St. (bottom level, parking deck) Mon.-Fri., noon-5pm http://cfcc.edu/danielsgallery

The largest showing to date of the more than 400 sculptures from Kelly Sheppard Murray’s body of work. This is the Raleigh based artist’s first major solo exhibition. Murray’s “Curiosities Series” is the cumulative output of the artist’s plan to produce one sculpture a day for a year (December 2016-2017), in order to recast the temporal, practical, and material limitations of her daily life into conditions of creative resolution and production. As the total number of sculptures increased, the artist named each a Curiosity (with a sequential number), underlining the act of collecting idiosyncratic and unusual objects. After completing 365 pieces (the artist tags each with its number), Murray continued with the sculptures and, without the constraints of time, also expanded them to a larger scale.

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ARTS>>THEATRE

TALKING ‘BOUT A REVOLUTION: An emotionally meta reimagining of her-story and theatre

A

to De Gouges. Robinson will move audiences to tears when she is confronted with her husband’s “last letter,” a scene so shaking, all I can say is ... wow!

BY: CHASE HARRISON

revolution can take on many forms: They can be as meaningful as to change our very world, or they can be so minute they pass by without ever being acknowledged. In politics, science, industry, revolutions are taking place. Simply put, they are the struggle of what is against what will be—or at the very least what should be, a walk into the unknown with nothing more than hope.

One revolution kicking off with a bang is Big Dawg Production’s 2019 seasonopener, “The Revolutionists,” by Lauren Gunderson. Directed by the company’s artist director Steve “Hey Baby” Vernon, he has molded a play that is slick, witty and meta in its approach to the dark days of the French Revolution, known as the Reign of Terror. Between 1793 and 1794, literally, heads were rolling.

Gunderson’s script is quick and smart and mixes a modern conversation with its historic setting in a quite brilliant way, to entertain and educate. Cleverly, it shows the time period and women’s struggle so well, the play will trick audiences into laughing one moment, only to smash all its hopes in the next.

The show’s motif is all about female empowerment and equality, which is on full display from the top of the evening with Vernon’s awesome selection of music welcoming folks to take their seats. All are covers of popular songs done by women in all genres, from rock to folk to rap; each evoke the correct emotional reaction.

The events are chronicled through the eyes of Olympe De Gouges (Susan Auten), Charlotte Corday (Grace Carlyle Berry) and Marie Antoinette (Kire Ann Stenson), three women who stood on opposite sides of the central revolution but found themselves at the same end of it, the edge of the guillotine. Making up the fourth member of the mighty cast is Lavonia “Lovay” Robinson who plays Marianne Angelle. The only character not directly based off of a historical figure, she is more a representation of the black women and men who suffered under the horrific slave trade of the time.

The actresses form a steadfast sisterhood to get each other through this historically hilarious heavy show.

There can be no better actress to build a cast around than Susan Auten. She has

PALPABLE HUMANS: Historic female figures come alive in ‘The Revolutionists’—but will they keep their heads? Photo by James Bowling

the rare ability to play the straight character and still draw the audience’s attention. She crafts relatable, palpable humans whenever she steps on stage. With De Gouges, Auten brings to life a playwright in the midst of finding her own writer’s voice—only if others could stop interrupting her so she can write.

There is a true friendship De Gouges gives to her quickly built clique, but it’s equally matched with her strong need for selfpreservation. Not a fair-weather friend, yet when the going gets tough, well, De Gouges gets going. She’s not a coward per se, but she lacks anything to stand for, and sadly she just does not realize it until it’s too late.

Auten brings such a crushing honesty to a woman slowly seeing who she is and who she thinks she is does not match.

Lavonia Robinson’s Marianne is the first to join this makeshift sisterhood and is the longtime friend of De Gouges. She recently has returned from the Caribbean; with her husband, she is fighting to bring down the unjust French slave trade. She is a free woman and someone with a fight to stand for. She wants a declaration and she’s come to her writer friend to get it. The pure strength which exudes from Robinson is unmatched, while not having the most showy role of the four, she commands the stage around all of them. “I’m battling slavery and you’re fighting writer’s block,” she says with dry humor to land the gravity of her plight

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Exploding onto the stage like a furious firecracker is Charlotte Corday, known to historians as (and this is her real nickname) The Angel of Assassination. She’s got a knife, a man to stab, time is of essence, and just needs the right last words to go out on (something with a lot of “fuck yous” in it). Believing that Jean-Paul Marat is a danger to France, she is here to shut the shit down! Brought to a fighting life by the hellfire actress Grace Carlyle Berry, she makes Corday a confident woman, sure of the purity of her actions, even if those actions are murder. Yet, after her assassination is complete, she finds herself at the mercy of mobs calling for her head. The horrors she is forced to endure and fears she might have been wrong sets in. That horrid voice of doubt that creeps into us all is present in her shaky broken voice and it’s painful to listen to. It’s such good work.

Last but certainly nowhere near least is the prim, the proper, the pompous Marie Antoinette, The Me Queen, Citizen Cake, The Queen of France when shit hits the fan.

While everyone has their moments of humor, the comedy of this show is dominated

by Stenson. From attention-snatching sight gags to perfectly timed delivery, she is on point at every turn. Her battle with a mint wrapper that won’t follow her commands to her sheer vapid waspiness, in which she approaches everything exquisitely paired with a glassy eyed sense of I-don’t-knowwhat-you’re-talking-about will have audiences rolling in the aisle.

Though Stenson finds the perfect counterbalance to her humor and allows for the true human side of Antoinette to show, there are cracks in her poise, as she is berated by others for the state of her country; issues she is aware of but has no idea of how to fix.

She is a solid example of a person trapped in a delightful situation.

Gouges’ study as a calming safe space, where all can find a reprieve from the warring outside world. On the balance of that, on the edge of both sides of the stage, she has detailed three ever-hanging guillotines, fresh with blood on their blades and pools of the oozing red stuff below them. The stunning and eye-catching rug she has painted on the floor is so beautiful in its use of color, and its fringes are done in such detail, one could at first mistake it for a real rug. Her work is second to none.

The set is a solid yet simple undertaking, but it is the three guillotines that truly capture attention, holding high above the stage. There are two on the right and left, the actual blades which will bring to end these powerful women’s lives, and the third, the proverbial blade hanging over everyone’s heads, representing women who hope to survive in trying times. It’s a top notch visual cue, as well as a perfect example of Chekhov’s gun that will leave audiences chronically looking up.

Beau Mumford’s lighting design is tight and enriches the play and story. Rudimentary, it’s a simple up-and-down setup; though, it is the three individual spotlights which bathe the stage in colors of the French flag that really set it above. It is a wonderfully subtle way to show the pride our characters have in their country. The use of a red spot makes the bits where the blade is dropped pop more with the dark emphasis.

“The Revolutionists” is wonderful, shaped by professionals and performed to perfection. More so, it’s fresh; I for one had no knowledge of it before seeing it and in an awesome night of theatre, I was exposed to its story, its rich writing, and concepts it promotes.

As a male in today’s society, I’d say it’s a very important play to witness. Big Dawg might be coming off with a big win from last year’s season, but they have kicked off this year’s with a stage revolution.

DETAILS:

The Revolutionists

April 4-7, 11-14; Thu. Sat., 8 p.m., Sun. matinee at 3 p.m.

Cape Fear Playhouse 613 Castle St. Once again, Donna Troy has created art all over the walls and floor of the Cape Fear Tickets: $18-$25 Playhouse. Her scenic design presents De bigdawgproductions.org

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Book by Peter Stone Music & Lyrics

by Sherman Edwards Directed by Ray Kennedy

Saturday, April 13th 7:30 pm Sunday, April 14th 3 pm It was a great example of taking art into communities and using it to make our shared history come aliveâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to forge fo connections across time and space to the present.

- Gwenyfar Rohler, encore writer

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ARTS>>FILM

REEL TO REEL

SUPER KIDS:

films this week CINEMATIQUE

‘Shazam!’ is a fun superhero flick for the whole family

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Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut Dr. Tickets: $8 • thalianhall.org

BY: ANGHUS

April 8-10, 7 p.m. with additional showing 4 p.m. on Wednesday: Winner of this year’s Best Documentary Academy Award, from award-winning documentary filmmaker E. Chai Vasarhelyi (“MERU”) and worldrenowned photographer and mountaineer Jimmy Chin comes National Geographic Documentary Film’s “Free Solo.” It’s a stunning, intimate and unflinching portrait of the free soloist climber Alex Honnold, as he prepares to achieve his lifelong dream: climbing the face of the world’s most famous rock... the 3,000ft El Capitan in Yosemite National Park... without a rope. This is both an edgeof-your seat thriller and an inspiring portrait of an athlete who exceeded our current understanding of human physical and mental potential. The result is a triumph of the human spirit.

hat does every kid dream of? Money? Fame? An entire weekend of Fortnite without parents telling them to go outside and “get some fresh air”? I’m guessing pretty high on the list is “becoming a superhero.” What kid wouldn’t want to acquire superpowers, which would allow them to leap tall buildings in a single bound or become invisible? The only problem with this scenario is that kids make terrible superheroes. They’d end up using their newfound abilities to vanish when it was time to do their homework or find a way to develop super flatulence that would wipe out towns like a sulfur hurricane.

Billy Batson (Asher Angel) is an angstridden teenager who has never gotten over being abandoned by his mother. His formaFUN SUPERHERO MOVIE: Being a superhero tive years have been spent bouncing from is fun again with ‘Shazam!’ Photo courtesy of one foster home to the next as he attempts Warner Brothers to find his mom. After a run-in with the law, Billy is placed in a group home featuring the most lovable collection of misfit children “grounded.” Director David Sandberg makes ever assembled. The kind of super-cute being a superhero look like fun, not some kids that could only exist in the magical burden that has to be endured. There’s also world of movies. Among them is Freddie a lot of time spent developing characters be(Jack Dylan Grazer), a foul-mouthed, su- yond the traditional superhero tropes. Time perhero-obsessed Tiny Tim complete with a is spent making Billy Batson into a threedimensional character. limp and cane.

The movie is also genuinely funny, with After a schoolyard scuffle, Bllly ends up being chosen by an ancient wizard (Djimon lots of opportunities to find the humor in a Hounsou) to be his super-powered cham- teenage mind in the body of an adult superpion and save the world from a collection of hero, as well as playing gleefully with many demons known as “The Seven Deadly Sins.” of tropes traditionally found in the average When he says the magic word, he’s trans- comic book movie. “Shazam!” is unique at a formed from a regular teenager into an adult time where superhero movies are fairly comsuperhero with amazing powers. Think of the mon, both in their frequency and quantity. movie “Big,” but instead of becoming Tom The movie has a sense of purpose and creativity that hearkens back to a simpler time Hanks, the kid becomes Superman. when superheroes weren’t brooding or servMentally and emotionally, he’s still a teen- ing as allegories for religion or a mirror to the ager, which leads to a number of awkward depressing-ass elements of the real world. moments. He shares his secret with FredMy only major gripe revolves around the die, and the two begin to navigate Billy’s newfound powers and navigate the world big, bad Doctor Sivana. While there is some of being a superhero. Unfortunately, the effort made to develop the villain, the perforancient evil has their own champion, an in- mance by Mark Strong is monotone and lifesane piece of mustache-twirling evil known less. He might be the most boring mustacheas Doctor Sivana (Mark Strong). Can Billy twirling rogue ever committed to film. While find out how to be a hero before Doctor Siv- the movie creates an incredibly likable and ana unleashes an evil plague onto the fair deep protagonist, the villain is straight out of the world-conquering handbook of cinema citizens of Philadelphia? cliches. There have been over 50 comic“Shazam!” is an interesting cinematic ex- book movies released in the 21st century, perience for what it brings to the all-too-fa- and there are probably only five memorable, miliar superhero movie: comedy and heart. engaging villains. To quote Heath Ledger’s It’s been so long since I’ve seen a comic- Joker, “this town deserves a better class of book movie not obsessed with being “hip” or criminal.” There’s also some stylistic and cre-

ative choices heavily borrowed from 2017’s Marvel hit “Spider-Man: Homecoming.”

“Shazam!” is an engaging and entertaining blockbuster that will be loved by kids and liked by adults comfortable with some of the cornier elements of the story. I found myself charmed by Zachary Levi’s performance and some earnest third-act twists that deliver a fulfilling finale to this foster-kid fairy tale.

DETAILS: Shazam!

Rated PG-13 Directed by David F. Sandberg Starring Zachary Levi, Djimon Hounsou, Michelle Borth

April 15-17, 7 p.m., with additional showing at 4 p.m. on Wednesday. “They Shall Not Grow Old”—Using state-of-the-art technology and materials from the BBC and Imperial War Museum, filmmaker Peter Jackson (Lord of the Rings) allows the story of World War I to be told by the men who were there.

Life on the front is explored through the voices of the soldiers, who discuss their feelings about the conflict, the food they ate, the friends they made and their dreams of the future. Rated Reration about what war does to youth. Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

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SOUTHEASTERN NC’S PREMIER DINING GUIDE

GRUB & GUZZLE

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CANDLE NUT RESTAURANT — 2101-1 Market St. • 910-399-2054

WWW.CANDLENUTRESTAURANT.COM

AMERICAN BLUEWATER WATERFRONT GRILL Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their award-winning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sunday April - October. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining. com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256-8500.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Fri 11a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sat & Sun 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining

■ MUSIC: Music every Sunday in Summer ■ WEBSITE: bluewaterdining.com CAM CAFÉ CAM Café, located within the CAM delivers delightful surprises using fresh, local ingredients. The café serves lunch with seasonal options Tuesday through Saturday, inspired “small plates” on Thursday nights, an elegant yet approachable dinner on Thursday and brunch every Sunday. Look for a combination of fresh, regular menu items along with daily specials. As part of dining in an inspiring setting, the galleries are open during CAM Café hours which makes it the perfect destination to enjoy art of the plate along with the art of the museum. 3201 S 17th St. (910) 777-2363.

■ SERVING LUNCH, BRUNCH & DINNER: Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 2 pm; Thursday evening, 5pm-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: camcafe.org

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Courtesy photo ELIJAH’S Since 1984, Elijah’s has been Wilmington, NC’s outdoor dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of riverfront sunsets. As a Casual American Grill and Oyster Bar, Elijah’s offers everything from fresh local seafood and shellfish to pastas, sandwiches, and Certified Angus Beef selections. We offer half-priced oysters from 4-6 every Wednesday & live music with our Sunday Brunch from 11-3. Whether you are just looking for a great meal & incredible scenery, or a large event space for hundreds of people, Elijah’s is the place to be.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:30-10:00; Friday and Saturday 11:3011:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ILM; kids menu HENRY’S A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’

for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because it’s going to be packed.

Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. - Mon. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Tues.- Fri.: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sat.: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ WEBSITE: henrysrestaurant.com HOPS SUPPLY CO. The combination of chef-inspired food and our craft bar makes Hops Supply Co. a comfortable and inviting gastropub that attracts guests of all types – especially a local crowd who can feel right at home whether ordering a classic favorite or trying

a new culinary delight! At HopsCo, we are dedicated to the craft of excellent cuisine and delivering hops in its most perfect form, exemplified by our selection of craft beers.

As hops are the heart of flavor for beer, our local seasonal ingredients are the soul of our culinary inspired American fare. 5400 Oleander Dr. (910) 833-8867.

■ OPEN: Mon-Thurs 10:57 am - 10 pm; Fri-Sat 10:57 am - 11 pm {Serving Brunch 10:57am – 3pm & bar open until midnight}; Brunch ALL DAY Sunday 9:57am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: hopssupplycompany.com NICHE Niche Kitchen and Bar features an eclectic menu, a large wine list, and a warm and inviting atmosphere. Close to Carolina Beach, Niche has a great selection of dishes from land to sea. All dishes are cooked to order, and Sundays features a great brunch menu!

Niche’s heated covered patio is perfect for anytime of the year and great for large parties. And their bar has a great assortment of wines, even offered half off by the glass on Tuesdays-Thursdays. Open Tues.

- Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 910-399-4701.

■ OPEN LUNCH AND DINNER: Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: nichewilmington.com PINE VALLEY MARKET Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of 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 takehome frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: pinevalleymarket.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: trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN CANDLE NUT RESTAURANT Candle Nut Restaurant makes all of its food from scratch using recipes passed down generations following Indonesian-Asian traditions. We use fresh turmeric, galangal, ginger, candle nuts, lemon grass and lime leaves to provide your meal with rich flavor. Many of our famous signature dishes such as Beef Rendang, Sweet Soy Eggplant, Javanese Chicken Soup and Chili Sambals, are unique in flavor and found only at Candle Nut Restaurant. We also offer delicious Vegetarian and Vegan options. Check our website, Facebook and other social media sites. Located at 2101-1 Market Street, near Port City Java and Burnt Mill Creek Bar. For reservations, and take out: Phone: 910-399-2054 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.-Thurs.

11am-3 pm, 5pm- 9 pm; Fri. & Sat. 11am-10pm; Sun. 11am-9 pm. Closed Monday.

■ FEATURING: Try our lunch specials from 11am – 3 pm for $7.99. Tuesday & Wednesday unwind with our wine special for $4.00/glass.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.candlenutrestaurant.com INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 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 encore | april 3 - april 9, 2019 | www.encorepub.com 21

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: 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: 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

SEAFOOD-BAR & BREWS 109 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401 910.833-5509

TACOTUESDAY $2 TACOS AND $3 MARGARITAS

TRIVIA NIGHT

KARAOKE

~ WINGS ~ BURGERS ~ ~ SEAFOOD PLATTERS ~ ~ BREAKFAST ~

EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT AT 8PM

1/2 PRICE APPS EVERY DAY FROM 4PM-8PM

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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-you-can-eat sushie menu and daily specials can be found at okamisteakhouse.com! 614 S College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.Thurs., 11am-2:30pm / 4-10pm; Fri., 11am2:30pm / 4pm-11pm; Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 11am-9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: 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) 7991426.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch specials ■ WEBSITE: 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 mouthwatering 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. ‘til 10pm, Thurs ‘til 11pm, Fri-Sat ‘til 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. Complimen-

tary Birthday Dessert.

■ WEBSITE: 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. 11am11pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: yoshisushibarandjapanesecuisine.com

BAGELS 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 freshmade donuts daily! Stop by Monday Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., and on Sunday, 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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

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, ■ WEBSITE: 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 ■ 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 halfprice bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Tuesdays on the deck, 7 – 9p.m., May-Oct ■ WEBSITE: littledipperfondue.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: harpwilmington.com 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 grub, whiskeys, beer, wine, fun.

■ WEBSITE: facebook.com/slaintemj

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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: antoniospizzaandpasta.com THE ITALIAN BISTRO The Italian Bistro is a family-owned, fullservice 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: italianbistronc.com SLICE OF LIFE “Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of

• American comfort food, with a Southern twist • Handpicked bourbons and whiskeys • House-made barrel-aged cocktails • Excellent wine selection • 30 beers on draft

OUTSIDE BAR IS OPEN! Live music every Thursday 7pm-10 pm

Mon. 4pm-12am • Tues.-Thurs. 11:30am-12am Fri. & Sat. 11:30am-1am • Sun. 11:30am-12am

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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) 2519444, 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: grabslice.com

SANDWICHES 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

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 it’s growing popularity, the restaurant has expanded from its flagship eatery in Monkey Junction to locations in Porters Neck and 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

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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.., 4pm9pm; Fri.-Sat., 4pm-10pm; Sun., 4pm8:30pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, north Wilmington and Leland ■ WESBITE: www.capefearseafoodcompany.com 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, 910799-3847.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List ■ WEBSITE: catchwilmington.com 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) 762-2827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: dockstreetoysterbar.net 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: MikesCfood.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: OceanicRestaurant.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. 910-343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 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: pilothouserest.com

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

■ WEBSITE: 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: TuesThurs, 5-10pm; Fri-Sat, 5-10:30pm; Sun., SHUCKIN’ SHACK 10am-3pm and 5-9pm Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar has two loca- ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown tions in the Port City area. The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A ■ WEBSITE: rxwilmington.com N. Lake Park Blvd. (910-458-7380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-8338622). The Shack is the place you want to CAROLINA ALE HOUSE be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 Voted best new restaurant AND best sports TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale variety of fresh seafood is available daily House is the place to be for award-winning including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, food, sports and fun. Located on College and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expandRd. near UNC W, this lively sports-themed ed its menu now offering fish tacos, crab restaurant. Covered and open outdoor seatcake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh saling is available. Lunch and dinner specials ads, and more. Come in and check out the are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink speand $3 drafts in town. 317 S. College Rd. cials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

(910) 791.9393.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Carolina Beach Hours: Mon-Sat: 11am-2am; Sun: ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE Noon-2am, Historic Wilmington: Sun-Thurs: NIGHT: 11am-2am daily.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-Midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Carolina Beach/ ■ FEATURING: 40 HD TVs and the biggest HD projector TVs in Wilmington.

Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials. Like us ■ WEBSITE: CarolinaAleHouse.com on Facebook!

■ WEBSITE: TheShuckinShack.com

SPORTS BAR

SOUTHERN 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.

TAPAS/WINE BAR

THE FORTUNATE GLASS WINE BAR 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. Food 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.

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GRUB & GUZZLE>>REVIEW

AND ANOTHER THING...

Servers Strike Back give service-industry folks a chance take insane reviews to the mic

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BY: SHEA CARVER

oe Apkarian moved to Wilmington in 2009 after his exit from the military had him trading in heavy artillery for rigid octane of a different kind: the service industry. He decided to take over downtown’s Pour House, at the corner of Market and Front, in 2013. Today the self-proclaimed “Cobra Commander” or “Keeper of the White Claws”—whichever his staff prefers to call him outside of plain ol’ boss—is fighting less a battle of country security and more of online reviewers.

With the ease of pressing “send” on social media, nowadays, folks can give grand, sweeping opinions within various foodie-centered groups that can send a restaurant and/ or bar’s business through the roof in praise or SUDS ALL AROUND: Joe Apkarian enjoys a jacuzzi have the opposite effect: spread negativity like beer and will MC Servers Strike Back on April 9 at his wildfire. Quite the satirist, Apkarian decided to bar, Pour House. Courtesy photo center a night around the worst reviews ever given but with a twist: Servers and bartenders Anyways, after I was booted from the and business owners on the receiving end will group, due to my posting and informing of read them aloud, from the most bombastic to the upcoming lunch buffet at Cheetah gentlethe most ridiculous to the truthiest ones. men’s club starting next week—which I feel We interviewed Apkarian about Servers is pretty important information—the ghost of Strike Back, which takes place April 9 at 8 p.m. Anthony Bourdain came into my body and created this Facebook, Servers Strike Back, at Pour House. to give my friends and peers a chance to encore (e): So what inspired the event? voice and vent some frustration at all these Joe Apkarian (JA): Oh, man: here we go. reviews—many in so many cases are not how There is a [locally run] closed Facebook group the actual events went down. of about 9k people that review restaurants and e: Clearly, online reviews can be quite a eateries in town—and in many cases provide nightmare nowadays for restaurants and great recommendations and reviews for folks servers, but for those who don’t underlooking to try out something new. But at times stand why, exactly, tell us/them… (a lot of times) they provide some extremely JA: There is a YouTube clip of Bourdain nitpicky, harsh, and in some instances, downexplaining this eloquently while also swearing right vindictive posts or reviews on establishments or their employees, and in my opinion profusely, it’s amazing, everyone should go (and others), has the genuine ability of hurting look it up. Bottom line, people post reviews that are inflammatory and in many instances downa small business. right wrong with the intent to harm a business’s Think if the hair cut widely known as the “score” on that site. Do people have bad times “Let Me Talk to Your Manager” [ed. note: née at places? Yes! Absolutely! Does a place or a the Kate Gosselin do circa 2009] was a per- staff member mess up? For sure, and those son and made reviews—they would be in this people deserve to have the situation rectified. group. If you try to defend the establishment If you feel you want to share your experience, or take issue with the cattiness of the post, that is your right. you are told you are reviewing the reviewer Again, though, so many of the reviews onand will be banned for 24 hours or in some line are not factually accurate and wildly biased cases blocked. I know people in the group toward the reviewer, and in some cases, not althat stay in it because it’s so amazing, some lowing the business or server to defend themof these reviews. selves. These reviews, when seen by others I’ve watched service-industry profession- while deciding to eat at said business, has now als huddle around a phone and read reviews made a very slanted and negative impact that and associated comments and laugh so hard could have a monetary impact on the business they fall out of [their] chairs. and the staff.

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e: What’s the craziest review you or a bar/ restaurant you worked in has received?

Maybe not the craziest but it’s one of my favorites...

A young woman gave The Pour House a 1-star review after she asked how she could get her picture up with the photos above our bar. My bartender said, “Ahhhh, die for your country?”

She said we were not military friendly, while sitting below all these photos of fallen MARSOC Raiders. The staff tried to tell her the owners are both MARSOC Raiders and The Pour House was pretty well known for being military friendly but she was not having it.

Boom! One star to the face. e: Most honest?

JA: I’d say any review that is a genuine critique, be it a 1 star or 5 star. There are some I’ve gotten that sting, and I’m like, “Yup, we own that one.” I apologize and invite customers to come back, and then address it with the staff.

Honesty does not mean praise—if we are doing something wrong and it impacts the enjoyment of your visit, say something, in an appropriate manner. I’d prefer it to be done in person on the spot and not include the social media world, but this is the world we live in. e: What’s the worst customer you’ve ever had?

JA: The worst? How about a type of customer, we call them Poo Bandits. The ol’ ‘comes in, looks around, feigns interest in the beer list, goes and poops in the bathroom, and then leaves.’ Pretty shitty if you ask me. e: What makes great customers, in your opinion?

JA: Just be nice, have fun, enjoy yourself. If something is wrong, tell somebody, in a nice manner! For 95 percent of people, that’s how it goes and it’s wonderful. There is nothing better than helping people have an enjoyable time in your business. My staff does an awesome job and it makes me happy to be in the business I’m in.

What’s the saying? You can tell a lot about a person by watching how they treat people in service-industry roles. So very true.

I think there is also something to be said about giving great service, too. I”m not a fool; there are bad bartenders and servers out there, and they should be corrected by their superiors. e: How will this night be structured?

JA: I’ll act as MC and simply invite people to

come up to the mic and read a review on themselves or the place they work. I’d like to keep names of people and businesses out of it—that information is not needed, nor does it enhance the hilarity of the review. Also, I don’t want to get sued. The point is to read reviews that just on first hearing sound off and make you say, “Um, what was that again?” e: Do you have an idea of who’s already onboard and what they’ll be reading?

JA: I’ve had some friends tell me they are absolutely reading a review they have gotten.

I know a few of the stories, you’ll just have to come and see. e: Will you be reading?

JA: Who can say? You’ll have to stop by. e: Anything else happening other than service-industry folks reading reviews?

Music? Specials?

JA: The plan is to start making this a monthly event. As this being the first one, we will probably keep it pretty simple and build it up from there. We will probably have some good drink specials and maybe a funny named drink or two. The “Let Me Talk to Your Manager” obviously needs to be a shot of tequila.

The “Can You Make It Strong?” will be a shot of water.

The “This Isn’t What I Ordered, But I’ve Eaten Most Of It” will be bartender’s choice.

The “Actually, I’m an Elite Reviewer” gets you billed for a shot of Fernet that the bartender then gets to take when the shift ends.

I can do this all day... e: Can the public to attend?

JA: For sure, this isn’t like a secret society of service-industry people that are going to sacrifice a bus boy to the gods of Bourdain and Matty Matheson (that sounds really cool though).

Come out, it will be fun—the best will probably be when someone reads a review and their peers all clown the person and say, “Oh no, That’s true? You did screw that up!”

DETAILS:

Servers Strike Back

Industry folks read the good, bad and ugly reviews April 9, 8 p.m.

The Pour House, 103 Market St. Free

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EXTRA>>FEATURE

CROWNING DIVERSITY:

Azalea Queen Briana Venskus brings progressive representation to the crown BY: B’ELLANA DUQUESNE

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n accomplished actress and Wilmingtonian, on paper it seems like Briana Venskus fits the bill to a tee for 2019 Azalea Queen. She has starred in numerous film and television roles, most recently in “The Walking Dead,” “Agents of SHIELD,” “Grace and Frankie,” and “Supergirl.” Having attended North Carolina University School of the Arts where she studied theater, her blood bleeds Tar Heel Blue. But it also bleeds for equal rights—and loudly.

The 72nd Azalea Festival has a representative who has been an outspoken supporter of the LGBTQIA community and identifies as bisexual—something we here at encore applaud and welcome with open arms. It’s a step in the right direction for a Southern festival steeped in tradition and often times old ways of behavior not always inclusive to marginalized groups.

Already, Venskus has faced backlash from local comments on Azalea Fest’s Facebook page regarding an Instagram post. She flips off casting directors for turning her down for a role for not being authentically gay enough. encore writer B’ellana Duquesne interviewed the queen last week via phone about her impending coronation on Wednesday. encore (e): You recently mentioned you were not chosen for a TV role because you were perceived as “not LGBTQ enough.”

Yet, you have been a strong voice for the LGBTQ community in film for a while.

Does it frustrate you to face these types of perceptions that still exist in the industry?

Briana Venskus (BV): Yes, it is frustrating— and in a way it reflects on the industry images, or should I say “stereotypes,” that producers, casting directors and directors have about LGBT characters. I mean, an actor should be able to bring whatever experiences to a role are needed, not just the stereotype. e: So how do you feel about LGBTQ actors playing LGBTQ roles? Trans actors in particular have criticized casting cisactors in trans roles.

BV: I understand that point of view. It’s important an actor can understand the perspective of a character, and knowing the life experiences of a trans person in particular, but for any character, it is important. If the actor is to genuinely portray the character, to bring those experiences to the role. It is also important that

diversity of roles bring more opportunity to more diverse actors, so I think the trend in casting is a good thing.

on the scale of Atlanta, but they should take a look at the economic benefits that happened when film was more present in Wilmington, and see how much it benefited not only Wilmington but the entire area.

e: After living on the West Coast, how does it feel to come back to North Carolina?

I think repealing HB2 was a good first step. I understand there were reasons for both sides of the issue, but anytime you can take steps to remove discrimination and increase diversity it’s a good thing.

BV: I love Wilmington, I love North Carolina and the East Coast. Having grown up here, I can appreciate the difference from L.A.—particularly the pace of life. I still have family and friends here, so being in North Carolina is always a special time for me.

e: Where do you see your career headed? What’s in store for the future?

e: You are possibly the first native Wilmingtonian, certainly the first in a while, to be named Azalea Queen. Does the festival have a particular meaning and do you have any particular memories connected to the Azalea Festival?

BV: I never was invited to any of the private or adult-oriented parties and events because I was so young. But I remember the parades and any kid knows how special a parade is and I remember all the excitement that is around the town when the festival was here. e: Where did you grow up? Tell me about your family life.

BV: I was a pretty normal kid—somewhat rambunctious and outgoing, a typical theatre kid. I loved the outdoors and the beach. I grew up in the Wrightsville Beach area so I spent a typical beach kid’s life exploring the outdoors.

I had a very supportive family so I can say my childhood was pretty good. e: Were you always drawn to performing?

BV: I remember watching Robin Williams on TV and saw how he could freely express himself. I really liked “Mork & Mindy,” and “Hook” was released about that time. I wanted to be the kind of person who could project that kind of energy.

High school was different than most because I went to North Carolina University School of the Arts, so I was allowed, maybe even encouraged to express myself, but that age is pretty difficult for almost everyone. I had to deal with typical high school issues but it was mostly pretty good. e: When did you know you were different—I mean, how did you identify?

BV: I really didn’t feel the need to self-identify, I mean I knew I was attracted to both men and women, but I didn’t think I had to declare myself. If I had to make a choice I guess I can say I’m bisexual, but at the time I was just a typical kid that age going through all of the discovery of

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BV: I’ve been pretty lucky in that I’ve had a chance to work on a number of different shows and have kept pretty busy. I think I’d like to find a role on a show that was more regular. Perhaps a role that was stable for a couple of years that I could grow with. e: Be careful what you wish for; I hear 100 hour work weeks are not uncommon.

QUEEN AZALEA: Briana Venskus will be crowned Queen Azalea on April 3 at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. Courtesy photo.

who I am, with all of the physical and emotional changes that go on at that age. e: You have worked both in front of and behind the camera. Do you have a preference?

BV: I think having worked behind the camera gives me a certain perspective; knowing what goes on gives me something to take to my work as an actor. That helps a lot and I really enjoy my work as a production assistant, but I think being an actor is really what allows me to express my talent and what I enjoy the most. e: What would you say to the North Carolina legislature as they consider new proposals to reinvigorate film in Wilmington?

Do you think being selected Azalea Festival Queen gives you a platform to speak on the subject?

BV: I was pretty young when “Dawson’s Creek” and later “One Tree Hill” were in Wilmington, so I wasn’t ready to work on any of the local productions, but I remember seeing the location shooting and visiting Screen Gems’ lot. It’s part of how I knew that I wanted a career in the industry.

I think they should be aware of the economic impact it has when hundreds of people are working on a production. Take a look at Atlanta and how much the film industry has impacted there. I’m not saying Wilmington should take

BV: (Laughs!) Maybe you’re right but I think I could handle it. e: How about your personal life? Love, family, children?

BV: No plans for any of that right now. I’m pretty much focused on my career and my work. I’m in my 30s now, so I suppose I might start thinking about family things, but I really haven’t thought much about anything but my career right now. e: Is there anything you would like North Carolinians to remember about your time as Azalea Queen?

BV: I think it’s very special to be part of something I have known ever since I was a child and am happy to be honored this way.

DETAILS:

Azalea Queen Coronation

Featuring city officials, board members, and Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Belles Wed., April 3, 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Pre-show at 2:15 p.m.

Greenfield Lake Amphitheater 1941 Amphitheatre Dr. Free; concessions available at event, cash only Shuttles run from noon - 5 p.m. from Legion Stadium

UPCOMING EVENTS:

TUESDAY, APRIL 9 | 6:00 P.M. Baseball vs ECU

FRIDAY, APRIL 12 | 3:00 P.M.

Men’s Tennis vs Appalachian State

FRIDAY, APRIL 12 | 6:00 P.M. Baseball vs Northeastern

SATURDAY, APRIL 13 | 2:00 P.M. Baseball vs Northeastern

SATURDAY, APRIL 13 | 2:00 P.M. Men’s Tennis vs VCU

SUNDAY, APRIL 14 | 2:00 P.M. Baseball vs Northeastern

TUESDAY, APRIL 16 | 6:00 P.M. Baseball vs NC State

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FREE MUSIC AND BEER GARDEN

EXTRA>>FEATURE

A FESTIVAL SONG:

Azalea concerts feature Tyler Farr, Hank Williams Jr. and Ice Cube BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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he Azalea Festival committee seems to make a genuine effort to bring a relatively diverse lineup to the main stage each year. Much of the time it’s been to the benefit of Wilmingtonians, who have been graced with sounds of Americana (The Avett Brothers) and jam-rock (Widespread Panic), to R&B, soul and funk (Rev. Al Green, The Temptations), to ‘80s pop rock (Duran Duran), and even rap and hiphip artists (Nelly, Snoop Dogg). Oh, and country—there is always a country artist.

This year they curated two nights of country and one night of rap on the main stage in the parking lot of downtown’s CFCC (sorry, rock fans). Two feature controversial artists in their own right (hello, Hank Williams Jr. and Ice Cube), and the other is somewhat of a newbie to the mainstream country scene (Tyler Farr).

For folks not keen on the main acts, well,

there are plenty of chances to support local music, too, in the beer and music garden (see sidebar)—and it’s free! However, the main concerts are priced individually at ncazaleafestival.org, or all three can be procured with Azalea Fest’s “Main Stage Flower Pack Combo Ticket” for $120.

Tyler Farr with Josh Phillips Thursday, April 4, 7 p.m.

Tickets: $40

“Screw politically correct, we gonna let it fly.” The line from “C.O.U.N.T.R.Y.” off of Tyler Farr’s 2015’s “Suffer in Peace” undoubtedly helped boost the album on Billboard’s “Top 200 Albums” and Number 2 on Billboard Country Albums Charts.

Tyler Farr’s April 4 kickoff to Azalea Fest weekend is sure to be a safe bet for the average CMT viewer: Hometown pride? Check.

Drink beer? Check. Bleed red, white and blue? Got it.

GIVE BACK TUESDAYS!

For some Farr’s work is the average Southern-redneck pride soundtrack: “Camouflage” (2010), “Redneck Crazy” (2013), “Better in Boots” (2015), “Our Town” (2016).

The Missouri native’s wit and energetic live shows have garnered attention, earning a 2014 Music Row “Breakthrough Artist of the Year” nomination.

Hank Williams Jr. with Frank Foster Friday, April 5, 7 p.m.

Tickets: $55 adv; $65 day of

Music by Hank Williams Sr. always rang throughout our house. And his famed son, Hank Williams Jr., a.k.a. “Bocephus,” made its own mark on Nashville and the country genre itself.

While Bocephus spent a great deal of time trying to free himself from stylings associated with his lineage, he ultimately struck gold with blending Southern rock, blues and traditional country to create his own classics (and produce one of country’s most famed singalongs, “Family Tradition”). Among his accolades are his induction into Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2007. “All My Rowdy Friends Are Comin’ Over Tonight” (1984) has kicked off many parties below the Mason Dixon—well, up until he compared President Barack Obama to Hitler. He’s probably best known for “There’s a Tear in my Beer” (1989), of which he brought magic to the music video industry by filming it with old footage of his father.

Ice Cube For every order of The Copper Penny’s109 Chestnut Chicken Sandwich and Wilmington Brewing Company’s Penny Pale Ale sold on Tuesdays through April, $1.09 will be donated to the NourishNC & Food2Help Alex Newsome Community Food Drive.

Food2Help is a local community food drive in memory of Alex Newsome, a Roland Grise middle schooler who passed away in 2014. The food drive will be happening at Harris Teeter locations Long Leaf, Hanover Center and Beau Rivage on Saturday, April 6th. Copper Penny will be a drop off loctaion all month. Most needed items include granola bars, veggie cups, squeeze yogurts, boxed cereals, peanut butter & jelly (no glass), canned pasta with meat and canned chicken/tuna.

This partnership is made possible from The Copper Penny, Apple Annie’s Bakeshop and Wilmington Brewing Company.

NourishNC’s mission is to, “Provid healthy food to hungry children, empowering them to succeed in the classroom and in their community.”

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As GenXers and elder millennials (credit: Iliza Shlesinger) like myself ponder what the “classics” will be when we’re grandparents and great-grandparents, I can’t help but giggle at the thought of N.W.A.’s “Fuck tha Police” (1988) being in rotation. N.W.A. alum Ice Cube is making his first appearance in ILM on Saturday night. And the city is getting damn pumped, according to the buzz on the street (or at least the buzz in our office).

Ice Cube’s latest politically charged and critical “Arrest the President” was released in November 2018. It’s not a secret which POTUS he’s referring to with not-so-subtle lyrics: “Did you know the new white was orange?” We’re sure cheers will erupt loudly during its performance. (More so, we just really hope he makes it to Flaming Amy’s, where his cup will fillith over with “Ice Cubes” (and Ice T) from their vending machine.)

Music Stage 15 S. 2nd St. Fri., April 5, 6:30-8 p.m.

Chatham Rabbits (Americana)

Fri. April 5, 8:30-10:30 p.m.

Bibis Ellison (Variety, covers)

Sat., April 6, 12-1:30 p.m.

DE-Evolution (Reggae)

Sat., April 6, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Haley Banc (Singer songwriter)

Sat., April 6, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Nimara and the Way Back (Indie pop, covers)

Sat., April 6, 3:30-4:45 p.m.

Joshua Ward (Country pop)

Sat., April 6, 4:45-5:30 p.m.

Cassiopeia Duo (Roots rock, covers)

Sat., April 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Mike Blair and the Stonewalls (Americana, rock)

Sat., April 6, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Tiki Torch Trio (Blues, rock, covers)

Sat., April 6, 8:30-11 p.m.

Navy Band Northeast (Jazz)

Sun., April 7, 1-2 p.m.

Tennis Elbow (Rock)

Sun., April 7, 2-2:30 p.m.

Elena Woodard (Country)

Sun. April 7, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Cheyenne Champion and Friendly Fire (Folk, rock)

Sun., April 7, 3:30-4 p.m.

Elena Woodard (Country)

Sun., April 7, 4-5 p.m.

Tumbleweed (Folk)

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Returning for Azalea Fest, Wilmington Art Association Juried Spring Show and Sale will run April 4-7

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began art classes in fourth grade. Her first work was a self-portrait. She illustrated herself as an artist—the stereotype every child dreams of: beret, smock, paint brushes, and palette included.

BY: SHEA CARVER

ast weekend the Wilmington Art Association opened their 37th annual Juried Spring Art Show and Sale, the official art show of the Azalea Festival. Featuring 170 artists from North Carolina, mostly from New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties, varied watercolors, paper collages, acyrlics, alcohol inks, oils and more are displayed.

It wasn’t until her senior year in high school when she decided to take another class. She dropped Calculus and sat in on an art class. “I’d spent most of my time daydreaming and painting in my Minds Eye,” she says. “I just knew [art would be the center of my career.]”

“The work is either hanging on the movable carpeted walls, resting in black bins for flipping through, or sitting on pedestals, as with wood, clay and glass sculpture,” according to Susan Buteau, spring show chair of Wilmington Art Association. “Visitors enjoy all the art, but more bin pieces are sold as they are unframed and generally less expensive.”

Raleigh painter Dan Nelson judged the work, with Janet Sessoms’ oil painting, “Too Delicious,” taking home the blue ribbon. Overall, 35 ribbons were awarded, including a Merit Award given to John Wulfmeyer for his “Once Upon A Time” watercolor. The piece is a feat in realism; it looks like a photograph more than a watercolor and showcases Wulfmeyer’s deft control over the loose paint.

“It features a window with a tattered curtain in an abandoned, dilapidated old homestead on the prairie of the Kansas Flint Hills,” he says. “The painting represents latent memories of family life in a time long ago. It took great patience to draw all the single threads in the curtain.”

It’s a vast difference when compared to the “A Whale Of A Tale In Ushuaia” oil on canvas.

The piece is more of a fantasy landscape, showcasing coastal Ushuaia, Argentina. “It’s the southern-most village in the world,” Wulfmeyer says. “It is literally the bottom of the inhabited earth. It was a magical place to me, so I painted trees with hands and feet; the rocks became strange animals, the rain was alive, and the island’s eyes watched over the bay.”

Once Wulfmeyer began painting, he discovered a newfound freedom his career in architecture didn’t allow. He sees the world how it could be rather than how it is; he is no longer bound to present precise representations of design concepts to clients. Rather, he can design from his own inspirations.

“Fine arts require imagination and creativity but without the strict design codes and regulations of architecture,” he notes. “I find it all very liberating.”

ONCE UPON A TIME: John Wulfmeyer’s watercolor of a dilapidated house is a feat in control over the loose paint and took home a Merit Award from the 2019 WAA Spring Art Show and Sale. Courtesy image

An architect of 47 years, Wulfmeyer retired in 2014 and moved to Wilmington two years ago.

He has lived in Zürich, Switzerland, and most recently in L.A. His travels along the Eastern coastline led him to ILM. “Wilmington stood out, so we sold our home, moved, and I love it here,” he tells.

While he trained in mathematical drawings during his architectural courses in school, the freehand courses really showcased an innate ability for design and, in essence, art. Today he embraces the latter, a more free aesthetic.

“I am simply enjoying self-learning,” he admits, “learning how to create compositions and images with myriad different media available” In fact, he is not going to limit his scope in any one way. Each aesthetic has a different, rich appeal to it by providing new learning techniques.

He works in oil, watercolor, pastel, oil pastel, charcoal, and colored pencil, and often in subject matter of landscapes, portraiture, animals, figures, still-lifes, abstracts and fantasy.

“So some mediums may be better suited for a particular project,” he tells, “and another medium for a different project. An artist should be reasonably skilled in all.”

Seemingly, Wulfmeyer is; he’s placed in both WAA shows over the last two years. He also had a watercolor accepted in the Adirondack National Juried Watercolor Exhibition in New York. His

next center of focus will be on a few small foodie paintings, according to Wulfmeyer.

Also a prolific painter is Patti Chisolm, whose works have been shown in Franklin Square Gallery in Southport, at ArtExposure in Hampstead, and at the Arboretum show, as well as WAA’s annual sale and exhibit. In 2019 Chisolm has two pieces included, each of which vary in subject and size. “Above & Below” (acrylic) was inspired from a personal struggle.

“I actually put it away for at least a year, then tacked it up on my wall, and, suddenly, I connected and off I went...” the artist tells. “The colors and brush strokes danced together!”

She also features part of her tree series in the acyrlic “Arboresque.” The collage is made from cut pieces of paper and scraping the painting on top.

“I may start with an idea,” Chisolm tells, “but I allow the process to lead me on a journey.

Sometimes this path is quite straight, but much of the time the path is winding, hilly, and fraught with both dangers and delights.”

Chisolm became enamored by art at the young age of 9. She found a wooden box in her family’s attic. The treasure inside consisted of oil paints, brushes and a painting of a dog. “I kept it hidden in my room,” she says. “It turned out to be my Dads possessions. He gave up painting to go to work at a real job, right after I was born.”

She also would sneak into her uncle’s art studio when she visited her cousins—a place well-known to be off-limits to the children. “I was mesmerized!” she tells.

Chisolm followed in her family’s passion and

After college, wherein she graduated with a bachelors degree in studio arts with a major concentration in photography and film, she started her first job for PBS television, doing their graphic works and illustrations. But she always loved the “idea making” aspects of the job best. “Creating quick sketches to ‘sell’ my ideas to clients,” as she describes. She was worked in watercolor/Gouache, cut paper, markers and the like until 1987. The computer took over the industry, and when Photoshop hit the market, the new illustration software combined her love for fine art and design. “I thought I was in Heaven!” she exclaims.

In ‘97, she expanded into painting once again—oils, acrylics, pastels, mixed-media.

She went on to teach at Northern Virginia Community College and in DC before moving to Hampstead, NC, five years ago when her husband decided to retire. She continues to teach privately in her studio.

“I love to draw, and graphite, charcoal and a sketchbook are my trusted companions,” Chisolm says. “I still occasionally work on a computer, but I enjoy making a mess in my studio experimenting with materials.”

After WAA’s current show, she has plans to visit a friend in Arizona and take on a different landscape from the coastal South: the desert.

“Arizona is beckoning me!” she admits. “I used to live in Colorado and was inspired by the terrain and colors of the entire area. So we will see [what comes of it].”

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Walk through secret gardens and artful landscapes at 2019’s Azalea Garden Tour, April 5-7 BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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aura McCabe has been counting down to this weekend’s Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Garden Tour for a while now. Literally, she’s been posting photos of the developing landscape around her family’s home almost daily on Facebook. “She’ll post something when she’s not having a meltdown,” her husband Duncan quips.

“Exactly!” Laura agrees with a laugh— “when things just don’t seem to be going the way they should be.”

Roughly 3,500 people will descend upon the McCabes’ New Orleans Place home over the course of three days, April 5-7. Ten other gardens will be featured along the tour, which opens with a free ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, 10 a.m., at the home of Steve and Linda Smits (1925 S. Live Oak Parkway). Immediately following the ribbon cutting, Cape Fear Garden Club will serve punch and over 5,000 homemade cookies at the Azalea Queen’s Garden Party at the Smits’ garden.

While most of the tour is self-guided, folks will need to board the ongoing trolley at Harbor Way Gardens (Seawater Lane) to visit the Secret Garden on the list (with the last trolley leaving at 4:30 p.m. daily).

It is the McCabes’ first year participating in the Cape Fear Garden Club’s largest fundraiser. Laura’s theory is it’s the best year to join because of perfect spring weather (though, they’ve been prepping since December)—and the fact most gardens look pretty impressive, considering the damage sustained after Hurricane Florence. In fact, the McCabes had multiple felled pine trees to clear. But, now, almost every inch of what could be a mini-nature preserve comes to life with vibrancy, life and art.

The McCabes moved to Wilmington in 1997, and like many gardening enthusiasts, have since collected several ideas and inspirations throughout the years leading to their tour debut. It’s a lot of hard work to prepare for the garden tour, and there’s a five-year waiting period before a garden can reappear.

“Paul Hill was at one home about two years ago and we fell in love with his metal heron sculpture,” Laura notes. The McCabes secured a bird sculpture to oversee one of three of water features. “We’d always ride [on tandem bike] through the gardens, going ‘God, I wonder if we’d ever be good enough.” Thus, it’s only fitting they have life-size “Ribbits” by

“No one knows what it is,” Laura notes, “it blooms lovely yellow flowers, so it’s intended to be a ground cover— and you have to cut it back in the winter.”

Andy Cobb featured on their garden path, riding a tandem bicycle, nonetheless. It’s a way for the McCabes’ personalities and experiences to be commemorated in their gardens. Their travels are also represented, as seen in glass sculptures of koru unfurling ferns in the rain garden, inspired by their trips to New Zealand.

“Two years ago at Airlie Gardens they had the ‘Imagination Exhibit’ by Matthew Leavell.” Laura points to a 5-foot-8-inch metal flower. “[‘Whimsey Flowers’] was on display, and then we com- TANDEM RIBBITS: Unique sculptures are missioned a second [similar] spinkled throughout the McCabes’ garden... one that’s in the backyard.”

A massive, well-used steel fire pit comes from South Carolina’s Carolina Kettles. Duncan reads its inscription: “Here’s to nights we will never remember with friends we will never forget.” A 360-degree waterfall by Josh Rickards is from Creative Cascades, and a large fish statue Laura picked up from Hong Kong years ago is at its center.

Laura stops to note the patches of grass they just sprayed with a nitrogen fertilizer to “green up” for showtime. “Normally I’m not a grass person,” she admits. “Duncan cuts it with a weed eater and that’s more than enough. But people kind of cheat a little bit and put down a perennial rye in the fall or the winter.”

Laura and Duncan have planted camellias and native oak leaf hydrangeas, which are pollinator friendly.

They’re perfect for the three busy bee hives located in the very back half of the lot, cut off from the main garden tour. It is also where “the girls” from their brood of chickens graze and scratch.

nature and art walk this weekend. Find them and other stops on the CFGC Azalea Garden Tour at capefeargardenclub.org.

Tickets are now only available at Friday’s ribbon cutting and each garden during the tour—if not sold out.

The Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Garden Tour has raised more than a million dollars over 61 years. Proceeds benefit beautification and horticultural efforts in New Hanover County, fund UNCW and CFCC scholarships, as well as conservation efforts at Battery Island, a National Audubon Society Bird Sanctuary.

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A new Blue Sky Vine is starting to come up in front of Duncan’s woodwork shop, while the old vine—though brittled and browned—remains.

Of course, their white and fuschia azaleas are in full bloom. Some “picky folks” might catch on to some imperfections with a gardenia or an offness to any number of plants. However, the McCabes are self-ascribed “opportunistic gardeners.” “If something wants to grow we let it,” Duncan says.

Laura’s garden guru friends, like Carolyn Thomas from Gardens by Design and Nina Brown from Stone Garden, have been indelible points of contact in her preparation for the tour. “[Carolyn] and I are both on the [Friends of the Arboretum] board,” Laura says. “She has come over and offered all sorts of free advice.”

The McCabes will have labels for their plants, ornate grasses and flowers, like the St. John’s-wort around their palm tree out front. It often stumps people.

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The 72nd Azalea Festival packs five days of fun across Wilmington

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BY: SHEA CARVER

here’s no hiding from it during the first (sometimes second) weekend in April: The NC Azalea Festival takes over all of Wilmington but especially downtown. The port city gains a lot of economic stimulation from five days of celebrating a flower that only peeks its deep fuschia, pink, white and red blooms a few weeks every spring (though, in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence and early warm temperatures, we oddly had some bushes reseeding and blooming in November across town). But, more than celebrating a flower, the NC Azalea Festival has been going strong for more than half a century in an effort to stimulate our local economy—$51 million, to be precise.

With it comes multitudes of volunteer efforts to put on the festival, from the city, nonprofits, area organizations, celebrities, and, yes, Azalea belles. They all work to-

ward showcasing the beauty and hospitality of spring in the South, and there are plenty of ways to take part in the annual festivities.

Art show, music, garden and home tours, a parade, fireworks ... well, allow us to go down the list.

OLD SCHOOL CONCERT April 5, 7 p.m., $45 Wilson Center, CFCC, 703 N. 3rd St. While the Old School Concert typically showcases favorite R&B throwbacks at Azalea Fest, it welcomes stand-up comedian Rickey Smiley in 2019. Smiley is known for his prank calls and being a columnist on Dish Nation, but his popularity comes as host of the Atlanta-based “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.”

STREET FAIR, MULTICULTURAL STAGE AND CHILDREN’S AREA April 6-7, all day, Free Market, Water and Front streets More than 250 vendors line up along the streets of downtown Wilmington to peddle everything from giant turkey legs and deep-

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MARCHING INTO APRIL CELERBRATIONS: The annual NC Azalea Festival Parade will begin on Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. and will last until 12:30 p.m., featuring marching bands, the Azalea Queen Court, local businesses, organizations and politicians, plus lots of fun character balloons. Courtesy photo

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fried Twinkies, to homemade candles, artwork, carved woodworks, clothes, jewelry and more!

In the Cotton Exchange, facing Water Street, will be the children’s area with fun activities and games. Plus, the stage will feature a children’s variety show, lots of local dance troupe performances, area nonprofits and more. Saturday shows begin at 12:30 p.m. and last 30 minutes each through 6 p.m.; Sunday performances take place 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Located at the corner of Market and 2nd streets is the Multicultural Stage. Folks will be able to see dances from various groups representing all sectors of the global community, from China to Ireland, Africa to India. The “Multicultural March of Nations” takes place during the Azalea parade as well and will feature multiple ethnic marchers, performers and band members dressed in authentic traditional costumes and a float draped with International flags.

AFTER GARDEN GET-DOWN April 5, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., Free Bluewater, 4 Marina St. The Azalea Festival’s most anticipated event is the annual Garden Party at Airlie. For those who can’t score tickets, well, Bluewater is here to allow everyone a chance to wear their best hats. The After Garden Get Down

is hosted dockside and will feature a meet-ngreet with Queen Azalea, 2:45 p.m., plus live music from Uptown Easy from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

It’s free to attend, but folks who want the whole experience can purchase VIP tickets, which include a ticket to the garden party, first-class transportation to and from the event, plus a three-course meal at Bluewater, good to use throughout the month of April ($290 at etix.com).

CHALKFEST April 5, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., Free Going Local, 208 N. Front St. New to 2019 is a competition in Chalkfest—wherein area high-school students showcase their creative skills and compete to win. Held on Front Street between Chestnut and Grace, all ages are welcome to showcase their best street art, whether fun imagery or inspirational messages.

AZALEA FEST HOME TOUR April 6, 12:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.; April 7, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. • Various locations $40 at Eventbrite.com From antebellum homes to craftsman-style bungalows to Italianate structures in historic downtown, Carolina Place and Carolina Heights neighborhoods, there is a variety of architecture and décor to see on the annual Historic Wilmington Home Tour. Taking place

both Saturday and Sunday during Azalea Fest, visitors will be able to tour through 10 homes.

The official ribbon-cutting kicks off at the Governor Dudley Mansion at 12:30 p.m. on April 6, with city and county dignitaries and the Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Belles and more to open the tour. Boombalatti’s will set up their ice cream truck at the parking lot of Temple Baptist Church at 1801 Market St. to give away free ice cream treats to ticket-holders while supplies last. Tickets are good for both days of the tour so folks can explore at their leisure.

Eventbrite receipts must be presented at any house on tour to exchange for a ticket.

All stops are listed on the ticket, plus full list neighborhood maps will be handed out to participants.

MGC PARADE MILE April 6, 8:30 a.m., $15-$20 to participate Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. www.parademile.com Local law firm McAngus Goudelock & Courie, Go Time and the North Carolina Azalea Festival welcome runners to take on a portion of the parade route on 3rd Street, starting and finishing in front of the parade reviewing stand. Proceeds from the race will go to the Jo Ann Carter Harrelson Center, which provides spaces and services to local nonprofits, including the reduction of downtown office

ganizations, nonprofits, businesses and more take to downtown’s streets.

It’s always free to watch unless you want reserved bleacher seating.

Festival bleacher tickets can be bought at the North Carolina Azalea Festival Ticket Office for $5-$8 in advance, $7-$10 on the day of.

SIGNED FOR HISTORY: Historic Wilmington Foundation’s Historic Home Tour takes place Saturday and Sunday during the festival. Courtesy photo

rent, paid utilities, parking and security, collaborative workspace with other nonprofits, networking opportunities, marketing opportunities, and more. Amateurs and competitive runners welcome, and encouraged to dress in their best seersucker suit or spring dress.

AZALEA FEST PARADE April 6, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Free 3rd Street, from Market to Bladen streets More than 100,000 viewers tune in each year live and via TV, phones, computers, for the annual Azalea Festival Parade. Floats, marching bands, horses, celebrities, the Azalea Queen and her court, community or-

BOXING TOURNAMENT April 6-7, all day, Free Wilmington Convention Center, 515 Nutt St. National and international boxers have been coming to the Azalea Fest since 1978. Boxers of all age groups and levels take to the ring. Three age groups—ages 8-16, 17-34 and master boxers, 35 and up—compete in six divisions, from 55 to 201 pounds. Queen Azalea and other VIP guests will be in attendance.

Boxer entry fee is $10 online and $20 for walk-ins.

COIN SHOW April 6, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; April 7, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Free Elks Lodge, 5102 Oleander Dr. Currency of all kinds will be presented by 30 dealers from several surrounding states who will appraise, buy, sell and trade coins and other numismatic items. Free foreign currency will be given to kids, and there will

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SHAG CONTEST April 6, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., $1 Hotel Ballast, 301 N. Water St. Put on those loafers and prepare to shag the day away as part of the annual contest held on the Riverwalk in the ballroom of Hotel Ballast. There will be shag demonstrations, line dancing, and contest, plus social dancing! Contest is 12:30-6 p.m. with breaks of open dancing and awards closer to 7 p.m.

FIREWORKS April 6, 9 p.m., Free Water Street, along the Cape Fear River Boom, pow, sparkle, sizzle, boom! It’s the prettiest sky show outside of July 4th!

Azalea Festival Firework Show will light up the dark night and river, but be sure to arrive early because the crowds and parking are insane all weekend.

FESTIVAL FINALE April 7, 4-7 p.m., Free Bluewater, 4 Marina St. After five days of blooms, queens, music, gardens, antebellum architecture and more, the 72nd Azalea Festival will call it a wrap at Bluewater for the finale. Entertainment, food, booze, and giveaways will be on dock.

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AZALEA QUEEN CORONATION Apr. 3, 3pm: Queen’s Coronation is an annual event where the Queen is officially crowned the North Carolina Azalea Festival Queen Azalea. In attendance are the Festival Celebrity Guests as well as: City Officials, Board Members, and Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Belles. After the Coronation we have an exclusive free Meet and Greet with all of our celebrities and the Queen…this is your chance to meet the Queen and the Celebrity Guests!

Parking will be at Legion Stadium. Shuttles

will run noon-5pm, from the lot to Greenfield Lake on a loop. Cash only; concessions will be available throughout the event! Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, 1941 Amphitheater Dr.

VERIZON E-WASTE RECYCLING Apr. 4, 7:30am: Verizon employees and contractors will help residents get rid of their unwanted electronics and other household items in an environmentally friendly manner—free and open. It’s part of Verizon’s commitment to protect and preserve the environment by enabling employees and the public to be green at work and at home. Items eligible to be recycled can include glass, plastics and

aluminum cans; laptop and desktop comput3601 Converse Dr. ers; CRT (cathode ray tube) and LCD (liquid AZALEA FEST GARDEN TOUR crystal display) monitors and televisions; comCape Fear Garden Club Azalea Garden Tour puter cables, mice and keyboards; gaming is sponsored by the Cape Fear Garden Club, consoles; telephones and answering machines; Inc. The tour has been featured in Southern Livstereo and audio equipment; paper shredders; ing and is one of the longest-running and most alarm clocks; printers; cameras; conferencing popular garden tours in the South. Profits from equipment; remote controls; earphones; small the Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Garden electronic appliances (such as coffee makers, Tour are reinvested in the community as beautoasters, toaster ovens and can openers); mitification and horticultural grants within New crowave ovens; vacuum cleaners; and elecHanover County, scholarships at the University tronic toys without batteries. Hard drives will not of North Carolina Wilmington and Cape Fear be wiped, and all batteries should be removed Community College, and conservation efforts prior to turning in any items. John Dorn at john. at Battery Island, a National Audubon Society dorn@verizon.com or 972-457-7742. Verizon, bird sanctuary. The club is rapidly approaching $1.2 million in donations to the community in the past 60 years. Various locations. Tickets: ncazaleafestival.org/event/cape-fear-gardenclub-azalea-garden-tour.

AZALEA FEST CHALKFEST Apr. 5, 2pm: Join us for family-friendly fun chalking the sidewalks of downtown Wilmington! Create fun designs or inspirational messages to share with the Street Fair guests over the weekend! All ages are welcome to fill the streets of downtown with your beautiful chalk artwork. Bring your own chalk! Check-in at Going Local will be open from 2-4, with chalking lasting until 5pm. Event held on Front Street between Chestnut and Grace. Chalk Challenge as a new component to ChalkFest this year!

The Chalk Challenge contestants will be artists from the New Hanover County High Schools competing for a chance to win! Come out and cheer on your favorite artists as they add beautiful art to the streets of downtown! 208 N Front St. AZALEA FEST STREET FAIR Apr. 5-7: Waterfront Street Fair features plenty of entertainment with special areas such as the Children’s Area, Multicultural Area, and Music & Beer Garden! The Waterfront Street Fair provides an array food options and shopping opportunities with over 250 vendors. Front and Market sts. Children’s area is at Cotton Exchange. Guests enjoy family-friendly vendors, hands-on activities, and performers on the Wilmington Health Stage. Multicultural stage is a family-friendly celebration that showcases different cultures flourishing in the greater Cape Fear.Authentic costumes, dance, and music of some of our best ethnic performing groups and bands, from contemporary and classical music from China, to the Middle East, Mexico, Polynesia, Hawaii, Japan, Latin America, Ireland, and beyond. Also on Saturday morning, the “Multicultural March of Nations,” featuring multiple ethnic marchers, performers, and band members dressed in authentic traditional costumes and a float draped with International flags. See the parade page for more info: ncazaleafestival.org.

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MAY 18 1pm - 11pm

ON THE WATER AT GALLANTS CHANNEL IN BEAUFORT, NC Hiss Golden Messenger, No BS! Brass, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Stop Light Observations, Lilly Hiatt, Kamara Thomas Plus Many Others!

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congratulations to the 2019 nominees Jessica Aguilar Maggi Apel & Vicky Janowski Karen Barefoot Amelia Batts Jocelyn Beam Anna Bradshaw Bridget Brewster Marissa Bryant Deb Butler Jenny Callison Jessica Cannon Lydia Clopton Louise Coggins Alyssa Creech Cori Dixon Emily Dixon Reilly Dumproff Veronica Edge Maggie Evans Sophie Farriss Elizabeth Felts Christi Ferretti Gina Fimbel Samantha Fisher Amy Gilman Lauryn Gori Cordelia Green Claudia Gregory Lara Hamlet Dr. Sharrie Hanley Alisa Harris Adrienne Hayes-Singleton

Kathleen Holland Krista Holland Melodie Homer Michaela Howells Kristy Hubard Ellison Hunter Nancy King Katrina Knight Elizabeth Koonce Stephanie Lanier Summer McPherson Lynn O’Connell Jacqueline Olive Mikala Parnell Lori Poole Tammy Proctor Tammy Pruden Audra Rackley Jordyn Rascoe

Kathleen Rich Dr. Donyell Roseboro Sheri Shaw Susan Sinclair Kathryn Soderman Eve Sparks Christy Spivey Andrea Stough Summer Tanbouz Lela Thompson Yvetta Thompson Amy Thornton & Pepper Capps Hill Dr. Khadijia Tribie Dr. Betsy Weinberg Julie Wilsey Veda Wilson Sabra Wright Janae Young

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AZALEA FEST BEER AND MUSIC GARDEN AZALEA FEST FIREWORKS Apr. 5-7, 6pm: Wilmington Grill Music Stage & Apr. 6, 9pm: A favorite festival event, the fireBeer Garden is a great place to catch tunes day works are presented over the majestic Cape and night. Entry is free. Beverages available for Fear River on Saturday of the North Carolina purchase and outdoor games on site. Listen to Azalea Festival. Come early to pick out your your favorite local and regional musicians playbest viewing spot! Downtonw ILM, on the Cape ing a variety of rock, blues, and folk. WilmingFear River. ton Grill is hosting a raffle all weekend on one AZALEA FEST HOME TOUR of their Cape Fear Deluxe Grills with a value Apr. 6-7, The Historic Wilmington Foundation of $2287. Friday, April 5: 6:30-8pm: Chatham is proud to present the 2019 Azalea FestiRabbits; 8:30-10:30pm: Bibis Ellison. Saturday, val Home Tour! The tour will be on April 6-7, April 6: 12-1:30pm: DE-Evolution; 1:30-2:30 2019, and includes ten homes in three historic pm: Haley Banc; 2:30-3:30pm: Nimara and the Wilmington neighborhoods: Downtown, CaroWay Back; 3:30; 4:45pm: Joshua Ward; 4:45lina Place, and Carolina Heights. Architectural 5:30pm: Cassiopeia Duo; 5:30-7:30pm: Mike styles include Neoclassical Revival, CraftsBlair and the Stonewalls; 7:30-8:30pm: Tiki man Bungalow, Italianate, Colonial Revival Torch Trio; 8:30-11pm: Navy Band Northeast. and more. Ribbon-cutting ceremony will be Sunday, April 7: 1-2pm: UNCW Battle of the at 12:30pm on April 6 at the Governor Dudley Bands Winner: Tennis Elbow; 2-2:30: Elena Mansion downtown. Local ice cream purveyWoodard; 2:30-3:30pm: Cheyenne Champion ors Boombalatti’s will set up their truck at the and Friendly Fire; 3:30-4pm: Elena Woodard; parking lot of Temple Baptist Church on Market 4-5pm: Tumbleweed Salt Harbor Designs, 15 Street and give out free ice cream to tour ticket 2nd St. holders, while supplies last. Tour tickets are MGC AZALEA FEST PARADE MILE $35 and available online now. Later in March, Apr. 6, 8:45pm: Run one of the most unique tickets will also be available at select Harraces in the world, a one-of-a-kind 1 mile run ris Teeter stores, Ivy Cottage and other local along the Azalea Festival Parade route. The shops. Additionally, tickets can be purchased race takes place ahead of the 2019 Azalea on April 6-7 at any house on the tour for $40.

Festival Parade in front of an anticipated 50,000 tinyurl.com/HWFhometour. spectators! Proceeds from this event go di- HARP DAY rectly to The Harrelson Center of Wilmington.

Apr. 6, 10am: The Coastal Carolina Chapter The center is a NC nonprofit corporation that of the American Harp Society is hosting Wilmsupports and partners with other nonprofits in ington Harp Day 2019. Two workshops will the community. To register visit: https://its-gobe held from 10:00 AM until 2:30 PM led by time.com/azalea-festival-parade-mile. Parade Frank Voltz, harpist from Winston-Salem, NC. Grandstand at City Hall, 102 North Third St. The first session, Geography of the Harp, will

teach string and finger spacing to improve your playing and is for all levels, beginners to advanced. Second workshop, Cascading Arpeggios, will focus on intertwining arpeggios and glissandos for breath-taking performance.

This workshop is geared for intermediate and advanced level musicians, but beginners are also encouraged to attend. Participation in the workshop requires a harp, harp bench or chair and music stand. The workshop is $20 for members of the Coastal Carolina Chapter of the American Harp Society and $30 for nonmembers. Lunch will be provided. Parking is free. Pre-registration is required at www. coastalcarolinaahs.com. Following the handson workshops, representatives from Virginia Harp Center will be available with music and strings for purchase and to make minor lever harp repairs. Anyone interested in purchasing a harp should contact the Center prior to the event at 804-378-3761. At the conclusion of the workshops, Frank Voltz will perform a harp concert at 7:00 PM at the church. The concert is free and open to the public. Lutheran Church of Reconciliation, 7500 Market St. AZALEA STOP THE VIOLENCE FEST Apr. 6, noon: We encourage everyone to come show support to to uplift community economics by stopping the violence. There will be fun for the entire family; economical information,and commmunity entrepreneurship. Listen as the community speaks. We will provide fun activities for the kids. Support local vendors and entrepreneurs with food, ventage items, real estate information and healthy options etc.

Also we will have a talent showcase and a live concert. MLK Center, 401 South 8th St. AZALEA FEST FINALE Apr. 7, 4pm: Festival finale is a free, familyfriendly event with food, entertainment, and plenty of giveaways. Bluewater takes Sunday Funday to a new level at the best patio party in town! Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St. 2019 LEGISLATIVE LUNCHOEN Apr. 8, 11:30am: Your hard work payed off and we broke the supermajority in both the House and Senate. 2020 is the big prize when we take back the majority in the General Assembly. This session we have a lot more to achieve like Medicaid expansion, access to clean drinking water, and providing a living wage and housing opportunities for every hard working citizen. Join us for our joint legislative luncheon with updates about this session’s priorities from NC Representative Deb Butler and NC Senator Harper Peterson with our special guest, Secretary of State Elaine Marshall. Delicious chicken marsala, rice pilaf, and a spring mix salad will be served at the renowned Beam Room. Vegetarian options are available upon request. http://bit.ly/2O83gbh.

Harper Peterson, harperpetersonncsenate9@ gmail.com, to sponsor. Beam Room Catering & Events, 9 N Front St.

music OPEN-MIC AT TIDAL CREEK Comedians, singers, songwriters, poets, yodelers! Come out the co-op on Wednesday night & show us what you got! Free coffee & tea for all performers! Mic is yours from 6 pm until about 8:45! Hosted by the always enter-

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taining Bob Sarnataro, this open mic is a laid back, no pressure opportunity for performers of all kinds to stretch those creative muscles.

All ages welcome. Tidal Creek Co-op, 5329 Oleander Dr. JAZZ AT CAM 1st Thurs. through Apr, 6:30-8pm. Eight-concert series has individual seat sales are available for purchase: 910-395-5999. Enjoy dinner and drinks at the CAM Café (910-777-2363) before or after the concert. Café reservations are always suggested and appreciated. Apr. 4, Brian Miller. Admission: CAM/CFJS Members: $12, Non-members: $20. Students with valid college ID: $10. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St. TYLER FARR AND JOSH PHILLIPS Apr. 4, 7pm: The Azalea Festival is proud to bring Tyler Farr to the Main Stage! Tyler Farr’s a thinker, an observer of the human condition, a man in the middle of a surging testosterone country movement in today’s Nashville who insists on digging a little deeper, getting a little more real and owning how hard it can be. On Suffer In Peace, the son a Garden City, Missouri farmer opens his veins and examines the pain that comes from being truly engaged with living. Tickets: ncazaleafestival.org Cape Fear Community College, 701 N Front St. NAVY BAND NORTHEAST Apr. 4, 7pm: In support of Navy Week Wilmington, North Carolina, Navy Band Northeast’s Brass Quintet will perform a free public concert at the Scottish Rite Theate, 1415 S 17th St. HANK WILLIAMS JR. Apr. 5, 7pm: Azalea Festival Main Stage is proud to introduce Randall Hank Williams, commonly known as Hank Williams Jr. By the age of 10, Hank never had much in the way of a career choice. The choice wasn’t whether he’d sing, but what, how, and why. 20 gold albums, six platinum albums (one of which has sold more than five million copies) and 13 chart-topping albums later, he has been selling out massive venues for a longer period of time than his father spent on earth. Tickets: ncazaleafestival.org. Cape Fear Community College,701 N Front Street BRASS QUINTET Apr. 5, 7:30pm: In support of Navy Week Wilmington, North Carolina, Navy Band Northeast’s Brass Quintet will perform a free public concert at St Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 N. 16th St. ICE CUBE Apr. 6, 7pm: Actor, writer, producer, director, rapper, father – reigning renaissance king could be a good term to describe the one and only Ice Cube. Coming of age in 1980s Los Angeles, Cube experienced the roiling stew of street knowledge, sports fanaticism, and social injustice in a city at the forefront of hiphop’s expansion from local sound to global phenomenon. Twenty-seven years after N.W.A – the group Cube co-founded with Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, MC Ren, and DJ Yella – released their archetypal gangsta rap masterpiece Straight Outta Compton (Ruthless/Priority, 1989), the group’s 2016 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, with an introductory speech by their spiritual heir Kendrick Lamar, is a mark of how far Cube has come. Tickets: ncazaleafestival.org. Cape Fear Community College, 701 N Front St.

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Learn about one of North Carolina’s largest and most important predators. Join us for this one of a kind 50 minute cruise where you will get up close & personal with a gator. We will have a LIVE juvenile American alligator on board from the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, with their outreach educator. This is an opportunity for a close encounter with the alligator while learning all the fascinating facts about them & their habitat. The alligators are fascinating & intriguing and lives in the local waters here. North Carolina is the northernmost location for the American Alligator.

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Laid back craft beer and wine bar with a fantastic selection of both local & national craft beer and wine MONDAY: Beer Flights $5, Select Glasses of Wine $5, 2 Drinks & a Veggie Wagon Cheese Tray $20 EVERY OTHER TUESDAY: Open mic, 7pm (Jan. 8 & 22, Feb. 5 & 19, Mar. 5 & 19)

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

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UKULELES UNITE Apr. 6, 7pm: Come hear Masonboro Parlor, Karen Callaway and friends, the Unresolved String Band, and Winter Park Presbyterian’s Ukulele Choir in a free concert. Bring your ukulele and join the sing/strum-a-long at the end of the concert. Winter Park Presbyterian Church, 4501 Wrightsville Ave. CAPE FEAR CHORALE Apr. 7, 4pm: Cape Fear Chorale as it continues its 20-year Anniversary Celebration with Sparkling Choral Gems - featuring Choral music of many styles and genres. Including Broadway favorites, well-loved spirituals, and classical songs as well as some hidden gems we’ve polished up just for you! Admission is Free.

Come support your local chorale in celebrating its 20th year! Kenan Auditorium, 601 S College Rd.

theatre/auditions SHAKESPEARE BRUNCH TheatreNOW hosts monthly Shakespeare brunch, abridged readings of one of the Bard’s classic plays. Next one is “Comedy of Errors,” Sun. Mar. 24, noon. $20 ($8 reading only). Reserved seating. Doors open at 11:30am. $5 of every ticket sold will go to a local Shakespeare educational outreach program. Brunch & dessert with choice of entrée included in ticket.

Drinks and gratui”; May 19: “All’s Well That Ends Well”; June 16: “Hamlet”; June 21: “Midsummer Night’s Dream”; Aug. 18: “Romeo & Juliet”; Sept. 22: “Two Gentleman of Verona”; Oct. 27: “Richard III”; Nov. 17: “Winter’s Tale.”

TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.

THE REVOLUTIONISTS April 4-7, & 11-14, 8 p.m. or Sun., 3 p.m. Big Dawg presents “The Revolutionists” by Lauren Gunderson.In this Wilmington premiere, four beautiful, badass women lose their heads in this irreverent, sassy “hold on to your seat” comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, former queen (and fan of ribbons) Marie Antoinette, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle hang out, murder Marat, and try to beat back the extremist insanity in 1793 Paris. The grand and dreamtweaked comedy is about violence and legacy, art and activism, feminism and terrorism, compatriots and chosen sisters, and how we actually go about changing the world. Tickets are $18 Thursday nights, $25 general admission, $22 seniors/students/military and can be purchased by calling 910-367-5237 or visiting www.bigdawgproductions.org. Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle St. SHATTERING PERCEPTIONS Made up of students enrolled in UNCW’s COM 211, the students create a show from the ground up surrounding personal stories of social justice. This year’s show illuminates students’ experiences with topics including anxiety and depression, body image, sexual harassment, anti-Semitism and assault, and illness and disability stigma. It’s created through autoethnography, a research method that analyzes culture and identity through reflecting upon the lived experiences that become the stories we remember and tell others to understand the world around us. The priority of the process is a create research data that is relevant, accessible and engaging for gen-

eral audiences. Students are able to assess the success of their project by going beyond the walls of the classroom to perform for local audiences. Dr. Julie-Ann Scott-Pollock, Professor, scottj@uncw.edu phone: 207-991-8393.

“Breakthrough: Shattering Perceptions” will take place in Leutze Hall, 125, at Old Books on Front Street on Tues, April 16.

SIX CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF AN AUTHOR April 4-7, April 11-14, 8pm; Sun., 2pm. Adapted by Steve Moulds from the original absurdist classic written in 1921, the piece begins normal enough with an ensemble of actors, a director and a stage manager in the midst of rehearsing a play when six unknown people wander onto the stage. The director is furious and demands an explanation and thus absurdity is on its way.

Admission: $6.00 for students $12.00 for seniors, UNCW employees, and alum $15.00 for general admission. UNCW CAB Theatre, 601 S College Rd. www.uncw.edu/arts DARKNESS Darkness By Gianluca Iumiento, Tale Næss, Albert Ostermeier, Kristin Eirkisdottir & Signjørn Skåde Directed by Paul Castagno April 4-7, 1114 North America Premiere MainStage Theatre Written collectively by five Nordic playwrights as part of the EU Collective Plays project, the play captures the Scandinavian notion of darkness and illuminates its kaleidoscopic juxtapositions, expressed in folk tales, Norse legends and in reference to the language and natural wonders of the Nordic landscape. It features music and videos created by artists in Scandinavia. Admission: $6.00 for students $12.00 for seniors, UNCW employees, and alum $15.00 for general admission. UNCW CAB Theatre, 601 S College Rd. www.uncw.edu/arts DAMN YANKEES Apr. 5-14, 7:30pm or 3pm, Sun.: Damn Yankees—Book by Douglas Wallop, George Abbott. Music & Lyrics by Jerry Ross & Richard Adler. Based on the novel The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant by Douglas Wallop.

Would you do anything to help your favorite baseball team win the pennant? In the Faustian baseball musical, Damn Yankees, Joe Boyd sells his soul to the devil to be the home run hitter that will guide his favorite team, the Washington Senators, to a win against those “damn Yankees.” Tickets: thalianhall.org. Thalian Hall, 301 Chestnut St. YAH CHOIR EASTER MUSICAL Apr. 7, 10:30am: Join us for our Morning Worship Service at 10:45 AM in the Sanctuary for our YAH Choir’s performance of their Easter Musical, “It Is Finished.” Calvary Baptist Church, 423 N. 23rd St. 12 ANGRY MEN PERFORMED BY 12 IMPASSIONED BY Sunday, April 7, 1-4pm: A reading of “Twelve Angry Men” from 12 Impassioned Women; adapted by Sherman L. Sergel, based on the teleplay by Reginald Rose, directed by Katherine Vernon, and produced by Alisa Harris, TheatreNOW. In association with the 12,000 Voices initiative to promote voter registration and a dialogue about being a voice in our justice system, with civic and voter information by the League of Women Voters of the Lower Cape Fear. The play was written in 1954, 19 years before women were allowed to serve on juries across all

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50 states. Produced by special arrangement with dramatic publishing, Woodstock, Illinois.

Tickets: theatrewilmington.com. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St

art MEET LOCAL ARTISTS Meet working artists, and see 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 Fri. ea. month. Art openings, artist demonstrations, entertainment and refreshments. Administered by the Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County, numerous venues participate. Full list: artscouncilofwilmington.org LINE AND FORM Don’t miss the opportunity to see these two great North Carolina legacy artists - the father of Artsplosure and geometric colorist Bob Rankin of Raleigh paired with cubist color master Warren Dennis of Boone. Both gentlemen spent much of their lives teaching young people art, and as a result have left indelible marks on so many people and art in our state.

On exhibit through April 20. New Elements Gallery, 217 N. Front St. REFLECTIONS ON COLORISM Closes April 5. Exhibit investigates the history and trajectory of colorism—bias based on skin tone across races—through documentary and speculative works of art. The exhibit juxtaposes traditional, mainstream attitudes about complexion and other racialized features with imaginings of new narratives and alternative visions.

It is curated by Dr. Sarah L. Webb, creator of Colorism Healing, and professor of creative writing at the University of Illinois Springfield.

Because colorism is a form of degradation steeped in visual perception, engagement with visual art has been a necessary and fruitful evolution in the overall mission. Dr. Webb will discuss historical and contemporary imagery that has constituted colorism’s warped mirror and articulate how the exhibited artworks serve as speculative mirrors that offer alternative avenues of self-perception. CAB Art Gallery, 5270 Randall Pkwy. uncw.edu/cabartgallery THE JOY OF PLEIN AIR “The Joy of Plein Air: Laurie Greenbaum Beitc” will be presented by Art in Bloom Gallery at Pinpoint Restaurant in partnership with Checker Cab Productions. For Wilmington based artist, Laurie Greenbaum Beitch, painting is about the process of capturing the atmosphere and colors of serene and magical places. In her work, Laurie tries to evoke a mood, to create a feeling of light and of atmosphere by experimenting with different materials and techniques. Each of her gorgeous, velvety pastels are painted en plein air (the act of painting outdoors) so that she stay true to the location’s beauty, tranquility, and fragility. On exhibit through May 20. 114 Market St.

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TINY WORLDS Chelsea Lea’s “Tiny Worlds” on display at Waterline Brewery. This body of work explores imaginary places made inside cigar boxes.

Larger than life sculptures surround these miniature dioramas. www.ChelseaLeaMetals.com.

721 Surry St. BRAYERS, BRUSHES & COLOR PENCILS New exhibit of printmaking and drawings by artist David Norris, presented by Art in Bloom in partnership with Checker Cab productions at Platypus and Gnome. David (BFA from ECUs’ School of Art) has begun a series of monoprints that combine printing techniques with color pencils and lithograph crayons. They build on and compliment a long-standing series of regional cityscapes and landscapes done in watercolor and color pencil. He also works in other media ranging from black and white pen drawings to silverpoint, scrimshaw, linoleum block prints, collage. 910-769-9300 for dinner reservations. Platypus & Gnome, 9 S. Front St. CONNECTIONS New art by Brooks Koff, Michael Van Hout, and Virginia Wright-Frierson” features three renowned artists from Art in Bloom Gallery’s group of artists. These Wilmington-based artists have worked together on many projects including the Bottle Chapel at Airlie Gardens and are bringing new art to the gallery walls. The artwork will range from beautifully rendered oil paintings, to stained-glass mosaics, to incredibly detailed tie-wire sculpture of cats and fish.

Exhibit runs through May 4 with a reception on Friday, April 12, 6-9pm, to meet the artists. Art

in Bloom Gallery, 210 Princess St.

dance CAPE FEAR CONTRA DANCERS Come on out for two hours of energetic, contemporary American country dancing with live music. Dress cool & comfortable, soft-soled shoes. All ages. 2nd/4th Tues, 7:30pm. United Methodist, 409 S. 5th Ave. BABS MCDANCE CLASSES Group classes for all levels are designed for beginner, intermediate, and advanced dancers! We will begin the class with the basics and instruct you through a few exciting dance moves! Mondays, 7pm: International Rumba Class • Mondays, 8pm: Argentine Tango • Tuesdays, 7pm, West Coast Swing; 8pm, East Coast Swing. • Wednesdays, 7pm, Cha Cha; 8pm, Night Club Two Step • Thursdays, 7pm: Shag Level 1; 8pm, Shag Levels 2 and 3. All classesa are $10 per person, $15 per couple, $5 for military/students with ID. $5. Babs McDance Social Dance Club & Ballroom, 6782 Market St. OVER 50S DANCE Apr. 9, 7:30pm: Vlad will be selecting his best ballroom, social, and line dance music for your dancing pleasure. A mixer and line dance segment are part of the evening and add to the fun.

Couples and singles are welcome and the cost is just $8/person plus a finger food or 2 liter soft drink to share. Tim Gugan (910-620-8427).

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NO HOLDING BACK: Hari Kondobolu—whose comedy covers race, identity, inequality, and the LGBT community—will be performing four shows at Dead Crow Comedy Room in 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. slots on Friday and Saturday. Courtesy of The Ford Foundation

2222 S. College Rd. www.overfiftiesdanceclub.org.

comedy OPEN MIC 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.

GRUFF GOAT COMEDY First Wed. ea. month, Gruff Goat Comedy features Three Guest Comics Under a Bridge. No Trolls. Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Lane.

PRIMETIME COMEDY See some of NC’s best stand-up comedians in a world class venue! This month’s talented performers: Brett Williams, Cordero Wilson, Grant Sheffield, Louis Bishop, and Tyler Wood. Hosted by: Wills Maxwell. N Front Theatre (formerly City Stage), 21 N Front St. LUCKY JOE COMEDY SHOW First Sat. ea. month is free show at Lucky Joe Craft Coffee on College Road presented by 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. LIVE RIFFING AND VINTAGE TV Every Wed. join Dead Crow Comedy for improv night. Join local comedians for a TV party at Dead Crow! An interactive improvised comedy show. 265 N. Front St.

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DareDevil Improv Classes teach you the fundamentals of the funny! Learn to be more spontaneous, trust your instincts, and create one-of-a-kind comedy with an ensemble!

(And even if you’re not a “performer,” our classes are a great way to meet people and have a hella good time!) Details and sign-ups: daredevilimprov.com. Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St. DEAD CROW COMEDY ROOM Apr. 5-6, 7/9:30pm: Hari Kondabolu is a comedian, writer & podcaster based in Brooklyn, NY. In 2018, his Netflix special “Warn Your Relatives” was released and he was named one of Variety’s Top 10 Comics To Watch. Hari has released two comedy albums two albums, “Waiting for 2042” & “Mainstream American Comic” with the legendary indie rock label Kill Rock Stars. He has performed on The Late Show with David Letterman, Conan, Jimmy Kimmel Live, John Oliver’s NY Stand-Up Show, and is a regular on the public radio gameshow “Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me.” Hari has also appeared on such notable radio show. Tickets: . www.deadcrowcomedy.com. 265 N. Front St.

museums CAMERON ART MUSEUM On exhibit: “A Time When Art Is Everywhere: teamLab,” an art collective and interdisciplinary group of programmers, engineers, CG animators, mathematicians artists and architects, creates digital artworks that bridge art, science, technology, design and the natural world. Designs are immersive interpretations deeply rooted in Japanese art, aesthetic and history. Through Sept. 8, 2019. • Sunday Exhibition Tours: Explore, discover and discuss the art work currently on view with these docent-

led tours. Admission: CAM members, free; othHouse of Lower Cape Fear Historical Society ers, museum admission. CAM Café open and is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third St. serving delicious menu with full bar, 5pm-9pm. BURGWIN-WRIGHT HOUSE Tues.-Sun., 11am-2pm; Thurs. nights, 5pm18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum 9pm 910-395-5999. www.cameronartmuseum. in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is org. 3201 S. 17th St. the oldest museum house in NC, restored with CAPE FEAR MUSEUM 18th and 19th century decor and gardens.

Hundreds of toys and games are on view in Colonial life is experienced through historical PlayTime!—classics, like Lincoln Logs, toy solinterpretations in kitchen-building and courtdiers, an Erector set and a Mr. Potato Head, and yard. 3rd/Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last even old faves like wooden tops, blocks and tour, 3pm. 910-762-0570. www.burgwinwrightdolls. Remember those toys that, for whatever house.com. reason, we just had to have? Some of those BELLAMY MANSION fad favorites like the Rubik’s cube and 1960s One of NC’s most spectacular examples of Liddle Kiddle dolls are on exhibit along with antebellum architecture, built on the eve of toy figures from fast food kids’ meals. Explore the Civil War by free and enslaved black artoy history in custom label books. Play, create, tisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) and imagine in Cape Fear Museum’s newest physician, planter and business leader; exhibit, PlayTime! Engage with museum eduand his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821cators in these short, drop-in programs. Activi1907) and their nine children. After the fall ties change weekly and may include puzzles, of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops comgames, blocks, and more. Adult participation is mandeered the house as their headquarters required. Fun for all ages! Free for members or during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a with general admission • Camera Collections! museum, it focuses on history and the design With today’s smart phones and digital cameras, arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions photography is everywhere. Until the invention and an informative look at historic preservaof the camera in 1839, there was no way to intion in action. 910-251-3700. www.bellamystantly capture the environment around you. In mansion.org. 503 Market St. 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. SNAKE AND TURTLE FEEDING 86 cameras and 145 photographic accessories A brief presentation about the live animals on showcases changes in technology and styles, display in the events center and then watch from late 1800s-early 2000s. capefearmuseum. them feed. At least one snake and turtle will be com. $8/adults, $7/seniors, college & military, fed during the demonstration. Ages: 3 and up. $5/youth. CF Museum, 814 Market St. First Wed. of every month. Cost: $1. Halyburton

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WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM Park, 4099 S. 17th St. WB Museum of History, housed in the turn of LITTLE EXPLORERS the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve Ages 2-5: Bring your kids to the park and disand to share the history of Wrightsville Beach. cover nature through stories, songs, hands-on Visitors to the cottage will find a scale model activities, hikes and crafts. Your children will of Wrightsville Beach circa 1910, exhibits feadelight in the many nature themes we explore turing the early days of the beach including each month. Space is limited and pre-registraLumina Pavilion, our hurricane history and intion is required for these popular programs. $3/ formation about the interaction between the participant. What Does a Tree Need? Amazing people and our natural environment which Animal Acrobats, 4/11-12, 10-11am • Homey have shaped the 100 yr. history of WB. (910) Habitats, 4/25-26, 10-11am. Halyburton Park, 256-2569. 303 W. Salisbury St. \wbmuseum.

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CF MUSEUM LITTLE EXPLORERS WILMINGTON RR MUSEUM Fridays and Saturdays, 10am, free. Meet your Explore railroad history and heritage, espefriends in the Museum for fun hands-on activicially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered ties! Enjoy interactive circle time, conduct exin Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and acciting experiments and play games related to tivities for all ages, including historical exhibits, a weekly theme. Perfect for children ages 3 to full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively 6 and their adult helpers. Mar 22 & 23: Water Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts.

Worlds; Mar 29 & 30: Weather Wonders. Cape House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, Fear Museum, 814 Market St. facilities are fully accessible and on one level.

NATURE IN A NUTSHELL By reservation, discounted group tours, caTopics correlatw with the weekly Little Explorboose birthday parties, and after-hours meeters program theme. Our nature themes will be ings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mon. at brought to life through stories, songs, games, 10:30am, only $5 per family and access to hikes, and other hands-on activities. Please entire Museum. Admission only $9 adult, $8 dress for the weather(including closed-toe senior/military, $5 child, ages 2-12, and free shoes) to be ready for outdoor fun! This is an under age 2. 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634. www. extension of our current Little Explorers classes wrrm.org. for those who would still like to sign up for these LATIMER HOUSE popular programs. Space is limited and preVictorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the registration is required. $3/participant.. Wintery restored home features period furnishings, artWonders: 4/13, 10-10:30am, ages 2-5, $3/perwork and family portraits. Tours offered Monson. Day-use area right of Picnic Shelter # 2.

Fri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours Halyburton Park, 4099. S. 17th St. are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12. Latimer TEEN GAME NIGHT

Apr. 5, 6pm: Ages: 13-17, free. First Friday of month through May 3. Video and board games, other activities, refreshments. Pre-registration is required. MLK Center, 401 S. 8th St. 910.341.7866 www.wilmingtonrecreation.com.

SPRING EGGVENTURE Apr. 18, 9am-noon: Join the eggcitement at Halyburton Park. Programs and activities for the day inclulde Animal Eggs, and Nests. Egglympics, Story time, and Spring Nature Hike.

Space limited and pre-registration required.

Egg Hunts will take place at 9:30, 10:30, and 11:30 for children age 2-3-4-5- and 6-9. Total 9 egg hunts. $5/participant. Deadline: 4/11.

Halyburton Park, 4099. S. 17th St.

recreational WALK WITH A DOC Join us the 3rd Saturday 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. WB SCENIC TOURS Thurs., 10:30am: WB Scenic Tours birding boat cruise of Masonboro Island and Bradley Creek.

Guided eco-cruises are educational boat tours designed to increase conservation awareness about local wildlife and sensitive coastline habitats in New Hanover County. Topics explained

during the boat ride will include: salt marsh function, wetland plants, and strong emphasis on shorebird/water bird ecology and identification. Birding tours are best when scheduled at low tide. • Sunset Tour of WB, Thurs., 5pm: Sunset with Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours departs from the Blockade Runner Dock.

Routes vary with season, weather, and whim on the Basic Sunset Cruise but may include Masonboro Island, Bradley Creek, Money Island or some other combination. Water, marsh, Shamrock, sunset—it’s a simple combination but very satisfying. Also, from experience, this is the best time to sight dolphins in the bay.

RSVP: 910-200-4002 or wbst3000@gmail.com.

WB Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

HIKES AND BIRDING First Friday bird hikes, ages 5/up; free. 3/1, 4/5, 9-10:30am: Bird-watch around Halyburton Park the first Friday of each month. We’ll search for migrants, residents, and point out year-round species too. These walks are for beginner birders and all are welcome. Holly Shelter Gamelands, 4/11, 8am-3pm, 16 and up, $10. Halyburton Park, 4099. S. 17th St. FENCING TOURNAMENT Apr. 6, 9:30am: Cape Fear Fencing Association will be hosting the Lynn Krupey Memorial Iron Maiden fencing tournament. This is the only all women’s event fenced in North Carolina. Events fenced will be Open women’s foil at 9:30 am, Open women’s epee at 12:30 pm, and Open women’s sabre at 3:30 pm. Possible competitors should see the tournament listing on askfred.net. Spectators are free and very

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welcome. Tileston Gym, 5th and Ann streets AZALEA FIRECRACKER CRUISE Apr. 6, 7:30pm: Wind down after the Azalea festivities and join us for an exciting night on the river. This is the perfect way to celebrate the conclusion of Wilmington’s fun-filled North Carolina Azalea Festival. Sit back and relax as you take in the fresh air and cool evening breeze as we navigate the Cape Fear River. After enjoying an evening cruise, we dock for the majestic fireworks display signifying the end of the festival. Sip on a refreshing beverage of your choice and enjoy the hors d’oeurves as you wind down from the week’s festivities. Highlights: Captain’s reception at the dock at 7 p.m., with a complimentary Shoofly Punch; cruise the Cape Fear River for a scenic and relaxing 90 minutes; catered heavy hors d’oeuvres; fireworks show around 9 p.m.

Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S Water St BLACK HISTORY HIKE Apr. 11, 10am: Narrated by: Beverly Tetterton—From the MLK participants will travel on Church Street and then N on 7th to Red Cross where participants will learn about the African-American newspaper edited and published by Alex Manly and many other black history sites.

Please park in the MLK parking lot. Free.

Pre-registration is required. Meet at MLK Center, 401 S. 8th St. 910-254-0907

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available for purchase at the event for the Barnette, Naomi Hope, Martin Julia Desmond, author to sign. Stay for the best trivia and Delthea Simmons, and more. Cash bar. Gravwings in town with the BFG. “Crazy Beach” ity Records, 612 Castle St. has been featured in the Wilmington Star PHILIP GERARD News, encore, and Salt. Welborn was also Apr. 7, 3pm: Join Philip Gerard for the launch the featured author on WHQR’s Prologue of “The Last Battleground: The Civil War Book Series. “Crazy Beach Disc II is availComes to North Carolina.” Philip will share able on Amazon and locally at Old Books insights into his research and writing process on Front Street, Two Sisters Bookery, the and read from the book. Then Dargan Frierson Island Book Shop on Carolina Beach, and (bass and harmony) will join Philip as they perthe Federal Point Historical Society Muform Civil War songs. A book signing and reseum also on Carolina Beach. The book’s ception will follow the program. Philip Gerard is Facebook page is Crazy Beach Novel. professor of creative writing at the University of Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St. North Carolina Wilmington. His previous books REVOLUTIONARY POETS: REMEMinclude Down the Wild Cape Fear. Cameron BERING SAM SHARPE Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St., Weyerhaeuser Apr. 4, 7:30pm: A poetry reading and an Reception Hall. open mic at the Jamaica House in Wilmington. Home of the Perform Slam Movement, the Sam Sharpe Poetry Reading is dedicated to revolutionary thinkers performing revolutionary poetry for the ADULT CRAFTERNOONS people and to lovers of freedom expressNew monthly meet-up for adults who enjoy ing themselves. An open mic, so anyone crafting. Drop in on the first Monday afternoon can attend and participate. Jamaica Bar & of every month at the Northeast Library. A difGrill, 2206 Carolina Beach Rd. ferent usable craft project will be featured each month. Free program, with all supplies providFEMME SPEAK OUT ed by a Friends of NHC Library LEAD Award.

Apr. 5, 7:30pm: A curated performance Reserve spot on calendar at www.NHCLibrary. showcasing women and femmes on the org or 910-798-6371. Librarian Annice Sevett: mic, first Friday of every month, to learn asevett@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371. 1241 from, feel, and understand what the comMilitary Cutoff Rd. munity of women and femme voices has to say. $5 suggested donation. In sup- CRAFTEEN MINI GARDENS port of the Alt-Zalea events happening on Crafty teens are invited for snacks and minSaturday, we aim to provide an inclusive, iature garden making at Northeast Library. intersectional alternative to the Azalea Hands-on workshop is free but space is limFestival. Performes: Laura McClean, Blake ited. To make sure there are enough seats and

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LOCAL AUTHOR RELEASE: LR Welborn’s “Crazy Beach” series gets its second release on disc and will celebrate with a book launch at Hell’s Kitchen on Apr. 4, 6 p.m. Courtesy image

HAWK TALKS: HUMAN HEALTH PANEL Apr. 3, 7am: Explore career opportunities and job paths by listening to UNCW alumni and affiliates stories and networking with panelists and students with similar interest to yours.

Presented by Student Ambassadors, HawkTalks brings UNCW alumni and friends of the school back to campus to share key information about their path after college, insight into their field, and advice on how you can make yourself competitive for jobs after graduation.

This event will bring professionals from a variety of health fields including Angela Schaad from the CDC, Chris Hiller, the director of innovation for New Hanover Regional Medical, representatives from Mercy Ships and more!

A Q&A session and networking reception will follow the panelists’ presentations. CIS 1008, 601 S College Rd. IMPROVING HEART FAILURE CARE Apr. 3, 9am: Rachel Hayworth, MSN, RN, CHFN and heart failure program manager at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, will highlight strategies for increasing guideline-directed medical therapy compliance to improve heart failure patient outcomes. Topics such as evidence-based disease management, national quality metrics, federal incentivized pay-forperformance metrics, community health initiatives, specialty nursing certification improving patient outcomes, interprofessional collaboration, the American Heart Association’s Get With the Guidelines-Heart Failure registry and patient education strategies will be covered.

Participants will learn LEAN Methodology and nursing assessment skills. Space is limited.

Reserve your spot at https://chhsweek.eventbrite.com. UNCW, 601 S. College Rd. PHOTOVOICE: SUBSTANCE MISUSE IN OUR COMMUNITY Apr. 3, 10am: Photovoice is a process by which people can identify, represent and enhance their community through a specific photographic technique. Center for Healthy Communities is partnering with HEA 210—Substance Abuse Prevention students—to identify a substance use/abuse/addiction topic of interest.

Students will capture strengths and/or concerns in the community using photos and short captions to “tell the story” of substance abuse.

View their photographs and read their narratives as they build community and advocate for change. UNCW, 601 S. College Rd.

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TREATING TOBACCO DEPENDENCY Apr. 3, 3pm: Tobacco products cause more than 430,000 deaths each year in the United States. School of Nursing Associate Director for Graduate Programs and Professor Linda Haddad will outline the activities that healthcare providers can do to help a tobacco user.

Find out about the 5 A’s for interventions and other system changes that can increase cessation rates. Explore the most recent evidence on pharmacotherapy for nicotine dependence.

Space is limited. Reserve your spot at https:// chhsweek.eventbrite.com. UNCW, 601 S. College Rd. BOOK LAUNCH PARTY Apr. 4, 6pm: Pop a top and join in a celebration of the release of the second installment in the “Crazy Beach” book series with author L.R. Welborn. A limited number of books will be

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with all the parts, tools, and know-how provided to fix a broken screen to a working one! Our two hour Repair Cafe is a workshop that shows the basics of iPhone repair in a controlled environment, so you don’t have to worry about messing something up, or never putting it back together again. We’ll go over the 5 tools required for any iPhone repair, prepare instructions for your specific model iPhone, then show you how to properly open it, replace the necessary components, check for water damage or other potential problems. Finally, we’ll show you how to reassemble, and properly test for functionality! Seating is limited. Lead Tech Service, 225 S Water St, Ste D. eadtechservice.com BREAST HEALTH Apr. 4, 9am: What’s normal and what’s not in men and women? Many people believe that breast cancer is a “women-only disease” and only people of a certain age are at risk. Going Beyond the Pink Program Manager Joy Wade will educate participants about warning signs, practicing self-care and how to assess your own body. This interactive, fast-paced and fun workshop will educate both women and men on best breast health practices and advocacy for themselves and others. Space is limited.

Reserve your spot at https://chhsweek.eventbrite.com. UNCW, 601 S. College Rd. supplies, register on calendar, NHCLibrary. org. 910-798-6371. NHC NE Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. DIY IPHONE FIX Sundays through May, 1pm: A short workshop,

MCLEAN ON THE MIC: Athenian Press’ first Friday Femme Speak Out takes place at Gravity Records on Apr. 5 and will feature Laura McLean, among other female performers, in support of Alt-Zalea Fest; $5 donation. Photo by Shea Carver

FALL PREVENTION CLINIC Apr. 6, 10am: Every 13 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall. Multiple risk factors can contribute to falling and some can be modified or improved with proper evaluation. At this free clinic, participants will have their medications reviewed and blood

pressure checked when standing, sitting, and lying down. Balance will be tested and recommendations to help restore balance will be offered. Participants will also learn how to conduct a fall risk assessment of their homes.

Appointments are required and can be made by calling 910-962-3250. UNCW, Trask 115, 601 S College Rd. WHOLE HEALTH FORUM Apr. 8, 5:30pm: Free monthly forum on the 2nd Monday of each month where 3 local professionals will educate the public on different health and wellness topics. Light food and prizes! Raffles this month include gifts from each of our presenters as well as from our wonderful sponsors: Stacie Morrison True Health and Wellness, LLC. Jessicca Allison will be discussing the health benefits of local, naturally grown produce and how small local farms help the community. She will discuss the differences in farming practices that allow the small farmer to provide healthier and more sustainable food to the consumer. Ruthie Odom, Certified Spiritual Guide, Energy Healer, Meditation Instructor and Ensofic Ray/Reiki Practitioner: What is spiritual healing and why is it so popular?

Ruthie will help you choose a system that’s right for you. Glenn Cahn, PhD: Dr. Cahn is a clinical psychologist and will be talking about traumatic brain injuries, concussions, and subconcussions, what they are, how to recognize and treat them. Unity of Wilmington, 717 Orchard Ave. EXECUTIVE FUNCTION WORKSHOP Apr. 9, 6pm: Executive function is a set of mental skills that help get things done. It helps to

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Children (and adults) with learning differences struggle with executive function deficiencies.

This free public workshop will delve into the challenges students face and explore coping strategies to assist with these challenges.

Registration is required: hillschoolofwilmington.org/events/executive-function-workshop.

Hill School of Wilmington, 3333 Jaeckle Drive, Suite 140 FROM SEA TO PHARMACY Apr. 9, 6:30pm: Nature has provided the inspiration for many of today’s most important medicines. Yet the need for new drugs to treat diseases, such as cancer and antibiotic resistant bacterial infection, remains high. The world’s oceans are home to a majority of its biodiversity and a relatively new resource for natural product drug discovery. Dr. Paul Jensen, a professor in the Marine Biology Research Division at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego, and his research group is broadly interested in what microbes in the ocean produce natural products, where they live, why they make them, and how to better exploit them for useful purposes.

This includes addressing basic questions related to species concepts, biogeography, and chemical ecology while crossing over into applied research in the area of drug discovery.

UNCW Center for Marine Science, 5600 Marvin K Moss Ln. In The Burn Move: A Memoir (She Writes Press; October 2018), Renee Linnell shares the story of her quest for truth and peace, her nearly seven-year detour into hell at the hands of her spiritual teachers, and her ultimate awakening.

THE BURN ZONE Apr. 9, 7pm: Renee Linnell’s “The Burn Zone” (She Writes Press, 2018) is an exploration of how we give away our power to others when we feel alone, lost, seeking, or doubtful of our self-worth—and a guide on how we can ultimately emerge from intense trauma stronger than ever. Part inspirational story, part cautionary tale, this is a memoir for spiritual seekers and those who feel lost in a world that makes them feel like they don’t belong. Pomegranate

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LIFE IN BALANCE: A fall prevention clinic will take place Apr. 6, 10 a.m., at UNCW’s Trask room 115, with focus on participants’ medications, blood pressure, and equilibrium (balance test on standing, sitting and lying down), in an effort to prevent falls in older adults. Stock photo

Books, 4418 Park Ave. TEACHING ENVIRONMENTAL ED Apr. 30, 9am-4pm, 16 and up: Alligators Workshop: Alligators and humans are both occupying the same habitat in Southeastern NC. Program will discuss the behavior and biology of alligators. We will begin at Halyburton Park and then venture to Lake Waccamaw State Park to observe alligators in the wild. This workshop is led by educator Becky Skiba of the N.C. Wildlife Resource Commission. Cost: $10. Halyburton Park, 4099. S. 17th St.

clubs/notices BIKE NIGHT Bike Night at Mac’s Speed Shop, beer, bikes, BBQ. Featuring in concert: South Starr band playing great classic-southern R&R music!

Mac’s Speed Shop, 4126 Oleander Dr. GRAND OPENING AAFMAA Apr. 4, 4pm: America’s longest-standing military financial services not-profit, AAFMAA, is opening a new mortgage branch in Wilmington. This represents a unique opportunity for military families Wilmington area to access local mortgage and home loan support from an organization catered exclusively to the military community.Ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception with AAFMAA (1430 Commonwealth Dr., Ste. 202) team members as well as local representatives from Veteran’s Affairs. Open to media and local military families. Following the ceremony, a reception will take place at Waterman’s Brewery, 1610 Pavillion Pl. MASTER GARDENER PLANT SALE Apr. 11-13, 9am; 14, noon-5pm: Open to the public, during Wilmington’s prime growing season, this annual plant sale has become a mustsee for local and regional gardeners. Over 10,000 in-house and locally grown annuals,

perennials, herbs, vegetables, shrubs, trees and natives. Also available are handmade wooden accessories and advice from experienced master gardeners. New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr. www. nhcarboretum.org

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.

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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. AYCE OYSTER ROASTS AYCE Oyster Roast for $27.95 every Friday and Saturday from 4-10 pm. Add AYCE boiled and fried shrimp for an additional $9.95. Local oysters. Capt’n Bills Backyard and Grille, 4240 Market Street.

FREE WINE TASTING Sample some of the most delicious wines at SnS for free, with an optional $25 food pairing. Food pairings are designed specifically to go with each wine to bring out the fullest flavor of both. If you ever wanted to learn more about how to bring out the flavor of wine -n- food now you can experience a wonderful trip to flavor town. Benny Hill Jazz always starts at 7pm. Sweet n Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Place

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)

A mushroom shaped like a horse’s hoof grows on birch trees in parts of Europe and the U.S. If you strip off its outer layer, you get amadou, spongy stuff that’s great for igniting fires. It’s not used much anymore, but it was a crucial resource for some of our ancestors. As for the word “amadou,” it’s derived from an old French term that means “tinder, kindling, spunk.” The same word was used formerly to refer to a person who is quick to light up or to something that stimulates liveliness. In accordance with astrological omens, I’m making “Amadou” your nickname for the next four weeks.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

“Human beings are not born once and for all on the day their mothers give birth to them,” wrote novelist Gabriel Garcia Marquez. “Life obliges them over and over to give birth to themselves.” Here’s what I’ll add: As you mature, you do your best to give birth to ever-new selves that are in alignment with the idealistic visions you have of the person you want to become. Unfortunately, most of us aren’t skilled in adolescence and early adulthood, and so the selves we create may be inadequate or delusory or distorted. Fortunately, as we learn from our mistakes, we eventually learn to give birth to selves that are strong and righteous.

The only problem is the old false selves we generated along the way may persist as ghostly echoes in our psyche—and we have a sacred duty to banish those ghostly echoes. I tell you this, Taurus, because the coming months will be en excellent time to do that banishing.

Ramp up your efforts now!

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

“When spring came, there were no problems except where to be happiest,” wrote Ernest Hemingway in his memoir. He quickly amended that statement, though, mourning, “The only thing that could spoil a day was people.” Then he ventured even further, testifying, “People were always the limiters of happiness except for the very few that were as good as spring itself.” I bring these thoughts to your attention so as to prepare you for some good news. In the next three weeks, I suspect you will far exceed your quota for encounters with people who are “not limiters of happiness”—who are as good as spring itself.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

It’s time to prove Cancerians have more to offer than nurturing, empathizing, softening the edges, feeling deeply, getting comfortable, and being creative. Not that there’s anything wrong with those talents. On the contrary, they’re beautiful and necessary. It’s just for now you need to avoid being pigeonholed as

“Scallion,” though it’s “in there,”

a gentle, sensitive soul. To gather the goodies that are potentially available to you, you’ll have to be more forthright and aggressive than usual.

Is it possible for you to wield a commanding presence? Can you add a big dose of willfulness and a pinch of ferocity to your self-presentation? Yes and yes!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

General Motors manufactured the Pontiac Aztek from 2001 to 2005; it wasn’t commercially successful. One critic said it looked like “an angry kitchen appliance,” and many others agreed it was exceptionally unstylish. Later, the Aztek had an odd revival because of the popularity of the TV show “Breaking Bad.” The show’s protagonist, Walter White, owned one, and it motivated some of his fans to emulate his taste in cars. In accordance with astrological omens, Leo, I suspect something of yours may also enjoy a second life sometime soon. An offering that didn’t get much appreciation the first time around may undergo a resurgence. Help it do so.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

“Of all the female sins, hunger is the least forgivable,” laments feminist author Laurie Penny.

She’s referring to the hunger “for anything, for food, sex, power, education, even love.” She continues: “If we have desires, we are expected to conceal them, to control them, to keep ourselves in check. We are supposed to be objects of desire, not desiring beings.” I’ve quoted her because I suspect it’s crucial for you to not suppress or hide your longings in the coming weeks. That’s triply true if you’re a woman, but also important if you’re a man or some other gender. You have potential to heal deeply if you get very clear about what you hunger for and then express it frankly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Only one of Nana Mouskouris’s vocal cords works, but over the course of an almost 60-year career, the Libran singer has sold over 30 million records in 12 different languages. Many critics speculate her apparent disadvantage is key to her unique style. She’s a coloratura mezzo, a rare category of chanteuse who sings ornate passages with exceptional agility and purity. In the coming weeks, I suspect you will be like Mouskouris in your ability to capitalize on a seeming lack or deprivation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Your tribe is symbolized by three animals: the scorpion, the eagle, and the mythological phoenix. Some astrologers say the scorpion is the ruling creature of “unevolved” or immature Scorpios, whereas the eagle and phoenix are associated with those of your tribe who express the riper, more enlightened qualities of your sign. I want to put in a plug for the scorpion as being

worthy of all Scorpios; it is a hardy critter that rivals the cockroach in its ability to survive and even thrive in less than ideal conditions. For the next two weeks, I propose we make it your spirit creature.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Sagittarian novelist Gustave Flaubert declared it’s “our duty is to feel what is sublime and cherish what is beautiful.” That’s a demanding task to pull off on an ongoing basis. Maybe the best we can hope for is to feel what’s sublime and cherish what’s beautiful for 30-35 days every year. Having said that, though, I’m happy to tell you in 2019 you could get all the way up to 95 to 100 days of feeling what’s sublime and cherishing what’s beautiful. As many as 15 to 17 of those days could come during the next 21.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Sommeliers are people trained to perceive the nuances of wine. By sampling a few sips, the best sommeliers can discern facts about the type of grapes used to make the wine and where on earth they were grown. I think in the coming weeks you Capricorns should launch an effort to reach a comparable level of sensitivity and perceptivity about any subject you’re passionate about. It’s a favorable time to become even more masterful about your specialties—to dive deeper into the areas of knowledge that captivate your imagination.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Every language is a work-in-progress. New words constantly insinuate themselves into common usage, while others fade away. If you traveled back to 1719 while remaining in your current location, you’d have trouble communicating with people of that era. And today linguistic evolution is even more rapid than in previous ages. The Oxford English Dictionary adds more than a thousand new words annually. In recognition of the extra verbal skill and inventiveness you now posses, Aquarius, I invite you to coin a slew of your own fresh terms. To get you warmed up, try this utterance I coined: “vorizzimo!” It’s an exclamation that means “thrillingly beautiful and true.”

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

One of history’s most audacious con men was George C. Parker, a Pisces. He made his living selling property that did not legally belong to him, like the Brooklyn Bridge, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Statue of Liberty. I suspect you could summon his level of salesmanship and persuasive skills in the coming weeks.

I hope you will use your nearly magical powers to make deals and perform feats that have maximum integrity. It’s OK to be a teensy bit greedy, though.

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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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Two Libraries.â&#x20AC;? Walk the streets of your favorite novels, and stand where Oscar Wilde did when he lectured here. Saturdays, 1:30pm, Old Books on Front. 249 N. Front St. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1282390 INSIDERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TOUR Explore the history of community at Cape

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Free w/GA or membership. CF Museum, 814 Market St. GHOST WALK 6:30 & 8:30pm. Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Nightly tours, 6:30pm/8:30pm. Admission. Water & Market sts. RSVP rqd: 910-7941866. hauntedwilmington.com BELLAMY MANSION Guided tours start on the hour; self-guided tours start at any time. Mon. is only self-guided tours. Follow curved oyster-shell paths through our lush Victorian garden shaded by 150-yr.old magnolia trees. See the elegant main entrance surrounded by soaring columns and gleaming windows. Hear stories of Bellamies, as well as those of the free and enslaved black artisans who built the home and crafted intricate details throughout the house. Adults $12; senior and military discount, $10; students, $6; children under 5, free. Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St. MASONBORO SHELLING TOUR Explore Masonboro Island and discover the wonder of the Carolina coast. This tour option is ideal for families, birders, and nature enthusiasts. Masonboro Island is an 8.4-mile marine sanctuary island, renowned for its plant and wildlife diversity. Topics will include shell biology, native plant species, shorebirds, and bar-

rier island ecology. Adult $45 Child $25 RSVP: 910-200-4002. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

EARLY FLIGHT EXCURSION Apr. 5, 9am: Start your day on the water in search of wildlife and many of our feathered friends, while listening to interesting commentary about the rich history of this area. This close to 2 hour cruise is a rewarding experience as you learn about Wilmington and our precious wildlife, while enjoying a peaceful morning ride on our safe and relaxing catamaran. Visit our full bar for a freshly brewed cup of coffee or for the best Bloody Mary on the river. See osprey, alligators, sea turtles, and river otters, just to name a few. Bring your camera so you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget the untouched beauty of this early morning adventure. Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S Water St.

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 Thurs., 7pm. Needed: youth facilitators, especially those who are trained to work with kids, and speakers to talk about important topics. wpyg2016@gmail.com.

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. 910763-8134 MS SUPPORT GROUP Those with MS, families and friends welcome.

Meets 2nd Thursday each month, 7 p.m., 1st floor conference room, New Hanover Rehabilitation Hospital, 2131 S. 17th St., Wilmington (behind Betty Cameron Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital).

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