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Kentucky Derby Party Poplar Grove Plantation (10200 US Hwy 17 N.) will hold its second annual fundraiser in support of its Animal Sanctuary and to raise awareness for the efforts of the Cape Fear Equine League. At the event, they will televise the Kentucky Derby, as folks imbibe mint juleps, enjoy games and food, and listen to tunes by The Phantom Playboys and Possum Creek. Tickets are $75. For more information, visit www.poplargrove.org/festivals/kentucky-derby-party/

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’m going to go close the door to the bedroom,” I announced, as I headed down the hall. Jock did not answer. He was speechless, staring open-mouthed at Hilda, our 5-year-old puppy, who was standing in his freshly poured bed of tile mortar. With her tail wagging and a big smile on her face, she looked for all the world like she should be outside Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in L.A., with flashbulbs popping and a crowd roaring. Instead, she just got horrified silence, and the sound of a door closing to keep her from tracking the tile mortar onto the sheets just before bed time.

Sigh. It’s a dog’s life.

In spite of announcements to the contrary, so far my 2015 has been consumed by renovation projects. I am exhausted, and I have no one to blame except myself and my own sense of responsibility. Sort of: I do think Jock bears the brunt for some of this. In fact, he has about one-third of it to be exact.

I accept responsibility for two-thirds: Work on the second floor of the bookstore has recommenced. It continues to move slowly, but we got our plumbing inspection passed—which was quite a hurdle. Drywall has gone up everywhere it needs to be, and Jon Stafford has tiled the most beautiful bathroom floor I have ever seen. I am also now knee-deep in the renovation and restoration of my parents’ historic home, plus the

ongoing maintenance and upgrades to the bookstore’s building.

However, I am in love with and share a home with a man who is physically unable to sit still. He works well over 60 hours per week for Full Belly Project, yet still manages to come home and rip out walls, cabinets and floors.

Where does he get the energy? I run a bookstore, write for a living and go see plays—none of which requires anywhere near the physical stamina that his day does. Still, I don’t come near this level of physical destruction, and I am half his age! Life isn’t fair.

Apparently, he is not alone. According to The National Association of Home Builders’s projections, in 2014 NC was slated to see an average of $1,200 to $4,000 in home remodels per home owner. That can range from an HVAC crisis to a new floor. When you realize how much time is devoted to advertising home renovation through HGTV (which seems to play constantly in my father’s doctor’s office), Lowe’s and Home Depot commercials, the assorted designer showcases and home tours around town, and the constant stream of suggested home renovation projects that pop up in email and internet searches— not to mention the world of Pinterest—it’s quite apparent that home renovation is actually on people’s minds. It makes sense: For most people, their home is the single

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credible ever since. According to Forbes: “Lowe’s had gross annual earnings of $50.21 billion in fiscal 2012, and Home Depot grossed $70.4 billion.” That’s a lot of tile mortar.

“Just so you know, some of the boards on your back deck are…squishy,” my friend Rusty commented after loading the pick-up truck for a dump run.

“I know but we are in rotting-floor triage right now,” I responded. “Until we have a kitchen floor, the deck is just going to have to wait.” I paused, then added, “There has been some discussion about rethinking the backyard as a place that people might go. You probably noticed that it is entirely the domain of the dogs.”

But that is going to have to wait until I can make a pot of coffee at home again.

So far I have lost five pounds just from the combined stress and inability to sit down to eat regular meals. The dogs had an intervention with me early on that went something to the effect of” “Listen, he is messing with the room where the food lives!” But they haven’t missed a meal yet, so they have calmed down.

Things continue to tick along slowly with the other two historic restorations. One of my Live Local resolutions was to support local tradesmen this year, which I certainly am doing. I just hadn’t realized how much more concerning this is when it is your house and your project. It is not so much the cost nor that I want it to be a piece to show off my good taste or financial means. It is just that I want things to be done well and to hold up to daily living. Perhaps what I am trying to convey about home renovations lies somewhere between Hilda and Tom Hiddleston: “By Jove, I am not covetous for gold, Nor care I who doth feed upon my cost; It yearns me not if men my garments wear; Such outward things dwell not in my desires: But if it be a sin to covet honour, I am the most offending soul alive.”

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After years of playing foreclosure roulette, Jock finally has gotten our house into the clear and is starting to do the work that he put off for years. It was a fixer-upper he bought in the early ‘90s and had every intention of working on it. I guess, he is up to it now. Of course, Hilda is very excited to help.

So far this year, I have learned how to re-porcelain a sink, develop a personal and lasting relationship with the county dump, grapple with an HVAC crisis, move appliances, sheet rock and furniture that had previously been “permanently” attached to the wall, and participate in the re-tiling of one-third of the kitchen floor (with Hilda’s supervision). I am told that the other twothirds of the floor will come in stages during the course of the year, once we have moved appliances back on top of the new floor section. At least while we re-hung the kitchen cabinets, we played the St. Crispin’s Day speech from “Henry V” in the background. Nothing quite inspires you to keep going in the face of adversity quite like Tom Hiddelston rallying his comrades.

Frankly, he makes invading France sound much more plausible than kitchen cabinetry.

I am no stranger to house renovations; my childhood was consumed with the first renovation of my parents’ historical home.

But it’s different when you are juggling and directing. By the end of May, I probably will have put close to $7,000 into the local economy from paying tradesmen and service technicians for the work on the two buildings. Historic homes are beautiful, but they are expensive to keep upright with all their parts attached.

Jock continues to do the majority of the work on our house himself. A few weeks ago, some friends asked at dinner (we are not eating at home much right now) why he didn’t hire someone to do this? There are a variety of answers. One is that Jock is not interested in spending that kind of money on things he has an inclination to do himself. Remember, he doesn’t sit still well. That’s where all this started.

It also has not escaped me that he did actually hire someone to do one portion of our home renovation. So far it is the only part we both stare at malevolently and shake our fists. To wit: A portion of the roof and wall needed to be recreated where the roof line met the wall. Jock hired out the work. We have a constant leak in that section and a lovely sagging roof/ceiling combination there. Everywhere else things are whole. Moral of the story for Jock: He’d rather do it himself than pay someone else to do it wrong and then seethe with frustration and anger.

That’s not really a surprise. The do-ityourself home-repair trend really took off in the 1980s, and the expansion of stores like Lowe’s and Home Depot has been in-

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World’s Worst Sculptor It seemed like a good idea when the town of Celoron, New York, agreed in 2009 to pay for a bronze statue honoring the village’s only celebrity. Lucille Ball had spent her childhood years there, and even today, everyone “Loves Lucy.” The result was apparently a monstrosity, described in news reports as “frightening” and unrecognizable by anyone who has ever watched Lucy’s TV shows or movies. The original sculptor first suggested a fee of $8,000 to $10,000 to make a better one, but after Mayor Scott Schrecengost started a fundraising campaign, the sculptor offered to make another one for free.

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—Tough Love: A Catholic priest (unnamed in news reports) in Taranto, Italy, was removed recently after reports that, while attempting to minister to an unemployed laborer, he arranged for online role-playing in which the man was Judas and the priest dispatched him to gay orgies to be punished (for betraying Jesus) by members of the Vatican security force.

—Paulo Silva, 51, facing bestiality charges in April in Framingham (Massachusetts) District Court, insisted that the charges be reduced to only attempted larceny. Yes, he was caught fondling the male purebred pit bull, but he had no sexual motivation, his lawyer explained. Actually, he said a friend of Silva’s owned a female pit bull and Silva had asked the male’s owner if the two dogs could mate, but when the owner declined, Silva said he

was simply trying to collect the sperm himself.

Judge Jennifer Stark was unmoved and set the case for trial.

Leading Economic Indicators In additional fallout from the budget cuts and personnel reductions at the IRS, the supervisory revenue official for the Dallas region disclosed in April that his office had so few collectors that it would pursue only scofflaws who owe the government at least $1 million.

“I have to say,” the supervisor told a reporter, “nobody’s ever going to knock on (the) door” of anyone who owes from $100,000 to $999,999.

Unclear on the Concept At Australia’s sixth annual National Disability Summit in Melbourne in March, all of the speakers except one were able-bodied.

That person, in a wheelchair, had to be lifted up to the stage because there was no ramp.

Furthermore, disabled activists in attendance told the Australian Broadcasting Corp. that the “disabled” section’s table was at the back of the room, the food tables were elevated to accommodate standers, and one accessible toilet was being used as storage space.

advance copy of the test. “I just wanted to see what they would say,” he said. (He filed a little late, in that the state’s deadline for responding came after most of the testing.)

—Raising Our Most Delicate Generation: In preparation for the National Union of Students Women’s Conference in Solihull, England, in March some attendees requested that clapping for any of the speakers be discouraged, but that approval from the audience be expressed by “jazz hands” — open hands, palm directed to the stage, and the fingers extended wildly. Using “jazz hands” would show compassion for attendees who have anxiety and other disorders, and for speakers who might be distracted by the din of approval.

People Different From Us Venezuelan women’s well-known obsession with bodily beauty usually focuses on face, breasts and buttocks, and model Aleira Avendano has certainly had those surgeries.

However, Avendano’s signature feature is her 20-inch waist, which she says has been maintained by wearing an absurdly tight corset for 23 hours a day for the past six years. “I wash myself and rest for an hour, and then I put it on again. At first, it was terrible, then I got used to it, and (it) became a necessity.”

Compelling Explanations California Law: A jury in Atascadero, California, having already convicted Mark Andrews, 51, of murder, concluded in March that he

was legally sane at the time he shot his neighbor to death even though he claimed she was a vampire and that he himself had been, for 20 years, a werewolf. (A month later, a judge in San Francisco acquitted Santino Aviles, 41, of robbery and other felony charges after he claimed that the apartment he broke into was a spaceship that would take him to safety before the imminent explosion of the Earth. His lawyer called his condition a “meth-fueled psychosis,” and he was convicted only of misdemeanors.)

Readers’ Choice (1) No charges were filed in the April incident in Lee County, Georgia, even though a 74-year-old woman was shot by her son-inlaw. Deputies accepted the explanation that Larry McElroy shot at an armadillo with his 9mm handgun, killing it, but that the bullet ricocheted, traveled about 100 yards, first off of a fence and then through the woman’s mobile home, hitting her in the back. She was not seriously hurt. (2) Robert Abercrombie became the most recent practitioner of DIY tooth extraction when he yanked out a front tooth of his 8-year-old son, Jason, by tying the tooth to his Camaro and driving away. Jason was perfectly cool with the stunt, which was captured on video and posted on the Internet. “It came out!” Jason is seen shouting joyously (and bloodily) into the camera.

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here’s never a shortage of sounds in the ol’ Port City. A town that champions its inhabitants’ artistic endeavors, performance venues dot the streets throughout the region. Whether one is seeking a drink and some local Americana or a chance to rock out to a national act, Wilmington covers all its bases. Here’s a preview of this week’s must-see shows:

Chris Bellamy Wednesday, April 29, 7:30 p.m. • Free Ironclad Brewery, 115 N. 2nd St. Friday, May 1, 7 p.m. • Free Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St. Raleigh-native Chris Bellamy will set

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the town ablaze this week with two shows: one tonight at Ironclad Brewery and another at Ogden Tap Room this Friday, May 1. Bellamy made the move to Wilmington at age 19. A local charter captain, he spends his summers in the Cape Fear region and heads further south for the winter.

His Southern country and blues music has afforded him the opportunity to open for acts like Jimmy Buffett, Waylon Jennings, Willy Nelson, Emmylou Harris, and many more. Plus, Bellamy currently has eight releases available.

Each one pays homage to classic artists and bygone eras, while still maintaining Bellamy’s signature style.

He will be playing tracks from his newest release, “Bubbafied” (2013), along with his catalog of other originals. Folks can download and order his CDs at www. chrisbellamy.com.

Dark Water Rising Satellite Bar and Lounge 120 Greenfield St. Friday, May 1, 9 p.m. • Free Palm Room, 11 E Salisbury St Saturday, May 2, 10 p.m. • Free Southeastern NC bluesy troupe Dark Water Rising, which formed in 2008, will be grooving Friday night away at Satellite Bar and Lounge, followed by a performance the following night at Palm Room.

With singles like “Hometown Hero” and “Backbone” under their belt, they revel in their Native American heritage, as the Chapel Hill, NC, members belong to the Lumbee and Tuscarora tribes of NC. Dark Water Rising’s sound reverberates throughout venues with powerhouse vocals and a soulful edge. The band comprises Aaron Locklear, Charly Lowry (lead vocals/rhythm guitar), Corey Locklear (guitar), Emily Musolino (lead vocals/ guitar), and Tony Murnahan (Bass/guitar) Influence stems from artists like Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson and Lynyrd Skynyrd. They also infuse gospel into their unique sound. Many locals may have seen them when they appeared at the inaugural Sonorous Music Festival last November.

Their efforts have landed them accolades like the Native American Music Award for Debut Duo or Group of the Year in 2010. As well, their debut release “Dark Water Rising” received a nod from the Aboriginal People’s Choice Awards for Best Folk/Acoustic CD. Their initial triumphs led them to release their follow-up album, “Grace and Grit Chapter 1,” in 2013.

Folks can check out their sound by heading over to www.darkwaterrising.net.

Volumes Ziggy’s by the Sea, 208 Market Street Sunday, May 3, 8 p.m. • $10-$15 Metal heads can rejoice Sunday as L.A. rockers Volumes hit the stage at Ziggy’s by the Sea. Featuring five musicians who get down to the divergent sounds of jazz, classical, post-rock, rap and, metal, the collective combines to create an in-your-face rock experience.

Volumes was upstarted by Diego Farias and former rhythm guitarist Daniel Braunstein. At the time, they were simply jamming together but quickly realized they wanted to do something more. Subsequently, they teamed up with Michael Barr, Gus Farias, Raad Soudani, and Chris Khoury. Currently, the band contains Barr and Gus Farias (vocals), Diego Farias (lead guitar), Soudani (bass), and Nick Ursich (drums)—though a few lineup changes have occurred since they formed in 2009.

The heavy-hitting musicians released their first EP, “The Concept of Dreaming,” after signing with Mediaskare Records and Outerloop Management in 2010. This came after having formed only one year prior.

They’ve since released two full-length albums, “Via” (2011)­—which released N. 1 on the iTunes Rock and Metal charts—and “No Sleep” 2014.

Their sound comes laden with aggressive hooks and even infuses rap. Folks can check them out this Sunday at Ziggy’s or get a sneak peak via their website, www. volumesband.com. They’ll be joined by opening acts HerEcho, The Wake Within, and Silent Sabotage.

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Robert Cray Band Greenfield Lake Ampitheater 1941 Amphitheater Drive Sunday, May 3, 6 p.m. • $30-$35 Strumming the soulful strings on guitar will be the Robert Cray Band come Sunday at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater.

Considered one of the best guitarists of his generation, Cray’s career boasts numerous honors—with a grand total of 17 Billboard charting records, five Grammy wins (15-time nominee) and an induction into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2011. Plus, he’s written for or performed with the likes of Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Bonnie Raitt, and John Lee Hooker.

During childhood the allure of music captivated Cray, whose father’s Army career resulted in several moves. Consequently, his guitar became a close friend.

When he first discovered his love for the instrument, George Harrison topped the

list of performers he hoped to emulate.

Soon after, he rejoiced in the iconic sounds of Jimi Hendrix, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, and B.B. King. His affinity for the blues was forever solidified.

The band formed in 1974, and now comprises Cray (vocals/guitar), Richard Cousins (bass)—a childhood friend of Cray’s who was with the band until ‘91 and rejoined in ‘07—Les Falconer (drums), and Dover Weinberg (piano/keyboards). Cray’s four-piece redefines blues, by putting a modern spin on the decades-old genre. The sound has captured the attention of critics, audiences and other performers, leading to a five-decade career.

Presented by 98.3 The Penguin and Huka Entertainment, The Robert Cray Band will perform alongside Shemekia Copeland this Sunday, May 3.

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A preview of events across town this week

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Paula Poundstone (7:30pm; $18-$40) —Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. Karaoke (8pm; $3-$5) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.

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Karaoke Dance Party (8pm; Free) —Halftime Sports Bar and Grill, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.

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The Keith Butler Trio (9pm; Free; jazz) —The Blind Elephant, 21 N Front St Unit F Jazzy Jam Open Mic (9pm; Free) —Bellas Bar LoCAL, 19 market st.

Trivia with Party Gras Entertainment (9:30 pm; Free) —Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr. Tarot Thursdays & Electroswing DJ’s (All Day; Free) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

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Friday, May 1 Books, Beer, & James Jarvis (3pm; Free; jazz) —Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St. Brett Eldredge (6:30pm; $32.50-$35; country) —Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, 1941 Amphitheater Dr.

NATIVE FOLK: Local performer Kyle Lindley performs at Fermental on Friday, May 1, and Ironclad Brewery on Wednesday, May 6. Photo by Roy Henry.

Chris Bellamy - on the deck (7pm; Free; singer/ songwriter) —The Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St. Overtyme (7pm; Free; Classic Rock/Acoustic) —Gabby’s Lounge, 1706 N. Lumina Ave.

Wednesday, April 29

Donna Merritt (9pm; piano) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.

Live Music (7pm; Free) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832

Iration (5pm; $25-$65; reggae) —Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, Amphitheater Dr.

Wes Hunter & Fred Slayer (9pm; Free; covers) —The Pub, 2012 Eastwood Rd.; (910) 679-8101

‘Loosewheel’ Bluegrass Jam (7pm; $3) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

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

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

Mike Frusia (7pm; Free) —The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

6th Annual Cape Fear Comedy Festival (6pm; $5$25) —Various Venues

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

Massive Grass (8pm; Free; Americana /bluegrass) —Ironclad Brewery, 115 N 2nd St.

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

Eastbound (8pm; $3-$5; country/rock) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.

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

Thursday, April 30

Sara Schaefer (8pm; $15) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

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

Gene Gregory (5:30pm; Americana/acoustic rock) —Goat and Compass, 710 N 4th St.

Mykel Barbee (6pm; Free; acoustic) —The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

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. Chris Bellamy (7:30pm; Free; singer/songwriter) —Ironclad Brewery, 115 N 2nd St. Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St. Comedy at Calico (9pm; Free) —The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.

Live Music with the 3 Js (6pm; Free) —The Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St. Randy McQuay Sunset Cruise (6:30 pm; $27; Acoustic) —Wilmington Water Tours LLC, 212 S. Water St. NC Symphony: Appalachian Spring (7pm; $24-$65) —Kenan Auditorium (UNC Wilmington), 601 S. College Rd. Trivia With Sherri “So Very” (7pm; Free) —Whiskey Trail at the Creek, 4039 Masonboro Loop Rd. Jessie Jewell and Friends (7pm; $3) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

Kyle Lindley (8pm; free; folk) —Fermental, 7250 Market St. Live Music (8:30 pm; Free) —The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St. Kim Dicso (9pm; Free; folk) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St. Ryan McKinney (9:30pm; Acoustic Music) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St. Rob Ronner (10pm; southern rock/funk) —Goat and Compass, 710 N 4th St. Emily Minor (10pm; $1-$10) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St. Trainwreck (10pm; Free; country) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

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Chasing Opal (10pm; Free; folk) —Duck n Dive, 114 Dock St.

Sam Melvin and Friends (2pm; $3-$5) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.

Darkwater Rising (10pm; Free; Americana/rock/ soul) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.

Rebekah Todd (3pm; free) —Fermental, 7250 Market St.

Friday Night Fun House Follies (10:30pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301 The Cape Fear Comedy Festival (All Day; $15-$20) —Multiple Venues

Saturday, May 2 Cat Adoption Team Benefit Concert & Comedy Show (4pm; $12) —Beckwith Hall, Cultural Arts Building, UNCW, 601 S. College Rd. Overtyme (5pm; Free) —The Pub, 2012 Eastwood Road; (910) 679-8101 Live Piano with Daniel Veit (6pm; Free) —The Blind Elephant, 21 N Front St Unit F; 6th Annual Cape Fear Comedy Festival (6pm; $5$25) —Various venues Travis Shallow (7pm; Free; classic rock) —Gabby’s Lounge, 1706 N. Lumina Ave. Jimmy Mowery (7pm; Free; pop/rock) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832 Kevin Siebold (7pm; $3; acoustic) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; (910) 2313379 Selah Dubb (7pm; Free; reggae) —The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave. Pet Names, Knurr & Spell Deep Ecology, and Hectorina (8pm; $5; punk) —Reggies 42nd Street Tavern, 1415 S 42nd St; 910-799-6465 Junk Yard Mama Band (8pm; $3-$5; rock/blues) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533

W I N N E R

Wrightsville Beach, NC

Back of the Boat (4pm; Free) —Bluewater Waterfront Grill, 4 Marina St. Uncle Hairy (5pm; Free) —Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave. The Robert Cray Band, Shemekia Copeland (6pm; $30-$35) —Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, 1941 Amphitheater Dr. Tyler McKaig (6:30pm; singer/songwriter) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St. (910) 509-3040 Peter Seeger Tribute (7pm; $5) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. Volumes & HerEcho The Wake Within, Silent Sabotage (8pm; $10-$15; rock) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.

Monday, May 4

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overtyme Eclectic Mix

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travis shallow Classic Rock

may 1 May 2

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mikeDance o'donnell & Classic

May 9

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The Dixieland Allstars (6pm; Free; jazz) —Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd. Comedy Bingo (7pm; free) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. Trivia With Sherri “So Very” (7:30pm; Free) —Carolina Ale House Wilmington, 317-C College Rd. Team Trivia With Turner Seekford (7:30pm; Free) —The Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St.

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

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

Sara Schaefer (8pm; $15) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

College Night Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.

Saturday Night Dance Party (9pm; $5-$10) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301

DJ Riz (9:30pm) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.; (910) 509-3040

Jason Michael Carroll (9pm; $12-$15; country) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.; (910) 7694096

Wednesday, May 6

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

Jazz Piano (6pm; Free) —The Blind Elephant, 21 N Front St Unit F

Donna Merritt (10pm; piano) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.

Robbie Berry (6pm; Free) —The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

Lunar Tide (10pm; Free; dance) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

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.

8:30 p.m. • PRIZES! • $250 yuengling drafts

Late Fear with Wills Maxwell (11:45pm; $5) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. The Cape Fear Comedy Festival (All Day; $15-$20) —Multiple Venues

Kyle Lindley (7pm; Free; folk) —Ironclad Brewery, 115 N 2nd St. Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301

Sunday, May 3

Chris James (9pm; Free; country) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.

Mac & Juice (12pm; Free; rock ‘n’ roll) —The Pub, 2012 Eastwood Road; (910) 679-8101

Wes Hunter & Fred Slayer (9pm; Free; covers) —The Pub, 2012 Eastwood Rd.; (910) 679-8101

Some Dudes Duo (12pm; free)

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

Hops Supply Co., 5400 Oleander Dr.

may 10th : the other guys may 17th : overtyme 4 marina st • wrightsville beach

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LIVE MUSIC in the courtyard 7 days a week

Jay Killman (8pm; free) —Fermental, 7250 Market St.

The Phantom Playboys (10pm; Free; rockabilly) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.

may 3rd : back of the boat

100 S. FRONT ST. 910-251-1832

Kim Dicso (9pm; Free; folk) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.

Dirty Heads with MAYDAY! (5:30pm; $27.50-$32.50) —Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, 1941 Amphitheater Dr.

EVERY Sunday from 4 – 8pm

FRI.

may 8

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

Tuesday, May 5

2015 waterfront Music Series

LIVE MUSIC 7–10PM

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NORTH CHARLESTON PAC/COLISEUM 5001 Coliseum dr., n. charleston, sc (843) 529-5000 5/5: Ryan Adams

MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., durham, NC (919) 901-0875 5/6: Killer Bee PNC ARENA 1400 edwards mill rd., raleigh, nc (919) 861-2323 4/23: Eric Church

JACKSONVILLE LEGEND: Folk-rock master Ryan Adams

heads to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, May 5. His appearance comes hot on the trails of the release of his live performance at Carnegie Hall, which was released last week.

LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. Cabarrus stREET, raleigh, nc (919) 821-4111 4/30: O-Town 5/2: Crown The Empire 5/3: Corey Glover Band, Dug Pinnick Band

AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 South Tryon STREET, Charlotte, NC (704) 377-6874 5/1: The Offspring 5/2: Wavy Train 5/6: Taylor Caniff

ZIGGY’S 170 W. 9th st., winston-salem, nc (336) 722-5000 4/30: Jason Michael Carroll, Norlina 5/1: Dirty Heads 5/2: Cane Hill

THE ARTS CENTER 300-G EAST MAIN STREET, CARRBORO, NC (919) 929-2787 5/1: The Barefoot Movement

NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE NORTH DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 4/30: Family and Friends, The Collection 5/1: Outlaw Country Tribute 5/3: Mandolin Orange, The Dead Tongues 5/5: Shy Girls, Young Ejecta THE ORANGE PEEL 101 bILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 4/30: Keb’ Mo’ 5/1: Mandolin Orange 5/2: Peter Hook and the Light 5/3: Hollywood Undead 5/5: Iration HOUSE OF BLUES 4640 Hwy. 17 sOUTH, myrtle beach, sc (843) 272-3000 5/1: Tyler, The Creator 5/2: TESLA 5/3: Marilyn Manson DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 123 vivian ST., DURHAM, NC (919) 680-2727 5/6: 2Cellos

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CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN STREET, CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 4/30: Houndmouth; 75 Dollar Bill 5/1: Look Homeward, Jeff Crawford and Friends; Peter Hook and the Light 5/2: Elephant Revival 5/4: Two Gallants, Blank Range 5/5: Saul Williams, Sons of an Illustrious Father

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RED HAT AMPHITHEATER 500 S. MCDOWELL ST. e., RALEIGH, NC (919) 996-8800 5/5: John Fogerty UPTOWN AMPHITHEATRE 1000 NC MUSIC FACTORY BLVD., CHARLOTTE (704) 916-8970 5/6: John Fogerty THE FILLMORE 1000 Seaboard stREET, charlotte, NC (704) 549-5555 4/29: Tyler, the Creator 5/1: Zoso 5/3: Rich Homie Quan

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Spiritual Evolution:

arts > art

Mio Reynolds’ latest art work draws on anti-war themes and life By: Shea Carver

M

io Reynolds’ fascinating art comes with layers of jubiliance and reverence, only matched by her impressive, varied journeys through life. From psychology student to peacemaker to mother and wife to teacher to CEO to artist, Reynolds’ story unfolds colorfully like the many petals showcased in her latest show, “Where Have All the Flowers Gone: Part 1,” which opens at Caprice Bistro on May 3.

“I have embarked on a new round of art work to declare what I strongly believe in,” Reynolds tells. “Up until quite recently, my philosophy was only implied in my work.”

As we stand in her living room, surrounded by a multitude of canvases of mother and children surrounded by fantastical earthscapes of nature or abandoned buildings on the verge of disaster, the ideology of which Reynolds speaks is life. She vehemently, lovingly and magically radiates compassion, hope and love—ideas she chooses to focus on and wants others to consider over war, combat and power.

“I have realized the urgency and the importance of sharing my strong belief in life with the younger generation,” the 77-year-old says.

With the constant stream of news egregiously showcasing bombings and wars worldwide, Reynolds is reaching back into the anti-war stance she stood upon in the ‘60s when she still lived in Japan.

“I participated in the anti-Vietnam War demonstrations organized by the United Church of Japan,” she says, reminding me that less than 1 percent of the Japanese population are Christians (Reynolds, too, associates as Christian).

The artist moved to the U.S. in ‘67, and witnessed the teach-ins at the University of Michigan (UM) and at Berkeley in Californina. She and her husband settled in Ann Arbor and partook in demonstrations at UM, as well as in Washington DC. Though she was studying to receive her Ph.D. in psychology, Reynolds had been an artist since childhood.

Her aunt encouraged her work at a young age, and when Reynolds met a student from the esteemed Musashino Art Academy, her foray into painting really took shape.

“I sat still and they painted me when I was 12 or 13,” Reynolds says, pointing to a cubistlike drawing stamped by the Emperor’s Year of Showa. It was done by one of the art students.

“Then, the artists talked about communism, feminology, and I was absorbing it all and just listening to their ideas,” Reynolds continues.

“It was fascinating. I would hear the professor comment on student work, and I walked

around looking at all the paintings. I was fortunate to be around interesting people.”

Reynolds attended the International Christian University in Tokyo, with the intent to become a lawyer. Fate intercepted her studies after she took an intro to psychology course and had to do an assessment of her own personality. A chance meeting with one of Tokyo’s top clinical psychologists turned around her life trajectory. She was approached at 21 to write a book in English with this esteemed mentor at the National Institue of Mental Health in Japan; it was then she decided to change careers.

However, she always painted. When Reynolds arrived in Ann Arbor, she approached a professor about helping out with a march the students were going to attend in DC. She offered her artistic services, despite the professors initial naysay: “How can an artist be of help?” She convinced him he needed buttons and posters, and so she created an image of a Christmas-wreath-turned-peace-sign, as the rally took place in December. “They sold all of the buttons within the first week,” Reynolds tells, still beaming.

While at university, she audited art classes in between her Ph.D. studies. Reynolds graduated and taught at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York, before leaving to eventually launch her own company—a research consulting firm in DC. Upon retirement, a divorce and rearing two children, she moved south to Wilmington, NC, a decade ago. Here, she has become a full-time artist—and still an ever-evolving student. No arts sector is safe within Reynolds’ grasp. She took ballroom dancing with a professional competitor while in DC and learned violin before her teacher passed. Today, she continues to contra dance, volunteers at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and takes courses in art, attending Cameron Art Museum’s life-drawing classes. “I would like to create art work which invokes a strong emotion,” Reynolds says.

The first part of “Where Have All the Flowers Gone” will feature old and new works. Common subject matter revolves around mother and child, each piece dotted by a multitude of flowers. Mothers represent life, something that embodies Reynolds’ own exuberant embrace.

“My favorite piece is the painting that belongs to Dr. Mike Nichols and his wife, Oz, who kindly let me borrow it for this art show for one week,” she tells. It features their daughter, Lillie. “It is my favorite piece because I think I have captured the moment of unconditional love of mother toward her child and the strong bond between them.”

Another piece inspired by Lillie is a triptych, which features the child amongst an

ARTIST EXTRAORDINAIRE: Mio Reynolds will open her new show, “Where Have All the Flowers Gone,” at Caprice Bistro on Sunday. Photo by Shea Carver

array of greenery and flowers, illuminated by waves of light. Robert Browning’s poem, “Pippa Passes,” became a focus in its creation: “The year’s at the spring / And day’s at the morn / Morning’s at seven...” “I just love his words,” Reynolds notes, pointing to the poem, which is surrounded by books of figures, like ballet dancers, which she studies to perfect illustration of movement and body form.

Reynolds intends for part one of her show to address questions like: “Why are we fighting? What results from fighting? Do we fight to for our material gains and control?

To defend our own belief, nationality, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, and religious belief? Have we accomplished our goal through fighting, killing and destruction?”

A piece featuring two orphaned children, hiding behind a destructed building, one grasping at an oversized necklace with a cross, evokes fear, terror and sadness. It was inspired by a real-life occurence.

“I was under that carpet attack of B29s during the Tokyo air raid,” Reynolds describes.

“This ardent prayer to stop killing each other is universal, particularly among mothers protecting their children. I was hiding behind a building, curled up, and in a dream I had, here comes a uniformed soldier who spotlights

me. I can remember the face of the soldier to this day and anticipating death.”

After 9/11, that memory stirred something within Reynolds yet again. Many of her older works were painted in response to the towers falling, and the families and a nation coming together to grip the reality of lost life.

Resurrecting the art and incorporating new works seemed fitting. Reynolds chose Pete Seeger’s famed song from the ‘60s as the exhibit’s namesake—a wish she hopes everyone can emboldenly grasp today.

“My prayer for world peace has been on my lips since I was a child,” she says. “Let us stop killing each other. Let us appreciate and celebrate our life. Let us relate with ourselves honestly, to be truthfully ourselves.

Then, regardless of our differences, let us treat the world around us respectfully by being united spiritually. Do you think we can assert ourselves without killing each other? Let us do our best in teaching and guiding our children to live in peace and for peace.”

DETAILS:

Where Have All the Flowers Gone Art work by Mio Reynolds Opening: May 3, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Caprice Bistro • 10 Market St. www.mioreynolds.blogspot.com

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Artfuel.inc

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.

ArtExposure!

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

New Elements Gallery

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

Natural Harmonies by Ann Parks McCray presents 20 fresh-off-the-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.

Admission is free. Regular gallery hours are Tuesdays-Thursdays from 12-5pm and Fridays from 12-3:30pm.

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The Essence of Humanity:

arts > theatre

‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ opens next Thursday By: Christian Podgaysky

T

he human spirit is a loosely defined concept. Governed by intellect, emotions (good and bad) and passion, the philosophical idea catalyzes any and all actions of humans. Ken Kesey’s 1962 novel, “One Flew Over the Cuckooo’s Nest,” delves into what happens when this spirit is broken. Next Thursday the story will come alive—complete with the infamous Nurse Ratched—in Wilmington thanks to Big Dawg Productions.

Venturing back to the ‘60s, a time of radical change in many of society’s sectors, a monumental shift in attitudes toward mental health took place. The decade began the deinstitutionalization process, wherein priorities of mental-health facilities strayed from a holding-cell mentality to rehabilitation. Stays in psychiatric hospitals were shortened and the movement dethroned the notion that people in mental wards should become dependent upon them.

Written in 1959—though not published until 1962—“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s

Nest,” gives a glimpse into the psychiatric field prior to the deinstitutionalization movement. Spurred by his time as an orderly, Kesey uses the novel as a vehicle to explore the oppression patients experienced. The controversial novel, which met flack due to its graphic nature, was turned into a Broadway play in 1963, and subsequently, a film—starring Jack Nicholson— in 1975.

Wilmington’s own J.R. Rodriguez is slated to direct the Big Dawg’s iteration of the iconic tale. “What I see in the show is the theme of the human spirit and how we either lose it or it is taken away from us,” Rodriguez muses. “It’s taken away from everyone in the piece one way or another.

And we see how some combat that and wonder if it’s a winning cause.”

Narrated by Chief, a half-Native American perceived to be mute and deaf, “One Flew Over the Cuckooo’s Nest” chronicles the power struggles between the antagonizing patient Randle Patrick McMurphy (Hal Cosac) and tyrannical head nurse Mildred Ratched (Deb Bowen). Through the mélange of characters, audiences will see the strife a mental patient during the time would have experienced, as the play spirals toward a powerful conclusion. As well, the conflict between Nurse Ratched and McMurphy encapsulates the raging battle between authority and the oppressed that gained steam in the ‘60s and still carries forward today.

With a novel, a play and a film—especially one with such esteem—leading the charge as a template, Rodriguez maintains he will honor its previous incarnations. “I don’t think you can really toy with a show like this,” he tells.

“I think the writing itself is a masterpiece. [As a director, I must] play it straight, cast it well

and make sure to have a group that understands the language.”

Taking on the role of Chief will be local thespian Charles Auten. The seasoned actor revels in sinking his teeth into a character in such stark contrast to himself. Auten informs that his own gregarious, outspoken nature has been a challenge to subdue when portraying a character so disillusioned with the world that he’s almost completely shut down.

“The pain and fear that consumes him is relatable to anyone, as I think most of the characters within the production are,” Auten tells. “In each patient’s insecurities, we see glimpses of our own fears.”

The relationship between Chief and McMurphy fuels much of the production’s action. The unlikely duo comprise one character who can’t be stifled and another that struggles to find his voice. McMurphy manages to get Chief to open up, a feat the ward’s practitioners have never managed to do. Their bond constitutes a large part of what attracted Auten to the show; their affinity allows divergent roles to become larger than just the individual character’s storylines.

“I relate to the McMurphy’s sense of humanity and the pleasures he seeks out in life,” Cosac says. “We all want to have a good time, but we also need to matter at the end of the day. He walks (or rushes) into a place full of people [who are] missing something in their lives. He rubs pieces off himself onto them to complete their puzzle. He is a meteor that comes crashing down, and although there’s a giant explosion and destruction, it allows for new life to be born.”

Throughout the course of the show, characters grapple with atrocities like elec-

troshock therapy, suicide and an impending lobotomy. It creates an ensemble dependent upon the give-and-take between characters to propel the story. It lends its hand to formulating a larger discussion on the human spirit.

“The opportunity to be a part of what is an amazing ensemble of actors is really what this show means,” Auten comments. “[It leads me] to work, to learn, to grow, and to hopefully do justice to this touching story. Ultimately, my goal is to deliver an honest performance that helps show the humanity of not only Chief, but of those who teach, inspire, and—spoiler alert— give him the courage to face the world along the way.”

Set in an Oregon mental ward, Aaron Willings has designed the set for the intimate Cape Fear Playhouse. Rodriguez notes that a few surprises will meet viewers in an effort for them to feel more immersed in the action of “One Flew Over the Cuckooo’s Nest.”

The play opens next week on Thursday, May 7, and folks will be able to catch it each Thursday through Sunday until May 17.

DETAILS:

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle St. Thurs.-Sun., May 7-10, 14-17, 2124, 8 p.m.; Sun. matinee: 3 p.m.

Tickets: $16-$22 www.bigdawgproductions.org

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Cramming in Comedy:

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Cape Fear Comedy Festival takes place downtown, April 29-May 2 By: Kamerin Roth

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aughter is contagious, and with over 50 comedians ready to joke their way into the limelight, all of Wilmington is bound to catch the fever. Comics from across the country are headed for our city’s stages to join in the sixth annual Cape Fear Comedy Festival (CFCF). With headliners like Baron Vaughn and Sara Schaefer ready to get the laughs rolling, CFCF will commence on April 29 and continue through May 2.

There will be 28 shows spread between five downtown venues: Dead Crow Comedy Room, The Reel Café, City Stage, The Beam Room at Front Street Brewery, and Bourgie Nights. Unlike most comedy festivals, the CFCF doesn’t pit its performers against one another. Instead, it shakes off all the stress and pressure for a relaxed, family-like community of entertainers to share their voices.

“We wanted to do it differently,” Matt Ward, comedian and co-founder of CFCF, says. “The idea started back in 2009 and was spurred, really, by the success of Port City Top Comic (which wrapped up just the other week).”

Matt (and fellow co-founder Timmy Sherrill) envisioned the festival as a lively and entertaining way to bring laughter to Wilmington. More so, they wanted it to become a coastal meeting for comedians to network and advance their careers. There will be 62 comedians performing (10 of whom are from Wilmington) over four days.

“The comedy community in Wilmington is why the festival is so successful,” Ward says.

“People everywhere know about the festival and are anxious to perform here. And the locals have always been there to support the festival and all its comedians.”

Actor and comedian Baron Vaughn will be performing at 8:15 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at City Stage (21 N Front St.) He played legal assistant Leonardo Prince in the USA Network show, “Fairly Legal.” Vaughn also will appear in the HBO series “Girls.” Plus, he will star in Netflix original “Grace and Frankie,” a show about never being too old to be confused or to fall apart. He plays the role of an adopted son from Uganda, named Nwabudike. It premieres next week on May 8.

“The show’s all about startin’ over, even when you’ve been around a time or two,” Vaughn explains. “I’ll be acting alongside greats like Martin Sheen, Jane Fonda and Sam Waterson. It’s going to be something special.”

Having been around a time or two himself, Vaughn combines it all in his performances, which he calls “kitchen-sink” comedy. Once he’s onstage, he talks race, gender and life in a

spectrum of silliness. In the end, there’s nothing left but a lingering side pain from nonstop laughter. “My shows are silly,” Vaughn says.

“Even if someone doesn’t think it’s funny, they’ll leave feeling something’s happened to them.”

Vaughn grew up watching greats like Richard Pryor, Steve Martin and Bill Cosby. He’s spent the majority of his career trying to define his comedy. It’s a struggle he believes every comedian faces.

“Being asked to describe my work is a tough one,” Vaughn confesses. “But I guess it’s important to think about. My goal really is to get into my audiences and itch that silly tickle bone. I’m willing to talk about anything to do that, even if the audiences aren’t.”

Vaughn, who has graced stages all over, will be performing in Wilmington for the first time ever at the CFCF. But he isn’t attending the festival merely for himself; Dulcé Sloan, a comedian coming up from Atlanta, has been on Vaughn’s radar for awhile now. Vaughn’s excited to see the up-and-coming talent take on a larger platform.

“I’ve watched Sloan grow in Atlanta for a few years,” Vaughn says. “She has a lot of talent and room to grow. I think Wilmington offers some great audiences though and it’s the perfect place to showcase her talent.”

Sara Schaefer also will bring her self-deprecating and vulnerable comedy back to Wilmington on Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2 at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. She performed at the opening weekend for the Dead Crow Comedy Room last year. With two Emmys under her belt for writing as head blogger on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” Schaefer has ridden the comedic roller coaster of rejection and victory.

She never intended to pursue comedy until after graduating college at William and Mary.

She moved to New York in 2001 with just a suitcase and a dream. After securing a day job as a financial analyst for a fraud law firm, Schaefer spent her nights seeking out comedy shows and attending improv classes. “I was terrified at first and it took me at least a year to get the guts to go onstage by myself,” Schaefer confesses. “But one tiny step after another, I made my way.”

As a kid, Schaefer used humor to deflect being teased at school and to get attention in her large family. At 9 she was inspired by sketch comedy, like “SNL” and “Monty Python,” as well as listened to her brother’s Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor tapes whenever she could. The most challenging times for her as a comedian came from self-doubt and the urge to absorb all the rejection and negativity that comes with the territory.

“There’s no set path and no easy formula

Hard-hitting headliner: Sara Schaefer’s brazen comedy will grace the stage at Dead Crow Comedy Room for the Cape Fear Comedy Festival. Courtesy photo.

to make it happen,” Schaefer tells. “So a lot of the time you feel like you’re just fumbling around in the dark.”

With Schaefer, the person onstage is the same person in real life. “I wouldn’t describe what I do as shocking or offensive,” she says. “[That is] unless you find a woman talking openly about her life as shocking and offensive, in which case, please, go away.”

A Virginia native, Schaefer spent her summers in North Carolina and fell in love with the region and its people. The two states are by far her favorite regions to perform.

“The local comedy scene in Wilmington is a really strong and supportive community,”

Schaefer says. “I always get so happy when I get to come back and perform here.

You guys just get me.”

With the recent release of her first stand-up album, “Chrysalis,” fans can expect to hear a healthy mix of new and old material from Schaefer at CFCF. She will be performing exclusively at the Dead Crow Comedy Room.

“I hope anyone who is coming to see me for a second time will notice how hard I’ve worked over the past year,” she says.

Festival passes are $25 and give atendees unrestricted access to all shows except for Sara Schaefer’s ($15). Passholders will get a $5 discount on tickets.

Passes consist of rubber wristbands.

“We wanted something easily removable that could be passed around with friends,” Ward says. “We actually encourage people to buy just one pass to share, so they can see exactly what they want to see without paying a ton. It gives you complete freedom. Plus, the bands glow in the dark; it doesn’t get better than that.”

Folks can check out CFCF Twitter page for pop-up free shows. They will be announced just minutes before they begin. They fill up quick, so keep an eye on their posts.

DETAILS:

Cape Fear Comedy Festival Wed., April 29 - Sat., May 2 Various venues across downtown ILM Festival Passes: $25 (good for all performances but Sara Schaefer’s) www.capefearcomedy.com

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Tales of Obsession:

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On Demand's ‘Black Sea’ and ‘Art and Craft’ deliver

films this week Cinematique

By: Anghus

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

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bsession: It makes for a great story.

It allows the director to dive into the motivations of what drives men to such depths. This week I chose top movies On Demand to see what digital downloads were worth watching. I found two very diverse movies that had wildly different subject matter but a common theme: obsession.

“Black Sea” is a classic, claustrophobic thriller about a group of blue-collar marine workers trying to recover a sunken World War II-era Russian sub filled with gold. “Art and Craft” is a documentary about an incredibly eccentric artist who has committed himself to a career of forging works of art and duping museums. Here’s what I took away from them: All That’s Golden Does Shine: The second half of Black Sea

★ ★ ★ 1/2 ★ ★ Starring Jude Law, Scoot McNairy Directed by Kevin Macdonald Rated R Available on iTunes, Amazon Prime, and Time Warner On Demand Robinson (Jude Law) has spent his best years as a captain, performing underwater salvage. Apparently, the underwater salvage business ain’t what it used to be, and he’s laid off. A number of his peers are in the same boat and are no longer able to find work. They spend their days in the pub, throwing back beer and trying to figure out how to make ends meet. Robinson is a gravely, abrasive, rusty piece of work. He’s a lonely man who has given everything to his trade—and for what?

Soon, a once-in-a-lifetime offer presents itself in the form of a salvage job that could set him up for life. It involves a story about Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler, and promises a payoff in gold bars that were loaded into a submarine that never completed its journey.

The submarine is now resting at the bottom of the Black Sea. The risk is high, and the job is complicated. Robinson needs funding and a multinational crew to help repair the Soviet-era sub and make it sea-worthy.

The submarine interior is a great petri dish for drama, and “Black Sea” milks the dark, dingy interior for all its worth.

“Black Sea” is an enthralling thriller. It’s an incredibly tense potboiler with a ridiculous amount of tension. Jude Law is riveting in a role that requires him to shed the polished veneer and reveal a very gritty character. For my money, Law has become a much more interesting actor as he moves into middle age.

Robinson is a great piece of meat for him to

reel to reel

Jude Law’s career has given way to roles that he truly can sink his teeth into. Courtesy photo.

chew on, as he embraces the thinning hair, with a scowl affixed to his face. He anchors the movie and helps elevate it into a working man’s “Crimson Tide.”

Art and Craft

★★ ★ ★ ★ Starring Mark A. Landis Directed by Sam Cullman, Jennifer Grausman, Mark Becker Available on iTunes and Amazon Prime “Art and Craft” is a quirky little documentary about an interesting man, named Mark Landis. He’s a small, unassuming, soft-spoken, wisp of a man, and the kind of eccentric character you’d expect to find in a John Waters film. Landis is hardly the type of person you would expect to be the world’s most prolific art forger for the past 30 years.

Landis has spent his life using his talents to recreate beautiful works of art. He then tricks museums into accepting and displaying his work. There’s no attempt to profit.

This isn’t the story of a grifter duping museums for some quick cash. It’s the story of a man who has devoted his life to creating exquisite things and spending an insane amount of time conning people into believing them to be the work of others.

Landis is such a unique character. He barely seems real. If someone had told me this was a faux documentary, like “The Office” or “Parks and Recreation,” I totally would have believed them. Some of it seems too implausible to be true. After years of perpetrating the same hoax over and over, he’s finally discovered by a museum employee in Cincinnati named Matthew Leininger who becomes obsessed with ending Landis’ hoax.

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The entertainment factor of the movie comes from Landis who is such a peculiar relic. He’s a schizophrenic, demon-riddled little boy in the body of a grown man. There’s an additional layer to the character portrait in the hopeless obsession of Leininger, a small-time museum registrar who eventually loses his job because of the amount of time he devotes to Landis. When the two finally meet at an exhibition of Landis’ forgeries, I was expecting fireworks. But Leininger barely registers as a blip on Landis’ radar. It was like an anti-climatic version of “Catch Me If You Can.” Landis never profits from his forgeries, so there’s no real crime committed.

In the end, Landis becomes a minor celebrity in art circles, and Leininger turns into a frustrated stay-at-home dad, whose obsession is wasted on a world more interested in the con man than the man who finally exposed the con. Society’s collective fascination with the sinner rather than the saint is just part of what makes “Art and Craft” such an interesting character study.

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Blue Surf Café 250 Racine Dr. Suite 1 (910) 532-5362

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 Ste. 1, 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 desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433.

■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; Seasonal hours are open 7 days a week, Memorial Day through October ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Tasting menu every Tues. with small plates from $1-$4; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe menu on Thurs.; "Date night menu," $65/couple with beer and wine tasting every Fri. and half price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Mondays and Memorial Day-October, 7-9pm ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com

Ogden Tap Room

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

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

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

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 Hibachi chicken, hand-trimmed ribeye, scallops, tempura or grilled shrimp, and fresh fish with veggies and rice. Drop by daily for the $4.69 lunch special and $4 sushi. Bring the little ones in on Sundays to the Ogden location and they can eat for only $0.99!

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

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

kabuki korean cafÉ and sushi

Family-owned and operated, Kabuki Korean Café and Sushi is Wilmington's only authentic Korean restaurant, freshly renovated and boasting a brand new menu! They feature delectable Korean BBQ, and are best known for traditional items like their bibimbop and bulgogi. But they also feature a large variety of Asian cuisine, from fresh sushi to fried rice to teriyaki dishes, dumplings, edamame and more. Open daily, Kabuki welcomes diners for lunch from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and dinner 4:30 to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday. Stop by Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 10 p.m. 4102 Oleander Drive, Suite 2, at the corner of 41st Street, behind the Hess gas station. 910-350-3332.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, off Oleander Drive.

■ FEATURING: Wilmington's only authentic Korean restaurant!

KYOTO ASIAN GRILLE

Kyoto Asian Grille specializes in crafting mouth-watering food and providing superb customer service. We serve a plethora

of Asian cuisines, from Chinese to Japanese to Thai, and have an unwavering commitment to flavor. All of our ingredients are fresh, cooked to order, with artistic culinary flair.

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

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

indochine restaurant & lounge

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

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

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

southern thai

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

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

thai spice

From the flavorfully mild to the fiery spiced, Thai Spice customers are wooed by the dish that’s made to their specifications. Featuring a tasteful menu of traditional Thai standards to numerous delectable house specials, it’s quickly becoming the local favorite for Thai cuisine. This family-run restaurant is sure to win you over. If you haven’t discovered this gem, come in and be charmed. Whether it be a daytime delight, or an evening indulgence, your visit will make you look forward to your return. Located in Monkey Junction at 5552 Carolina Beach Rd., Ste. G. (910) 791-0044.

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

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

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

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best Chinese restaurant for years, hands down. 419 South College Road (in University Landing), (910) 799-1426.

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

yosake downtown sushi lounge

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

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

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

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

Nightly Drink Specials. Gluten-Free Menu upon request.

Complimentary Birthday Dessert.

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

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

■ 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 910-

Dinner Theatre

gREEK The greeks

The Greeks is a two-store (going on three), family-ownedand-operated Greek restaurant. Since 2011 Chef Georgios Papanikolaou and his family have been giving unwavering attention to detail to their food, which represents Greek culture. The chef picks fresh local produce and proteins on a daily basis. The spices and herbs are imported from Greece, where they are picked wild from the mountains, sealed and then transported here. The family keeps their Greek roots close to their heart; with each dish they are recreating exactly the same flavors that a person will experience should they be in Greece. With a plethora of recipes to choose from and the best gyro in town, the family hopes to expand without compromising an iota of the experience.

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

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

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

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

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.

KABOB AND GRILL

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

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

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

tandoori bites

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

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

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

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251-1005 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

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

a taste of italy

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

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

Jamaican JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE

Tucked in the corner of University Landing, a block from UNCW is the hidden gem of Wilmington’s international cuisine scene - Jamaica’s Comfort Zone. This family owned

restaurant provides a relaxing blend of Caribbean delights – along with reggae music – served up with irrepressible smiles for miles. From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouth-watering classic dishes such as curry goat, oxtail, jerk and curry chicken, to our specialty 4-course meals ($12.00) and $6.99 Student meal. Catering options are available.

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

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

Latin American CEVICHE'S

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

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

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

san juan CafÉ

Offering the most authentic, gourmet Latin American cuisine in Wilmington. With dishes from countries such as Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Cuba you’ll be able to savor a variety of flavors from all over Latin America. Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue.

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

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

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

Mexican la costa mexican restaurant

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

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

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

San felipe

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

Ditch the regular fare and try one of our Mexican inspired favorites such as our sizzling Certified Angus Beef Fajitas or our Carolina Chimichanga. Visit any of our 10 North Carolina locations to see for yourself and while your at it, try one of our delicious Margaritas! See you soon Amigos! Independence Mall, 3522 Oleander Dr - Wilmington, NC (910) 791-9277 and 1114 New Pointe Blvd - Leland, NC (910) 371-1188.

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

Organic LOVEY’S natural foods & CafÉ

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

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com

whole foods market

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

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

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

Seafood CATCH

Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina.

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

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List ■ WEBSITE: www.catchwilmington.com

Dock Street Oyster bar

Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters!

Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 762-2827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

fish bites

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

Not only are we a seafood restaurant, but a fresh market as well. Take home your Fresh Seafood selection and cook it your favorite way. We also have take out. Don’t forget our made from scratch desserts. Come in and enjoy a fresh beverage from our full service “Bottems Up Bar”. Whether you just need something to curb your appetite or a full meal, we have something for everyone. Daily food specials and Drink Specials offered. Kids Menu available. So come in and enjoy the most amazing seafood you have ever tasted!

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

■ WEBSITE: www.fishbitesseafood.com

oceanic

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

Private event space available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551.

■ 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

smoothies and more Tropical smoothie cafÉ

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, 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.

Southern Casey's Buffet

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

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

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

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

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Rx Restaurant & bar

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

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

421 Castle St.; 910 399-3080.

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

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pembroke's

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

Sports Bar hell's kitchen

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.

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

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■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 priced select appetizers Monday

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■ 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

It’s springtime in Wilmington, and at Sealevel we're celebrating our second anniversary at 1015 Kerr Avenue (look for us between Cafe Zola and Wilmington Brew Supply in the newly minted "Kerridor"). New this year: Thai tea ice pops!

New vegan sushi rolls! Gluten-free veggie pizzas—no meat or wheat! Thanks to all our beloved regulars who have shown enduring love for our lentil burgers, kale nachos, and smoky BBQ tofu tostadas. And thanks everyone for faithfully monitoring our Facebook page, where we announce the daily fish filet, which as you know is always local and exceptionally fresh (not to mention hand-chosen by your chef, Nikki Spears, for your health and enjoyment)! To those who haven’t (yet!) found a place in your schedule for our superb handcrafted and eclectic offerings, visit us for our version of your favorite cuisines: American (burgers, pizzas, dogs, soup), Mexican (tostadas, tacos, nachos), Japanese (sushi!)

Mediterranean (taboulleh, falafel, smoky mashed eggplant) and, of course, Southern-style seafood. (Oh, and did I forget to say hushpuppies?) 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

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Wilmington Wine and Food Festival celebrates year three of taste and community give-back By: Shea Carver

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ince its founding in 2013, the Wilmington Wine and Food Festival (WWFF) has pushed $10,000 back into local nonprofit sectors, to benefit 1,000 People Who Care, Cape Fear River Watch, Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, Inc., and Bellamy Mansion. As it returns in its third year, it won’t only be pushing people’s palates into pure bliss, WWFF will donate partial proceeds from the event to Nourish NC and Bellamy Mansion.

Nourish NC—Best Nonprofit winner on encore’s 2015 reader’s poll—makes sure children do not go hungry in New Hanover County. Their backpack program sends food home to kids who may only get fed through free lunches at school.

“As a festival based on the culinary scene of Wilmington, we felt this was an important issue to support those less fortunate,” Chrissy Absi Bonney, founding member of WWFF, says. “And the Bellamy is an iconic part of downtown Wilmington and is funded on the donations of the community. As our hosts of the Wilmington Wine and Food Festival, we want to help ensure their longevity and historical significance.”

The main event takes place May 1 through 3; however, this year Bonney and her Bacchus’ Brood group—board members who started the festival—expanded the lineup by a week and a half. Numerous wine tastings and educational events began on April 23, and rotated across area wine and bottle shops, from Fermental to Wilmington Wine (Bonney’s shop), The Olive Café and Wine Bar to the Fortunate Glass, and beyond. On Monday, April 27, Palate Bottle Shop and Reserve hosted the unveiling of the official WWFF art work, created by Palate’s general manager, Andrew Bopes.

“It just seemed fitting as someone who was vested in Wilmington’s wine community [to design the work],” Bonney says. “Many of us on the board were familiar with and admired Andrew’s art, and we just love what he came up with. It was a totally different media from our poster last year.”

Bopes’ work will appear on T-shirts and posters, each available for purchase at the event. Plus, it will be showcased on the awards given out during WWFF’s main soiree on Saturday.

Folks can enjoy other events throughout the week, too, including a wine dinner at The

OFFICIAL 2015 WWFF ART WORK: Created by local artist and Palate general manager Andrew Bopes.

Seasoned Gourmet (1930 Eastwood Rd.) on Wednesday, April 29 ($65 a person). On Thursday, April 30, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Bakery 105 (105 Orange St.), Danny Sanford of Fine Wine Trading Company will hold a seminar on Riedel Glassware ($30 a person).

Folks will learn the importance of which glass to choose for sipping a multitude of varietals; plus, they’ll be gifted a glass to take home.

Also on Thursday, winemakers and winery folks will take over Fortunate Glass (29 S. Front St.), Olive Café (1125 Military Cutoff Rd.), and The Balcony on Dock (33 S. Front St.), from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., for wine-and-food pairing events (tickets vary).

Yet, the main attractions begin with the Friday Night VIP Cocktail Party. Much like last year, there will be a bartender throwdown, with three contenders mixing up their best spirits.

Sponsored by Trey Herring Carolina Bourbon and Cathead Vodka, the best cocktails are judged by attendees. Returning champion Derrick Cook (KGB) will go shaker-to-shaker against and Andrew Bopes (Palate) and Jordan Culler (Pravda). Culler will be concocting his own take on the South’s beloved drink, featuring Trey Herring’s bourbon, Amaro Montenegro, cardamom bitters, Fentimans lemonade, and mint.

“It’s well-balanced and is inspired by the flavors of a mint julep with the added eccentricities of the Kentucky Derby,” Culler says. “I’m calling it ‘The Blank Space’ as an homage to my one true love, Taylor Swift.”

Folks will be able to judge the night’s best barbecue sauce, too, as entered by chefs

from local restaurants. A pig pickin’ will take place and live music from Paper Stars will entertain from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are $35 apiece or $60 a couple, and includes BBQ, samples of each of the three mix-off cocktails, and two drink tickets per person.

The Corks and Forks Grand Tasting will take place on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bellamy, with live music from Arthur Sake from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Hooch Runners from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Local restaurants and wine vendors will align the lawn and inside the historic structure, as folks meander and sip and nibble ($45 a person). Over a dozen local restaurants will be on hand, including return participants Rx, San Juan (winner from last year’s event), Basics, 9 Bakery and Lounge, and CAM Café, along with newcomers The Seasoned Gourmet, King Neptune, Olive Café, Ceviche’s, and the soon-to-be-opened Pinpoint.

“The restaurants’ offerings continue to blow me away each and every year,” Bonney says.

“I especially love when it’s something out of the box from their normal fare.”

Fortunate Glass will serve Vietnamese cold melon soup and pickled-vegetable rice paper rolls. Little Dipper plans on making bison meatballs and chocolate truffles. 9 Bakery will dish out mojama (spice cured tuna) over radish salad with spinach fume.

As well, over 150 wines will be available for tasting, and attendees can purchase bottles and cases at discounts, with a portion of proceeds going to the featured charities. “It’s like a wine Christmas,” Bonney excites. Folks will sip on everything from Ancient Peaks Merlot from Paso Robles, to Huia & Hunky Dory wines from New Zealand (with winemaker Claire Allen in town) to Signorello Estates in Napa Valley.

A panel of judges will hand out awards in various categories, including sweet and savory for food, as well as four wine categories: old world red, old world white, new world red, and new world white. The industry experts, as chosen by the WWFF board, will judge on a blind tasting. There will be people’s choice awards given, too.

Sunday’s Bubbles, Brews and Street Eats wraps up the weekend from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

In fact, the WWFF board has focused a lot on improving this particular event by increasing participants significantly. More so, every brewery in town will be attending: Wilmington

Brewing Company, Flytrap Brewing, Ironclad Brewery, Front Street Brewery, Broomtail Craft Brewery, Good Hops, and Kind Beer.

“Waterworks, which is slated to open later this year, will be on hand promoting themselves (no beer), too,” Bonney notes. “Also from North Carolina, we will be showcasing Double Barley out of Smithfield, Sierra Nevada, now brewing in Brevard, and Mount Pleasant, South Carolina’s Westbrook.”

There will be a mimosa and champagne cocktail bar set up as well. “We will showcase many sparkling wines, and mixologist Jonathan Jones from Salem, Oregon, will be creating the cocktails,” Bonney tells.

Entry is only $10 and comes with five tasting tickets. On Sunday, a $5 kid’s ticket is available, too; however, children 12 and under are admitted for free. Additional tasting tickets will be available for $1 each. WWFF is encouraging folks to bring can goods for Nourish NC to receive an additional tasting ticket.

“Nourish NC’s biggest needs right now are canned fruit, chili with beans, large canned chicken or tuna, boxes of crackers, and high protein bars (Cliff, Kashi, etc.),” Bonney says.

Sunday’s participating food trucks include PT’s Grille, A&M’s Red Food Truck, Vittles, Trolly Stop and pop-up shop So Sweet Chocolate.

Wilmington’s newest brewery tour, Port City Brew Bus, will be on hand with games. Folks will be able to vote on their favorite brewery of the afternoon, too. Local bands Whiskey Point, Jesse Stockton and Perry Smith will perform throughout the day. “There will be an additional tent on the Bellamy grounds to allow us to comfortably host more attendees and invite more vendors this year,” Bonney tells.

DETAILS:

Wilmington Wine and Food Festival May 1 - 3 Bellamy Mansion 503 Market Street Friday VIP Cocktail Party, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. • $35 or $60/couple Saturday Corks and Forks Grand Tasting 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. • $45 Sunday Bubbles, Brews and Street Eats 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. • $10 or $5 for kids 12 and under www.wilmingtonwineandfood.com

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overs of cats, comedy and music can unite at a special event, created for arguably one of nature’s most sophisticated creatures. A Musical Comedy, featuring Dr. Barry Salwen and Tamar Gilad, will benefit Wilmington’s animal rescue, C.A.T (Cat Adoption Team). The show will be held at the Beckwith Recital Hall, located in UNCW’s Cultural Arts building on Saturday, May 2 at 4 p.m.

C.A.T was founded by Gilad in an effort to rescue abandoned felines from high-kill shelters. Cats are spayed or neutered if needed and also appropri-

Philanthropy: The Cat Adoption Team will hold a Musical Comedy Benefit this weekend By: Emily Truss

ately vaccinated for their age. Then, they are placed in foster homes that are provided by caring citizens of the Port City and surrounding areas until a permanent home is found.

“In the last few years, we’ve been working mostly with Columbus County Animal Control,” Gilad says. “It’s in a rural area. Many people don’t spay or neuter their cats, so the shelters become very overpopulated.”

Columbus County Animal Control is a high-kill shelter in Whiteville, NC. C.A.T works to minimize the number of euthanized animals by adopting pets that are

Above: Barry Salwen and Tamar Gilad will perform at the C.A.T. Musical and Comedy Benefit. Photo, courtesy of Cat Adoption Team.

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close to their euthanasia date. C.A.T also has a special enclosure at PetSmart on New Centre Drive for a few of their rescues. There, they can be seen any day of the week. Many of the rescued felines come to C.A.T with compromised health and require special veterinary care. Sometimes it can take several thousand dollars to treat one cat, depending on the severity of circumstances.

“One of the reasons for the fundraiser is to help with the animals’ medical care,” Gilad says. “They can’t always be properly treated for everything at the shelters. Also, most of the kittens have to gain a certain weight and receive their vaccines before we can put them in new homes.”

Spring is also known to many shelters as “kitten season.” Many unspayed female cats give birth around this time of year, flooding the streets and shelters with homeless kittens. Every year C.A.T emphasizes the need for foster homes to the public for the orphaned or abandoned offspring.

“I actually just pulled eight kittens from Columbus County Animal Control,” Gilad says. “They are at my house right now, waiting for their foster homes.”

C.A.T has recently committed themselves to helping dogs and puppies at the Columbus County Animal Control. “We felt bad because they were euthanizing dogs and puppies left and right,” Gilad says.

“We started pulling dogs from there and

placing them in foster homes. So, now, we have a group in our organization that deals specifically with dogs.”

The Musical Comedy Benefit is aimed to help raise money for C.A.T, so that they can continue their services for our furry friends. Gilad will team up with longtime friend Dr. Salwen as they create an unforgettable performance.

Dr. Salwen is a well-rounded associate professor of music at UNCW with a doctorate, masters, and bachelor degree in music from The Juilliard School and also a diploma with the highest honors from Vienna Academy of Music in Austria. There, he studied under a Fulbright fellowship. Plus, he has taught master classes in Israel, Germany and China.

While his discipline has helped him receive such prestigious honors, Dr. Salwen also knows how to loosen up—even when playing classical music. Gilad is a piano teacher, and since she and Salwen are lovers of music, they felt a concert would be a great way to collaborate for the benefit. Although this is a performance about cats—and for the benefit of felines—audience members shouldn’t expect any live animals to be involved in the show.

The program will feature “Ode to the Lost Lamb” for voice and piano, “Sort of Für Elise” with apologies to Beethoven, and ”The Entertainer (Modified Without Permission)” by Scott Joplin. As the titles

suggest, songs will be a bit off-kilter from what audiences tend to expect of the original renditions.

“It’s a combination of comedy, and what you might call classical concert music,” Salwen says. “I’m going to play some Beethoven and some Gershwin. I’ll also be playing a waltz and a variety of classical pieces, but they will be lighter than most and entertaining.”

“They are a little bit hard to predict sometimes,” Salwen jokes. “There will be several cat-related skits however. This performance is really just about helping the animals in a fun way.”

While Salwen grew up with dogs, his friendship with Gilad started him on the road to becoming a bonafide cat person. He even has his own rescue named “Squeaky,” who was originally a foster cat of Gilad’s. After Gilad asked Salwen to help her out, by letting the cat stay with him for a little while, they became fast friends. Salwen ended up keeping her.

“I would say Squeaky adopted me,” he says. “She was so affectionate and friendly and really made herself at home. She got very attached to me, and I couldn’t bring myself to give her up. She makes an array funny noises, which is how she got her name.

Now, I like cats a lot.”

Tickets for the Musical Comedy Benefit are $12, and all proceeds will go toward medical care, and other expenses for the

animals of C.A.T. They can be purchased in advanced online at http://catabove.com/ catbeco.html or at the door 30 minutes before the event.

DETAILS: The Musical Comedy Benefit Beckwith Recital Hall, UNCW Cultural Arts Building Saturday, May 2, 4 p.m.

Tickets $12 http://catabove.com/catbeco.html

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Call 910-399-1708 or email minimonets@gmail.com for more information.

a full listing of the details and costs associated with each camp, please visit www.volleyballcampsatwilmington.com.

Camps include: Beginner: July 1316 (3rd-8th graders); Evening Skills series (8th-12th grade); All Skills: July 17-19 (5th-8th graders); Advanced: July 20-23 (9th-12th graders); Position: July 25-27 (9th-12th graders)

UNCW Volleyball Camp Amy Bambenek Volleyball Camps at UNCW are for ages 8-18 and are offered for all skills levels. Competitive dills and fun volleyball games will instill good sportsmanship as well as vital volleyball skills to attendees. Camp Wrighstville Beach Parks & Recreaccommodations vary but we offer a ation Camps Summer time fun at Wrightsville commuter/day camper option OR an overnight option for certain camps. For Beach Parks and Rec includes many

Summer Camp!

June 15-August 21

Half Day - 9AM-1PM Monday-Friday: $95/week Full Day - 7:30AM-6PM Monday-Friday: $150/week Daily and hourly rates available!

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exciting programs. Enroll now in Art Camp, Performance Camp, Art Camp for Youth with an Adult, Cooking Camp, Cotillion Manners Camp, Basketball, Soccer, Lacrosse or Tennis Camps, or our new Junior Lifeguard program. For a complete schedule of all of our programs and activities for youth and adults, call the park office at (910) 256-7925 or visit the Town’s website: www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com, or email parksrec@towb.org.

Power of Play Summer Camp Summer camp at Power of Play will be filled with fun, education, crafts, field trips, swimming, physical activity, sports and entertainment. Each week we will have a new theme and incorporate activities, field trips and entertainment that pertain to that theme. Children will get outdoors and enjoy social interaction and friendship with other children, learn to work and play as a team, learn about the world

around them, and most importantly have fun!

Camp runs 10 weeks, June 15 - August 21: 1/2 day 9AM-1PM Monday - Friday $95/week. Full day 7:30AM6PM Monday - Friday $150/week.

Daily and hourly rates available. Call 910-332-1660 or visit the website: www.PowerofplayWilmington.com Steele Music Studios Band Camp Write, record, and perform your own original music in a group setting. Rock Band Camp is back for 2015. Camps are five days, Monday through Friday, with performances every Friday. No experience required and spots are available for beginners to advanced players. Learn to play a new instrument while understanding and experiencing the importance of a group dynamic. Spots are limited to five campers per week and camps are filling quickly. Go to steelemusicstudios.com and reserve you spot today!

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events ILM WINE AND FOOD FEST 5/1-3: Friday: Bourbon and BBQ Kentucky Derby Cocktail Party, feat. a BBQ sauce and bartender cocktail competition. Saturday: Corks & Forks Grand Tasting Event, w/local restaurants and area wine vendors pair up to sample patrons on great culinary creations and wines from around the world. Sunday: Bubbles, Brews & Street Eats, feat. sparkling wines, local breweries, and food trucks from around the region.

Festival will donate partial proceeds to Nourish

NC and the Historic Bellamy Mansion Museum.

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. Kick-off of the event begins with a Friday VIP Preview 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 FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 5/2, 8am: Fanboy Comics will give away free comics, including Marvel Secret Wars, Dark Horse’s Fight Club 2, a Doctor Who Special, and DC Comics Divergence. Also giving away over $1,000 in door prizes to the people in line.

Free early-bird breakfast supplied by Chick-Fil-A of Mayfaire (while supplies last), $200 in Fanboy Comics gift certs, coupons to local businesses, and of course over 20 different free comics to choose from! Meet and get a picture with some great costumed characters (Spiderman, a Star Wars Stormtrooper, Scarlet Witch, Wonder Woman, etc.). First fifty people in line will receive a gift bag containing free comics, limited edition Fanboy Comics t-shirts, mini figures, and more! Charity raffle to help support public school libraries! Chance to win a year of free comics from Fanboy Comics, a year of free chicken from Chick-Fil-A of Mayfaire, and gift certificates from the other local businesses. $5 ea. Fan Boy Comics, 419 South College Rd. 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 CAROLINA BEACH STREET ARTS FEST 5/16, 10am: An all-day event with more than 100 artists providing exhibitions, performances and many hands-on activities. Presented

by Island Arts and Culture Alliance (IACA), , the festival includes over 100 artists in visual and performing and culinary arts. The feature event is a community-made collage directed

by Lynette Ashby and Ann Krier, locally known collage artists. Festival-goers can help create a collage picture while learning the creative process for paper art. Access to the fun carnival rides, great restaurants and shopping. CB, Cape Fear Boulevard.

charity/fundraisers SOROSIS GAME DAY 4/29, 10:30am: North Carolina 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.

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DISCOVER NEW MUSIC AT 98.3 THE PENGUIN PLAYLIST SAMPLE:

THE CHAPIN SISTERS - LET ME GO R.E.M. - SO. CENTRAL RAIN THE DECEMBERISTS - 12/17/12 GILLIAN WELCH - THE WAY IT GOES ROBERT CRAY - BACK DOOR SLAM CAKE - THE GUITAR MAN ALABAMA SHAKES - DON’T WANNA FIGHT STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN - COULDN’T STAND THE WEATHER XAVIER RUDD & THE UNITED NATIONS - COME PEOPLE ETHAN TUCKER W/ MICHAEL FRANTI - CRAZY TONIGHT ZAC BROWN BAND - ISLAND SONG BOB MARLEY - COULD YOU BE LOVED

NEW MUSIC HITTING THE STREETS 4/28: BILL FAY WHO IS THE SENDER? BLUR THE MAGIC WHIP (FIRST NEW ALBUM IN 12 YEARS) CHARLIE PARR STUMPJUMPER HEATHER MALONEY MAKING ME BREAK JERRY LAWSON JUST A MORTAL MAN JON REGEN STOP TIME MARTIN GORE MG OLIVIA CHANEY THE LONGEST RIVER SEAN ROWE HER SONGS 10,000 MANIACS TWICE TOLD TAILS THE WEEPIES SIRENS ZAC BROWN BAND JEKYLL + HYDE

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The Evening Experiment with Eric Miller, Wednesdays 7-9 pm Acoustic Cafe Saturdays from 7-9 am, etown Saturdays at 9 am Putumayo World Music Hour Sundays at 8 am

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Proceeds benefit the STEM Program at College Park Elementary. Cost: $25/person, includes lunch. Space is limited. Brigitte Harris at 7993812 or bharris1301@att.net. North Carolina Sorosis Clubhouse, 20 South Cardinal Drive 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. ALZHEIMER’S NC WALK AND 5K 5/2, 7am: “Run to Remember”: Come enjoy the day, we’ll have family entertainment, music, food, raffles and more! If you’d like to participate you can register online at www.alznc.org. All funds received remain in North Carolina! Legion Stadium, 102 N 3rd St. 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. This is a $20 value. Jungle Rapids, 5320 Oleander Drive WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 5/7, 5:30pm: The Women of Achievement Awards (WOA) is the YWCA Lower Cape Fear’s signature fundraiser to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of women and young leaders in our community. Since 1985, we have recognized more than 300 Women of Achievement. In addition to recognizing outstanding women leaders, the event also raises

key support for the YWCA’s programs and services, which promote racial justice and gender equity for thousands of women, children and their families in southeastern North Carolina.

The WOA Awards provide recognition for outstanding contributions and achievements of women active in Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover and Pender counties. Women may be nominated in categories: Arts, Business, Communications, Education, Environmental, Health and Wellness, Public Service, Rachel Freeman Unsung Hero, Volunteer and Young Leader. The ticket sales deadline is April 27. www.ywca-lowercapefear.org. Wilmington Convention Center, 10 Convention Center Dr. SPECIAL OLYMPICS FUNDRAISER 5/10, 2pm: Join us on Mother’s Day, May 10th, as a part of an all day fundraiser featuring some local All-Star live music by Mike O’Donnell, Chris McPeck, Sean Richardson, Jim Ashley, Stoney Creek, and The Molly Malones. All money raised will be donated to the Special Olympics. The Dubliner Irish Pub, 1756 Carolina Beach Road JDRF 2015 HOPE GALA 5/16, 6pm: 2015 JDRF Hope Gala will take place on May 16 th downtown at the Wilmington Convention Center. This years Honoree’s are Dave, Shannon and Paige Scott and they will be presented with the Living and Giving Award for their commitment and dedication to JDRF over the past 14 years.

The evening will include live and silent auction, dinner, an open bar followed by special entertainment. Individual tickets andsponsorship opportunities are available. www.jdrfhopegala. org. Wilmington Convention Center, 515 Nutt Street

WINE AND DINE SCHOLARSHIP 5/16, 5-8pm: The Kiwanis Club of Hampstead, NC is hosting a Wine & Dine to raise money for the Kiwanis Scholarship Fund. There will be many types of wine to try and food samples from Hampstead area Restaurants including Jebby’s on 17, MJ’s Cafe, The Sawmill Grill, and Surf City BBQ. There will also be Door Prizes!! The tickets are $22 per person and can be purchased at the door. To purchase tickets in advance call 910-270-4300. The event will be held at The Hampstead Women’s Club at 14435 US Highway 17 in Hampstead, NC. We look forward to seeing you there to help deserving students make their education dreams happen! $22

5/2-3: RUDE BITCHES 2 Local humor columnist Celia Rivenbark has had her book, “Rude Bitches Make Me Tired,” transitioned into a stage show, courtesy of TheatreNOW’s Zach Hanner. “Rude Bitches Make Me Tired 2: Still Bitchin’” is the followup to last year’s hit show and will run for one last weekend in the dinner theatre on Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $38 and include a three-course meal, prepared by Chef Denise Gordon. Show-only tickets are available for $22: www.theatrewilmington.com.

sic by the Mango Band, silent auction, guest speakers and much more. LeRoy Homer was the First Officer on Flight 93 which crashed in Shanksville, PA on Sept 11. The fundraiser will support our scholarship fund which supports young adults to become pro pilots. AviatMall, 2240 Control Tower Dr.

theatre/auditions HAIRSPRAY JR. 5/2, 8pm; 5/3, 2:30pm: Topsail High School’s Drama Department is putting on a spring musical production of Hairspray Jr. on May 1 (8:00 pm), 2 (8:00 pm), and 3 (2:30 pm). This family friendly performance is full of lively music and dance numbers and is more than anything you would expect out of a high school play production. Contact Alecia Melton (alecia_ melton@pender.k12.nc.us) or Topsail High School (9102702755) to purchase tickets.

Admission: $5 in advance, $6 at the door.

Topsail High School Auditorium, 245 St Johns Church Rd.

FOR THE LOVE OF FLIGHT HANGAR PARTY 5/24, 6pm: The LeRoy Homer Jr. Foundation is hosting this fundraising event that will include food by Catch Check Keith Rhodes, live mu-

RUDE BITCHES MAKE ME TIRED 2 Through May 3, Fri.-Sat., 7pm, by Celia Rivenbark, adapted by Zach Hanner. Doors open at 6pm. Sundays 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. Threecourse meal included. www.theatrewilmington. com. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th Street

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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-What-You-Can Night. Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle Street 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 food-inspired 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.

Shows Friday and Saturday nights at 7pm. Sundays (beginning 5/24) at 3pm. Directed by Justin Smith. Starring Kendra Goehring-Garrett and Zach Hanner. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th Street CATS 5/14-17: Thalian Association Community Theatre will end the youth theatre season with the beloved masterpiece Cats, based on the popular poetry of T. S. Eliot, with music by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Cats tells the story, in song and dance, of the annual gathering of Jellicle cats at which time one special cat is selected to ascend to the Heaviside layer. 27 artists from the Wilmington Art Association will paint the cast in the visually stunning and iconic makeup of the beloved characters for an exhibition in the lobby of the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center during the run of the play. The paintings will be on sale to the public with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Community Arts Center. The complete list of participating artists can be viewed on www.thalian.org. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7pm; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 3pm. To purchase tickets visit www.thalian.org or call 910341-7860. Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, 120 S. Second St. SINGIN IN THE RAIN Opera House presents “Singin In the Rain,” May 21-31; Thursday to Saturday at 7:30pm; Sunday at 3pm, Thalian Hall, 310 Chesnut Street.

Tickets: 910-632-2285. 1920’s Hollywood is the setting for this zany, light hearted romantic comedy about the early days of sound film, when many a movie studio found itself scrambling to salvage the career of its chipmunk-voiced silent picture star. The MGM classic has been faithfully and lovingly adapted.

comedy DEAD CROW COMEDY CLUB Ongoing schedule: Mon, Comedy Bingo and

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

CAPE FEAR COMEDY FESTIVAL 4/29-5/2: The Cape Fear Comedy Festival is a four-day comedy festival taking place in five different venues in Downtown Wilmington, North Carolina from Wednesday April 29th through Saturday May 2nd, 2015. The 2015 Cape Fear Comedy Festival will feature performances by Sara Schaefer (MTV, Comedy Central), Baron Vaughn (Netflix, Comedy Central) Ahmed Bharoocha (Comedy Central), Chris Trew (Austin’s Hell Yes Fest Founder) and a cast of over 40 other local and nationally touring comedians.

Venues taking part in the 2015 Cape Fear Comedy Festival include; Reel Cafe, Manna, City Stage, The Beam Room at Front Street Brewery and Dead Crow Comedy Room. All rooms are within walking distance of one another. Festival Passes are just $15-$25 and get buyers into all events during the Cape Fear Comedy Festival with the exception of the Sara Schaefer shows at Dead Crow Comedy. All Festival Pass purchasers will receive a $5 discount code emailed to them for purchasing tickets to the Sara Schaefer shows. $5 per show or $25 festival pass.

COMEDY AT CALICO 4/29, 5/13 9pm: Comedy Showcase at The Calico Room in downtown Wilmington. Come see some of the funniest guys in the region and potentially win cash prizes. An open mic show with a different headliner every week! hosted

by Reid Clark. The Calico Room, 107 S. Front Street 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: 800-523-2820 www.thalianhall.org. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut Street PSL PRESENTS 5/13, 8pm: Pineapple-Shaped Lamps presents an evening of original sketch comedy!

Bar and kitchen will be open! TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th Street CABINEER’S PROMOTIONS 5/16, 7pm: Cabineer’s Promotions is sponsoring a Comedy Show every 3rd Saturday at the Scottish Rite Temple for Non-profits in the Wilmington and Surrounding areas. We’ll be presenting national known artist as headliners for the eveing, along with up and coming artist.

“Solo singers, bands, poetry etc.” will be at various monthly events as opeing acts. These are clean events to accommodate our Godly guest.

910.523.8916. Scottish Rite Temple, 1415 S. 17th St.

music/concerts NC SYMPHONY: APPALACHIAN SPRING 4/30, 7pm: The North Carolina Symphony is an 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 5/10, 1pm: 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 STORYTELLING THROUGH MUSIC 5/14, 6:30pm: he Cypress Duo have been performing together since 2012, Justin Hoke, guitar, and Amanda Taylor, flute, perform a wide repertoire including traditional and contemporary classical, traditional folk songs, and popular transcriptions. The selection of Latin American songs performed will include: Brazilian Songs (traditional arr. Yvon Rivoal et Georges Lambert), Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 (Hector VillaLobos), Charanga for flute solo (Michael Coloqhoun), Cielo Abierto -Quique Sinesi for guitar solo and more. For more information about the duo visit www.cypressduo.com. CAM Members and Students with valid college ID: $5.00, NonMembers: $10. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street GIRLS’ CHOIR OF ILM 5/16, 5pm: Free concert at Winter Park Presbyterian Church on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 5:00 pm. The 60+ members range in age from 9-18 and will share repertoire from their 2015 Charlotte Spring Tour. Selections will include Vivaldi, Handel, Schubert, a Disney set plus familiar tunes including “Turn, Turn, Turn” and “You Are the New Day,” made popular by the King Singers. Under the direction of Sandy Errante, conductor, and Steven Errante, accompanist, the Wilmington Girls’ Choir is communitybased and involves singers from all over the Lower Cape Fear area. Founded in 1997, the choir sings locally and regionally and in conjunction with groups such as the Wilmington Symphony and Youth Orchestra. Donations can be given at the door with all proceeds going to the GCW. A reception will follow the performance. Donations benefit Girls’ Choir of Wilmington. Winter Park Presbyterian Church, 4501 Wrightsville Ave. www.girlschoirofwilmington. org DAWG GONE 5/16, 1:30pm: The Cape Fear Chordsmen wish to promote the activities of nine non-profit organizations that are involved with animal rescue and placement into healthy environments. The musical presentation entitled, “Dawg Gone”,

portrays the story of “Dawg” and his relationship with his young owners. After some misunderstandings, with the pet/owner relationship, everyone returns to a happy life together.

The story is told through songs presented by the Chordsmen, the Coastal Harmonizers from Brunswick County, and local quartets; “ Beach Music” and “ Hazzardious Moving Parts.” The Chordsmen are honored to have “Whammy”, the current Carolinas Dist. championship quartet, perform in the show! Come and enjoy! Scottish Rite Temple, 1415 S. 17th St.

5/10: MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH SHOW Looking for the perfect way to spend time with Mom come May 10th (Mother’s Day)? Well, Opera Wilmington has created a special event, perfect for entertaining and noshing, without lifting a finger. Join their Mother’s Day Brunch, “Opera Wilmington Sings Broadway” at Sir Tyler Terraces at 1 p.m. on Mother’s Day. It will be emceed by UNCW professor and WHQR’s “The Great American Songbook” host Phil Furia. Folks will hear songs from productions like “Show Boat,” “Music Man,” “South Pacific” and more. Tickets are $75.

CAROLINA PINE MUSIC SERIES 5/16, all day: Carolina Pine Music Series is a local web-series that features musicians playing live sessions in locally owned businesses.

In honor of over a year of production, we’re throwing a music festival! Food and raffles will be available, as well as drinks from Satellite and music booked by the Carolina Pine crew! Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.

ELKS CLUB DANCE SOCIAL 5/15, 7:30pm: Come Dance with us at the Elks Club. DJ and singer Tony LaFalce has more than 4000 songs and will gladly play your requests for all kinds of music: Ballroom, Latin, Shag, Nightclub, Country, Rock and Roll, Line dancing. For more info, call Tim Gugan, 3715368 S17.00 member couples, $20.00 guest couples. Elks Club, 5102 Oleander Dr.

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IRISH STEP DANCE Traditional Irish Step Dancing Beginners to Championship level ages 5-adult! Mondays nights. The studio is located at 1211 South 44th St. www.walshkelleyschool.com.

BABS MCDANCE STUDIO Wilmington’s premier social dance studio featuring group and private lessons in shag, swing, hip-hop, Latin, foxtrot, cha-cha, belly dancing, ballroom, Zumba, and more - weekly with various pricing. For more info on prices and weekly social events, visit www.babsmcdance.com or call 395-5090.

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, 7:309:30pm.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

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Funeral Consumers Alliance Coastal Carolina May 7, 2015 from 10am–12pm Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

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BACH TO THE FUTURE 5/17, 4pm: The Wilmington Choral Society will shortly be celebrating its 65th year of providing the Lower Cape Fear region with outstanding choral performances. It has become established as an integral part of the area’s cultural community, as well as community outreach in the form of an annual music scholarship for a local graduating high school senior, and annual donations to our local Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard food bank. The Spring concert is titled “Bach To The Future”, featuring Johann Sebastian Bach’s ‘Magnificat’, ‘Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring’, the finale chorus ‘Dona Nobis Pacem’ from the B minor Mass, as well as a contemporary arrangement of the Bourrée in E minor. Guest soloists for the ‘Magnificat’ include Nancy King (Soprano), Constance Paolantonio (Soprano), Whitney Lanier (Alto), Bob Workmon (Tenor) and Greg McCaw (Bass). Bring non-perishable food items for Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard. UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd.

dance 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 Drive

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art/exhibits ART CLASSES Mon, 10am: Basic drawing—Learn how to shade to depict light and shadow, line drawing, work from a photo or imagination and how to draw anything. • Tues., 2pm: Paint with watercolors—Learn how to work from a photo or imagination, create light and shadow, vibrant color layering, washes, splashes, sponging and masking. • Dreamdoodle Drawing: Wed., 10am.

Method called Zentangles is meditative and produces amazing drawings for beginners and experienced artists alike. Work with ultra-fine Sharpies creating designs and patterns that flow into beautiful compositions. • Thurs, 10am: play draw. Four really fun projects using pencil, charcoal, pen and ink and oil pastels, create amazing drawings! • Fri., 10am: Painting w/acrylics. For beginning or experienced students. Supply list is available. Maxi 4 students. Individual guidance. Sun Room, 6905 Southern Exposure 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:MondaySaturday 11-5. Thursdays 11-8, with live music every Thursday from 6-8pm.

CHRISTOPHER REID EXHIBIT Jazzcars Gallery will be exhibiting the works of

artist 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.

Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, 303 West Salisbury Street. (910) 256-2569 or www. wbmuseum.com FROM THE MOUNTAINS TO THE SEA Eight North Carolina artists will come together for an exhibition at Acme Art Studios from 5/22-6/19. The exhibition is an eclectic collection of talent, featuring recent works from artists spanning the state. Included are the large-scale drawings and paintings of Pam Toll and the surrealistic work of Mark Carter; Theresa Reuter’s equestrian action paintings; Gayle Tustin’s fantastic assemblages, ceramics and constructions; paintings of Raed Al-Rawi’s floating worlds between North Carolina and Iraq; Eric Lawing’s stunning life-cycles of the forest in graphite; William Fridrich’s satirical work and homage to Joseph Cornell boxes; and Dick Roberts’ serious abstract paintings. “It is truly a rich and promising tapestry of contemporary art,” promises Dick Robert’s, resident artist at Acme Studios and exhibition’s host. An reception on Friday, May 22, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, will open the show. Call 910-232-0027 to confirm hours for viewing thru June 19. Acme Art Studios, 711 N 5th Ave. ARTS FESTIVAL 20th anniversary, Saturday, 5/23-24: The Thalian Association is seeking artists for Orange Street ArtsFest, Memorial Day weekend.

The celebrated street fair is held on Orange Street next to the Hannah Block Historic USO/ Community Arts. Center, with some exhibitors inside the building. The popular juried show is the largest arts festival in downtown Wilmington and will feature over 60 artists. 120 S. Second Street 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 Fri. of the month.

Rhonda Bellamy: 910-343-0998, 221 N. Front St. Ste 101. www.artscouncilofwilmington.org

museums CAPE FEAR MUSEUM Exhibits: Opening 5/15: Reflections in Black and White Exhibit: Free for members or with admission. Reflections in Black and White will high-

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light Cape Fear Museum’s large collection of photographs. The exhibit will feature a selection of informal black and white photographs taken by black and white Wilmingtonians after World War II, before the Civil Rights movement helped end legalized segregation. Visitors will have a chance to compare black and white experiences and think about what people’s lives were like in the region during the latter part of the Jim Crow era. • Nano Days: Miniscule world where materials have special properties and new technologies have spectacular promise. 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 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. • 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. • World War II: A Local Artist’s Perspective: 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 Ameri-

can 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. Mon-Fri, 2-5pm; after Memorial Day through Sat, 2-5pm. 910-328-8663 or 910328-2488. topsailmissilesmuseum.org.

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, Ferde-lances and more! Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else.

New Christmas exhibit features “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, 11 am - 5 pm (until 6 pm on Saturday). Address: 20 Orange St., across from the Historic Downtown River Walk, intersecting Front and Water Street. (910)762-1669. www. capefearserpentarium.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. • 5/9, 9am: Family Farm Day, Oink, Bah, Moo, Neigh, save the date for the 9th of May, come play at the museum for Family Farm Day! Join us in our courtyard for fun with all different kinds of animals! Free with museum admission. Free for members. www.playwilmington.org 116 Orange St. 910-254-3534 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.

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 MonFri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12. The Latimer House of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third St. 762-0492. www.latimerhouse.org BELLAMY MANSION One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, itf ocuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action.910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St.

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and ac- CAMERON ART MUSEUM tivities for all ages, including historical exhibits, Exhibits: Matter of Reverence: For over 40 full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively years, Hiroshi Sueyoshi (Japanese, b. 1946) Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. has worked in the medium of clay. This exhibiHouse in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, tion explores the evolution of his art and phifacilities are fully accessible and on one level. losophy as well as his major influences including By reservation, discounted group tours, caIsamu Noguchi, Peter Voulkos and Ruth Duckboose birthday parties, and after-hours meetworth. Featuring work from CAM’s permanent ings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mondays collection as well as loans from private and

public collections including the Renwick Gallery, Washington, DC, the Mint Museum, Charlotte, NC and the Asheville Art Museum, Asheville, NC. Free for members. • Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Claude Howell (March 17, 1915 – February 3, 1997). ClaudeLIVE focuses on the life and work of one of North Carolina’s most notable artists. 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 will for the betterment of the arts in North Carolina.

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sports/recreation 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 LAKEFEST KAYAK RACE 2015 5/2, 7am: Calling all paddlers for the 3rd Annual Cape Fear River Watch LakeFest Kayak Race!

The race will take place at Greenfield Lake Park on the day of LakeFest, Saturday May 2, 2015.

First prize medals will be awarded to winners in each category – Men’s, Women’s Double’s and Jr’s and all racers will receive a LakeFest Tshirt and a 1 year Individual membership to Cape Fear River Watch to support the environmental health of our community. All proceeds will go to the LakeFest Educational Event. Greenfield Lake Park, 310 Willard St. HUMMINGBIRD PROGRAM 5/9: Program, 9:15-10:30, and plant sale, 10am-12:45pm. 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) PAINTED BUNTING PROGRAM 5/16, 9:15am program; plant Sale, 2pm. Learn all

about our area’s most colorful bird during this free program, and pick up tips on how you can attract these vibrant birds to your yard. Come back later in the afternoon for a special native plant sale.

Duane Truscott of My Garden Plants Company will be here with a great variety of native plants that will encourage birds, butterflies, and bees to thrive in your garden! Painted Bunting photo: David Erwin. Wild Bird & Garden (Wilmington), 3501 Oleander Dr (Hanover Center) CFFA FENCING TOURNAMENT 5/23, 9:30am: Season ending Fencing tournament for adults at CFFA. Open Epee at 9:30 am, Open Foil at 1 pm, D and under foil at 3:30 pm.

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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, eyeopening 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 Street 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

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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. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

kids’ stuff 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 READNG FESTIVAL 5/2, 10am: The festival is for all school aged children. The fun, interactive festival features:

Games and other activities - Costumed literary characters and storytelling - Giveaways and prizes - Music provided by the Community Boys and Girls Club Drum and Bugle Corps and others. Bring a book to donate…a book to swap…a blanket to picnic Festival presented by the City of Wilmington in collaboration with Community Enrichment Initiatives, Inc. Supporters: Team First Book Community Boys and Girls Club AMEZ Housing Community Development Corp.

New Hanover County Library Cape Fear Museum Lawyers 4 Literacy Literacy Council Smart Start Children’s Museum NC Aquarium Canines for Service (Paws to Read) Dreams The First Tee Dram Tree Shakespeare City Ballet LINC, Inc. Feast Down East …and more (910) 3417866 or www.wilmingtonrecreation.com. MLK Community Center, 401 S. 8th Street JR. FIRST LEGO LEAGUE EXPO 5/9, 10am: See what kid engineers in NHC Library’s Junior First Lego League have made this spring! Five small teams of elementary age children have been working with adult mentors at NHC Libraries since mid-March. The public is invited to see the teams demonstrate and explain their finished projects at the Main Library on May 9, between 10 am and 2 pm. Free and prereg. not needed. Goal is to make learning science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fun for kids. The teams met weekly with their mentors, working together to research and develop a project that required the use of STEM principles. Finished projects will all have movable parts and will be explained by informational poster boards and short oral presentations by the teams. Susan DeMarco at sdemarco@nhcgov.com. 910-798-6353 at NHC Library, 201 Chestnut St, or www.firstlegoleague.org.

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classes/workshops FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY WORKSHOP 4/29, 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 ORANGE STREET POTTERY CLASSES Orange Street Pottery is accepting students for the spring classes! Day Class is from 9am to noon Monday thru Thurs. Evening Class is from 5:30 to 8:30pm. Classes are a a 2 days: orangestreetpottery@gmail.com.Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 S. Second St. RESUME CLINIC 4/30, 2pm: In today’s tough job market a properly constructed resume is your ticket to success. At this free seminar Corey Lewis of Alliance Career Group will explain how online applications are processed with today’s technology, and what you need to do to make your resume attract an employer’s interest. Corey Lewis is an experienced corporate recruiter who has worked with top companies throughout the United States, and a career counselor who has coached thousands of individuals. He is President of Alliance Career Group. Registration is not r e q u i r e d for this free workshop. Consumer Health Librarian Mary Ellen Nolan at mnolan@ nhcgov.com or 910-798-6307. Main Library, NHC, 201 Chestnut Street

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readings/lectures GOING GREEN BOOK CLUB 5/5, 6pm: “Where our Food Comes From,” Gary Paul Nabhan. Books available at Old Books on Front St at discount to book club members. 249 N. Front St. PROLOGUE: LYNN SHELDON 5/11, 7pm: Oak Island resident and veteran travel journalist, Lynn Seldon, will be the guest speaker on WHQR’s monthly program, Prologue, in the McErny Gallery in WHQR’s studio at 254 N. Front St. Hosted by the Wilmington Star’s Ben Steelman, Lynn will be discussing his first novel, Virginia’s Ring, which novelist Pat Conroy has called, “A triumph and tour de force.” Based in Lexington and Richmond, Virginia, the novel is a coming-of-age story of two Virginia Military Institute cadets separated by decades, but connected by the commitments, bonds, and rings they share.

IT ALL STARTS WITH GOOGLE 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.

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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 Highway 17 North FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY WORKSHOP 5/6, 5/13, 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 TAI CHI CLASSES 5/11, 10am: Reduce stress, improve balance, reduce pain, improve mood and outlook, strengthen immunity with tai chi. Instructor Kathy Yakimovich is certified by Tai Chi for Health & the Tai Chi Arthritis Foundation. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and shoes that will stay on your feet (no flip flops). Intermediate: Mondays, May 4-June 29 (no class May 25, Memorial Day) 11:30-12:15 $35 for 8-week session. Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Hwy 17 N 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. Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Hwy 17 N PINE NEEDLE COILING ON A GOURD 5/13, 10am: Instructor Dianne Masi will teach Pine Needle Coiling on a Gourd on May 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is only $60. Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Hwy 17 North BOAT TRAINING 5/16, 8am: Cape Fear Sail & Power Squadron will present its comprehensive intro boating course at the Cape Fear Community College.

The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators approved and USCG recognized course is presented on a single Saturday (8am4:30pm). Class satisfies the NC safe boating education requirement for anyone less than 26 years of age. Fundamentals are a must for safe boating, but it goes a step further with “Local Knowledge”—the challenges and complexities of boating on the Cape Fear Waterways (River, Ocean and AICW). Email the class registrar at weteachboating@gmail.com if you have questions. 411 N Front St. KARMIC WEAVING WORKSHOP 5/17, 1pm: 2-day Yoga & Ceramic Beading Class Perfect for Beginners & Experts alike!

Come to explore your Karmic patterns through yoga, meditation, journaling & ceramic beading. Leave with a deeper self understanding & a unique work of art made only by you! $60, materials included Bring your yoga mat, your

heart and your hands! Pineapple Studios, 261 N Front Street ID THEFT/DOCUMENTATION AUTHENTICATION 5/19, 11:30am: You might be surprised to learn that, on average, seven percent of annual business revenues are lost to employee theft or fraud. In a recent report, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners revealed that U.S. employees steal about $50 million per year from their employers, with nearly one-third of all company bankruptcies caused by dishonest employees. Human Resource professionals depend on the authenticity of driver’s licenses, birth certificates, green cards, transcripts, diplomas and other documents to prevent these and other problems related to employee identity. Mr. Whitlock will teach how to verify the authenticity of documents based on the document alone. He will also cover business fraud and how it impacts Human Resources, especially health care fraud.

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FAMILIES ANONYMOUS Thursdays, 7:30pm: A worldwide 12-step recovery fellowship has started a new group in Wilmington for families whose lives are affected by a family member’s use of mind-altering substances or related behavioral problems—especially helpful to parents struggling with an addicted child. Through meetings, literature and a caring fellowship, FA can help parents develop the skills to cope with this family disease and bring serenity back to their lives. No dues or

fees are required for membership. First names only are used at meetings to preserve individual anonymity. Advance notice is not necessary to attend a meeting. Visitors are welcome. 609238-0174 or email clark@milioti.com. Wilmington Treatment Center, 2520 Troy Dr. About the FA organization: www.familiesanonymous.org or 847-294-5877 or 800-736-9805. All calls and contacts are confidential.

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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 Looking to enjoy bites and sips while talking all dreams and success. Shannon Silva Associate Professor of Film Studies at UNCW will things gardening? Join the Azalea Social Club be our guest speaker. Group will meet the on May 6th for a pcinic in the garden at the New last Thursday of every month. Community Hanover County Arboretum from 6 p.m. to 8 Action Center, 317 S. Castle St.

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For information about the club or any upcoming events, ocntact Matt Hunter at 910-232-0304 or eamil him at mhunter@cape-fear.net.

PORT CITY PLAYWRIGHTS Port City Playwrights’ Project will meet on alternate Saturday mornings at 11am. Playwrights and screenplay writers at all levels of development are welcome. PCPP is currently planning Ages and Stages. This late March staged reading of members’ works will be followed by discussions with the audience. The location of the Saturday meetings is usually McAlister’s Deli, 740 South College Road, Wilmington, with

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.

CHEM TECATHON 5/1, 6pm: The Chem-Techathon competition, sponsored by the Chemical Technology Program at CFCC and funded by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, will highlight research projects from various high schools in New Hanover and Pender County. This year’s high schools include Ashley, Hoggard, Laney, Pender, Pender Early College, and Wilmington Early College. The general public will view the work completed by each student team, view a brief documentary from each team, and then vote on their favorite.

Winning high schools will win a prize package of $2,500, $1,500, or $1,000 so that they may purchase science-related materials and supplies for their own laboratories. Cape Fear Community College Union Station, 502 N. Front St. MOM TO MOM: BYOBABY 5/4, 11, 1pm: Moms and babies are invited to casual Monday meet-ups at New Hanover County’s Main Library. Moms can compare notes with other moms, learn from community resource people, and explore the library’s parenting and early literacy resources. Babies are welcome to nurse, eat, get changed, crawl, cry, and make new friends. Contact Susan DeMarco, sdemarco@nhcgov.com / 910-798-6353.

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PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 5/7, 6pm: Meeting in Classroom C, Ground Floor, North Wing. Chapter of Us TOO International, Inc., www.ustoo.org. Support from survivors for PSA questions, newly diagnosed men, those undergoing and finishing prostate cancer treatment. Spouses welcome. Survivors invited to share experiences and wisdom. Current literature, research information, DVD informational programs and occasional guest speakers. Wproscasupportgp@aol.com or telephone 792-9953 or 799-5478. New Hanover Regional Medical Center, 2131 S. 17th St. FILM CLUB 5/7, 4pm: Film Club teaches kids how to make their own movies! Over the course of three lively, interactive sessions, participants work with each other and director Mr. Scooter to create a short film. Through creating their own story on

film, children develop narrative skills, practice negotiating conflicts, and learn about the parts of a story, all of which helps them engage with literature when they read. For kids ages 10 to 15. Sessions will take place on May 7th, 14th, and 21st. Participants must attend all three sessions, and must pre-register using the online calendar at www.nhcgov.com, or by calling 910-798-6393, or by emailing Mr. Scooter at shayes@nhcgov.com. Main Library, NHC, 201 Chestnut Street BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED SUPPORT 5/7, 10am: For more information please contact Jennifer Delong-White 910-251-5743.

New Hanover County Senior Center, 2222 S. College Rd. LOSS OF A PARENT Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a free sixweek grief program for those coping with the loss of a parent from 5-7 p.m. Mondays, through May 11, at the Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion, Conference Room, 1406 Physicians Drive in Wilmington. Discussions include the phases of grief and the grieving process, along with other areas of concern. 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 910798-6443. New Hanover County Senior Center, 2222 S. College Rd. WIDOW’S AND WIDOWER’S SUPPORT The W Meet-up: “Because Life Goes On and So Must We.” For more information please contact Ann LaReau 910-470-2378 or Gayle Ginsberg 910-471-1660. Home Instead Senior Care, 2505 S 17th St. WOMEN THAT MATTER CONFERENCE 5/16, 10am: Union Missionary Baptist Church presents their Women That Matter Conference 2015 with guest speakers, Evangelist Sarah Rogers of Faith Temple COGIC, Pastor Marie Howard-Griffin of Vision Center Baptist Church.

On Sunday, May 17th at 11:00am, our guest speaker is Jennifer Kostyal of Transforming by the Word Ministries. We look forward with great anticipation to this time of fellowship and empowerment and sharing this awesome experience with you! 2711 Princess Place Drive; (910) 763-3006.

PORSCHE CLUB MEETING 5/16, 9am: The Porsche Club of America (PCA), Hurricane Region Coastal Area, would like to invite you to join us for our monthly meeting at Panera Bread Co. in Mayfaire Towncenter, Wilmington. We meet at 9am on the third Saturday of every month to talk about our favorite cars and to plan activities. PCA offers driving experience, technical assistance, member benefits, and camaraderie second to none.

Membership is open to all Porsche owners, coowners, or lessees who are 18 years of age or older, and includes a subscription to the national club magazine Panorama and the bi-monthly Hurricane Region newsletter Der Wirbelsturm (The Cyclone). http://hur.pca.org. David Ikle, 910-547-3564, dikle@ec.rr.com. Panera Bread, 1156 Military Cutoff Rd.

LUPUS FOUNDATION SUPPORT GROUP 5/19, 6:30pm: This group meets the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00pm. There is no charge to attend the meeting, and dropins are welcome. Contact the LFANC at info@ lupusnc.org or at 877-849-8271, ext. 1. For more information, visit www.lupusnc.org. This group provides participants with an opportunity to receive introductory information about lupus, encourage the expression of concerns, provide an opportunity to share experiences, encourage and support positive coping strategies, and emphasize the importance of medical treatment. Meeting programs vary from guest speakers to DVD presentations and open group discussion. Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Road WOMAN IN THE MIRROR 5/19, 6pm: Support program for women who completed cancer treatment and to help with her transition from her cancer journey to living life to the fullest again. Speakers include: May 5: Angie Smock on Visions of You. May 19: Meghan Martin on The New Reflection of Yo.u June 2: Dana Reason on Putting on Your New Shoes. July 16: Celebration Party: Look at Me Now. Winter Park Baptist Church, 4700 Wrightsville Ave HAPPIEST HOUR GROUP AA meetings 5am, Mon. • 5:30am, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat. 1602 Front St. CAREGIVERS AND COFFEE Free monthly meeting on the third Friday of each month, 9:30am. Every day, staff and volunteers of Lower Cape Fear Hospice see the challenges faced by those caring for loved ones. Caregivers and Coffee was created to offer caregivers assistance and encouragement. Each month, LCFH will offer a Caregivers and Coffee session where caregivers can come, share their experiences, encourage each other and learn about valuable resources and support. Meetings will be facilitated by hospice staff, but will also feature topics selected by the group, including visits from other community organizations. Caregivers and Coffee will include informal conversations, learning opportunities and coffee. Chris Scott at 796-7927 or chris. scott@lcfh.org. Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Drive TREMOR SUPPORT GROUP Wednesdays, 4pm: Support Group for individuals with essential tremor and their families and friends. New Hanover County Senior Center, 2222 S. College Rd. AA SOBRIETY MEETINGS Trudge through roadblocks rooted in past trauma(s), regardless of cause. Discussion

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GAMBLER’S ANONYMOUS MEETING Tues., 6:30pm: “Do you think you have a Gambling problem? Is gambling causing stress in your life? Do you often gamble recklessly until your last dollar is gone? Does gambling cause you anxiety? There is help! Come join Wilmington Gambler’s Anonymous and take the first step to getting your life back in control.” Ogden Baptist Church, 7121 Market St. ALZHEIMER’S ASSOC. SUPPORT GROUP For family caregivers. It’s not appropriate for people with dementia to attend. The group meets the fourth Monday of every month, 2pm.

Free. Details: 399-5905 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 North 16th Street AZALEA COAST EXECUTIVE NETWORK Meets the first Monday of each month at 5:30 pm for networking, dinner at 6 at Henry’s, 2508 Independence Blvd. Wilmington. Female business women networking and professional development. Dinner is dutch $15; annual membership $24. Details 762-8562. Henry’s Restaurant Wilmington NC, 2508 Independence Blvd.

OCD/ANXIETY DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP 7pm: Building B. Group meets the first and third Thursday of each month. Open to adults 18 and older. Family members welcome. The first Thursday of each month is an educational presentation by Dr.Savard. Third Thursday is member led. Free. Details: 763-8134. Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B

grandparents and individuals affected by AD/ HD who understand what it takes to face its daily challenges. Free. Pine Valley United Methodist Church 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B. http://www.WilmingtonCHADD.org PSORIASIS SUPPORT GROUP Meets the 2nd Sat. of month at Port City Java in Harris Teeter on College and Wilshire, 5pm.

Christopher: (910) 232-6744 or cvp@yahoo. com. Free; meet others with psoriasis and get educated on resources and program assistance.

CAPE FEAR WEDDING ASSOCIATION Meet and greets the third Wed. ea. month. $25, members free. www.capefearweddingassociation.com YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF NHC Meet the 1st and 3rd Tues. ea. month at the downtown public library, third floor, 6:30pm.

Ages 18-35.

WILMINGTON MS SELF HELP GROUP MEET Meets the 2nd Thurs. ea. month at 7pm in the New Hanover Rehabilitation Hospital, 1st floor conference room, behind the Betty Cameron Women’s Hospital on 17th Street. Open to all with Multiple Sclerosis, family and friends.

Handicapped accessible parking and meeting room. Affiliated with the Greater Carolinas Chapter of the National MS Society. Burt Masters, (910) 383-1368.

COUPON CLUB Wilmington Coupon Club meets monthly, second Monday, at 6pm Come exchange coupons and learn how to save money. www.wilmingtoncouponclub.com PFLAG PFLAG Meeting is first Mon/mo. at UNCW, in the Masonboro Island Room #2010, 7pm.

HOLLYWOOD LOCATION TOURS Tour one of America’s largest living film sets; historic downtown Wilmington. This fun-filled 90 minute walking tour will lead gue sts to actual movie & TV locations. Tours will depart Tues., Thurs., Sat. and Sun. afternoons at 2pm. Reservations are required, $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, students or military and children 6 or under are free. 910-794-7177, www.HollywoodNC.com.

HENRIETTA III CRUISES An elegant, 3 tiered boat offering sight-seeing, lunch and dinner cruises, site seeing tours and a Sunset Dinner Cruise June-Aug. On the riverfront. April-Oct: Narrated sightseeing cruises 2:30pm 1-1/2 hours Tuesday-Sunday, Narrated lunch cruises 12:00 noon 1-1/2 hours TuesdaySaturday. May-Oct: Murder Mystery Dinner Cruises, Tuesday & Thursday evening 2 hours 6:30 pm; Apr-Dec: Friday evening dinner cruises 2-1/2 hours 7:30 pm, Saturday evening dinner cruises 3 hours 6:30 pm. 343-1611. www.cfrboats.com THALIAN HALL TOURS In addition to a full schedule of performances, self-guided tours of the theater are offered Mon-Fri, 12-6pm, Sat 2-6pm. Guided tours by appt. 343-3664.

WILMINGTON TROLLEY Eight mile, 45 minute narrated tour aboard a nostalgic, motorized trolley. Downtown. 7634483.

GHOST WALK 6:30pm & 8:30pm. Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Nightly tours at 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Admission charge. Meets at Water & Market streets. Reservations required: 910-

CAPE FEAR CAMERA CLUB Club meets third Tues. each month, Sept thru June, 7pm at Cape Fear Community College, McCloud Bldg, room S002. www.capefearcameraclub.org CAPE FEAR KNITTERS Cape Fear Knitters, the Wilmington chapter of The Knitting Guild of America (TKGA) meets the third Sat. ea. month, 10am-noon. Gerri: 3713556. Judy: 383-0374.

CHADD Wilmington Area CHADD meets on the 2nd Monday of every month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B. This free support group is open to a growing group of parents,

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794-1866; www.hauntedwilmington.com TOURS OF WWII SITES Wilmington author and military historian Wilbur D. Jones, Jr., now leads customized, personalized guided tours of World War II sites in Southeastern North Carolina. 793-6393 or History@ wilburjones.com HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS Narrated horse drawn carriage and trolley tours of historic Wilmington feature a costumed driver who narrates a unique adventure along the riverfront and past stately mansions.Market and Water streets. $12 for adults, $5 per child. (910) 251-8889 or www.horsedrawntours.com

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Poplar Grove, Apr-Nov, Wed, 8am-1pm. 910686-9518. 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., 8am-1pm, first Mon. in MayLabor 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., 7am1pm. 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.

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20): Chris Moneymaker was employed as an accountant in Tennessee. On a whim he paid $39 to enter an online poker tournament. Although he knew a lot about the game, he never competed professionally. Nevertheless, he won the tournament. As his award, he received no money but rather an invitation to participate in the annual World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. Can you guess the storybook ending? The rookie triumphed over 838 pros and took home $2.5 million. I don’t foresee anything quite as spectacular for you, Aries, but there may be similar elements in your saga.

For example, a modest investment on your part could make you eligible for a chance to earn much more. Here’s another possible plot twist: You could generate luck for yourself by ramping up a skill that has, until now, been a hobby.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): eBay is a multi-billion-dollar e-commerce business that has been around for almost 20 years. But it had an inauspicious beginning. The first item ever sold on the service was a broken laser pointer. Even though the laser pointer didn’t work, and the seller informed the buyer it didn’t work, it brought in $14.83. This story might be a useful metaphor for your imminent future, Taurus. While I have faith in the vigor of the long-term trends you are or will soon be setting in motion, your initial steps may be a bit iffy.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Poetically speaking, it’s time to purify your world of all insanities, profanities and inanities. It’s a perfect moment for that once-in-a-blue-moon Scour-a-Thon, when you have a mandate to purge all clunkiness, junkiness and gunkiness from your midst. As you flush away the unease of your hypocrisies and discrepancies, as you dispense with any tendency you might have to make way too much sense, remember that evil is allergic to laughter. Humor is one of the most effective psychospiritual cleansers ever.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): I was in the checkout line at Whole Foods.

The shopper ahead of me piled her groceries on the conveyor belt, as it was her turn to be rung up. “How are you doing?” she said cheerfully to the cashier, a crabby-looking hipster whom I happened to know is a Cancerian poet and lead singer in a local rock band. “Oh, I am living my dream,” he replied. I guessed he was being sarcastic; although, I didn’t know for sure. In any case, I had a flash of intuition that his answer should be your mantra in the coming weeks. It’s time to redouble your commitment to living your dream! Say it 20 times in a row right now: “I am living my dream.”

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): As I awoke this morning, I remembered the dream I’d had. I had written a horoscope for you that said: “The Kentucky Derby is a famous horse race that takes place on the first Saturday of every May. It’s called ‘The Run for the Roses’ because one of the prizes that goes to the winning horse and jockey is a garland of 554 roses. I suspect that your life may soon bring you an odd treasure like that, Leo. Will it be a good thing—or too much of a good thing? Will it be useful or just kind of weird? Beautiful or a bit ridiculous? The answers to those questions may depend in part on your willingness to adjust your expectations.”

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t calm down. Don’t retreat into your sanctuary and relax into protective comfort. If you have faith and remain committed to the messy experiment you have stirred up, the stress and agitation you’re dealing with will ripen into vitality and excitement. I’m not exaggerating, my dear explorer. You’re on the verge of tapping into the catalytic beauty and rejuvenating truth that lurk beneath the frustration. You’re close to unlocking the deeper ambitions that are trapped inside surface-level wishes.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): American author Stephen Crane wrote his

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celebrated Civil War novel, “The Red Badge of Courage,” in 10 days. Composer George Frideric Handel polished off his famous oratorio “Messiah” in a mere 24 days, and Russian writer Fyodor Dostoyevsky produced his novel “The Gambler” in 16 days. On the other hand, Junot Díaz, who won a Pulitzer Prize for his novel “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao,” needed 10 years to finish it. As for you, Libra, I think this is—and should be!—a phase more like Díaz’s than the other three creators’. Go slowly. Be super, extra thorough.

What you’re working on can’t be rushed.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In her book “A Natural History of the Senses,” Diane Ackerman describes a medieval knight who asked his lady for a strand of her pubic hair: a symbol of her life force. The lady agreed. He placed the talisman in a locket that he wore around his neck, confident that it would protect him and consecrate him in the course of the rough adventures ahead.

I recommend you consider a similar tack in the coming weeks, Scorpio. As you head toward your turning point, arm yourself with a personal blessing from someone you love. Success is most likely if you tincture your fierce determination with magical tenderness.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “An escalator can never break,” mused comedian Mitch Hedberg. “It can only become stairs. You should never see an ‘Escalator Temporarily Out Of Order’ sign, just ‘Escalator Is Temporarily Stairs.’” I think a similar principle applies to you, Sagittarius. If we were to try to evaluate your current situation with conventional wisdom, we might say that part of your usual array of capacities is not functioning at its usual level. But if we adopted a perspective like Hedberg’s, we could rightly say that this part of you is simply serving its purpose in a different way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I’ve got a tough assignment for you. It won’t be easy, but I think you’re ready to do a good job: Learn to be totally at home with your body. Figure out what you need to do to feel unconditional love for your physical form. To get started on this noble and sacred task, practice feeling compassion for your so-called imperfections. I also suggest you cast a love spell on yourself every night, using a red candle, a mirror and your favorite creamy beverage. It may also help to go down to the playground and swing on the swings, make loud animal sounds, or engage in unusually uninhibited sex.

Do you have any other ideas?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): When Aquarian media mogul Oprah Winfrey was born, “Oprah” was not what she was called. Her birth certificate says she is “Orpah,” a name her aunt borrowed from a character who appears in the biblical “Book of Ruth.” As Oprah grew up, her friends and relatives had trouble pronouncing “Orpah” and often turned it into “Oprah.” The distorted form eventually stuck. But if I were her, I would consider revisiting that old twist sometime soon, maybe even restoring “Orpah.” For you Aquarians, it’s a favorable time to investigate original intentions or explore primal meanings or play around with the earliest archetypes.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): What I propose is that you scan your memories and identify everyone who has tried to limit your options, dampen your enthusiasm or crush your freedom. Take a piece of paper and write down a list of the times someone insinuated that you will forever be stuck in a shrunken possibility, or made a prediction about what you will supposedly never be capable of, or said you had a problem that was permanently beyond your ability to solve. Once you’ve compiled all the constricting ideas about yourself that other people have tried to saddle you with, burn that piece of paper and declare yourself exempt from their curses. In the days after you do this ritual, all of life will conspire with you to expand your freedom.

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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

vendors, church tours, drive through food pick-up and more! Portion of our proceeds will be donated to Good Shepherd Center.

TASTE CAROLI- NA GOURMET FOOD TOURS Downtown Wilmington tours get to the heart of this delicious area. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll sample an eclectic assortment of restaurants, enjoy food and drink, meet the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best chefs, and learn about the historic downtown. Find Downtown Wilmington is a hotbed of deliciousout where to eat and how the Port City ness and folks can taste their way through the has become a food loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paracobblestone streets each and every Saturday with dise. Saturday tours include a 2:30pm a multitude of Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours.

Downtown Afternoon Tasting Tour, a 3pm Downtown Dinner & Drinks Tour, and a Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an afternoon tasting tour (2:30 p.m.) and 10am Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market Tour and Cooking a dinner and drinks tour (3 p.m.). For those wantClass. Private weekday and weeknight ing to learn how to cook like a pro in their own tours are available. Tickets vary. www. kitchens, check out the farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market tour and tastecarolina.net

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The Front Room @ Little Pond Caterers, 2016 Princess Place FERMENTAL Weekly wine and beer tasting, Fridays. Free. 910821-0362 for details. 7250 Market St., www.fermental.net.

23RD GREEK FEST St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 608 S College Rd., 5/15-16 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11am-10pm; 5/17 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11am7pm. Adults $3, Kids 12 & Under Free. Parking at Kmart with free trolley service; no pets. Food, live Greek music, award-winning dancers, taverna,

FEAST DOWN EAST BUYING CLUB Enjoy the quality, value and convenience of the Feast Down East Buying Club. It costs nothing to join. The benefits are immeasurable. It is a great way to eat healthier, while knowing you support your local farm families and community. Log on at www.FeastDownEast.org and start buying fresh local food, sourced from Southeastern NC farms. Choose a pick-up spot, and check out at the online cashier and you are done!

Orders must be placed by 11am Monday for Thursday delivery. Consumer pickup is Thursday 3:30-6pm at: the Cameron Art Museum, THE POD (located next to Dunkin Donuts on UNCW campus) or the Burgaw Historic Train Depot.

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

910-622-6046. PORT CITY SWAPPERS Port City Swappers is a monthly food and beverage swap where members of a community share homemade, homegrown, or foraged foods with each other. Swaps allow direct trades to take place between attendees, e.g., a loaf of bread for a jar of pickles or a half-dozen backyard eggs. No cash is exchanged, and no goods are sold. Diversify your pantry and go home happy and inspired while meeting your neighbors! facebook. com/PortCitySwappers.

FOOD NOT BOMBS To provide free Vegan and Vegetarian meals to the hungry. By sharing food we start a revolution. Food is a right, not a privilege.

All our food is grown in the Food Not Bombs garden, and donated by local businesses, restaurants, farms, and people. Anyone can donate, and if you are unable to donate food, then donating your time is enough. Monthly meetups. www.foodnotbombs.net WILMINGTON WINE SHOP Join us to sample five new delicious wines weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fret, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a fridge full of craft and micro-brews. 605 Castle St. 910-202-4749. www.wilmingtonwine.net.

NONI BACCA WINERY Tasting room open seven days a week, 10am9pm (Mon-Sat) and 12-5pm (Sun.). Taste a flight of 6 or 9 wines; over 70 wines made on premise to sample at any time, served by the glass or the bottle. â&#x20AC;˘ Thurs.-Sat.: Specials at the bar on glasses and bottles of wine that run all day, but the crowd begins to gather around 7pm. Craft beer selection, too. We also make special label wines for weddings, corporate gifting, birthdays, reunions, or any event. 910-397-7617. CAPE FEAR WINE AND BEER Beer Church: Purchase select beer and keep your glass for free. 1st Mass starts, 1pm; 2nd Mass , 8pm Free. â&#x20AC;˘Â Beer Flights, Massage and Monday Night NitroMassage Monday: 5-8pm, $10 for 10 minutes with our licensed therapist, Josh Lentz. Beer Flights: nine 5 oz samples for $18. â&#x20AC;˘ Monday Night Nitro: $1 off nitrogen pours. Free. â&#x20AC;˘Â BYOT (Bring Your Own Trivia): The next wave of pub trivia. Prizes include gift certificates to Chopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deli, Memory Lane Comics, and Browncoat Theatre & Pub, as well as beer from us. $10 pitchers: Bartenderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice. All day. Free wine tasting: from 5-7 PM, with two whites and two reds. Free â&#x20AC;˘Â Beer Infusement Thurs.: Come see what ingredients Randall the Enamel Animal is enhancing upon delicious beer. Free.

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