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Saturday, April 25, 11 a.m.

Kure Beach Street Festival Children’s entertainment, live music, dancing, and more will prevail at the Kure Beach Street Festival. Performances will include rockers The Cut and the Pleasure Island Dance Co. Folks can enjoy food from vendors and peruse the sea of arts and crafts purveyors. Taking place in Ocean Front Park (105 Atlantic Avenue), attendees can take part in the festival’s offerings from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Admission is free.

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Read up on Earth Day Alliance’s Earth Day Celebration at Hugh MacRae Park this weekend and Airlie Garden’s yoga session and butterfly release on Earth Day. Above: Mr. Marks, who will perform at this year’s Earth Day Celebration, gets down au naturel style.

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Theatre p. 14 Gwenyfar Rohler, lover of all things The Bard, sings her praises for “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead.”

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Nancy Spielberg will be in attendance at the Wilmington Jewish Film Festival this Sunday, April 26, in support of her documentary, “Above and Beyond.”

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Dining p. 27 Rosa Bianca finds Jessica Cabo’s CAM Café to offer inventive, flavorful dishes.

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Live Local Live Small:

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ew writers in the 20th century have had the far-ranging and lasting impact of George Orwell.

In each succeeding age since his death, groups have identified the machinations of governing bodies with the warnings found in his novels “1984” and “Animal Farm.” Though the terms “thought police” and “double speak” were coined almost 100 years ago, they remain active, vital phrases in modern language.

A prolific essayist and commentator, Orwell is best remembered for the artistry in his fiction, which continues to speak to succeeding generations. At a time when technology is making the work of the villains in his books easier than before, it really caught my attention when I learned that one of our local theatre companies is producing an interactive art experience of Orwell’s “Animal Farm.”

The novella, which Orwell subtitled “A Fairy Story,” uses an uprising by the animals on a farm as a metaphor for the communist revolution in Russia. In the aftermath, the inevitable reality of human nature rears its ugly head, and the utopia crumbles before it really gets started. Frequent allusions to the book appear in writing, music, film, and assorted pop-culture references. Perhaps the most famous and oft-sited is the quote:

C’est La Guerre locks up the animals at Goat and Compass for a ‘Farm-raiser’ of the ages By: Gwenyfar Rohler

“The Animal Farm-raiser.”

Orwell would be proud of the puns, don’t you think? Nina Bays- Cournoyer explained, “C’est La Guerre’s Animal Farm-raiser meshes Orwell’s dystopic novella with a celebration of outsider music, literature and theater. Guests are asked to don animal masks upon entry to help transform and transcend the environment and take inspiration from the fictional characters in the book. Handmade masks are strongly encouraged.”

Somehow the mask suggestion seems like an intriguing Orwellian metaphor. Accord-

Above: Artwork courtesy of C’est La Guerre.

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“All animals are equal. But some animals are more equal than others.”

Last year Wilmington saw the debut of a new theatre company, C’est La Guerre (a French phrase for “it’s the war”; imagine that paired with the classic Gaulic shrug and you have the idea). It was clear the coproducers (Nina Bays-Cournoyer, Bryan Cournoyer and George Domby) planned to explore a different aesthetic: Their first production was in a bar, down an alley, and half the cast played in drag. Clearly, they were not aiming to fill 600-plus seats on the Main Stage at Thalian Hall.

For their first endeavor of 2015, C’est La Guerre will be hosting “a beastly benefit,” as the co-producers refer to

ing to Nina the festivities will get underway at 9 p.m. on April 25, appropriately enough at the Goat and Compass (710 N 4th St., in the Brooklyn Arts District). Here’s my favorite part: It’s a fundraiser for the rest of their theatre season, but they are offering free admission to cast and crew in any theater production running that weekend!

Part of what makes this event interesting is the interactive performance-art. Music will play by Chill Bill, along with experimental soundscapes by The Non-Existent Trio.

Plus, there will be an interactive T-shirt screening by 13th and Mars, a handmade WildBeings spirit-animal hunt, live painting

by Cammeron Batanides, a creature-kissing booth and barnyard lounge, along with specialty Reyka small-batch vodka cocktails, and the Soulful Twist food truck will be onsite selling foodstuff.

“We created this event to expand the way people think about art and to explore perceptions of identity within a community,” co-producer (and Nina’s husband), Bryan, says. “A party based on this famous subversive story set in a barn seemed like the perfect opportunity for

Looking at the lineup of artists and activities, an event like this clearly takes tenacity, as to coordinate all these people in one area to let go and unite. In essence, it becomes an impromptu performance on the human condition of sorts.

“It’s that sweet spot in the book of everyone working together—truly as equals—before the story turns sinister,” she continues. “We’re looking to create the utopian version of ‘Animal Farm.’”

Many of us are in various aspects of art, business, governance, and maybe even family life. From a Live Local perspective, this couldn’t be a more timely community art endeavor.

“The Animal Farm-raiser is a celebration of outsider arts,” Nina says. “It is a rally in itself, against some of the underlying themes in the book of discouraging individual thought and actions. We’re rewarding what would have been banished in the book.”

It is part of the nature of the arts to act as a call to our consciousness and to reflect back to us what we are failing to see.

Theatre and the arts are and have been

“Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind.”

—George Orwell, “Why I Write” essential to our community since its inception. Right now we, as a larger society, are at a crossroads with how we choose to utilize the technological tools available to us. Putting this interactive arts fundraiser on the table seems like the perfect time to ask—not just ourselves but each other—some searching questions about how we view liberty.

Perhaps one of more pertinent (of so many) questions raised in the Oscarwinning Snowden documentary, “Citizenfour,” was about how we have exchanged the word “liberty” for “privacy.” We seem to be more willing to let our “privacy” disappear with little or no struggle. Somehow in our deep need to leave our marks on the world, we have begun a slippery slope where we have lost an interest in asking the questions we need to and used to.

Meanwhile, back at the farm ... we are discovering that some animals have more privacy than others.

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people to dress up and share a fun, joint artistic experience.”

Given the heightened discussion of survelience and censorship we should be having in our culture—especially following the Edward Snowden revelations—Orwell’s ideas of Big Brother will permeate the event. “I personally first read ‘Animal Farm’ in junior high school,” Nina says. “My teacher at the time had a penchant for assigning books on corruption and dystopic futures, [as read in] ‘Farenheit 451,’ ‘Anthem’ and ‘Animal Farm.’ As a child, you’re always taught that authority figures are all looking out for your best interests, so these stories really changed my perception and taught me not to follow blindly.”

The group’s decision to have folks come in masquerade perpetuates the idea of anonymity. More so, it allows a more antonomous enoyment of the cultivating authenticity.

“By having our guests wear animal masks, they, too, become active participants, losing some inhibitions and inventing a voice unique to the evening,” she continues. “The whole idea of releasing one’s inhibitions is central to the success of our company, since we’re asking our audiences to open their minds up to material that might be considered controversial (or even offensive) in a typical setting.”

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Free and/or Equal?

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By: Mark Basquill

W

e had barely finished listening to Toby Keith before he reminded us, “Freedom don’t come free,” at the car repair shop. Then my son noticed an aging “Freedom Isn’t Free” bumper sticker on a Subaru that cut us off on Market Street. He said, “Bumper stickers get me. It’s like somebody wants to start a conversation with you, but doesn’t really want you to say anything.”

“Better get used to ‘em,” I said. Apparently, the 2016 presidential campaign started right about April Fool’s Day. Why does ‘freedom’ make it to so many bumper stickers and ‘equality’ to so few?”

My son scoffed. “Freedom isn’t free, but it’s exciting. Makes great slogans.

Who doesn’t want to go to battle to liberate the oppressed? To free slaves everywhere?”

“Speaking of slaves, April 15 was the 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s death,” I said.

“Lincoln was assassinated on Tax Day!” “It wasn’t Tax Day then,” I sighed.

“My friends are pretty ticked off about taxes. They barely make enough to pay taxes, and their taxes went through the roof. At least our NC state taxes.”

“We elected a governor and legislature that practically promised to cut taxes on corporations and balance the budget on our backs. What did your friends expect?”

“That politicians lie?” He laughed.

“Only until they feel free to do what they want,” I chuckled.

“Freedom again!” my son said. “I guess William Wallace didn’t shout ‘equality!’ at the end of Braveheart.”

Our conversation helped me understand that freedom is visceral. It is a battle cry of victory. For most of us, I bet the centers of our brain that light up when we see the word “freedom!” are the same places that light up when we see everything we want from cupcakes to cocaine. We don’t think, “With great freedom comes great responsibility.”

Instead, we feel unencumbered; we feel free to unleash the beast; we feel free to do want we want.

Whether you’re an aging hedonistic hippie saying, “Do what you want, it’s all good,” or a narcissistic capitalist, saying, “I built this,” the word “freedom” tends to shred the social contract. Or at least

render it irrelevant. It’s all about me. And I’m free: “I do what I want!”

Nothing wrong with that as a starting place. Freedom itself may be our most fundamental desire—the big want. Even Zen monks seek “liberation.”

I asked another question: “Why is equality so hard to grasp?”

“Dad!” my son schooled me. “It’s got twice as many syllables. Bad for slogans.

Do the math! Equality is math. It’s hard, kind of abstract, and worst of all, boring.”

Jefferson wrote, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” Later Lincoln affirmed that we are a nation, “dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.” And last year Pope Francis tweeted, “Inequality is the root of all social evil.”

Another perspective holds that inequality is natural, desirable and “the root of civilized society.” This view is particularly popular for individuals that see natural hierarchies, in which some are necessarily and naturally subservient to others. We may not admit that we kinda-sorta agree with this view more than with equality propaganda of Jefferson, Lincoln and Pope Francis. We don’t have to; our social, political and market actions show that inequality rules.

Equality is much more taxing than freedom. Freedom may ring, while equality only whispers: “This doesn’t seem fair.

This may not be just.” Equality forces us to consider relationships. It asks questions and does not easily lend itself to bumper-sticker slogans and battle cries.

It’s boring.

We can feel as free as a bird in flight, at least for a fleeting second. Equality?

We have to really think. And who wants to do that? And with the NBA playoffs upon us, do we really want to watch the balanced and boring Spurs repeat? Or watch Stephen Curry get free, dominate and drop 50?

We want freedom and equality. But what measure of each?

“Dad, stop trying to figure it out,” my son interrupted. “No one else has. Not Lincoln, Jefferson, Pope Francis. Not even Robert Reich. Let’s get coffee. Refills are free.”

I pulled into the coffee shop. I didn’t even want coffee. But I was tired of thinking and the pleasure centers of my brain lit up when I heard the word “free!”

named) lawyer. The labor agency’s new order requires the current employer, instead, to garnishee the pay by 1 centime (about a penny) a month for the next 26,126 years.

Hard-Hitting Numbers In March, offensive lineman John Urschel of the Baltimore Ravens added to his curriculum vitae by co-authoring the latest of his several peer-reviewed academic articles — “A Cascadic Multigrid Algorithm for Computing the Fiedler Vector of Graph Laplacians” in the Journal of Computational Mathematics. If Urschel can understand, and even advance, tangled, obtuse formulas (which use familiar numbers, e.g., 1, 2, 3, and Greek letters such as phi, lambda, and sigma — lots of sigmas), why is he a football player, he asked himself on the Players Tribune website. “There’s a rush you get when you go out on the field . . . and physically dominate the player across from you.” He added, “I love hitting people.”

Great Art — The National Gallery of Australia hosted a special series of tours of “James Turrell: A Retrospective” in early April — in which all guests were nude. The tours were staged

by Australian artist Stuart Ringholt, who introduced the concept earlier at the Museum of Contemporary Art (and was nude, himself, for the Turrell show, though other gallery staff remained clothed). The post-tour cocktail reception was also in the nude.

— The Australian “abstract expressionist” Aelita Andre began painting “professionally” at age 9 months, said her parents, and by 22 months had her own exhibit at Melbourne’s Brunswick Street gallery, and by age 4, the paintbrush-armed toddler had enjoyed a $24,000 sale. She has now also distinguished herself as an “artist” of another type while explaining her approach. In April, the now-8-year-old told News.com.au, “I interpret my style of painting as a magic, abstract universe. It doesn’t sit in one tiny sphere in all realism; it goes out and it explores the world.” She acknowledged seeing things (e.g., “rabbits”) that an 8-year-old might, but pointed out that she also sees “the cosmos.” “I just feel free. I don’t feel locked up in a tiny world.”

Wait, What?

— In March, two men serving time for anti-gay murders became the first same-sex couple allowed to get married behind bars in Britain, at the Full Sutton Prison in East Yorkshire. The romance blossomed after the two

men (Marc Goodwin, 31, serving life, and pedophile Mikhail Gallatinov, 40, who is eligible for release sooner) met at the prison library, and the wedding party included four relatives of the two killers.

— In January, the principal of W.F. Burns Middle School in Valley, Alabama, sent home a letter to parents with her suggestions on how to train students in the event an active shooter breaks into the classroom. In order not to be “sitting ducks” for the intruder, each child was asked to be armed with an 8-ounce canned food item to toss at any potential spree-killer. The can is designed to give the student a “sense of empowerment” in the face of extreme danger, the principal told WHNT-TV of Huntsville, but acknowledged that “(T)his is a sensitive topic.”

But Lawyering Couldn’t Be Very Difficult — Kimberly Kitchen, 45, was a successful estate lawyer in Huntington, Pennsylvania, with more than 30 clients for the BMZ Law firm (so successful in her 10-year career that she had just been promoted to partner and had served as president of the local bar association) with but one complication — that in December she was finally revealed not to be a lawyer at all. Her diploma, bar exam results, and other documents were forgeries, according to the Pennsylvania attorney general’s office, which filed charges in March.

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Perspective Newly elected Alabama state Sen. Larry Stutts, in one of his first actions in office, introduced a bill to repeal “Rose’s Law,” a 1999 legislation that, had it been on the books the year before, might have saved the life of new mother Rose Church, whose doctor was OB/GYN Larry Stutts. Rose’s Law gave new mothers a legal right to remain hospitalized for up to 96 hours after birth, depending on circumstances, but the new senator calls that right just another “Obamacare-style law” in which legislators in Montgomery intrude into doctors’ decisions. (Stutts also proposed to repeal the requirement for written cautions to patients whose mammograms show unusual density.) Though her daughter survived, Rose died of a heart attack following two “doctor’s decision” hospital releases, and her husband’s wrongful-death lawsuit against Stutts and others reached a settlement in 2005.

World’s Greatest Lawyer — A man in Mios, France, fired from his job several years ago, and who had been receiving unemployment benefits, suddenly found himself being dunned by the national labor agency when a tribunal finally ruled in the employer’s favor and ordered the man’s benefits paid back. The agency ordered the man’s current employer to garnishee his paycheck of the equivalent of $160-$210 per week — until, according to a March report on Paris’s The Local, he hired a certain (un-

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arts > music

A League of Their Own

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ew things bode better for a band than early success, and the Wilmington-based post-rock trio, Youth League, has managed to achieve just that in less than a year’s time. Snagging their hook deep into the jaw of independent record labels and fans alike, Youth League means business, and they are set to hit the stage at Reggie’s this Friday, April 24.

Formed in the summer of 2014, the band consists of brothers Zach (drums) and Mike (guitar) Large (formerly of Virgin Lung) and Jaffar Obi Castillon-Martinez (bass), a member of Coup de Grace (although, they have been on hiatus since 2013).

Youth League play Reggie’s in support of their upcoming release, ‘First EP’ By: Zachary Painter Above: Youth League. Courtesy photo.

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“We’d all played shows together and were friends before this project started,” Mike says. “Since none of us were playing with anyone else it seemed natural to join forces.”

Youth League could be considered the aftermath of two highly talented rock groups or simply the consequence of idle hands given the opportunity to play more music. Either way, it seems the musical endeavors of Youth League’s past taught them how to effectively progress as a new band.

“Me and Jaffar have been playing in bands for the better part of a decade, while Zach’s first serious project was Virgin Lung,” Mike details.

melodies, while the bass and drums carry the song through to its end.

“For John,” the last song on the EP, proves a fitting endcap. Packed with complex, interweaving guitar work, and an intense drum and bass section toward the end, the nearly three-minute long instrumental unleashes a storm of emotions. More so, it demonstrates that a well-written piece of music can, in fact, say more than words ever could. The end leaves the listener breathless in its sudden halt.

“First EP” serves its purpose well: a quick snapshot of what Youth League is all about. The band’s scheduled to play a spurt of shows in NC and VA from April 22 to 27 with Isabella (from the same label), a little something Cardigan organized to showcase their investments.

Youth League has been recording a music video to, “For John,” which will be released on April 27. As far as future plans, the band is aiming to release another EP sometime around summer or fall 2015.

“Regardless of how lucky we’ve been to find a home with Cardigan, anyone who plays music honestly does it for love not success,” Mike concludes. “We just want to play more, record more, stay the course, and keep working.”

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The Large brothers also had a strong musical upbringing, always an important factor in the equation. Their mother strummed the guitar and sang from time to time, and their father was a stand-up bass player in a bluegrass band. Like most creative individuals, Mike claims the artistic bent always has been a driving force in their lives.

“We are all drawn to the arts in general, whether its film, visual arts or music,” he says. “I think we all are moved by anything creative that evokes emotion. It just happens that we are probably better at music than any other medium.”

It’s no wonder that when Youth League started, the members already had a clear vision of what they wanted to do. In the wake of Virgin Lung, Mike and Zachhoped to refine their sound by taming the rough edges of their former band. This time they focused more on sonic accessibility and song structure.

In essence, they matured as songwriters. After they confirmed Martinez on bass, their progression accelerated.

“We played our first run of shows in November before taking a break to record our EP (‘First EP’),” Mike continues. “In the beginning we all agreed it was important for us to play out of town, to get exposure, as much as possible.”

Their efforts were not in vain. In late March 2014, Youth League signed to Cardigan Records based out of Durham, NC. The company reached out to the band to play alongside some of their signed acts. Eventually, this gave way to a recording deal of their own.

“After a while they just asked if we were interested in having Cardigan release our EP,” Mike details. “We talked about it and it seemed like a good fit.

They have a great roster, and it’s a good feeling to be on board with such talent.”

“First EP” will be available April 21 via Cardigan Records and can be pre-ordered from the band’s Bandcamp page ( w w w. y o u t h l e a g u e b a n d . b a n d c a m p . com). Recorded with close friend Aslan Freeman in Freeman Productions Studio in Chapel Hill, the EP captures the raw passion expected of a band named Youth League. The songs are energetic bursts of infectious energy, surging through upbeat tempos and syncopated highhat action, mingled with busy bass lines and layered guitar work. It sounds like a fuller, bigger ensemble, not a threemember rock triangle on bass, drums, guitar and vocals.

The track “Young/Old,” which is available to stream online via New Noise Magazine (www.newnoisemagazine. com), is a sonic journey that whets the listener’s appetite. Mike’s guitar work, which lays out a refraining melodic theme, serves as the tonal floor for his vocals. The two act as counterpart

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A preview of events across town this week

2015 Beachside Music Series

Live Piano with Ben Privott (6pm; Free) —The Blind Elephant, 21 N Front St Unit F The Machine Performs Pink Floyd (6pm; $25-$28) —Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, Amphitheater Dr.

EVERY Wednesday & Friday from 6-9pm

Sunset Cruise Tyler McKaig (6:30pm; $27; acoustic) —Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

April 24th - Tony Barnes April 29th - Mykel Barbee May 1st - Mike Frusia www.OceanicRestaurant.com

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Deadline every Thurs., noon!

Live Music with Jerry Powell (7pm; Free) —The Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St. Groove Fetish (7pm; Free; jam) —The Pub, 2012 Eastwood Road; (910) 679-8101 Port City Trio (7pm; $3; jazz) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. Tony Barnes (7pm; Free; country) —The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

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Lake Amphitheater this Friday, April 24. Courtesy photo.

Wednesday, April 22 Rob Nathanson (5:30pm; Free) —Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th St. James JArvis (6pm; Free; jazz) —The Blind Elephant, 21 N Front St Unit F; Rob Ronner (6pm; Free; Southern Rock) —The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave. Benny Hill (6:30pm; Free; Jazz) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc. 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. Doug McFarland (7:30pm; Free; folk) —Ironclad Brewery, 115 N 2nd St. UNCW Saxophone Ensembles (7:30pm; $6) —Beckwith Recital Hall, UNCW Cultural Arts Building, 5270 Randall Dr. Willie Watson Formerly of Old Crow Medicine Show (8pm; $15-$20) —Bourgie Nights, 123 Princess St. Birthday Improv and Nutt Street Improv (8pm; $3) —Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St. Make Me Laugh (8pm; $7) —TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301 Chris James (9pm; country) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; (910) 362-9666 Wes Hunter & Fred Slayer (9pm; Free; rock) —The Pub, 2012 Eastwood Rd.; (910) 679-8101 Gnarly Feat, Carah Cotterman (9pm; $5; rock) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S Front St. Kamikaze Karaoke Contest (9:30pm; Free)

—Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.

Cape Fear Jazz Society Scholarship Concert (7:30pm; $20) —UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, 5270 Randall Dr. Phantom Playboys (8pm; Free; rock-a-billy) —Ironclad Brewery, 115 N 2nd St.

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

Band on Fire (8pm; $3-$5) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.

Thursday, April 23

Top Comic Competition (8pm&10pm; $10) —Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St.

Rebekah Todd (5:30pm; Free; folk) —Goat and Compass, 710 N 4th St.; (910) 772-1400 the 3 J’s (6pm; Free) —The Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St. Acoustic Music from Monica Jane Sunset Cruise on the Cape Fear (6:30pm; $27) —Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St. Trivia With Sherri “So Very” (7pm; Free) —Whiskey Trail at the Creek, 4039 Masonboro Loop Rd. Susan Savia (7pm; $3; acoustic) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. UNCW Chamber Winds (7:30 pm; $0-$6) —Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Road; (910) 962-3500 Karaoke (8pm; $3-$5) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N. Karaoke Dance Party (8pm; Free) —Halftime Sports Bar and Grill, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.

Kim Dicso (9pm; folk) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; (910) 362-9666

Live Music (8:30pm; Free) —The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St. Belly Dance Showcase (8:30pm; $5) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St. Antoine Dufour & Craig D’Andrea with Ben Schrider Music (9pm; $7-$15) —Cardinal Bands and Billiards, 5216 Carolina Beach Rd. Firekid and Randy McQuay (9pm; $8-$12; soul) —Bourgie Nights, 123 Princess St. Tom & Jane (10pm) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; (910) 362-9666 Jack Jack 180 (10pm; Free; dance covers) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St. Brent Stimmel Band (10pm; Free) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd. Friday Night Fun House Follies (10:30pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301 Dennis Brinson & Kyle Lindley (11pm; Free) —Goat and Compass, 710 N 4th St.; (910) 772-1400

Open Mic (9pm; free) —Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St.

Saturday, April 25

The Keith Butler Trio (9pm; Free; jazz) —The Blind Elephant, 21 N Front St Unit F

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

Jazzy Jam Open Mic (9pm; Free) —Bellas Bar LoCAL, 19 Market St.

Zach Myers of Shinedown Victim of the Cause, Colton Leighton, Aaron Cowan, & Lauren Langley (6pm; $20$30; rock) —Cardinal Bands and Billiards, 5216 Carolina Beach Rd.

Trivia with Party Gras Entertainment (9:30pm; Free) —Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.

Friday, April 24 Books, Beer, & James Jarvis (3pm; Free; jazz piano) —Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.

Sunset Cruise Perry Smith (6:30pm; $27; acoustic) —Wilmington Water Tours LLC, 212 S. Water St. OGI (7pm; Free; acoustic) —The Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St. South Hammock (7pm; $3)

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—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; (910) 231-3379 The Magic Flute (8pm; $6-$27) —Kenan Auditorium UNC-Wilmington, 601 S College The Cut (8pm; $3-$5; rock) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N. Top Comic Competition (8pm&10pm; $10) —Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St. Greg Humphreys Electric Trio Featuring Sean Thomas Gerard (8:30pm; $8-$12) —Bourgie Nights, 123 Princess St.

Donna Merritt (9pm) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; (910) 362-9666 Shroud Eater & Friends (9pm; $3) —Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S 42nd St.

Tuesday, April 28

Saturday Night Dance Party (9pm; $5-$10) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301 Some Dudes Duo (9pm; Free) —Luck’s Tavern, 6401 Castle Hayne rd.

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

Kim Dicso (9pm; folk) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; (910) 362-9666

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

Tony Barnes (10pm; free; country) —Goat and Compass, 710 N 4th St.; (910) 772-1400

Trivia With Sherri “So Very” (7:30 pm; Free) —Carolina Ale House Wilmington, 317-C College Rd.

Chasing Opal (10pm; Free; folk) —Hell’s Kitchen-Wilmington, NC, 118 Princess St.

Team Trivia With Turner Seekford (7:30pm; Free) —The Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St.

Steven Compton (10pm; folk) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.; (910) 509-3040

UNCW Department of Music Honors Recital (7:30pm; Free) —Beckwith Recital Hall, 5270 Randall Dr.

Marvelous Funkshun (10pm; Free; funk/soul) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St. Flannel Rebellion (10pm; Free) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.

Sunday, April 26 Wilmington Sacred Harp Singers (1:30pm; Free) —Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th St. Sam Melvin & Friends (2pm; $3-$5) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533 Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra & Junior Strings FREE FAMILY CONCERT (4pm; Free) —Kenan Auditorium (UNC Wilmington), 601 S. College Road; 910-962-3500 The Carvers (4pm; Free; surf rock) —Bluewater Waterfront Grill, 4 Marina St. Tyler McKaig (6:30pm; singer/songwriter) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.; (910) 509-3040 NoMara John Lecompt of Evanescence (7pm; $5-$13) —Cardinal Bands and Billiards, 5216 Carolina Beach Rd. Open Mic Night (7pm; $3) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; (910) 231-3379 Top Comic Competition finals (7pm) —Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St. Thomas Meglioranza (7:30pm; $12-$30) —Church of the Servant, 4925 Oriole Dr. UNCW Classical Guitar Ensemble (7:30pm; $6) —UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, Cultural Arts Building, 5270 Randall Dr.

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 29 Iration (5pm; $25-$65) —Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, Amphitheater Dr. james jarvis (6pm; Free; jazz) —The Blind Elephant, 21 N Front St Unit F; 6th Annual Cape Fear Comedy Festival (6pm; $5-$25) —Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St. Mykel Barbee (6pm; Free) —The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave. Benny Hill (6:30pm; Free; Jazz) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc. Trivia Night (7pm; Free) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.

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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. Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301 Comedy at Calico (9pm; Free) —The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.; 910 762-2091 Donna Merritt (9pm; See Website) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; (910) 362-9666 Wes Hunter & Fred Slayer (9pm; Free) —The Pub, 2012 Eastwood Road; (910) 679-8101

Monica Jane (9pm) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; (910) 362-9666

Kamikaze Karaoke Contest (9:30pm; Free) —Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.

Monday, April 27

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

Magic Micro Multimedia Monday Open Mic (8pm; Free) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe & Hookah Bar, 1612 Castle St.

LIVE MUSIC 7–10PM

Cape Fear Blues Jam (8pm; Free) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S 5th Ave.

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

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

Wrightsville Beach, NC

Happy Little Singers (9:45am; $10) —Hannah Block USO Community Arts Center, 120 S 2nd St. UNCW Wind Symphony, OLLI New Horizons Band (7:30pm; $0-$6) —Kenan Auditorium (UNC Wilmington), 601 S. College Road; (910) 962-3500

Closin’ Tyme (10pm; Free; country/rock) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

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Rebekah Todd (10pm; Free) —Duck n Dive, 114 Dock St.

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SAILING FOR NC: Yellowcard, a pop-punk, alternative-rock troupe of “Ocean Avenue” fame, comes to Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh on 4/24 and The Orange Peel in Asheville on 4/25 in support of their 2014 release, “Lift a Sail.” Photo by Katie Hovland.

LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. Cabarrus stREET, raleigh, nc (919) 821-4111 4/22: Guster w/Kishi Bashi 4/24: Yellowcard 4/25: BIG Something 4/26: Dick Dale ZIGGY’S 170 W. 9th st., winston-salem, nc (336) 722-5000 4/22: Wale 4/23: Atlas Road Crew; Mamadear 4/24: Futuristic, Sam Lachow 4/25: Faster Pussycat; Gate City Sellout, Tyler Millard Band 4/26: Candlebox

MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., durham, NC (919) 901-0875 4/22: Jarabe De Palo PNC ARENA 1400 edwards mill rd., raleigh, nc (919) 861-2323 4/23: Eric Church

THE FILLMORE 1000 Seaboard stREET, charlotte, NC (704) 549-5555 4/22: Kat Country Jam 4/24: Seether 4/25: The Diplomats 4/29: Tyler, the Creator

CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN STREET, CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 4/22: Stephane Wrembel and His Band 4/23: Jeff Rosenstock 4/24: Joe Pug 4/25: Tyrone Wells; Diali Cissokho 4/26: The Antlers, TEEN 4/28: Seryn, Songs of Water

NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE NORTH DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 4/23: DAX (Dope Ass Times) 4/24: Vulture, Bask, Votnut, and more 4/25: Brandy Clark 4/27: Andrea Gibson

AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 South Tryon STREET, Charlotte, NC (704) 377-6874 4/23: Moccasin Creek w/Demun Jones 4/24: Hair Nation, Dr. Feelgood 4/25: Earl Sweatshirt 4/29: Kid Ink

THE ORANGE PEEL 101 bILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 4/24: Earl Sweatshirt 4/25: Yellowcard

THE ARTS CENTER 300-G EAST MAIN STREET, CARRBORO, NC (919) 929-2787 4/23: William Tyler, Jake Xerxes

HOUSE OF BLUES 4640 Hwy. 17 sOUTH, myrtle beach, sc (843) 272-3000 4/25: Tuesday’s Gone

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Lesser-Known Leads:

arts > theatre

‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern’ challenges, highlights minor characters in ‘Hamlet’ By: Gwenyfar Rohler

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NCW closes their season with Tom Stoppard’s “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead.” This fulfills the promise they made last year to stage Shakespeare’s “The Tragedy Hamlet: Prince of Denmark” with its 20th-century companion piece “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern,” using the same cast. The second show explores the lives and, ultimately, unnecessary deaths of Prince Hamlet’s baffled and inept college friends, Rosencrantz (Eddie Waters) and Guildenstern (Wilson James).

What can be said about Stoppard? He’s arguably the greatest living playwright working in the English-speaking world today. It is fascinating to look at his early work; in fact, ”Rosencrantz and Guildenstern” made his name. It’s especially interesting when examining his new plays, like “Rock n’ Roll” or “The Coast of Utopia.” It’s also noteworthy to mention his films, “Anna Karenina” or “Shakespeare in Love.” Unlike say, Bob

Dylan—whose early fame eclipses his current work—Stoppard has continued to grow and produce new work that finds new audiences with each succeeding generation.

Somehow for 50 years, he has managed to make intelligent writing sexy, desirable and successful. It all began at the Edinberough Fringe Festival in 1966 with the premiere of “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern.”

Often compared to Beckett’s “Waiting For Godot” for its depiction of the futility of comprehension and the farcical nature of life, the play looks at the action of “Hamlet” through the eyes and confusion of several minor characters—primarily Rosencrantz and Guildenstern.

It also delves deeper into the traveling players who come to Elsinore Castle. Led by the Player King (Bruno Rose), the players stand in for the playwright’s commentary.

Through them audiences get Stoppard’s early aesthetic and philosophy narrated and questioned by Rose. Though Rosencrantz and Guildenstern revel in witty, fast-paced word play, The Player King has extensive

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monologues that are quite challenging. Rose and his band of not-so-merry followers tackle this with verve and commitment to the hunger (both physical and artistic) that drives them and the audience. Whereas “Hamlet” looks with a wide lens at the court and the impact that Hamlet’s lunacy has on the whole court, “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern” gives a glimpse into a smaller perspective, exploring the impact the actions of the great have on the minor people. Rose as the Player King is not really a sympathetic character. He is simultaneously the most human in his malevolence and God-like in his comprehension of and knowledge of events. He makes for a fascinating character to watch.

Once at the castle, the audience begins to meet the great people, King (Phill Antonino), Queen (Ashley Burton) and Prince Hamlet (Luke Robbins). Subsequently, the confusion of the commoners deepens. Why are we here? The quandary takes on a more sinister note than just rhetoric. What Stoppard is beginning to look at is where the line of performance ends. Where “Godot” stopped with rhetoric and farce, Stoppard goes further with art and the drastic reflection of life. Add in some truly clever and difficult word play that occurs at lightening-fast speed and the production boasts a challenging script for the cast.

The royalty reprising their roles all turn in excellent performances and manage to convince viewers wholly of their ability to change the curse of people’s lives on a whim, with very little concern or care for their actions. They draw tight around each other and seem to naturally move toward their own starlike qualities.

Director Ed Wagenseller has a crystalclear vision of the show and it comes through. The transformation of the two leads from their performances in “Hamlet”—which presented them as irritating buffoons (not an unreasonable interpretation)—is pretty remarkable. Under Wagenseller’s direction, they have turned into sympathetic characters whose journey, growth, confusion, and ultimate demise are coherent, unexpected and quite tender.

Waters and Wilson are an interesting paring for this show. Though both are pale and blonde, one is short and the other is tall and gangly. Wagenseller’s work with Waters, especially, is quite amazing. It is wonderful to see him in a role that stretches him and that he reaches for, rather than retreating into his places of comfort. It is his best work to date: He is present, real, confused, and pained.

James, as the slightly more coherent and reticent of the two, listens onstage in a

way that makes the disorientation they both suffer all the more poignant. Like a young, sophomoric college boy, he truly cannot understand why life isn’t fair and things do not work out the way he thought they would and should. It’s a pain that is palpable. The fact they make it through this intricate script as naturally as they do—and with so little artifice—is quite an achievement. It’s joyous to watch these two young men strive for and grasp a bar that is set higher than they have been asked to reach before it culminates.

Wagenseller preserves many references to the previous production of “Hamlet,” which was directed by Chris Marino in February. As companion pieces, this is what the audience hopes for. Aside from the same beautiful set by Randall Enlow and the decadent costumes of Mark D. Sorensen, many nods to Marino’s production carry through.

The decision to produce these shows in repertory is nothing short of inspired—not only as an educational opportunity for students, but as a rare opportunity for the public to see complementary plays produced seamlessly as one extended vision. The performers meet some very demanding standards and the visionaries (the entire production team that brought this together from concept to execution) bestow the community a gift.

As well, it is a timely iteration, as Shakespeare’s accepted birth and death date is this week. A great way to celebrate his lasting contribution to literature and our worldview is to see the second installment of this cycle. It’s wonderful to marvel at the fact that not only does his work continue to inspire writers and performers 400 years later, but through his words we can find inspiration to seek beyond the boarders of who we thought we were.

DETAILS:

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead ★★★ ★ ★ Mainstage Theatre of the Cultural Arts Building, UNCW Campus Thurs.-Sun., April 23-26, 8 p.m.; Sun. matinee: 2 p.m.

Tickets: $5-$12 (910) 962-3500 www.uncw.edu/arts/boxoffice.html

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Hello, Dolly:

arts > art

Juliana Rodriguez showcases latest Revolver Dolls photography By: Josephine Butler

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ne year ago artist Juliana Rodriguez left her home in Argentina in pursuit of a better place to work, live and exhibit her art. The search landed her family in North Carolina and a solo exhibition at downtown Bottega Gallery and Art Bar. “Sadly, it was hard to live in Argentina,” Rodriguez tells. “There was a lot of delinquency in the streets, political corruption and unemployment, and there is a dead point about art in Argentina.”

Despite Rodriguez’s struggles in Argentina, the work she started there is far from austere. Her pieces are vibrant, even if disquieting.

Working in mixed media—primarily digitally altered photography—Rodriguez’s current project, “Revolver Dolls,” has been six years in the making. The collections features more than 500 Barbie dolls Rodriguez has collected in her lifetime.

“Dolls are a great source to explore infi-

nite possibilities—playing with the idea of giving life to something lifeless,” she tells.

Rodriguez started collecting Barbie dolls when she was seven years old. “I wanted Barbie not for her perfect figure,” she elaborates. “I wanted her because she was, for me, the closest representation of an adult human being. It was fascinating playing with ‘an adult me’; it was the sensation, for a moment, to be in the shoes of God.” A film-director-turned-visual-artist, Rodriguez started “Revolver Dolls” in 2010; though, her process has changed since the project’s inception. Initially, she scripted scenes, created original clothing and scenery, photographed and then color-corrected the images. These days Rodriguez works almost exclusively in the digital format, and layers in details over basic images of posed dolls.

“I think I moved from being a cinema director, playing to the likings of a visual artist, to being a visual artist, playing to a cinema director,” Rodriguez says. “The necessity to create an individual language for each of my works has become stronger

Lana ‘doll’ rey: Rodriguez showcases “Private World: Jump (Lana Del Rey )” as part of her collection, “Revolver Dolls” at Bottega. Photo, courtesy the artist.

with time.”

The Bottega exhibition opened April 16 and features a selection of 45 of Rodriguez’s works, all of which are limited-edition printed photographs on paper and canvas. “What I love about a large exhibition of work is the serial component,” she says. “The show at Bottega is a good example of the evolution of my process. There is a breaking point, and you can see it—even if you’re not familiar with my work.”

Rodriguez describes her works as surrealist and cites influences like René Magritte, Frida Kahlo, Francis Bacon, James Ensor, Herb Ritts, Irving Penn, Andy Warhol, and Al Columbia. “For the past two years—as my process has evolved—I have spent long days in front of the computer,” Rodriguez reports. “My musical influences have become even more important than visual influences.”

Some include Elliott Smith, Franz Fer-

dinand and Lana Del Rey. Rodriguez even pays tribute to the young vixen in “Private World” (2013- present).

“This particular series has taking me much more time than others before,” Rodriguez states.

“I’m swimming a little bit more each time into digital creation, and the funny thing is I’m not using dolls almost at all anymore.”

Rodriguez is questioning the use of dolls as the subject matter future work. “They don’t have a life, but they will be standing here after my own death,” she muses.

“It’s not difficult to see how much people are terrified in front of each one of my works, even with the most ‘soft’ ones. It happened to me in Argentina before moving to U.S. and is happening here still. Death and art are universal issues. Everything that I can portray about different subjects or aesthetic starts from there.”

Bottega will host a meet-the-artist event at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 25. For more information about Juliana Rodriguez and Revolver Dolls, visit www.revolverdolls.com.

DETAILS:

Revolver Dolls Mixed-media photographs

by Juliana Rodriguez Meet the Artist Bottega Gallery and Art Bar 122 Princess St. Saturday, April 25, 6 p.m. www.revolverdolls.com

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2165 Wrightsville Ave. Mon.-Sat., noon-7 p.m. www.artfuelinc.com • (910) 343 5233

Artfuel is pleased to host Vol. 40, featuring Kristen Crouch, Rebekah Todd, Todd Carignan, Joanna Frye, and Saggy Jug Pottery.

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.

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

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

New Elements Gallery

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

Natural Harmonies by Ann Parks McCray opens April 24, 6pm-9pm. A local painter, Ann Parks McCray presents 20 fresh-offthe-easel naturescape abstractions through sunny tones coupled with rich textures. The upbeat collection suggests newness and the promises of spring. Teased landscapes conjuring trees, beach, flowers, hills, and streams remind the viewer of ever-present possibilities for renewal and the natural harmonies that surround us.

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.

SUNSET RIVER Marketplace 10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 Tues.- Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com

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, pastels 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.

WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY

200 Hanover St., CFCC parking deck, first level 910-362-7431

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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The Spiel on Spielberg: Nancy Spielberg comes to Wilmington in support of her documentary By: Christian Podgaysky

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1950 Willys Jeep, with no top, no sides, no roll bar, and no seat belts, bumps and groans its way down a desert road. In the darkened splendor of the moonlight, the driver and the three rugrats in tow pull off into the infertile land, setting up camp on the hood of the car as a meteor shower rages overhead. Or perhaps a young boy, armed with a film camera, and his mother—dressed in full Army garb—enact a wartime drama. According to Nancy Spielberg, sister of high-profile filmmaker Steven Spielberg (hint: he was the boy with the film camera), these moments, seemingly poised for the big screen, were no bigbudget blockbuster plots: They were her way of life growing up Spielberg.

Though Steven (“E.T.,” “Schindler’s List,” “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” etc.) and Nancy’s other sibling, Anne (cowriter of “Big”) have IMDb pages loaded to the brim with film credits, Nancy, too, has been cultivating a name for herself. Her voice chimes with wisdom, gaiety and passion as she explains her newest documentary she served as executive producer on, “Above and Beyond: The Birth of the Israeli Air Force.” Directed

by Roberta Grossman, the film will play this Sunday, April 26, at Thalian Hall as part of the second annual Wilmington Jewish Film Festival. Nancy herself will be in attendance for an introduction and Q&A session. A catered reception will follow.

Film wasn’t always Nancy’s primary pursuit.

Despite growing up as a subject for Steven’s youthful ventures into filmmaking, her craft of choice was writing. However, as Steven grew in notoriety, Nancy often found herself paralyzed by the fear of her name.

“The bigger my brother got—I’m not intimidated by my brother—but I became intimidated or a little frightened to go out there publicly with some of my writing,” Nancy tells. “I got scared about failing publicly.”

She mulled over writing a memoir until publisher’s got the idea it would be a tell-all book on the Spielbergs. Likewise, she had a substantial stack of scripts on her bedside table that were given to her by folks who hoped she would pass them on to her brother. However, the Spielberg’s have a strict policy to never come to a family gathering with an agenda. “That’s the rule in the family,” she reports. “It’s called Shalom Bayit; it’s how you keep peace in the family.”

Over time, age and wisdom subsided Nancy’s reservations about the film world. When talking to Nancy, it’s quickly apparent she’s the person who never meets a stranger. Add to

that the fact she is a quick study, it comes as no surprise she broke into film without riding the coattails of her brother.

“I got into [film] because I got pulled into it,” Nancy recalls. “It felt like I shed a skin. Like a snake sheds a skin, I shed a skin of fear and anxiety. I felt lifted up by [the story featured in ‘Above and Beyond.’] I didn’t look back and say this is what I’m doing. It really almost felt like it was a message from God. I felt like John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd [in ‘Blues Brothers’]: ‘We’re on a mission from God; we’re gettin’ the band back together.’”

The harrowing tale behind “Above and Beyond” came to Nancy via email in 2011 after the completion of a doc she was executive producer for, entitled “Elusive Justice: The Search for Nazi War Criminals.” The email contained an obituary that’s headline read, “Father of the Israeli Air Force Dies at 94.” It detailed the life of an American Jewish man who laid the groundwork for the Israeli Air Force during a time when there was a U.S. embargo on sending supplies to the Middle East. As such, the man rallied together a crew of brave American Jewish men (who at the time weren’t hired by commercial airlines in the U.S.) to smuggle planes overseas, aiding Israel in their War for Independence. The FBI was hot in pursuit, and clandestine missions galore layer the largerthan-life true story.

“I was shocked that an American was credited with starting the Israeli Air Force,” Nancy says, her voice tinged with excitement. “It sounded like such a far-fetched story, and it just grabbed me. It felt like a feature film; it did not feel like a little doc—the adventure, the intrigue, the chase scenes, the sex, the heart, the passion. It just had all the makings of a Spielberg film. So the little Spielberg got this one.”

Instantly hooked, Nancy began seeking out a director. Having just directed a film called “Hava Nagila,” Roberta Grossman’s name popped up from three different sources. Nancy knew the story’s age would require a lot of recreation work, as archival footage wasn’t as prevalent during the late ‘40s. Recreation was a feat Grossman handled beautifully in another doc she directed, “Blessed is the Match: The Life and Death of Hannah Senesh.”

Getting in touch with Grossman was a challenge in and of itself. Because of Nancy’s surname, Grossman assumed her calls were a hoax. There even was a running joke in Grossman’s office: Whenever the phone would ring, she would say “Well, if it’s Spielberg, tell him I’ll call him back.” Eventually, after calling Steven’s office and confirming he had a sister named Nancy, a meeting was arranged.

“She was wonderful,” Nancy says. “She got it. She loved it. I could see that little twinkle

in her eyes, and she started to salivate over the topic. I knew it was a good thing.”

Over the next two years, the two women wrangled in the still-living men involved in the story. Coated with a shiny veneer of swagger and pride, the men’s softer sides shine through in the documentary, as each recalls his mother’s worry and the immense, emotional strife that came about from growing up in such an anti-Semitic environment. “[One of the men] teared up this many years later at the thought of pleasing his father,” Nancy says. “That really got to me because I’m really tight with my parents. I really think that because Roberta and I did the interviews, I think we drew out more emotion. I did not expect that level of tearfulness. I think those are the stories I wanted. I didn’t just want a war story; I wanted the story of their lives and how this impacted and changed them.”

The men are as over-the-top as their stories.

“My guys are so colorful and so full of piss and vinegar, as we say,” Nancy quips. “Let’s just call them ‘salty characters.’ They went into a lot of detail about the women they chased. They were sexy top guns. They were sexy guys in flight jackets; the women were swooning. I think pilots anywhere live on the edge. They’re flying crazy, crafty machines. They’re womanizing in every pit stop around the world. The guys have, what we call, every single detail.”

Given the lack of archival footage, CGI work and recreations were added to the story.

George Lucas’ company, Industrialized Light and Magic, led the way on that front (though Nancy assures the film feels authentic and not like audiences are being sucked into a video game). A soundtrack from notable composer Hans Zimmer’s camp permeates the film.

Since its completion in 2014 (they made the film quickly to ensure the men, who ranged in age from 89 and 94, featured in the project could see themselves on the big screen),

“Above and Beyond” has made its way through the festival circuit. It screened and won Best Documentary at the Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival, and won Best Documentary Audience Awards at the Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema and the Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival.

“I’m feeling incredibly grateful and overwhelmed by the response, which is why I’m still touring with the film,” Nancy says. “I feel like I owe it to people to tell them some back story, and to meet them whenever I can and hear more stories and gather information so we can do a study guide. I think that’s really important.”

Nancy came into contact with Peggy Rosoff, co-chair of the Wilmington Jewish Film Festival, years back when a snippet of “Above and Beyond,” which was intended for fundraising purposes, was leaked. Rosoff saw the clip and immediately contacted Nancy, telling her she had to come to Wilmington. “[Peggy] sends me Good Shabbos emails on Friday,” Nancy comments. “I feel like I’ve known her forever. I’m so glad we can bring it full circle: She was there from the beginning, cheering me on and telling me, ‘You’ve got to do this; you’re gonna come here.’ And here I’m —coming!”

DETAILS:

Wilmington Jewish Film Festival Above and Beyond: The Birth of the Israeli Air Force with Nancy Spielberg Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. Sunday, April 26, 3 p.m.

Tickets: $7-$15 www.thalianhall.org

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No Heart in This Home:

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‘Home’ fails to be anything but a quick-paced, mindless spectacle By: Anghus

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

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t feels like no one is trying to raise the bar anymore. Envelopes aren’t being pushed.

Paradigms aren’t shifting. Everyone seems perfectly content with the same shiny product of hyperactive, attention-span-killing noise. I realize most kids’ movies aren’t engineered to challenge the intended audience. It’s about bright colors, ear-bleeding audio, and a plot that moves so fast audiences need a bottle of Ritalin by the time the final credits roll.

Last week I talked about tripe like “Furious 7,” movies where lazy critics and writers suggest audiences “turn off their brain” in order to enjoy it. It’s such an insulting concept: In order to enjoy something, don’t think. Movie execs act as if applying more than a single brain cell renders the entire enterprise obsolete. This should not apply to creative pursuits.

“Home,” the new animated film from DreamWorks Studios, is like the kiddie version of “Furious 7.” It’s equally large and brain dead. I’m not sure how a mantra like “turn off your brain” works when most of the tickets sold are to kids whose brains haven’t fully formed.

Animated films these days are like Mad Libs.

They follow a very predictable script. First, the film needs something adorable. “Home” gives viewers Oh (Jim Parsons), a cute little bugger among an invading army of aliens who come to take over Earth. The human population is shipped off the planet, so the Boov can make themselves snicker at home. Oh wants nothing more than to make friends with his fellow Boov, but his big personality is kind of grating.

Like all kiddie animated movies, our hero is something of a black sheep. He encounters a displaced human girl named Tip (Rhianna), who wants nothing more than to be reunited with her mother.

The two unlikely allies are forced to work together as they head across the globe in a soap-bubble-powered hover ship (don’t ask).

Like all animated films, no one can stay still. Everything has to be moving, constantly blasting forward at ludicrous speed. It’s like watching chase sequences without consequence or tension. “Home” might become your favorite film.

It’s chockful of zippy, all-over-the-place chase sequences that do nothing more than connect together a tissue-thin plot.

Eventually, the story finds an excuse to get the humans and Boov together to fight for a common cause. However, the only fight that really mattered was the one between my ass and seat as I struggled to stay awake through this vapid pile of nonsense.

What makes “Home” a little more grating and a little less entertaining than other films in the same genre is the voice talent. Jim Parsons

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From high-strung to monotone: While Jim Parsons ups the ante on his Sheldon Cooper shtick, Rihanna fumbles through her lines in “Home.”

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of films. I’m not expecting Miyazaki every time I see something animated, but can’t we do better than this? Can’t we deliver a movie for kids that is more than just loud, flashy slapstick? It’d be nice.

is doing a more animated version of his “Big Bang Theory” character, Sheldon Cooper.

Instead of a high-functioning guy with social deficiencies, he’s a high-strung alien who over alliterates every sentence. Still, he’s doing Shakespeare compared to Rihanna who gives a lifeless, monotone performance. It’s so bad I can almost picture the poor recording bastard in the sound studio desperately wishing he had done something more with his life. I vividly see him forcing a thumb’s up or a pleasing smile between cuts when Rhianna inevitably asks, “How was that?”

For me, these kind of movies live and die by one basic principle: Can you make me care?

I guess that’s true of any movie, but there’s a more difficult burden for the kiddie films. I’m already expecting that what I’m about to see is mindless garbage. “Home” delivers on that promise. It doesn’t deliver any good laughs other than the chuckles from terrible line readings

by Rhianna. The characters are stale. The alien plot feels lifted from a thousand other movies.

Some parents tell me movies for kids just have to keep their attention, like a pair of car keys dangled for an infant.

This movie might get a pass from a 6-yearold but not me. I’m holding this movie accountable for stealing away 90 minutes of my life.

Not every movie has to be a game-changer, but there feels like no effort is put into these kinds

DETAILS: Home

No Stars!

Starring Jim Parsons, Rihanna and Steve Martin Directed by Tim Johnson Rated PG

5/11-13: Don’t miss “Wild Tales.”

The screening will feature six short stories—ranging from comedy, to drama, to thriller—involving distressed people. (R, 122 min.)

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Southeastern NC’s premier dining guide

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La Costa Mexican Restaurant www.lacostamexicanrestauranwilmington.com

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

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

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

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

Elijah’s

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.

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Since 1984, Elijah’s has been Wilmington, NC’s outdoor dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of riverfront sunsets.

As a Casual American Grill and Oyster Bar, Elijah’s offers everything from fresh local seafood and shellfish to pastas, sandwiches, and Certified Angus Beef selections. We offer half-priced oysters from 4-6 every Wednesday & live music with our Sunday Brunch from 11-3. Whether you are just looking for a great meal & incredible scenery, or a large event space for hundreds of people, Elijah’s is the place to be.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:30-10:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington Kids menu available

eternal sunshine cafÉ

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

Halligan's pub

“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 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

HENRY’S

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

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com

Holiday Inn Resort

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 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

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 des-

serts 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

pine valley market

Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into

serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market.

Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood.

Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and 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

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We’ll be presenting three wine tastings paired with three feature cheeses that we’ve created to bring out the various flavors and notes in the wine. This is a casual group, social setting and spaces are limited, so call ahead to reserve your spot!

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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.

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

■ 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.

thai spice

Dinner Theatre

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

szechuan 132

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

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

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

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

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

Healthy 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.

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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

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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.

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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 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.

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

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) 2562229 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

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

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!

CEVICHE'S

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

Jamaican

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

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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

san juan CafÉ

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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

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

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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 Wilming-

ton’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.

■ 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

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

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

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.

of downtown’s Rx Restaurant. Pembroke’s focuses on the same values and excellent service as its sister restaurant, 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

Southern

Sports Bar

Casey's Buffet

hell's kitchen

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

- Thursday 4-7 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com

Carolina Ale House

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

sealevel restaurant

Tropical smoothie cafÉ

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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

vegetarian/Vegan

smoothies and more Tropical Smoothie Café’s menu boasts bold, flavorful 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,

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.

pembroke's

A seasonally inspired and locally sourced Southern cuisine dining experience, Pembroke’s was created by the owners

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

Museum’s Café is a Daring Treat:

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Jessica Cabo works inventive cuisine onto rotating menu at CAM By: Rosa Bianca

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’ve got quite a bit to cover here, so I’ll get straight to the point: Judging by the number of available seats during my last visit, the CAM Café is the best restaurant you haven’t tried yet. I advise everyone to rectify that.

The Cameron Art Museum isn’t the easiest place to run a restaurant. The needs of the museum itself can put a strain on any food-related business. The space has seen a number of incarnations over the years for that very reason. Many will remember Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti’s delicious but star-crossed foray into that kitchen, dubbed “Café Johnnie.” One of the prime disadvantages CAM Café has are the museum’s hours of operation. With only two weeknights available for dinner service, the café relies on clever menus to draw a crowd—and clever menus they have to spare.

Under the guidance of Chef Jessica Cabo (of “Hell’s Kitchen” fame), CAM Café takes on an ambitious offering for its two dinner services. Wednesdays feature a monthly tapas menu (designed to coincide with current art exhibits), while Thursdays yield a rotating full menu. It’s a marvelous concept that requires skill, dedication and flexibility. That’s just to attempt the juggling act; imagine what it takes to do it well.

The real selling point, however, is Cabo herself. She makes an effort to greet tables and discuss their meals during and after as time allows. Her passion for the menu is obvious, though humility colors her presence.

Self-promotion doesn’t come to her easily.

I gathered a party of five and joined the CAM Café for an Asian-themed tapas night.

We were able to sample most of the menu, and the results were overwhelmingly positive.

The seaweed salad went well beyond the standard preparation, with cabbage, kale, carrot, and broccoli thrown into the mix. The real trick was keeping all those vegetables crisp in a lime vinaigrette, but Cabo succeeded.

The natural saltiness of the seaweed seemed pleasantly muted by the acid in the dressing.

I learned one very important lesson that evening: When Cabo puts the word “spicy” on the menu, she means it. The Tokyo Bomber wings were delicious (among the best I’ve ever had); however, my numbed lips and rapidly disappearing beer served as notice that she wasn’t kidding about the spice content.

Likewise, I didn’t initially realize how much I was enjoying the edamame. I was too busy stuffing my face to realize how good they

Raving about ramen: Among CAM Cafe’s myriad offerings is a dense, flavor-packing ramen-noodle bowl.

Photo, courtesy CAM Café.

were. Thankfully, the portion was huge, and I had time to savor later. Cabo served them with just the right hint of butter for a fatty, salty accent on the beans themselves.

The green curried clams and bay scallops were a more muted offering but surprisingly elegant. The soft curry flavor accented the shellfish without overpowering their natural briny flavors. Plus, the addition of pineapple gave a juicy sweetness to the entrée.

Two of my guests tried the vegetable ramen and raved about it. It was the one dish at the table I never got around to tasting, so I won’t endorse or criticize it. However, I will say it was a remarkable amount of food.

I don’t remember ramen providing quite so much bulk. (Then again: My college days are further in the rearview mirror than I care to admit these days, so I could simply be wrong in my recollection.)

I couldn’t resist the local ahi tuna, served a gorgeous rare. The coarse salt in the crust made the fish come alive with its natural flavors, and the grilled asparagus—with its dark char marks—added a smokiness to the whole dish that I could have enjoyed all night.

My companions were clamoring for dessert from the moment we sat down, and the pineapple ginger upside down cake was well received. With fresh blueberries and a blueberry mousse, the competing flavors melded into a very pleasant final product.

Cabo also let us try an off-menu dessert she’d been experimenting with: pot de crème made of Fruity Pebbles cereal. It was a daring effort, and to be fair, it didn’t quite pay

off for me. Though, even in this rare miss, I found elements to love. Blending all the colors of the sugary cereal with cream creates an unappetizing color that can only be described as “off-violet.”

Just like the cereal, it lacks real substance.

The dessert didn’t bring any new flavors to bear beyond sugar and milk.

Still, I loved its daring nature. It’s rare to see anyone trying new things like that in the kitchen.

On a brighter note, the lighter, creamier version of pot de crème served on that unseasonably warm evening was much more appropriate than the denser variety to which I’m accustomed. I wouldn’t order the Fruity Pebbles again, but folks can bet I’ll be first in line for Cabo’s next pot de crème.

Sunday offers a full brunch menu. As well, CAM Café will offer free outdoor concerts to coincide with dinner in the coming months. I can’t recommend strongly enough that fans of al-fresco dining start adding the museum to their list of go-to restaurants. With only two nights of dinner service available, diners will have to plan accordingly. However, a restaurant that puts this much thought into its menu deserves a little forethought on the customer’s part, too.

DETAILS: CAM Café

3201 S. 17th St. Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Sun., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Wed. & Thurs. Dinner: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. www.camcafe.org (910) 777-2363

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Painting the T

he golden rays of summer soon will reflect off the Cape Fear River, and the multitudes of unique plants found locally already have begun to bloom. The picturesque sandy shores of Wrightsville and Carolina beaches, and the onslaught of outdoor activities found around the region, annually excite tourists and locals alike. April has long been associated with the thawing of land and the emergence of natural splendor, but since 1970, it also has been a time to revel in honoring and preserving what Mother Nature has bestowed.

Though San Francisco peace activist John McConnell first introduced a day to celebrate the Earth on March 21, 1970 (the first day of spring), a separate national observance was set in stone for April 22 the same year by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson. Earth Day has grown to be recognized nationally since 1990, wherein communities throw celebrations to educate and discuss how

Town Green: Earth Day events celebrate Mother Nature across the city this weekend By: Christian Podgaysky

Wilmington Earth Day Celebration Hugh MacRae Park, 1799 S. College Rd.

Saturday, April 25, noon; Tickets: Free Formed in December 1989 by local conservationist Andy Wood, Earth Day Alliance of the Lower Cape Fear puts on an annual extravaganza, complete with vendors and mu-

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to properly preserve our environment.

With hot-button topics like fracking taking the forefront in NC’s political sphere and so much natural wonder to be found around our own coastline, it’s no surprise there will be notable events occurring in conjunction with Earth Day 2015 in the Cape Fear. Folks can enjoy an outdoor jubilee hosted by the Earth Day Alliance or an enchanting trip to Airlie for some yoga and to commence the reopening of the garden’s state-of-the-art butterfly exhibit. Here’s a glimpse at what to expect:

sicians. What started as a small event has grown to incorporate upward of 50 vendors that draw crowds of 4,000 to 5,000 people.

Each year the festival takes on a theme, and this year the event will take note of the importance of soil. Titled “Life Starts From the Ground Up,” the mantra comes in conjunction with the Food and Agriculutre Organization’s dubbing of 2015 as the “International Year of Soils.”

“Many people think of soil as just dirt, but in reality it’s so much more,” Elissa Riley, current chair of the Wilmington Earth Day Alliance, says. “Soil is the basis for life and is a living, breathing, natural resource. Without it, life would cease to exist. Our exhibitors show how their organization ties in with the theme by educating attendees on their connection to the Earth.”

Several will be distributing trees, a natural stabilizer for soil. Other participants will inform on their efforts to stray away from fossil fuels, or detail the relationship between estuaries and soil. Area environmental concerns extend well beyond soil: water quality, marine life, the preservation of wildlife are just a few other issues covered. Local waterways are marred by non-point source pollutants, carried by vehicles like stormwater runoff.

“Many local groups are working hard to protect our soil from eroding and our waterways from becoming polluted, and I welcome everyone to come out next Saturday to the festival to learn more about local efforts,” Riley comments.

Though informative, the event will be fun, too. Live music will play thanks to T.O.M.D. (They’re Only Mostly Dead), Mr. Marks Music, Boba Funk, and Groove Fetish. Performances will occur throughout the afternoon, while festival-goers peruse a host of vendors offering sips and nibbles. Meanwhile, the Kids’ EcoZone Area will occupy youngsters’ minds, and there will be a Green Market Tent full of local vendors’ bio-friendly products.

“We want to provide an event where locals can bring their family and friends and talk one-on-one with exhibitors—the majority whom have a direct connection to our local environment,” Riley expresses. “The festival is a great way for people to gain a better understanding of what’s going on here, and it’s set up in a way so that the atmosphere is relaxed and carefree.”

In addition, the celebration raises monies for Earth Day Alliance. A percentage of food and beverage sales goes toward the nonprofit, along with monies raised from raffle ticket sales. Attendees can be entereted into a drawing to win items like a Hurricane Kayak, a custom-made surfboard, Freakers, private pottery lessons from Pineapple Studios, cleaning from EcoMaids, and more.

The festival will prevail come rain or shine (after all, rain is part of Earth’s sustainability).

In order to keep traffic flow down, a Wave Transit shuttle will take folks from the old Cinema 6 parking lot beside Tidal Creek (on

Oleander) to Hugh MacRae from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Airlie Gardens Earth Day Celebration Airlie Gardens, 300 Airlie Rd. Wednesday, April 22 Yoga: 8 a.m.; Tickets: $10-$15 Butterfly House Opening: 4 p.m.

Tickets: $3-$9 www.airliegardens.org Airlie Gardens celebrates nature yearround, with an expansive array of scenery.

The local nature hub houses a plethora of exhibits, the centuries-old Airlie Oak, wildlife, and acres on acres of freshwater lakes.

Folks can get an early start on Earth Day with a morning of yoga on the Oak Lawn.

The one-hour class, which will take place from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., is open-to-the-public.

Tickets are $10 for Airlie members and $15 for nonmembers. A portion of the proceeds will go toward Airlie Gardens. This will be the first year Airlie is holding a yoga session. It will be headed by Longwave Yoga instructor Lexi Paulos and tailored for people of any experience level.

“We thought Airlie would be a beautiful place for those who practice yoga to escape the confines of their studio and be outside in nature,” Nicole Herron, administrative technician for weddings and events, says. “I met Lexi at a trade show event at Blockade Runner and we connected on the idea.”

The gardens also will debut the opening of Airlie’s seasonal butterfly exhibit, which will be viewable through October. They anticipate the release of 25 butterflies (or however many have emerged from their chrysalis) into the Butterfly House. The commencement will take place at 4 p.m. and will be preceded by an informative discussion led by Jennifer O’Keefe, who will offer up facts about the life cycle of butterflies and the many variations within the species.

“In regards to butterflies, the biggest issue is probably habitat loss,” O’Keefe shares.

“Adult butterflies need specific larval host plants so that they can lay their eggs. Some butterflies will lay eggs on a variety of plants, but some will only lay their eggs on one particular plant. Planting native larval host plants is important for butterflies. Nectar plants are great, but the plants that caterpillars eat are critical to their survival. For example, gulf fritillary butterflies only lay eggs on the passionflower vine, and monarchs only lay eggs on milkweed.”

The event is included in Airlie’s general admission price ($3 for children, $5 for military members and New Hanover County residents, $9 for adults). Anyone who attends morning yoga will be admitted at no additional cost with the presentation of their yoga sticker.

“We want people to come out in celebration of Earth Day, enjoy the great outdoors, get in some fun exercise, and learn about the butterflies and environment we live in,” Herron says.

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Legendary Fundraising: The Carousel Center takes us back in time to neon colors and acid-wash jeans By: Shea Carver

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n the last five years, The Carousel Center for Abused Children has raised half a million dollars for their nonprofit through their annual Making Legends Local Gala, held every spring. Local celebrities, politicians, community stewards, business and civic leaders, theatre professionals, and others take the stage, dressed according to the gala’s annual theme, to perform their favorite songs for audiences. For 2015 everyone’s headed back to the decade of neon colors, Pac Man and MTV. “In the early years, this event started as a fashion show,” Carousel Center board member Todd Godbey informs. “It’s evolved into an all-out, lip-syncing fun fest that it is today!”

They’ve covered motifs of all varieties: TV’s most famed theme songs, Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame, one-hit wonders, and even the best of Broadway. However, every August, once the committee begins to plan the annual gala, numerous people come forward with the request of throwing it back to big hair and acid-wash jeans—a look that executive director Amy Feath knew well 30 years ago.

“That was some decade for fashion,” she quips, “especially as a teenager: the shoulder pads, high-waisted pants, tapered legs, big sweaters, bold colors and patterns, huge hair, and really heavy make-up. I lived through it once; I certainly can bring it back to support The Carousel Center and cannot wait to see all our guests and performers go all out.”

The event is close to selling out for 2015 (it sells out every year). The silent auction held during the evening will increase funds needed to keep The Carousel Center’s day-to-day operations continuously improving the safety and health of children and their families.

The nonprofit launched in 2000 and approaches its clients twofold. First and fore-

most, they provide services to any child who has suffered through physical, emotional, psychological, or sexual abuse. They also reach out to the community to ensure education helps prevent child abuse.

“Carousel Center operations count on every dollar raised to support its mission to provide crucial intervention and healing services, regardless of a family’s ability to pay for care,” Feath describes. “No child survivor of abuse should struggle to obtain comprehensive, high-quality services to heal.”

The Carousel Center’s staff of certified and trained therapists provide full medical evaluations, so the nonprofit can work closely with law enforcement agents to provide all forensic evidence necessary for each case investigation. They ensure strong criminal accountability for child abusers and predators in the Cape Fear area, and they work closely with community organizations in a multi-disciplinary way, including partnerships with social services, district attorneys, schools, family advocates, and others.

More importantly, they focus on getting children back to the business of childhood, by implementing therapies that work toward alleviating post-traumatic stress disorder. The National Children’s Alliance-certified center uses trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy to help children and their families and caregivers reach a level of normality after facing maltreatment. In the last 15 years, the Carousel Center has examined 3,022 children and offered more than 5,000 therapy sessions. In 2014 they provided child forensic interview and medical services for 333 new child-abuse victims, as well as 844 trauma-specialized therapy sessions. They’ve also seen a 50-to75-percent reduction in PTSD symptoms, which help clients improve coping skills and endure less residual effects from abuse.

“The center employs full and part-time child

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medical exam providers, child therapists, child forensic interviewers, and family advocates, all within its scope of operations, making it the Cadillac model for an accredited child advocacy center in North Carolina,” Feath tells.

Only 11 full-time and part-time staff members run the operation, with one senior aide, a QENO AmeriCorps VISTA member, a retired senior volunteer, and around 14 community volunteers who work within the center weekly. The board of directors is 16 strong, each of whom help devise multiple fundraisers throughout the year: Heart of the Matter Luncheon and Tin Man Biggest Heart Awards; MTS Services Flounder Fishing Tournament; Lighthouse Beer and Wine Festival; and Johnstone “Tee It OFF!” for The Carousel Center Golf Tournament. However, Making Legends Local raises around $100,000 per year.

“The gala is the primary reason The Carousel Center’s board was nominated for and awarded the 2013 Inaugural Non-Profit Fundraising Board of the Year Award by the Association of Fundraising Professionals—Cape Fear,” Feath beams.

As part of the annual 2015 event, they‘re getting bigger and better. Cast size and audience attendance has grown. Plus, they’ve added a “Battle of the Acts” to the evening.

Attendees can buy tickets to vote on the best performer of the night. At the end of the evening, a Lip-Synching Legend of the Year will be awarded a traveling trophy (this year’s recipient will hand the trophy off next year to a new champion).

“We are excited to engage the audience

and the acts in this friendly competition,” Godbey tells. “On the lip-syncing stage, we all have permission to go a little crazy!”

So far folks can expect to see Madonna and Boy George, dueling Tina Turners, Cyndi Lauper, Bon Jovi, Run DMC and Aerosmith, Annie Lennox and Al Green, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, and so many more. Locals slated to take on some of these celeb personalities include Celia Rivenbark and "duh hubby" Scott Whisnant, Sheila Brothers of SUNNY 104.5, Assistant District Attorney Lance Oehrlein, WPD detectives, the Kids Making It staff, and many others.

“The night will start with a red-carpet reception and auction that will throw us back in time,” producer Justin Sorrells says. Sorrell, along with co-producer Kandar Romeo, will host the evening’s festivities.

DETAILS:

Making Legends Local Gala: Back to the ‘80s Sat., April 24 Red-carpet reception: 6:30pm Variety show: 8:30pm VIP Tickets (reception/show): $100 Show only: $35 Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut St. www.thalianhall.org www.carouselcenter.org

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The fifth annual Flytrap Frolic will offer a whirlwind of educational fun By: Kamerin Roth

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his week the Venus flytrap is snapping back. Just two years after four thieves were able to uproot and steal over 1,000 plants from the Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Garden (the men were charged in January 2015), the fifth annual Flytrap Frolic, put on by the NC Coastal Land Trust, will show people just how resilient these endangered plants can be on Saturday, April 25. As spring takes hold of Wilmington and sweeps the cold weather behind us, the carnivorous garden will be a sight as the flytrap’s flowers bloom into a white blanket over the boggy soil.

“There were lots of very small flytraps left after the robbery,” Beth Steelman, development associate at the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust, says. “All these plants were really the foundation for renewing the garden. But many of the plants at the garden today were purchased from a reputable source and replanted where the others had been stolen.”

The Venus flytrap is native to North and South Carolina’s unique, swampy bogs and only grows in a 100-mile radius of Wilmington. With excessive poaching and natural habitat loss, the plant is creeping its way toward extinction. Due to a new law sponsored by legislator Ted Davis, poaching plants like the Venus flytrap is now a felony. Before, poachers were only forced to pay between $10 and $50 for every plant they took and were faced with few, if any, days in jail.

“You could get away with stealing one of these plants with just a simple slap on the wrist [before],” Steelman explains. “But these thieves will think twice about stealing a plant now that they could face up to 25 months in prison.”

The NC Coastal Land Trust partners with landowners to conserve areas with scenic, recreational, historical, and ecological value. In a conservation agreement with the United States military, the Coastal Land Trust was chosen to protect buffer areas around Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point. Many of the over 7,000 acres preserved around the two bases are full of longleaf pines and endangered species, such as the redcockaded woodpecker. The agreement deters construction companies from destroying the land to develop subdivisions and industrial sites.

“We don’t want to see this land turned into a concrete jungle,” Steelman says. “I think a lot of people feel the same way and that’s why they support what we do. In our first 20 years, we saved more than 62,000 acres of land.”

Much of the land protected by the Coastal Land Trust is donated by people who would cringe to see it ravaged by deforestation and littered with subdivisions. Many acres also are purchased from landowners looking to keep their

Swamp tales: A Venus flytrap captures a frog that hopped into the wrong place at the wrong time.

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land the way it is. They have save beaches that become state parks, streams that provide clean water, forests that are havens for wildlife, working farms that provide local food, and beautiful nature parks for everyone to enjoy.

“I’m really a case-and-point subject for the land trust,” Steelman tells. “My family owned 300 acres here. When it was left to my brother and I, we didn’t want it becoming just another subdivision. That’s when we found the Coastal Land Trust and turned it into protected land.”

The organization’s Flytrap Frolic started five years ago when Dianna Corbett, a former board member, had the idea to put together a free and educational event open to the public. The frolic and its garden of carnivorous plants were a success, and soon companies like Whole Foods were joining the cause. This year Whole Foods will celebrate the Flytrap Frolic the night before with a “Wine Not…It’s Friday” wine tasting; all proceeds will benefit Coastal Land Trust.

Flytrap Brewing Company, named after the native insectivorous plant, has been a proud supporter of the event for three years now. Last year they honored Stanley Rehder—known as “The Flytrap Man”—by rolling out a new Rehder’s Red Ale at the frolic.

“Flytrap actually came to us looking to support the event,” Steelman says. “They do a lot of good raising awareness for the preservation of the Venus flytrap.”

This year the frolic has been designated as an official event of the NC Science Festival, which hosts hundreds of statewide hapenings from April 10 through the 26. Being recognized by the festival is a big step in safeguarding the state’s rare plant life, spreading the roots of

preservation awareness beyond our city limits.

Students from UNCW’s biology program will be conducting tours of the garden, making sure to warn against touching (the plants are fragile, and touching them wastes their energy and could cause them to die).

Among them will be pitcher plants, which use sweet-smelling nectar to lure unsuspecting insects into their cup-shaped leaves before digesting them. They grow mostly in bright shades of green, red and purple, and some contain an umbrella-like leaf over the pitcher to prevent rain from filling up and drowning the flower.

Another species of the garden is the sundew.

Encompassing one of the biggest varieties of carnivorous plants, the sundew grows in all shapes, sizes, and colors and gets its name from the dew-looking nectar that hangs from the plant’s many tiny tentacles. Just like the pitcher plant, the sundew lure insects in for the kill.

Kids looking to explore the garden will be given a flytrap passport to mark as they find each of the carnivorous plants. The marks will be tallied up at the end o for a chance to win prizes, like gift certificates and corn-hole boards.

“We’ve really expanded our list of activities

this year,” Steelman says. “We have a flytrap game for the kids to catch flies (a.k.a. little black pompoms) with flytrap puppets, and interactive ‘touch box’ activities designed to emulate how plants, such as the Venus flytrap, butterwort (which is not found in the garden), pitcher plant, and sundew, lure insects.”

Student volunteers from UNCW will be offering face-painting throughout the event. Live snakes from the Halyburton Park and birds from the Cape Fear Raptor Center will make an appearance at the Flytrap Frolic, too.

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’ve never been good at counting or, specifically, keeping track of numbers in my head.

I never really had a reason for the absentmindedness; it’s not like I had pressing matters weighing my mind. My existence was about as easy as it gets, but the information wouldn’t stick. That being the case, I was never quite sure as to how much life I had stored up: 100 or 200 years?

I kept taking more just to be safe. After the realization that the life I took had memories attached to it, I couldn’t help but wonder if those memories were stored up inside of me. If I were to die, would I see hundreds of lives flash before my eyes? Or even worse, are they burning off as I use the borrowed life? Am I being fueled by dead memories? That thought troubled me more than, “How much time do I have stored up?”

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feverishly dashing around at the last minute, looking for a kill.

Like I said before, none of that mattered if you found yourself on the wrong end of an automobile accident. Any accident for that matter. In most cases death was instant, and if you found yourself in such a case, that would be much preferable. The alternative was horrifying.

Let’s say it’s an accident that occurred that didn’t kill the cat, but left it without the ability to walk or let alone hunt. The cat would continue to live in pain until it healed (which could take years) or some merciful soul put the damn thing out of its misery. It was possible, however, that a large intake of life energy could hasten the healing process. I know this to be a fact, seeing as how I once found myself in that position.

I had been living in the United States for a little over 80 years by the time the 1970s rolled around. I had traveled from the New York harbor to the California coast. New York was fine, and at the turn of the century, there was no shortage of people near death. If there was a dry spell, I was forced to survive off rats. Not really a dream situation. However, in California I could feast on dolphin if I so chose (and if I didn’t have an aversion to water, but it was nice to know the option was available).

The problem with California was the people were so spread out. This made the food tougher to find and the cats of California much more territorial. Within the first two weeks living in the Golden State, I found myself in enough cat fights to find my ear was in tatters and I was missing part of my tail. To add insult to injury: While I was off licking my wounds (metaphorically, not literally), some son of a bitch started taking shots at me. That was the last straw.

I hadn’t trekked across the country to have some jackass use me for target practice. No dolphin dinner was worth that. I made the decision to leave, but it was almost too late.

I was dragging my wounded ass through a relatively quiet residential area—making my way to the nearest rail yard—when a group of lice-infested children descended upon me. To be honest: I don’t know if they actually had lice, but the bastards did some really gruesome things to me, so I can take artistic license and inflict them with imaginary insects. It has been my experience that if you give a child something as simple as a rock or a branch, they will suddenly become fabled wild-game hunters.

To a child’s untrained eye, every small animal becomes wild game. Such was the case with this bunch of misfits. With nothing more than what appeared to be sharpened broomsticks, they managed to break one of my legs and sever what was left of my tail. When they were

satisfied their sport was over, they left me lying in an unoccupied driveway.

I knew it was over for me. There was no way I was going to be able to hunt. Not only that, but who wanted to live in a place like this? In two-weeks time, I had been beaten, shot, broken, and left for dead. I had closed my eyes and accepted my fate when I felt two rough hands slide underneath me and scoop me up. I opened one eye and saw that we were heading toward a house. I could only imagine what further indignities I was going to be subjected to.

Somehow I knew that was just me projecting my fears: The hands, though rough, were very gentle. The man laid me down on the kitchen table and examined my wounds.“Well, you’re still alive. You are one tough mother,” he said.

He did his best to nurse me back to health.

What really helped was when he would pass out drunk on the couch or in front of his typewriter, so I could syphon off a little life. Soon, I was on my own feet again.

That’s when one of his asshole friends ran me over with his car. Both back legs were broken, and his friends insisted that he do the civil thing and put me down.

“Henry, let the poor thing die. It’s ugly as shit anyway.”

“Then we make the perfect pair,” he replied.

He took me to a doctor who gave him a list of my incurred injuries and a bottle full of pills. Most of the time, he would make me try to move on my own, but when that proved to be too difficult he would dip his finger in water and wet my mouth when the trip was too painful. I had a problem with taking anymore life from him. He was doing his best to save my life and all the time he kept calling me “one tough mother.” I refrained from lifting anymore life from him. His asshole friends were another story.

Luckily for me, Henry had lots of friends who liked to come over, smoke cigarettes and get blinding drunk. When one of these model citizens passed out, I had no problem taking a year or two. I liked Henry: He was a sad, sensitive man who seemed to get a bad reputation. I would have stayed with him longer, but my tail was starting to grow back.

Even if I could talk, that wasn’t something that could easily be explained.

One night I slipped out the back door and never came back. I thought about Henry a lot, though, and his life didn’t turn out too bad—not by my standards anyway. I guess your standards drop pretty low when you’re “one bad mother.”

Anthony David Lawson is the author of “Novel,” as well as a local playwright, director and actor. He will write a piece of prose presented in parts every other week in encore throughout 2015, entitled “The Nine Lives of Xen.”

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events SPRING FASHION PREVIEW Style Girl Jess James presents the 8th annual Spring Fashion Preview on April 22nd at Bakery 105 with a Mad Men theme in honor of the show’s very last season. The Spring Fashion Preview, presented

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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 Friday, April 24th at 8am and gaming can continue 24 hours each day

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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.

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FLYTRAP FROLIC 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.

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, resi-

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More than 1,000 people attended last year’s events, with both Friday and Sunday selling out. A second tent has been added to the grounds this year to accommodate more people, as well as to create more vendor space. Live music performed by local artists throughout the three days of festivities. The Friday night event is $35 (or a couples ticket can be purchased for $60), Saturday’s event is $45, and Sunday is $10 (with a la carte goodies from participating food trucks). Three-day pass is $80. Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market Street UPSCALE RESALE AND DESIGN 5/1, noon: The 2nd annual Cape Fear Habitat ReStore’s UpScale ReSale and Design Challenge showcases more than 20 local designers’ entries.

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view Party, and continue Saturday May 2nd from noon to 5pm. During the main event on Saturday a designer will be selected as the grand prize winner for decorating a 10x10 space using furniture, lighting and merchandise re-purposed from only Cape Fear Habitat ReStores. Come all designer pieces will be for sale to the public Saturday with proceeds benefiting Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity. CFCC Schwartz Center, 601 N. Front St. KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY 5/2, 4pm: Poplar Grove will hold its 2nd Annual Fundraiser to help support our Animal Sanctuary and raise awareness for the efforts of the Cape Fear Equine League. Gates open at 3:30pm and close at 8pm. The Board of Directors at Poplar Grove Foundation, Inc., are setting up a tent for food & fun. We will be televising the race, showing off stylish (and outlandish) hats, playing lawn games, and sipping Mint Juleps while swinging to the rockabilly sounds of The Phantom Playboys & stomping bluegrass by Possum Creek. Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Hwy 17 N WILMINGTON WOMEN’S HEALTH EXPO 5/7, 6:30pm: Join us for a Ladies Night Out! Experts in the fields of women’s health, fitness, beauty, & finance will be showcasing everything you need to know to be happy, healthy, & financially secure! Elite Chiropractic, 1319 Military Cut Off Rd Suite LL

charity/fundraisers MAKING LEGENDS LOCAL 4/24, 6:30pm: Making Legends Local: The 12th Anniversary of the Carousel Center for Abused Children’s Gala. Over 20 booked acts. Approximately 75 locals getting ready to relive the 80’s with those who want to help area children heal. Doors open

for the stage show at 8pm. The curtain goes up at 8:30pm. The evening also includes the Red Carpet Reception and a silent auction with exciting items in a variety of price ranges. Kandra Romeo, along with veteran gala co-chairperson Justin Sorrells, will be pairing up to serve as hosts for the show. Two ticket options are available for this year’s event. For $100 guests can purchase a ticket to the Red Carpet Reception which runs from 6:30-8:15pm. Includes show. Show-only: $35. Thalian Hall Box Office or by calling 910-632-2285. Carousel Center, Inc.: 910254-9898 or www.carouselcenter.org.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Cape Fear Volunteer Center is seeking volunteers for The First Tee of the Cape Fear Region. The position is volunteer coach. Their responsibilities are to deliver the First Tee’s nine core values and life skills curriculum through the game of golf at an after school program. This is a volunteer commitment lasting through Thurs., 6/4. There will be a lead instructor at each location. Training is provided and will be provided by Program Director. Interested?

Contact Annie Anthony at (910) 392-8180 or cfvcdirector@gmail.com. Cape Fear Volunteer Center, 214 Walnut Street 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. WORK ON WILMINGTON 4/25, all day: An annual event, held Sat., 4/25.

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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 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. www.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 NonExistent 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 to satiate your beastly cravings. $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.

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the disease. Games and activities provide entertainment and build camaraderie in a family-friendly environment for the entire community. Anyone can join, adults and kids alike. When you walk to end cancer at a Relay event, it’s your opportunity to not only honor cancer survivors and remember loved ones lost, but also to raise awareness about what we can do to stay well from cancer and raise money to help fuel the world’s largest walk to end cancer. Form a team/reg: www.relayforlife.org/newhanovernc. Eugene Ashley High School, 555 Halyburton Memorial Pkwy.

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). Live music, an inflatable castle, and equipment from the local ems and Fire station. 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.You can come anywhere from 11am through 2pm and enjoy the fun. Pender County Hampstead Annex, 15060 US Hwy 17 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 warm-up and welcome at 1pm, and either a 3K at 1:15 pm or an awareness loop at 1:20 pm. We follow up with fun music and giveaways at 2pm. Reg. is $20/ advance (cut-off April 10) and $25/on site. Under 12 is free or $10 with a t-shirt. Additionally, the last day to receive a t-shirt is April 3. 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; deadline to register is April 22nd. Details: Brigitte Harris at 799-3812 or bharris1301@att.net. NC Sorosis Clubhouse, 20 S. Cardinal Dr. C.A.T. BENEFIT CONCERT/COMEDY SHOW 5/2, 4pm: Musical comedy with Barry David Salwen, Pianist and Tamar Gilad, aka Palmira von Glockenspiel, Page Turner. Meowsic by Gershwin, Scott Joplin, Beethoven, a cat or two, as well as a number of rarely (if ever) performed compositions (for a good reason)! Beckwith Hall, Cultural Arts Building, UNCW, 601 S. College Rd. SURFER’S HEALING FUNDRAISER 5/7: Fundraiser for Surfers Healing (an Autism foundation) at Jungle Rapids. Tickets are $12 and include 2 activities such miniature golf. go carts, laser tag, climbing wall etc. and a $4 arcade card ($20 value). 5320 Oleander Dr.

theatre/auditions AN INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIRE 4/24-25, 8pm; 4/26, 5pm: Continuing its tradition of bringing in gothic-inspired acts to haunt and thrill audiences, Browncoat will welcome Vlad the Vampire Magician for a special three-night performance of An Interview with a Vampire! Audiences will join Gothic Magician Vlad as he tells stories of the his-

tory of past and present vampires, why the legends have continued and why are we so fascinated by the archetype. Vlad will talk about these and his experiences of being among the true underground Vampyre Community, and how these ideas have influenced his style of magic. Performances at 8pm, except on Sundays, 5pm. 910-341-0001 or www.browncoattheatre.com. 111 Grace St. Tickets: $10.

FUNNY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE 4/24-25, 5/1-2, 7:30pm: Brunswick Little Theatre presents a romantic comedy from the writers of Dixie Swim Club featuring five vignettes presented by three directors in one great evening. Brunswick Little Theatre, 8068 River Road SE ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN...

UNCW Department of Theatre feat. Tom Stoppard’s “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,” directed by Ed Wagenseller. Acclaimed as a modern dramatic masterpiece, the play is a fabulously inventive tale of Hamlet as told through the worm’s-eye view of the bewildered Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, two minor characters in Shakespeare’s work.

In Tom Stoppard’s best-known work, this Shakespearean Laurel and Hardy finally get a chance to play the lead roles. Runs at 8pm. Thur-Sat, with Sun matinees at 2pm. April 23-26 on the Mainstage Theatre in the UNCW Cultural Arts Building. Tickets are $12 for members of the general public, $10 for seniors, UNCW employees, and alum, and $5 for students. They are available at the Kenan Box Office on campus by calling 910.962.3500 or online at www.uncw.edu/arts/boxoffice.html. Tickets can also be bought in person an hour before the show on show dates.

LT. FLIPPER’S TRIAL: ONE-ACT PLAY 4/26, 3pm: Henry Flipper was the first African American to graduate from West Point, but his military career ended after a very few years in a dishonorable discharge based on highly questionable charges. Free program explores his role in American history. A native of Georgia, Henry Flipper was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1877 and assigned to the Tenth Regiment of U.S. Cavalry at Fort Sill, Indian Territory (now 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 oneman play about Lt. Flipper’s trial. Dorothy Hodder 910-798-6323dhodder@nhcgov.com. Library, 201 Chestnut St.

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NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 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 guidelines. Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle Street ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST 5/7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 8pm; 5/10, 17, 24, 3pm: Written by Dale Wasserman, directed by J.R. Rodriguez and presented by Big Dawg Productions, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” follows Randall P. McMurphy, a charming yet consistent rule-breaker.

McMurphy contrives to serve a short sentence in a mental institution rather than on a prison work farm, assuming that his time spent there will be easier on him. He soon learns that this was a mistake and clashes with Nurse Ratched, who rules the ward and its’ residents with an unshakable devotion to discipline. Tickets are cash only and sold on a first come, first serve basis at the door only. Tickets are $16 online or by phone. (910) 367-5237 or bigdawgpro@gmail.com, or through Etix. Admission: $16 all Thursday performances. Opening Night: Pay-WhatYou-Can Night. Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle St. RANEY TheatreNOW presents Clyde Edgerton’s RANEY as a dinner theater show May 8-June 14. Edgerton’s novel has been adapted for the stage by John Justice and showcases some of Wilmington’s finest performers. Don’t miss this classic Southern story of family, music, and forgiveness. Not for children.

Ticket includes a 3-course Southern comfort foodinspired meal with choice of entree. Look for information on two special perfomances with a pre-show presentation by author, Clyde Edgerton, art auction and more with portion of proceeds to benefit the Wilmington Arts Council. May 8-June 14, 2015.

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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

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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.

MAKE ME LAUGH 4/22, 8pm: An ode to the old television show. Make Me Laugh is a competition between both the audience and the comedians. Watch some of the best local comics showcase their abilities to you and if you don’t think they are funny you could win a cash prize. Throughout the show we will bring an audience member on stage and if they can make it through three comedians performing for a minute each without breaking, they can get their price of admission back. www.theaterwilmington.com. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th Street CAPE FEAR COMEDY FESTIVAL 4/29-5/2: Four-day comedy festival in downtown Wilmington, NC, Wed, 4/29-Sat, 5/2. 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 purchasing tickets to the Sara Schaefer shows. $5/ show or $25 festival pass.

PAULA POUNDSTONE 4/30, 7:30pm: Paula Poundstone climbed on a Greyhound bus and traveled across the country— stopping in at open mic nights at comedy clubs as she went. A high school drop-out, she went on to become one of the great humorists of our time.

You can hear her through your laughter as a regular panelist on NPR’s popular rascal of a weekly news quiz show, Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me. She tours regularly, performing standup comedy across the country. Her newest comedy CD, “I Heart Jokes: Paula Tells Them in Boston,” was recorded during a performance at the Wilbur Theatre in the heart of the city and was released on April fool’s Day 2013.

Showtime: 7:30PM / Tickets: $18 - $40 Call: 800523-2820 www.thalianhall.org. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut Street

music/concerts UNCW SAXOPHONE ENSEMBLES 4/22, 7:30pm: Directed by Frank Bongiorno, the saxophone ensembles are made up students within the Department of Music and from across campus, performing classical music written for or arranged for saxophone ensembles. Advance tickets are not sold: the Cultural Arts box office opens one hour

prior to performance. Beckwith Recital Hall, UNCW Cultural Arts Building, 5270 Randall Drive CFJS SCHOLARSHIP CONCERT 4/24, 7:30pm: Singer/actress Moira Kelly, guest vocalist, with UNCW Jazz Ensemble I and UNCW Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Kelly, known for her roles in One Tree Hill and The West Wing, brings her jazz vocal stylings to this annual scholarship concert, directed by UNCW’s Jerald Shynett. Tickets will be sold at the door starting one hour prior to performance. UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, Cultural Arts building, 5270 Randall Drive MAGIC FLUTE 4/25, 8pm: 2014-15 Masterworks season finale with Mozart’s operatic masterpiece The Magic Flute in Kenan Auditorium, 601 S College Rd. This will be a fully-staged production featuring the UNCW Opera Outreach Project. Tickets are $27 (plus tax) for adults and $6 (plus tax) for students. Split into two acts in the form of a “Singspiel” (literally “singplay”), a German opera specifically of the 18th century which includes both singing and speaking. The work premiered on September 30, 1791 in Vienna.

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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.” 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. Tickets are $30 for adults and $12 for students at chambermusicwilmington.org, or at the door.

WILMINGTON SACRED HARP SINGERS 4/26, 1:30pm: 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 US. Surviving as a living tradition in parts of the South, notably Georgia and Alabama, Sacred Harp music has been discovered by new generations of singers who have spread the heritage across North America and to Australia and Europe. The music is loud, vigorous and intense. 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 (UNCW), 601 S. College Rd. UNCW CLASSICAL GUITAR ENSEMBLE

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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 UNCW WIND SYMPHONY 4/28, 7:30pm: Conducted by John P. LaCognata, Wind Symphony is UNCW’s premier symphonic band. Its members consist of students from across the university campus, including both music majors and non-music majors. Wind Symphony performs the finest literature available for winds including traditional wind band repertoire, marches, transcriptions, and the newest 21st century works. Wind Symphony regularly features guest soloists and guest conductors. Chamber Winds is comprised of the top musicians from each section of the Wind Symphony. The repertoire for the Chamber Winds includes works written for concert band and wind ensemble, as well as standard wind literature written for smaller ensembles of all sizes. Under LaCognata’s baton, Wind Symphony and Chamber Winds have become an important addition to Wilmington’s musical landscape. Students, teachers, and anyone who enjoys music for symphonic bands will be delighted by the performances. Free students, $6 GA. Kenan Auditorium (UNC Wilmington), 601 S. College Rd.

American orchestra based in Raleigh, North Carolina, 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.

Concert series are also performed across North Carolina in the cities of, Chapel Hill, Cary, Southern Pines, New Bern, Wilmington, and Fayetteville, among others. Kenan Auditorium (UNC Wilmington) m 601 S. College Road OPERA WILMINGTON Emceed by Phil Furia, host of WHQR’s The Great American Song Book, this entertaining program features music from the Golden Age of musical theater, including tunes from “Show Boat,” “Guys and Dolls,” “The Music Man,” “Sound of Music,” “South Pacific,” and many more. Includes a Mother’s Day champagne brunch. RSVP: 212-795-5503. $75/person. The Terraces on Sir Tylyer, 1826 Sir Tyler Drive

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UNCW DEPT OF MUSIC HONORS RECITAL 4/28, 7:30pm: Join the Department of Music in a celebration with performances by outstanding vocal and instrumental students in the music department.

No tickets needed to attend. Beckwith Recital Hall (UNCW Cultural Arts Building), 5270 Randall Dr.

SHAG LESSONS 5/7: Beginner, 6:45pm; adv. beginner and intermediate lessons, 7:45pm. Learn the basic shag step as you dance to beach music, giving you the confidence to get on the dance floor! If you already know the basic shag step, complement your basic shag knowledge in our Advancing Beginners / Intermediate class. No partner is needed for these lessons held on Thursday evenings in four-week sessions. $35 WB Residents, $45 Non-Residents. Wrightsville Beach Parks and Rec Dept., 1 Bob Sawyer Dr.

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76’ERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB Modern Western Style Square Dance. Club meets

Thurs. nights at 7pm at the Senior Center for a new workshop on square dancing. Info: 270-1639 CONTRA DANCE Tuesday night dances, 5th Ave United Methodist Church on South 5th Ave at Nun, 7:30-9:30pm.

Social dance for all levels; singles and couples, families, college and high school students and folks of all dancing abilities are invited to come. $4. (910) 538-9711.

TANGO WILMINGTON Tango classes and social dancing, Fridays, Carolina Lounge of Ramada Inn. 5001 Market Street (between College and Kerr). 8-9:45pm. $5 lounge entrance includes beginners’ lesson, 7:30.

art/exhibits NATURAL HARMONIES Ann Parks McCray solo exhibition, “Natural Harmonies.” Enjoy complimentary refreshments as your eyes feast on McCray’s bold landscapes. The public is invited to meet with the artist and discuss her work during the opening reception, which occurs in conjunction with Wilmington’s Fourth Friday Gallery Night, Apr. 24, 6-9pm. Hangs through May 16. New Elements Gallery, 201 Princess St. JOANNE GEISEL Spectrum Gallery at the Forum, will feature award winning artist, Joanne Geisel, as the April artist in residence. Her original impressionistic paintings of North Carolina scenes will be on display through May 2nd. This exhibit is free and open to the public.

Gallery Hours:Monday-Saturday 11-5. Thursdays 11-8, with live music every Thursday from 6-8pm.

CHRISTOPHER REID EXHIBIT Jazzcars Gallery will be exhibiting the works of art-

ist Christopher Reid in the gallery’s grand opening on Friday, May 8th from 7-10pm. Reid is an award winning local artist specializing in original pastel and watercolor paintings. There will be music, food, and beverages. Admission is free. Over 100 artworks will be for sale. A portion of Reid’s sales will go to Habitat For Humanity. Come view the art, meet the artist, help us celebrate our new gallery space, and contribute to a great cause. If you cannot attend, there will be a second chance to view the exhibit Saturday, May 9th from 10-6pm. For more info contact jazzmo959@yahoo.com or visit www.jazzcarsgallery.com. http://reidsart.com. Jazzcars Gallery, 2144 Wrightsville Ave. SILVER ARTS STATEWIDE COMPETITION 5/8-10: Wilmington Art Association invites you come and enjoy the SilverArts a 3 day exhibition and sale on Mother’s Day weekend. Enjoy the creations of our local artists and view all the winners of this statewide Art Competition. Countless Art in various mediums from oils, watercolor, sculptures, pottery, woodwork, stained glass and much more will be on display and for sale. On Mother’s Day open from 12noon to 4:00pm and there will be live entertainment from 1:00pm to 3:30pm and a chance for Moms to win a beautiful basket of flowers.theArtWorks, 200 Willard St. PLEIN AIR 5/8-9, all day: Come to see the artists paint and then come to the museum for the sale and exhibit! Friday and Saturday: 30 plein air artists will paint at Wrightsville Beach, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday: Wet Paint Sale of the work done over the past day and a half. See your favorite views of our beach. Light refreshments. Exhibit and sale of paintings at the museum May 9-August 31. Come to the museum and bring your friends. Come to the beach on Friday and Saturday morning to watch the artists at work.

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FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT “Fourth Friday Gallery Night” is now coordinated by The Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County, feat. 16 local art galleries and studios that will open their doors to the public in an after-hours celebration of art and culture, from 6-9pm, every fourth Friday of the month through 2014. Rhonda Bellamy at 910-343-0998, 221 N. Front St. Suite 101. artscouncilofwilmington.org

museum programs STAR PARTY 4/24, 7pm: Learn about the night skies. Join the Cape Fear Museum and Carolina Beach State Park for a fun, free, family astronomy event. The Cape Fear Astronomy Society will have telescopes set up for viewing the night skies, and there will be venders and many activities for everyone to participate in. Parking will be at the marina area with shuttles provided. Event starts at 7 pm and will end around 10:30 pm. Saturday April 25th is the rain date. For more information contact the park at 910-458-8206.

Carolina Beach State Park, 1010 State Park Rd. CAPE FEAR MUSEUM Exhibits: Nano Days: Dive into a miniscule world where materials have special properties and new technologies have spectacular promise. Enjoy fun hands-on activities demonstrating the special and unexpected properties found at the nanoscale and examine tools used by nanoscientists. Nationwide festival of educational programs is organized by the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network (NISE Net). Parental participation required. Free for members with admission. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. • Make It Work, through 9/13/15: Encourages visitors to explore the six types of universal simple machines to learn how they make work easier. Lift levers, work with wedges, and encounter other maritime-related hands-on activities. View historic objects and images from the museum’s collection related to Wilmington’s boat and ship building history and make connections to simple machines.

Sponsored by Landfall Foundation. • Fort Fisher: 150 Years, through 7/13/15: Includes hundreds of artifacts that document the history of Fort Fisher and its changing role in the community. View a selection of objects and images that shed light on the past 150 years. Examine artifacts from when Fort Fisher was a battle site. See some of the different the ways the site has been used since 1865. • World War II: A Local Artist’s Perspective: In time for the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landing and the Normandy campaign, Cape Fear Museum will be exhibiting one of the region’s most powerful collections of World War II artifacts. • Cape Fear Stories presents artifacts, images, models, and 3D settings to explore people’s lives in the Lower Cape Fear from Native American times through the end of the 20th century.

• 5/9, 10am: Incredible Insects: Get a “bug’s-eye” view as you explore the incredible world of insects!

Explore how they communicate and what they build. Discover flying insects and have fun learning why bees “dance.” Make a beautiful butterfly and a firefly that glows in the dark. Free for members or with admission. • Michael Jordan Discovery Gallery, Williston Auditorium, giant ground sloth, Maritime Pavilion and more! 910-798-4370. Hours: Tues-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. $5-$8. Free for museum members and children under 3. New Hanover County residents’ free day is the first Sun. ea. month. 814 Market St. capefearmuseum MISSILES AND MORE MUSEUM Topsail Island’s Missiles and More Museum features

the rich history and artifacts of this area from prehistoric to present time. Exhibits: Operation Bumblebee, missile project that operated on Topsail Island shortly after World War II; Camp Davis, an important antiaircraft training center during WWII located near Topsail Island; WASPS, group of young, daring women who were the first female pilots trained to fly American military aircraft during WWII; Pirates of the Carolinas, depicting the history and “colorful” stories of 10 pirates in the Carolinas including the infamous Blackbeard; Shell Exhibits, and intricate seashells from all over the world as well as Topsail; and more! 720 Channel Blvd. in Topsail Beach. MonFri, 2-5pm; after Memorial Day through Sat, 2-5pm.

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CF SERPENTARIUM World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats. See “Bubble Boy” a 12-foot saltwater crocodile, and “Sheena”, a gigantic Reticulated Python big enough to swallow a human being whole! There are dozens of other incredible live specimens, from huge anacondas to deadly bushmasters from the Amazonian jungle.

King Cobras 15 ft long erect their hoods and amaze you. Black Mambas, Spitting Cobras, Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, Fer-de-lances and more! Over 100 species, so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else. New Christmas exhibit feat. “Chomp” a gigantic alligator snapping turtle with a head the size of a basketball. Also brand new is the Inland Taipan from Australia, the snake having the world’s deadliest venom. Winter schedule is Wed-Sun, 11am-5pm (until 6pm on Saturday). 20 Orange St., across from historic downtown riverwalk, intersecting Front and Water streets. (910)762-1669. www. capefearserpentarium.com WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM The Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach. Visitors to the cottage will find a scale model of Wrightsville Beach circa 1910, exhibits featuring the early days of the beach including Lumina Pavilion, our hurricane history and information about the interaction between the people and our natural environment which have shaped the 100 year history of Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256-2569. 303 West Salisbury St. wbmuseum.com.

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, 10am4pm, 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

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Howell holds an established place in the vanguard of North Carolina art. A brilliant colorist and meticulous draftsman, he is best known for his intimate examination of the southern coast: the quality of light and life of its people. For over fifty years, Howell kept journals chronicling his daily life in Wilmington and his international travels through twenty-three countries. He wrote brilliant radio commentaries inspired by his journal entries which were produced by WHQR Public Radio. Additionally, he established the art department of the University of North Carolina Wilmington, and was teacher, mentor, arts activist and philanthropic leader, using his great energy and

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Tues-Sun,10am-5pm; Thurs: 10am-9pm. Museum members free, $8 non-members, $5 students with valid ID, $3 children age 2 -12. • CAM Café hrs: Tues-Sat, 11am-3pm; Sun, 10am-3pm; Thurs. dinner. 910-395-5999. www.cameronartmuseum.org BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchenbuilding and courtyard. 3rd and Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. Admission rqd. (910) 762-0570. burgwinwrighthouse.com.

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

sports/recreation CAROLINA CUP 4/22-23, all day: A weeklong family-friendly festival, including clinics, exhibits, demonstrations, and special events all culminating with four stand up paddleboard races to meet the spectrum of skills from beginner to world-class Olympians and professionals. Graveyard Race (13.2 mi. around WB), Money Island (6.5 mi. open race around WB, Harbor Island, Masonboro Island, and spoil islands), kids’ race (3.5 mi. flatwater, ages 7-14); clinics include WPA certification, beginner to advanced SUP techniques, yoga teacher training, and more, all taught by leading experts. Also featuring an Outdoor Expo. A portion of proceeds will benefit The Ocean of Hope, paddlers and ocean enthusiasts dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the Sarcoma Alliance to help those fighting cancer. Wrighstville Beach 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 4/25: Program, 9:15-10:30am, and plant sale, 10am-12:45pm: 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) SUNSET CRUISE: CF RIVER 4/25, 6:30pm: Watch the downtown waterfront transform as the last rays of sunshine sweep across the riverwalk. Come enjoy the music of Perry Smith.

You will be mesmerized by the array of colors the sunset reflects on this mighty river. Relax as you take in the fresh air and cool evening breeze. We offer a selection of beer, wine, mixed drinks and snacks for purchase on-board. The perfect way to end a day or start an evening on the town! The

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Wilmington is a 49-passenger handicapped accessible power catamaran located downtown on the Riverwalk south of the George restaurant. Clean, spacious restroom on board. Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St. LEARN TO CURL 4/25, 5pm: Learn the game of curling: delivery, sweeping, scoring, etiquette & rules. You will get a chance to play a couple ends as well. All attendees will receive a 1/2 price voucher for open curling on a following session! Please email: info@coastalcurling. com to reserve a spot in advance. Wilmington Ice House, 7201 Ogden Business Lane SPEED AND AGILITY TRAINING 4/26, 5/10, 3pm: Dates: Sunday for 6 weeks $100/ session or $20/class. Group 1: Ages 7-12 Sunday: 3-4 Group 2: Ages 13-18 Sunday: 4-5. Coastal Athletics Facility Address: 2049 Corporate Drive South. (910)452-5838 or Fletcher@Coastalathletics.net Great opportunity for all athletes working to increase their speed, agility, and develop their physical fitness in preparation for their season. Coastal Athletics, 2049 Corporate Dr. 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

film 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.

10PM: Experimental, avant garde, noise, and other unclassfiable musical performances at 10. Hosted

by Karl Tyler Perry. Juggling Gypsy Cafe & Hookah Bar, 1612 Castle St CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA/PAGLIACCI 4/25, 1pm: Opera’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.

RAILROAD MOVIE NIGHTS Wed, 6:30pm: Benefit for Wilmington Railroad Museum and Hannah Block USO. Great films and Two great causes! Action, adventure, romance, intrigue, music, humor, suspense & more! Enjoy the vintage surroundings of the USO Auditorium and entertainment. Can also check out Facebook pages or websites. April 15: Union Pacific, April 22: The Train, April 29: The Harvey Girls. Free admission but must reserve: 910-341-7860. Community Arts Center, 120 S. Second St. CAPE FEAR ACADEMY FILM SERIES: BAG IT 5/6, 6pm: Americans use 60,000 plastic bags every five minutes, single-use disposable bags that we mindlessly throw away. But where is “away”? This film follows everyman Jeb Berrier as he navigates our plastic world. Cape Fear Academy, 3900 S. College Rd. SECOND SUNDAY MATINEE 5/10, 2pm: Adults are invited to leave the kids home, bring their own snacks, and enjoy a free movie at the Library on the second Sunday afternoon of the month. It’s spring, and we’re in the mood for a film about plucky underdogs and baseball. Check the online calendar at www.nhclibrary.org. for film titles, or call the Reference Desk at 910-798-6371.

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kids’ stuff 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 Extravaganza 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-hourlong breaks between sets. Story-based activities will be available all morning in other parts of Northeast Library. Scooter Hayes shayes@nhcgov.com 910-798-6393. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. 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 Membership. Drop off service available.Tickets: www.theatrewilmington.com or 910-399-3NOW

lectures/readings FRAMEWORK OF OUR FUTURE 4/28, 6pm: Cape Fear Economic Development Council (CFEDC) will present a community conversation on “FOCUS: Framework for Our Future.”

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. For ideas, 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 the 10 strategies for moving from the grant stage to the implementation phase.

Attendees will have the opportunity to 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 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 GOING GREEN BOOK CLUB 5/5, 6pm: “Where our Food Comes From,” Gary Paul Nabhan. Books at Old Books on Front St at discount to book club members. 249 N. Front St.

classes/workshops ORGANIC PEST MANAGEMENT 4/22-23, 6pm: Keeps plants growing without using harmful chemicals. Instructor: Matt Collogan Register online through WebAdvisor at cfcc.edu. Register in person at the BIG Center, 805 N. 3rd Street, Wilmington or the Burgaw Center, 100 E. Industrial Drive, Burgaw. Cape Fear Community College’s Burgaw Center, 100 East Industrial Drive BEACH AND BEVERAGE 4/22, 6pm: Learn how to paint your own beach scene! All materials are supplied for $35. Choose sunrise or sunset theme and leave the class with an original created by you! Class size is limited to 6 so make your reservations today! Bring your own beverage of choice and a snack to share. What a fun evening for old friends or meet some new ones!

Every Good Thing Artisan Gallery, 315 Castle Street 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 SHINING A LIGHT ON DEMENTIA 4/23, 8am: We find that most caregivers feel they do not have the information they need to deal with the challenges of caring for a loved one with a chronic illness, especially those with memory impairments. We hope to help caregivers learn practical hands-on and communication skills to make everyday tasks much easier on them and their loved ones. You must register to attend! Lunch and break refreshments will be provided. Contact Lisa Levine with AlzNC at 800-228-8738 or llevine@alznc.org to register or for more information! www.capefearcog.org/Area-Agency-on-Aging/Family-Caregiver-Support-Program See link above for brochure.

Family Caregivers, Clergy, Students & Volunteers $5.00Professionals (5.0 CEU’s) $35. Winter Park Baptist Church, 4700 Wrightsville Ave. 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.

The instructor demonstrates the traditional serti technique for silk painting. Day 2 involves steaming, rinsing, and revealing your creations! Instructor: September Krueger. $115/$100 CAM member, plus $35 supply fee paid to instructor first day of workshop. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th St. TAI CHI FOR HEALTH Reduce stress, improve balance and your overall health. Instructor Katherine Yakimovich is certified

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Springbrook Farms Horse Drawn

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Nutt House Improv

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Cape Fear River Watch

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Ongoing class that will continue to accept new students. If you are interested in joining this class please contact bjryan@poplargrove.org; Mondays, through April 27, 11:30 - 12:15. Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Hwy 17 N.

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FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY ART CLASSES 4/29, 8:30am: Join us for an exciting and useful Mon, 10am: Basic drawing—Learn how to shade learning series that will cover the budgeting process to depict light and shadow, line drawing, work from and the use of financial reports & dashboards. This a photo or imagination and how to draw anything. class will be taught by Andy Atkinson and Natasha • Tues., 2pm: Paint with watercolors—Learn how to Davis. Together they have over 45 years of experiwork from a photo or imagination, create light and ence in nonprofit financial management. Madeline shadow, vibrant color layering, washes, splashes, Suite, UNCW Campus sponging and masking. • Dreamdoodle Drawing: ORANGE STREET POTTERY CLASSES Wed., 10am. Method called Zentangles is meditaOrange Street Pottery is accepting students for tive and produces amazing drawings for beginners the spring classes! Day Class is from 9am to noon and experienced artists alike. Work with ultra-fine Monday thru Thurs. Evening Class is from 5:30 to Sharpies creating designs and patterns that flow 8:30pm. All classes are a a 2 day class, For more ininto beautiful compositions. • Thurs, 10am: play formation, orangestreetpottery@gmail.com.Hannah draw. Four really fun projects using pencil, charcoal, Block Community Arts Center, 120 S. Second St. pen and ink and oil pastels, create amazing drawings! • Fri., 10am: Painting w/acrylics. For beginning RESUME CLINIC 4/30, 2pm: In today’s tough job market a properly or experienced students. Supply list is available. constructed résumé is your ticket to success. At Maximum 4 students. Individual guidance. Sun this free seminar Corey Lewis of Alliance Career Room, 6905 Southern Exposure Group will explain how online applications are proDIABETES KNOW-HOW cessed with today’s technology, and what you need 4/28, 4pm: Diana Davis and Sally Freas will explain to do to make your resume attract an employer’s what you can do to prevent developing pre-diabetes interest. Corey Lewis is an experienced corporate and diabetes, offering many practical strategies for recruiter who has worked with top companies controlling your blood sugar. This is a free informathroughout the United States, and a career countional program and registration is not required. Diaselor who has coached thousands of individuals. He betes is the 7th leading cause of death in the USA is president of Alliance Career Group. Registration and affects over 9% of the population. In addition is not required for this free workshop. Consumer to impaired health and quality of life, these 29.1 milHealth Librarian Mary Ellen Nolan at mnolan@nhclion Americans face medical expenses that are more gov.com or 910-798-6307. Main Library, NHC, 201 than double those of non-diabetics. Diana Davis Chestnut Street is a Registered Dietician, Nutritionist, and CertiIT ALL STARTS WITH GOOGLE fied Diabetes Educator. Sally Freas is a Registered

4/30, 11:45am: Join us to learn how you can harness the power of the internet efficiently and effectively. We will cover things like the secrets Google won’t tell you and what you need and don’t need to do with your website and social media. We’ll also cover: -How to utilize the other major search engines, who to target in your online marketing campaign and how to do it , an inexpensive way to get the phone ringing almost immediately. We’ll feed you lunch and give you some answers to these questions. Register today, seats are limited! Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Road ART AND WINE 4/30, 6:30pm: Get your friends together and become an artist. Just like Wine and Design in Wilmington NC, you will go home with a finished piece of artwork that you can hang in your home. $25 for members, $35 for non-members. Tmuffin, 3534 S. College Rd Unit I PERSONAL FINANCE FOR WOMEN 5/2, 9am: Personal finance educator Susan Vance will provide a user friendly introduction to money management and investing at this free workshop, and will address common anxieties women may have about this important topic. Professor Vance retired after 30 years at Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana, where she taught Financial Success Strategies for Women and other business courses.

She is a licensed attorney and a certified public accountant (inactive). This program is made possible by a grant from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation through Smart investing@your library®, a partnership with the American Library Association.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information and/or to register, please contact Business/Law Librarian Justine Roach at 910-7986306 or jroach@nhcgov.com. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St. FLORAL ARRANGING 5/6, 10am: Instructor Carol Waldkirch will teach the art of floral arranging at Poplar Grove. Cost is $25.

Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Hwy 17 N. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY WORKSHOP 5/6, 8:30am: Join us for an exciting and useful learning series that will cover the budgeting process and the use of financial reports & dashboards. This class will be taught by Andy Atkinson and Natasha Davis.

Together they have over 45 years of experience in nonprofit financial management. Madeline Suite, UNCW Campus HUMMINGBIRD PROGRAM 5/9: Program: 9:15-10:30, and plant sale, 10am12:45pm. Join us for a free program on hummingbirds and a special Mother’s Day Plant Sale. Come and learn all about these unique birds that we are so fortunate to have in our area, and pick up some

beautiful plants that will be appreciated by Mothers and Hummingbirds alike! Wild Bird & Garden, 3501 Oleander Dr (Hanover Center) SHOULDER TOTE BASKET CLASS 5/11: Instructors from The Vintage Basket Makers will hold a class, Shoulder Tote Basket, at Poplar Grove Plantation, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $50. • 5/13, 10am: Pine Needle Coiling on a Gourd w/instructor Dianne Masi will teach Pine Needle Coiling on a Gourd on May 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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clubs/notices SCREEN GEMS STUDIOS TOURS Guests will get an insider’s look at the largest studio complex east of California and experience the rich history of EUE/Screen Gems and the films and television shows produced at the facility over the last three decades. Attendees will walk the 10-stage working lot have access to sounds stages and go behind the scenes of the CBS series “Under the Dome.” Guests will see a visual history of the NC film and television industry in the screening theater where many famous producers, directors and actors have reviewed footage of productions shot at the studio. Tours will be hosted on Sat. and Sun. at 10am, noon and 2pm weather permitting throughout the summer. Tours will continue throughout 2014 and beyond. 1223 23rd St. North $12 for adults; $10 for students and military personnel with an ID; $5 for children under 12. Admission is cash only at this time. (910) 343-3433 or http://studios.euescreengems.com/nc/tours.

PORT CITY PLAYWRIGHTS Meet on alternate Saturdays, 11 a.m. Playwrights and screenplay writers at all levels of development are welcome. PCPP is currently planning Ages and Stages. McAlister’s Deli, 740 South College Road, Wilmington, with occasional sessions at a member’s home. Executive Director Susan M. Steadman, Ph.D., portcityplaywrightsproject@gmail.com. http://portcityplaywright.wix.com/pcpp.

WW II REMEMBERED GROUP 4/22, 10am: World War II’s war dogs, canines used for multiple purposes in the Pacific campaigns, is the subject of the 4/22 meeting of Southeastern NC’s WWII Remembered Group at the New Hanover County Senior Resource Center, 2222 South College Road. The program begins at 10am. with the video “War Dogs of the Pacific,” following refreshments and fellowship at 9:30am. The highlight is a live dog demonstration by Camp Lejeune Marines.

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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 affordable 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 10am 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. ILM FEMALE FILMMAKERS 4/30, 7:30pm: Any females interested in making movies please join Wilmington Female Film Makers for a get down get together. A chance for women in all aspects of film making from camera operator to screen writer to meet each other and make things happen. In this male dominated industry the chance for women to connect, support each other and make things happen can mean the difference between dreams and success. Shannon Silva Associate Professor of Film Studies at UNCW will be our guest speaker. Group will meet the last Thursday of every month. Community Action Center, 317 S. Castle St. AZALEA CLUB SOCIAL 5/6, 6pm: The Cape Fear Chapter of the Azalea Society of America welcomes you to a club social on May 6th in the picnic garden of the NHC Arboretum until 8pm. If you have an interest in gardening, especially in azaleas, we welcome you. We will be serving liquid refreshments, canapes, and great gardening conversation. This event is open to the public. Matt Hunter at mhunter@cape-fear.net or call (910) 232-0304. New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr.

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20): If you’re stumped about what present to give someone for a special occasion, you might buy him or her a gift card. It’s a piece of plastic that can be used as cash to buy stuff at a store. The problem is, a lot of people neglect to redeem their gift cards. They leave them in drawers and forget about them. Financial experts say there are currently billions of dollars going to waste on unredeemed gift cards. This is your metaphor of the moment, Aries. Are there any resources you’re not using? Any advantages you’re not capitalizing on? Any assets you’re ignoring? If so, fix the problem.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): I usually have no objection to your devoted concern (I won’t use the phrase “manic obsession”) with security and comfort.

But there are rare phases in every Taurus’ life cycle when ironclad stability becomes a liability. Cruising along in a smooth groove threatens to devolve into clunking along in a gutless rut. Now is such a phase. As of this moment, it is healthy for you to seek out splashes of unpredictability. Wisdom is most likely to grow from uncertainty. Joy will emerge from an eagerness to treasure the unknown.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): There may be a flood-like event that will wash away wornout stuff you don’t need anymore. There might be an earthquaketype phenomenon that only you can feel, and it might demolish one of your rotten obstacles. There could be a lucky accident that will knock you off the wrong course (which you may have thought was the right course). All in all, I suspect it will be a very successful week for benevolent forces beyond your control. How much skill do you have in the holy art of surrender?

CANCER (June 21-July 22): What is your biggest excuse? Or, rather, what is your thickest, sickest, most debilitating excuse? We all have one: a reason we tell ourselves about why it’s difficult to live up to our potential; a presumed barrier that we regard so deeply rooted we will never be able to break its spell on us. Maybe it’s a traumatic memory. Maybe it’s a physical imperfection or a chronic fear. In accordance with the current astrological omens, Cancerian, you’d be wise to do an audit and reassessment of your own lamest excuse. I suspect you now have insight about it that you’ve never had before. I also think you have more power than usual to at least partially dismantle it.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you were a supporting character in a popular TV drama, the producers would be cooking up a spin-off show with you in a starring role. If you were in an indie-rock band, you’d be ready to move from performing at 300-seat venues to clubs with an audience capacity of 2,000. If you always have been just an average egocentric romantic, like the rest of us, you might be on the verge of becoming a legend in your own mind—in which case it would be time to start selling T-shirts, mugs and calendars with your image on them. Even if you are none of the above, Leo, I suspect you’re ready to rise to the next level.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Free at last! Free at last! Thanks to the Lord of the Universe or the Flying Spaghetti Monster or a burst of crazy good luck, you are free at last! You are free from the burden that made you say things you didn’t mean! You are free from the seductive temptation to rent, lease or even sell your soul! Best of all, you are free from the mean little voice in your head—you know, the superstitious perfectionist that whispers weird advice based on fearful delusions! So, now what will you do, my dear? You have escaped “from” the cramped, constricted conditions. Maybe you can escape “to” wide-open spaces that will unleash the hidden powers of your imagination.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “To me, there is no greater act of courage than being the one who kisses first,” says Libra actress and activist Janeane Garofalo. I can think of other ways to measure bravery, but for your immedi-

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ate future, her definition will serve just fine. Your ultimate test will be to freely give your tenderness, compassion and empathy—without any preconditions or expectations. For the sake of your own integrity and mental health, be steadfast in your intention to always strike the first blow for peace, love, and understanding.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It will soon be that time when you are halfway between your last birthday and your next birthday. I invite you to make this a special occasion. Maybe you can call it your anti-birthday or unbirthday. How to celebrate? Here are some ideas: 1. Imagine who you would be if you were the opposite of yourself. 2. Write a list of all the qualities you don’t possess and the things you don’t need and the life you don’t want to live. 3. Try to see the world through the eyes of people who are unlike you. 4. Extend a warm welcome to the shadowy, unripe, marginal parts of your psyche that you have a hard time accepting, let alone loving. 5. Any other ways you can think of to celebrate your anti-birthday?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): As I climb the first hill along my regular hike, both sides of the path are dominated by a plant with glossy, three-lobed leaves. They’re so exuberant and cheerful, I’m tempted to caress them, even rub my face in their bright greenery. But I refrain, because they are poison oak.

One touch would cause my skin to break out in an inflamed rash that would last for days. I encourage you, too, to forego contact with any influence in your own sphere that is metaphorically equivalent to the alluring leaves of poison oak.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Today the French Capricorn painter Henri Matisse (1869-1954) is regarded as a foremost pioneer of modern art.

Some critics say his innovative influence on painting nearly matched Picasso’s.

But during the first part of the 20th century, his work often provoked controversy. When a few of his paintings appeared at a major exhibition in Chicago, for example, local art students were shocked by what they called its freakishness. They held a mock trial, convicted Matisse of artistic crimes and burned his painting “Blue Nude” in effigy. I don’t expect that you will face reactions quite as extreme as that in the coming weeks, Capricorn. But it will make sense to express yourself with such forceful creativity and originality that you risk inciting strong responses.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Leonardo da Vinci had skills in many fields, ranging from botany to engineering to cartography, but he is best known as a painter. And yet in his 67 years on the planet, he finished fewer than 40 paintings. He worked at a very gradual pace. The “Mona Lisa” took him 14 years! That’s the kind of deliberate approach I’d like to see you experiment with in the coming weeks, Aquarius. Just for a while, see what it’s like to turn down your levels of speed and intensity. Have you heard of the Slow Food Movement? Have you read Carl Honoré’s book “In Praise of Slowness”? Do you know about Slow Travel, Slow Media and Slow Fashion?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Modern movies don’t scrimp on the use of the F-bomb. Actors in “The Wolf of Wall Street” spat it out 569 times. The word-that-rhymes-with-cluck was heard 326 times in “End of Watch,” while “Brooklyn’s Finest” racked up 270 and “This Is the End” erupted with an even 200. But this colorful word hasn’t always been so prominent a feature. Before 1967, no actor had ever uttered it onscreen. That year, Marianne Faithfull let it fly in the film “I’ll Never Forget What’s’isname.” In the coming weeks, Pisces, I invite you to break a taboo that’s maybe not as monumental as Faithfull’s quantum leap, but still fabulously fun and energizing. Be a liberator! End the repression! Release the blocked vitality!

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Often being around others who have been through a similar experience enables participants to talk about what they are experiencing. Grief groups help emphasize that participants are not grieving alone and others understand and can support them on their grief journey. Registration is mandatory and closes once the series begins. For more information, call 796-7991. Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion, Conference Room, 1406 Physicians Drive CAREGIVERS’ ART SUPPORT GROUP ART Support Group “a place to create with other family caregivers” Limited Space. For more information please contact Jean Wall at 910-798-6443.

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New Hanover County Senior Center, 2222 S. College Rd. AA SOBRIETY MEETINGS Trudge through roadblocks rooted in past trauma(s), regardless of cause. Discussion (closed meeting for those with a desire to stop drinking). Fellowship Center (next to Intergroup), 5901 Wrightsville Ave. Wed. meetings, 7pm.

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.• Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market, 21 Causeway Dr. Fresh NCgrown produce, seafood and other locally produced consumables. A variety of unique craft vendors have also been added to the market this year. Mon., 8am1pm, 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 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. 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) 7904524. bsteelman@CoastalLandTrust.org FERMENTAL Weekly wine and beer tasting, Fridays. Free. • Join Ballast Point Brewing [San Diego, CA] and Atwater Brewery [Detroit, MI] 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 the folk rock stylings of Kim Dicso followed by Phil Kelly and Friends. Catch Food Truck, 6pm. 910-821-0362.910-821-0362 for details. 7250 Market St. fermental.net.

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, tastinghistorytours.com. 910-622-6046.

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.

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KAREN KANE MUSIC PRODUCTIONS 33 year veteran Producer/Engineer

200 album credits

Dreaming Of A Career In The Music Industry?

AUDIO ENGINEERING CLASSES Music Recording, Mixing, Pro Tools, Studio Production Classes offered in Jan., Apr. and Sept.

(910) 681-0220 or mixmama.com Want to Get the Word out about Your business...

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GASTRIC BYPASS WITHOUT SURGERY! IT’S EASY WITH HYPNOSIS!

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

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910-343-1171 www.solomonhypnosis.com

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Front Street Brewery 910.251.1935 9 North Front Street, Downtown Wilmington FrontStreetBrewery.com

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YOGA SmORGASBOARD

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Experience various styles of Hatha Yoga and find the class (or classes) that is a perfect fit for you.

Exotic Dancers

In-Out Calls • Casual Events Two Girl Show • Bachelor Parties 24/7 Dancers • Serious Inquiries Only Now Hiring

Classes vary from Basic to Gentle to Yin to Restorative.

910-726-5323

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Paradise Bodyworks & Day Spa

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$10 OFF any one service over $70.

3803 Peachtree Ave.

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SPRING IS FINALLY

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our patio is firing up with live music monday - friday and saturday nights starting at 8:30pm!

Y L T L E E G THEB IN

5607 carolina beach rd. www.thefirebellylounge.com

THE FIREBELLY restaurant and lounge

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$5 BURGER WEEK MAY 13-20, AT THESE 5 LOCATIONS JUST SAY YOU’RE THERE FOR BURGER WEEK! NO COUPON NEEDED. One week at these participating restaurants only!

Price may include burger only—sides and/or drinks are extra. For more information, download encore’s new app encoreGO! To download, text “encore” to 77948 or search “encore GO” in the iTunes or Google Play store.

Ogden Tap Room • Sweet-N-Savory Pub Pine Valley Market • King Neptune • Dig & Dive

upcoming weeks...

Call now to participate: (910) 791-0688 May: Burger Week • June: Outdoor Activity Week July: Taco Week • August: Sandwich/Sub Week September: Brewery Week • November: Shop Local Week December: Bottle Shop Week • January: Vegetarian Week February: Pizza Week • April: Sushi Week