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have been pretty emotional about Richard III’s reburial. My friends, I think, have chalked this up to my general eccentric geekiness. Jock has moved into some delayed form of Stockholm Syndrome about the whole thing and keeps finding really obscure articles to send me on the topic. I think he decided to cede this particular topic to me after I corrected his misapprehension that Richard III was part of the Church of England.

“No, Richard was Catholic. Henry hadn’t created the Church of England yet. Remember Bosworth Field? Henry VII? Papa to Arthur (deceased) and Henry VIII? Reformation and all that? Which one us grew up in a common wealth nation again? 1066 and all that?” I instantly regretted the jibe at Canadian education. It’s like a hair trigger I can’t turn off.

“Yeah, but I don’t care as much as you do,” Jock said with a chuckle and went back to scratching the dogs.

“Sorry, sweetheart, I get carried away about this.”

“Carried away” is an understatement. I personally am baffled that there are people who have not followed every moment of this with baited breath. It’s shocking that anyone could have gone through the last two years of their lives not moved to tears by the rediscovery of Richard III’s corpse—or that somehow his funeral passed them by without a blip on the radar.

Could death tourism be the next big thing for Wilmington’s economy?

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“Yeah, well, you don’t know what the Kardashians are wearing this week,” Jock joked.

“No, medieval monarchy is my soap opera. And at the risk of being rude, I happen to think that the Plantagenets had a greater impact on the history of the world than the Kardaishans,” I said before pausing.

Jock gave me a raised eyebrow.

“Magna carta! Modern Parliament—to name but two—and furthermore, no Plantagenet has ever tried to sell me a credit card,” I said. “Though I do admit that, like the Kardashians, they were in sore need of hobbies.

I mean, basically, the War of the Roses could have been drastically shortened if they had just taken up model-ship building.”

“Or stamp-collecting,” Jock offered.

“You’re mocking me.”

“Of course, I am,” he conceded.

Joking aside, death tourism is big business—and for many people. Richard III’s rediscovery has been monumental. Just to recap: In 1485 Richard III died on Bosworth field, the last British Monarch to die in battle (yes, you read that correctly). His body was stripped, defiled, beheaded, and thrown on a horse (remember: “A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse!” Yep, that’s him. ). He got a battle mount (just not the way he was expecting) to be shown off as a battle prize, before he was quietly buried at the Church of the Grey Friars. Richard’s successor, Henry VII,

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was an unremarkable king except for two things: He founded the Tudor Dynasty, based on a very tenuous, possibly illegitimate, family connection.

And his second son, Henry VIII, went onto gain fame as the founder of the Church of England in the most elaborate and famous divorce case ever (Kardiashans, eat your hearts out). During the reformation, Henry VIII sacked the Catholic churches (hey, religion, money, and PR have long been bedfellows). Long story short: The Church of the Grey Friars, complete with Richard’s grave, disappeared. The last British king to die in battle was lost; no one could find the body.

Enter September 2012. After much research, triangulation and, believe it or not, intuition, Richard III’s grave was found under a parking lot in Leicester, UK. It was worldwide breaking news.

I will not “boar” you (inside Richard joke—look it up) with a detailed account of the last twoand-a-half years; we don’t have space for it. But there is myriad information about every aspect of the archeological investigation and the legal battle over where he would be buried.

Why would anyone care where he is buried?

Because there is big business in death tourism; just look at Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, the final resting place of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Peter Abelard and Héloïse d’Argenteuil, Balzac, Sarah Bernhardt, Chopin, Colette, Édith Piaf, and many more (actually, about 70,000 more). It is the most-visited cemetery in the world, with fans traveling literally from all corners of the globe to pay their respects to the famous people buried there.

Back in England, Holy Trinity, in Stratford Upon Avon, pays their maintenance bills from contributions made by visitors to their most famous resident: William Shakespeare, arguably the greatest playwright the English-speaking world has ever known and, ironically, Richard III’s slanderer. Once a year in April, thousands of people, including members of the Royal Shakespeare Company (though probably not Sir Derek Jacobi), and ambassadors from many nations, trek to Stratford. All of them must be fed, housed and transported. (Hear the ringing of cash registers?)

Though I have not had the privilege of attending that event, I have made a pilgrimage to Shakespeare’s grave. Without getting too personal, it is a moment seared into my memory that defies description. I remember what the air felt like on my face and how it smelled. Also, to be touristy and blunt, I did the whole Shakespeare Tour while I was there: to Anne’s cottage and to see a show (“The Tempest”). I ate four meals, stayed at a lovely bed and breakfast, bought presents for family, and probably spent a little over $900 in two days. I was but one pilgrim among the thousands who do the same, week after week, year after year.

I have one aunt who goes to visit her grandparents’ graves in another state every year.

Though, I am not really drawn to that kind of death tourism (my parents’ ashes are in my backyard where I can visit with them daily), there are many people who are. More than that, memorials to large-scale death (Tomb

of the Unkown Solider, war memorials, etc.) provide a gathering point for people to focus their emotions and share their grief in an acceptable location. People journey from all over the country to see the Vietnam Wall, to trace out loved ones’ names, to leave mementos, and to be in the presence of those who share the need. But every visitor needs the services of food and lodging.

So Richard III, forgotten for 500 years, found himself at the center of a massive court battle between the cities of Leicester and York. Why York? Because he was of the House of York (“Now is the winter of our discontent made glorious summer by this sun of York,” a play on words with sun and son). York was looking at the potential tourism from this burial and wanted a piece of the action (War of the Roses: Part Two). How much money are we talking about? Well, Leicester already has the “Richard III Vistor’s Centre: Dynasty, Death and Discovery.” So many people came to view the body during the week that Richard lay in state at the cathedral; the wait time to walk past the coffin was four hours. Just for comparison’s sake: Leicester is comparable to Raleigh in population.

Of course, this is what I am asking for at Christmastime. Jock just rolled his eyes.

“What is this a second goth period?” he laughed.

Eventually my pestering led to: “Isn’t there someone famous buried closer by that you could go visit?”

A fair question.

After a little outing, it led me to discover that Inglis Fletcher, one of my favorite writers, is buried in the National Cemetery on 20th and Market streets. In other words, she has rested two blocks away from me for most of my life!

After a bit of walking, I found Rose O’Neale Greenhowe and David Brinkley in Oakdale. Of course, I already spend a lot of time visiting with Thomas Godfrey (first playwright in the American colonies) over in St. James Cemetery; he’s real close to Harnett’s grave.

I think we are missing out on a great opportunity here. Oakdale certainly gets great press, but what do we need to do to get the tourists coming from every corner of the globe? Rose’s legend alone should command the visitors; I mean, look at all the Civil War tourism we get already. Maybe we need some sort of play or pageant about her? Or Cornelius Harnett, of American Revolution fame.

Wilmington was integral to the American Revolution, and Harnett’s grave easily could be the focus of more activities to commemorate him and draw admirers. I understand that British monarchs have a luster that the rest of us really can’t compete with, but it is amazing how much potential we have for death tourism here and that we do not appear to be making use of it. If York and Leicester can recognize the potential and be willing to go to court for the privilege of making money on Richard’s grave, perhaps we can better utilize the resources we have here.

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By: Mark Basquill

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y friend Sarah reminded me that Big Dawg Productions opens Ken Kesey’s masterpiece “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest” in May. “Nothing in Kesey’s work is as cuckoo as the wave of restoration of religious freedom acts,” I said. “The practice of Christian principles of charity, mercy and compassion surely needs restoration, but business has been booming for Christian churches in America since the Mayflower landed. How Christianity became a victimized religion is truly miraculous!”

“Big Dawg has Sunday shows.” Sarah smiled, “Go after church.”

I continued unfazed: “The first NC State senate bill introduced this year was to allow magistrates to opt out of marrying samesex couples. And state Senator Paul Stam recently introduced our own version of Indiana’s law. We could be heading toward Sharia law here.”

“To permit these laws would be to make the professed doctrines of religious belief superior to the law of the land, and in effect to permit every citizen to become a law unto himself,” Sarah thoughtfully asserted. “The right of free exercise does not relieve an individual of the obligation to comply with a valid and neutral law of general applicability.

Such exemptions could be a slippery slope to lawlessness.”

I smiled. “Whoever said that should be on the supreme court!”

“He is,” my sly friend said with a chuckled. “I was paraphrasing Scalia. Seems like you’d rather live under Scalia law.”

“No! That champion of the ‘hanging chad’?” I recoiled. “I suppose I’d rather live under Scalia law than Sharia law.”

In Employment Division, Department of Human Resources of Oregon vs. Smith (1990), Oregon denied two Native Americans’ unemployment benefits because they tested positive for peyote. The Native Americans asserted peyote was used in religious ritual and protected under the “free exercise” clause. Scalia wrote the 6-to-3 majority opinion, affirming Oregon’s denial. The law is the law. Peyote is illegal in Oregon. Do not pass go. Do not collect unemployment. Scalia also seems prescient as to the effects of siding with faith-based exceptions in general: “The rule respondents favor would open the prospect of constitutionally required religious exemptions from civic obligations

of almost every conceivable kind.”

That’s not Ken Kesey on an acid trip.

That’s Justice Scalia, with a son and a priest. Had we listened to Scalia, the law still would be the law—even if that law offended a sincerely held religious opinion.

(All religions are, at root, human opinions— nothing more.)

But we didn’t listen. By 1993 we concocted the Federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act in part to defend our opinions. In the wake of recent court decisions to legalize same-sex marriage, states have conjured their own formulas to expand the federal law. They’ve transformed an apparently benign law protecting rare religions from state interference to make it possible for any individual to play the “religious freedom” card anytime they see fit. They’ve been constructed by people that oppose same-sex marriage as unholy and view the marriage of church and state as divine.

Why do we persist in distracting ourselves with our endless varieties of religious crusades? To be sure, the marriage of man to man or woman to woman is distasteful to some people. However, the only marriage in which the government has clear and compelling interest in preventing is the unholy marriage between church and state.

We can’t see that because this is America, founded by brave pilgrims who seek religious freedom (mostly for white Christian men with guns and property) and can’t tell the difference between private religious beliefs and public moral behavior.

We call ourselves a Christian nation even though we didn’t have the decency to pass the 13th and 14th amendments without a Civil War—or pass the civil rights acts without a century of lynchings. We don’t have the guts to pass the Equal Rights Amendment to guarantee women get paid the same as men, but we can pass anything with “religious,” “freedom” or “patriot” on it in a New York minute. (But, please, don’t build a mosque in Manhattan. That’s un-American.)

With Easter behind us and tax day upon us, perhaps it’s time to file for divorce in the marriage between church and state. Instead of passing laws to protect our prejudices, we could tax churches for the billion-dollar businesses they are. Of course, if we tax churches, we’ll probably have to tax corporate cathedrals, too. We’ll have to regulate banks, pass the Equal Rights Amendment, and start celebrating each other’s diversity.

When that day comes, I’ll be bunking with McMurphy and Chief in the Cuckoo’s Nest.

ever, the anti-corruption website Republic Report found that one of Nessa Coppinger's clients is Suncoke Energy, which is being sued by four Ohio residents who allege that Suncoke does to them what Coppinger's neighbor does to her and her fetus. (Suncoke's "clouds or haze," containing particulates of lead, mercury, arsenic, chromium, creosote, coal tar pitch and other alarming substances, allegedly threatens the neighbors' health and property values.)

The Importance of Family On Feb. 9 a single traffic stop in Alderson, West Virginia, resulted in the arrest of six people from the same family, trafficking in stolen power tools (including one man who traded a leaf blower, hedge trimmer and weed trimmer for Percocet pills). However, a month later, members of an even more charming family were caught in raids in Elyria, Ohio. Officers from three jurisdictions arrested 34 people — all related to each other — in connection with a $400,000 drug operation.

Government in Action — The predawn line in March actually started forming at midnight, snaking around the building in Maitland, Florida, but it wasn't for concert tickets. The dozens of people needed coveted visitor passes just to speak to an IRS agent — because budget cuts and personnel reductions have limited services.

"I just came here to verify my identity," said one frustrated taxpayer, who arrived at 8 a.m. and would not be served that day. The agency said its budget had been cut by $1 billion since the congressional "sequestration" in 2011.

— Nope, They Haven't Grown Back Yet: Canada's Department of Veterans Affairs requires any vet receiving disability benefits to have a doctor recertify the condition annually — including people like Afghan war doubleleg amputee Paul Franklin. He complained to Canadian Broadcasting Corp. News in March that he had been harshly threatened with loss of benefits if he failed to file (even though the

department told CBC News that it might perhaps relax the certification requirement to "every third year").

Wait, What?

— Several theaters in Denmark reported in March that they had begun adding subtitles — to Danish-language films, because so many customers complained that the dialogue was incomprehensible. Apparently, it is widely known that spoken Danish is harder to understand than the written, but Copenhagen's website The Local reported that actors had rebelled at improving their diction, claiming that their "mumbling" adds "realism" to the films.

— Attention to Detail: Major League pitcher Max Scherzer, new this season to the Washington Nationals, informed manager Matt Williams in March, according to a New York Times report, that he requires assistance when he warms up during daily practice sessions. He spoke of the importance of simulating actual game conditions, and since Scherzer is a starting pitcher, he needed someone to stand beside him and hum "The Star-Spangled Banner" before he begins his practice pitching.

The Continuing Crisis — Superman: While thousands of Japanese women accept commercial pornographic movie roles, only a dwindling number of males (by one estimate, only 30 industrywide) are available to pair with them ("stallions on call," according to one producer).

That makes the undisputed king of Japanese porn, "Shimiken," 35, in such demand that he works as many as six movies a day with few days off. His oeuvre, according to a double entendre-laden March profile in Details magazine, includes 7,000 films, with at least 7,500 "co-stars," including, once, 72-year-old twins. To maintain his vigor, he hits the gym fanatically and downs mineral supplements and complex amino acids — but no Viagra. "I haven't had to use it," he said (adding, after a pause, "yet").

— Among Colorado's legal contortions to improve mass murderer James Holmes'

chances of getting a "fair" trial, officials in January called more than 9,000 people to choose its jury of 12 (plus 12 alternates) who will somehow surmise whether the Aurora theater shooter was legally sane at the time he killed 12 and wounded 70. The 9,000 first had to complete lengthy questionnaires, with "thousands" returning for individual interrogation, and many for follow-up screening.

(Among the prospects the judge encountered was one man skeptical of the death penalty — except in the case of a "zombie apocalypse." Said Judge Carlos Samour Jr., "You meet some interesting people in this job.")

Quintessential Australia (1) In March, the Simoneau family in a town near Australia's Sunshine Coast at first considered the three-foot-long slitherer to be one of the country's ubiquitous snakes, but the home invader was moving very slowly and, it turned out, was merely from one of those hair-raising Australian species — gigantic earthworms. (2) Dogs and cats, as well as wild animals searching for food, sometimes show up with their heads caught in fences, buckets or food containers (and, to avoid starvation, need to be freed by helpful humans). In a suburb of Adelaide, in March, a deadly Eastern brown snake turned up needing similar aid, but it being Australia, its head was stuck in a beer can.

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Sounds of a Bygone Era:

n 2004 a group of music-loving hooligans put their money where their mouth is and formed No Dollar Shoes. Armed with a love of everything from bluegrass to honky-tonk, the troupe has managed to make quite a name for themselves locally (they even won Best Band 2014 on the encore Best Of poll).

Now, they eagerly turn toward promoting their newest LP, “The Late Great,” with release parties held next week at The Whiskey on Friday, April 24,at 9 p.m., and at the Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar on Sunday, April 26, at 2 p.m.

Comprising Benji Smith on upright bass, Wilmington natives and twins, Carson and Jesse Jewell, on guitars, and Ben Pivott on drums, No Dollar’s sound captures the essence of country music from

a bygone era. Growing up, the Jewell brothers listened to classic rock, a by product of their parents’ tastes. Their love for bluegrass didn’t begin until high school, and, eventually, it bore an interest in country singer/songwriters.

No Dollar Shoes formed after Smith’s previous project, Grandpa Wood and the Woodpile, dismantled. He met the Jewell boys while they were in their 20s and, low and behold, they started a new band.

“The best part about everything I have done in music is being able to befriend the twins, and share the stage and awesome music with them,” Smith tells.

“We have mixed stories of where the name came from and who thought it up, but I can tell you it was a very late night at The Rusty Nail.”

No Dollar Shoes debuts new recording, plays two shows next week By: Christian Podgaysky

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Originally, the harmonious four began with a full set of classic bluegrass standards and were only equipped with a few original tunes. All the artists involved were well-versed with the banjo-pickin’ genre, so their beginnings in a primarily bluegrass setup seemed fitting. At the time, No Dollar Shoes featured the talents of banjo player Andy Lowe, who joined the group after having been in Smith’s earlier musical venture. However, Lowe eventually left, and they picked up fiddle/mandolin player Jesse Ryan Eversole (who has since left the band) and later percussionist Pivott.

This transition, along with their increased interest in producing their own music, led to a sound shift.

“Over the years it has evolved to a folkcountry sound,” Smith says. “Jesse is an amazing songwriter, and I think the majority of people that have heard his songs would agree with me. He does the majority of writing for the band; he is a machine.”

“Writing is something that I do for fun,” Jesse says. “I don’t have much of a process.

If a song doesn’t come out of me all at once, then it’s probably not going to get finished.

I don’t think I have a song that came in the course of a week—or months.”

Since forming No Dollar completed a live recording, “Extra Medium,” in 2010. Despite the band’s busy schedules keeping them from traveling far and wide, the local scene has been more than hospitable. They’ve played practically every local venue, done weddings and fundraisers, shared the stages at local festivals, and even with big-name bands like The Avett Brothers.

“The support Wilmington has toward its music is phenomenal: the bars, stages, people and even other bands,” Smith says. “The camaraderie is a special thing.

People of Wilmington are lucky; it’s not like that everywhere.”

No Dollar Shoes does their own fair amount of give-back, too. They performed a concert in 2013 with proceeds benefitting the American Red Cross for disaster relief when Typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines. They performed a similar show to benefit Haiti after the 2010 earthquake.

In the midst of their release parties next week, they will perform a benefit show for Work on Wilmington on April 25. “A rule we have had is to never say no to a cause or fundraiser we are asked to be a part of,” Smith says.

Their charitable works seem to have attracted karma, as they’re still going strong after 11 years. In 2014 they took to the intimate Low Tide recording studios near Wrightsville Beach. They created magic with “The Late Great,” aided by Jim Fox. The album took about seven months to finish.

“Recording can be a long process; a lot of the time you spend is everything before and after hitting the big, red record button,”

Smith says. “Since our first album was live, we wanted to do the full-on track recording process for the second album and take our sweet time—which we did. It was then mixed and mastered by Ian Millard.”

Featuring eight songs, the recording pulls out all the punches. A flair for Southernladen twang is never short on “The Late Great.” The album revels in simpler times, and takes on the sounds George Jones and Willie Nelson, among others.

“Virginia” is a slow-tempo journey through the strife of a love-sick working man. Much like the traditional aesthetic of classic country, the track conjures images of winding roads and cozy, crackling fires.

By contrast “Hard Row to Hoe” ushers in a quick-hitting rhythm relevant to the honkytonk side of country.

“Recording was a pretty loose process,” Jesse tells. “We are still new at it, and we have a lot to learn. [We weren’t going for] a vibe in particular. We just recorded the songs we had.”

Learning more about the recording aspect of musicianship is high on the priority list for the coming year. No Dollar Shoes plans to slow down on performances, and switch from a few shows per week to a few shows per year. This comes in part due to the hectic schedule they work around, given each of them have day jobs. As well, Smith moved to Greensboro, NC; though, he still handles all the band’s booking. Instead, they will focus on churning out a few EPs. Still, No Dollar Shows has no intentions of stopping. For them, it’s become a family that’s extended well beyond the band’s two blood brothers. “Being friends with my band mates, and doing something positive with my brother has been great,” Jesse says.

DETAILS No Dollar Shoes “The Late Great” album release w/The Dew Drops The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St. Friday, April 24, 9 p.m.

Tickets: $5 Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar 1211 S. Lake Park Blvd.

Sunday, April 26, 2 p.m.

Tickets: free

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Brothers Egg release their debut recording at Bourgie Nights By: Zachary Painter

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t’s always fascinating to see musical talent passed down from generation to generation. For Jamie and Hunter Eggleston of Wilmington’s Brothers Egg, the intrinsic musical heritage of their family has inspired them to pursue a future in music. They’re bringing their tunes to the stage this Friday, April 17, at Bourgie Nights with their very first albumrelease show.

Combining elements of Americana, folk and old-time music, Raleigh natives Jamie (guitar, banjo, drums, piano, vocals) and Hunter (mandolin, guitar, drums, vocals) founded the band in 2014. The two brothers didn’t have an unusual childhood, just a musically inspired one.

Their father, Dave Eggleston, began playing drums professionally in the early ‘80s in a successful touring bar band called “The Good Humor Band.” As a natural consequence, Hunter and Jamie were drawn to percussion and claimed their father never sat down with them to teach music; it just happened organically.

“Some of my earliest memories are with him playing,” Jamie says. “Eventually, he’d let me sit in on some of the songs. People loved it because who doesn’t love seeing an 8-yearold play rock ‘n’ roll?”

During high school, Jamie played in various bands as a drummer, while Hunter found a love for bluegrass during his senior year. “My dad encouraged him to play the guitar first,” Jamie says. “He learned three chords and played in the high-school talent show. Mandolin came soon after.”

As for Jamie, the compositional limitations of drums inspired him to broaden his musical horizons. “It drove me crazy being in bands,” he recounts. “I would hear an idea, but nobody would listen to me because I was a drummer.

So I began learning piano and then guitar.”

In the fall of 2009, Jamie made the move to the NC coast to attend UNCW; Hunter followed suit in 2013. Since being in Wilmington, Jamie has played with local rock outfit The Scoundrels Reunion, as part of the rhythm section. However, music wasn’t the only dream the Egglestons were pursuing. They

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OH, BROTHER: Brother’s Egg release “Bleeding Slow” this weekend. Courtesy photo.

also wanted to tackle the Appalachian Trail. In March 2014, Hunter set foot on the journey in Georgia and ended in Maine. Jamie accompanied him for a stint of the trip in NC. The brothers attribute much of their influence for their upcoming EP, “Bleeding Slow,” to their experiences on the trail.

“Seeing the small Appalachian towns with nothing but a backpack on made you feel what those old-time players were feeling when they wrote those haunting songs,” Jamie remarks.

“Beforehand, we were both interested in roots music, but after hiking the trail, it blossomed full force.”

With their minds full of newfound inspiration, the two began playing more frequently in Wilmington, which is where they met violinist Suzanna Crist (fiddle, vocals). “Hunter and I were writing songs and went to play an openmic night at Grinders [Caffé off Wrightsville Avenue],” Jamie says. “Suzanna played right before us and impressed us so much that we asked her to play during our set.”

Afterward, Suzanna became a permanent member of Brothers Egg. Prior to Hunter’s departure along the Appalachian Trail, he and Jamie signed up for an EP competition with Hourglass Studios. Coming in third place, they were granted discount recording times. With Suzanna among the ranks, the three recorded “Bleeding Slow,” and even asked their father to sit in on drums (with the exception of “Dance with Me,” which features Hunter behind the kit). Various friends made contributions on bass, too. Currently, only three tracks are available online (www.brothersegg.com): “Dreamer,” “Dance With Me” and “After All.” “Dreamer” kicks off with a mild tempo and Jamie’s soft vocals.

The rhythm guitar layers the overall sound

with a push-and-pull behind the melody. Crist’s fiddle harmonies throughout the song add a perfect lilt. When Jamie concludes the verses, the entire band rushes in to create a subtle blast of energy. The drums lead with the song as it fades out and absorbs the listener in its placid atmosphere.

“Dance With Me” is a live recording that strikes similarities to Ray Lamontagne. Jamie’s lyrics compel with relatability: “Oh come on and love me like you wanna’,” he sings.

“Stop thinking so damn much and dance with me.”

The song dives into a stomping bluegrass tempo with Crist playing a powerful overarching fiddle lead that draws the tune to a close.

“Bleeding Slow” is another track that demonstrates lyrical and musical prowess.

“The song was written about a long-term relationship,” Jamie says. “We both knew it was coming to an end, so [it] was like a slow burn—if that makes any sense.”

As far as future plans are concerned, Brothers Egg are in this for the long run. “We want to make a living out of it,” Jamie tells. “We want to take it as far as possible.”

The trio has been writing to expand their scope as a band. Their Friday show will welcome their father on drums and friend Sam Candio on bass duties. Jesse Stockton and Moonlight Co. will open.

DETAILS:

Brother’s Egg Release Party Openers: Jesse Stockton and Moonlight Co. Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St. Friday, April 17, 8:30 p.m.

Tickets: $7-$10 www.brothersegg.com

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All About the Indies:

arts > music

Local shops prepare for 2015 Record Store Day By: Shea Carver

I

t launched in 2008 as a way to celebrate independent record stores across the world; 10 special releases were slated for Record Store Day (RSD). In 2015, RSD has grown into a massive gathering of music fans and record collectors, with 200 participating stores in the United States and over 1,000 additional stores worldwide. It’s become a day where stores host concerts and appearances from internationally known and local performing artists everywhere. Record Store Day even has a spearhead musician who acts as its official ambassador. From Metallica to Joshua Homme, Jack White, Ozzy Osbourne and Iggy Pop, well-known musicians have honored the daY’S integrity, each noting the effect that independent record stores have had on their lives and careers.

Founded by Eric Levin, Michael Kurtz, Carrie Colliton, Amy Dorfman, Don Van Cleave, and Brian Poehner during an annual record store owners’ meeting, Record Store Day continues to be celebrated the third Saturday of April. Taking over the ambassador reign in 2015 is Foo Fighters’ very own Dave Grohl. Over 400 exclusive releases will be a part of the U.S. market, with over 60 percent launched from independent labels. Stores will not know what shipments they get in until a few days before April 18. Here’s a look at plans from a few of Wilmington’s own independent record shops for this Saturday...

SQUIDCO 928 N 4th St. (910) 399-4847 Starting at noon on Saturday, 12-year-old Squidco will open their Brooklyn Arts District doors and showcase experiemental live music performances throughout the day, as well as show music videos and host giveaways.

Everything in the store will be 10 percent off, plus they’ll have back issues of music-centered magazines at 50 percent off.

“We’ll also have a selection of used LPs for sale that are reserved for record shows,” owner Phil Zampino says. Personally, Zampion’s looking forward to the special release of Brian Eno’s “My Squelchy Life” (“a great record that’s finally issued on vinyl,” he notes), as well as Sun Ra’s “Planets of Life” and Death’s “Amiens ‘73.”

Squidco’s known for their international appeal and reach within the world-music market.

Fans will find Kullrusk’s “Spring Spring Spring Spring Spring” release on Moserobie (reg 180 g vinyl). “We’ll probably be the only store in the U.S. carrying this reissue of Sweden’s Kullrusk’s 2006 jazz album, which borrows elements from pop and rock,” Zampino notes.

Though they won’t carry a full lineup of RSD releases, they select items specifically enriching to their 7,000-deep music catalog. Per Record Store Day rules: They aren’t allowed pre-orders or guaranteed any stock. So, like all other participants, Squidco won’t know exactly what they’ll have on sale until the shipment comes in a few days before April 18—which they then will list on their website.

“It’s important that record stores around the world are highlighted, and that people recognize the value that record stores bring to their communities,” Zampino notes. “Squidco uses its store not just to sell music, but also to organize people for concerts, presenting both local musicians and intrepid improvisers touring on the coast. We work hard to inform our customers on new music they might not be familiar with. With so many streaming services, people have become very passive about listening to music. We hope Record Store Day will help bring people back to more active listening, choosing music for themselves instead of having it programmed for them.”

Gravity Records 612 Castle St. (910) 343-1000 Taking Best Place to Buy Music/Best Record Store 2015 in encore’s Best Of poll, Gravity will stock most RSD exclusives and in large quantities, as to ensure everyone goes home with a sonic gem. As usual, the titles are limited, so once they sell out, it’s gone.

“There are so many [releases I am looking forward to,]” Matt Keen, owner of Gravity, says, “but the Bob Dylan ‘Basement Tapes’ MONO editions are a highlight, for sure.”

As well, Keen is working with most indie labels on RSD non-sanctioned releases—like Snapper, Beer City, Captured Tracks, Metal Face Records, Polyvinyl, Paper Bag, Young God, Saddle Creek, Medical Records, and more. “We believe we will have the bulk of

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the non-sanctioned indie exclusives available,” he says.

Aside from selling the day’s records, customers will find goodies sold from Vittles food truck and beer samples from Fly Trap Brewery.

Plus, live music will play throughout the day thanks to local bands Deep Ecology, Astro Cowboy, Deadly Lo-fi, and The Midatlantic.

Gravity expects to know what they’ll have in stock by Thursday, April 16. They’ll open their doors at 8 a.m. on Saturday, wherein Keen promises a line begins forming much earlier. “There are no holds or preorders for RSD titles,” he iterates. “They are strictly on a first-come, first-serve basis. Some of the titles are limited to as few as 400 worldwide.”

Gravity will feature concert ticket giveaways throughout the day and offer other prizes and surprises, too. Folks can follow them with updates throughout the week via Facebook and Instagram.

“RSD is important to us, not so much because of all the cool limited-edition releases, but because it creates awareness that record stores are still here, and serving their respective communities as a place to learn about new music, as well as places for local musicians and artists to meet and promote themselves,” Keen says.

Yellow dog discs 351 S College Rd. (910) 343-1000 Johnny Cash fans will be thrilled to learn about the live concert LP that’s coming out on April 18. And Yellow Dog Disc manager Tim Freeman’s excited about it, too. “Personally as a Johnny Cash fan, I am looking forward to [it,]” he says. “I am also interested in the Metallica cassette tape that is a limited release on that day. Other employees can’t pinpoint one thing that they are looking forward to, since there is so much awesome stuff coming out.”

Though Yellow Dog only began participating

in RSD in 2013, they’ve noticed the tremendous bump in sales and support it offers their independent record store. They especially mark this day a savior for them in such a heavily promoted digital age.

“With the resurgence of vinyl in the younger generation, RSD brings exclusivity to us that the big box stores don’t get,” Freeman says.

“As for digital, I think there are still a lot of people that like to have a physical copy of things and the cool factor of the different variations of vinyl available.”

Yellow Dog has stocked over 100 titles and with over 250 more on the way from a variety of labels they work with, including Fat Possom, Drastic Plastic and Think Indie, among others. Freeman says the line begins early and stays steady throughout the day. The first 50 customers in line (the store opens at 8 a.m.) will receive a gift bag filled with treats from local businesses and Yellow Dog Discs.

As well, the store keeps a log of items that customers want.

“If you come in late and don’t see what you are looking for, we take your info and contact our distributors on Monday and try to fulfill your request,” he says.

For the first time, the store also has designed their own RSD T-shirts, which will be limited and for sale. Plus, they’ll have radio station 94.5 The Hawk doing a live remote at the store (The Hawk is doing giveaways all this week, too), and the band Lunch Box Hero will perform live at noon. Yellow Dog will have giveaways throughout the day, including a turntable, gift cards and tickets to various concerts at Ziggy’s by the Sea. “It is our biggest sales day, I’m not going to lie about that,” Freeman notes, “but we do it as to help increase our exposure to the large majority of people that come in and out of the Wilmington and surrounding areas. It is only one day, and we are open all year long.”

DETAILS: Record Store Day 2015 April 18

PARTICIPANTS: Squidco 928 N. 4th St. Gravity Records 613 Castle St. Yellow Dog Discs 351 S. College Rd. Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern 1415 S. 42nd St.

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A preview of events across town this week

2015 Beachside Music Series

—Bellas Bar LoCAL, 19 Market St. Open Mic Night (8pm; free) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. Trivia with Party Gras Entertainment (9:30pm; Free) —Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.

EVERY Wednesday & Friday from 6-9pm

Some Dudes Duo (10pm; Free) —Lagerhead’s, 35 N. Lumina Ave.

April 15th - Lynne & The Wave April 17th - Pier Party featuring Selah Dubb & Weekend Kickoff to the SUP Surfing Pro-Am April 18th-19th at the Crystal Pier

Friday, April 17 Books, Beer, & James Jarvis (3pm; Free; jazz piano) —Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St. Live Piano with Ben Privott (6pm; Free) —The Blind Elephant, 21 N Front St Unit F

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Civil Twilight (7pm; $15; rock) —Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 North 4th St.; (910) 538-2939 Organ Recital Featuring Marilyn Keiser (7pm; Free) —St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 N. 16th St. Phil Kelly (7pm; $3; jazz) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. Selah Dubb (7pm; Free; reggae) —The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

CAPE TOWN ROCK: Hailing from South Africa, Civil Twilight, a four-piece rock band, will be

performing at Brooklyn Arts Center this Friday, April 17. Courtesy photo.

Wednesday, April 15

Some Dudes Duo (10pm; Free) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.; (910) 509-3040

Rob Nathanson (5:30pm; Free; classical guitar) —Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th St.; (910) 395-5999

Kim Dicso (All Day; Free; folk) —Ironclad Brewery, 115 N 2nd St.

James Jarvis (6pm; Free; jazz piano) —The Blind Elephant, 21 N Front St Unit F

Thursday, April 16

Benny Hill (6:30pm; Free; Jazz) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc.

Dennis Brinson (5:30pm; Free; Songwriter) —Goat and Compass, 710 N 4th St.; (910) 772-1400

Trivia Night (7pm; Free) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.

Live Music on the Deck (6pm; Free) —The Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St.

Open Jam Wednesdays (7pm; Free) —Halftime Sports Bar and Grill, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.

Trivia With Sherri “So Very” (7pm; Free) —Whiskey Trail at the Creek, 4039 Masonboro Loop Rd.

Dutch Trivia (7pm; Free) —Joe’s Oasis, 6400 Carolina Beach Rd.

Pro Musica, classical music series (7pm; $5-$10) —Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th St.; (910) 395-5999

Laura McLean’s Songwriter Showcase (7pm; $3) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. UNCW Brass Festival (7:30pm; $6) —UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, Cultural Arts Building, 5270 Randall Dr. Birthday and nutt street improv (8pm; $3) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301 BALLYHOO! (9pm; Free) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.; (910) 769-4096 Kamikaze Karaoke Contest (9:30pm; Free) —Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.

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Acoustic Blues Jam (7pm; $3) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. Karaoke (8pm; $3-$5) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533 Karaoke Dance Party (8pm; Free) —Halftime Sports Bar and Grill, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.

Puddle of Mudd Failure Anthem, Sean Guerrero, Red Eye Jack (8pm; $20-$25; rock) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.; (910) 769-4096 The Keith Butler Trio (9pm; Free; jazz) —The Blind Elephant, 21 N Front St Unit F Jazzy Jam Open Mic (9pm; Free)

Anyone’s Guess with Annandale Heights, Clarity For Ransom, & Free Candy (8pm; $3-$5; rock) —Cardinal Bands and Billiards, 5216 Carolina Beach Rd. Weedeater Valient Thorr, ASG, King Parrot, Thunderlip, A Bottle Volcanic (8pm; $15-$20; rock) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.; (910) 769-4096 Louis Katz (8pm&10pm; $13) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. Dave Fields (8pm; Free; jazz) —The Rusty Nail Saloon, 1310 S. 5th St; (910) 508-4722 Seneca Guns (8pm; $3-$5; rock) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533 Fame Nor Fortune, Ray Cox (8pm; Free; folk) —Ironclad Brewery, 115 N 2nd St. Live Music (8:30pm; Free) —The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St. Brothers Egg Album Release Party w/Jesse Stockton and Moonlight Co. (8:30pm; $7-$10; Americana) —Bourgie Nights, 123 Princess St. Stereotype (9pm; $5; covers) —Patch’s Pub, 6213-D Market St. Jenny Pearson (10pm; acoustic) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; (910) 362-9666 Zion (10pm; Free; rock) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St. JB Boxter (10pm; Free) —Goat and Compass, 710 N 4th St.; (910) 772-1400 The Coastal Collective (10pm; Free; hip-hop) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; (910) 3992796 The Other Guys (10pm; Free; retro groove rock) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd. Friday Night Fun House Follies (10:30pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301

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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Saturday, April 18

—Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 3629666 W I N N E R

Big Something with Groove Fetish (5pm; $15-$20; alternative rock) —Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, 1941 Amphitheater Dr.

Monday, April 20

Live Piano with Daniel Veit (6pm; Free) —The Blind Elephant, 21 N Front St Unit F

Trivia (7:30pm; Free) —Hell’s Kitchen-Wilmington, NC, 118 Princess St.; (910)763-4133

Comedy Show (7pm; $20) —Scottish Rite Temple, 1415 S. 17th St. Full Dish (7pm; Free; covers) —Gabby’s Lounge, 1706 N. Lumina Ave. Stray Local and Spanky (7pm; $3; americana) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

Magic Micro Multimedia Monday Open Mic (8pm; Free) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe & Hookah Bar, 1612 Castle St. Kim Dicso (9pm; folk) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; (910) 362-9666

Tuesday, April 21

75-Voice Cape Fear Chorale (7:30pm; Free) —Winter Park Baptist Church, 4700 Wrightsville Ave; (910) 233-0156

Happy Little Singers (9:45 am; $10) —Hannah Block USO Community Arts Center, 120 S 2nd St.

Kyle Lindley Vittles Food Truck! (8pm; Free; folk) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Phil and Mark (6pm; Free) —Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd.

Louis Katz (8pm&10pm; $13) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

Jarabe De Palo (7pm; $32) —Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 North 4th St.; (910) 538-2939

The Other Guys (8pm; $3-$5; retro groove rock) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533

comedy bingo (7pm; free) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

River Whyless, Jason Andre and Tres Altman (8:30pm; $7; folk) —Bourgie Nights, 123 Princess St. Saturday Night Dance Party (9pm; $5-$10) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301 Stoney Creek (10pm; americana) —Goat and Compass, 710 N 4th St.; (910) 772-1400 Chasing Opal (10pm; Free; folk) —Hell’s Kitchen-Wilmington, NC, 118 Princess Street; (910) 763-4133 Seneca Guns (10pm; Free; rock) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St. The Train Wrecks (10pm; Free; Americana) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; (910) 3992796 Velcro (10pm; Free; ‘80s tribute) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd. Late Fear with Wills Maxwell (11:45pm; $5) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

Sunday, April 19 Sunday Blues Brunch with The Doug Irving Duo (1pm; Free) —Brightmore of Wilmington, 2324 41st Street; (910) 350-1980 Sam Melvin and Friends (2pm; $3-$5) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533 75-Voice Cape Fear Chorale (4pm; Free) —Winter Park Baptist Church, 4700 Wrightsville Ave; (910) 233-0156

Trivia With Sherri “So Very”(7:30pm; Free) —Carolina Ale House Wilmington, 317-C College Rd; (910) 791-9393 Iska Dhaaf (8pm; $10; pop) —Bourgie Nights, 123 Princess St. Cape Fear Blues Jam (8pm; Free) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S 5th Ave. College Night Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; (910) 362-9666 DJ Riz (9:30pm) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.; (910) 509-3040

Wednesday, April 22 Rob Nathanson (5:30pm; Free; classical guitar) —Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th St.; (910) 395-5999 James Jarvis (6pm; Free; jazz) —The Blind Elephant, 21 N Front St Unit F

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MONDAY S.I.N. NIGHT $2 Domestics • $3 All Draft Selections • $4 Flavored Bombs 50% off Apps 6pm til close NEW BELGIUM TUESDAY $3 New Belgium selections (Fat Tire, Ranger IPA) $5 Jameson • Wing Special WEDNESDAY $2.75 Miller Lite, $4 Wells, Half off All Bottles of wine Live Music @ 8pm THIRSTY THURSDAY $2.50 PBR 16oz cans $3.50 Sam Adams Seasonal & Hoppyum Pints $5 Redbull & Vodka, 50¢ Steamed Oysters and Shrimp FRIDAY $2.75 Michelob Ultra • $3.25 Stella $4.50 José Cuervo Silver • Live Music on the Patio SATURDAY $2.75 Coors Light • $3.25 Red Stripe • $4.50 Ezra Brooks Cinnamon Whiskey • Music on the Patio SUNDAY $3 Coronas/Corona Lite • $10 Domestic Buckets (5) $4 Mimosas • $4 Bloody Mary’s

Trivia Night (7pm; Free) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.

Open Jam Wednesdays (7pm; Free) —Halftime Sports Bar and Grill, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.

Dutch Trivia (7pm; Free) —Joe’s Oasis, 6400 Carolina Beach Rd.

Willie Watson Formerly of Old Crow Medicine Show (8pm; $15-$20; Americana) —Bourgie Nights, 123 Princess St.

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2015 Summer Music Series

Benny Hill (6:30pm; Free; Jazz) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc.

Tyler McKaig (6:30pm; singer/songwriter) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.; (910) 509-3040

Reggae Sundays (9pm; $3) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.; (910) 769-4096

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$2.50 Budweiser Draft $4 Wells 65 Wings, 4-7pm $3.50 Sweetwaters $4.50 Absolute Lemonade 65 Wings, 4-7pm

$2.75 Yuengling Draft $2.75 Domestic Bottles 65 Wings, 4-7pm

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

Rob Ronner (6pm; Free; southern rock) —The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

Doug McFarland (7:30pm; Free; folk/Americana) —Ironclad Brewery, 115 N 2nd St.

UNCW String Ensemble and The Accidentals string ensemble (7:30pm; $6) —UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, Cultural Arts Building, 5270 Randall Dr.

LIVE MUSIC 7–10PM

Open Mic Night (7:30pm) —Goat and Compass, 710 N 4th St.; (910) 772-1400

Machine Gun (4pm; Free; rock) —Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.

Raphael Name’ (7pm; $3) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

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Make Me Laugh (8pm; $7) —TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301 Chris James (9pm; See Website) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; (910) 362-9666 Kamikaze Karaoke Contest (9:30pm; Free) —Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr

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New, Colorful Beginnings:

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New Elements Gallery changes ownership but continues tradition By: Emily Truss

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s we delve deeper into the heart of spring, leaves are reappearing on trees and flowers are finally blooming. It marks the season for new life and prosperity. New Elements Gallery in downtown Wilmington is preparing for a new beginning of its own, too. Merrimon Kennedy, owner of the beloved art gallery for the last 27 years, is handing over the reins to friends and active members of the New Elements community, Miriam and Lance Oehrlein.

The gallery recently celebrated 30 years of business in March. In 1985 the original studio owners, Tom and Elizabeth Calenberg, bought the 216 North Front Street building and converted it into New Elements Gallery. After 24 years on Front Sreet, the gallery moved to Princess Street in 2012.

As it stands, New Elements is one of the oldest art galleries in Wilmington, now located in one of the city’s oldest structures.

The building’s framework is made up of

surviving parts of the county jail built in the late 1700s.

Kennedy, who was then working as a freelance graphic designer, became friends with the Calenbergs in 1986. When they told her they were planning to move away from the area, she felt purchasing the studio would be a great opportunity to immerse herself in the art community. She became the new owner of New Elements Gallery in 1988.

“The gallery answered a lot of my needs,” Kennedy says. “I still would be involved in the arts, helping serve the community, and getting to know a lot of other artists.”

For Kennedy, each day at the gallery presented a new opportunity to work with other people who shared her passion for art—whether it was planning an exhibit, representing other artists or collecting new work. The gallery reflects Kennedy’s belief in the importance of variety. A blend of contemporary and traditional pieces represent a wide range of tastes. However, the creations all come with the same colorful aesthetic, void of any trendy or gimmicky elements.

“A lot of visitors, during their first initial

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Turning over the reins: Former New Elements owner Merrimon Kennedy poses in front of the gallery with new owner Miriam Oehrlein. Photo by Jessica Cosmas

trip to the gallery, would remark that they loved we had a lot of colors in our pieces,” Kennedy says.

An artist herself, Kennedy studied art in college with a focus on painting. However, as a gallery owner, she felt she no longer had time to devote to her craft. “About two years ago, I started thinking it was time for me to start planning to retire,” she says, “so I could travel and really focus on my own work.”

Kennedy sent out a letter to fellow members of the New Elements community, sharing her retirement plants and announcing she would sell the gallery. It was then that Miriam Oehrlein inquired about purchasing it. “Miriam and I found we had a lot in common,” Kennedy says. “We share a lot of the same philosophies about art and design.”

Oehrlein—a jewelry-maker—built a foundation for her business by vending at various festivals. Subsequently, she became a finalist for Belk’s Southern Designer Showcase competition in 2012, and was one of three designers to have her collection mass-produced for 22 Belk stores across the Southeast.

From there, Oehrlein set up her own studio and continued creating and selling jewelry. One day, a mutual friend motivated her to inquire about showcasing her collection at New Elements, which led her to meet Kennedy. When Kennedy announced her impending retirement, Oehrlein showed suppor. “She’s made something really incredible,” Oehrlein says. “She’s really involved in her business, and I think the reason New Elements is where it is today is because Merrimon is such a big part of it.

She’s very good at what she does.”

Oehrlein’s husband inspired the idea to start a new chapter of their own by purchasing the studio from Kennedy. Oehrlein took the business opportunity with the intentions of upholding the same vibrant aesthetic that makes New Elements what it is.

“It’s such a great business, and the reason to buy something like this is because you feel the business is well-established, and it’s great the way it is,” Oehrlein says.

“I’ve assured all of the current artists that we definitely want their work to stay.”

As one woman ends her chapter at New Elements Gallery, another’s begins. Both Kennedy and Oehrlein are seizing the opportunity for new endeavors.

“I couldn’t be happier, “Kennedy says. “I feel like the gallery is in great hands, and will continue to grow and prosper. I’m very pleased that the legacy I started is going to continue.”

Folks can check out New Elements’ next exhibit, “Natural Harmonies,” which begins on Friday, April 24. The exhibit will feature Ann Parks McCray’s oil paintings.

Her works typically explore abstractions of water, trees, sky, and flowers For now, local art lovers can catch the tail end of “Primavera,” which runs through Saturday, April 18.

DETAILS:

New Elements Gallery 201 Princess St. On display: Primavera through April 18 Next up: “Natural Harmonies” Opening April 24, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Gallery hours: Tues. - Sat., 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

(910) 343-8997 www.newelementsgallery.com

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Our next event will be an Opening Reception on May 8th from 6-8 p.m. for two of our artists. The featured artists will be Vicki Thatcher, contemporary beader and jewelry artist and Jan Lewis, fiber artist.

The second Saturday in June will be another "Art In Action" afternoon starting at Noon. We will offer an opportunity for artists to draw or paint from a live model.

There is no charge, but there will be a tip jar for the model. Artists will be at work

either working from the model or working/ demonstrating their craft. There will be a walk-in class offered exploring mixed media and collage from 11am-1pm. The cost is 35.00 with all supplies included. Join us for a fun day of Art! Summer camps for children ages 7-11 begin July 8th. The camps run for four days from 10am-Noon. For more information regarding these events, please go to www. artexposure50.com.

New Elements Gallery

201 Princess St. (919) 343-8997 Tues.-Sat.: 11 a.m.-6p.m. (or by appt.) • www.newelementsgallery.com

Now showing Primavera, New Elements' 30th anniversary celebration. Primavera welcomes springtime with figurative and abstract paintings, vibrant glass, ceramic pieces, and other fine art and craft by our galley artists. Primavera will remain on view until April 18, 2015.

River to Sea Gallery 225 S. Water St., Chandler’s Wharf (free parking) • (910)-763-3380 Tues.-Sat. 11am-5p; Sun. 1-4pm.

River to Sea Gallery showcases the work of husband and wife Tim and Rebecca Duffy Bush. In addition, the gallery represents several local artists. The current show will enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry. “Morning Has Broken” features works by Janet Parker. Come see Janet’s bold use of color and texture to reveal local marsh creeks and structures.

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In the historic fishing village of Calabash, NC, over 10,000-plus square feet of fine arts is showcased. Clay art and pottery; oil paintings, watercolors, mixed media, pas-

tels and acrylics; plus award-winning metalworks, wood pieces, hand-blown glass, fiber art, artisan-made jewelry and more.

Sunset River Marketplace has become a popular destination for visitors, a gathering place for artists and a center of the community, thanks to its onsite pottery studio, complete with two kilns; a custom master framing department; and art classrooms for workshops and ongoing instruction.

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Cape Fear Community College’s Wilma W. Daniels Gallery presents the 2015 Annual Student Exhibition, with over 100 original works of art. The show runs through May 4, with Fourth Friday receptions on April 24. Winners will be announced and prizes awarded at the opening reception on March 27. Admission is free. Regular gallery hours are Tuesdays-Thursdays from 12-5pm and Fridays from 12-3:30pm.

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arts > theatre

Six Days of Wonder:

The second annual Wilmington Jewish Film Festival gets underway this weekend By: Christian Podgaysky

F

rom harrowing tales of immigration, to relationships that withstand the test of different cultural viewpoints, to a story of survival during Nazi occupation, or one of the Arab-Israeli conflict, audiences will be enlightened by numerous perspectives through film. Beginning on Sunday, April 19, a six-day, six-film celebration will take Wilmington by storm, as the second annual Wilmington Jewish Film Festival gets underway.

In October 2013, Michael Kantor’s “Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy,” which features Wilmington’s own Philip Furia (a creative writing professor at UNCW), screened at Thalian Hall. This event paved the way for last April’s full-blown four-film, three-day festival, which showcased flicks from around the world.

“The positive response from last April demonstrated that we were developing something important for Wilmington,” says Peggy Pancoe Rosoff, co-chair of the Wilmington Jewish Film Festival.

Catalyzed by the efforts of Beverly Schoninger, she reached out to United Jewish Appeal of Wilmington (UJA) who began to invest in the project. They kept a small percentage of the funds they annually allocate to over 70 countries worldwide to provide seed money for the festival. As well, they offered the services of their event chair, Rosoff, to help bring the cinematic celebration to fruition.

“Our goal in creating the festival was to educate, inform and bring the Wilmington community together,” Rosoff details. “The main goal is to create a sense of community amongst the Jewish population of the Wilmington area, as well as to educate the general public about Jewish life and culture.”

This year the UJA once again exhibited support for the festival. Grant money came from the Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County, and the festival has two grant applications still pending. Other monies are derived from festival memberships, corporate sponsorships and community businesses.

“We hope the film festival helps to erase

Prompting dialogue: “God’s Slave,” a thought-provoking film about the rising tensions in the Israeli-Arab conflict, will give Wilmington Jewish Film Festival audiences thrills. Courtesy photo.

misconceptions people have about Judaism, and that it gives those in the Jewish community an opportunity to show pride in their heritage,” Rosoff says. “All of the films should be able to promote interesting dialogue.”

This year’s films range in content, and run the gamut between various genres, including suspense, drama, documentary, and others.

“Our films were previewed by a committee of half-a-dozen people and evaluated on their content and appeal to the Wilmington audience,” Rosoff informs. “Our goal is to interest the Jewish and non-Jewish community.

We have a broad array of films to portray the many different facets of Jewish life and culture. This year we have chosen several films, which touch on the interaction of Judaism with other cultures.”

The fun kicks off with “The Jewish Cardinal,” which will be screened on Sunday, April 19, at 3 p.m. The film chronicles the true story of Jean-Marie Lustiger, the son of Polish-Jewish immigrants. Despite converting to Catholicism at an early age and joining the priesthood, he remained steadfast in his Jewish identity. The French-made, 2013 film was directed by Ilan Duran Cohen and stars Laurent Lucas, Aurélien Recoing and Audrey Dana. A post-film discussion will be led by Slovak-American writer, filmmaker Paul Wilkes.

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“‘The Jewish Cardinal’ should prompt some discussion about what makes a person Jewish,” Rosoff comments. “Is Judaism a religion or culture?”

“Run, Boy, Run” (Monday, April 20, at 7 p.m.) deals with one boy’s struggle to keep his faith alive and survive Nazi occupation.

The suspenseful drama, directed by Pepe Danquart, is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

“Alfred Schnog, a Holocaust survivor, will talk after ‘Run Boy Run.’” Rosoff tells. “[Film studies professor] Todd Berliner will lead the discussion.”

On Wednesday, April 22, “Arranged” will offer insight into the relationship between an Orthodox Jew and a Muslim of Pakistani descent. The two public-school teachers in Brooklyn find an affinity because of their impending arranged marriages. Dr. Herbert Berg, of the UNCW Department of Philosophy and Religion, will facilitate a question-and-answer session after the film. “‘Arranged’ highlights the many similarities between Judaism and Islam,” Rosoff states.

Screenings will resume on Sunday, April 26, with “Above and Beyond.” “Nancy Spielberg [sister of Steven Spielberg], the producer of ‘Above and Beyond,’ will attend and discuss her film,” Rosoff enthuses. “It is very unusual (a coup) for a producer of a feature to visit Wilmington. Even Dan Brawley [director of Cucalorus Film Festival] told us that producers don’t normally visit Wilmington. I have been communicating with Nancy for almost two years, before the film was even finished.”

The documentary, directed by Roberta Grossman, recounts the origin of the birth of the Israeli Air Force. In 1948 a brave group of Jewish American pilots flew planes they smuggled out of the U.S. in Israel’s War of Independence. The intriguing film will wow audiences with the sheer courage exhibited by the passionate young men. Mayor Bill Saffo will introduce Spielberg, and Berliner will aid in the post-film discussion. “‘Above and Beyond’ is an excellent example of how seemingly ordinary citizens can make a huge difference in history,” Rosoff says.

A Parisian mystery revolving around Nazi-looted art will culminate in a stylish, suspenseful night of intrigue on Monday, April 27, at 7 p.m. The film “The Art Dealer” is directed by François Margolin, and follows a young journalist as she becomes entrapped in a whirlwind of betrayal, surrounding her family’s stolen paintings. “The Art Dealer” delves into Nazi reparations over stolen art. Cameron Art Museum director Anne Brennan, along with Dr. Amy Kirschke and Dr. Vibedke Olsen of the UNCW Department of Art History, will lead a discussion after the film.

The Wilmington Jewish Film Festival will close with the suspense-thriller “God’s Slave,” directed by Joel Novoa. Playing Wednesday, April 29, at 7 p.m., the film depicts two obsessive characters on oppos-

ing sides of the Arab-Israeli conflict, backdropped by the 1994 Jewish community center bombing in Argentina. Dr. Raymonde Kleinberg of the UNCW Department of Public and International Affairs will head the discussion for “God’s Slave.”

Tickets for Sunday screenings are $15, and will be accompanied by a catered reception. Monday and Wednesday films are $10 to attend, and students get into all screenings for $7. All screenings will be shown at Thalian Hall’s Main Stage. Tickets can be procured at www.thalianhall.org.

DETAILS:

Second annual Wilmington Jewish Film Festival Sun., April 19-Wed., April 29 Sunday screenings: 3 p.m.

Mon. and Wed. screenings: 7 p.m.

Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. Tickets: $7-$15 www.wilmingtonjff.org www.thalianhall.org

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Empty Calories:

‘Furious 7’ is full of garish, high-octane fat, but lacks substance

films this week Cinematique

By: Anghus

Cinematique at Thalian Hall 310 Chestnut Street • $8-$10 www.thalianhall.org

W

ith record-breaking box-office returns, critical praise and a groundswell of support for a well-liked actor making his last big-screen appearance, “Furious 7” has become a massive blockbuster. It is getting love from ticket buyers and critics alike, but it’s still garbage.

That’s right: “Furious 7” is trash. It’s marred by bad acting, cartoonish, unrealistic action, and plots that not only defy logic but give it the middle finger. It doesn’t matter how much you enjoy it or how popular it becomes: Just because you find it filling doesn’t mean you’re not eating from the waste bin.

There’s nothing wrong with cinematic garbage. There certainly are a few films I dearly love that are more suited to the film landfill than the AFI top 100. The problem we face is the legions of lowest common denominators that are trying to repackage garbage as credible art.

They’re taking the half-eaten, fast-food hamburger, scraping off the mustard and pickles, placing it on a piece of fine china, and calling it “filet mignon.”

The fast-food comparison feels apt as movies like “Furious 7” are the cinematic equivalent of junk food. It’s full of empty calories and engineered to maximize profits with the least amount of effort.

While you might love cramming that dollar cheeseburger into your gaping maw, most would agree it’s not good for you.

The latest in the ludicrously popular series brings Jason Statham into the mix as a one-dimensional villain. He is seeking revenge for what Dom (Vin Diesel) and his reckless driving crew did to his brother. It makes sense in a hackneyed way, as the entire series always has hammered home the importance of family. The very big, garrish plot involves a piece of technology called “The God’s Eye” and terrorist threats that can only be thwarted with souped-up, turbo-charged automobiles.

I have a feeling this is what Henry Ford conceived when he invented the car: One day they would be dropped from planes, which then were called “whirlybirds,” to become the instrument for protecting freedom around the world.

I’m not sure when the “Fast and Furious” films made the transition from racing, action movies to spy thrillers. Seven films later, this series has become “Mission: Impossible,” covered in grease and choking on exhaust.

reel to reel

eating from the waste bin: “Furious 7” transitions the franchise from racing films to spy thrillers and features inconceivable plot points. Courtesy photo.

I wrote about “critical relent” years ago when discussing “Fast Five.” Critical relent is that moment when critics realize their disdain for something is meaningless. Audiences will flock to theaters despite the warnings. Eventually, they relent—not wanting to appear out of touch with the current pop-culture happenings.

Consequently, movies like “Fast and Furious” are crucified, whereas something like “Furious 7” is hailed as genius. Though, they are basically the exact same movie. The themes, the structure, the physics-defying car craziness completely mirror each other.

I refuse to acknowledge this film is anything other than empty calories. It’s simply another franchise with no other option than to pile on inconceivable action

sequences and hope audiences shut off their brains during the opening credits.

DETAILS: Furious 7

★ ★ 1/2 ★ ★ ★ Starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson Directed by James Wan Rated PG-13

4/15: In the gripping drama,” Still Alice,” Alice Howland (Julianne Moore, who won the Academy Award for this performance), a happily married mother of three, who is also a renowned linguistic professor, starts to forget words. Her momentary forgetfulness quickly unfolds into a diagnosis for Early Onset Alzheimer’s. In a battle in which Howland proves herself as brave and sensitive, she fights the loss of her family, her career and eventually herself. (PG-13, 101 min.)

5/4-6: As the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has only a single remaining vacancy—posing a rooming predicament for two fresh arrivals—Sonny pursues his expansionist dream of opening a second hotel. “The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” stars Judi Dench, Maggie Smith and Bill Nighy. (PG, 122 min.)

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American BLUEWATER

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 awardwinning 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: www.bluewaterdining.com

Blue surf cafÉ

Sophisticated Food…Casual Style. We offer a menu that has a heavy California surf culture influence while still retaining our Carolina roots. We provide a delicate balance of flavors and freshness in a comfortable and inviting setting. We offer a unique breakfast menu until noon daily, including specialty waffles, skillet hashes and unique breakfast sandwiches. Our lunch menu is packed with a wide variety of options, from house roasted pulled pork, to our mahi sandwich and customer favorite, meatloaf sandwich.

Our dinner features a special each night along with our favorite house entrees: Braised Beef Brisket, Mojo Pork and Mahi. All of our entrees are as delicious as they are inventive.

We also have a full beer and wine list. Come try the “hidden gem” of Wilmington today. 250 Racine Drive, Wilmington 910-523-5362.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily Specials, Gluten Free Menu, Gourmet Hot Chocolates, Outdoor Patio, New Artist event first Friday of every month and Kids Menu.

■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

If you’re looking for good food and an atmosphere that’s fun for the whole family, Buffalo Wild Wings is the place! Award winning wings and 20 signature sauces and seasonings.

Plus…salads, wraps, flatbreads, burgers, and more. Tons of Big screen TVs and all your favorite sports. We have daily drink specials, a HUGE draft selection, and Free Trivia all day every day. Come in for our Weekday Lunch Specials, only $5.99 from 11am-2pm. Visit us for Wing Tuesdays with 60 cent wings all day long, or Boneless Thursdays with 60 cent boneless wings all day long. Buffalo Wild Wings is a great place to dine in or take out.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: MondaySaturday 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: 2 locations-Midtown (910-798-9464) and Monkey Junction (910-392-7224) ■ MUSIC: Live music Friday and Saturday in the Summer ■ WEBSITE: www.buffalowildwings.com

East oceanfront dining at blockade runner

Award-winning cuisine accompanied by the sounds of breaking surf + a soothing coastal breeze, that's East Oceanfront Dining. Our chef, Ben Ramsey, will pleasure your palate with fresh local seafood, produce from our own gardenscape + other harvest from local purveyors. Chef Ramsey is focused on the best of what our region has to offer and he + his staff are delighted to serve you. You'll dine in the comfort of our relaxing restaurant or if you choose, our canopied, oceanfront deck provides a memorable ambiance for any evening.

If you're looking for a more casual bite or maybe just a drink or two before dinner, have a seat in the Aquarium Lounge. A great selection of wine, beer or spirits can provide just what you're looking for as you settle in for an evening of coastal culture. For reservations and information concerning best rates and packages, please call 1-800-541-1161.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: The Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.blockade-runner.com

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.

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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 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington Kids menu available

eternal sunshine cafÉ

two with friends, new and old, Halligan’s Public House boasts a comfortable bar where fun-loving bartenders hold court daily and blarney fills the air. Stop by Halligan’s Public House today, “When you’re at Halligan’s....you’re at home.” With 12 beers on tap and 16 flat screen TVs, you can watch your favorite game and enjoy your favorite drink. Enjoy two locatons: 3317 Masonboro Loop Rd., and 1900 Eastwood Rd. in Lumina Station.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 Days a Week Monday-Wednesday 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Masonboro Loop & Lumina Station ■ FEATURING: The Best Reuben in Town! $5.99 lunch specials, Outdoor Patio ■ WEBSITE: www.halligansnc.com

Wilmington’s new unique restaurant, Eternal Sunshine Café, is conveniently located between downtown and Wrightsville Beach, also close to UNCW. It is a great spot to savor a gourmet breakfast, like cinna-swirl pancakes with coffee cream cheese syrup or a southwest benedict with chipotle hollandaise on a made from scratch biscuit. The lunch menu is filled with fresh delectable salads, sandwiches on house baked breads, and pitas. Come experience the innovative twist on breakfast classics and a casual lunch guaranteed to make you a regular customer. May the tranquility of Eternal Sunshine Cafe’s atmosphere shine upon your face and reinvigorate your day. Serves breakfast all day. Dinner COMING SOON! ■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: MondayWednesday 7-2, Thursday-Friday 6:30-2, Saturday 7-2, Sunday 8-2 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.eternalsunshinecafe.com

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: www.henrysrestaurant.com

Halligan's pub

Holiday Inn Resort

“Failte,” is the Gaelic word for “Welcome,” and at Halligan’s Public House it’s our “Motto.” Step into Halligan’s and enter a world of Irish hospitality where delicious food warms the heart and generous drinks lift the spirit. Be sure to try Halligan’s house specialty, “The Reuben,” number one with critics and of course our customers. One bite and you’ll understand why. Of course, we also serve a full selection of other delicious entrees including seafood, steak and pasta, as well as a wide assortment of burgers, sandwiches (Halligan’s Cheese Steak), and salads. And if you are looking for a friendly watering hole where you can raise a glass or

HENRY’S

Oceans Restaurant located in this oceanfront resort is a wonderful find. This is the perfect place to enjoy a fresh Seafood & Steak dinner while dinning outside overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Chef Eric invites you to experience his daily specials in this magnificent setting. (910) 256-2231. 1706 N. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Sat. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ WEBSITE: www.holidayinn.com

HOPS SUPPLY CO.

The combination of chef-inspired food and our craft bar

UPCOMING EVENTS Saturday April 18 Softball vs Towson 12:00pm

Sunday April 19 Softball vs Towson 12:00pm

Saturday April 18 Softball vs Towson 2:00pm

Wednesday April 22 Baseball vs UNC 6:00pm Game sponsored by Orthowilmington

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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: www.hopssupplycompany.com

We don’t throw food AT YOU but we do cook IN FRONT of you!!

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; Seasonal hours are open 7 days a week, Memorial Day through October ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Tasting menu every Tues. with small plates from $1-$4; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe menu on Thurs.; "Date night menu," $65/couple with beer and wine tasting every Fri. and half price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Mondays and Memorial Day-October, 7-9pm ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com

Ogden Tap Room

Wilmington’s go to Southern Gastro-Pub. With a menu featuring some southeast favorites and a few from the bayou. Ogden Tap Room offers a selection the whole family will enjoy. With 40 beers on tap from around the world, The O Tap is a Craft Beer Enthusiast dream come true. Ogden Tap Room also has a great wine selection as well as a full bar featuring the areas largest Bourbon selection. You are sure to leave Ogden Tap Room a happy camper.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Thurs 11am - Midnight, Fri & Sat 11am - 1am, Sunday Noon Midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Ogden ■ FEATURING: Live Team Trivia Tues 7:30-9:30pm ■ MUSIC: Every Thursday 8 - 10pm ■ WEBSITE: www.ogdentaproom.com

Our Ogden Location is only 5 minutes from Mayfaire Towncenter!

pine valley market

$4.69 DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS

*Kids eat for $.99 all day on Sundays! *Ogden location only.

www.hibachitogo.com

Hampstead Location:

Ogden Location:

15248 Highway 17 North Hampstead, NC 28443 910.270.9200 Drive-thru, call in or walk up

6932 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28411 910.791.7800 Dine in or carry out

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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 take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com

The trolly stop

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a five-store franchise in Southeastern

North Carolina. Since 1976 they have specialized in storemade chili, slaw and various sauces. As of more recently, select locations (Fountain Dr. and Southport) have started selling genuine burgers and cheese steaks (Beef & Chicken).

Our types of hotdogs include beef & Pork (Trolly Dog), allbeef (Sabrett), pork smoked sausage, Fat Free (Turkey) & Veggie. Recognized as having the Best Hot Dog in the Best of Wilmington Awards in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Call Individual Stores for hours of operation or Look at our website trollystophotdogs.com Catering available, now a large portion of our business. Call Rick at 297-8416 for catering and franchise information.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921

Southport (910) 457-7017 Fountain Dr. (910) 452-3952 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658 Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 - COMING SOON! ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

Asian BIG THAI II

From the minute you walk through the door to the wonderful selection of authentic Thai cuisine, Big Thai II offers you a tranquil and charming atmosphere - perfect start to a memorable dinner. For the lunchtime crowd, the luncheon specials provide a great opportunity to get away. The menu is filled with carefully prepared dishes such as Pad Thai (Chicken, Beef, Pork or Tofu pan-fried rice noodles with eggs, peanuts, bean sprouts, carrots, and chives in a sweet and savory sauce) and Masaman Curry (The mildest of all curries, this peanut base curry is creamy and delicious with potatoes, cashew nuts and creamy avocado). But you shouldn’t rush into a main entrée right away! You will be missing out on a deliciously appetizing Thai favorite, Nam Sod (Ground Pork blended with fresh chili, green onion, ginger and peanuts).

And be sure to save room for a piece of their fabulous Coconut Cake! A trip to Big Thai II is an experience that you’ll never forget. If the fast and friendly service doesn’t keep you coming back, the great food will! 1319 Military Cutoff Rd.; 256-6588 ■ Serving Lunch: Mon-Fri 11 a.m. -.2:30 p.m.

■ Serving Dinner: Mon-Thur 5 p.m. -.9:30 p.m.; Friday 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday 4 p.m. -.10 p.m.; Sunday 4 p.m. -.9:30 p.m.

■ Neighboorhood: Mayfaire ■ Featuring: Authentic Thai Cuisine ■ Website: www.bigthainc.com

hibachi to go

If you want fresh food fast, check out Hibachi To Go! It is a family-owned business with a professional and friendly staff serving the freshest local ingredients. Everything on the menu is done right on-site, from hand trimming the meat to making every sauce! They offer affordable appetizers such as crab, pork, or pineapple wontons, green bean fries, spring rolls, and edamama along with specialties like Teriyaki or Hibachi chicken, hand-trimmed ribeye, scallops, tempura or grilled shrimp, and fresh fish with veggies and rice. Drop by daily for the $4.69 lunch special and $4 sushi. Bring the little ones in on Sundays to the Ogden location and they can eat for only $0.99!

Visit us at our Ogden location where you can dine- in or takeout or our Hampstead location where you can drive-thru, walk-up, or take-out.

■ Serving Lunch & dinner: 11am- 9pm Everyday ■ Neighboorhood: Ogden- 6932 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28411 (910) 791-7800 Hampstead- 15248 Highway 17 North Wilmington, NC 28411 (910) 270-9200 ■ Featuring: $4.69 lunch specials ■ Website: www.hibachitogo.com

kabuki korean cafÉ and sushi

Family-owned and operated, Kabuki Korean Café and Sushi is Wilmington's only authentic Korean restaurant, freshly renovated and boasting a brand new menu! They feature delectable Korean BBQ, and are best known for traditional

items like their bibimbop and bulgogi. But they also feature a large variety of Asian cuisine, from fresh sushi to fried rice to teriyaki dishes, dumplings, edamame and more. Open daily, Kabuki welcomes diners for lunch from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and dinner 4:30 to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday. Stop by Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 10 p.m. 4102 Oleander Drive, Suite 2, at the corner of 41st Street, behind the Hess gas station. 910-350-3332.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Mon-Fri, 11am-2:30pm; Sat-Sun, noon-10pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, off Oleander Drive.

■ FEATURING: Wilmington's only authentic Korean restaurant!

KYOTO ASIAN GRILLE

Kyoto Asian Grille specializes in crafting mouth-watering food and providing superb customer service. We serve a plethora of Asian cuisines, from Chinese to Japanese to Thai, and have an unwavering commitment to flavor. All of our ingredients are fresh, cooked to order, with artistic culinary flair.

We also serve everything from sushi to traditional Chinese dishes, a plethora of curries to Pad Thai, hibachi and teriyaki dishes, and more. Come give us a try where you will find nothing in the freezer but the ice cream. Open for lunch and dinner, Monday through Saturday. Located at 4102 Market Street, (910) 332-3302.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon - Thu: 11am - 3pm and 5pm - 9:30pm or Fri - Sat, 11am - 3pm and 5pm - 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: An array of Asian cuisines, from Japanese to Chinese, Thai and more.

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 transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest. Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229.

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

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

southern thai

Our menu is centered around authentic Thai cuisine and features traditional dishes as well as chef-inspired dishes. We always deliver authentic Thai cuisine mixed with southern hospitality. Thailand can be culturally divided into 4 main regions: North, North Central, Central & South. The diverse topography and cultures lend their way to creating unique cuisines in each region. Meals are prepared by all generations coming together in the kitchen. Recipes are passed on this way through the generations so that the food you are tasting today is influenced by the knowledge of the past.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon - Thur 11am to 3pm and 4:30 to 9:30pm; Fri 11am to 3pm and 4:30 to 10pm; Sat 12 to 10pm; Closed Sunday ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Authentic Thai Cuisine ■ WEBSITE: www.southernthairestaurant.com

thai spice

From the flavorfully mild to the fiery spiced, Thai Spice customers are wooed by the dish that’s made to their specifications. Featuring a tasteful menu of traditional Thai standards to numerous delectable house specials, it’s quickly becoming the local favorite for Thai cuisine. This family-run restaurant is sure to win you over. If you haven’t discovered this gem,

come in and be charmed. Whether it be a daytime delight, or an evening indulgence, your visit will make you look forward to your return. Located in Monkey Junction at 5552 Carolina Beach Rd., Ste. G. (910) 791-0044.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tue.-Th.: 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat.: 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Sun.: 11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

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

the best gyro in town, the family hopes to expand without compromising an iota of the experience.

124 Princess St.; 910-343-6933 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday 10:00AM to 3:00PM Tuesday-Sunday 10:00AM to 9:00PM ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown and Monkey Junction ■ WEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA: www.the-greeks.com or www. facebook.com/thegreeksnc

szechuan 132

Healthy

Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant is your destination! Szechuan 132 has earned the reputation as one of the finest contemporary Chinese restaurants in the Port City.

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch Specials

yosake downtown sushi lounge

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

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

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

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

Nightly Drink Specials. Gluten-Free Menu upon request.

Complimentary Birthday Dessert.

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

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

gREEK The greeks

The Greeks is a two-store (going on three), family-ownedand-operated Greek restaurant. Since 2011 Chef Georgios Papanikolaou and his family have been giving unwavering attention to detail to their food, which represents Greek culture. The chef picks fresh local produce and proteins on a daily basis. The spices and herbs are imported from Greece, where they are picked wild from the mountains, sealed and then transported here. The family keeps their Greek roots close to their heart; with each dish they are recreating exactly the same flavors that a person will experience should they be in Greece. With a plethora of recipes to choose from and

CLEAN EATZ cafÉ

This café is your one stop shop to start living a healthy lifestyle. Everything on the menu is under 500 calories and 10 grams of fat unless you order otherwise. The café offers dine in, carryout, or get an entire weeks worth of meals by signing up for our weekly prepackaged meal service. We also do customized food prep to fit anyone's diet needs. Stop by Clean Eatz today to start a new you. You only have one life, Make it count!

Lifestyle tip: Resolutions usually fail due to the stress we put on ourselves to change so quickly. Make simple changes one by one. We didn’t get where we are at overnight. Baby lifestyle steps: Eliminate fried foods, drive thrus, alcohol, or sugar first. Add a new goal each week. You got this! 203 Racine drive,Wilmington NC 28403. (910) 452-3733.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday- Friday: 11-7, Saturday: 11-3 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.cleaneatz.net

Indian KABOB AND GRILL

Welcome to Kabob and Grill, downtown Wilmington's only fine Indian restaurant. Located on Water Street, overlooking the Cape Fear River, Kabob and Grill innovatesexotic flavors of Indian kabobs and curries. Kabobs are baked to perfection in our "tandoor" clay oven fresh, daily. We take pride in offering a great selection of vegetarian entrees made with healthy spices, vegetables and herbs. We also serve vegan and gluten-free items, all aromatic and full of flavor. Our professional chef ensures our lavash and extensive menu appeals to all palates, whether choosing vegetarian, chicken, lamb, goat, or seafood. Our dining area is modern and upscale, yet steeped in Indian tradition. We have a full-service bar and are open seven days a week. We do take-out, delivery and welcome private parties. 5 S Water Street, (910) 833-5262.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch Sunday through Saturday 11am-3pm. Dinner Sunday through Thursday 5-10pm, Friday & Saturday 5-10:30pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Innovative Indian recipes, made fresh daily.

tandoori bites

Located on College Road, just opposite Hugh MacRae Park, Tandoori Bites offers fine Indian cuisine at affordable prices.

Try one of 74 dishes on their lengthy menu, featuring a large range of side dishes and breads. They have specialties, such as lamb korma with nuts, spices and herbs in a mild creamy sauce, as well as seafood, like shrimp biryani with saffron-flavored rice, topped with the shellfish and nuts. They also have many vegetarian dishes, including mutter paneer, with garden peas and homemade paneer, or baingan bharta with baked eggplant, flamed and sautéed with onions, garlic and ginger.

Join their cozy eatery, where a far east escape awaits all diners, among a staff of friendly and helpful servers, as well as chefs who bring full-flavored tastes straight from their homeland. Located at 1620 South College Road, (910) 794-4540.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon. - Fri. 11-2:30 pm (Lunch Buffet) & 5-10 pm (Dinner), Sat. - Sun. 11:30 -3:00 pm (Lunch) & 5-10 pm (Dinner) ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch buffet ■ WEBSITE: www.tandooribites.net

Italian ELIZABETH’S PIZZA

A Wilmington favorite since 1987! At Elizabeth’s you’ll find authentic Italian cuisine, as well as some of your American favorites. Offering delicious pizza, salads, sandwiches, entrees, desserts, beer, and wine. Elizabeth’s is known for their fresh ingredients, where even the bread is baked fresh daily.

A great place for lunch, dinner, a late night meal, or take out.

Elizabeth’s can also cater your event and now has a party room available. Visit us at 4304 ½ Ma rket St or call 910251-1005 for take out.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 10am-Midnight every day ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown (Corner of Market St and Kerr Avenue).

■ WEBSITE: www.epwilmington.com ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, kids menu and online coupons.

eddie romanelli's

Eddie Romanelli’s is a family-friendly, casual Italian American restaurant that’s been a favorite of Wilmington locals for over 16 years. Its menu includes Italian favorites such as Mama Romanelli’s Lasagna, Baked Ziti, Rigatoni a la Vodka and, of course, made-from-scratch pizzas. Its American influences include tasty burgers, the U.S.A. Salad and a 16 oz. Marinated Rib Eye Steak. Romanelli’s offers patio dining and flat screen TVs in its bar area. Dine in or take out, Romanelli’s is always a crowd favorite. Large parties welcome. 503 Olde Waterford Way, Leland. (910) 383.1885.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South/Leland ■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials ■ WEBSITE: www.RomanellisRestaurant.com

Fat Tony’s Italian Pub

Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and American influences to mold it into a unique family-friendly restaurant with a “gastropub” feel. Boasting such menu items as Veal Saltimbocca, Eggplant Parmigiana, USDA Prime Sirloin, and award-winning NY style hand-tossed pizzas, Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Their appetizers range from Blue Crab Dip to Grilled Pizzas to Lollipop Lamb Chops.

Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of microbrews included in their 27-tap lineup – 12 of which are from NC. They have a wide selection of bottled beers, a revamped wine list, and an arsenal of expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle. Fat Tony’s offers lunch specials until 3pm Monday through Friday and a 10% discount to students and faculty at CFCC. They have two pet-friendly patios – one looking out onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. With friendly, excellent service and a fun, inviting atmosphere, expect to have your expectations exceeded at Fat Tony’s. Find The Flavor…..Craft Beer, Craft Pizza!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am10 pm; Friday-Saturday 11 am-Midnight; Sunday Noon-10 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.

siena trattoria

Enjoy authentic Italian food in a beautiful, warm, casual setting. Whether dining indoors or in our courtyard, Siena is the perfect neighborhood trattoria for the entire family to enjoy. From our delicious brick oven pizza to elegantly prepared meat, seafood, and pasta specials, you will find a level of cuisine that will please the most demanding palate, prepared from the finest and freshest ingredients.

■ SERVING DINNER: at 4 p.m. Daily.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South. 3315 Masonboro Loop Road, 910-794-3002 ■ FEATURING: Family style dinners on Sundays ■ WEBSITE: www.sienawilmington.com

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Fresh from the Farm

The Riverfront Farmers’ Market is a curbside market featuring local farmers, producers, artists & crafters.

OPENING DAY Saturday, April 4th 8am to 1pm

Runs through November 21st, 2015

OPEN RAIN OR SHINE!!

• Fruits • Vegetables • Plants • Herbs • Flowers • Eggs • Cheeses

• Meats • Seafood • Honey • Baked goods • Pickles • Jams & Jelly • Art & Crafts

Riverfront Farmers’ Market is now on the corner of North Water and Princess Streets

FEATURED MUSIC MAY 2 ND

RICH ZIMMERMAN

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: The largest tequila selection in Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com

a taste of italy

Looking for authentic Italian cuisine in the Port City? Look no further than A Taste of Italy Deli. Brothers, Tommy and Chris Guarino, and partner Craig Berner, have been serving up breakfast, lunch, and dinner to local and visiting diners for twenty years. The recipes have been passed down from generation to generation, and after one bite you feel like you’re in your mamas' kitchen. Along with the hot and cold lunch menu, they also carry a large variety of deli sides and madefrom-scratch desserts. Or, if you’re looking to get creative in your own kitchen, A Taste of Italy carries a wide selection of imported groceries, from pasta to olive oils, and everything in between. And last but certainly not least, allow them to help you make any occasion become a delicious Italian experience with their catering or call ahead ordering.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Friday 8:00am8:00pm, Saturday 8:30am-7:00pm, Sunday 11:00am6:00pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.ncatasteofitaly.com ■ FEATURING: Sclafani goods, Polly-O cheese, Ferrara Torrone and much, much more!

Jamaican JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE

Tucked in the corner of University Landing, a block from UNCW is the hidden gem of Wilmington’s international cuisine scene - Jamaica’s Comfort Zone. This family owned restaurant provides a relaxing blend of Caribbean delights – along with reggae music – served up with irrepressible smiles for miles. From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouth-watering classic dishes such as curry goat, oxtail, jerk and curry chicken, to our specialty 4-course meals ($12.00) and $6.99 Student meal. Catering options are available.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tuesday - Saturday 11:45am - 9:00pm and Sunday 1:30pm - 8:00pm. Monday - Closed.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown – University Landing 417 S. College Road #24 ■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials updated daily on Facebook ■ WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net

Latin American CEVICHE'S

For more information call 538-6223 or visit www.wilmingtondowntown.com

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Come enjoy the tropical flavors of Panama and Central America...from our fresh fish to our handmade empanadas, traditional arroz con pollo to fresh inspired salads, We hope you will be transported to simpler time with warm, friendly service, and festive vibe. Large selection of beer and wine, including red and white sangria, tropical mimosas, drink specials daily. Just before the bridge at Wrightsville Beach. 7210 Wrightsville Ave. (910) 256-3131.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon - Sun 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.wbceviche.com

san juan CafÉ

Offering the most authentic, gourmet Latin American cuisine in Wilmington. With dishes from countries such as Puerto

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Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Cuba you’ll be able to savor a variety of flavors from all over Latin America. Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue.

910.790.8661 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter for live music updates!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon - Sat. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and from 5-10 p.m. Closed Sunday.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Nightly specials ■ WEBSITE: www.sanjuancafenc.com

Mexican la costa mexican restaurant

With three locations to serve Wilmingtonians, La Costa is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m with lunch specials. Their full dinner menu (from 3 p.m. on) offers the best in Mexican cuisine across the city. From top-sellers, like fajitas, quesadillas and burritos, to chef's specialty items, like molcajete or borrego, a taste of familiar and exotic can be enjoyed. All of La Costa's pico de gallo, guacamole, salsas, chile-chipotle, enchilada and burrito sauces are made in house daily. Add to it a 16-ounce margarita, which is only $4.25 on Mondays and Tuesdays at all locations, and every meal is complete.

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

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

San felipe

At San Felipe, we pride ourselves in offering the best Mexican cuisine combined with a Mexican inspired dining experience that will instill a sense of “familia” with our patrons.

Ditch the regular fare and try one of our Mexican inspired favorites such as our sizzling Certified Angus Beef Fajitas or our Carolina Chimichanga. Visit any of our 10 North Carolina locations to see for yourself and while your at it, try one of our delicious Margaritas! See you soon Amigos!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington, Leland & Southport ■ WEBSITE: www.sanfelipenc.com

Organic LOVEY’S natural foods & CafÉ

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

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, New Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes. Newly expanded.

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com

whole foods market

Whole Foods Market offers one of the most expansive freshly prepared foods options in the city! With 4 bars featuring hot dishes & salads, a sandwich station, sushi station, and pizza station, you are apt to satisfy everyone in your group.

All of the ingredients are free of any artificial colors, flavors or preservatives so food is fresh and flavorful from farm, ranch, or dock to your fork! Dine in the cafe or carry out. On any given day the selection offers an array of organic, local, vegan/vegetarian, and healthy options. Voted Best Salads by encore readers.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week. Monday - Sunday. 8am - 9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Seasonal, healthy, organic, vegan/vegetarian ■ WEBSITE: www.wholefoodsmarket.com

Seafood CATCH

Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina.

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

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List ■ WEBSITE: www.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) 7622827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

fish bites

Home of the freshest seafood in town, and Wilmington’s only Live Lobster Tank. Try one of our signature entrees like Fish Bites Tuna Filet, Stuffed Flounder or The Fishermans Stew. We have unique appetizers like Oyster Bombs, Shrimp Bombs, or Grouper Cheeks(who knew Groupers had cheeks!!). Have your Fresh Catch prepared to your delight, pan seared, grilled, blackened, broiled or fried. We will accomodate any taste. The Daily Special Board features creative dishes that highlight our Chef’s creative culinary skills. We make a fantastic steamer platter with Crab Legs, Shrimp, Clams, Oysters and Mussels. The possibilities are endless. We have the largest selection of seafood in the area.

Not only are we a seafood restaurant, but a fresh market as well. Take home your Fresh Seafood selection and cook it your favorite way. We also have take out. Don’t forget our made from scratch desserts. Come in and enjoy a fresh beverage from our full service “Bottems Up Bar”. Whether you just need something to curb your appetite or a full meal,

we have something for everyone. Daily food specials and Drink Specials offered. Kids Menu available. So come in and enjoy the most amazing seafood you have ever tasted!

6132-11 Carolina Beach Rd. (910) 791-1117 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tue-Sat 11am - 9pm, Sun 11am - 3pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: The freshest seafood in town, and Wilmington’s only Live Lobster Tank!

■ WEBSITE: www.fishbitesseafood.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.

food and smoothies with a healthy appeal, all made to order from the freshest ingredients. Our toasted wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads and gourmet salads are made fresh with highest quality of meats and cheeses, topped with fresh produce and flavorful sauces, available for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The fun atmosphere and unparalleled hospitality brings customers back to Tropical Smoothie Café again and again. At Tropical Smoothie, we are guided by one simple belief: When you eat better, you feel better and when you feel better, all is better. It's part of our mission to inspire a healthier lifestyle by serving amazing food and smoothies with a bit of tropical fun. 2804 S. College Road, Long Leaf Mall.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon-Fri; 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat-Sun ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, at Shipyard Blvd. and College Rd.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH:

Mon – Sat 11am – 11pm, Sunday 10am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dining on the newly renovated Crystal Pier ■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com

SHUCKIN' SHACK

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar has two locations in the Port City area. The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd. (910-458-7380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). The Shack is the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in and check out the Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Carolina Beach Hours: Mon-Sat: 11am-2am; Sun: Noon-2am, Historic Wilmington: Sun-Thurs: 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat: 11amMidnight ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Carolina Beach and Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials. Like us on Facebook!

■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.com

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Tropical Smoothie Café’s menu boasts bold, flavorful

Sports Bar This is downtown Wilmington’s Sports Pub! With every major sporting package on ten HDTVs and our huge HD projection screen, there is no better place to catch every game in every sport. Our extensive menu ranges from classics, like thick Angus burgers or NY-style Reuben, to lighter fare, such as homemade soups, fresh salads and vegetarian options. Whether meeting for a business lunch, lingering over dinner and drinks, or watching the game, the atmosphere and friendly service will turn you into a regular. Open late 7 days a week, with free WiFi, pool, and did we mention sports?

Free downtown lunchtime delivery on weekdays; we can accommodate large parties. (910) 763-4133.

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■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com

Carolina Ale House

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winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNC W, this lively sports-themed restaurant. Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 South College Road. (910) 791.9393.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: 0 HD TVs and the biggest HD projector TVs in Wilmington.

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

vegetarian/Vegan sealevel restaurant

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■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & ■ LATE NIGHT: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 priced select appetizers Monday

the pilot house

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

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

Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, FriSat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday

purveying local companies for the best in seafood, proteins and produce. They work with local fisherman and farmers to ensure your meal will be freshly grown and hand chosen. A new dinner menu is churned out daily to ensure the chefs are working with the freshest ingredients. Plus, the bartenders are creating new drink menus daily as to never bore your taste buds. 1125 A Military Cutoff Rd. 910-239-9153.

■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: Open for dinner TuesSun, 5pm-close, with live music Fri-Sat nights. Sunday brunch, 10am-3pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.pembrokescuisine.com

Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-

The Sealevel family is settling in to making the cozy most of sweater season, with a variety of soups and hot beverages: mulled cider, nondairy hot cocoa, ginger-hibiscus tea, and hot sake. You won't need a coat after a cup of the regularly featured Thai-style hot 'n' spicy coconut curry soup, made without meat or dairy products, with Thai chilies and lemongrass.

Commune with your lentil burger-lovin' soul over a portobello melt and a side of hot potato chips with vegan chipotle dip.

Desserts are shifting into seasonal favorites: gluten-free and vegan sweet potato and apple pies; gluten-free brownies with non-dairy chocolate frozen cream; and assorted vegan and gluten-free cookies round out the sweet fare. Ask about delivery. Party space/dance hall available! Lunch everyday, 11am-2pm, except Tuesdays. Dinner Thurs.-Sat., 5-9pm.

Check our specials, updated daily on Facebook. 1015 S. Kerr Ave. 910-833-7196.

■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., daily; Thurs-Sat., 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Tuesdays ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, near UNCW ■ FEATURING: Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, lactose-intolerant and seafood-friendly fare!

■ WEBSITE: www.sealevelcitygourmet.com

Casey's Buffet

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

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

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

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

Rx Restaurant & bar

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

421 Castle St.; 910 399-3080.

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

pembroke's

A seasonally inspired and locally sourced Southern cuisine dining experience, Pembroke’s was created by the owners of downtown’s Rx Restaurant. Pembroke’s focuses on the same values and excellent service as its sister restaurant,

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Get Down to Give Back:

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t’s time for Wilmington to show you what it can do. Local musicians and dancers from across the city are being called to stage in a no-holds-barred performance to showcase some of the best local talent. The 14th annual Arts Sensation, put on by Forward Motion Dance Company, will feature the dynamic jazz band, The FROG Project and the much beloved Company “T” Tap Dancers.

This year they will be raising funds for and educating people on Lower Cape Fear Hospice—a nonprofit organization that offers healthcare services, assistance, and education to more than 4,500 patients with advance illnesses and their families each year. LCFH offers compassion, dignity, comfort, respect, and someone to call for assistance at any time, day or night, during their final life transition. The agency also provides free grief counseling to children and adults.

“We love what Lower Cape Fear Hospice does for the community,” Tracey Varga, choreographer and director of the Forward Motion Dance Company, says.

“The support and care that they give families both in the hospital and at their care center is so important. We’re very happy we can help them out and educate people on what they do this year.”

The Arts Sensation first brought local artists together to benefit nonprofit organizations in 2001. Forward Motion Dance Company, another nonprofit organization, hoped to expose local and regional communities to modern and contemporary dance, while giving back to the greater good. Founded in 2001 by Varga—she moved here from Seattle in 1996—the company offers education for schools and community organizations, like YWCA, and they partner with other nonprofits, annually.

Inspiration for the Arts Sensation came knocking for Varga when she read an article

The 14th annual Arts Sensation will benefit the Lower Cape Fear Hospice through dance and music By: Kamerin Roth

Above: Forward Motion Dance will host Arts Sensation with Company "T" Tap Dancers. Photo by Erin Whittle.

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on the front page of Star News about the shortage of funds at the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC. Soon after, the food bank became the first beneficiary of the Arts Sensation.

“The dance community didn’t really have an event to show off their talent at the time,” Varga explains. “I thought the show would be a great opportunity for local artists to both perform and give back to their community, and it has been for so many years now.”

Over the years, Arts Sensation has raised money and awareness for the Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, the Good Shepherd Center, Indo-Jax Surf School, the Full Belly Project, and the The Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County. In that time, the celebration has upgraded its digs from City Stage to the spacious main stage at Thalian Hall.

Diversifying the lineup remains important to Varga. She has hosted performances in all genres of dance, including Irish, tap, belly, African, hip-hop, jazz, classical, lyrical, and modern. Musicians such as the Benny Hill Quartet, Rock Tobey and Randy McQuay have all participated and devoted their time and effortd to the cause. It’s the collaboration of music and choreographed dance that brings the show to life, and what has kept so many people coming back year after year.

“We love the diversity that our local area brings together,” Varga tells. “We gather and combine classical ballet pieces with belly-dance performers and African breakdance. A lot of what we have this year is new and really shows the talent Wilmington is capable of.”

The FROG (Finished Room Over the Garage) Project (which is where the band began practicing) consists of keyboardist Kevin Kolb, flutist and saxophonist Teddy Burgh, percussionist Troy Pierce, and upright bassist Ryan Woodall. The group formed in late 2009 when the four extremely experienced musicians merged their talents together to create music combining jazz, pop, hip-hop, funk, and R&B. They will be joined on stage at the Arts Sensation by well-known local saxophone legend Benny Hill, who has been

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performing in a diverse range of musical groups for over 20 years now. With his alto saxophone in hand, Hill will electrify the audience in a style all his own.

“I’m very excited about having The FROG Project performing with us this year,” Varga says. “I saw them a few years ago and really loved what they did. Their music and how they performed was so great. They’re going to be a great addition to the show.”

There will be two performances this year choreographed by Varga herself. The first will be “Fire and Ice,” a tap dance featuring Company “T” Tap Dancers, and a music verve remix of Ella Fitzgerald’s “Blue Skies.” The second will comprise a modern piece called “Resolve.” It will be performed by the Forward Motion Dance Company, with music by local Joe Cordaro. “Resolve” was recently performed at the Wilmington Dance Festival. Other local choreographers participating include Linda Larson, Anne Firmender, Kelly Hawes, Allison Dutka, and Cedric Turner.

“Joy Unveiled,” a belly dance performed and choreographed by local dancer Kelly Hawes, will incorporate her unique style of Middle Eastern dance that is both joyful and tasteful for all audience types. A highenergy, African breakdance this year, titled “Ingonyama Baba,” and a classical ballet piece performed by dancers from The Dance Cooperative, The Dance Element, and the Wilmington School of Ballet, also will be highlights of the hsow.

Tickets can be purchased through the Thalian Hall Box Office at (910) 632-2285 or online at their website.

DETAILS:

14th annual Arts Sensation Thursday, April 16, 8 p.m.

Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut Street Tickets: $15 www.thalianhall.org www.forwardmotiondance.org

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Good for ages 12 & under, 50min - $17 kids $5 Adults - 2pm & 4pm Once he surrenders to you, the treasure will be yours to share.

Celebrate with pirate punch while singing a pirate tune. All little Mates and Lasses will don pirate gear before leaving the dock. It will be a swashbuckling good time!

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A Weekend of Literary Celebration:

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Old Books hosts poetry fest, debuts walking tour By: Tiffanie DiDonato

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pril is 30 days of absolute expressiveness, as we take a moment to recognize the poets and their insightful, yet very personal work. This weekend Old Books On Front Street is honoring National Poetry Month with their annual festival, dubbed “Couplet: Two Days Of Verse.” The events begin at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 18, and ends Sunday, April 19, at 2 p.m. Presented will be invaluable poetry workshops by notable writers like, Richard Krawiec, Danny Krawiec and Melissa Hassard from Sable Books. Each poet will bring out the rhythmic soulfulness in us all.

“You need poets and poems to tell you what’s going on around you in an artistic way,” Shaun Mitchell, a playwright and poet, says.

He will be among the many poets reading this weekend, on Sunday at 2 p.m. Mitchell will read from his debut book of poetry, “Big Red Book Of Pop Culture, U.S. History, Poetry and Pantylines.” It took Mitchell nine months to complete it.

Originally from Brooklyn, New York (or as he

pronounces it, “New Yawk”), Mitchell’s work revolves around influential icons who thrived throughout different decades—the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s.

People who defined history, like John Gotti, Mike Tyson and Marilyn Monroe, among others, are pointed to through rhyme and humor. The artwork within the book has been hand drawn by Mitchell, too.

“There are no sexual poses, but each woman inside is holding a gun and wearing tight clothes,” he jokes. “They are strong, independent, big-bottomed, real women—just the way I like them.”

Mitchell’s take on an event that defined so many families over the past two decades is one of the most anticipated readings: “September eleventh’s the day will live in infamy.

Terrorists launched a joint attack of hate and anarchy.

After 911 occurred the U.S. would proclaim The Taliban in Afghanistan are the

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MAN WITH WORDS: Local writer Shaun Mitchell will read from his latest poetry book, “Big Red Book...” on Sunday at 2 pm. as part of Old Book’s Couplet event. Courtesy poster

ones to blame.

The U.S. and U.K. attacked, never to be undone.

And so the first strike on the war on terror has begun.”

“Poetry uses art to capture the moment and the times we are living in,” Mitchell tells. “It’s relevant. One hundred or 200 years from now people will know how the average person felt about himself and the world he or she was living in. Long after we are gone, they’ll know how things affected us and the people around us.”

Anthony Lawson, a local actor who has starred in plays like, “Full Monty,” “The Producers” and “Reefer Madness,” also will be reading on Sunday. Also a co-founder and artistic director for Panache Theatrical Productions, Lawson will read at 6:30 p.m. from his work, “Keep Your Secrets.” It was published by Old Books’ in-house micro-press, New Books on Front Street.

As well, it is less introspection and more reflection on a man he says he no longer is or wants to be. “It’s just from a point in my life that I don’t quite associate with anymore,” Lawson explains. “A much angrier person wrote most of those poems. It’s full of angst and, maybe, a little bit of hope. The cover, a heart-shaped ashtray with cigarettes, I designed.”

As the 2015 fiction writer for encore—which publishes his ongoing story, “The Nine Lives of

Xen”—Lawson takes inspiration from the work of David Sedaris but above all Kurt Vonnegut. He associates with Vonnegut’s insertion of himself into fiction.

In addition to Old Books On Front Street’s annual poetry event, the local book haven will debut its Literary Walking Tour.

This inspirational and motivating new tour has been in the works for a while, according to Old Books’ owner Gwenyfar Rohler.

It will cover downtown from the river all the way to 5th Avenue.

Guests will visit different settings, like the homes of influential authors from our Port City, defunct libraries and newspaper headquarters, and more.

“I am pretty overwhelmed by the amount of information we have to cover,” Rohler says.

“Our literary history goes back to the 1600s and is still developing everyday here. It is essential to the human condition and has helped us share our experiences since the dawn of communication.”

Interested parties can score $8 tickets to the tour online (www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/1282058). The tour begins at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.

With countless workshops, packed with helpful and encouraging information for all phases of any writing career—ranging from how to market your own book to cover design—plus unbelievable poetry readings that dare and surprise, Couplet will educate and challenge perceptions. For more information on who is teaching the workshops and the different poets reading, visit Old Books online.

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events JOHN LITHGOW: STORIES BY HEART 4/17, 8pm: Join Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner John Lithgow for one very special evening, as he offers a touching and humorous reflection on storytelling as the tie that binds humanity. www.uncw.edu. UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd. MIND TRAVELING..

4/18, 10am: (Rain day May 2nd) at the MLK Community Center, 401 S. 8th St. Celebrate reading (D.E.A.R.-Drop Everything and Read). April is Na-

tional Poetry Month and National Financial Literacy Month. Activities, games and giveaways for youth and families; storytelling; costumed literary characters. Have fun, engage the attendees and promote reading and improve literacy. Dolores Williams at 612-7109 dolores79@ec.rr.com or email her at dolores79@ec.rr.com to confirm your participation and to request additional information.

PAWZ IN THE PARK 4/18, 10am-3pm: The second annual Pawz In Park will be held at Battleship Park in Wilmington, NC. All proceeds from this 501(c)(3) non- profit event will go back to local animal rescue groups dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and finding adoptive

homes for animals surrendered by private owners and obtained by animal shelters and humane societies. Live music, food trucks, beer tent, pet related vendors, activities for pets, a silent auction, and appearances and special activities with some of the Wilmington Hammerheads players! Plus, Netop the painting dog will be on stage showcasing his talents! Check him out by following this link: http:// netopthedog.com. $5/person. Admission for furry friends and kids 5 and under, free. Jennifer Bloech: Pawzinpark@gmail.com or www.pawzinpark.com SPRING FASHION PREVIEW 4/22, 6:30pm: Style Girl Jess James presents the 8th annual Spring Fashion Preview at Bakery 105

with a “Mad Men” theme in honor of the show’s last season. Spring Fashion Preview, presented by Dr. Rosalyn George of Wilmington Dermatology Center, features the latest trends for spring at any age with a nod to the late 60’s, the current setting for the last season. Each must-have look will be modeled on the runway by local celebrities in their 20s to 80+. Beauty experts celebrity hair stylist Steven Ward, along with the Steven Ward Hair Salon, and top international makeup artists from Trish McEvoy will curate hair and makeup looks to correlate with looks styled by Jess James. Shopping and deals you won’t wanna miss from your favorite boutiques & designers! Tickets are $25. 105 Bakery, 105 Orange Street EARTH DAY CELEBRATION 4/22, 8am: Come join us as we celebrate the 45th annual Earth Day with Airlie Gardens! It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner, or more advanced in your practice, this class is sure to be fun for all.

Bring your own mat or towel. Participants will receive free re-entry to the Airlie Butterfly Release at 4pm. Cost: Longwave Yoga students: Your unlimited package includes this event. For those with a 5 or 10-class pack, these visits can be redeemed for this event. Drop-in: $15 Airlie Members: $10. Airlie Gardens, 300 Airlie Road BOARD GAME CONVENTION 4/24-26, all day: Three-day board game convention at the Hampton Inn Medical Park, 2320 S 17th St. The convention will take place Friday, April 24th through Sunday April 26th, 2015. in the Azalea and Board Rooms. Cape Fear Games presents Board Games at the Beach” will begin on Fri., 4/24, at 8am, and continue throughout day until Sunday evening (4/26) at 6pm. The weekend’s format will feature open-gaming along and a playto-win table where attendees can win the copy of the game they just played. Weekend Badge can be purchased for $40 or 2 for $70 (the Couples pass), or a Day Pass for $30. A Youth (10-15 yrs.) weekend Badge is $20 or $15 for a Day Pass. No experience is necessary and fun will be had by all. The deadline to register is Friday, April 17th at Noon. No badges will be sold on-site. www.facebook.com/events/1562913133927770.

Reg.: CapeFearGames.com/catalog/event_registrationboard_games_events/1833 N. BRUNSWICK EXPO 4/25, 10am-3pm: North Brunswick High School, 114 Scorpion Dr, Leland, NC, features businesses, large and small, showcasing products or services.

Attend any or all show-day seminars with topics ranging from energy efficiency and home improvement, hurricane preparedness, landscaping and gardening, social media, computers and cellphones. Free shred-a-thon which is a safe, secure way to destroy confidential records. Drop off documents 10:30am-2:30pm at the Iron Mountain truck before continuing to the North Brunswick Business Expo. The Brunswick Sheriff’s Office Animal Protective Services will be holding a Pet Adoption Fair; donations welcome (towels, fleece blankets, kitten/puppy food, clothes washing detergent, grooming supplies, kongs—all items are greatly appreciated). Free.

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The 5th annual N.C. Coastal Land Trust event takes place 9am-1pm, Sat., 4/25, at the Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden in Wilmington. Free, educational, family-friendly event celebrates our own Venus Flytrap with crafts, tours, face painting and a new, interactive “touch box” activity designed to emulate how plants such as the flytrap, butterwort, pitcher plant and sundew lure insects into their traps. Biology students from UNCW will conduct tours of the garden, 3800 Canterbury Road, behind Alderman Elementary School. Visitors can attend presentations with live snakes from Halyburton Park and birds of prey from the Cape Fear Raptor Center. Frolic will be a part of the two-week North Carolina Science Festival, the first statewide science festival in the US, which brings hundreds of events together under one banner.

WILMINGTON’S EARTH DAY FEST 4/25, all day: Life Starts From the Ground Up” is the theme for our local annual Earth Day Celebration. Everyone is invited—families, friends, residents, visitors, individuals & organizations. Sorry, four-legged family members are not allowed. Time to celebrate our beautiful planet. We are a familyfriendly event with an EcoZone Area for kids, great exhibitors, local organizations, and area crafts people. Many food & beverage vendors and food trucks including organic selections from our area and our exclusive brewery this year is Broomtail Brewing Company. Multiple bands will be featured throughout the day. All entertainment is free to the public. Hugh MacRae Park, 1799 S. College Rd. KURE BEACH STREET FEST 4/25, all day: Mark your calendars - the Kure Beach Street Festival is set to return this spring!

This year’s festival will be held Saturday, April 25th from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. along Atlantic Avenue and the Ocean Front Park. We’ve put together a spectacular stage schedule of children’s entertainment, live music, dancing and more. Relax in the lawn and enjoy the entertainment, grab a snack from the delicious food vendors, browse the arts and craft booths for that must-have item, and enjoy a day with friends, new and old – all within sight of the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. We hope to see you there! Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Avenue ILM EARTH DAY 4/25, all day: “Life Starts From the Ground Up” is the theme for our local annual Earth Day Celebration. Everyone is invited... families, friends, residents, visitors, individuals & organizations. Sorry, four-legged family members are not allowed. Time to celebrate our beautiful planet. We are a familyfriendly event with an EcoZone Area for kids, great exhibitors, local organizations, and area crafts people. Many food & beverage vendors and food trucks including organic selections from our area and our exclusive brewery this year is Broomtail Brewing Company. Multiple bands will be featured throughout the day. Free to the public. Hugh MacRae Park, 1799 S. College Rd

charity/fundraisers NONPROFIT LUNCH AND LEARN 4/16, 11:30am: Dashboards are a management tool using graphs, charts, and pictures to easily represent an organization’s progress, success, need for improvement, and more. During this Lunch & Learn, you will see examples of how organizations can use dashboards as a tool to hold themselves accountable for the goals and objectives that they plan to achieve. Dashboards can be used to track progress, monitor situations, celebrate success, and easily explain an organization’s current. Brunswick Community College, 2050 Enterprise Dr., NE. 14TH ANNUAL ARTS SENSATION

4/16, 8pm: 14th annual Arts Sensation will support the nonprofit Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation. Music and dance! Tickets are $15 general admission through the Thalian Hall Box Office at 910632-2285 or online at www.thalianhall.org/events.

Featured musical performers are The FROG Project. Company “T” Tap Dancers will perform along with a variety of dance from classical to contemporary. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. SILENT AUCTION AND FASHION SHOW 4/17, 6pm: Join us for the dinner show! Searching...for Style, the 23rd Annual Fashion Show and Silent Auction to benefit the Domestic Violence Shelter and Services. Come see local celebrities and civic leaders strut their stuff on the runway as they model fashions from our Vintage Values stores. Silent auction items include art, jewelry, travel items, and more. Hilton Wilmington Riverside, 301 N Water St. GOING FIT’S READY FOR 5K 4/16, 6pm: Are you training for a run or want to reach a new goal? Going Fit has a new program just for you! Going Fit insured and certified instructors will be training you Tuesdays and Thursdays for three weeks. Class will consist of warm up, gradual training, and end with a strength and stretch segment. Stop putting off your 5k dreams! Join us to start your training! Smith Creek County Park, 633 Harris Road 6TH ANNUAL PAJAMA PARTY 4/17, 6:30pm: Join us in your fave PJs for dinner, dancing, fashion show, and auction.This fun-raiser is to benefit the 10 Year Plan’s Homeless Medical Respite Care Program. Not everyone has a warm place to sleep at night. Help us bring awareness to this problem in the Cape Fear Area. Prizes given for best PJ’s! Bluewater Waterfront Grill, 4 Marina St. SILENT AUCTION AND FASHION SHOW 4/17, 6pm: Join us for the dinner show! Searching...for Style, the 23rd Annual Fashion Show and Silent Auction to benefit the Domestic Violence Shelter and Services. Come see local celebrities and civic leaders strut their stuff on the runway as they model fashions from our Vintage Values stores. Silent auction items include art, jewelry, travel items, and more. Hilton Wilmington Riverside, 301 N Water St. WALK MS 4/18, 10am: Walk MS connects people living with MS and those who care about them. It is an experience unlike any other - a day to come together, to celebrate the progress we’ve made and to show the power of our connections. When you participate in Walk MS, the funds you raise give hope to the more than people living with MS in our community. Please join us on April 18, 2015 as we fight for the cure! Greenfield Lake Park, 310 Willard St. Emily Conner: (336) 299-5473 or emily.conner@ nmss.org.

WILMINGTON BOYS CHOIR ABC SALES Attic, basement and closet sale to benefit the Wilmington Boys Choir, 4/25, 8am-noon. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 N. 16th St. Clothing, shoes, domestics, books, recordings, garden and hand tools, toys and games, bric-a-brac, holiday items, and more. Email wilmingtonboyschoir@gmail.com for more information. All ages welcome! Donations welcome! St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 North 16th St.

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WORK ON WILMINGTON 4/25, all day: The service project, titled Work on Wilmington (WOW), is an annual event held every spring. Approximately 2,000 volunteers are expected to dedicate a half day to tackle 30+ projects across Wilmington. Annual event brings together a broad spectrum of Wilmington area individuals and businesses to work together to make Wilmington a

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better place to live. Projects selected for this year’s event include landscaping and gardening at local schools, painting at the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC and refurbishments to Carolina Beach State Park. Volunteer efforts are made possible by over 70 area businesses and individuals who provide materials, services and financial support. It is estimated that, at each location, over $130,000 in free labor is provided by the volunteers who participate in Work On Wilmington. Because many hands are collectively working, projects that would take months to accomplish are completed in just 4 hours. workonwilmington.org.

ANIMAL FARMRAISER 4/25, 9pm: Join C’est La Guerre in a revelry of animal revolution, Orwell style! Don your best animal mask (handmade strongly encouraged, but bought is just fine) and transcend with us into a celebration of outsider music, literature and theater. Eclectic sounds by Chill Bill, experimental music by The Non-Existent Trio, specialty drinks, backyard barn lounge, screen-your-own tee by 13th and Mars, handmade WildBeings spirit-animal hunt, creature kissing booth and Soulful Twist food truck on site. $5 cover, proceeds support C’est La Guerre’s next production, which will be announced at the event. Free entry for cast and crew in any theater production running that weekend. C’est La Guerre is an arts production company that endeavors to bring art of all kinds to unexpected spaces. Goat & Compass, 710 N. 4th St. RELAY FOR LIFE 2015: DECADES 4/25, all day: The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. Take the time to join us at this year’s relay to have a great time. Games and activities provide entertainment in a family-friendly environment for the entire community. Form a team/register online: www.relayforlife.org/newhanovernc.

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UN WALK TO END VIOLENCE 4/26, noon-3pm: 6th annual Wilmington UN Walk to End Violence Against Women and Girls in memory of Yolanda Norwood is an event not to be missed. Tto increase awareness of the global issue of gender based violence, as well as raise funds for the UN Trust Fund that is supporting programs to do just that. Join us for poster making, informational booths, face painting, giveaways, DJ, Zumba, and more! Registration begins at noon, with warmup and welcome at 1pm, and either a 3K at 1:15pm or an awareness loop at 1:20pm. Fun music and giveaways at 2pm. Reg. $25/on site. Under 12 is

free. Hugh MacRae Park Shelter #4, 1799 South College Rd. Rachel Fox: rachelfox.onewilmington@ gmail.com.

SOROSIS GAME DAY 4/29, 10:30am: NC Sorosis will hold its third annual Game Day at the Sorosis Clubhouse. The Clubhouse is located at 20 South Cardinal Drive in Wilmington. Participants should bring their favorite card or board game. A silent auction will be held throughout the day. Proceeds benefit the STEM Program at College Park Elementary. Cost: $25.00 per person, includes lunch. Space is limited; dead-

THROUGH MAY 1: SUBMISSIONS Big Dawg Productions’ second annual New Play Festival will get underway in May. Through May 1, they’re accepting original plays from area students, grades 6 through 12. The young writers will have a chance to see their work go from page to stage. Accepted submissions will endure three rounds of revisions and can be submitted via email, bigdawgyouthplays@gmail.com, through May 1. Visit bigdawgproductions.org for a complete list of guidelines. line to register is April 22nd. Details: Brigitte Harris at 799-3812 or bharris1301@att.net. North Carolina Sorosis Clubhouse, 20 South Cardinal Drive

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Oklahoma). Lt. Flipper distinguished himself in the war against Warm Springs Apache Chief Victorio in 1880. Shortly afterwards, however, Lt. Flipper was tried for embezzlement of government funds and dismissed from the army in 1882 at the age of 26. He contested the charges for the rest of his life. His conviction was finally reviewed more than a century later, his discharge status was changed to good conduct, and President Clinton issued an official pardon in 1999. Bob Rogers, a retired Army Captain and IBM employee living in Charlotte, NC, has written a one-man play about Lt. Flipper’s trial.

Dorothy Hodder 910-798-6323dhodder@nhcgov.com. Library, 201 Chestnut St. RUDE BITCHES MAKE ME TIRED 2 Through May 3, Fri.-Sat., 7pm, by Celia Rivenbark, adapted by Zach Hanner. Doors open at 6pm. Sundays starting April 12 at 3pm. Tickets $38. $22 for show only. Local author, Celia Rivenbark’s latest novel gets a second dinner theater makeover. This time with some additional stories not found in the book, but with all the irreverance you’ve grown to love. Advice on etiquette from these Southern gals will keep you in stiches.

Three-course meal included. www.theatrewilmington.com. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th Street NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 4/19, all day: Big Dawg Productions is currently accepting new and original plays from students in grades 6-12 for their 15th Annual New Play Festival. This is a unique opportunity for young writers to see their plays produced by a professional company and learn about the work involved in bringing an original production to the stage. Accepted plays will undergo three rounds of revisions. Plays can be submitted to bigdawgyouthplays@gmail.com through May 1. See www.bigdawgproductions.org for complete guide-

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comedy DEAD CROW COMEDY CLUB Ongoing schedule: Mon, Comedy Bingo and $1 tacos; Tues, free Crow’s Nest Improv (long-form), 8pm; Wed, Nutt House Improv Show, 9pm, $3; Thurs, free open-mic night, 9pm; Fri-Sat, national touring comedians/comediennes, 8pm/10pm $10$15; Sun, closed. • 11:45pm: Late Fear with Willis Maxwell, Wilmington’s Late Night Talk Show, taped every 1st and 3rd Saturday night at midnight in the Dead Crow Comedy Room, Late Fear is a hilarious and fun showcase for Wilmington’s creative talent and small business. Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front Street.

CAPE FEAR COMEDY FESTIVAL 4/29-5/2: The Cape Fear Comedy Festival is a fourday comedy festival taking place in five different venues in Downtown Wilmington, North Carolina from Wednesday April 29th through Saturday May 2nd, 2015. The 2015 Cape Fear Comedy Festival will feature performances by Sara Schaefer (MTV, Comedy Central), Baron Vaughn (Netflix, Comedy Central) Ahmed Bharoocha (Comedy Central), Chris Trew (Austin’s Hell Yes Fest Founder) and a cast of over 40 other local and nationally touring comedians. Venues taking part in the 2015 Cape Fear Comedy Festival include; Reel Cafe, Manna, City Stage, The Beam Room at Front Street Brewery and Dead Crow Comedy Room. All rooms are within walking distance of one another. Festival Passes are just $15-$25 and get buyers into all events during the Cape Fear Comedy Festival with the exception of the Sara Schaefer shows at Dead Crow Comedy. All Festival Pass purchasers will receive a $5 discount code emailed to them for

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music/concerts UNCW BRASS FESTIVAL 4/15, 7:30pm: Army Ground Forces Trombone Ensemble, UNCW Department of Music faculty and students perform an evening of brass. The Army Ground Forces Trombone Ensemble, part of the Army Ground Forces Band, provides world-class music in support of the U.S. Army Forces Command, headquartered at Ft. Bragg in Fayetteville, N.C., and serves as the musical ambassador of the American Combat Soldier to the American people.

UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, Cultural Arts Building, 5270 Randall Dr. PRO MUSICA 4/16, 7pm: The Pro Musica concert series celebrating the works of living composers will feature exclu-

sively the music of the American composer William Bolcom, winner of the National Medal of Arts, the Pulitzer Prize and two Grammy Awards. Barry Salwen will perform selections from Bolcom’s Pulitzer Prize winning piece “Twelve New Etudes for Piano”. “Seasons” for guitar, will be performed by Justin Hoke, and selections from Bolcom’s famous “Cabaret Songs” will be performed by Nancy King and Robert Nathanson. William Bolcom is regarded as one of the most versatile of the contemporary American composers, his music is always engaging, provocative and entertaining. Purchase seats on CAM’s website: www.cameronartmuseum.org, by phone and at the door. Cameron Art Museum presents the Pro Musica concert series celebrating the works of living composers and other new music of the 20th and 21st centuries, co-sponsored by the University of North Carolina Wilmington Department of Music. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street PRO MUSICA 4/16, 7pm: Pro Musica celebrates works of living composers will feature exclusively the music of the American composer William Bolcom, winner of the National Medal of Arts, the Pulitzer Prize and two Grammy Awards. Barry Salwen will perform selections from Bolcom’s Pulitzer Prize winning piece “Twelve New Etudes for Piano”. “Seasons” for guitar, will be performed by Justin Hoke, and selections from Bolcom’s famous “Cabaret Songs” will be performed by Nancy King and Robert Nathanson. William Bolcom is regarded as one of the most versatile of the contemporary American composers, his music is always engaging, provocative and entertaining. Purchase seats on CAM’s website:www.cameronartmuseum.org, by phone and at the door. Cameron Art Museum presents the Pro Musica concert series celebrating the works of living composers and other new music of

the 20th and 21st centuries, co-sponsored by the University of North Carolina Wilmington Department of Music. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th St. MARILYN KEISER RECITAL 4/17, 7pm: Organ recital featuring the works of Bach, Locklair, Vierne, Mulet and others, played on the 2 pipe organs of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

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UNCW DEPT OF MUSIC HONORS RECITAL Join the Department of Music in a celebration with performances by outstanding vocal and instrumental students in the music department. No tickets are needed to attend. Beckwith Recital Hall (UNCW Cultural Arts Building), 5270 Randall Drive CHAMBER MUSIC WILMINGTON Baritone Thomas Meglioranza: 4/26, 7:30pm, Church of the Servant (4925 Oriole Dr.). Meglioranza, who has charmed audiences and critics around the nation since his Naumburg and Concert Artists Guild competition wins, will be joined by pianist Barbara McKenzie in an artful performance, “Sublime Song.” This inspiring concert features beautiful selections from Schumann, Schubert, Debussy, and Ives, as well as popular classics from the “Great American Songbook.” A gifted collaborative pianist, Barbara McKenzie was trained in the “Art of Song” in Germany and Austria where she studied with 20th century legends Dietrich Fisher Dieskau and Jorg Demus. She has concertized with several recording vocal artists in Canada, Germany, France and the UK. She met Thomas Meglioranza at the Spoleto Festival in 2013.A gifted collaborative pia-

nist, Barbara McKenzie was trained in the “Art of Song” in Germany and Austria, where she studied with 20th century legends Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau and Jörg Demus. She has concertized with several vocal recording artists in Canada, Germany, France and the UK. She met Thomas Meglioranza at the Spoleto Festival in 2013. Tickets are $30 for adults and $12 for students and may be purchased at chambermusicwilmington.org, or at the door.

WILMINGTON SACRED HARP SINGERS 4/26, 1:30pm: Wilmington Sacred Harp Singers presents a traditional Sacred Harp Singing and invite you to join in the music. This dynamic form of a cappella social singing dates back to Colonial America, using a modern reprint of an 1844 songbook called The Sacred Harp. Sacred Harp and related shape-note styles are the oldest continuous singing traditions in the United States. Surviving as a living tradition in parts of the South, notably Georgia and Alabama, The music is loud, vigorous and intense. It is meant to be sung, not just observed.

No previous experience is necessary. Learn more about Sacred Harp singing at fasola.org and this singing at http://bit.ly/WilmNCSacredHarp. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St. FREE FAMILY CONCERT Sun., 4/26, 4pm, Kenan Auditorium. The annual Free Family Concert is always a winner with young children and features the Junior Division winner or the 38th annual Richard R. Deas Student Concerto Competition accompanied by the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra. Bring the kids and introduce them to the joy and excitement of an orchestra concert featuring the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra, conducted by Steven Errante, along with the Wilmington Symphony Junior Strings, conducted by Jane Tierney. Kenan Auditorium (UNC Wilmington), 601 S. College Rd.

UNCW CLASSICAL GUITAR ENSEMBLE 4/26, 7:30pm: UNCW Classical Guitar Ensemble is directed by Justin Hoke and is made up of students from the Department of Music performing classical music written for guitar. The Cultural Arts box office opens one hour prior to performance.

Advance tickets are not sold. UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, Cultural Arts Building, 5270 Randall Drive THOMAS MEGLIORANZA 4/26, 7:30pm: Chamber Music Wilmington is pleased to present baritone Thomas Meglioranza at Church of the Servant (4925 Oriole Dr.). Meglioranza, who has charmed audiences and critics around the nation since his Naumburg and Concert Artists Guild competition wins, will be joined by pianist Barbara McKenzie in an artful performance, “Sublime Song.” This inspiring concert features beautiful selections from Schumann, Schubert, Debussy, and Ives, as well as popular classics from the “Great American Songbook.” Tickets are $30 for adults and $12 for students at www.chambermusicwilmington.org, or at the door.

FREE FAMILY CONCERT 4/27, 4pm: The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra is pleased to host the annual Free Family Concert featuring the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra and Junior Strings in Kenan Auditorium.

General admission seating is free and tickets are available at the door. Solo performance by the Junior Division winner of the 38th Annual Richard R. Deas Student Concerto Competition, Camden Stohl, violin, accompanied by the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra. Also on the concert will be the Girls’ Choir of Wilmington. Kenan Auditorium (UNC Wilmington), 601 S. College Road NC SYMPHONY 4/30, 7pm: The North Carolina Symphony is an American orchestra based in Raleigh, North Caro-

lina, with sixty-six full-time musicians. The orchestra performs in Meymandi Concert Hall and performs occasionally with the Carolina Ballet and the Opera Company of North Carolina. In 2012-13, the organization celebrated its 80th anniversary season.

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dance ELKS CLUB SOCIAL DANCE 4/17, 7:30pm: Come Dance with us at the Elks Club. DJ and singer Tony LaFalce has more than 4000 songs and will gladly play your requests for all kinds of music: Ballroom, Latin, Shag, Nightclub, Country, Rock and Roll, Line dancing. For more info, call Tim Gugan, 371-5368. Admission: S17 member couples, $20 guest couples. Elks Club, 5102 Oleander Dr. LINE-DANCING LESSONS 4/20, 6:30pm: Learn how to do the latest line dances from our insrtuctor. Halftime Sports Bar and Grill, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.

CONTRA DANCE Tuesday night dances, 5th Ave United Methodist Church on South 5th Ave at Nun, 7:30-9:30pm.

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art HARRY TAYLOR EXHIBIT SALT Studio is proud to present Harry Taylor’s photography exhibition, “Requiem: Views from the Cape Fear.” Featuring never seen before tintype photography (wet plate collodion process) and large scale fine art archival photographic prints from Taylor’s on going Cape Fear River series.

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UNCW PRINT BIG 4/18, 10am: UNCW’s 2nd Annual Print Big! Steamroller Print Festival is a daylong public printmaking showcase. Using a two-ton construction paving roller and an unlikely press bed – the street behind the Cultural Arts building – a team of artists and volunteers will be printing large-scale woodcuts throughout the day. 14 artists and four colleges from around North Carolina will carve a design into wood, which will then be inked and printed before a live audience. The theme of the woodcut designs this year is based on the work of local non-profit, The Full Belly Project. Fun for all ages! Cultural Arts Building, 601 South College Road PRIMAVERA Primavera opens at New Elements Gallery Friday, March 27th. This exhibit welcomes springtime with figurative and abstract paintings, vibrant glass, ceramic pieces, and other fine art and craft by our gallery artists. Primavera will remain on view until April 18, 2015. New Elements Gallery, 201 Princess St. FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT “Fourth Friday Gallery Night” is now coordinated

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WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and afterhours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mondays at 10:30am, only $4 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $8.50 adult, $7.50 senior/military, $4.50 child age 2-12, and free under age 2. North end of downtown, 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634, www.wrrm.org.

LATIMER HOUSE Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12. The Latimer House of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third St. 762-0492.

www.latimerhouse.org BELLAMY MANSION One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, itf ocuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action.910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St. CAMERON ART MUSEUM Exhibits: Matter of Reverence: For over 40 years, Hiroshi Sueyoshi (Japanese, b. 1946) has worked in the medium of clay. This exhibition explores the evolution of his art and philosophy as well as his major influences including Isamu Noguchi, Peter Voulkos and Ruth Duckworth. Featuring work from CAM’s permanent collection as well as loans from private and public collections including the Renwick Gallery, Washington, DC, the Mint Museum, Charlotte, NC and the Asheville Art Museum, Asheville, NC. Free for members. • ClaudeLIVE! Celebrating the 100th birthday of Claude Howell (March 17, 1915 – February 3, 1997), this exhibition will focus on the life and work of one of NC’s most notable artists. A Wilmington native, Howell is known for his paintings interpreting life on the North Carolina Coast; his journals chronicling his experiences and travels for more than sixty years and his leadership as teacher, mentor, arts activist, preservationist and philanthropist. Howell’s work will be reinterpreted through contemporary multimedia,

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to “$print to $ave UNCW Track “ by sponsoring a fundraising event on 4/16 in the Golden Hawk Room of Trask Coliseum from 6-8 p.m. RSVP’s required. Food, beverages, speakers, door prizes, music, fun and surprises. Limited to 150 attendees.

Email Patricia C. Smith at pcsmith@ec.rr.com for reservations. UNCW Golden Hawk Room Trask Coliseum MIND, BODY, SOUL HEALTH FAIR 4/16, 10am: The Body, Mind & Soul Health Fair, in recognition of Minority Health Month, sponsored by the NHCNAACP, will be held at the MLK Center, 401 S. 8th St. Wilmington on Thursday. April 16, 2015 from 10am-2pm, featuring : Free health screenings, refreshments, entertainment, a wide range of community organizations providing services and fun for the Body Mind and/or Soul. MLK Community Center, 401 S. 8th Street

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Mon, Little Sprouts Storytime, 10am, and Go Green Engineer Team, 3:30pm. • Tues., Kids Cooking Club, 3:30pm • Wed., Preschool Science, 10am; Discover Science, 3:30pm; and Mini Math, 4pm. • Thurs. StoryCOOKS, 10am; and StART with a Story, 3:30pm • Fri., Toddler Time, 10am; and Adventures in Art, 3:30pm • Drop off gently used books at our museum to be used for a good cause. Ooksbay Books uses book collection locations to help promote literacy, find a good use for used books, and benefit nonprofits. www.playwilmington.org 116 Orange St. 910-254-3534

EAST COAST MARSOC FOUNDATION GOLF 4/17, all day: The Leland TDA is proud to present the inaugural East Coast MARSOC Foundation Golf Tournament. The tournament will be held April 17th at Magnolia Greens Golf Course. The MARSOC Foundation provides benevolent support to the U. S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC). The Foundation supports active duty and medically retired MARSOC personnel and their families, as well as the families of Marines who have lost their lives in service to our nation. Glenda Browning: director@visitlelandnc. com. Monetary donation. Magnolia Greens Golf Course, 18800 Linkswood Circle

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NESTING BIRDS PROGRAM 4/18, 9:15am: Springtime is nesting time! Join Wild Bird & Garden and the Coastal Plain Conservation Group for a free program about the birds that are nesting around our region. Learn about the various

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Pickleball lessons: Tues/Thurs, April 21, 23, 28, & 30, 9-10:30am. Adult coed and doubles ladder registration open! Play begins May 11 and August 28.

Call for entry fees. Wrighstville Beach Parks and Recreation, 1 Bob Sawyer Dr. SEA TURTLE MONITORING/INFO SESSION 4/23, 6pm: Whether you want to learn about sea turtles or you are anxious to get involved with monitoring & protection efforts at the Masonboro Island Reserve, this session will have something to offer!

No registration necessary- All are welcome; bring a friend! UNCW Center for Marine Science Auditorium, 5600 Marvin K Moss Lane PLANTING FOR WILDLIFE PROGRAMS Program: 9:15-10:30/Plant Sale: 10-12:45, 4/25: Daniel Hueholt will speak about the native trees and plants of southeastern NC and how they benefit our local birds and wildlife. Join us for this free program to learn how you can create a native habitat for the birds, butterflies, and bees in your yard, and pick up some wildlife-friendly plants at our Native Plant Sale! Wild Bird and Garden, 3501 Oleander Dr (Hanover Center) BIRDS OF THE RESERVE 4/30, 6pm: Join North Carolina Coastal Reserve staff to learn more about which birds use the beach to nest, their nesting habits, and how you can do your part to help to protect them during the nesting season. UNCW Center for Marine Science Auditorium, 5600 Marvin K Moss Lane BEHIND THE GARAGE Behind the Garage Series: Subversive Films & Experimental Music. Subversive films shown every Sunday at 8pm, followed by experimental musical guests. 8PM: Controversial, eye-opening and entertaining films & documentaries shown weekly.

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film FILM OF THE MONTH 4/16, 2:30pm: NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St. Aprilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Film of the Month at Main Library looks back at the Civil War through the man in the White House during those years of national crisis. Free but for adults only, please, because of mature themes.

BYOP (Bring Your Own Pop and Popcorn). The audience will also select their own winners from among this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oscar nominees. Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s movie license permits the use of the movie title only on our own website, so check the online calendar at wwww.nhclibrary.org for more info. Justine Roach, jroach@nhcgov.com / 910-798-6306 CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA/PAGLIACCI 4/25, 1pm: Operaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most enduring tragic double bill returns in an evocative new production from Sir David McVicar, who sets the Verismo action across two time periods but in the same setting. Mayfaire Theatre, 900 Towne Center.

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Wed, 6:30pm: Benefit for Wilmington Railroad Museum and Hannah Block USO. Great films and Two great causes! Â Action, adventure, romance, intrigue, music, humor, suspense & more! Â Enjoy the vintage surroundings of the USO Auditorium and entertainment. Â Can also check out Facebook pages or websites. Â April 15: Union Pacific, April 22: The Train, April 29: The Harvey Girls. Â Free admission but must reserve: 910-341-7860. Community Arts Center, 120 S. Second St. ilm JEWISH FILM FEST 4/19-22, 26-29: Award-winning actors, directors, and screenplays serve up themes of: love in different cultures, paintings as spoils of war, a boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts to survive during wartime, American military veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; role in the birth of the Israeli air force, terrorism in political conflict, profiles in moral courage and Jewish integrity--military, clerical, and civilian.

The Wilmington Jewish Film Festival offers a range of dramas, suspense thrillers, romantic tales, and stirring documentaries to Wilmington filmgoers this spring. Join us for 6 outstanding filmsat Thalian Hall Main Stage. The two Sunday films screen at 3 p.m. and are followed by catered receptions; the other films will be shown at 7 p.m. Check out the WJFF at www.wilmingtonjff.org.

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4/15: SPEAKEASY ILM On Wednesday, April 15, TheatreNOW will open its doors to all folks who have a knack for storytelling!

Speakeasy Wilmington is a monthly storytelling competition, which allows raconteurs to show off their skills in all genres—as long as emotion and narrative comes through. Must tell your story in five minutes, through spoken work, dance, music, dramatic monologue, etc., all done in a speakeasy format. Questions? Email Ariel at typewriter@keys@gmail.com.

TOUCH A TRUCK 4/19, 12:30pm: Touch A Truck is a hands-on educational event where children can see and touch heavy machinery and meet the people who build, protect, and serve our community. Join us and explore over 20 trucks, and enjoy helicopter landings, a moon bounce, hayride, live music, and more! Proceeds benefit the Junior League of Wilmington’s community initiatives. 12:30pm – 1:30pm is horn and light-free hour for younger children. Admission: $6 per person or $20 for family of 4. Mayfaire Town Center Event Lawn, 6835 Main Street JOHNSON CHAPEL YOUTH DAY 4/19, 3pm: Johnson Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church will be hosting Youth Day on Sunday, April 19th at 3:00 p.m. Exalter Trinton Freeman will be the guest speaker. Various youth groups will minister: mimes, spoken word artists, dancers. Please bring your youth out for a service that will meet and reach them in their own style of worship. Pastor Rev. Dr. Henry Young and congregation excitedly open our doors to you and extend an invitation. We’ve got a seat waiting just for you! Johnson Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church is located at 1882 Lincoln Road NE, Leland. 910-371-0037; johnsonchapel@gmail.com.

HEALTHY KIDS DAY 4/25, 9:30am: 4th annual Healthy Kids Day is a one day festival held at Empie Park on Saturday, April 25th, 2015. This is the 4th annual partnership with the City of Wilmington and the YMCA to present this fun filled day! This is a free community event that will offer families the opportunity to participate in active play and educational opportunities designed to improve health and wellness. As part of the Y’s and City’s commitment to strengthening community by addressing critical gaps in health and education, Healthy Kids Day will encourage kids and parents to commit to keeping the body and mind active now and throughout the year. Empie Park, 3405 Park Ave. STORY EXTRAVAGANZA 4/25, 9am: NHC Library’s 5th Annual Story Ex-

travaganza is all about getting kids excited about reading. Storytellers and performers will bring stories to life in the auditorium include No Sleeves Magic, Performance Club Kids, the Party Crew, Memory Lane Comics, Jocelyn Beam-Walson, Terry Rollins, Beth Peddle and Kristin Zamorski, Scott McCormick, Blake Cissel, Tom Czaplinski, Max Nunez, Susan DeMarco, Shannon Vaughn, and Scooter Hayes. Three sets of five short acts each, with half-hour-long breaks between sets.

Self-paced story-based activities available all morning in other parts of Northeast Library. Scooter Hayes shayes@nhcgov.com 910-798-6393. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT FUNDRAISER 4/25, 11am: Come out and tour the newly renovated Pender Co. Hampstead Annex (the former Topsail High School). Also come and enjoy Hotdogs ($2), chips ($1), and drinks($1). There will also be live music, an inflatable castle, and equipment from the local ems and Fire station. In addition this event will be a fundraiser for an eagle scout project at the annex. This project will be the building of a gazebo to the side of the building.

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leactures/readings SPEAKEASY IN ANY MEDIUM 4/15, 8pm: Speakeasy Wilmington (Wilmington’s monthly storytelling competition) is putting on a special edition show, Storytelling in any medium– open to performers of all genres, as long as the performance conveys some sort of narrative.

We’re looking for five minute stories- told through spoken word, dance, circus, music, dramatic monologue, anything besides conventional storytelling.

Ariel at typewriterkeys@gmail.com to RSVP. Admission by donation. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th Street DIAMONDBACK TERRAPINS 4/16, 7pm: Learn about this fascinating and beautiful resident of our shallow sounds. Once so abundant in NC they were considered a nuisance, Terrapins are now listed as a species of Special Concern. To help gather some more info, the NC Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve are working with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission to help estimate the numbers of terrapins in our area through a paddling survey. Join our federation staff on an adventure to explore barrier islands, take a night-time turtle walk, visit Rich Inlet by boat or learn how to build a backyard rain garden. The adventures begin at the education center. Times and prices vary. Admission: Free for members, $10 suggested donation for nonmembers. Fred and Alice Stanback Coastal Education Center, 309 W. Salisbury St.

COUPLET: TWO DAYS OF VERSE Sat, 4/18. Richard Krawiec, Danny Krawiec, and Melissa Hassard (from Sable Books) are planning to come to Old Books to offer the following workshops. 10:30-12:30 flash fiction/poetry craft workshop • 1:30-2:45: Book cover design workshop • 3-4pm: Marketing your book. • Open mic at 4:30 • 8pm: Up All Night Theatre Co. Devised Theatre Piece: Slam Poetry, $6. http:// www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1282058 • 1:30pm: Inaugural Literary History Walking Tour of Downtown Wilmington, $8, www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1282390 • Sun., 4/19, 2-3pm: Shaun Mitchell Reading • 4:30pm Poets From Pleasure Island • 6:30pm: Anthony Lawson Reading • 8pm: Up All Night Theatre Co. Devised Theatre Piece: Slam Poetry $6, www. brownpapertickets.com/event/1282058.

Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front Street UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA Behavior is a primary ways for people with dementia to communicate their needs and feelings as their ability to use language is lost. Some of these behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers to manage. Peggy Best and Charlotte Rosenberg of the Alzheimer’s Association will explain how to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers, and respond effectively to some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease. This is a free informational program, and no registration is required. Contact Consumer Health Librarian Mary Ellen Nolan, mnolan@nhcgov.com / 910798-6307. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. FLICK OR FICTION BOOK CLUB 4/20, 6:30pm: This month’s book: “Breakfast at

MAY DAY FLOWER CRAFT FOR KIDS 4/30, 3:30pm: Preschool and elementary age kids can learn how to make flowers out of coffee filters, just in time to make a bouquet for Mother’s Day! The program is free but please preregister on the NHC Library’s online calendar. Shannon Vaughn at svaughn@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6303. Main Library, NHC, 201 Chestnut Street THEATRE NOW Children’s Theater Super Saturday Fun Time. Kid’s live adventure and variety show. Saturdays. Doors open att 3pm. $8/$1 off with Kid’s Club Member-

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Under a federal grant, the FOCUS consortium formed in 2012 to support local government? efforts to coordinate planning and create a regional plan for sustainable development in Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender counties. FOCUS engaged public and elected officials, held more than 40 meetings and received more than 4,000 public comments. Jennifer Rigby, long range planner for New Hanover County and consortium chair, FOCUS project director Al Sharp and FOCUS manager Adrienne Cox will discuss 10 strategies for moving from the grant stage to the implementation phase. Attendees will provide input on the plan and learn how to become part of the effort. Data available to community organizations to use in grant applications for funding public/private projects that move strategies forward. WHQR Gallery, 254 N. Front Street, Suite 300 MONEY SMART DAY 4/18, 11am: Families are invited to enjoy a Money Smart Day full of financial literacy activities at the Main Library on Saturday, April 18. The free programs are made possible by a grant from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation through Smart Investing @ Your Library, a partnership with the American Library Association. • 11am-noon: Make a Piggy Bank! A crafts project for young kids.

Space is limited at this session so please reg. in advance on NHC Library’s online calendar. • noon: Free pizza! • 12:30-1:30pm: Money Smart Game Show! Older kids and teens can win prizes by testing their money management smarts at this inter-

active quiz show. • 2-3pm: Comedian Colin Ryan gets Funny about Money! Colin turns personal finance into a comedy routine, but makes connections between between money and options in life.

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classes/workshops CAPE FEAR PRE-COTILLION For boys and girls ages 3 - 7. Cape Fear Pre-Cotillion is an introductory class where children are taught lifelong skills such as introductions, eye contact, table/restaurant manners, birthday party etiquette, sportsmanship/playground manners, play date etiquette & more! It will be a fun and interactive class with a lot of games, crafts and opportunities for the children to actually practice using their new skills. Studies have shown that teaching children good manners at an early age will help them develop a better sense of respect for others that will stick with them throughout their entire lives.

Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Dept. 1 Bob Sawyer Dr. Admission: $100 WB Residents, $125 Non-Residents KIDS COOKING CLASS 4/20: For boys and girls ages 5 - 7. Does your child love to cook? Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation has stirred up something just for them, a FUN hands-on youth cooking class! This program aims to teach kids creative and simple recipes that will encourage healthy living and good nutritional choices. It can help build self-esteem, team building, and even motivate them to cook for you! Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Dept. 1 Bob Sawyer Drive. $76 WB residents, $93 non-resident

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KIRTAN 4/23, 7:30pm: Kirtan is the ancient practice of call and response chanting. Each syllable and vowel has a vibration, and when you string them together you get names/words. The chants are called “Mantras.” When we awaken and stir these energies, they purify our mind and subtle body (the space between the atoms), cross over the disturbances of the mind, and leave one feeling clear and refreshed.

Eddy Nataraj and Mary Glackmeyer bring this ancient practice into the modern world with a fresh and innovative style of kirtan that is a fusion of traditional harmonium-based kirtan and the dynamic colorings of Spanish-flamenco guitar. Longwave Yoga, 203 Racine Drive #200 MUSEUM SCHOOL: SIMPLE SILK SCARVES 4/25, 10am: Workshop introduces the different classes of dyes available for dyeing and painting on silk. Students have 4 scarves of different lengths and weights to explore the techniques on day 1.

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clubs/notices/tours HAPPIEST HOUR GROUP AA meetings 5am, Mon. • 5:30am, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat. 1602 Front St. NONPROFIT LUNCH AND LEARN 4/16, 11:30am: Dashboards are a management tool using graphs, charts, and pictures to easily represent an organization’s progress, success, need for improvement, and more. During this Lunch & Learn, you will see examples of how organizations can use dashboards as a tool to hold themselves accountable for the goals and objectives that they plan to achieve. Dashboards can be used to track progress, monitor situations, celebrate success, and easily explain an organization’s current position. Brunswick Community College, 2050 Enterprise Drive Northaest WILMINGTON NEWCOMERS CLUB 4/16, 9:30am: Social time begins at 9:30am, followed by our monthly meeting at 10am. Our guest speaker will be Connie Nelson, Communications/ PR director for the Wilmington and Beaches CVB. Connie will share highlights of all there is to see and do in New Hanover County, as well as share how residents can “Be a tourist in their own hometown”, and how everyone can help to “Spread the Wilm”. For meeting location, please visit our website: wilmingtonncnewcomers.com. Anyone new to New Hanover and Pender counties in the last four years is invited to join. Cape Fear Country Club, 1518 Country Club Dr. MASTER GARDENER PLANT SALE 4/17-20: Mark your calendars for the annual kickoff to spring - The New Hanover County Master Gardener Association Plant Sale. This is one of the largest in the southeast, and it opens April 16 and runs through 4/20. The sale is two weeks later than ever before meaning more blossoms on flowering shrubs and azaleas, more leaves on trees, better plants and bloom on our already gorgeous annuals, perennials, herbs, and vegetables; plus we’re past the local frost date of April 15. The New Hanover County Arboretum is located at 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403, 910-798-7660.

NHC Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Drive MORNING WORSHIP/BRUNCH 4/19, 8:30am and 11am: Worship Services with Pastor Patricia Cox DiGiuseppe, Minister of Visitation. 9:45 a.m.: Congregational Potluck Brunch.

Register at 763-5197. Grace United Methodist Church, 401 Grace Street

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20): The California Gold Rush hit its peak between 1849 and 1855. Three-hundred thousand adventurers flocked to America’s West Coast in search of gold. In the early days, gold nuggets were lying around on the ground in plain sight, or relatively easy to find in gravel beds at the bottom of streams. Later prospectors had to work harder to develop methods to extract the gold from rocks that contained it. One way to detect the presence of the precious metal was through the use of nitric acid, which corroded any substance that wasn’t gold. The term “acid test” refers to that process. I bring this to your attention, Aries, because it’s a good time for you to use the metaphorical version of an acid test as you ascertain whether what you have discovered is truly golden.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The time between now and your birthday will provide you with excellent opportunities to resolve lingering problems, bring drawn-out melodramas to a conclusion and clean up old messes—even the supposedly interesting ones. You want to know what else this upcoming period will be good for? I’ll tell you: 1. Surrendering control-freak fantasies.

2. Relieving your backlog of tension. 3. Expelling delusional fears that you cling to out of habit. 4. Laughing long and hard at the cosmic jokes that have tweaked your attitude.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In the mid-19th century, the entrance exam for the British Royal Navy was quite odd. Some candidates were required to write down the Lord’s Prayer, recite the multiplication table for the number three, get naked and jump over a chair, and drink a glass of sherry. I’m guessing that your own initiation or rite of passage may, at least initially, seem as puzzling or nonsensical as that one. You might be hard-pressed to understand how it is pertinent to the next chapter of your life story. Yet I suspect that you will ultimately come to the conclusion—although it may take some time—that this transition was an excellent lead-in and preparation for what’s to come.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): In 1909 Sergei Diaghilev founded the Ballets Russes, a Parisian ballet company that ultimately revolutionized the art form. The collaborative efforts he catalyzed were unprecedented. He drew on the talents of visual artists Picasso and Matisse, composers Stravinsky and Debussy, designer Coco Chanel, and playwright Jean Cocteau, teaming them up with top choreographers and dancers. His main goal was not primarily to entertain, but to excite, inspire and inflame. That’s the spirit I think you’ll thrive on in the coming weeks, Cancerian. It’s not a time for nice diversions and comfy satisfactions. Go in quest of Ballets Russes-like bouts of arousal, awakening and delight.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Don’t ever tame your demons—always keep them on a leash.” That’s a line from a song by Irish rock musician Hozier. Does it have any meaning for you? Can your personal demons somehow prove useful to you if you keep them wild but under control? If so, how exactly might they be useful? Could they provide you with primal energy you wouldn’t otherwise possess? Might their presence be a reminder of the fact that everyone you meet has their own demons and therefore deserves your compassion? I suspect that these are topics worthy of your consideration right now. Your relationship to your demons is ripe for transformation—possibly even a significant upgrade.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Will you be the difficult wizard, Virgo? Please say yes. Use your magic to summon elemental forces that will shatter the popular obstacles. Offer the tart medicine that tempers and tests as it heals. Bring us bracing revelations that provoke a fresher, sweeter order. I know it’s a lot to ask, but right now there’s no one more suited to the tasks. Only you can manage the stern grace that will keep us honest. Only you have the tough humility

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necessary to solve the riddles that no one else can even make sense of.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): My message this week might be controversial to the Buddhists among you. I’ve got to report the cosmic trends as I see them, right? It’s my sacred duty not to censor or sanitize the raw data. So here’s the truth as I understand it: More desire is the answer to your pressing questions.

Passionate intensity is the remedy for all wishy-washy wishes and anesthetized emotions. The stronger your longing, the smarter you’ll be. So if your libido is not already surging and throbbing under its own power, I suggest you get it teased and tantalized until it does.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Karelu” is a word from the Tulu language that’s spoken in South India. It refers to the marks made on human skin by clothing that’s too tight. As you know, the effect is temporary. Once the closefitting garment is removed, the imprint eventually will disappear as the skin restores its normal shape and texture. I see the coming days as being a time when you will experience a metaphorical version of “karelu,” Scorpio. You will shed some form of constriction, and it may take a while for you to regain your full flexibility and smoothness.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Georgia is not just an American state.

It’s also a country that’s at the border of Western Asia and Eastern Europe.

Many people who live there speak the Georgian language. They have a word, “shemomedjamo,” which refers to what happens when you love the taste of the food you’re eating so much that you continue to pile it in your mouth well past the time when you’re full. I’d like to use it as a metaphor for what I hope you won’t do in the coming days: Get too much of a good thing. On the other hand, it’s perfectly fine to get just the right, healthy amount of a good thing.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): When you’re a driver in a car race, an essential rule in making a successful pit stop is to get back on the track as quickly as possible. Once refueling is finished and your new tires are in place, you don’t want to be cleaning out your cup holder or checking the side-view mirror to see how you look. Do I really need to tell you this? Aren’t you usually the zodiac’s smartest competitor? I understand you’re trying to become more skilled at the art of relaxation, but can’t you postpone that until after this particular race is over? Remember: There’s a difference between the bad kind of stress and the good kind. I think you actually need some of the latter.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Until the early 20th century, mayonnaise was considered a luxury food, a handmade delicacy reserved for the rich. An entrepreneur named Richard Hellman changed that. He developed an efficient system to produce and distribute the condiment at a lower cost.

He put together effective advertising campaigns. The increasing availability of refrigeration helped, too, making mayonnaise more practical. I foresee the possibility of a comparable evolution in your own sphere, Aquarius: the transformation of a specialty item into a mainstay, or the evolution of a rare pleasure into a regular occurrence.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Piscean author Dr. Seuss wrote and illustrated over 40 books for children. Midway through his career, his publisher dared him to make a new book that used no more than 50 different words.

Accepting the challenge, Seuss produced “Green Eggs and Ham,” which went on to become the fourth best-selling English-language children’s book in history. I invite you to learn from Seuss’ efforts, Pisces. How? Take advantage of the limitations that life has given you. Be grateful for the way those limitations compel you to be efficient and precise. Use your constraints as inspiration to create a valuable addition to your life story.

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CAPE FEAR SIERRA CLUB GROUP MEETING 4/20, 5pm: Roger Shew, UNCW professor of geology, will speak at 6:30pm on “Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration: Technologies, Assessment, and Issues.” Roger worked for Shell Oil for 20 years in production, research, and training before beginning a teaching career. His focus is geoscience education, resource geology, coastal processes and ecosystems, and sustainability. Before the program, a hike will be conducted at 5:00PM on the trails at Halyburton Park followed by free pizza at 6pm.

Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St. LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP 4/21, 6:30pm: This group meets the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8pm. This group provides participants with an opportunity to receive introductory information about lupus, encourage the expression of concerns, provide an opportunity to share experiences, encourage and support positive coping strategies, and emphasize the importance of medical treatment. Meeting programs vary from guest speakers to DVD presentations and open group discussion. There is no charge to attend the meeting, and drop-ins are welcome. LFANC at info@lupusnc.orgor at 877-849-8271, ext. 2. www. lupusnc.org. Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Road CFHC PUBLIC DISCUSSION 4/23, 8:30am: The Cape Fear Housing Coalition (CFHC) has been trying to strengthen the Cape Fear by increasing access to affordable, safe, healthy housing for the past 10 years! In honor of April as Fair Housing Month in the United States, CFHC will hold a public event to discuss one possible solution to the need for more affordable housing in our region: Inclusionary Zoning, which refers to municipal and county planning ordinances that require a given share of new construction to be af-

fordable by people with low to moderate incomes.

Registration will begin at 8.30 a.m., with coffee and pastries provided. Discussion will begin promptly at 9 a.m. New Hanover County Government Center, Human Resources Training Room B, 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 135 HORTICULTURAL TOUR 4/25, 10am: Horticultural Tour with Eelco Tinga and Eric Kozen, Superintendent. Combined these gentlemen have over 50 years of horticultural experience and will delight you with their knowledge of the flora of Oakdale. There are truly magnificent specimens found in Oakdale and both Eelco and Eric will tour the grounds showing off the true gems of a rural garden cemetery. Tour begins at 10:00am and will last about two hours. $10.00 for non-members; free for members. Tours are cancelled in event of inclement. Oakdale Cemetery, 520 N. 15th St.

culinary FARMERS’ MARKETS Fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheese, meats, seafood, honey and more! Poplar Grove, Apr-Nov, Wed, 8am-1pm. 910-686-9518. www.poplargrove.com • Riverfront Farmers’ Market open on Water St., downtown, every Sat., through Dec., 8am-1pm. Food, arts & craft vendors and live music. www.wilmingtondowntown.com/ farmers-market • Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market every Sat., May-Sept, 8am-1pm, around the lake in Carolina Beach. Free parking; vendors align the lake, from artists and crafters and musicians. www.carolinabeachfarmersmarket.com.• WB Market, 21 Causeway Dr. Fresh NC-grown produce, seafood and other locally produced consumables.

A variety of unique craft vendors have also been added to the market this year. Mon., 8am-1pm, first Mon. in May- Labor Day. • Town of Leland Farmers’ Market at Leland Town Hall, alternating Sundays, 11am-3pm, May-Aug. This market is focused on local food and agricultural products. • Oak Island Farmers’ Market, Mon., April-Nov., 7am-1pm.

Middletown Park, Oak Island • Southport Waterfront Market, Wednesdays, May-Sept., 8am-1pm.

Garrison Lawn in Southport, NC. • St. James Plantation Farmers’ Market, Thurs., May-Oct., 4-7pm, at the Park at Woodlands Park Soccer Field.

WINEDOWN WEDNESDAYS Free tasting of wine from around the globe. Every week hosted by a winery representative or vendor to teach you about the selections. All wines offered at a discount as well as an additional 10%off 6 packs and 15%off cases. Come winedown after a long humpday. Palate Bottle Shop & Reserve, 1007 N. 4th St. WINE TASTING Ongoing bimonthly wine tasting, taking place on the first and third Thurs. of each month. A Tasting Room will be pouring a new selection of high quality small production wines and chef Tomm Mills will prepare tasty nibbles to pare for your enjoyment. Wines can be ordered that night and we will schedule convenient delivery right to your door. We are looking forward to tasting with you! The Front Room @ Little Pond Caterers, 2016 Princess Place WINE NOT: SUPPORT COASTAL LAND TRUST 4/24, 6-8pm: Wine Not ... It’s Friday at Whole Foods Market, 3804 Oleander Dr. Come sample delicious wines paired with a variety of food samples throughout the store. Suggested donation of $5 benefits the NC Coastal Land Trust in support of the Flytrap Frolic (which will be held on April 25th). Bring Friends! Fun event! Beth Steelman, (910)790-4524. bsteelman@CoastalLandTrust.org INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL 4/25, 9:30am: Featuring American, Asian, Irish, Italian, Lebanese, Mexican, & Polish food. Also, inflatables for the kids, corn hole, bingo, cake walk, and other activities. Event listing: facebook.com/stmarkwilm. St. Mark Catholic Church, 1011 Eastwood Rd. FERMENTAL Weekly wine and beer tasting, Fridays. Free. • 4/25, 6pm: Join Ballast Point Brewing and Atwater Brewery for an evening of tastings, giveaways, live music, food trucks, brewery staff and a bit of friendly competition. It’s East Coast versus West Coast in this epic evening that showcases select beers from both Atwater and Ballast Point in a cordial challenge presented by both breweries as an informal invitation for the public to sample and savor. Several beer styles will converge and votes cast for winners in each category. Beer will be available for sampling and by the pint or growler fill. Live music begins at 6pm with

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The benefits are immeasurable. It is a great way to eat healthier, while knowing you support your local farm families and community. Log on at www.FeastDownEast.org and start buying fresh local food, sourced from Southeastern NC farms. Choose a pick-up spot, and check out at the online cashier and you are done! Orders must be placed by 11am Monday for Thursday delivery. Consumer pickup is Thursday 3:30-6pm at: the Cameron Art Museum, THE POD (located next to Dunkin Donuts on UNCW campus) or the Burgaw Historic Train Depot.

TASTING HISTORY TOURS Tasting History Tours of Pleasure Island; guided walking tours. From its beginnings as a tourist destination, the island has weathered destructive fires, tragic hurricanes, naval battles and more. Tasting History takes you through the streets of Carolina Beach and into a few of the restaurants to taste some of what the locals have to offer. Join us for an afternoon of interesting history and tasty eats. $32.50, www.tastinghistorytours.com. 910-6226046.

PORT CITY SWAPPERS Port City Swappers is a monthly food and beverage swap where members of a community share homemade, homegrown, or foraged foods with each other. Swaps allow direct trades to take place between attendees, e.g., a loaf of bread for a jar of pickles or a half-dozen backyard eggs. No cash is exchanged, and no goods are sold. facebook.com/ PortCitySwappers.

WILMINGTON WINE SHOP Join us to sample five new delicious wines we’ve brought in just for our customers during Free Friday Wine Tasting, 5-8pm. Have a bottle or glass of your favorite with friends afterwards in our cozy shop or on the back deck. And beer lovers don’t fret, we’ve got a fridge full of craft and micro-brews. 605 Castle St. 910-202-4749. www.wilmingtonwine.net.

NONI BACCA WINERY Tasting room open seven days a week, 10am-9pm (Mon-Sat) and 12-5pm (Sun.). Taste a flight of 6 or 9 wines; over 70 wines made on premise to sample at any time, served by the glass or the bottle. • Thurs.-Sat.: Specials at the bar on glasses and bottles of wine that run all day, but the crowd begins to gather around 7pm. Craft beer selection, too. We also make special label wines for weddings, corporate gifting, birthdays, reunions, or any event. 910-397-7617.

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