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EVENT OF THE WEEK Saturday, April 5th, 7:30 p.m.

Statewide Star Party

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

Join the Cape Fear Museum and other community partners in kicking of the 2014 North Carolina Science Festival. The free event gives locals the opportunity to enjoy a laser-guided tour of the Moon and constellations, meet a professional meteorologist, and view digital displays of how the Moon affects tides on Earth. There will also be free raffles. The event takes place at Carolina Beach State Park.

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Cinematic Journey p. 26 Spurred by a desire to generate stronger bonds within and outside of the local Jewish community, Wilmington’s first annual Jewish Film Festival will take place this weekend. Housed by Thalian Hall, the event will take viewers through a culutral journey that spans from Israel to WWII Czech Republic to WWII France. The cinematic celebration will embody food, fun, and discussion. Tickets are $15-$32, available at www.thlianhall.com.

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ast week’s column of reminders for local action got a fascinating amount of response. What surprised me was the number of people who had no idea what was going on with the Cape Fear River—or that our river watch was making headlines. So, I got in touch with our river keeper, Kemp Burdette, to see if he would answer some additional questions. Though there was a crack in a dam, he made the time, thankfully.

Cape Fear River Watch (CFRW) exists for one reason only: to protect the river. The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority issued a statement last week that our drinking water was not impacted by the coal ash spill near Raleigh.

Still, one does have to wonder how that can include the illegal and heretofore unknown pumping into the river? Just to re-cap: Riverwatch made national news a few weeks ago trying to get answers about the coal ash ponds, and were prohibited from proceeding on a public waterway by a sheriff’s deputy, who was sent out to protect the interest of Duke Energy. The video is currently on the front page of their website, www.capefearriverwatch.org.

KB: Coal ash is what’s left over after burning coal—the parts that don’t combust. Typically, it’s very high in heavy metals, such as arsenic, selenium, lead, thallium, manganese, iron, chromium, etc. CFRW is concerned about coal ash for a number of reasons: 1. The coal ash ponds at the Sutton Plant in New Hanover County and the Cape Fear Plant in Chatham County contaminate ground water.

The ponds (pits is really a better word) are not lined, and the coal ash is continually leeching into the groundwater. Many people in North Carolina drink groundwater, either from private wells or from municipal groundwater wells.

2. The threat of a catastrophic failure like what we saw on the Dan River will remain as long as these ponds remain on our waterways.

3. Sutton Lake is also highly contaminated with selenium, according to 2013 research out of Wake Forest, by an internationally recognized expert on selenium impacts on fish. Sutton Lake is a public fishing lake managed by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. People fish in that lake almost every day, and I know for a fact that many people eat those fish they catch.

encore (e): There’s a crack in a dam—which one; where? And is this a bad thing?

Kemp Burdette (KB): Yes, one of the five high-hazard dams at the Cape Fear Steam Station cracked. This is a retired coal fired plant owned by Duke Energy and located in Chatham County, right where the Deep and Haw rivers merge to form the Cape Fear.

e: How did you find out about the pumping?

KB: We sent a photographer up in a plane to photograph the area prior to making a trip to collect samples. The photographer caught Duke in the act of illegally discharging 61 million gallons of coal ash wastewater. In a way, it was just dumb luck.

e: Tell us a little about coal ash and why CFRW is so concerned.

e: What does it mean for our drinking water?

Cape Fear River Watch makes national news from Duke Energy’s coal ash scandal By: Gwenyfar Rohler

Above: It’s going to take a lot of work to get the devastated parts of the river contaminated by coal ash, dumped from Duke Energy, clean again. Courtesy of Cape Fear River Watch

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KB: That’s a great question—and it’s not just our drinking water. A number of towns/counties/entities get their drinking water from the Cape Fear, below the coal ash ponds at the Cape Fear Plant, including Sanford, Lillington, Dunn, Harnett County, Fayetteville (and Fort Bragg), New Hanover County, and much of Brunswick County. These water-treatment plants have varying degrees of treatment technology. Duke illegally discharged that 61 million gallons secretly over two months’ time.

The treatment plants had no idea—they weren’t looking for heavy metals. e: What can we do to stop it?

KB: We have to remove these leaking ponds from our state’s waterways and place the ash in lined and capped landfill facilities. e: How does this relate to the Dan River and to West Virginia?

KB: Well, imagine what a disaster like Dan River would do to our downtown and riverwalk, our beaches (remember, the river empties into the Atlantic at Bald Head Island), our shellfish, and our finfish. Imagine what would happen if half a million people had their drinking water contaminated—that’s almost twice as many as in West Virginia. e: How worried should we be?

KB: We should be worried, and for a couple of reasons. Mainly, Duke Energy is consistently operating in ways that can only be described as criminal. They secretly and illegally pumped toxic wastewater into drinking water supplies, and they failed to get the required permits. They are contaminating groundwater at every single Duke facility in North Carolina (14 in all with a total of 37 coal ash ponds).

As well, NC DENR [North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources] has failed to hold them accountable. The agency that is supposed to protect the environment and people of NC has decided that taking care of customers is their main priority. By customers, they mean industry, not the people of NC.

e: Impacts economically?

KB: Also huge. The chemical spill in West Virginia left 300,000 people unable to drink or even bathe in their water and had a $61 million impact on the local economy. The economic impact from the Dan River spill is expected to exceed $70 million. e: What has happened since the piece ran on MSNBC? KB: First, the assertion that we were trespassing by Duke was and is ridiculous. Here is the letter we received from the Chatham County Sheriff a couple of days after being told to leave the water, the public trust water, by the sheriff’s deputy: Thanks for meeting me earlier today in reference to the interaction of my deputy, the riverkeepers, and Duke Energy staff last week.

As you know, on March 13, 2014, a deputy was dispatched to Duke Energy (Cape Fear Coal Plant) in Moncure reference a trespassing call.

The deputy dealt with several issues including, “Are occupants in a boat, on canal waters, on private property, trespassing?”

My deputy having limited information at hand—made a decision that in his opinion harmed neither side and kept the peace.

Since, we consulted with Jep Rose—the county attorney—about conflicting interpretations of property rights and water rights.

At this point in time with the information currently available, Mr. Rose has advised us to consider the canal waters to be a publicly navigable waterway. Again, thank you for meeting with me this afternoon and I appreciate your friendship and working relationship.

Sincerely, Sheriff Richard. H. Webster Chatham County Sheriff’s Office

e: What sort of long-term health impacts are we really talking about?

KB: The health impacts of long-term exposure to heavy metals are significant, especially to developing bodies (fetuses, nursing children, and children under 18). When you mix heavy metals, the risks are even higher.

Other updates include the revelation by Duke that the dam had developed a crack.

Interestingly, we have photos of the crack that are clearly recognizable from a plane flying hundreds of feet in the air and somehow NC DENR inspectors missed the crack, while practically standing on top of it to photograph the ponds during the inspection initiated by our photographs.

We also have the results from the samples we took the day that was featured on “The Rachel Maddow Show.” They are very, very bad.

e: Impacts to wildlife and the ecosystem?

KB: Huge. Sutton Lake is a great example.

Selenium levels in the lake are very high and the impacts to fish are staggering. A well-known selenium expert estimates that selenium kills over 900,000 blue gill (a fish) in Sutton Lake annually. That’s just one species; other species are impacted, and the numbers would be similar. In the 1970s coal ash wiped out 19 of 20 fish species in Belews Lake, in Stokes County.

When I say wiped out, I mean extirpated—local extinction.

e: Are we still worried about Titan?

KB: Yes. And we are still fighting very hard to stop Titan. The connection to coal is very clear.

Titan plans to burn coal, and they will create coal ash just the way Duke’s plants do. The difference is that Titan will have a long list of additional impacts, including wetlants destruction, potential groundwater contamination, lowering the water table in our aquifers, serious air pollution with health impacts, traffic impacts, and, of course, catastrophic impacts on the NE Cape Fear ecosystem.

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a skill! Everybody can do it. All you have to do is take another step.”

Thank you, Joe Six-Pack. I think I’ll gas up the engine, hit the accelerator and practice making NASCAR left turns. Then, I’ll hook up the XBox and zap a zillion bad guys from the comfort of my recliner. After that, I’ll box up the running shoes, beer-up, and learn how to hit that nasty slow-pitch curveball. Those are skills only a few have mastered since the cosmos began some 6,000 years ago on a farm in Iowa.

That’s all it takes? Is to take another step?

If perseverance were as prevalent as Joe Six-Pack seems to believe, who would need Prozac? Finding a way to take another step when weighted down with our modern afflictions and addictions isn’t easy. It’s a mistake to dismiss not one but two core survival skills in one breath. We’re not trees. Our evolutionary survival depends on movement. This is true even as we become more sedentary, diabetic,

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ome people wake up every day to fight the good fight: good versus evil, black versus white, Democrat versus Republican. Armageddon is coming. If you’re not for us, you’re against us. I’m more inclined to wake up, lace ‘em up and go for a run. For some people, life is more a journey than a battle; less combat, more cardio. When there’s a battle, it’s finding the heart to take another step.

I told my friend Joe Six-Pack, the company softball player, that I started off my spring by running the Wrightsville Beach Marathon. This event is fast becoming a Wilmington tradition. Race director and 2014 Myrtle Beach Marathon winner Tom Clifford has grown his Without Limits coaching/fitness business and developed a local event to fit the community.

He’s helping to put spring in a lot of people’s step. There are distances to suit every fitness level. The race’s timing near the first day of spring gives people a good reason to stop eating Christmas cookies and stick with their New Year’s resolutions. As Wrightsville Beach and “Mayfaire Shopping City” are beginning to understand, the event is good for local

business. I told Joe a few of my Wilmington Roadrunner friends even got to jog a few miles with the invited speaker, Frank Shorter.

Joe Six-Pack looked puzzled, “Who’s he shorter than?”

“No one,” I said. “9/11 wasn’t the beginning of terrorism, and last year’s Boston Marathon bombing wasn’t the first modern major athletic event affected by tragedy. The 1972 Munich Olympics, the first in Germany since the 1936 games, were supposed to highlight how sane we’d all become since Hitler. Instead of ‘Die Heiteren Spiele’ (the Happy Games), 11 Israeli athletes were massacred. Quite a dilemma.

What to do? Quit? We chose to take a breath, begin to mourn, and then take another step.

Frank Shorter won the marathon on the last day of the games. He and the legendary Steve Prefontaine made distance-running cool.”

“Who?” Joe asked.

“Stream the movie, ‘Without Limits,’” I shook my head. “I’m tired. I jogged a few miles with my cousin, Scott, as he completed the inaugural Cape Fear Badwater Ultra-Marathon last weekend. Scott’s 50-miler helped fund treatment for a child struggling with cancer.”

My friend shook his head: “Shoot. Why run unless something is chasin’ you? It’s not even

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technologically dependent and, of course, depressed about it all. Our earliest hunters weren’t brilliant. They ran their prey into the ground: The Persistent Hunt. Then again, the combination of delay of gratification and determination is pretty smart. That’s called “GRIT” in the achievement literature. Even Einstein downplayed his natural genius in favor of his persistence, stating, “I’m not smarter, I just stay with problems longer.”

I’m taking another step on April 25th at Ashley High School, not so much because I love running but because I value persistence.

I’ll be part of the Wilmington Roadrunners Club contingent at this year’s Relay for Life. We’re helping “run cancer into the ground.”

If you’re not sure whether you can take another step toward any of your goals, I’ll share what Scott said during his journey around Bald Head Island, “There’s no minimum pace.”

Take a step.

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ertain bands encapsulate the daylight; that is, what it feels like to be drenched in sunshine with heat tasting your skin—a sure-fire promise of enlightenment.

Other groups can illustrate the nighttime. The after-hours when everything is uncertain, mysterious, and blanketed in tempting darkness. Fortunate Youth (FY) finds the balance. With jams that yearn to see daybreak and relaxed licks that provide release, FY casts an endless sunset across the horizon.

The South Bay reggae heroes formed in 2009 and took the scene by storm. They are currently in the running for a 2015 Grammy nomination, along with 50 other groups, for best reggae album. Con-

sisting of Dan Kelly (vocals), Travis Walpole (percussion), Jered Drasko (keys), Greg Gelb (bass/guitar), Corey Drasko (guitar/bass), and Jordan Rosenthal (drums), the group formed five years ago. They were at a birthday party for Jared Segawa, the band’s current manager. Rightfully so, he brought them all together. The six musicians, divided by two bands, agreed to form a reggaerock super group.

“We were thinking that we were so fortunate to have met each other and play music,” Kelly says of the band name. “But, in the bigger picture, FY aims to speak for everyone.”

FY believes music is something that lives on through generations and helps provide a youthful state of mind. Through three studio albums, FY has

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carved the innocent mind-set into stone.

From “Up-Lifted” (2009), to “Irie State of Mind” (2011), and the most recent, “It’s All a Jam” (2013), they promote positivity and unrestricted love.

“With every album we only try to expand our sound to create something new and different,” Kelly states. “We would like to think that every album has only grown musically, as we all continue to grow and learn as people.”

Their evolution plays an enormous role in getting along and keeping the peace. Although a relatively young band, the members of FY have been in multiple groups.

They realize that collaborative communication is imperative. With six talented people making up the band, they thrive on respect, honesty, and trust.

But their main mantra? “No matter how hard things get in life,” Kelly covets, “you have to always stay positive, work hard, and never give up.”

Like every band, FY experiences ups and downs, but they recognize what it takes to work together. They know how to revel in the highs. This sentiment is reflected in their repertoire.

Also, they don’t hide their warm regards for marijuana. Their albums consist of spreading the love and bud like wildfire, and sharing these life experiences with

friends. “Farmer,” featuring Juan Rios, off “Irie State of Mind,” speaks of the medicinal agriculturalist—the sharecropper who serves as the marijuana doctor and prescribes it. The song’s from the viewpoint of the “patient.”

“Tell me, Mr. Farmer/you know just what to do/Now I don’t think you know/ all the things I’m running through,” Kelly sings.

The use of reverb and a played-out introduction helps captivate the listener. “Burn One” also focuses primarily on using the strong-smelling herb to relax: “You know that sensi relieves my mind,” Kelly adds.

But FY doesn’t just dwell on the stoner outlook, they constantly reflect on the natural high that exists between two souls.

“Love is the Most High” suggests such a feeling which cannot be exceeded. It reflects on the past and addresses how one feels after losing their love. The sensual jam, “Sweet Love,” is a reminder to be grateful for the special people in one’s life.

Although FY salutes Marley’s lyrics and the “irie” vibes, the influence of classicrock groups also prevail through their musicality. “Sweet Love” begins with a solo derived from Jimmy Page, and a chorus almost straight from the lips of Robert Plant, a la Zeppelin’s “All of My Love.”

“We appreciate and transmit to some

bands you wouldn’t expect,” Kelly reveals.

“Van Morrison, The Beatles … Motown.”

In songs like “Positive,” off their newest record “It’s All a Jam,” these traditional rock’ n’ roll tendencies rear their heads.

Adding to an expansive sound, the critically acclaimed album gives fans a heavy dose of reggae with a perfect mix of rock and synth.

FY sets out on their spring tour in support of “It’s All a Jam.” During their journey, they plan on releasing a new album.

“Dub Creations: Vol. 1” will be available on iTunes on Sunday, April 20th; it’s currently available for pre-order.

Their continued cultivation of new jams takes them higher into notoriety. They’ve recently landed several big festivals, including Wakarusa, Reggae in the Hills, Reggae in the Desert, Salt Lake City Reggae Fest, UCLA Jazz and Reggae Festival, and Uplift Festival, to name a few.

“On top of that, we have a big headline tour that is happening in the early fall across the whole country, and we cannot wait to announce who we are bringing with us,” Kelly says.

Though the band’s sights are set high, they never turn their nose up to a more personal affair, such as the one afforded

by Ziggy’s by the Sea. FY looks forward to their return to the Atlantic Coast, having

had a blast at the East Coast Cali Roots Festival last year, held on the riverfront.

“We love Wilmington and have only heard the best things about this venue,” Kelly says. “Big shows are always fun, but the smaller venues just create an intimate vibe that bigger venues have a lot of trouble trying to re-create.”

True to form, FY might even hang loose and get some surfing in if the swells suffice. “We were so pleasantly surprised to find out that it was a great surf spot,” Kelly adds.

DETAILS: Fortunate Youth Ziggy’s by the Sea • 208 Market St. Fri., April 4th Doors: 8 p.m., Show: 9 p.m.

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Wednesday, April 2

Bomb Night w/ DJ (9pm) —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.

Vinyl & Vine Wednesdays (5pm; Free) —Wilmington Wine Shop, 605 Castle St.

DJ Lord Walrus (9pm) —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.

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

DJ Hood (9pm; Free) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St.

Trivia Night (6:30pm; Free) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Brass Pelican, 2112 N. New River Dr.

Open Mic w/ Thomas and Oglesby (7pm; Free) —Half Time Sports Cafe, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.

Open Mic w/ Acoustic Tsunami (9pm; Free) —Cardinal Bands and Billiards, 5216 Carolina Beach Rd.; (910) 793-6000

Open Music Jam (7pm; Free) —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901-B Wrightsville Ave.

Open Mic Night (9pm; Free) —The Calico Room, 107 S Front St

Jammin’ with Jax (7pm; Free) —Jax Fifth Ave. Deli & Ale House, 5046 New Centre Dr.

Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.

Nutt House Improv Troupe (7pm) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832

DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St.

Ben & Heather (7pm; Free) —Sweet N Savory Pub, 2012 Eastwood Rd; (910) 6798101

Browncoat Karaoke (10pm; Free) —Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace Street

Fire and Drums (8pm) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; (910) 763-2223

Karaoke w/ DJ AMP (8pm; Free) —Locals Tavern, 6213-D Market St.

Chris James (10pm) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 3629666

Trivia Night Steve and DJ Maximum Miss (8pm; Free) —The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St.

Doug Stanhope (8pm; $25) —City Stage/Cape Fear Theatre Arts, LLC, 21 N. Front St.

Thursday, April 3

Open Mic Night Dennis Brinson (8pm; Free) —Locals Tavern, 6213-D Market St.

Thirsty Thursday w/ DJ (5pm) —The Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd.

Temple 5 and JSWISS CAYSO (8pm; $3) —The Calico Room, 107 S Front St.

Jazz Night (6pm; Free) —Atlanta Bread Company, 6886 Main St.

Karaoke (8pm; Free) —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive

ComedyNOW Wednesdays (8pm ) —TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th Street

The Almost Kings (9pm; $10 - $12) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market Street; (910) 769-4096 Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Bourbon Street, 35 N Front St.

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Umphreys McGee (6pm; $25-$30) —Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre, 1941 Amphitheater Drive; 910-341-7855 JAZZ AT CAM (6:30pm; $5-$12) —Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street; (910) 395-5999 Open Mic/Songwriters’ Night (7pm; Free) —Grinder’s Caffe, 5032 Wrightsville Ave. Karaoke (7pm; Free) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533 Thirsty Thursday Team Trivia (7pm; Free) —Whiskey Trail at the Creek, 4039 Masonboro Loop Rd. Geoff Morris and John Golden (7pm; $2) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; (910) 231-3379

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Druid Lord, Colossal Abyss, Swamp Raptor (8pm; Free; Metal) —Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S 42nd St.

Beach Billy Brothers (8pm) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533

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Open Mic Comedy Night (9pm; Free) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832

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Open Mic (9pm; Free) —Bottega Art Bar and Gallery, 208 N. Front St.

Robby Berry (8pm; Free) —Sweet N Savory Pub, 2012 Eastwood Rd; (910) 6798101

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Dearest We and Sidewalk Babes Pet Names, Carruthe and Sideproject (8pm) —Orton’s, 133 N Front Street

DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St.

Fortunate Youth, Signal Fire (9pm; $10 $15) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market Street; (910) 769-4096

DJ (9pm) —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.

DJ & Drag Show House/Techno (9pm; $5-$10) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.

Thirsty Thursday (9pm; Free) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

DJ (9pm) —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.

DJKAHUNA (9pm) —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St.

DJ Battle (9pm) —Level 5, 21 N. Front St.

Top 40 DJ (9pm; $5-$10) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.

Live Music (9pm) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832

Umphrey’s McGee After Party with Mac and Juice (9pm) —Orton’s, 133 N Front Street

J-Memory and Bad News Beers (9pm; $5) —The Calico Room, 107 S Front St

Browncoat Karaoke (10pm; Free) —Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St. Discotheque Thurs. with DJ’s DST and Matt Evans (10pm) —Pravda, 23 N Front St. DJ Lord Walrus (10pm; $3) —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave. Phil Bevilicaqua (10pm) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 3629666 Umphrey’s McGee After-Party Dubtown Cosmonauts, Groove Fetish (10pm; Free) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S Front St.

Yesterday’s Gravy, ESP (9pm; Free) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S Front St;

Clay Whittington (10pm) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 3629666

Live Music (9pm) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832

Browncoat Karaoke (10pm; Free) —Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace Street

Live Music and Drink Specials (5pm; free) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832

Karaoke (10pm; Free) —Katy’s Grill and Bar, 1054 S College Rd.

Live Piano with Clay Whittington (7pm; Free) —The Blind Elephant, 21 N Front St Unit F

Jason Marks —Hell’s Kitchen-Wilmington, NC, 118 Princess St.

The Ron Wilson Trio (8pm; Free) —Fermental, 7250 Market St.; (910) 821-0362

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A Bottle Volcanic and Our Blue Lights Grey Market, SOMOS, Heyrocco, and Astro Cowboy (8pm) —Orton’s, 133 N Front Street

DJ Battle (9pm) —Level 5, 21 N. Front St.

DJ Milk and DJ DST (10pm; Free) —Pravda, 23 N Front St.

Nutt House Improv Presents Catch 23 (8pm; $5) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832

Three of a Kind (8pm; Free) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533

Kyle Lindley & Den Brinson (10pm; Free) —Goat and Compass, 710 N 4th St.

DJ (5pm) —The Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd.

Montreal and California Guitar Trios (8pm; $18-$35) —Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, 310 Chestnut St.

Eduardo Somech (8pm; Free) —Fermental, 7250 Market St.; (910) 821-0362

DJ Techno/House (9pm; $5-$10) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.;

Friday, April 4

Three Dog Night (8pm; $25- $30) —Givens Performing Arts Center, 1 University Road; 910521-6287

Gary Mitchell Band (8pm) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; (910) 763-2223

Monica Hoelscher (9pm; Free) —Longstreet’s, 135 N. Front St.;

DJ Dr. Jones (10pm; $3) —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave

Friday Comedy Showcase (7pm) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832

Nutt House Improv Presents Catch 23 (8pm; $5) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832

Donna Merritt (9pm) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 3629666

DJ Alex A (10pm) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

Loose Wheel Bluegrass Jam (7pm) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; (910) 231-3379

Shake & Shag Beach Music Night (7:30pm; $3) —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.

DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St.

open mic night with DjBe (8pm) —Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr.; (910) 313-2738

Open Music Jam Hosted by Shannon Gilmore & Tommy Kaiser (7pm; Free) —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901-B Wrightsville Ave.

‘Thanks for the Music’ ABBA Tribute (7pm; $15-$20) —Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater, 315 North Chestnut Street

Saturday, April 5 Castle Street Block Party (10am; Free) —Wilmington Wine Shop, 605 Castle St. Celebrate our First Anniversary at Blue Surf Cafe (4pm; Free) —Blue Surf Cafe, 250 Racine Drive Faith Temple Concert (4pm; Free) —Faith Temple Church, 402 Minchew St. DJ (5pm) —The Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd. Overtyme (5pm; Free) —Sweet N Savory Pub, 2012 Eastwood Rd; (910) 6798101 Live Music and Drink Specials (5pm; free) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832 Jazz Piano with James Jarvis (7pm; Free) —The Blind Elephant, 21 N Front St Unit F; Travis Shallow (7pm; Free)

Yesterday’s Gravy ESP (9pm; Free) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S Front St. DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St.; VIllian, Damona Waits (9pm; Free) —Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S 42nd St. Browncoat Karaoke (10pm; Free) —Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace Street DJ Riz (10pm) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St. DJ Sir Nick Bland (10pm; $3) —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave. Groove Fetish (10pm; Free) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury Street Southern Trouble (10:30pm; Free; Rock) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd. The Fustics (10:30pm; Free; Americana) —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street Boba Funk —Hell’s Kitchen-Wilmington, NC, 118 Princess St.

Sunday, April 6 Acoustic Jazz Piano with James Jarvis (1:30pm; Free) —Old Books on Front Street, 249 N. Front St.

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Open Mic Night (9pm; Free) —Brass Pelican, 2112 N. New River Dr.

—Gabby’s Lounge, 1706 N. Lumina Ave. Great Speckled Bird Songfest (7pm; $15) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; (910) 231-3379

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Juke Joint Johnny & The Hurricanes (3pm; Free) —Buck Wild BBQ and Saloon, 29 Van Campen Blvd.

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Cape Fear Chorale Spring Concert (4pm; Free) —Minnie Evans Arts Center, 555 Halyburton Prky; Domonique Launey and Molly Hines (5pm; donation) —First Presbyterian Church, 125 South Third St.

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Satellite Bluegrass Band (6pm; Free) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; (910) 3992796

LIVE MUSIC

Meet the Composer: Eric Gould (7:30pm; $26) —Beckwith Hall, Cultural Arts Building, UNCW, 601 S. College Rd.; Sean O’Conner (8pm; $10) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832 DJ Battle (8pm; Free) —Fibber’s Public House, 1610 Pavillion Pl. Jazz Jam with Christopher Luther (8pm; Free) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S 5th Ave.

INDEPENDENT MUSICIAN: The Gary Mitchell Band will play the Juggling Gypsy on Saturday, March 5th at 8 p.m. Courtesy Photo —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc.

Tyler Perry’s Chill Beats Lab (10pm) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; (910) 763-2223 Browncoat Karaoke (10pm; Free) —Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St.

Open Mic w/ Thomas and Oglesby (7pm; Free) —Half Time Sports Cafe, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.

Monday, April 7

Open Music Jam (7pm; Free) —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901-B Wrightsville Ave.

Open Jam Monday (7pm) —Carolina Bands and Billiards, 5216 Carolina Beach Rd.

Jammin’ with Jax (7pm; Free) —Jax Fifth Ave. Deli & Ale House, 5046 New Centre Dr.

Fruity Oaty Bars (7:30pm; Free) —Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St.

Nutt House Improv Troupe (7pm) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832

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

ComedyNOW Wednesdays (8:00 pm) —TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.

Open Mic Night (8pm; Free) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; (910) 763-2223

Live Sketch Comedy Show (8pm; $3) —TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.

Laura McLane (9pm) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 3629666

Karaoke w/ DJ AMP (8pm; Free) —Locals Tavern, 6213-D Market St.

Open Mic (9:30pm; Free) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe & Hookah Bar, 1612 Castle St. Browncoat Karaoke (10pm; Free) —Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St.

Tuesday, April 8 Indie Music Night (8pm) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; (910) 763-2223 DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St. College Night Karaoke (10pm; Free) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 3629666 Browncoat Karaoke (10pm; Free) —Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St. Open Mic Night (10pm Free) —Katy’s Grill and Bar, 1054 S College Rd. Pub Wars Team Trivia (8pm) —Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr.; (910) 313-2738

Wednesday, April 9 Vinyl & Vine Wednesdays (5pm; Free) —Wilmington Wine Shop, 605 Castle St.

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Trivia Night (6:30pm; Free) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

Jokes ‘N’ Smoke (9pm; $4) —Arabian Nights Hookah Bar, 3021 Market St.

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Mishka and Sarah Blacker (9pm; $14 - $16) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market Street; (910) 769-4096 Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Bourbon Street, 35 N Front St. Bomb Night w/ DJ (9pm) —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.

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Open Mic Night (9pm; Free) —The Calico Room, 107 S Front St. Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St. Dylan Linehan (9pm) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 3629666 DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St.; Browncoat Karaoke (10pm; Free) —Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St.

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DJ Hood (9pm; Free) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St.

Open Mic w/ Acoustic Tsunami (9pm; Free) —Cardinal Bands and Billiards, 5216 Carolina Beach Rd.; (910) 793-6000

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DJ Lord Walrus (9pm) —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave

Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Brass Pelican, 2112 N. New River Dr.

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Three artists’ works culminate in ‘Silver Linings’ exhibit By: Sarah Richter

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he idiom “every cloud has a silver lining” implies that even on the rainiest, worst day, there is something positive yet to come. All of the arts have a power to comfort, inspire, and restore a sense of hope. Music, literature, poetry, and paintings, just to name a few, distinctly capture our experiences and emotions.

Compounding on the power of art and its infusing of an optimistic perspective, the current show at ACME Art Studios, entitled “Silver Linings,” features the work of Wilmington native Michelle Connolly, Destry Sparks from Greenville, NC, and Karl Mullen from Massachusetts.

After meeting Mullens in 2009 and Sparks last year, Connolly felt their work had a strong connection. Their playful abstract styles shared a spirit of creative improvisation, which lended itself to the show’s title, “Silver Linings”—also a title of a song written by Mullens.

“I like the positive connotation of this title,” Connolly states. “And it speaks to the creative spirit and the way that art has the power to restore hope and optimism.”

Connolly’s abstract, mixed-media works represent her creative openness and ingenuity. British born, by way of Australia, Connolly has been living and working in Wilmington since the 2000s. She’s also helped transform Wilmington into a destination spot for artists. Connolly serves as president of the No Boundaries Interantional Artists Colony, which brings a plethora of artists worldwide to Bald Head Island each fall to partake in a residency wherin they’re focused only on creating art.

Of her own work in “Silver Linings,” Connolly notes, “The way I work is free and open to experiment. I invite in the new and celebrate the positive energy from my creative output. A silver lining is what I see in my work—the potential of all creation to move to another work.”

Viewing her art is a visual progression, like a train that doesn’t stop moving, of her creative process and consciousness. Never afraid of change and evolution, Connolly’s art contains dynamo color and whimsy Official almost always.

Partner Mullens is of a Dublin-born artist and musi-

acters. “He scoured the cosmos with a great sense of duty and elevated consciousness,” Sparks notes.

“Sounds like the ultimate art hero to me!”

His grandfather, Irvin Fulcher, was a wellknown traditional duckdecoy carver from Stacy, NC. “I think seeing raw blocks transform into abstract-yet-reallife-inspired creatures had a big impact on me,” Sparks states.

He admits his process becomes heavily influenced by chance.

He hunts for the abnormal or anything that piques his intrigue— whether found embedded in a gravelly road or beyond the trees of

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cian, but has since lived across the pond in the U.S. Currently, he resides in Williamstown, MA. With no formal training, Mullens has developed his own approach and methods of painting. Mullens has a unique vocabulary and works outside the boundaries of conventional art. Brush strokes don’t necessarily show up in Mullens’ work; he literally uses his hands as a tool of direct impact.

His abstract style has been described by the Irish Times as, “raw, direct and sometimes unsuitable, but there is plenty of ‘guts’ underneath the outwardly ‘hot’ manner there is a balancing cool streak.”

Using anything and everything, from paper to automobile hoods, toilet paper to receipts to parking tickets, his canvas becomes something recognizable to the common eye. He uses raw powdered pigment, walnut oil and wax medium to create paint. Based on mythology, Irish poetry, and dreams, Mullens’ art translates itself into a world where anything is possible.

“I am as concerned with magic as I am with meaning,” he says. “I still cling to the notion that art can mean something, that the individual can mean something. That, beyond the social mask, art and art making are a vital and necessary activity.”

Destry Sparks is a Greenville-based artist, who is a self-described “art junkie,” constantly looking for work that pushes boundaries. With over 5,000 Facebook friends from around the world, who are artists and art directors, inspiration never lacks as she creates new contemporary artwork.

Having grown up in Beaufort, NC, Sparks’ imagination soared while reading comics—the Silver Surfer was always one of her favorite char-

nature.

“I find all kinds of things by chance, like when I got out of my van at a convenience store and saw a bottle cap smashed flat or a pine cone,” he explains. “On walks in the woods, I’ll see a stick with a graceful line. The world is full of amazing things that we usually don’t take time to notice.”

Sparks explores the commonalities between his found objects. Then, he allows them to lead his creative process. The outcome mirrors the tribal, almost outsider feeling, evoking a child-like imagination seen in Connolly’s work. The two artists met at the opening of “Assemblage” at ACME studios last year.

“Fritzi Huber and I had work exhibited in the same show at ECU’s Wellington B. Gray Gallery,” he tells. “So I came to visit. Michelle liked my work and felt it would be a good fit [for ‘Silver Linings’]. I’m really excited about seeing our work together.”

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Retaining Power: UNCW closes season with theatre of the absurd’s ‘Ubu Rex’

e: Any insight into the 2014-15 year at UNCW? EW: 2014-15 is going to be an epic year in the world of UNCW theatre. In addition to the hiring of a new chair in Tom Salzman from Western Carolina University, and a new scenic and lighting designer, Randall Enlow, from Pacific University, we are putting a season together that exemplifies what it means to be a university theatre program. We open with Moleire’s “Doc-

tor in Spite of Himself Adapted by Arne Zaslov.”

Dr. Paul Castagno directs “Middletown” by Will Eno. The third show will be “Hamlet” as directed by our Shakespearean scholar and master Christopher Marino. To finish the season, we are doing something I consider groundbreaking: “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead,” under my direction using the same cast as “Hamlet.”

Needless to say, the department and university community is abuzz.

DETAILS: Ubu Rex Apr. 3rd-6th and 10th-13th, 8 p.m.; Sun. matinee, 2 p.m.

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EW: The set is designed by our visiting scenic and lighting designer Pegi Amundsen-Marshall.

She has created a set with surprises at every turn and [is] an absolute joy to [with which to] work. The implementation by Max Lydy and our students is superb. As for costuming, I am so lucky to work with the best and most creative costume designer in the southeast in Mark Sorensen. He painstakingly has created costumes that will help clarify and tell the story that Jarry created. We are so lucky to have him, and I love collaborating with him. Natalie Smith is a wizard as our prop mistress. I just keep throwing ideas out there, and she keeps making it happen.

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anywhere else in town and have an opportunity to watch young artists develop over a four-year period. I think it’s exciting and what makes what NCW will be closing their 2013-14 sea- we are doing in middle of Wilmington so unique. son over the next two weekends with the theatre department’s final show of the e: What are the most difficult roles of the play year. Actor, director, and lecturer at UNCW, Ed and how are the thespians working through Wagenseller, will be directing “Ubu Rex,” based them? on Alfred Jarry’s 1896 surrealist play “Ubu Roi.” EW: The role of Ubu is ridiculous. The text deAfter the show opened in Paris over a century mands, coupled with the physical requirements, ago, riots broke out in the middle of the streets make this one of the most demanding roles I’ve because of the scandal present in the play. seen an actor tackle. Gary T. Moore is playing While today’s more shock-proof society will the title role, and I am having so much fun watchview it among the first of the theatre of the ab- ing him struggle, develop, and make discoveries surd, “Ubu Rex” manages to ask timeless ques- of the demands of the role. tions about the normalcy of the human condition Make no mistake. This is an ensemble piece. and its parallel behavior. Following shiesty and There is a cast of 10 playing multiple roles durshifty forms of retaining power and governing, the ing our 60-to-70-minute production. They are on show’s comedy centers around Papa Ubu, who stage almost the entire time and are responsible is instigated by his wife to murder the royal family for telling the story. They are discovering that of Poland in order to take over the reign. Yet, at this style of theatre is far more demanding than the heart of the story are themes recognizable a traditional production. I’m not sure they were today: greed, power, vanity, and stupidity. expecting what we threw at them.

We spoke with Ed Wagenseller about the opening of the student production and what to e: Who are your professional leaders on this expect in the closing of the season. production; what are they bringing to the table?

What have the students learned from them durencore (e): Tell me why you chose “Ubu Rex” ing this process? to end the season. What kind of effect did this EW: This production is all students. One of the show have on you when you first saw it? most vital aspects to the production, other than Ed Wagenseller (EW): I heard of the play and its the normal costume, sets, and lights, has been importance in the world of absurdist and contro- the dramaturgical additions, like assistant dramaversial theatre. I had never read or seen a pro- turgical student Kristina Auten under the guidduction. The play was chosen by and approved ance of Dr. Charles Grimes. Dramaturgs don’t by the full-time faculty, primarily because it sup- get the credit they deserve, but it was Kristina ports our mission of university theatre. Our job and Charles that opened up the world of the play is to expose the students to all styles of theatre with the research conducted on author Alfred in a four-year period, and this production serves Jarry. I am very thankful for their hard work. that mission.

Also, the style of acting and performance re- e: This show involves scandal and “shock quired in “Ubu Rex” is unlike anything we teach value,” yes? Would you say it still maintains a in the classroom, which is dominated by Stan- sense of timelessness despite it being over a islavky/Hagen/Meisner/Boleslavsky/Strasberg century old? realism. This show forces an energy that goes EW: No—the Internet got rid of shock along time far beyond realism and, in fact, does not accept ago. Besides, there is nothing you can do onnaturalism. It takes the naturalistic style of acting, stage to shock me personally. If a theatre comand tosses it to the floor, [trampling] over it re- pany wants to shock me with a production, then peatedly. In short, naturalism and realism styles do something that moves me. We aren’t trying to of acting just do not carry the energy or text of shock; we are not trying to change the world. We the show. will let the audience decide what this play means to them. If they wish to take away that this play e: What makes this a good “learning produc- is anti-capitalism, pro-socialism, or vice-versa, tion” for students and entertaining one for the that’s on them. community? I don’t recall this having been I’m trying to make a play work in a modern done in ILM; is this a premiere? world using highly simple and yet stylized theatriEW: I do not know of another theatre company cal techniques in both body and voice. I refuse crazy enough to do “Ubu Rex.” The demands of to shove a message down the audience’s throat. the cast and crew are extreme, and the title isn’t It makes me nuts. Audiences are smarter than a big draw. Let’s face it: Popular titles put butts we think. in the seats. We are offering a different product where the public gets works they can’t find e: What about set design, costuming, lighting,

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A Subconscious Experience: “Severe” succeeds in creating a revealing portrait of the human mind By: Gwenyfar Rohler

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rowncoat Pub and Theatre continues to provide emerging playwrights with a laboratory to present and refine new material. Their current offering is “Severe,” an experimental avant-garde trip through the human subconscious written by Ron Hasson. The Browncoat proves a natural venue for a script like this, having been chosen to produce the world premiere of three of Leonard Melfi’s unfinished works.

Like a dream, performers move through vignettes with repetitious dialogue and images that contrast with speech. It is actually the closest thing I’ve ever seen onstage to replicate how the human-mind actually dreams. There are no named characters per se, rather the performers are constantly morphing into each other and archetypes of each other. Some scenes repeat with slight variations, and some characters take us into monologues. Like dreams, things meld and re-form. Just when the audience thinks they have the hang of it, the

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subconscious throws a curve ball. It is actually an exceptionally well-conceived and executed demonstration of the human subconscious and its imagery.

Fourteen performers trade roles, create furniture, walls, blood, and telescopic stories that unfold on each other. Part of the conceit of the show is that perhaps this dream state is an experiment being performed upon the subject: the audience. Or, is it the playwright himself? One could argue that the central character played by Brandy Jones, Josh Baily, Andrew Liguori, and Abby Winner are the many faces of Hasson, or the audience confronting each other.

Brandy Jones, Dave Bollinger, and Lori Winner comprise a befuddled and concerned triad that might be the authors id, ego, and super-ego. Winner’s sweet, eager friendliness contrasts sharply with Bollinger’s more aggressive and assertive aspects—both of which only amplify Jones’ desire to keep her head down and not be noticed. It is a bit off-kilter to see such a curvy and sexy woman as Jones in a man’s suit, but the unexpected seems to be what Hasson, also the play’s director, is trying to acclimate his audience to. Jones does give a convincing performance as Hasson’s superego and leaves the audience with chills, and maybe an upset stomach after the “nightmare” portion of the dream; here, she narrates an unnecessary rape and death. Contrasted with Josh Baily—the perpetrator in the nightmare, who becomes Hasson’s most clear narrative voice for twin scenes about ideas of narrative structure in the human experience—Jones is someone for whom the audience feels empathy.

Viewers want to hold Baily at arm’s length.

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mance from Bailey, and he delivers.

Relative newcomer Andrew Ligouri also turns in a notable performance sharing part of the triumvirate of Jones and Abby Winner.

His tall, lanky frame bends and maneuvers in ways that are not only descriptive but surprising. At one point Bailey hads him literally bent over backward from his knees, with his tophalf almost lying on the ground. His palpable fear and anxiety at encountering Bailey are response-inducing for the audience.

But it is perhaps Abby Winner as the child version of “the subject” that appears most striking. The subject (Hasson or the audience) who is having this dream grapples with, among other things, coming to terms with one’s own ability to inflict violence, either intentionally or

unintentionally. Winner’s outward appearance of a sweet, innocent, beautiful, young girl belies her performance as one who is finding unwanted self-knowledge and personal evolution. It is a very mature performance for an actress with much of her life still ahead of her.

Featured performances aside, “Severe,” like your unconscious mind, really is an ensemble production. Watching the entirety of the cast form tableaus and the entire shifting, morphing visual strata that the sleeping mind has sunk to is truly stunning. Hasson’s ability to communicate his vision to his cast, and have everyone create something on this scale, must be commended.

Dave Bollinger’s sound effects really enhance the experience from heart beats via Thomas Winner to the underscoring of the REM sleep cycles. They are biological and evocative without detracting from the action onstage.

Richard Blaylock’s lighting design begins very faint and cloudy, setting the tone for the hazy, dreamlike state that is essential for creating this piece. Light, or illumination, becomes an increasingly important currency for the players onstage, and Blaylock’s work interacts with them in unexpected but gratifying ways.

Experimental theatre is a tough-sell box office-wise; it is just not for everyone. Theatregoers who need or want a concrete plot, bigproduction vales from costumes and sets, or dance numbers with a live band will not find that here. However, to experience art that pushes the envelope and explores deeper questions of the human experience, lin up. “Severe” had a good-sized audience its first weekend and might even sell out its second.

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Envisioning Visions:

Visions will showcase the work of undergraduate students from across the globe By: Christian Podgaysky

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giant lecture hall filled with laptop screens and the illumination of cellphones, as a professor’s words reverberate off the walls largely characterizes most people’s perception of a college class.

Yet, the class that puts together the Visions Film Festival and Conference at UNCW stands apart from the rest.

The fourth annual festival, which will be held this Friday, April 4th, thrives due to the attention it affords the untapped market of the undergraduate student. Operated almost soley by undergras, Visions is one of the only film festivals across the nation that hosts films and papers completed by students. Visions revels in the fact that it celebrates inexperience by giving novice cinema enthusiasts a platform to gain introductory insight into presenting work at a festival.

Shannon L. Silva—a filmmaker who took home the moniker for Best Local Independent Film for her documentary, “It’s a Girl Thing,” in last year’s encore reader’s poll—serves as the advising faculty member for Visions.

She’s one of the few professors who truly understands her role in students’ lives—prepping them for the real world. And she takes it seriously.

Silva pitched the course to department heads when she was first hired by UNCW in 2006. “I was inspired by a similar course at Humboldt University, and I wanted our version to be a year-long class experience where students run the whole show,” Silva explains.

“I’ve worked for film festivals and other nonprofit arts organizations since the early ‘90s. I have always loved the community energy that these sorts of projects bring out in people.”

The class began as a directed individual study. Silva would take four to six students and program a selection of screenings which would be shown at Wilmington’s Cucalorus Film Festival. The call for entries was limited to UNCW students; however, the class quickly showed promise and became its own entity.

Taking place at Lumina Theater in the Fisher Student Center on UNCW’s campus, a keynote address by Canadian film scholar Kiva Reardon will inaugurate the 2014 event.

Having graduated with a master’s degree in film studies from the University of Toronto, Reardon now operates Cléo Journal, a quarterly online publication. Also an active member of the Alliance of Women Film Journalists, Cléo focuses of feminist perspectives in film.

Visions then will take attendees through a block of scholarly presentations, wherein students from across the nation will showcase

their work in film theory. With entries ranging from an exploration of the burgeoning police procedural drama to a paper that delves into the musical underpinnings in Orson Welles’ “The Lady From Shanghai,” the block boasts students from the University of Florida to the University of Michigan. Another afternoon conference block will include presentations from local students Tyler Davis, Dallis Frie Covey, and Caleb Andrew Ward, the winner of this year’s Best Local Independent Film, “Children of Salt,” in encore’s reader’s poll.

Two film blocks will course throughout the day. Among programming will be an international animated short, “Pandy.” Directed by Matúš Vizár, it hails from the Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. Visions will also feature “Win or Lose,” a short documentary which chronicles the infamous Amendment One (which also screened at the Cucalorus last November).

Joining the ranks will be two documentaries made by UNCW films students. Nathalie Forutnel will exhibit “A Reel Farewell,” which examines the demise of the use of celluloid film projection. Eliza Bryan will show “Marsh Woodwinds,” a film that profiles an eclectic instrument repair shop.

Visions’ charm comes in its prioritization of not only featuring the work of filmmakers and scholars but also ensuring the artists responsible participate in question-and-answer sessions and networking opportunities. “We want to foster relationships that go beyond our little niche here in Wilmington,” hospitality coordinator Zoe VanderPloeg states.

In order to fund this event, a successful Indiegogo campaign raised a little over $2,000 last year. As well, sponsors such as Blue Surf Cafe, Wide Open Technologies, Cucalorus, the Austin Film Festival, Freaker, Intellect, and Screen Gems provided donations to make Visions possible. “[Our sponsors donations] to Visions allow us to give travel and lodging stipends to visiting filmmakers and scholars who we select to come to our event,” budgeting director Jill Kaszubski details.

Once the filmmakers are here, Visions provides a number of opportunities for attendees and featured guests to congregate together. The one-hour-one-take video relay race groups participants in teams, and asks them to create a film that lasts one minute and is done in a single take. This year’s theme: “The [blank] is ticking.”

A dessert reception will be held Friday evening with an after-party at Bourgie Nights.

Local band D&D Sluggars will play. “‘A Starry Night’ was an inspiration [for the after-party], but I wanted to take that and put a romanticized, rustic, NC twist on

it,”party-planner Ally Gold describes. “Manna and Bourgie Nights have been a huge help in making the after-party happen. We’ve [also] had large corporate sponsors, such as UNCW and Whole Foods, and local, solo business owners such as Emily Godsey, owner of Ego Amigo Dog Fashion and Accessories, help.

Tim White, from D&D Sluggers, is an amazing talent and supporter of Visions and always brings a fun and electric-vibe to his shows.”

Awards will be given during the after-party, including, Best Narrative Film, Best Documentary, Best Animation, and Best Experimental.

One filmmaker or scholar will be selected to receive the Visionary Award, representing a scholar who most exemplifies Visions’ mission. Audience choice awards will be dispensed to a filmmaker, scholar, and the winners of the one-hour-one-take contest.

New this year will be an award to honors the late local filmmaker and social advocate of Working Films, Robert West.

DETAILS

Visions Film Festival and Conference Friday, April 4th; Lumina Theater, UNCW Campus Keynote Address, 9 a.m.

First Conference Block, 10:15 a.m.

Video Race, 12:00 p.m.

First Film Block, 3:15 p.m.

Second Conference Block, 5:15, p.m.

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A Rich, Cultural Journey:

The first annual Wilmington Jewish Film Festival comes to Thalian Hall By: Christian Podgaysky

T

he iconic image of boats approaching Ellis Island filled with people from divergent backgrounds, who cling to dreams of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, resounds with almost all Americans. Preserving one’s heritage and imparting its significance is something special. A means to celebrate cultural roots comes in the form of artistry.

This week, the first annual Wilmington Jewish Film Festival takes hold of Thalian Hall, where attendees can revel in the rich cultural history and impressive cinematic innovations of the Jewish community. The event found its footing when a Wilmington newcomer, Beverly Schoninger, expressed her desire to create a film festival locally.

She pitched her idea to the United Jewish Appeal of Wilmington (UJA), and, for the first time, the organization—which typically distributes money to help the Jewish community in Israel and 70 other countries worldwide—decided to keep a small percentage of their raised funds as seed money for the project. The UJA also provided their event chair, Peggy Pancoe Roscoff, to aid in its development.

They first dipped their toes in the cinematic arena last October by hosting renowned filmmaker Michael Kantor and his documentary, “Broadway Musical: A Jewish Legacy.”

With a turnout of over 350 people—a figure that even astounded Thalian Hall affiliates— the festival was off to a good start. “I had people from my neighborhood, from my tennis team, and anywhere I went [tell] me how much they enjoyed the whole event,” Roscoff explains.

Roscoff proudly wears her Wilmington Jewish Film Festival button around town, and it never fails to be met with excitement

when people notice it. With over 700 local Jewish families affiliated with the Temple of Israel, the B’nai Israel Congregation, or the Wilmington Chabad congregation, as well as a host of others who aren’t tied to any specific congregation, the creation of such a cultural celebration is rejoiced. Festival planning has been long in the making. “[Programming was] a massive project as everyone, you can imagine, suggested films to [Bucky Stein and] the committee,” Roscoff explains. “Then, it was a process of getting screeners to see them all. As there are over 100 Jewish film festivals in the U.S., we also perused the catalogs to see what had been shown. [Beverly Schoninger and I ] attended the Jewish Film Presenters Conference in New York last June, and we were given many suggestions, as well as DVDs to bring back to view.”

A committee of seven screened and discussed over 50 films. The committee currently consists of Shelly Artin (co-chair), Carl Samet, Barbara Waxman, Arlene Burnes, Elaine Lathrop, Gayle Ginsberg, and Bucky Stein (co-chair). Over the past year, their immense dedication has resulted in the selection of four diverse and enlightening films.

The festival’s programming is designed to take attendees on a journey. On Thursday viewers will travel to Israel where two 13-year-olds, an Israeli and a Palestinian, realize they have been switched at birth in “The Other Son.” The film’s subject matter will obviously touch on the current tensions between the two nations. “[It will be] a major cultural journey for them and their families,” Roscoff informs.

On Saturday, festival-goers will be whisked away to World War II France with “For a Woman.” The drama will shed light on the experiences of a Jewish family.

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after the film’s close. “I would say we have a very rich cultural journey,” Roscoff proclaims.

While a celebration of cinema and perspectives from across the globe will embody the event, the coordinators wish to establish a heightened sense of community.

Receptions will follow the Thursday- and Saturday-night screenings. On Thursday traditional Jewish desserts will be available for attendees, and on Saturday a French dessert selection will be catered by Angie’s Catering. “The purpose of these receptions is to promote dialogue about the films among the attendees,” Roscoff says.

Folks can call the Thalian Hall Box Office or head over to their website to procure tickets. Thursday and Saturday screenings are $15, and the Sunday screenings cost $18 a piece or can be purchased for a $32 package rate.

DETAILS ning feature. Attendees will travel to the Czech Republic with “Nicky’s Family.” It details a man who secretly saved 669 Jewish children from extermination during the Holocaust. The screening is sponsored by Wilmington residents Alfred (a Holocaust survivor) and Anita Schnog.

“Fill the Void,” a film which explores the life of a Hasidic Jewish family, will close the festival. The film won seven Ophir Awards (the Israeli equivalent of the Oscars), including Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actress. Rama Burshstein stands out as the first orthodox Israeli woman to ever direct a feature film. As well, Chana Lieblich, the wife of a local rabbi, will introduce the film and curate a question-and-answer session

Wilmington Jewish Film Festival Thursday, April 3rd, 7:30 p.m.

“The Other Son” Saturday, April 5th, 8 p.m.

“For a Woman” Sunday, April 6th, “Nicky’s Family,” 3:30 p.m.

“Fill the Void,” 7 p.m.

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Not Different Enough:

reel to reel films this week

‘Divergent’ doesn’t live up to its title

Cinematique

By: Anghus

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ver since Harry Potter and “Twilight” became multi-billion-dollar franchises, the world of young adult fiction has been stripmined. A seemingly infinite number of potential film franchises have been launched from successful novels. They’re almost always books I have: 1. never heard of or 2. have no interest in. I mean, let’s be honest here. Most young adult fiction that gets picked for the film treatment is predictable tripe that exhibits familiar tropes. The target audience isn’t grown men for properties like “The Hunger Games.” It’s for teen and tween girls who don’t care if the movies contain welldeveloped characters or have plots that make a lick of sense. Young adult books tapped for film are the junk food of modern cinema.

I’m assuming there are levels here—that these movies contain good adaptations and bad adaptations. As a critic, it so often feels like grading stains: abstract smears of different colored mess across a thinly pulled piece of paper. I find them all equally terrible in their own way. There are the “Twilight” clones like “Vampire Academy” and “Mortal Instruments,” which play kissy-kissy with horror lore. Now, there are these wannabe “Hunger Games” clones that play around with dystopian sci-fi themes.

“Divergent” shows us a world with very specific rules. Society is broken up into factions based on virtues. At a certain age, people are sorted out and given a choice to join the faction best suited for them, or choose another. Once they’ve made that decision they’re done—and that’s what they do the rest of their lives. This scene stood out for me as I watched the film because it felt really familiar.

“Divergent” feels constructed from the creative palette of “The Hunger Games” and Harry Potter. There are scenes that screen like the bastard-child of the tribute selection or the sorting hat scene in “Sorcerer’s Stone.” Every beat, every moment of attempted tension, and every reaction feels borrowed—like I’m watching someone’s interpretation of a pre-existing piece of cinema. I had this weird feeling watching “Divergent” as I got watching Gus Van Sant’s remake of ‘Psyhco”: I’ve seen it done before, only a thousand times better. Even though it’s well filmed and stocked with some quality actors, we’ve been down this road before. Contrary to the definition of it’s title, my biggest criticism about “Divergent” is that it isn’t different enough.

At the heart of all these stories is a character (usually a girl) who feels different. The en-

STANDING DIFFERENT: Zoe Kravitz and Shailene Woodley star in the latest young-adult-novelturned-movie-franchise, ‘Divergent.’ Courtesy photo

tire series of events in the film is engineered to inform us how special they are. The “Twilight” films always spent a weird amount of time telling us how special Bella was; “Divergent has that same weird vibe.”

It also borrows the idea that the lead character in a movie about a dystopian future must have an unconventional name. “The Hunger Games” gave us Katniss. “Divergent” presents us with Tris. Unfortunately for viewers, Tris (Shaine Woodley) is a lot less Jennifer Lawrence and a lot more Kristen Stewart—a very average actress who spends most of the movie under-reacting to various stimuli. Like Bella, she often comes across as a passive witness to her own destiny.

I’m not saying there aren’t good, young adult stories out there; however, the film adaptations are becoming grating. It’s the same damn story in a slightly different package. The out-of-place girl discovers she’s not only unique but has a role in saving the whole word. The wallflower discovers she’s the super-powered prom queen. I don’t want this rant to seem just aimed toward the female protagonists. I started to loathe the Harry Potter movies after three or four installments because Harry was usually the dumbest character in the story. He would stumble from victory to victory and seemed to coast by on his legendary status of being “the one who lived.” Yet, his more resilient, educated

friends helped him figure out everything, really. Stories where the hero is immediately designated as “special” are kind of hollow because what did they do to earn their victories? Tris has this gift of being “divergent.”

Harry is the chosen one. Katniss gets through the murder world of “The Hunger Games,” without any blood on her hands. She’s the mockingjay because ... story reasons.

4/7-9: An official selection at Cannes, Telluride, and Toronto International Film Festivals in 2013 and winner of Best Actress (Berenice Bejo) at Cannes, “The Past” is one of the season’s best foreign films. Following a four year separation, Ahmad (Ali Mosaffa) returns to Paris from Tehran in order to finalize a divorce from his estranged wife Marie (Bejo) so she can marry her boyfriend (Tahar Rahim). Ahmad discovers the conflicting nature of Marie’s relationship with her teenage daughter Lucie (Pauline Burlet). Ahmad’s efforts to improve this relationship soon unveil a secret from their past. (PG13, 2hr 10min)

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Spanish Zest

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’ve come to believe that al fresco dining is the Rosetta Stone of the local restaurant industry. Put a few seats under the stars and an establishment will become an instant success. Thus, there was a good deal of hand-wringing in the foodie community when Mixto closed its doors for renovation last fall.

Now it has opened again, re-imagined as a second location for Bald Head Island’s Delphina Cantina.

Delphina Dos (get it?) boasts “authentic Spanish cuisine,” with some Mexican and Cuban flair, as opposed to the more heavily Mexican and Argentinan menu of its predecessor. However, for a menu heavy with nachos, quesadillas, and tacos, the difference is not clear immediately. Still, the food remains pretty good, and there always will be a market for tables with a view on the downtown riverwalk.

Opening with the grilled island chicken and shrimp, I admit to having no idea what constitutes “island chicken” but the skewers are quite tasty. Skewered chicken sounds simpler than it is.

Often dry and tough, it can be a surprisingly tricky test for a kitchen. Delphina Dos manages this dish nicely. With just the right touch of char on the edges and mild seasoning, the chicken tastes moist and delicious. Impressively, the shrimp maintains its firm texture.

That may not sound like much, but I assure you it is a remarkable feat of timing. Folks shouldn’t miss the pineapple remoulade on the side either. The cool, acidic bite of the fruit cut by the mayo makes a nice counterpoint to the briny shellfish.

The carnitas verde (“green pork”) comes as a fried pork burrito served with cilantro, onions, and a salsa of roasted tomatillos and chipolte. Topped with pepper jack cheese and served with the ubiquitous black beans and rice on the side, the dish is an instant classic. The pork itself is a masterpiece, fried crispy on the outside, with the oil keeping the inside juicy. Rich and flavorful, it is given a spicy finish by the salsa. I’m a sucker for anything with chipolte; the smoky pepper is an all-time favorite. And no one ever can go wrong with grilled onions.

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But here is where I must take exception to the changes made by Delphina Dos. Mixto became long known as a great haven for vegetarians. My inquiries at Delphina Dos fails.

Almost everything gets cooked in chicken stock, it seems. Conflicting answers arise with the beans; one server says they’re vegetarian while another claims they are cooked with pork. I can’t vouch for the beans either way, but the rice is definitely not vegetarian.

While my gushing language about fried pork suggests I’m not one to worry about vegetarian offerings, I still hate to see an establishment make hard turn away from its former audience. Good herbivorous items aren’t easy to come by in this town.

The churrasco—marinated skirt steak with chimichurri and plantains—comes with meat-laden beans and rice. It tastes even better than what I expected. A request for rare temperature transformed into a beautiful Pittsburgh rare (heated to a high temperature quickly, so it is charred on the outside and red inside). The smoky charcoal and bright meat, accented by garlicky chimichurri, tastes quite good. And grilled plantains are a rare treat.

The peach carlotta, a dessert with which I was unfamiliar, ends any meal here rather lovely. Lightly layered cake with syrupy peaches makes for a refreshing after-dinner treat. I might ask for a lighter hand with the whipped cream next time, which transforms the dessert more heavily than need be. Otherwise, it gets a thumbs-up.

The interior has not undergone a massive reconstruction. The bar is in the same place and looks largely the same. The biggest change is the absence of the giant Dia de los Muertos paintings. I may be in the minority on this, but I say good riddance. I had nothing against the paintings per se, but they were hardly appetizing.

I’d like to suggest for diners to pay attention to the innovative drinks. I might have overdone it on the blackberry margaritas, but how can anyone pass-up such a combination?

The berry sweetness mixed with the viciously tart tequila makes for quite a blend of flavors.

I’m glad to see that Delphina Dos is joining in the craft cocktail tradition of using fresh ingredients instead of a lot of store-bought stuff.

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Layers of Flavor: Though bit heavy on the whipped cream, the peach carlotta serves as the perfect endcap to any dining experience at Delphina Dos. Courtesy Holland Dotts Photography

Keeping a bar stocked with homemade simple syrup may be a nuisance, but I think it’s worth the irritation.

Delphina Dos deserves a look, but I do implore management to make a vegetarianfriendly change. There’s no reason an herbivore should be unable to order a bowl of rice in a Spanish restaurant. Otherwise, I do recommend taking the opportunity to sample Delphina without having to take a ferry to do it.

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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 11:00amMidnight, Fri & Sat 11:00am-1:00 am, Sunday Noon - Midnight.

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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 award-winning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sun. during the summer months. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256.8500.

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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 waffles, skillet hashes and sandwiches.

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Elijah’s

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■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:3010:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington Kids menu available

HALLIGAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE

“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

te Cristo served on French toast bread. K’s also offers soup, sandwich and salad combos and a great variety of homemade desserts. On Sundays they offer a great brunch menu. A variety of choices will be on the menu such as Eggs Benedict. Visa and Mastercard accepted.

Give K’s Cafe a try...you won’t be sorry. 420 Eastwood Rd., Unit 109, 791-6995. Find us on Facebook.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: 7 DAYS A WEEK. Monday - Friday. 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. And Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Serving several pita options, as well as new lighter selections!

■ WEBSITE: www.ks-cafe.net

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, Memorial Day-Labor Day open 7 days a week.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: “Date Night” menu every Tues.; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe menu on Thurs.; 25% off a’ la cart menu on Fri. from 5-7 p.m. and half price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Mon., Fri. & Sat. in summer from 5-7 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.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 its going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. Henry’s is home to live music, wine & beer dinners and other special events. Check out their calendar of events at HenrysRestaurant.com for details. 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.

■ MUSIC: Live Music beginning at 5:30 p.m.

■ 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.

■ BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Sat..

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ WEBSITE: www.holidayinn.com

K’s Cafe

Visit us in our new location on the corner of Eastwood and Racine - 420 Eastwood Rd, Unit 109. “Where the people make the place” If you’re looking for a warm and friendly atmosphere with awesome home-cooked, freshly prepared meals, you can’t beat K’s Cafe. K’s Cafe is the best deal in Wilmington.They offer chargrilled burgers, including their most popular Hot Hamburger Platter smothered in gravy! They also offer great choices such as fresh chicken salad, soups, and even a delicious Mon-

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), all-beef (Sabrett), pork smoked sausage, Fat Free (Turkey) & Veggie. 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 Front St. Wilmington (910) 251-7799 Fountain Dr. (910) 452-3952 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658 ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

Asian BLUE ASIA

Blue Asia serves a wide range of Asian and Pacific Rim cuisines, in Chinese, Japanese and Thai, prepared by experienced chefs. By offering only the freshest seafood, meats and vegetables, chefs prepare classic sushi rolls, nigiri and sashimi, as well as hibachi tempura dishes, and favorites like Pad Thai or chicken and broccoli. A large selection of appetizers, such as dumplings and spring rolls, along with homemade soups and salads, make Blue Asia a fusion experience, sating all palates. Folks dine in an upscale ambiance, transporting them to far-away metropolises. We always serve a full menu, and we specialize in the original all-you-can-eat, made-to-order sushi for lunch ($11.95) or dinner ($20.95). With specialty cocktails and full ABC permits, we welcome families, students, young professionals and seasoned diners alike. 341 S. College Rd., Ste 52. 910-799-0002.www.blueasiabistro.info ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Wed, 11am10pm; Thurs-Sat, 11am-10:30pm; Sun, noon-10pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, near UNCW ■ FEATURING: All-you-can-eat, made-to-order sushi for lunch ($11.95) or dinner ($20.95).

■ WEBSITE: www.blueasia.info

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) 7633172.

■ SERVING DINNER: 7 nights a week @ 5PM; SunWed 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.

SZECHUAN 132

Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant is your destination! Szechuan 132 has earned the reputation as one of the finest contemporary Chinese restaurants in the Port City. Tastefully decorated with an elegant atmosphere, with an exceptional ingenious menu has deemed Szechuan 132 the best Chinese restaurant for years, hands down. 419 South College Road (in University Landing), (910) 799-1426.

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

INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

Big Thai II

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: Wilmington South ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com

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

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

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

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

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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

Cajun BOURBON ST

At Bourbon St., the food, style and atmosphere are New Orleans-bred but Carolina-refined. It features the unique decoration of a typical New Orleans bar, as it seems to have been extracted from the heart of the French Quarter. The classic French style and the laid-back American culture come together to offer us a unique place where joy can be inhaled at every breath. The authentic Southern decorations in Bourbon St. were carefully selected at antique houses, garage sales and thrift shops found in the streets of the Big Easy. It enables us to offer you the true experience of being in the heart of the French Quarter: Bourbon St. It’s the best place to enjoy with friends, with the rhythm of live music, the classic taste of typical Cajun food, and the best beers available in our market.

35 N. Front St.; (910) 762-4050.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. to 2 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Authentic Creole Cajun cuisine, live music Thursday, Friday and Saturday with no cover. Try our famous charbroiled oysters.

Indian TANDOORI BITES

Located on College Road, just opposite Hugh MacRae Park, Tandoori Bites offers fine Indian cuisine at affordable prices. Try one of 74 dishes on their lengthy menu, featuring a large range of side dishes and breads. They have specialties, such as lamb korma with nuts, spices and herbs in a mild creamy sauce, as well as seafood, like shrimp biryani with saffron-flavored rice, topped with the shellfish and nuts. They also have many vegetarian dishes, including mutter paneer, with garden peas and homemade paneer, or baingan bharta with baked eggplant, flamed and sautéed with onions, garlic and ginger.

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Fri 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-11 p.m.; Sat 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-11 p.m.; Sun 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown.

■ FEATURING: Lunch buffet, which now serves South Indian cuisine.

■ WEBSITE: www.tandooribites.net.

Irish THE HARP

Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to bring you and yours the most delicious Irish fare! We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies. We are open at 5 a.m. every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends. Join us for djBe Open Mic & Karaoke - Irish songs available! - 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and half-price wine bottles all day Tuesdays; Harp University Trivia with Professor Steve Thursdays

7:30 p.m.; djBe karaoke and dancing 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Saturdays and live music Wednesday and Fridays - call ahead for schedule 910-763-1607. Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Open at 6 a.m. every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends.

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

■ MUSIC Live music Wednesdays and Fridays call 910-763-1607 for schedule; djBe open mic and karaoke Tuesdays 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m, and djBe karaoke and dancing Saturdays 9 p.m - 1:30 a.m.

■ WEBSITE www.harpwilmington.com

Italian EDDIE ROMANELLI’S

is a family-friendly, casual Italian American restaurant that’s been a favorite of Wilmington locals for over 16 years. Its diverse 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.

■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials ■ WEBSITE: www.RomanellisRestaurant.com

AMORE PIZZA AND PASTA

We believe fresh ingredients and good conversation are what makes a meal. You will discover that pleasure and happiness does not stop with the food we prepare, but will spill over into the warm, casual atmosphere we provide. Every guest is a welcome part of our family from the moment they walk through the doors. Whether you are looking for a fresh salad from the garden, a hot sub from the oven, a dish of pasta, or a pizza straight from your own creation; you will find it here! From calzones, strombolis and meatballs, every dish is made fresh to order. Our homemade dough and sauce is made daily, as we strive for the best, using the highest quality ingredients. Complete your meal with our decadent desserts, such as the popular Vesuvius cake or our Chocolate Thunder cake. We serve cheesecake, cream puffs, and made-to-order cannolis and Zeppoli. We offer cozy outdoor seating, big-screen TVs—and ice cold beer served with a frosted glass, as well as wine. Please call for daily specials, such as homemade lasagna and brisket. 2535 Castle Hayne Rd.; (910) 762-1904.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Thurs: 11am to 9pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm; Sun: 11am-7pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington near the airport ■ FEATURING:$4.99 lunch special: 2 slices and a drink, from 11 am-3pm; $4.99 10in. pizza after 3pm; $4.99 for 6 wings all day

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

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cater your event and now has a party room available.

Visit us at 4304 ½ Market St or call 910-251-1005 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.

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

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 Penne alla Vodka, Beef Lasagna, and mix-andmatch pasta dishes (including a gluten-free penne), Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Add in homemade, hand-tossed, New York style pizzas, 8oz Angus burgers, and deliciously plump chicken wings, and you’ve got a game day in heaven. Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of small-brewery beers included in their 25-tap lineup – 12 of which are from NC. They have over forty bottled beers, great wines, and an arsenal of expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle. Fat Tony’s has two pet-friendly patios – one looking out onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. With friendly, efficient service and a fun, inviting atmosphere, expect to have your expectations exceeded at Fat Tony’s. It’s all good.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am-10 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.

Pizzetta’s Pizzeria

Family-owned and operated by Sicilian cousins Sal and Vito, Pizzetta’s Pizzeria has become Wilmington’s favorite place for homey, authentic Italian fare served with precision and flavor like none other. Made daily from family recipes, folks will enjoy hand-tossed pizzas——gourmet to traditional——specialty heroes and pastas, homemade soups and desserts, and even daily blackboard specials. Something remains tempting for every palate, whether craving one of their many pies or a heaping of eggplant parm, strombolis and calzones, or the famed Casa Mia (penne with sautéed mushrooms, ham, peas in a famous meat sauce with cream). Just save room for their buttery, melt-in-your-mouth garlic knots! Ending the meal with their pastry chef’s carefully crafted cannolis, Tiramisu or gourmet cheesecake, alongside a cup of freshly made espresso or cappuccino, literally makes a perfect end to one unforgett able and desirable meal. Located in Anderson Square at 4107 Oleander Dr., Unit F, Wilmington (910799-4300) or Pizzetta’s II, Leland, 1144 E. Cutler Crossing, St., Ste 105, in Brunswick Forest.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER: ILM location: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m., and Sun., noon. • Leland location: Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m. -11 p.m.; Sun., noon - 9:30 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown Wilmington and coming soon, Brunswick Forest in Leland ■ FEATURING: Homemade pizzas, pastas, soups and desserts, all made from family recipes!

■ WEBSITE: www.pizzettas.net

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

SLICE OF LIFE

“Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 122 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and our newest location 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

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 $5.99 Student meal. Catering options are available.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tuesday - Saturday 11:45am - 9:00pm and Sunday 1:30pm - 8:00pm Sunday. Monday - Closed ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown – University Landing 417 S. College Road ■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials updated daily on Facebook ■ WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net

Latin American SAN JUAN CAFE

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

Organic LOVEY’S MARKET

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 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 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 GrassFed 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.

Seafood 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 “BohemianChic” 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

The Pilot House

The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the South.

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

Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910-343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riv-

erfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday

HIERONYMUS

Hieronymus Seafood is the midtown stop for seafood lovers. In business for over 30 years, Hieronymus has made a name for itself by constantly providing excellent service and the freshest of the fresh in local seafood.

It’s the place to be if you are seeking top quality attributes in atmosphere, presentations, flavor and ingenuity.

Signature dishes include Oysteronymus and daily fresh catch specials. Hieronymus has all ABC permits and also provides catering services. Voted “Best Seafood” in 2011. 5035 Market Street; 910-392-6313; hieronymusseafood.com

in a check out Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time! The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd.; (910) 458-7380.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Sat 11am-2am; Sun noon-2am ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Carolina Beach and Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials, join the mailing list online ■ WEBSITE: www.pleasureislandoysterbar.com

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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. 763-4133.

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Fireside oyster bar.

■ WEBSITE: www.hieronymusseafood.net

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 wedding receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome. Private event space available. Family-style to go menu available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dining on the Crystal Pier.

■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com

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: Mon-Sun 11am-9pm.

Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: The freshest seafood in town, and Wilmington’s only Live Lobster Tank!

■ WEBSITE: www.fishbitesseafood.com

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster BaR

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar is thrilled to now serve customers in its new location at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). It’s 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

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,” coowner 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.

Sports Bar CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNC W, this lively sports-themed restaurant.

Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 South College Road.

(910) 791.9393.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: 40 HD TVs and the biggest HD projec-

tor TVs in Wilmington.

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

HELL’S KITCHEN

This is downtown Wilmington’s Sports Pub! With every major sporting package on ten HDTVs and our huge HD

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

Thursday 4-7 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com

Vegetarian/Vegan sealevel gourmet

Having opened in early spring 2013, Sealevel Gourmet is the new baby of Chef Nikki Spears. Spears wanted a place to cook what she eats: well-executed, simple, snacky, and sandwichy, seasonally changing meals. From a nearly guilt-free American veggie cheeseburger, to fresh sushi, fish and shrimp “burgers,” falafel, fish tacos and avocado melt pitas, Spears caters to the needs of gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and lactose-intolerant diets, which includes cookies and seasonal pies. This winter try Sealevel’s smallbatch soups and sauteed greens. Their Kale Nacho Program has met an appreciative audience, along with their portobello lentil patty mellt. Their Carolina vegan dog and German vegan dog can satisfy the tube-steak hankerings of staunch flesh-eaters and are a very affordable introduction to the fun foods featured at Sealevel. The fried oysters, and the newly introduced “oyster dog,” are embedded in the specials menu during the season. The inshore catch, speckled trout and flounder, make delightful fish dogs and sandwiches! With spring around the corner, folks can expect deliciously healthful smoothies as part of Sealevel’s Cool TReats PRogram! Check the web and Facebook for updates, and stop by for a to-go menu and a biz card. Beer, wine and sake served! Drop by daily for lunch, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., or for dinner, Thurs. - Sat., 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Tuesdays. 1015 S. Kerr Ave. 910-833-7196.

■ SERVING LUNCH & 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, lactoseintolerant and seafood-friendly fare!

■ WEBSITE: www.sealevelcitygourmet.com

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Cooking-up Funds: Second annual Iron Skillet chef cookoff benefits local food bank By: Fiona Ní Shúilleabháin

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hef Keith Rhodes of Catch restaurant took home the title of Iron Skillet at the last chef cookoff in 2012.

He is returning on April 6th to the 2nd annual event to defend his title against other chefs, all to benefit the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina.

According to Chef Rhodes, a winning dish is prepared with humility and love. This was his angle during the previous competition.

“Winning the last year was awesome,” says Chef Rhodes, who also appeared on Bravo’s “Top Chef,” season nine. “My involvement came from a respect for life. Any chain of negative events could result in any of us needing the services of the local food bank.”

For Rhodes “competition” in this regard is such a strong word. He prefers not to think of the Iron Skillet cookoff in that way. Rather he looks forward to uniting with his competitiors—including chefs James Doss from Rx, Nick Votel from 9 Bakery and Lounge, Carlos

rhodes to nourishment: Chef Keith Rhodes (left) teams with local food bank head Jeff Rose (right) for the Iron Skillet Chef Cookoff fund-raiser. Courtesy Photo.

Rojas from Delphina Dos, and Ryan Andress and John Mike Rhem from UNCW Catering.

“We are assembling for a common cause,”

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he continues, “which is to strengthen our community and allow chefs use their culinary talents like colors in a rainbow.”

The Wilmington regional council of the food bank came up with the fund-raising opportunity to help shed light on the role they play across central and eastern NC. Essentially, they want to ensure no one in need goes hungry.

“The aim is to raise enough funds to provide 25,000 meals,” Jeff Rose, Wilmington branch director, informs. “We can do that with just $5,000 in donations. [With each donation going] to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC, every dollar equals five meals.

That’s a powerful donation.”

The food bank supports over 90 different nonprofit partners who are helping to feed our neighbors in need. The Wilmington branch serves Brunswick, Columbus, Pender and New Hanover counties. Currently, there are 67,420 individuals living within these counties in need of food assistance; 20,450 of them are children.

The previous Iron Skillet was well received among guests; in fact, the inaugural event raised approximately $2,000, which in turn made 10,000 meals. “We’d love to double that or better,” Rose notes. “Again, [with] every dollar raised, we are able to distribute.”

The event kicks off at 5:30 p.m. at UNCW’s Burney Center and continues until 8:30 in the evening. Iron Skillet is a unique take on an “Iron Chef” competition. Each chef will be provided the same basic ingredients, which are chosen to illustrate some of the foods that one would commonly find at the food bank. They then create their own signature dish. This year’s ingredients include rice, sweet potatoes, bananas, and honey.

“The winner receives a plaque that has been designed by one of our partner agencies, Kids Making It,” Rose details. “They will be able to display the award at their restau-

rant and will hold the title—until next year.”

Chef Keith Rhodes’ winning dish last year came from his tasty burritos. He was inspired by his grandmother, who used to make something similar. “The love just poured out of his creation,” Rose recalls.

Attendees are then given the chance to vote on their favorite recipe after sampling the dishes. They do so by voting with dollars.

“Each individual will place vote tickets into their favorite chef’s station,” Rose explains.

The cost is $15 for entry, which allots attendees 15 votes. If they choose to vote more, they can make a larger donation to the food bank. “You will be given a corresponding amount of tickets for your dollars,” Rose assures.

There also will be regular updates throughout the evening to show which chef is getting the most votes. A bonus round will take place at the end of the event. Participating chefs have been collecting donations at their restaurants, which then will be added to their ticket total to help crown the winner.

Also featured throughout the evening will be live entertainment from Wilmington jazz master Lee Venters and guitarist Scott Quinn. They will perform their unique blend of world jazz.

“Venters, a mainstay of the Wilmington music scene, and Quinn are both members of Without Until and have quite the musical pedigree,” Rose remarks. “The Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC [is] grateful to both Lee and Scott for donating their time and talents for such a good cause; their music will provide a great addition to an evening already rich in fine food and libations.”

Anyone who cannot attend the event can visit the food bank’s website—http://wilmington.foodbankcenc.org—to make a donation. Donations by checks can also be sent to 1314 Marstellar Street, Wilmington, NC 28401.

DETAILS:

Iron Skillet Chef Cookoff Benefitting the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC April 6th, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

UNCW Burney Center 601 S. College Rd. Tickets: $15 • 910-251-1465

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J Dunn has run his own style-consulting business in Wilmington for a year now. Working one-on-one to outfit clients in their best for every occasion, he immediately dreamt of one day seeing his love for fashion get deserving local attention on a larger scale. Little did he know a few short months after launching his business, a dear friend and church comrade, Khalilah Olokunola, would encourage him to push forward on making his goal a reality—and much sooner than he anticipated.

The outcome is Wilmington Fashion Weekend (WFW), which takes place April 3th through 6th. Dunn and his co-founder, Olokunola, have worked tirelessly with a small staff, a handful of volunteers, and local shops, designers, hair and makeup crew, and models. They’ll pack in numerous runway shows, an Emerging Designers Competition, curated by Edge of Urge, a trunk show, opening- and closing-night parties, along with mixing, mingling, and networking opportunities for industry folk. The focus remains centered on Wilmington, too, so small shops feel the boost first and foremost.

“I wanted to create events that would showcase local talent in a way that involves the community,” Dunn says. “All of our shows are jammed-packed with local boutiques, models, hair

and makeup artists, and designers from Wilmington and surrounding areas. What makes this event stand out is that it’s a community effort. Everyone plays a valuable role in WFW, even the sound guys.”

A Saturday trunk show drives home this spirit. Taking place at The River Room, a host of local vendors will sell their accessories, including Half United.

Plus, downtown participating businesses will be offering discounts and deals throughout the entire day for folks who flash their “Love Local” cards.

Perhaps, one of the best parts of WFW is its partnership with the nonprofit DREAMS of Wilmington, which helps channel creativity within students who wish to pursue free-of-charge programming in the literary, visual, multimedia and performing arts. DREAMS students also will sell jewelry at the trunk show on Saturday, plus the nonprofit will benefit from proceeds of the day’s sales.

Olokunola, who owns an eco-chic event and floral design company, A Boxed Event, thrives off of helping procure such impacting and fun soirees. “It’s a great opportunity to be a part of not only events but movements in Wilmington attached to a cause,” she says. “I have this passion for not only pulling off the best parties but helping nonprofits, and WFW combines those passions.”

Inaugural fashion weekend hosts a slew of runway shows, designers and more By: Shea Carver

Above: Wilmington Fashion Weekend will showcase a plethora of local designers’ works and celebrate local boutiques. Photo courtesy of Indigo Silver Studios

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Kicking off on Thursday, the event planner is most excited about the opening-night party, which comes with a Cirque du Soleil-style theme. Not only will an official proclamation be made by Mayor Pro Tem Margaret Haynes, but DJ Brian Hood will spin tunes, a few circus acts will circulate the event space, Bakery 105 (Front and Orange), and bites and sips will be passed around for enjoyment.

“Folks will have the opportunity to meet with local artists, retail-store owners, and designers before we see their fashion voices speak on the runway,” Olokunola states. “It’ll be like a day of creative fellowship where the community comes together to kick off this initiative for such an amazing charitable partner.”

Friday’s Emerging Designers Competition at the Wilmington Convention Center will put the spotlight on the craftsmen and women behind clothing design. Edge of Urge (EOU) owner Jessie Williams knows firsthand the struggles of getting noticed in a city which doesn’t necessarily have a heavy stamp on the style industry.

It wasn’t until the last five years have we seen its growth.

“When I opened EOU in 2002, there was not a very big fashion scene here in Wilmington,” Williams notes. “In fact, I opened EOU to fill that void. As an emerging designer myself, I was well aware of the missing stepping stones between emerging and developing a strong footing as a designer. I wanted EOU to be a welcoming and encouraging place for emerging designers to sell their work and get real-time feedback on their designs.”

Once Williams heard about WFW, she jumped at the opportunity to be involved. The shop’s juried competition has narrowed down the inclusion to six NC designers: Lesley Tamaev of Just Like Honey, Barton Strewn of Lumina Clothing Co., Laura Venters of OuiSi, Caroline Castles of Castles Couture, Amanda Caughn-Redmon of Formation Design Studio, and Casey Crespo.

“This is an opportunity for these designers to be in front of an audience who is genuinely interested and wants to see them succeed,” Williams states.

The emerging designer winner will be decided upon by EOU staff, and celebrity and guest judges, including WWAY’s Randy Aldridge and Ashley Jacobs, Lindesey Zimecki of Gravity Records, Robbi McKeithan, costume designer on “Under the Dome,” and Salon Beyond Basics’ hair stylist Krystina Ortiz. Williams says the designs run the gamut, from menswear and swimwear, to hand-sewn couture gowns, along with modern and unexpected shapes, plus garments meticulously made with recycled materials.

“The evening will start with a performance by a very talented DREAMS student,” she continues. “We have created individual interview shorts that will play before each designers’ collection to give the audience a chance to meet the person behind the designs they are about to see on the runway.”

Otherwise, designers and local boutiques receive carte blanche on styling the looks and pairing pieces folks will see during the Swimsuit and Resort Runway Show, held Saturday at the Wilmington Convention Center at 3 p.m., and at 7 p.m. for the Night Life Couture Show. Also on

Saturday, Tickled Pink will host a free block party at Lumina Station. Duplin Winery will offer tastings, along with light appetizers, cigar pairings, and more chances to mix and mingle.

On Sunday, the grand finale, Spring/Summer 2014 Runway Show, will be held at Wilmington Convention Center with guest DJ Mike and Bigg B of Coast 97.3. Featured boutiques include The Wonder Shop, Bloke, Sweetwater Surf Shop, Sidearm Surf and Skate, Southern Frock, Wymona Road, Lilies and Lace, Tickled Pink, Aqua Fedora, Lula Balou, Gentlemen’s Corner, Island Passaage, Lure, and Hallelu. After the show will be the awards ceremony, wherein folks are recognized for their efforts.

“We wanted everyone to be awarded for the achievement of showing but wanted to give opportunities that they can use as part of their track record,” Olokunola explains. “Everyone is a winner but someone will be named best, and get bragging rights from the inaugural WFW that they can use as they move forward in their careers.”

All the folks behind Wilmington’s first grandiose celebration of style hope to see it become an annual event. Not only will WFW celebrate the hard work of designers and boutique owners throughout the year, but it gives the community a chance to meet them first hand.

“To me this is not just an event,” Dunn iterates, “it’s a dream. Along with this dream, I want to create an opportunity for others in our community to achieve their dreams as well. With that being said, there’s a lot of pressure to see that WFW is done with excellence—seeing the community come together and team members taking ownership and reaching their full potential.”

DETAILS:

Wilmington Fashion Weekend (Al events at Wilmington Convention Center unless otherwise noted)

April 3rd: Cirque du Soleil Social, 7 p.m., $25; Bakery 105, 105 Orange St. April 4th: Emerging Designers Competition and Show, 7 p.m., $15 April 5th: WFW Trunk Show, 2 p.m., free; The River Room, 18 S Water St. Tickled Pink’s Block Party, 2 p.m., free; Lumina Station, 1900 Eastwood Rd. Swimsuit and Resort Runway Show, 3 p.m., $15 Night Life Couture Show, 7 p.m., $15 April 6th: Grand Finale Spring Look Book Show and Awards, 3 p.m., $15 VIP tickets: $65 • All Access: $50 www.wilmingtonfashionweekend.com encore | april 2 – 8, 2014 | www.encorepub.com 37

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liff moved to Wilmington to invest. He was in his late 20s and already had five rental houses in Asheville. The coastal market was humming. House prices continued to spike. Mortgages were so easy to get that in many cases a person never even had to prove how much money they made.

So, things were going pretty well for Cliff; actually, things were going extremely well until the market collapsed. He lost almost everything, except for a big investment property out in the sticks, with way more rooms than a single man could ever fill.

Having experienced how easily money came and went, Cliff realized he’d rather do something meaningful. His move from the more environmentall conscious community of Asheville to the Porter’s Neck area of Wilmington came with culture shock. How could such a beautiful community with so many smart people, talented musicians, great food, and colleges be so behind when it came to something as

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He knew that something had to be done after friends invited him to join them on their boat to Masonboro for the 4th of July. He had never been to the island before and didn’t know what to expect. When he saw the waist-high piles of trash left behind by others at the end of the day, he began walking the beach to pick it up, but there was too much to get it all. The waste was overwhelming. People just got back on their boats and left mountains of waste behind.

Cliff was so frustrated he seriously considered moving. For a week or so after July 4th, he was depressed. He was disappointed in his new community. How could people leave behind so much trash on an isolated nature reserve where endangered birds and turtles made their nests? After some thought, he decided that rather than leave or do nothing, he would stay and try to do something that would make a difference.

A few months later, scraping together as much capital as he could, he helped launch a recycling company to service the areas outside the city limits where he lived. Over the past six years, his company, Green Coast, has deterred 100 tons a month from the landfill and provided free recycling for schools and non-profits while barely making enough to stay afloat When the Azalea Festival brought the Avett Bros. to town to perform, and the organizers failed to provide recycling containers for the thousands of beer cans consumed, Cliff called them out on it.

He’s gone on to raise money and awareness for environmental causes, including Stop Titan, and helped catalyze those in our community who care about earthy issues. But it hasn’t been easy when other companies, who had spent decades not caring about recycling, are now taking business away from him. It’s been frustrating to fight for clean air and water when local leaders invite and incentivize pollution.

It’s discouraging to help with a river or beach

clean-up only to see that same setting strewn with litter a few short weeks later.

The day Cliff stood on Masonboro Island and watched young people toss beer bottles all over paradise seemed so insane that it nearly overwhelmed him. Today, he’s not sure what made him think that a six-year fight for environmental awareness would be more encouraging. But there have been bright moments, such as riding in his recycling truck around Christmas when customers put out thank-you gifts. He felt that people appreciate his efforts to help change the environmental climate. If he didn’t think they’d made a difference, Cliff—who moonlights as an award-winning stand-up comic—says he would’ve taken to the road as a full-time comedian. In fact, if someone wants to take over Green Coast for him, he’s interested in talking.

While he doesn’t feel as if his efforts have made as big of an impact as he would have liked, he thinks Wilmington is better than it was six years ago. When the NC Coastal Federation awarded Cliff their highest honor, a Pelican award, in 2013, it caught him off guard. It just never occurred to him that anyone would acknowledge his work in such an official way. The Christmas cookies from customers had been the apex until that moment. In his acceptance speech, he said that his first thought after being notified of winning the award was that he could have done more.

“We could all do more,” he concluded, “but whatever anyone is doing, no matter how small, it matters a great deal. To all the people fighting for the environment of this beautiful little town, please don’t stop. Even when it feels like it doesn’t matter, it does. And you are appreciated.”

Joel Finsel is the author of “Cocktails and Conversations from the Astral Plane,” and writes creative short stories, essays and musings every other week in encore throughout 2014.

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events FREE HALLELU TRUNK SHOW We will be showcasing the latest finds from Sweet & Spark! Sweet and Spark scours the country for the best flea markets, yard sales and antique shops to curate collections of vintage costume jewelry hailing form the ‘40s to the ‘90s all under $100! Join us Thursday April 2rd, 5-7pm, to snag some one of a kind heirlooms that you don’t want to miss out on! 84 Waynick Blvd Wrightsville Beach. (910)-509-0570. www.shophallelu. com Free http://www.shophallelu.com Hallelu 84 Waynick Blvd CASTLE STREET BLOCK PARTY 4/5, 10am: Come out and help celebrate the Castle Street Arts and Retail District with Wilmington Wine’s 5th Anniversary, Jester’s Cafe’s 10th Anniversary, and the Grand Opening of our new neighbor Every Good Thing Artisan Gallery!

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ties and tours of campus facilities, including the new Union Station Building. The open house will be held in conjunction with the annual CFCC Boat Show on Water St. Kickoff National Community College Month. www.cfcc.edu/openhouse.

WILMINGTON FASHION WEEKEND 4/3-6: Opening night social, four runway shows, emerging designers’ competition and awards show, block party and a hosts of fashion soirees throughout Wilmington. Ticket prices vary; proceeds benefit DREAMS of Wilmington, a nonprofit which works with at-risk youth to provide high-quality, free-ofcharge programming in the literary, visual, multimedia and performing arts. www.wilmingtonfashionweekend.com or 910-319-3272

ISLAND OF LIGHTS FASHION SHOW Sat., 4/5, 11am-2pm, at American Legion Post 12, 1500 Bridge Barrier Rd. Carolina Beach. Fashions featured will be from touché, Unique Boutique, and CB Surf Shop. Lunch catered by Middle of the Island, and in addition there will be a Silent Auction, a Raffle and a Spring Hat Contest. Dedicated to Mary Lee Farlow, a long time member of Island of Lights who worked closely with the Models for our Fashion Show for many years. 25 donation with all proceeds supporting Holiday Events sponsored by the Island of Lights. Spring Hat Competition.Tickets limited to 100; should be purchased by 3/31. Linda Cheshire, 910-617-5945.. www.islandoflights.org

CFCC OPEN HOUSE Cape Fear Community College invites the public to attend a campus-wide open house on Sat., 4/5, 10am-2pm. Dozens of educational exhibits, demonstrations, seminars and lectures will be available at the Wilmington Campus in downtown Wilmington, the North Campus in Castle Hayne and at the Burgaw Center. The event will feature children’s activi-

AZALEA FESTIVAL QUEEN’S CORONATION The Queen’s Coronation is an annual event where Queen is officially crowned the North Carolina Azalea Festival Queen Azalea. In attendance are the

NC Azalea Festival Carolina Azalea Festival will be held 4/9-13. Pays tribute to the rich history, arts, culture and natural beauty of Wilmington’s historic river district and the island beaches of Carolina, Kure, and Wrightsville.

Perennial festival highlights include the Cape Fear Garden Club’s Azalea Belles, who dress in hoop skirts to greet visitors and honor an era past; an elaborate 3-hour parade on Sat. morning; juried arts and craft shows; a traveling circus; fireworks (Sat. night); and a street fair (Sat./Sun.) with exhibits, vendors, live entertainment and kids’ activities. Live music with Widespread Panic (Friday, April 11th, and Saturday, April 12th, 8pm) and country artist Justin Moore’s ‘Off The Beaten Path’ tour (April 10th, 8pm) with fellow musicians Randy Houser and Josh Thompson. All headline concerts are outdoors on the Miller Lite Main Stage at the Cape Fear Community College Campus in downtown Wilmington (411 N. Front Street). Concerts are rain or shine; standing room only. Tickets: www.ncazaleafestival.org.

POETRY SLAM Poets and poetry enthusiasts are welcome to the Spoken Word Poetry Slam! Thurs., 4/10, 7pm, in the auditorium of Morton Hall on UNCW campus.

Five hundred dollars in cash will be awarded for first through tenth place. Only original poems written by the performance poet can be read at this poetry slam. Poets are allowed a maximum of five (5) minutes each. Pre-reg through 4/8, (910) 9627314; give your name, phone number, and email address. Limited to 30 poets. Live music by Grenoldo Frazier. DJ Bigg B will also be there!Sponsored by UNCW’s Watson College Of Education, The Office Of Institutional Diversity & Inclusion, and the Department Of English, and produced and directed by Dr. Maurice Martinez. Free. www.facebook.com/ events/664372266961171. UNCW, Morton Hall 601 S. College Rd. COLE BROS. CIRCUS The Great American Big Top Circus is bringing the best in family entertainment featuring performers from all over the world. It’s sure to delight every member of the family in this nearly 2-hour extravaganza. Circus celebrates 130 years of circus history with a special show reprising legendary acts of the past along with featuring the talents of cirque nouveau artists. 4/10-13. Wilmington International Airport, 1740 Airport Blvd. Tickets on sale now at Azalea Festival Office on Oleander Drive and tickets.com. Get your tickets in advance and save $5. www.gotothecircus.com.

charity/fundraisers AZALEA FESTIVAL HOME TOUR Architectural stylesstyles found in Wilmington. Nine historic homes and one historic church will welcome visitors 4/12-13, 1-5pm. Structures range from the quaint Italianate Williams-Belden House to the Neoclassical Revival style of UNCW’s Holt-Wise Alumni House (only open on Saturday). St. Stephens A.M.E. Church, a venerable institution in the community, also will open its doors. The tours will be from 1-6pm on Sat., and 1-5pm on Sun. Proceeds support the Historic Wilmington Foundation, a private nonprofit organization that has helped preserve more than 100 historic properties since in 1966.

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St. (the office is located just inside the gate of the Wilmington National Cemetery). Foundation member tickets, $15, through 4/10. Tickets at local Harris Teeter stores ($2 off with a VIC card), and at Ivy Cottage, The Fisherman’s Wife, The Transplanted Garden and A Proper Garden. Day of event, $30.

GRIEF GROUP MEETINGS Mondays, through 4/14: Coping with the loss of a parentThursdays, through 4/24: Coping with the death of a spouse, 4/1. 5/6: An open-ended monthly discussionLower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter is offering several free grief groups for the community. The groups provide grief education and support that enable members to cope with and understand grief. Discussions include the phases of grief and the grieving process, along with other areas of concern for participants. Registration rqd.

796-7991 or Melinda.mckeon@lcfh.org www.lcfh. org or www.facebook.com/lcfhospice REVERSAL OF FORTUNE Please join us for the ‘Reversal of Fortune’ event, a reverse raffle fundraiser for NHHS Lyceum Academy with a grand prize of $10,000 at 6:30pm on 4/4 includes other prizes and a 3-course dinner. General admission, $100. Tickets in advance: 910-262-4920. www.facebook.com/ events/621468674574114. $100. www.facebook. com/events/621468674574114. Wilmington Convention Center, 515 Nutt St. (910) 251-5101 BIG DAWG GOLF TOURNAMENT Do you think you’re up to Par? Come tee-off with us Fri., 4/4, at Magnolia Greens Golf Course in Leland! Entry Fee is $100 which includes: 18 holes of golf, cart fees, awards dinner with live music, and a discount on hole sponsorship feees. Special prizes will be awarded for hole-in-one, longest drive, closest to the hole, and longest putt! Check in is at noon, shotgun start at 1pm. All levels of ability are welcome. www.bigdawgproductions.org. Magnolia Greens Golf Course, 18800 Linkswood Circle AZALEA FESTIVAL FUN WALK 5K/10K Register now for the 2014 Azalea Festival 5k/10k/ Fun Walk, held Sat., 4/5, 8am, Mayfaire Town Center. Kids, dogs and costumes are welcome. Packets can be picked up at the Hilton at Mayfaire. Entry, $35; includes a T-shirt. T-shirts for Little Buddies are $10. Bibs are $5. All proceeds benefit the Cape Fear Volunteer Center Big Buddy Program. Day of registrations must arrive between 7-7:30am at Try Sports Field at Mayfaire Town Center. Register in advance to get your T-shirt.

MARCH OF DIMES WALK 4/5, 9am-2pm: March for Babies! It promises to be a fun day out with people who share our passion for improving the health of babies. There’ll be family teams, company teams and people walking with friends—a great feeling knowing we’re all helping real families. Join our event and walk with us to raise money for babies right here in our community!

Held at Hugh McCrae Park, S. College Rd. & Lake Rd. 919-624-1828. NC42@marchofdimes.com.

HOGGARD GOLF TOURNAMENT 4/5, at Echo Farms Golf & Country Club, with proceeds benefiting athletes at Hoggard High School.

Fund-raiser helps give 10 scholarships each year to college-bound students. $95/player or $380/ four-person teams; includes greens fees, cart, range balls, lunch, beverages and prizes for longest drive, closest to the pin, and hole in one. You may register and pay, www.hoggardabc.com/2014-golftournament. Sponsors needed; raffle tickets sold, $10/ticket. (910) 612-6055 or bradwhitlow17@ yahoo.com.

GOOD SHEPHERD GOLF TOURNEY Mon., 4/7, Country Club of Landfall on the Nicklaus Course. Golf registration begins at 11:30am, and the tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 1:00pm. All golfers will have the opportunity to purchase mulligans and sign up for the putting contest

at the door. The registration fee, which includes golf, cart, practice range, gift bag, and dinner for golfers, is $200 per player, or $800 for a team of four. Space is limited, though registration is still open for both golfers and Games Day participants. Please contact Janet Knott at Good Shepherd Center, 910-7634424 x113, $200-$800. Landfall Country Club 800 Sun Runner Pl. www.goodshepherdwilmington.org COMMUNITY BREAKFAST FUND-RAISER BCC Foundation’s Community Breakfast, 8am, Thurs., 4/10, at Dinah E. Gore Fitness and Aquatic Center on campus. Ticket proceeds and donations will go to the work of the foundation which includes supporting students through scholarships and educational needs through a variety of avenues. Joseph

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OPERA HOUSE AUDITIONS Auditions for season: “The Wizard of Oz,” “Kiss Me, Kate,” “On the Town,” and “Into the Woods.”

Auditions for children under the age of 13 will be on Fri., 4/4, 6:30pm. Auditions for everyone 13 and over will begin at 9am, Sat. 4/5. Lucile Shuffler Center, 2011 Carolina Beach Rd. Bring a prepared song and sheet music (an accompanist will be provided), and come prepared to dance. Roles in all shows are available for men and women in a wide range of ages, including teenagers. Roles for children in “The Wizard of Oz” only. (910) 762-4234.

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DEAR EDWINA JR MUSICAL 4/4-6 Brunswick Center Southport. “Dear Edwina Jr.” musical production performed by BLT youth division Stagestruck Players. It’s a play within a play, following a middle school advice columnist and her friends. dskillman@ec.rr.com. www.brunswicklittletheatre.com

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Big Dawg Productions will be holding a fund-raiser this Friday at Magnolia Greens Golf Course in Leland. Help the local theatre company continue putting on outstanding productions by signing up to play 18 holes. $100 entry includes carts fees, awards dinner, live music and more!

Prizes will be awarded to longest drive, closes to the hole, longest putt, etc. Checkin is at noon with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. All levels are welcome to play. For more information, head over to www.bigdawgproductions.ogr. Magnolia Greens is located at 18800 Linkswood Circle

RUDE BITCHES MAKE ME TIRED Through 4/26, every Fri and Sat night at 7:00 p.m. TheatreNOW is pleased to present Celia Rivenbark’s ‘Rude Bitches Make Me Tired: slightly profane and entirely logical answers to modern etiquette dilemmas.’

Adapted from Rivenbark’s book of the same title by TheatreNOW Artistic Director Zach Hanner, this show takes you through how to cope with stingy check splitters, rude airline passengers, the odd dinner party faux pas, line jumpers and much, much more. $36, $20 show only $20-$36. www.theatrewilmington. com TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.

Dittmar’s 45-minute presentation, entitled “Lessons Learned from a Date with Destiny; An Historic and Inspirational View of 9/11/01,” has enthralled many audiences. $20: 910-755-7473 or www.brunswickcollegefoundation.com. 210 College Rd.

theatre/auditions TACT SHOWS You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” 4/3-6. In a loving homage to the wonderful characters of Charles Schulz, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” is presented as an ordinary day in the life of our favorite down-trodden hero, Charlie Brown., feat. Snoopy, Sally, Schroeder, Lucy & Linus and Peanuts gang. jasonaycock@thalian.org UBU REX See page 22.

‘MAMMA MIA’ PERFORMANCE CLUB For the spring 2014 session, we will produce a Mamma Mia Sing-A-Long in the Park. If you’d love to try musical theater, stage performing, and costumes, then join Performance Club for this end of spring production. No need to audition, just register and get ready for fun! Please call for fees. Every Thurs. April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. www.towb.org. Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Dept. 1 Bob Sawyer Drive.

CINDERELLA Cinderella, Thurs., 4/3, 8pm, Kenan Auditorium, performed by Moscow Festival Ballet. Leading dancers from across Russia have forged under Sergei Radchenko’s direction, an exciting new company staging new productions of timeless classics such as Giselle, Don Quixote, Paquita and Carmen. $18-$43. 910-962-3500. www.wilmingtonconcert. com. $18-$43. Kenan Auditorium, UNCW, 601 S. College Road 910-962-3500 BROWNCOAT PUB AND THEATRE New locally written play, “Severe,” by Ron Hasson.

See review page 21. • 4/4-12, 8-10pm, unless otherwise noted Nine nights at the Browncoat, featuring a variety of local artists, musicians, comedians, storytellers and extraordinary people. Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St. browncoattheatre.

SEUSSICAL “Seussical” is fun for the whole family! 4/4-6, 7pm.

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STONE SOUP ‘Stone Soup’ is a lively, interactive play based on a classic folktale about sharing. The performance by WILMINGTON CONCERT ASSOCIATION Rags to Riches Theatre of Durham, NC, will appeal to young children. This free family event is supMEET THE COMPOSER: ERIC GOULD ported by PNC Grow Up Great and is as part Chamber Music ILM joined the American Music of Money Smart Week. No registration is necFestival and Meet the Composer USA to commisessary. Free 4/5/ http://nhcpl.libguides.com/ sion a new composition for piano and string quarcontent.php?pid=575438&sid=4755933 New tet from Berklee College resident composer, Eric On Tuesday at 7 p.m., Branford Marsalis, Grammy winHanover Public Library 201 Chestnut St. Gould. Gould brings a lively compositional style, as ning saxophonist, will take over UNCW’s Kenan Auditowell as the ability to combine classical techniques rium. Marsalis has played music with legendary greats with a fresh jazz sound. On Sunday, 4/6 The Cafrom Miles Davis to Sting to Grateful Dead. He’s a jazz vani String Quartet and CMW’s Artist in Residence, master and Tony-award nominee, not to mention the forBarbara McKenzie, premiere Eric Gould’s new PiaDOUG STANHOPE no Quintet alongside the Piano Quintet of Robert mer leader of the band on “The Tonight Show with Jay Comedian Doug Stanhope will return to Schumann. Single Tickets: $26 (Student and Active Leno.”

He played the Democratic Convention in 2012 in Wilmington for one show only, April 2nd.

Military discounts available) $26. www.chamberCharlotte, NC, has been recognized with Jefferson Awards Doors 7pm $25. www.dougstanhope.com musicwilmington.org Beckwith Hall, Cultural Arts for Public Service for his work in the Musicians’ Village City Stage/Cape Fear Theatre Arts, LLC 21 Building, 601 S. College Rd. of New Orleans. Don’t miss this jazz extraordinaire, with N. Front St. AN EVENING WITH BRANFORD MARSALIS tickets ranging from $24-$30. www.uncw.edu/presents NUTT HOUSE IMPROV TROUPE Tues., 4/8, 7pm, Kenan Auditorium: One of Nutt House Improv Troupe is here every the world’s “great musical sons” (The Wednesday! 7pm. www.reelcafe.net/index.

Miami Herald), Grammy-winning saxophp?page=Music Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St. (910) phonist Branford Marsalis has played Cinderella, Thurs., 4/3, 8pm, Kenan Auditorium, 251-1832 • Nutt House Improv’s “Catch 23” w/ with everyone from Miles Davis to Sting and the performed by Moscow Festival Ballet. Leading special guests. A night of competitive improv! Nutt Grateful Dead. He’s an NEA Jazz Master, a Tony dancers from across Russia have forged under House members are splitting up into groups of two Award nominee and former leader of Jay Leno’s ToSergei Radchenko’s direction, an exciting new comto compete against each other and the audience night Show Band. Known for their mastery of jazz, pany staging new productions of timeless classics determines which duo they like the best. 4/4-5. such as Giselle, Don Quixote, Paquita and Car7pm, show at 8pm. $5 cover at door $5 www.portmen. $18-$43. 910-962-3500 or www.wilmingtoncitycomedy.com. Reel Cafe 100 S. Front St. (910) concert.com.

251-1832 FIRE AND DRUMS COMEDY SLIDESHOW FWIlmington’s longest running drum circle, for 10 Starring: Tom Simmons, Cliff Cash, Johnny Gra—a years. Every Thursday, 8:00 p.m. A popular spot for multimedia comedy experience that allows stand-up WIlmington’s underground fire dance artists, hoopcomedians the use of graphics, videos, pictures, ers, jugglers, and more. Come join. Cover Charge websites and/or music to enhance their sets.K ind http://jugglinggypsy.com/events/ Juggling Gypsy of like a TED Talk, only a lot funnier. During Aza1612 Castle St. (910) 763-2223 lea Fest at Bourgie Nights. Show’s ticket holder MONTREAL AND CALIFORNIA GUITAR TRIOS get $5 discount on (restaurant next door) Manna’s Featuring six virtuoso guitarists from four countries, delicious items. Comedy show revolves around our the California Guitar Trio and Montreal Guitar Trio culture, and political and social happenings, Parallelfuse over forty years of combined performing expeogram is producing the event, www.parallellogram. rience into one unique six-by-sixstring phenomenal com. Bourgie Nights 127 Princess Street ensemble! Combining the California Trio’s steel JOKES ‘N’ SMOKE strings with the Montreal Trio’s nylon-stringed guiEvery first Mon. of mo. will feature a stand-up comtars, the two groups collaborate to create energetic edy showcase Hosted by Brian Granger, perforand infectious arrangements that fuse progressive mances by Reid Clark, Colton Demonte and many rock with world, jazz and classical music. Tickets: more of Nutt Street Comedy Club’s finest. 3021 $18-$35. www.thalianhall.org $18-$35 http://www.

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EPIC DAY AT GLA 4/19: Epic Day @ G.L.A.—a beer, music and art festival, to be held at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. When you combine 16 Micro-Brews (32 total brews) for sampling from R.A. Jeffreys and The Dirty Heads, Fear Nuttin Band, and Signal Fire on stage, it’s sure to be epic! 1941 Amphitheater Dr. VIP 3:30pm. GA 4:30pm. Under 21 7pm. Tickets on sale now, https://epicday.eventbrite.com

dance BALLROOM DANCING CLASSES No partner needed, Classes held in two locations due to elections. Pre-reg. rqd. Every Wed. April 2-April 30. Beginner Ballroom:12:30 - 1:20. Ballroom Intermediate: 1:30-2:20. Waltz (Beginner):2:30-3:20. $28/4 wks. Singles/couples. New Hanover County Resource Center, 2222 College Rd. 910 799-2001 $28 New Hanover County Senior Resource Center 2222 College Rd.

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.

BELLAMY CALLS FOR ARTISTS! The Bellamy Mansion has put out a call for emerging artists to create the “Beauty of Bellamy” as part of an upcoming exhibition, sale, and celebration held during a five-week celebration of visual arts, Oct. 2nd-Nov. 6th.

The deadline for the juried entry is Aug. 30th. Folks must turn in application and entry fee of $20 to gain access to the mansion for painting, drawing, or photographing. Artists can submit 2D or 3D entries. Prizes and honorable mention awards given. For more information, go online: www.bellamymansion.org.

THE SLEEPING BEAUTY 4/12, 2:30pm or 7pm: City Ballet of Wilmington’s Sleeping Beauty. Original version will be a beautiful fully staged production with gorgeous costumes, backdrops, and some exciting new twists to the story. City Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty will inspire all ages and instantly transports you into a magical world of fantasy and adventure. A beloved fairy tale where a kingdom is challenged and virtue is put to the test. $2. www.thalianhall.com. Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, 310 Chestnut St. CAPE FEAR DANCE FESTIVAL

Produced by Wilmington Ballet Company, featuring three performances: “The Velveteen Rabbit” (produced by Dance Element Productions); “A Tea for Ruby,” written by Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser (of the “Fancy Nancy” series). Set by Mary LeGere of The Raleigh Dance Theater. Children’s stories from Cape Fear Dance Theatre, doing acting, dance, film, and physical theater. Details of stories TBA. Performance times at 2pm and 4:30pm at Thalian Hall on 4/27. wilmingtonschoolofballet@gmail.com and http://www.wilmingtonschoolofballet.com

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art/exhibits SHADOWPLAY Shadowplay runs through April 18th. Featuring both representational and abstract work, the exhibition focuses on the importance of light and shadow, emphasizing its effect in establishing mood, time and season. Gallery’s artists: Donald Furst, Robert Irwin, Sally Sutton, and many more. An opening night reception will be held on Friday, March 28th in conjunction with the Fourth Friday Gallery Night in downtown Wilmington. 201 Princess Street. www. newelementsgallery.com.

BELLAMY’S CALL FOR ARTISTS The Bellamy Mansion Challenges Emerging Artists to showcase the ‘Beauty of the Bellamy’ in an upcoming exhibition, sale and celebration. The mansion is accepting applications for the first ever Bellamy Mansion Emerging Art Show, the highlight of a five-week celebration of the visual arts from 10/2-11/6. Submissions must showcase the beauty of the Bellamy using its history and architecture as inspiration. Artists are encouraged to complete an application form as soon as possible, with payment of $20 ($10 for students), to receive access to the mansion to draw, paint or photograph. Deadline for completed application form with entry fee and photos to jurors Gale Smith and Joanne Geisel: 8/30. Artists may submit two 2-D or 3-D entries. Monetary prizes plus merit and honorable mention awards will be granted. Also featured are free children’s art events and art lectures by local professional artists. The celebration will begin with an opening reception on October 2 and closes November 6 with a party highlighting children’s art. $10-$20. www.bellamymansion.org.

503 Market St. ARTISTS CALL FOR WHQR WHQR 91.3fm Public Radio is currently accepting submissions from artists for the next ten shows in the WHQR Gallery that will run from June 2014 January 2016. Artwork must be two dimensional and able to hang on a wall. Interested artists must electronically submit their information along with three examples of artwork by April 3, 2014 at whqr. org/artists. We ask that submissions include an artist statement or resume, dimensions and medium, pricing and any suggestions and/or ideas for an exhibit at the WHQR Gallery. A jury will meet in early April to select the artists. Two or more artists may be paired for a single exhibit. Art exhibits rotate every two months. WHQR will host an opening reception and one additional reception on Fourth Friday nights. The artist(s) is expected to pay for 50% of the reception costs. The majority of the pieces must be available for purchase. WHQR will retain 35% of the sale price as a commission. The Gallery has approximately 900 square feet of total floor space.

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the ceiling height is approximately 12 feet. Regular Gallery hours are Monday Friday from 10am to 4pm. Free. www.whqr.org WHQR Gallery 254 N. Front St. UNCW SPRING SENIOR EXHIBIT An exhibition showcasing the graduating studio art seniors of the University of North Carolina Wilmington will open on Thursday, April 10th. The event will be held in the Art Gallery, located on the first floor of the Cultural Arts Building. The exhibit acts as a capstone project for the graduating students with works juried by faculty. Works include: ceramics, sculpture, hand-made books, photography, drawing, graphic design, printing, mixed media, and painting. The opening reception is from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and the exhibit will run until May 10th. free and open to the public Free http://uncw.edu/art/gallery/ UNCW, Art Gallery, Cultural Arts Building 601 S. College Road AZALEA FESTIVAL KICK OFF! Sat., 4/12 5-7pm Kick off your Sat. evening at the Azalea Festival at the Bellamy Mansion. Drop by and stroll through the Bellamy Mansion Art Exhibit and enjoy light Hors d’oeuvres. Cash bar for beer and wine cash available. Suggested donation of $5.00 for future events. Donation http://www.ncazaleafestival.org/ Bellamy Mansion 503 Market St. DO THIS IN REMEMBRANCE...

‘Do this in remembrance…’ On display through 5/15, Wed-Sat, from 11am-5pm. Free. As interpreted by Sullivan Anlyan and J. Coleman, curated

by Chet Fisher. The reopening of Era Gallery in new spot, 523 South 3rd St. Sat., 4/12, 7-10pm. Wilmington’s Anlyan and D.C.’s Coleman tackle religion.

Anlyan’s collection of paintings of Wilmington places of prayer drew a huge audience to the gallery that included practitioners of various faiths across the spectrum. Coleman visually translates a subject matter that has had a tremendous impact on his life, as he grew up going to church. Neither Anlyan nor Coleman have approached this show with any personal agenda or intent to create work that is controversial. Peace and beauty is conveyed.

ARTIST SHOWING A Frame of Mind Gallery is honored to show some of the many works of local artist, author and world traveler David D. Hume. Delightful, original water colors by Eunice G. Andrews will also be on display thru September 2014.Located in historic 100 year old house in Carolina Heights.Come and check us out as one of the best kept secrets in Wilmington since 1991. 1903 Princess St. (910)251-8854.

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JANETTE HOPPER “Dancing through my Blogosphere—Taking you on a whirlwind trip through my visual blog,” an art show by Janette K Hopper, Costello’s Piano Bar in downtown Wilmington, NC, will present a new art show, exhibiting prints and paintings by Janette K. Hopper. Exhibition will consist of three chapters: 1) Medieval nastygrams - the foibles of man, 2) Nature, the killer app, and 3) To the Cloud! Vaporware. Each portion of the trip through Hopper’s artistic Blogosphere will last for two months, with the entire trip lasting six months. Costello’s is open 7 days a week from 7pm-2am.

FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT “Fourth Friday Gallery Night” is now coordinated

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

museums CAPE FEAR MUSEUM Exhibits: A View From Space: Since the launch of the world’s first artificial satellite Sputnik in 1957, satellites have dramatically changed the way we study our planet. A new, bilingual (Spanish and English), highly interactive, hands-on science exhibit, will allow visitors to see the world from a satellite’s perspective. Includes numerous hands-on activity sections such as the Satellite Activity Area. • Collection Selections: Handbags, artifact collection includes more than 100 handbags. Contrast their styles as you view a selection of bags drawn from the 19th and 20th centuries. • 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. • Michael Jordan Discovery Gallery, Williston Auditorium, giant ground sloth, Maritime Pavilion and more! 910-798-4370. Hours: Tues-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. $4-$7. Free for museum members and children under 3. New Hanover County residents’ free day is the first Sun.

ea. month. 814 Market St. capefearmuseum.com.

NC AQUARIUM AT FORT FISHER 4/5, 26, 9am: Learn the art and practice of saltwater fishing from the beach! Hands-on program includes knowledge of surf fishing equipment, baits commonly used and how to identify local fish in our waters. All equipment provided. Rain or shine. $14.50$15 • Salt Marsh Exploration, 4/6, 20, 1pm: NC has over 3,000 acres of salt marsh. Hike the salt marsh and discover animals and plants unique to this rich environment. Participants should wear closed-toed shoes. $7-$18 • Behind the Scenes Tour, 4/26, 11:15am: It’s feeding time, and you’re invited to watch. Visit the top of our largest exhibit, the Cape Fear Shoals, during an expanded tour behind the scenes. Get a birds-eye view of this 235,000 gallon tank as sharks, stingrays, moray eels, and other fish swim below! Aquarists feed the animals during the tour, offering a unique opportunity for close-up viewing. $12-$23. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher 900 Loggerhead Road http://reservations. ncaquariums.com/fortfisher.

A STARGAZING EVENT Join Cape Fear Museum and other community partners for a fun-filled evening of stargazing and astronomy-themed activities. The Statewide Star Party is the official kickoff event to the 2014 North Carolina Science Festival. Be part of an event that is happening statewide! And, bring a flashlight! Free event allows folks to enjoy: a laser-guided tour of the Moon and constellations; up close views of the Moon, stars, planets and more using a variety of telescopes; meet a professional meteorologist and view digital displays to see how the Moon affects tides on Earth; enter a free raffle to win prizes and passes to local attractions including Cape Fear Museum, Airlie Gardens, and NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher; and more! Free April 5 http:// www.capefearmuseum.com Carolina Beach State Park 1010 State Park Road

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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

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used books, and benefit nonprofits. 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. 256-2569. 303 West Salisbury St. wbmuseum.com.

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

LATIMER HOUSE Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12. The Latimer House of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible. 126 S. Third St. 762-0492. www.latimerhouse.org

CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12-foot saltwater crocodile, “Bubble Boy.” and “Sheena”, a 23ft long Reticulated Python that can swallow a human being whole! Giant Anaconda weighs 300 lbs, w/15 ft long King Cobras hood up and amaze you. See the Black Mamba, Spitting Cobras, Inland Taipans, Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, and more! Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else. One of the most famous reptile collections on earth. Open everyday in summer, 11am5pm (Sat. till 6 pm); winter schedule, Wed-Sun. 20 Orange St, across from the Historic Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting Front and Water Street. (910) 762-1669 or www.capefearserpentarium.com.

BELLAMY MANSION One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, itf ocuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action. 910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St. CAMERON ART MUSEUM Exhibits: Floating Sculpture: Bruce Barclay Cameron Duck Decoy Collection, through 6/1. Avid hunstman, sportsman and philanthropist Bruce Barclay Cameron collected duck decoys throughout his lifetime, and CAM will showcase them. • Requiem in a Glass: Brady’s Greenhouse, thorugh 6/1. Installation by Harry Taylor commissioned by CAM pays homage to the industrious work of famed American Civil War photographer Matthew Brady.

Brady’s glass negatives were recycled after the war to build greenhouses, but as the years went by, the sun’s rays burned the imagery from the glass and these images were lost.. Taylor reimagines them.

• James Grashow—Brooklyn born sculptor and woodcut artist James Grashow (American, b. 1942) is known for his large-scale sculptures and installations made out of cardboard. Exhibition will feature whimsical installations of flora and fauna as we as pieces created especially for the CAM. • CAM Public Tours, Thurs., 7:30pm, w/admission. Explore what’s new and on view. Open late on Thurs. until 9pm.• Corner of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd. Tues-Sun,10am-5pm; Thurs: 10am-9pm. Museum members free, $8 non-members, $5 students with valid ID, $3 children age 2 -12. • CAM Café hrs: Tues-Sat, 11am-3pm; Sun, 10am-3pm; Thurs. dinner. www.cameronartmuseum.com or 910-3955999. www.cameronartmuseum.org BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchenbuilding and courtyard. • Colonial Era Dance and Music Lecture: Learn what the great heritage from this period has left us! 4/15, 6:30pm.An evening talk by UNCW professor, John Bennett, and listen to music provided by Masonboro Parlor. Seating is limited, so advance registration is recommended. $5 www.burgwinwrighthouse.com Burgwin Wright House 224 Market Street 3rd and Market St. TuesSat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. Admission rqd.

(910) 762-0570. www.burgwinwrighthouse.com.

sports/recreation BIRD WATCHING TOUR Go birding throughout Oakdale Cemetery with noted ornithologist, Dr. James Parnell. A retired professor of biology at University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Dr. Parnell is the author of numerous books and articles on birds, among which is Birds of the Carolinas, which he co-authored. $10 for nonmembers; free for members.7-9am. *ours cancelled in event of inclement weather. Oakdale Cemetery, 520 N. 15th Street $10 http://www.oakdalecemetery.org Oakdale Cemetery 520 N. 15th St. EMPIE TENNIS CLINICS Adult Tennis Clinics, pre-reg and pay rqd. Mon., 3/31, 10am-11:30am. $15/clinic. • Monday Beginner Tennis—Session 2: 4/7; 4/14; 4/21. Session 3: 4/28; 5/5; 5/12; 5/19, 5:30-6:30pm. $44 for 4 clinics/session. Complete list of clinics including kids clinics, visit www.empiepark.com

CAN YOU PICTURE YOUR DOG LIKE THIS? UNDERWATER DOGS AT PAW BEACH RESORT

Famed photographer Seth Casteel, author of the New York Times Best Seller, Underwater Dogs, will host a special photo shoot event at Paw Beach Pet Resort on May 31. Casteel will offer a limited number of underwater photo shoots for local dogs. For a commission fee of $350, your water-loving dog will spend 30 minutes with the photographer playing a series of fetch-based games in the pool. The fee includes an 8x10 original Underwater Dogs print of your choice. Additional prints and keepsakes will be available a la carte. To reserve a photo shoot, please contact info@ littlefriendsphoto.com. To participate, each dog must have a love of the water and a passion for retrieving a toy.

Contact Karen Simmons at Paw Beach Pet Resort for more info. karen@pawbeachpetresort.com | www.PawBeachPetResort.com www.facebook.com/pawbeachpetresort.com 6101-B Market St. | Wilmington, NC 28405 | 910.392.0588 48 encore | april 2 – 8, 2014 | www.encorepub.com

HALYBURTON NATURE PROGRAMS Pre-reg. required! Kids ages 2 and up, adults and families including a wide variety of birding programs.

Bird Hike, Clark Park; 4/17, 8am-1pm, Holly Shelter Gamelands, $10 • Birding By Bike, 4/10, at Gary

Shell Cross-City Trail, 8am-noon (free). • Backyard Birding and Feeding: 4/12, 9:30-11:30am, $5. 4099 S. 17th St. 910-341-0075. halyburtonpark.com NC OPEN FOOSBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS 4/11-12, at The BreakTime Billiards Sports Bar and Grill, 127 S. College Rd. Over $1,000 in prizes.

Portion of proceeds supports the Brigade Boys & Girls Club of Wilmington, NC. In the forefront of youth development in the Wilmington area for 116 years, they work with youth from disadvantaged economic, social and family circumstances. The Bonzini U.S.A. Foosball Tour draws local and out-oftown players from NC, SC and Va. Registration fee! www.bonziniusa.com.

BACKYARD BIRDING AND FEEDING Backyard Birding and Feeding 4/12, 9:30-11:30am, $5. 4099 S. 17th St. 910-341-0075. www.halyburtonpark.com Free http://www.halyburtonpark.com Halyburton Park 4099 S. 17th St. 9:30 am WILD BIRD AND GARDEN PAINTED BUNTING Wild Bird & Garden’s Painted Bunting Program, Sat., 5/10, 9:15-10:30am. Temptations Everyday Gourmet, 3501 Oleander Dr. (Hanover Center).

Learn about our area’s most colorful bird during this free program presented by James Abbott and Carson Wood of the Coastal Plain Conservation Group. Learn all about the Painted Bunting and how you can attract these vibrant birds to your yard! www.wildbirdgardeninc.com or 910-343-6001 BIRD HIKE Pre-reg. required! Kids ages 2 and up, adults and families including a wide variety of birding programs.

Bird Hike, Greenfield Lake, 2/20, 8am-4pm, Carvers Creek State Park; 4/17, 8am-1pm, Holly Shelter Gamelands, $10. 4099 S. 17th St. 910-341-0075. www.halyburtonpark.com $10 http://www.halyburtonpark.com Halyburton Park 4099 S. 17th St.

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THE PAST 4/4: An official Selection at Cannes, Telluride, and Toronto International Film Festivals in 2013 and winner of Best Actress (Berenice Bejo) at Cannes, The Past is one of the season’s best foreign films. Following a four year separation, Ahmad (Ali Mosaffa) returns to Paris from Tehran in order to finalize a divorce from his estranged wife Marie (Bejo) so she can marry her boyfriend (Tahar Rahim). Ahmad discovers the conflicting nature of Marie’s relationship with her teenage daughter Lucie (Pauline Burlet).

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HAPPY LITTLE SINGERS Music and Art for Children at Ms. Susan’s Room: Happy Little Singers, ages 6 months to 6 years.

Sing, Dance and Creative Play. 90 minute session, every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 9:45 a.m. $10 per family with two children. Drop ins welcome, please call or text 910-777-8889. Art and craft sessions Thurs, 4pm, and Fri, 10am. All ages welcome, $10/child. In The ArtWorks, 200 Willard St. www.ms-susans-room. com. ArtWorks 200 Willard Street 9:45 am WOODY AND THE HENS Wrightsville Beach Museum continues spring classes that have educational and hands-on components for younger children. Each program will also include light refreshments. For the Monday, April 14 program, we present Woody and the Hens, with a visit by Reilly the Airlie Dog. Local resident, Becky Shuford, will read her charming book, Woody and the Hens, about a Border Collie who hides the eggs of the hens on his farm. Reilly, the Airlie Garden Border Collie will visit us that day as part of the program. Books will be available for purchase, signed by the author. Easter-related art activities. Light refreshments. Call 256-2569 to register. Register by April 9 and be entered in a raffle for a special gift. 3:30 pm. Admission http:// www.wbmuseum.com Wrightsville Beach Museum of History 303 West Salisbury St. KIDS’ COOKING CLASSES Does your child love to cook? Check out our FUN hands-on youth cooking class held in the Fran Russ Recreation Center! Kids’ Cooking Class is held on Mon., 4-5pm (ages 5-7) and 5:15-6:15pm (ages 8-10). Registration is now open for the 4/21-5/19. Participants will have fun learning a new recipe each week. Pre-reg rqd. Wrightsville Beach Parks/Rec, 910-256-7925. townofwrightsvillebeach.com. Fran Russ Recreation Center, 1 Bob Sawyer Dr. THEATRE NOW Children’s Theater Super Saturday Fun Time. Kid’s live adventure and variety show. Saturdays. Doors open at 11am. $8/$1 off with Kid’s Club Membership. Drop off service available.Tickets: www.theatrewilmington.com or 910-399-3NOW

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COUPLET Couplet: Two Days of Verse with Bull City Press at Old Books on Front Street, 4/5-6. Schedule: Sat., 4/5, 2pm opening readings with two local poets; 4pm workshop; 6pm workshop about getting your poetry published and working with editors; 7:30pm readings from Bull City Press authors. Sun., 4/6, noon, additional reading time for Bull City Press authors; 2pm round table writing exercise with a bottle of Wandering Poet saki; 4pm CFCC reading time with English profs; 6pm open mic. Free http:// bullcitypress.com Old Books, 249 N. Front St.

classes/workshops PLANET OCEAN SEMINAR 4/8, 6:30 p.m. The Center for Marine Science a seminar with Dr. Robert B. Gagosian about rising sea levels and how they could effect you. Free http://uncw.edu/cms. Center for Marine Science, 5600 Marvin Moss Lane PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION CLASSES Paranormal Investigation Classes held at The Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle Street, . Classes are every Saturday from 3-5pm. Cost is $5/class (prepay for 10 classes $40). Overnight investigations will be available for $25 per person. Overnight Investigations will be limited to groups of 6 people.

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WOMEN’S IMPACT NETWORK A women’s giving circle formed in partnership with the North Carolina Community Foundation, has announced its 2014 grants cycle with a focus on health and wellness needs of New Hanover County residents. The Network invites area nonprofits to submit a letter of inquiry explaining what WRITING FOR HEALING a program might be able to do with a one-time Writing for Healing Workshop: 4/8, 6:15-8:45pm grant of up to $32,000. Network members will use Heal Your Heart: The Miracle of Divorce (or Break the letter of inquiry to identify organizations that Up), Writing for Healing Workshop, All Love Healmost closely match the funding interests of the Women’s Impact Network. Grant criteria and forms are available on the Women’s Impact Network web page, http://www.nccommunityfoundation.org/page/womens-impactnetwork-call-for-proposals , and proposals We’re on the heels of Azalea Festival! In preparation must be submitted electronically by Friday, of the official springtime celebration in southeastern April 4. Network members will review all NC, it’s Plant an Azalea Week in Wilmington! On Castle proposals and select a limited number of and S. 6th streets, the Cape Fear Garden Club Civic organizations to submit full grant applications. Free. www.nccommunityfoundation.

Improvement Committee will hold a ceremonial plantorg/page/womens-impact-network-call-foring of an azalea to honor Dolly Pearson. The co-chairs proposals. NC Community Foundation P.O. of the club will also present a new greeting card with Box 991

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QUANTUM ENNEAGRAM WORKSHOP Sat., 4/6, 9am-3pm: The enneagram is a road map, a psychic catalyzer to quicken your spiritual metabolism. This one day workshop will introduce you to the essence of the enneagram and how to apply it in your daily life. Once you access the energy offered by the enneagram there will be no stopping you! Lunch will be provided. $45. Church of the Servant, 4925 Oriole Dr. Amy Lyon: 413-

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PLANT AN AZALEA WEEK Thurs., 4/3, 10am. Castle and South 6th streets. The Cape Fear Garden Club Civic Improvement Committee is celebrating ‘Plant an Azalea Week’ and the life of Dolly Pearson with a ceremonial planting of an azalea in her honor. Co-chairs Sydney Penny and Gayle Ward will also reveal a new greeting card featuring artwork by Jenny McKinnon Wright designated as a fundraiser for the Parks Conservancy of New Hanover County to fund the planting of azaleas in our county parks and to assure that Wilmington remains ‘The City Of A Million Azaleas.’ RSVP : sydneypenny@mac. com Free http://artofjmw.com/wp/ Cape Fear Garden Club Castle St. and S. 6th St.

SCRIPTAPALOOZA Scriptapalooza Screenplay Competition: Win $10,000 and be promoted for a year! Since all the judging is done, without knowing any details about the writer, it truly levels the playing field. Over 90 judges (producers, managers and literary agents) who read the script. Many winners, not just the top 13, have had their scripts optioned, or secured literary representation, and even had movies made because the connections they made through the competition. Landing anywhere in the top 100 will get your script promoted for a full year. Final deadline: 4/21. Free www.scriptapalooza.com WIKI WORSHIP The Anchor Church will be gathering on Sundays at 9:45am for what we call WikiWorship; 4/6,

4/13. We will gather at Hell’s Kitchen Restaurant (118 Princess St). WikiWorship is a time to address the hardest questions of life. www.anchorwilmington.org/wikiworship or call 910-524-5676. philipchryst@gmail.com FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY Carvers Creek AME Zion Church of Council will be celebrating Family and Friends Day beginning at 11 am with our Pastor, Rev Hardy Ballard Jr delivering the morning message. Dinner will be served immediately following the morning service. Our guests for the afternoon, Rev Obie L Worley Sr and the First New Light Missionary Baptist Church Family of White Oak. Free Carvers Creek AME Zion C?hurch 210 Carvers Creek Church Rd AZALEA COAST EXECUTIVE NETWORK 4/7, 5pm. Female business women entrepreneurs helping each other grow through networking, professional development and leadership. Begin with networking, then dinner for $15.00 and a speaker, brief business meeting and raffles. Come join us, after first two meetings annual membership $24.00 $15 Henry’s Restaurant Wilmington NC 2508 Independence Blvd.

GUARDIAN AD LITEM OPEN HOUSE Staff and volunteers will host an information open house Tuesday, 4/8, 11-noon and 4-6pm, 272 North Front St., Suite 215. Please join us to find out more about being the voice for abused and neglected children in court.

EGG HUNT FOR ADULTS W/DISABILITIES Tues., 4/8, 10am-12:30 m. MLK Community Center, 401 S. 8th Street. Cost: $2 per person. Preregistration is required. Call 341.0053 for more information. $2 MLK Community Center 401 S. 8th Street BATTLESHIP NEEDS VENDORS now accepting applications for vendors in their 7th annual Easter Egg Hunt Carnival on Friday, 4/18, 10am-2pm.Event brings families to Battleship Park for safe Easter fun featuring continuous games and egg hunts along with two bounce houses and petting zoo for guests to enjoy. Egg hunts throughout, children 2-9. Battleship needs businesses to be Easter Egg Stations (vendors). $50 per table and receive an eight (8) foot table with two chairs to decorate in the fun Easter or Spring theme of their choosing. Games, candy and eggs should be offered at your table. A Craft items and other related items for sell are also welcome. Deadline to register: 4/11. www.battleshipnc.com USS Battleship NC 1 Battleship Rd. NE HUNT FOR HERITAGE TREES Nominations are due by 4/30. Wilmington Tree Commission celebrates conifers of the coast and ginkgo as Trees of the Year 2014: “A Hunt for Heritage Trees in Wilmington.” Hunt for Heritage Trees in Wilmington for 2014! The Tree Commission is taking nominations for any tree species exhibiting large size, age, rarity, overall beauty or historical significance representing an important aspect of the City’s history or natural landscape.

All tree species are eligible for recognition as a Heritage Tree. Angela W. Faison, Associate Planner: (910) 341-3248

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ARIES (21 Mar. – 20 April): In his novel, “The Unbearable Lightness of Being,” Milan Kundera says the brain has “a special area which we might call poetic memory, and which records everything that charms or touches us, that makes our lives beautiful.” In the coming days, it will be especially important for you to tap into this power spot in your own grey matter, Aries. You need to activate and stir up the feelings of enchantment that are stored there. Doing so will make you fully alert and available for the new delights that will be swirling in your vicinity. The operative principle is “like attracts like.”

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Our ancestors could see the Milky Way Galaxy spread out across the heavens on every clear night. Galileo said it was so bright, it cast a shadow of his body on the ground. Today that glorious spectacle is invisible to us city-dwellers. The sky after sundown is polluted with artificial light that hides 90 percent of the 2,000 stars we might otherwise see. If you want to bask in the natural illumination, you’ve got to travel to a remote area where the darkness is deeper. Let’s make that your metaphor, Taurus.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “Dear Gemini: I don’t demand your total attention and I don’t need your unconditional approval. I will never restrict your freedom or push you to explain yourself. All I truly want to do is to warm myself in the glow of your intelligence. Can you accept that? I have this theory that your sparkle is contagious—that I’ll get smarter about how to live my own life if I can simply be in your presence. What do you say? In return, I promise to deepen your appreciation for yourself and show you secrets about how best to wield your influence. —Your Secret Admirer.”

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The Cancerian artist Rembrandt became one of the world’s greatest painters.

It was a struggle. “I can’t paint the way they want me to paint,” he said about those who questioned his innovative approach. “I have tried, and I have tried very hard, but I can’t do it. I just can’t do it!” We should be glad the master failed to meet his critics’ expectations. His work’s unique beauty didn’t get watered down. But there was a price to pay. “That is why I am just a little crazy,” Rembrandt concluded. Here’s the moral of the story: To be true to your vision and faithful to your purpose, you may have to deal with being a little crazy.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): What is “soul work,” anyway? It’s like when you make an unpredictable gift for someone you love. Or when you bravely identify one of your unripe qualities and resolve to use all your willpower and ingenuity to ripen it. Soul work is when you wade into a party full of rowdy drunks and put your meditation skills to the acid test. It’s like when you teach yourself not merely to tolerate smoldering ambiguity, but to be amused by it and even thrive on it. Can you think of other examples? It’s Soul Work Week for you.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): On my blog, I quoted author Ray Bradbury: “You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you.” I asked my readers what word they would use in place of “writing” to describe how they avoided being destroyed by reality. Popular responses were love, music, whiskey, prayer, dreams, gratitude, and yoga. One woman testified that she stayed drunk on sexting, while another said “collecting gargoyles from medieval cathedrals,” and a third claimed her secret was “jumping over hurdles while riding a horse.” There was even a rebel who declared she stayed drunk on writing so she could “destroy” reality. My question is important for you to meditate on, Scorpio. Right now you must do whatever’s necessary to keep from being messed with by reality.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Does your mother know what you are up to these days? Let’s hope not. I doubt if she would fully approve, and that might inhibit your enthusiasm for the experiments you are exploring. It’s probably best to keep your father out of the loop as well, along with other honchos, cynics, or loved ones who might be upset if you wander outside of your usual boundaries. As for those clucking voices in your head: Give them milk and cookies, but don’t pay attention to their cautious advice. You need to be free of the past, free of fearful influences, and free of the self you’re in the process of outgrowing.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Are you waiting? Are you wondering and hoping? Are you calculating whether you are needed, and if so, how much? Do you wish the signs were clearer about how deeply you should commit yourself?

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

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FinKelstein music

6 S Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401 • (910) 762-5662

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- No Contracts - Drop In Rates Available

910-386-6846 www.dynamicmartialarts.webs.com

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN 4 & 6-WEEK CLASSES & 1 & 2-DAY WORKSHOPS

Museum School at Cameron

Art Museum

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Mug of the Day $1.99

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

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AVERAGE PRICE $100

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JAZZ @ THE CAM A CONCERT SERIES BY CAMERON ART MUSEUM & CAPE FEAR JAZZ SOCIETY

www.cameronartmuseum.org

Thurs., April 3 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Cape Fear Jazz Orchestra

The Cape Fear Jazz Orchestra is a 16 piece jazz ensemble which performs repertory and contemporary works written for the large jazz ensemble.

Purchase seats on CAM’s website, by phone or at the door; 910.395.5999, www.cameronartmuseum.org, Contact CAM Café to make your dinner reservations: 910.777.2363.

CAM/CFJS Members: $8.00, Non-members: $12.00 Students: $5.00 with valid ID

www.cameronartmuseum.org/museumschool 910.395.5999 ext. 1008

Jerald Shynett www.capefearjazzsociety.org

3201 South 17th Street | Wilmington, NC 28412 | 910.395.5999 encore | april 2 – 8, 2014 | www.encorepub.com 55

Join us for our easter buffet

Over 20 home style veggies & Eastern NC Barbecue Pork cooked daily!

BBQ Pork • Pig Feet • Fried Chicken • Baked Chicken • Chicken & Pastry • Catfish • Whiting • Clam Strips • Fat Back • Fries • Chitlins • Rutabagas • Green Beans • Mac-N-Cheese • Sweet Potato Soufflé • Cabbage • Boiled Potatoes • Corn • Field Peas • Turnips • Collards • Baked Beans • Green Peas • Lima Beans • Rice • Chicken Salad • Mashed Potatoes & Gravy • Coleslaw • Potato Salad • Pan-Fried Okra • Rolls • Hushpuppies • Cheese Biscuits • Apple, Blueberry & Peach Cobbler • Cherry Cheesecake • Banana Pudding • Ice Cream

Our Easter Buffet will include Ham, Turkey, Sweet Potato Pie, & Deviled Eggs!

5559 Oleander drive • 910.798.2913

Between Dogwood Lane & French Street, across from the batting cages.