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LIVE LOCAL, LIVE SMALL: The five-year plan...

BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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here do you want to be in five years?” It’s a standard job interview question; I remember the first time I was asked it in a job interview. I was looking at the possibility of a sharp turn away from the path I was then marching. I didn’t have an answer to the question. Thankfully, it was just a dalliance, and I got myself back where I needed to be instead of heading for corporate life, wearing a suit everyday and selling something I didn’t believe in—which is not where I belonged then or now. I wouldn’t last six months in that world. Though I am fascinated by people who flourish there.

Since January 2017, I have really been feeling like all bets are off, and I have no idea how to really plan. Most years I put up a list of goals for the bookstore at the front desk. They are usually not realistic, but inflated along the idea of “a man’s reach should exceed his grasp.” For the first time since we moved in 2010, I didn’t make one this year.

I began with such uncertainty at the onset of 2017, my thinking was more along the lines of: “Please, let’s just keep the doors open and pray the country isn’t at war by this time next year…” That’s not exactly inspiring for my staff. It didn’t seem like a good idea to post it on a sign at the front desk.

To be honest, while we were wrestling with Jock’s citizenship application, we did spend a considerable amount of time discussing our possible “plan B” if that fell through.

“It would break your heart to leave Wilmington,” Jock observed several times.

“Home is where you are,” I responded.

But he’s right. It would break my heart to leave here—both of our hearts.

Now that he is more settled and, as a result of receiving his citizenship, should be able to travel again without fear of being turned away from our boarders, we are starting to talk calmly about the possible future.

Where do I want to be in five years?

That’s a hell of a question.

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I want to be here with Jock. I want the bookstore to be open and flourishing. But what does that mean exactly?

Well, I’d like to stop questioning the reality I live in every time I turn on the tap. Is it safe to take a bath? Is it safe to do dishes? To take a drink? We don’t consider it safe to swim in the Cape Fear River, but we drink it. That’s an interesting paradox to ponder, isn’t it? Part of why we don’t consider it safe to swim is the strong current and of course, the wild life. Still, the river needs a lot of help and work in the realm of pollution.

As well, I would really like to see our school districts redrawn. If readers wonder why that is, then, please, spend a day visiting Snipes or Rachel Freeman elementary schools. All children in New Hanover County are not getting the same education. It is unconscionable, in this day and age, we have effectively resegregated our elementary schools. There is no question we can do better—and we should do better. Five years is far more time than necessary to remedy this.

In five years, I would like for our city to have greater food security. For me, that has to start at home. I have to create a perennial edible garden to produce food that gets eaten and have a surplus.

Right now, the squirrels are the only ones benefiting from my hard-working fig tree.

(They also got all our plums this year.)

But there are a lot of opportunities for more food security in landscaping, both

in public and privately, which could really transform how we think about food as a city, county and community. The exporting of agricultural products has long been part of our history. Now more than ever, I would like to see us reclaim it.

We give all appearances of exponential growth. A drive down the now-blighted Kerr Avenue is like a trip into Soviet block-housing-meets-Pleasantville.

There is enough pavement to land a 747 and housing that is most kindly described as “dense and lacking in trees.” I would really love to see a bit of a breath and a reconsideration. Frankly, if we keep taking down trees at this rate, none of us will be able to take a deep breath, let alone stop and consider where we are headed.

The county has announced four possible proposals to redevelop the block the main library occupies on Third Street with another public-private partnership, like the oh-so-successful partnership for the parking deck redevelopment on Water Street. From the most recent e-mail to stakeholders: “A revised agreement is being developed to reflect the additional costs, approximately $7.6 million, to be split between the city and East-West.”

Subsidized housing—both for those who need basic housing and the public subsidizing luxury development to make developers rich—is a difficult and far-reaching

topic that powerfully and directly impacts not only our city’s skyline but our heartbeat. We are fortunate to have preserved as much as we have of our historic district, but it is an ongoing and difficult conversation. Surely, we can engage in the idea of what shelter and housing for everyone in this community looks like? If can we do that, is there a real reason we can’t manage to envision a community with trees?

Trees provide cleaner air, shade on hot days, habitat for wildlife, and enhance property values.

On a personal level, I want The Top Shelf Loft above the bookstore, our nightly rental, to be booked consistently with people who really appreciate and enjoy what we have worked so hard to create. I want to have Between the Covers open— a literary-themed bed and breakfast to serve as a haven for literature, discussion and preservation in a hectic world.

What both statements mean is I really want to share what we have grown with the bookstore in more tangible, tactile and personal ways with people. Frequently throughout the day, it is brought home to me how I increasingly live in world that is disappearing. (Just ask encore’s nice editor lady how often she asks if I have pictures from an event? The answer is invariably “no”—because I don’t have a camera phone.) I see myself not so much as Lear

raging in the storm on the moor as much as a steward of something worth caring for. I want to be part of the conversation, and in my own way, part of adding fragments to the whole. There is something special about blending not only the future but the past, and that has been fundamental to the way I have experienced Wilmington.

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Springs, Arkansas, police that marijuana “makes him do sick things” after they apprehended him for abusing female donkeys. The donkeys’ owners, Emert and Joyce Whitaker, had set up a surveillance camera and recorded Compton on three occasions putting a bag over a donkey’s head and placing his pelvis against its rear end. “It just made me sick to my stomach,” said Joyce Whitaker. “To know that she couldn’t tell nobody and that she was having to go through this.”

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Odessa, Texas, resident Ernesto Baeza Acosta, 34, has legally changed his name to Ernesto Trump and declared himself the son of President Trump. His NSFW Facebook page features photographs of Ernesto wearing a Trump-like wig and asks viewers to “Please share this so that my Dad your president can see this and spend time with me.” Ernesto is a fan of President Trump, but his immigrant mother is unamused about his name change.

BRIGHT IDEAS

Alana Nicole Donahue, 27, of Springfield, Oregon, just wanted to entertain her children and nephew with a joy ride around the neighborhood. But on July 12, as she pulled the kids (ages 2, 4 and 8) behind her Ford Taurus in a plastic red wagon, she

was arrested for reckless endangerment.

Donahue told police she was just “showing the kids a good time.” However, horrified witnesses saw the car going about 30 mph as the wagon went up on two wheels going around a busy traffic circle at rush hour.

UNCLEAR ON THE CONCEPT

David Blackmon identified himself as a drug dealer when he called the Okaloosa (Florida) County Sheriff’s Office on July 16 to report that $50 in cash and a quarterounce of cocaine had been stolen from his car. When officers investigated, they found a baggie with “suspected cocaine,” a crack pipe and a crack rock in the car. Blackmon was charged with possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia.

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TECHNOLOGY RUN AMOK

A security robot named Steve suffered a soggy fatal error on July 17 when it tumbled down several steps and into a fountain in Washington, D.C. New to the job, the robot had been patrolling the Washington Harbour area of Georgetown, mapping out its features in an effort to prevent just such an accident. “He looked so happy and healthy,” an area mourner tweeted after the incident.

Another observer was less sympathetic.

“Robots: 0; humans: 1,” he tweeted.

LEAST COMPETENT CRIMINALS

The Pink Panther, he ain’t. Police in Wayne County, North Carolina, are looking for a careless cat burglar who keeps waking people up as he robs them. At least one victim awakened by the slender white man in early July has seen him wearing a pink polka-dot beach towel around his head. Police aren’t sure if he’s actually gotten away with any loot.

Three heads are apparently not better than one, as three China Grove, North Carolina, masterminds demonstrated on July 12. Rex Allen Farmer, his son, Rex Carlo Farmer, and the younger man’s girlfriend, Kayla Nicole Price, cooked up a scheme to rob the Mooresville gas station where the elder Farmer worked. Surveillance video showed Carlo, disguised in a woman’s dress and wig, emptying the cash register as his father, the clerk on duty, stood by.

Carlo then ran outside and removed the dress and wig, setting them on fire next to the building. However, the fire spread to a meter on the building and a privacy fence, thus summoning authorities. Police soon caught up to all three and arrested them.

THE ANIMAL KINGDOM

An African grey parrot named Bud may have been the key witness in convicting 49-year-old Glenna Duram of White Cloud, Michigan, in the shooting death of her husband, Martin Duram, 46. The investigation of the 2015 shooting dragged on for a year before Martin’s first wife, who inherited the parrot, shared with a local TV station a videotape of Bud imitating two people having an argument, including the words “Don’t (expletive) shoot.” Three weeks later, Glenna Duram was arrested and charged with

first-degree murder, and on July 19, she was found guilty.

—Fire department dispatchers in Branson, Missouri, must have thought they were being punked on July 22, when they received a call to rescue a bird from a tree. But it was no joke. A ladder truck was dispatched to rescue a parrot that had escaped and became tangled in its leash 50 feet up in a tree. (Bonus: The firefighter who braved the 50-foot climb was Colt Boldman.)

ANGER MANAGEMENT

Two AT&T utility workers apparently didn’t work fast enough on lines outside the home of Jorge Jove, 64, of Hialeah, Florida, on July 19. After confronting the workers, Jove went back into his house, came out carrying a gun and began shooting at the AT&T trucks, deflating the tires.

Jove reloaded twice and shot at the trucks’ engines before aiming at Gilberto Ramos, a service worker who was up on a utility pole. Jove was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

GOVERNMENT IN ACTION

Adi Astl, 73, took it upon himself to solve a safety problem in Tom Riley Park in the Etobicoke area of Toronto, Ontario. Accessing the park meant navigating a steep hill, and Astl felt it was dangerous. The city balked at building a staircase, citing a cost between $65,000 and $150,000. So Astl, a retired mechanic, built it himself, with the help of a homeless man — for $550.

Responding to the resulting media storm, the city now plans to build a regulation staircase costing $10,000. “Bureaucrats, bureaucrats, bureaucrats,” Astl concluded.

Meanwhile, in British Columbia’s New Westminster, the city has constructed, at a cost of $200,000, an unfinished stairway to nowhere. The structure was originally intended to replace a required fire escape on a building, but was left incomplete and unattached to the building when concerns arose about wires overhead. “I thought it was an artwork, but I don’t think it makes that much sense,” said passerby Lawrence Kong.

LAW AND ORDER

About a week after police in Minneapolis killed unarmed Justine Ruszczyk after she called to report an assault, orange signs began popping up on streetside poles depicting a jumping police officer with a gun in each hand and the warning, “Twin Cities Police Officers Easily Startled.” Minneapolis police department spokeswoman Sgt. Catherine Michal said on July 24 that public works employees were removing the signs, which were made of metal and resembled traffic signs.

NEWS>>FEATURE

LOOKING ‘CLOUDWARD’: How many raindrops does it take to make a river?

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BY: JOHN WOLFE

steady drum roll on my tin roof tells me it is raining. Outside my window, water falls, filtering through serrated leaves of the pecan tree and satiating tomato plants and form streamlets which find their way into the Cape Fear River. Then they go into the ocean—mother of all water.

August may be National Water Quality Month, but that’s not why water has been on my mind. By now, we all (hopefully) are aware of the presence of a cocktail of fluorochemicals in the Cape Fear, provided courtesy of the Chemours company manufacturing plant in Fayetteville. We are equally aware the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority can’t filter these compounds out of the finished water from the Sweeny Plant. Hopefully, too, we remain skeptical of the company’s assurances they have ceased discharge, given their track record elsewhere in the nation and world. Then there are those who are cautiously optimistic the state regulatory agencies will make correct decisions in their ongoing investigation, and consider what has already happened when they rule whether or not to renew Chemours’ discharge permit.

Still, every time I go to the grocery, I spy opalescent jugs of drinking water lurking in fellow shopper’s carts. Today I cast my eyes “cloudward,” in wonder of the feasibility of simply drinking what falls freely from the sky. It’s not a radical idea. An act our species has practiced since the beginning of time remains the norm today in many places. Throughout the Caribbean, numerous homes rely on cisterns for water needs. In Thailand people drink rooftop run-off, stored in jars (according to a United Nations Environment Programme publication, which also calls rainwater harvesting “an environmentally sound approach for sustainable urban water management”).

Doug Pushard, founder of harvesth2o.com, writes, “Rainwater can be safely used outdoors and indoors if the correct steps are taken to handle, store, and clean it.”

In a 2008 article published in the West Virginia University National Environmental Services Center’s magazine, On Tap, Pushard outlines how a typical rainwater catchment system works: Water is diverted off of a building’s roof into a large storage tank (typically using a “first flush” system, which diverts the initial burst elsewhere as it contains the largest amount of the roof detritus and bird waste

collecting on dry roofs). Then the collected water is filtered through cartridge and carbon filters, which remove both heavy metals and particles as small as 5 microns. Finally, the water is passed under an ultraviolet light to kill any remaining bacteria. Voila!

Free water, ready for home use. One drawback, Pushard warns, is with ownership of a catchment system comes responsibility for its maintenance, an essential act to ensure water is clean.

Local company Rainstorm Solutions has already seen an increase in calls about potable catchment systems since the GenX story broke in June. “We’ve been getting two to three calls a week,” says vice president Mike Heath, “both from people who already have [rainwater catchment] systems [for irrigation purposes] and want to transition to potable, and from people who want to install a new system.”

Rainstorm Solutions estimates the average cost for a single-family home to install such a system to be anywhere between $8 to $15 thousand, with an additional cost of around $4 thousand to convert the system into a potable system. Heath calls it a good long-term investment; his company previously installed a 10 thousand-gallon rainwater catchment system at the county animal shelter, which is used to pressure wash cages. Now, fearing fluorochemicals, the shelter wants to begin watering the dogs with potable water caught from the sky.

While completely natural, some states find harvesting of rainwater illegal—like Colorado. They consider water to be the property of the state. Frankly, the concept is a little preposterous. Luckily, North Carolina doesn’t have a lot to say about harvesting potable rainwater. In 2009 then-Governer Bev Purdue signed a bill allowing residents to save and reuse rainwater, in reaction to the drought affecting much of the state at the time, but there was no mention of potability.

As far as New Hanover County government, one of the ladies informed me upon my visit, “We don’t regulate that on this level.” She handed me a phone number to direct me to a higher authority. After an afternoon spent waiting for a call back from the Department of Health and Human Services, I found out there is no prohibition on the state level against building such a system. Where I may run into difficulty is with a local building inspector, whose job it is to ensure my hypothetical home does indeed have a source of potable water (a term for which there is no definition of in the building codes).

“How clean is your roof?” joked the bu- neighbors do. reaucrat on the other end of the line.

All info withstanding, there is really nothA later call from the NCDEQ Division of ing stopping me from building a freestanding Water Resources informed me I would be rainwater harvest system on my back porch, regulated as a public water system (in ac- for which I am solely responsible—the doucordance with Title 15a of the North Carolina ble-edged sword of freedom. Or I can pay Administrative Code, Subchapter 18C) if I Rainstorm Solutions to do it for me, propwere to containerize my rain and start sell- erly (although I can’t seem to find that spare ing it to the public. But as long as fewer than $10k lying around).

25 people were drinking it on a regular baReally, it boils down to a question—persis, it would be considered a private source, haps the ultimate question, in this country: and I’d only be subject to the county health What is the relationship between the individdepartment codes. ual and the community? When we turn on (On an unrelated note, I am now accept- our taps, we are asking ourselves to what ing applications to join my exclusive club of degree we trust our civilized institutions, 24 and get first crack at Honest John’s Mir- such as the CFPUA and state regulatory acle Roof Water Elixer—GenX Free since agencies. Would it be better to set out on 2017, but we’ve got guano aplenty!) our own in the (admittedly, often-fetishized) American tradition of Rugged IndividualThe reality is a rainwater harvest system ism to become a loose cluster of cowboys would mean plumbing a second set of pipes who scoop rain out of a barrel to drink, and in my house. CFPUA’s mandatory conneceat only deer meat from our latest kill? We tion policy states, in no uncertain terms, “a totally could; it’s our birthright as American customer may not disconnect after connectcitizens. Instead, perhaps we should choose ing.” Ostensibly, this is to pay for the cost of to work together, and pool our resources to things like pipes and treatments, regardless focus our individual efforts on solving comof whether or not they filter out everything. munal problems, like the presence of toxic And it is a no-no of the highest degree to chemicals in our drinking water. To what exconnect an unapproved water source (such tent do we wish to become, or are we actuas an irrigation well or, presumably, my ally capable of becoming, islands? imaginary homemade cistern) to an approved source of potable water: i.e., pipes One drop of water, by itself, can’t do which lead back to the utility. Cross con- much. But many drops, moving together, are tamination is a very real threat, and just the most powerful force on the planet because I may want to drink what’s falling from the sky doesn’t necessarily mean my

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NEWS>>OP-ED

BEGINNING OF THE END: The Nixon-Clinton-Trump Triad of Disgrace

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BY: MARK BASQUILL

ur first Sunday in August with a grilled salmon dinner was sidetracked by my errant quip about the tweet of the day from POTUS 45. The meal was seasoned by my wife’s soft shade of glare.

“When whoever’s left looks back on the beginning of the end of us, that’s the face they’ll see,” my wife said. “Clinton!”

“Hillary?” I said.

My wife glared again. There’s a soft glare and there’s a different shade of glare. Couples know the dark shade of glare I’m talking about. It was that glare.

“Bill,” she said, followed by a series of expletives typically used to describe the Clintons by Rush Limbaugh’s dittoheads and other deplorables. She continued with civility.

“Maybe Nixon started it, but Clinton stripped whatever dignity was left in the office. He was the death knell of our democracy. No Clinton scandal. No Trump.”

“Yep, right you are.” I said. Some people can “agree to disagree,” but I find it’s safer to “agree to agree,” especially when the salmon is exquisite.

The rest of the evening was glare-free. I digested salmon, and my wife’s Nixon-ClintonTrump comments the rest of the evening, and remembered a soggy fish sandwich I shared with a friend last fall before the election. In describing his take on two lackluster candidates, he said, “People are going to look back in 20 years and see Bill Clinton as a turning point. The beginning of the end. Why feminists gave him a pass, I’ll never know.”

The convergence of political opinion of my mostly liberal wife and my more conservative friend around Bill Clinton intrigued me. Clinton’s behavior and lies about sex bothered me, but I didn’t see that moment as an important turning point in the nature of the presidency.

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My wife has been an activist all her life, sometimes advocating for the environment, sometimes advocating for peace, and frequently advocating for women’s rights. To Rush Limbaugh and his dittoheads, she is a “Femi-Nazi.”

My friend is a good coach, but what I learned most from observing him was leading a good life requires a disciplined mind, well-trained body and open heart. Those aren’t conservative values. They’ve been

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facts since Plato wrestled with the meaning of life a few thousand years ago. There is dignity in leading a “good life” across vocations and jobs, even the temp job of POTUS. When we spoke last fall prior to the election, my friend voiced strong disapproval of Hillary Clinton, but he was definitely not wearing a red “MAGA” cap.

My wife and I discussed the Nixon-ClintonTrump Triad of Disgrace issue again after sharing a summer vegetable medley on August 9. The anniversary of Nixon’s resignation started me thinking about presidential disgraces. Such disgrace strengthened when POTUS 45 tweeted about strengthening the nuclear arsenal and threatened to rain “fire and fury” on North Korea from his Jersey golf course. How utterly deplorable for our undisciplined, overweight POTUS 45 to tweet a nuclear threat on the anniversary of us dropping the last nuclear bomb (named Fatman, nonetheless) on Nagasaki.

My wife sighed. “Sure, Ken Starr led a pointless witch hunt, but if Bill had only resigned! No hanging chads! No Bush! No Trump! Obama at least tried to restore…”

We shared a moment of silence.

My wife continued. “America can’t handle decency, let alone dignity, anymore. We’re done. We have reality TV, rebel flags, and this monstrosity in office, and people love it.

They just love it.”

There’s the rub. “If Clinton had just resigned.” This coming from a liberal feminist who said the same thing in 1998.

My conservative friend and my liberal, feminist wife may be right. Sure, the Clinton fiasco started as a GOP witch hunt about sex, not a treasonous collusion with Russia. But Bill straight up lied to Congress and us. Had the Democratic Party pushed Bill out the door rather than rally ‘round him, there would have been only a narrow, perilous, path for the kind of carnival barker we’re burdened with today. Keep in mind, despite Watergate tapes and public outrage, Nixon chose to resign only after losing political support in Congress in 1974.

There’s less than a snowball’s chance in hell today’s GOP learns from Nixon and Clinton. For the next 18 months (or until WWIII), they have an historic opportunity to be the first party to bring articles of impeachment on a sitting president from their own party. That would be one small step toward regaining any credibility as the “Party of Lincoln.”

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A MOTHER’S NATURE: Tift Merritt talks motherhood, writing and the road BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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ouring is not for the faint of heart.

Without a child, it is an animal exercise in mileage, calories and sleep, which leaves me plagued with thoughts about what my karma must be that I have landed in a sickly-colored motel in this or that middle of nowhere. Touring with a child is more pleasurable, a true exploration, but frankly, tiring.”

The excerpt is from a column singersongwriter Tift Merritt has been writing for The Oxford American, called “The By and By.” It’s essentially about being a mom on the road with her daughter, Jean, who is now 15 months old. Originally from North Carolina, Merritt studied creative writing at UNC Chapel Hill, so she’s no stranger to storytelling beyond chords and choruses.

“I’ve been lucky this year that I’ve had a lot of creative work,” she tells encore of her latest endeavor. “It has been a lot to balance with being a mom—and I tend to side with being a mom.”

When deciding what to share with readers, it’s less about picking and choosing anecdotes. Though there are usually times when things go wrong, it’s more about the lens from which the stories are told.

“I like to look at [them] with a lot of humor,” she explains. “Maybe this is presumptuous, but I think things I am struggling with on the road are actually what’s interesting about being on the road. . . . That is the hard thing about writing, but that is the point of writing: It’s just not about presenting this perfect, clean, let-me-show-you-who-you-think-I’msupposed-to-be. It’s, hopefully, more of a real letter to home than that.”

Being on the road comes with challenges, especially as a mom, but it also has beautiful experiences and endless mishaps. Long hours, lost sleep and little pay balance with simple enlightenments, like first words and lost baby shoes.

Ironically, before having a child, Merritt thought bringing kids on the road was an exceptionally terrible thing to do. However, it’s been a joy.

“Having this traveling companion gives the journey a whole other side,” Merritt tells.

“It’s about exploring leaves, seeing a dog, touching water. I couldn’t care less about how many tickets I sell. It’s not a distraction per se, but I found the road to be a lot more fulfilling, having this tiny little witness for whom I am a tour guide.”

Jean is already getting into drawing, painting and other creative explorations as a toddler. She’s also listening to John Coltrane, Miles Davis and Howlin’ Wolf records with her mother, with “The Muppet Show” theme song shuffled in between. The two even sing to each other.

“At this point, she’s really interested in making noises, period,” Merritt says. “I try to listen to great music with her, and I want her to know about listening actively rather than just knowing music is something that’s just piped into every grocery store we go into.”

Merritt’s childhood education in music was a little different. She was introduced to guitar around 9 years old or so. But she’s less concerned with cultivating a passion or drive for music in Jean. She feels more responsible introducing her to the world and realities of life.

“Like, ‘This is night, this is day, this is winter, this is spring,’” she notes. “I think it’s really as simple as that. We all make ourselves promises about how we are going to be when we get the opportunity [to be a parent], and I realize this time right now is what I have with my daughter—and I have the choice to bring her the world through my eyes. It’s not a perfect world, that’s for sure. There’s a lot of challenges. I just try to remember what a short period of time that being little is . . . it goes really, really fast.”

Jean is starting to walk and run. If traveling becomes bad for her child’s growth, Merritt says she will step away. As of now, “I enjoy writing about my motherhood a the artist is touring to promote her most relot because I think it’s a really wonderful cent record, “Stitch of the World” (January experience and it’s not about yourself,” she 2017). Matt Lorenz, the sole member of continues. “I think it’s the loveliest thing I’ve The Suitcase Junket, is opening the show ever known. The road tends to be the secret at Wilmington’s The Muse on Thursday, and world people find interesting, and I can try to will be sitting in on Merritt’s set. Joining, too, shine a light on the fact that it’s a little more will be James Brown on bass, Matt Corrigan complicated.” (drums) from Hiss Golden Messenger, Eric To talk about Merritt’s music and song- Heywood (pedal steel guitar), and Alexanwriting means talking about raising Jean. der Sauser-Monnig from Mountain Man will share vocals.

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A SONG FOR THE ROAD: Singer-songwriter Tift Merritt heads to downtown ILM with The Suitcase Junket. Photo by Alexandra Valenti

“It’s an interesting cast of people,” Merritt observes. “It’ll be a louder sound than is on the record, but I think that is also the nature of recording. You have this canvas that really holds something that is thread-like and bare and small, and then can extend in a live situation.”

There’s a soothing nature to “Stitch of the World.” Merritt’s voice is quiet and delicate, much like a mother telling a story to her child. Yet, power emotes from the lyrics. They are sweet, soft, lovely, but hit hard subtly with acoustic guitar and a few faint instrumentals. She sings in “Love Soldiers on”: “Bruised up and skinny as a stick / no one I know so underpaid / Been around the block about a hundred times today / Won’t leave you alone, no matter what you say.”

“My Boat” is an adaptation of a Raymond Carver poem of the same name. Despite Carver’s reputation of not being cheery in his writing, Merritt connects to undertones of hope. “He talks about human relations in such a beautiful way: ‘There’s no getting ahead or falling behind on my boat.’ It really captures decency.”

The song even took on a new life before Merritt’s own eyes, given the political climate and discourse currently pulsating across America. “My Boat” reminded her

of the positivity and goodness in the world, thus the recording reflects unity.

Also on the album are ties and knots, borne of a period of transition for Merritt, including divorce, turning 40, and being pregnant while recording. “I certainly metabolize everything that happens to me through work,” she says. “Hopefully, that process is one that travels enough distance beyond my small life. . . . That isn’t to say you couldn’t find me in there in great doses, but, hopefully, I’m pointing in different directions larger than myself.”

Merritt moved back to Raleigh, NC, in 2016. At first, she was hesitant to leave her life behind in New York City.

“I’m not somebody who likes to double back,” she admits, “but I will say it’s been a tremendous gift and a really wonderful thing for both me and my daughter to find ourselves back in North Carolina with our family, and our amazing community of friends and years and years and years of history.

It’s actually been pretty darn wonderful.”

DETAILS:

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EVENTS ACROSS TOWN THIS WEEK

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EVERY TUESDAY - LIVE TEAM TRIVIA EVERY WEDNESDAY - YOGA ON TAP

THE SOUNDBOARD FRIDAY, AUGUST 18

BRING YOUR OWN MAT Summer Outdoor Concert Series

Rob Ronner (6pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

Live Music & Great Food (6pm; Free)

—Porches Cafe, 1030 Chair Rd., Castle Hayne

LIVE MUSIC FROM 7-10PM THURS AUG 17TH DOS EDDIES FRI AUG 18TH JUSTIN FOX SAT AUG 19TH TWO OTHER GUYS

L Shaped Lot (6pm; Free; Americana) —RiverLights, 4410 River Rd.

Ricky Velez (7pm, 9:30pm; $13; Comedy)

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

Sunset Cruise with Live Music by Perry Smith (7pm; $27; Singer-Songwriter)

7324 Market Street • 910-821-8185 www.ogdentaproom.com OPEN DAILY at 11am for Lunch & Dinner

—Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.;

Sister Hazel (7pm; $25; Pop, Rock)

THURSDAY

100 S. FRONT ST. 910-251-1832 LIVE MUSIC in the courtyard 7 days a week

MONDAY

$2 Select Domestic • $3 Draft $4 Flavored Bombs 1/2 Price Apps Live Music from Tony and Adam TUESDAY

Nelson and the Rock-a-Fellas (7pm; $3) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Tony Bennett (7:30 pm; $58; Showtunes, Jazz) —Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd St.

FRIDAY

42 Coldplay (8pm; Free; Coldplay Cover)

$2.75 Michelob Ultra $3.25 Stella $4.50 Lunazul Tequila All Floors open SATURDAY

$3 Fat Tire & Voo Doo $5 Jameson • $2 Tacos Pub Trivia on Tuesday Live music from Rebekah Todd

$3 Miller Lite $4 Deep Eddy Lemon Drop shots $5 Deep Eddy Grapefruit and Soda All floors open

$2.75 Miller Lite • $4 Wells, 1/2 price bottles of wine $2 off a dozen oysters Live music from Jeremy Norris

$3 Corona/ Corona lt • $4 Mimosa $4 Bloody Mary Live music from L-Shape Lot duo 3pm and Clay Crotts 8pm

WEDNESDAY

—The Blue Eyed Muse, 208 Market St.

$2.50 PBR 16oz cans $3.50 Sam Seasonal and Hoppyum IPA draft $5 Redbull and Vodka 1/2 price wings Live music from Josh Solomon

SUNDAY

—Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

Jazz Piano with James Jarvis (8pm; Free) ROCKIN’ FAMILY: The Rock N Roll Hi Fives are a family punk-rock band from New Jersey touring across the country (family dog and all), with one of their next stops at Reggie’s on Saturday, Aug. 19. Courtesy photo.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16

Mike Frusha (6pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

Improv Comedy (7pm; $3)

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

Soul-R Fusion at Laura McLeans Songwriters Showcase (7pm; $3) www.RuckerJohns.com VISIT WWW.RUCKERJOHNS.COM FOR Friday Monday DAILY SPECIALS, MUSIC & EVENTS Select Appetizers halfMONDAY off $ 4 Cosmopolitan $ 2 Big Domestic Draft Beers $550 Caramel Apple Martini ALL DAY $ 95 22oz. Domestic Draft $ 4 RJ’s Coffee 3 Sam Adams and Blue $5 Pizzas Moon Seasonal Bottles Tuesday TUESDAY 1/2 off Select Bottles of Wine saTurday LIVE(sugar JAzz IN THE BAR $ 5 Absolut Dream rim) $ 6 All Southern Half Price Bottles of Wine Shiners $ 3 NC Brewed Bottles $ $ 50 3-22oz Blue$2Moon Draft • Pacifico Absolut Dream (Shotgun, Buckshot, High $ 550 2 Select Domestic Bottles Roller and Hoppyum)

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Piano Jazz with James Jarvis (7pm; Free)

—The Blind Elephant, 21 N. Front St., Unit F

DJ Lord Walrus (9pm; Free; Electric Dance Party) —Jimmy’s at Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.

The Jillettes (7pm; $3; Rock, Pop, Country) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Eric Keely (6pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Music and Fireworks (6:30pm; Free)

—Pleasure Island, Carolina Beach Blvd.

The Imposters (7pm; Free; Classic Rock)

—Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar, 1211 S. Lake Park Blvd.; 910-458 2000

Open Mic Comedy (7pm; $0-$3)

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

Trivia with Sherri ‘So Very’ (7pm; Free)

—Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery, 11 Van Campen Blvd.

Sunset Cruise with Live Music by Jim Nelson (7pm; $27; Singer-Songwriter) —Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

Acoustic Blues Jam (7pm; $3)

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Donald Fagen and The Nightflyers (7:30 pm; WEDNESDAY THURSDAY, AUGUST 17 sunday $48; Rock) Wednesday Miller Light Pints $150$ Coronoa/ 5 All$2Flat 50 Breads —Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd St. 1/2 off Nachos Corona Lite Bottles Spare Change (5pm; Free; Rock, Eclectic) $ 50 $4 Bloody$ Marys 1 Domestic Pints Margaritas/Peach Margaritas 4 $ 50 —The Shell, 14 Harnett St. DJ Lord Walrus (9pm; $3) $ 50 1 Domestic Pints 2 Corona/Corona Lt. $ 5 White Russians —Jimmy’s at Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave. $ 50 4 Margaritas on theTHURSDAY Rocks Tift Merritt (5:30pm; $22-$40; Singer-Songwriter) Visit our $website Appletinis $4, RJ’s Painkiller 5 —The Blue Eyed Muse, 208 Market St. Thursday www.RuckerJohns.com $ 50 2 Red Stripe for Bottles $ 50 daily specials, music and 2 Fat Tire Bottles $ 50 2 Fat Tire Bottles upcoming events $ 00 3 22oz. Goose Island IPA $ 95 4 Irish Coffee FRIDAY5564 Carolina $ 50 Cosmos $4, 007 Beach 3 Road 1/2 off ALL Premium All Soundboard listings must be entered onto our online calendar, powered by SpinGo, each Wednes$ Red Wine Glasses 3 Guinness Cans day, by 5 p.m., for consideration in the following week’s entertainment calendar. All online listings (910)-452-1212 $ Island Sunsets 5 generate the print listings, as well as encore’s new app, encore Go. Venues are responsible for notifying SATURDAY encore of any changes, removals or additions to their weekly schedules. $ Baybreeze/Seabreeze 4 | www.encorepub.com 12 encore | august 16 - august 23, 2017 22oz. Blue Moon Draft $3

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—Bottega Art & Wine, 723 N. Fourth S.

End of the Line & Pepes Tacos (8pm; Free; Folk) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Arson Daily and Bearfoot Monty at Satellite Lounge (9pm; Free; Rock) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 910-399-2796

Mister F (9pm; $5; Funk)

—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

Junkyard Mama (9:30 pm; Free; Rock)

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

Acoustic Syndicate (10pm; Cover TBD)

—Palm Room, 11 E. Salisbury St.; 910-509-3040

DJ Dr. Jones (10pm; $3)

—Jimmy’s at Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.

The Madd American Corporate System (10pm; Cover TBD; Ska) —The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.; 910-762-2091

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19

Sean Meade Jazz Trio (3pm; Free)

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

James Jarvis (6pm; Free; Jazz Piano)

—Candle Nut Restaurant, 21 N. Front St.

Rock N Roll Hi Fives (10pm; $10; Punk Rock)

—Reggies 42nd Street Tavern, 1415 S 42nd St.

Ricky Velez (7pm, 9:30pm; $13; Comedy)

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

Fossil Rockers (7pm; Free; Classic Rock)

—Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 910-251-1832

$3.50 Red Oak Draft $4 Wells 65 Wings, 4-7pm

$3.50 Sweet Josie $4 Margaritas $3.50 Pint of the Day $4 Fire Ball

$3.50 Sweetwaters $4.50 Absolute Lemonade 65 Wings, 4-7pm

$5 Mimosas $5 Car Bombs

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

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

NEW MUSIC: Arson Daily is playing a show at Satellite Lounge on August 18 in support of their newly released EP, ‘Whats On Your Mind?’ Photo by Kendall Atwater

Stray Owls, Photoclub and Gause (7pm; $5; Indie, Rock, Folk) —Gravity Records, 612 Castle St.

Ian Hollingsworth (7pm; $3; Indie)

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

The Dung Beatles (8pm; $6.40; Beatles Tribute) —The Blue Eyed Muse, 208 Market St.

Delia and Friends (8pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Belly Dance Showcase and more (9pm; $10) POLO’S & PUMPS Downtown SOIRE (9pm; Cover TBD; DJ, Dance) —The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.; 910 762-2091

Ricky Velez (9:30pm; $13; Comedy)

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

—Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

MONDAY, AUGUST 21 Gypsy Open Mic (8pm; Free)

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

Trivia with Sherri ‘So Very’ (6:30pm; Free)

—Brunswick Forest, Cape Fear National Clubhouse, 1281 Cape Fear National Dr.

DJ Sir Nick Bland (10pm; $3)

Costello’s Live Music (9pm; Free)

—Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22 —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

—The Blue Eyed Muse, 208 Market St.

Tues Night Contra Dance (7:30pm; $5)

—5th Ave. United Methodist Ch., 409 S. 5th Ave.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23

—Jimmy’s at Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.

Mykel Barbee (6pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 20

Improv Comedy (7pm; $3)

Reggae Sunday with Zion Rootz (3pm; Free)

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

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

—Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.; 910-76-BOOKS

Kure Beach Boogie in the Park (5pm; Free) —Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

DJ Pop-up Electrolounge (7pm; Free)

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

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TRIVIA WITH STEVE LIVE MUSIC

—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

Edgar Winter Band (7pm; $35-$40; Rock, Blues)

—Palm Room, 11 E. Salisbury St.; 910-5093040

9PM-2AM • $400 GUINNESS

Monday Parade: Litt and Friends (9pm; Free)

—Buffalo Wild Wings, 140 Hays Lane #B15

Dangermuffin (10pm; Cover TBD; Indie, Rock) Urban Soil (10pm; Cover TBD; Americana, Soul)

w/Elite Entertainment

Port City Trivia with Dutch (7:30pm; Free)

Comedy Bingo (7pm; Free)

—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

KARAOKE

8:30 P.M. • PRIZES! • $250 YUENGLING DRAFT $ 50 3 FIREBALL SHOTS

Jam Sandwich Band (9:30pm; Free)

—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 910-7634133

Wednesday _____________________________________

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave. —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

Authority Zero, The Supervillains, The Madd Hatters and Rocket 77 (7pm; $15-$20; Rock) —The Blue Eyed Muse, 208 Market St.

Piano Jazz with James Jarvis (7pm; Free)

—The Blind Elephant, 21 N. Front St. Unit F

The Jillettes (7pm; $3; Rock, Pop, Country) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

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DJ Lord Walrus (9pm; Free; Electric Dance Party) —Jimmy’s at Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.

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Rag Doll Lone Star Blues Band Fossil Rockers Trifecta The Possums Mac and Juice Quartet Broadcast 90 (90â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Covers) Dung Beatles featuring Tom and Mike Gossin from Gloriana Flannel Rebellion Villa*Nova/Almost Kings Echo The Aftermath Signal Fire Machine Gun Port City Shakedown

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CONCERTS OUTSIDE OF SOUTHEASTERN NC

SHOWSTOPPERS

TIFT MERRITT

THURS | AUGUST 17

SISTER HAZEL FRI | AUGUST 18

STRINGS AND SONGS: Multi-talented singer-songwriter Amanda Shires is playing Motorco Music Hall in Durham this week with Boy Named Banjo on August 17. Photo by Tom Dorgan NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE NORTH DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 8/20: Wage War, Gideon and Varials 8/25: Diarrhea Planet, Jeff The Brotherhood and more 8/26: Strand Of Oaks, Benji Hughes and more 8/30: Eilen Jewell and The Edwards Brothers

LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111 8/18: Culture and Crucial Fiya 8/19: DJ SKILLZ & DJ SHAKIM 8/25: ABACAB and Sixteen Penny 8/26: Delta Rae and Lauren Jenkins

THE FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 8/19: Social Distortion 8/20: Monica 8/24: Gente De Zona 8/25: Dru Hill 8/26: Sixteen Candles

CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN ST., CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 8/18: Brick + Mortar and more (Back) 8/19: The Roosevelts and Katie Rose (Back) 8/20: Rapsody, Heather Victoria and more (Back) 8/22: Durand Jones & The Indications (Back) 8/25-26: Be Loud ‘17 Festival 8/25: All Get Out and Ratboys And Wild Pink (Back) 8/26: Lester Coalbanks & The Seven Sorrows (Back) 8/28: Shabazz Palaces and Porter Ray (Back) 8/30: MC Chris (Back) 8/31: Saul Zonana (Back)

THE UNDERGROUND-FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 8/25: Sahbabii 8/26: Beyond the Fade 8/28: Barns Courtney 8/31: Through the Roots RED HAT AMPHITHEATER 500 SOUTH MCDOWELL ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 996-8800 8/23: Goo Goo Dolls and Phillip Phillips 9/20: Ms. Lauryn Hill & Nas MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., DURHAM, NC (919) 901-0875 8/17: Amanda Shires and Boy Named Banjo 8/18: Tooth, Solar Halos Bitter Resolve, and more 8/19: Jordan Carlso and Matt White 8/20: Janiva Magness and Tea Cup Gin 8/24: The Jondoes and Tha Materials 8/25: PJ Morton and Ash. 8/26: Luke Pell

THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 8/18: Trial By Fire 8/20: Alex Travers and Bless Your Heart 8/22-23: Portugal. The Man and The Dig 8/24-25: Jon Reep 8/26: Rumours 8/27: Coda: Empyrean Arts + Studio Zahiya 9/1: Satisfaction HOUSE OF BLUES MYRTLE BEACH 4640 HWY 17 S, NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29582 (843) 272-3000 8/18: Who’s Bad 8/20: Lil Uzi Vert, Bibi Bourelly and more 8/22: Social Distortion and Jade Jackson 8/25: Sixteen Candles 8/26: Drake v Future Night and more 8/29: Phillip Phillips

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EYEHATEGOD/ NEGATIVE APPROACH SUN | AUGUST 20

AN EVENING WITH EDGAR WINTER BAND TUES | AUGUST 22

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THURS | AUGUST 24

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ARTS>>ART

LOOK TO THE SKY:

Local gallery throws solar eclipse viewing party, hosts raffle and auction for DREAMS

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BY: EMILY TRUSS

he countdown to totality is on. We’re officially less than a week away from seeing the first total solar eclipse in the U.S. since 1979, and nearly 100 years since it was viewable in the nation from coast to coast (see page 30 for more). For those who aren’t stuck sneaking out of the office with a homemade shoe box projector in tow, Eclipse Artisan Boutique invites the Port City to celebrate the phenomenon with some of their featured artists. The sister store to Blue Moon Gift Shop will host “Total Eclipse of the Art” from 1 p.m. through 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 21.

“Since we’re called ‘Eclipse,’ we naturally felt like we needed to do something to commemorate such a rare event,” curator of the event, Angela Bossut, says. “We really thought it would be an exciting way to connect art with science.”

Everything at Eclipse Artisan Boutique

is handmade and one-of-a-kind, adding to the overall theme of rarity and beauty in our world. A handful of artists have donated pieces specially created for the event, including paintings, ceramics and sculptures.

“The owner of the gallery felt we needed to also give back in some way,” Bossut mentions. “For our grand opening event, we gave donations to DREAMS of Wilmington, so it was a natural fit for us to do a raffle to benefit them. It’s extremely generous of the artists to donate as much as they have, since they are still trying to make a living, as well.”

As guests arrive, they will receive a free pair of eclipse-viewing glasses, which the folks at Eclipse are careful to confirm are NASA-approved. Though, they only have enough for the first 100 people.

“We planned the event to begin well before the eclipse actually takes place, and end several hours after it’s complete to give guests who may also be attending other events a chance to stop by,” Bossut explains.

ON EXHIBIT: ‘Nouveau Blue’ by Mart Allrans is one of several special pieces donated to help benefit DREAMS of Wilmington. Courtesy image

Aside from the eclipse, guests will have the opportunity to meet some of the artists who have donated their works. “At this point, we are representing about 200 artists,” Bossut states. “They’re local and regional, but we have about 25 to 30 artists attending the event.”

Guests will be able to observe the rich colors of vegetation in Janet Sessoms’ oil painting, “First Flush of Morning II,” or see the curious colors and gleaming Swavorski crystals in Artful Notions’ “Time and Space” sterling chain necklace. “At the end of the event, we will be having our raffle drawings,”

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Bossut says. “The first prize is our group of 22 donated gorgeous pieces, and totaling over $5,000 in value.”

The other prize is a sculpture donated by local artist Justine Ferreri, called “Moon Goddess.” “Justine makes beautifully whimsical pieces,” Bossut says. “She’s also a teaching artist at DREAMS. She wanted to raise money for the organization herself, so she is selling raffle tickets for $5 each to raise $500 total.”

Along with the raffle, there will be a special painting up for silent auction created by some of the DREAMS’ students during their summer camps. “One of our artists created a custom frame for the piece,” Bossut adds.

“We will be walking around all afternoon to encourage folks to bid on the painting and enter the raffle drawings.”

Admission is free to “Total Eclipse of the Art.” There will be free valet parking and refreshments.

DETAILS:

Total Eclipse of the Art

Eclipse Art Gallery 203 Racine Dr. Mon., Aug. 21, 1 p.m.

Free, with donations to benefit DREAMS of Wilmington Free NASA-approved glasses for eclipse viewing to first 100 guests

WHAT’S HANGING AROUND THE PORT CITY

GALLERYGUIDE ARTEXPOSURE!

22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC (910) 803-0302 (910) 330-4077 Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com Our annual Artist’s Choice Show will be opening on August 11. Deadline to enter is June 30th. We must have your entry form, fee and jpegs of your submissions by that date. Our guest juror this year will be Todd Carignan. Download the entry form at artexposure50.com or call for entries. Send jpegs to artexposure50@gmail.com. Any NC artist over the age of 18 is allowed to submit up to two works for consideration.

ART IN BLOOM

210 Princess St. Tues. - Sat. 10am - 6pm (or by appt., Sun. and Mon.) (484) 885-3037 www.aibgallery.com Art in Bloom Gallery is in a renovated, 19th-century horse stable and exhibits original art by a diverse group of artists.

Join us for “Slinging Paint with Mark Gansor” on Saturday, August 26, 3-5 pm.

Stop by to see Mark in action as he creates original acrylic paintings on canvas.

The gallery also partners with Checker Cab productions to pair visual art with culinary art. View “Let it Be: Art by Judy Hintz Cox”, large oil and mixed media paintings at Pin Point Restaurant, 114 Market Street and “I Spy: Art by Naomi Jones”, acrylic paintings of diverse wildlife at Platypus & Gnome Restaurant, 9 South Front Street.

CRESCENT MOON ART AND STYLE

24 N. Front St. (910) 762-4207 Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Thurs. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sun.., noon - 6 p.m. Call for appointment!

As a longtime leader in local art curation, Crescent Moon strives to be an ambassador for their artists and to make their customers art collecting, decorating and gift-giving experience an easy one. With an unparalleled selection of individually chosen pieces and an expanded showroom with stunning collections from both new and returning artists, Crescent Moon has something for everyone.

CHARLES JONES AFRICAN ART

311 Judges Rd., Unit 6-E cjart@bizec.rr.com (910) 794-3060 Mon. – Fri. 10am - 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm - 4 pm Open other hours and weekends by appointment www.cjafricanart.com African art: Museum quality African Art from West and Central Africa. Traditional

African art for the discerning collector.

Cureent Exhibition: Yoruba beadwork and Northern Nigerian sculpture. Appraisal services, curatorial services and educational exhibitions also available.

Over 30 years experience in Tribal Arts.

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original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry. “Morning Has Broken” features works by Janet Parker.

Come see Janet’s bold use of color and texture to reveal local marsh creeks and structures.

Home With You,” a collection of small coastal-themed paintings, designed for easy transport home. Runs through Sept.

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EXPO 216

SUNSET RIVER MARKETPLACE

10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 Mon.- Sat. 10am - 5pm www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com Sunset River Marketplace showcases work by approximately 150 North and South Carolina artists, and houses some 10,000 square feet of oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, mixed media, art glass, fabric art, pottery, sculpture, turned and carved wood and artisan-created jewelry. There are two onsite kilns and four wheels used by students in the ongoing pottery classes offered by the gallery. A custom framing department is available. There are realistic and abstract art classes as well as workshops by nationally and regionally known artists.

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WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY

216 N. Front St, Wilmington, NC (910) 769-3899 Wed. – Sun., Noon – 6 PM www.expo216.com Last chance to see the phenomenally successful Ocean Plastic exhibit before it closes. July 28 ends the one-year run of our inaugural exhibit. The final Fourth Friday Gallery Night features a pop-up auction, music by The Swing Shifters, and appearances by Bag Lady and Ninja Turtle, who will be distributing small gifts. After that, Expo 216 is closed for the month of August to install our coming Death & Dying exhibit which will open on September 6. At which point, normal business hours will resume.

Meanwhile, join us for our Second Annual Fashion Show on August 18. Tickets are free on our website.

200 Hanover St. (bottom level, parking deck) Mon.-Fri., noon-5pm http://cfcc.edu/blogs/wilmagallery Wilma Daniels Gallery will feature Grey Pascal’s Vital Archives installation. Pascal’s floating pieces, made from recycled plastic materials, attract the eye and give the onlooker a sense of warmth and curiosity, while his work with distorted audio and visual displays creates an eerie, yet familiar, image of our own lives and experiences. Pascal is known for his large and intriguing installations and his performance pieces that engage and astound audiences. Vital Archives continues this tradition.

NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY

271 N. Front St. (919) 343-8997 Tues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com Horizons features new work from internationally recognized Plein Air painter Priscilla Long Whitlock. Whitlock is often inspired by local landscapes, especially the drama of marshes as they change with the ebb and flow of the tides. On view until August 19.

PEACOCK FINE ART

224 S. Water St. #1A • (910) 254-4536 Monday through Sunday, noon - 6 p.m. www.peacocksfineart.com.

Adjacent to the River to Sea gallery, Features paintings by Wilmington based plein air painter Jim Bettendorf. Local scenes of Wilmington and surrounding areas cover the walls. Original oil paintings and a selection of giclée prints available for purchase.

Open daily from noon to six.

RIVER TO SEA GALLERY

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‘The Dark Tower’ is a melange of bad scenes and malformed ideas

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Thurs. Aug. 17: “The People vs. Fritz Bauer” (German, 2015) . Director: Lars Kraume, biographical drama; 105 min.

German with English subtitles.

ood Stephen King adaptations are rare. Every so often there’s a “Shawshank Redemption,” “Stand By Me” or “Misery.” For the most part, we end up with schlock like “Pet Semetary,” “Dreamcatcher” or “Under the Dome.” I’m fine with schlock; it can be a lot of fun. I’ve managed to have a good time in the most pedestrian of King adaptations—like “Silver Bullet,” “Cujo,” “1408,” “Thinner,” “Firestarter,” “Needful Things,” “The Mist,” and “Secret Window.” Though not perfect, for the most part, they end up perfectly serviceable (or at least amusing schlock).

“The Dark Tower” is something else entirely. It fails on so many fundamental levels, it barely feels like a movie. It’s more like a terribly assembled melange of bad scenes and malformed ideas, cut together to fulfill the legal definition of a “feature film.” I can’t recall a film so bereft of basic entertainment.

I haven’t read any of “The Dark Tower” novels, but the mythology presented in the movie hinted at something far more entertaining than the absolute debacle I witnessed.

The film feels like a strange hybrid of 1980’s kids fantasy “The Neverending Story” and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s massive misfire “Last Action Hero.” It centers on a troubled young boy having a hard time dealing with his father’s death. He’s been dreaming of a faraway world filled with strange creatures, powerful sorcerers and brave gunslingers who dispense justice like Knights of the Round Table. This world has been ravaged by The Man in Black (Matthew McConaughey), an evil sorcerer searching for a weapon of destruction to destroy the dark tower; a giant obelisk that protects a number of worlds. The only thing capable of taking the tower down is “the shine,” which is found in the minds of certain children.

Sounds interesting, right? It’s not.

“The Dark Tower” is a joyless slog through Terrible Town with pit stops at Awful Alley and a rest station called “Pain Plaza.” Everything about “The Dark Tower” feels low rent. The fantasy world our young hero travels to looks like any random acre found in the American southwest. Citizens who populate the world look like a bunch of shabby trailer-park residents with penchants for strange facial hair.

They all dress in a color scheme inspired by J. Crew’s brown and beige collection. It’s not so much a fantasy world as a trip to Arizona in the mid 1990s.

In 1957 Germany, Attorney General Fritz Bauer works with the Israeli intelligence agency to find and prosecute Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann.

BEREFT OF ENTERTAINMENT: ‘The Dark Tower’ is a trip to Terrible Town with even worse stopevers. Photo credit: Ilze Kitshoff, Sony Pictures

I wouldn’t call the acting “terrible” because it doesn’t feel like a strong enough word to describe what is happening here. The fact I was bored by the super-intense Idris Elba and scenery-chewing machine that is Matthew McConaughey is a testament to the incompetence of the production. Everything about “The Dark Tower” feels uninspired and drab. The colors, costumes, dialogue, scenery, shot selection, locations—even the magical powers are standardized special effects with no attempts at creating anything new or interesting.

I spent the first half of the movie fighting off the urge to nap. During the second half, I kept my mind occupied by scanning the background of scenes for overacting extras and questionable set-dressing. The stories I was making up in my head for background actors were far more interesting than anything happening in the film. There was one supporting actor I named “Barry.” He looked like he had been plucked from a Gap dressing room and placed in scenes with McConaughey to play a sniveling helper monkey who shouts out expositional gems when the plot needs forwarding. I gave Barry a back story, too: He was a failed actor who spent the last 10 years flubbing auditions while hopping from one restaurant gig to the next. After developing an epic heroin habit, he ended up in debt to an Armenian gangster. With only hours left before his execution, a cast-

ing agent called and told him he had finally landed his dream role: playing Matthew McMcConaughey’s sniveling sidekick in the worst movie of 2017. He was able to pay back his heroin debt, but seeing the finished film drove him to take his own life.

There was more drama in those last four sentences than anything in “The Dark Tower.” It’s an absolute failure on every level.

DETAILS:

The Dark Tower Rated PG-13 Directed by Nikolaj Arcel Starring Idris Elba, Matthew McConaughey, Tom Taylor

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AMERICAN BLUEWATER WATERFRONT GRILL Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach.

Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their award-winning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sunday April - October. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256-8500.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ MUSIC: Music every Sunday in Summer ■ WEBSITE: www.bluewaterdining.com BLUE SURF CAFÉ Sophisticated Food…Casual Style. We offer a menu that has a heavy California surf culture influence while still retaining our Carolina roots. We provide a delicate balance of flavors and freshness in a comfortable and inviting setting. We offer a unique breakfast menu until noon daily, including specialty waffles, skillet hashes and unique breakfast sandwiches. Our lunch menu is packed with a wide variety of options, from house roasted pulled pork, to our mahi sandwich and customer favorite, meatloaf sandwich. Our dinner features a special each night along with our favorite house entrees: Braised Beef Brisket, Mojo Pork and Mahi. All of our entrees are as delicious as they are inventive. We

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photo courtesy of Lindsey A. Miller Photography also have a full beer and wine list. Come try the “hidden gem” of Wilmington today. 250 Racine Drive Ste. 1, Wilmington 910-523-5362.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Breakfast served until noon each day!

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

■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com CAM CAFÉ CAM Café, located within the CAM delivers delightful surprises using fresh, local ingredients. The café serves lunch with seasonal options Tuesday thru Saturday, inspired “small plates” on Wednesday nights, an elegant yet approachable dinner on Thursday and brunch every

Sunday. Look for a combination of fresh, regular menu items along with daily specials. As part of dining in an inspiring setting, the galleries are open during CAM Café hours which makes it the perfect destination to enjoy art of the plate along with the art of the museum. 3201 S 17th St. (910) 777-2363.

■ SERVING LUNCH, BRUNCH & DINNER: Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 11am-2pm; Thursday evening, 5pm9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.camcafe.org THE DISTRICT KITCHEN & COCKTAILS A new addition to the Brooklyn Arts and downtown area, The District Kitchen & Cocktails is serving fresh, seasonal menus in a polished casual atmosphere. We feature locally sourced ingredients when available. For lunch, we offer delicious burgers and sandwiches, while

dinner features steaks, chops and seafood all handcrafted by executive chef Luke Poulos. Within blocks of CFCC and the Riverwalk, The District welcomes diners to enjoy inspired wines, craft cocktails and NC draught beers at their renovated bar and restaurant, located at 1001 N. 4th St. 910-(910) 769-6565 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.-Thurs.11am9pm, Fri.-Sat., 11am-10pm. Lunch menu served ‘til 4pm.

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:3010:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington Kids menu available THE FELIX CAFE The Felix Cafe is a restaurant experience like no other in Wilmington, N.C. Our eatery is a unique and relaxing gem situated near the port, and at the edge of Sunset Park on Burnett Blvd. We believe fine dining doesn’t have to come with all the fuss. From our homemade soups to the locally sourced produce, we let the ingredients speak for themselves in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Folks will enjoy the outdoor seating, our vibrant staff, the colorful interior, and our cabana style tiki bar.

You will come here as a customer and leave as a friend.

2140 Burnett Blvd. (910) 399-1213.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m.10 p.m.; Sun.-Wed..: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Sunset Park, Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, full bar,freejazz and wine tastings on Thursdays ■ WEBSITE: www.thefelixcafewilmington.com; facebook.com/thefelixcafewilmington HENRY’S A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because it’s going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people.

2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

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

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.Sat. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach

■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ WEBSITE: www.holidayinn.com HOPS SUPPLY CO. The combination of chef-inspired food and our craft bar makes Hops Supply Co. a comfortable and inviting gastropub that attracts guests of all types – especially a local crowd who can feel right at home whether ordering a classic favorite or trying a new culinary delight! At HopsCo, we are dedicated to the craft of excellent cuisine and delivering hops in its most perfect form, exemplified by our selection of craft beers. As hops are the heart of flavor for beer, our local seasonal ingredients are the soul of our culinary inspired American fare. 5400 Oleander Dr. (910) 833-8867.

■ OPEN: Mon-Thurs 10:57 am - 10 pm; Fri-Sat 10:57 am - 11 pm {Serving Brunch 10:57am – 3pm & bar open until midnight}; Brunch ALL DAY Sunday 9:57am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.hopssupplycompany.com JOHNNYLUKES KITCHENBAR Good eats, good drinks, and great times is what JohnnyLukes KitchenBar is all about. JohnnyLukes KitchenBar serves Wilmington, NC a variety of 19 rotating craft beers on tap, a hand selected eclectic American wine list, fun cocktails, and of course, exceptional food.

Our two-story layout brings the best of both worlds under one roof. Downstairs at JohnnyLukes KitchenBar pair your beer or wine with our Parmesan Crusted Pork Chop, Chicken Pot Pie, Ribeye, or one of our many main entrees and sharable plates. Or, join us upstairs at JL’s Loft and pair a beer with one of our multiple burgers, JL’s roast beef sandwich, meatball sandwich, or one of our many appetizers (we recommend both!). So next time you are looking for a new and exciting restaurant in Wilmington, NC where you can experience both great craft beer and amazing food, be sure to head over to JohnnyLukes KitchenBar and JL’s Loft! 5500 Market Street, Suite 130. (910)-769-1798 ■ OPEN: JohnnyLukes KitchenBar: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 10pm; JL’s Loft: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.johnnylukeskb.com THE LITTLE DIPPER Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a four-course meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433.

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

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enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com RISE Serving up the best dang biscuits and donuts in Wilmington, Rise is not any typical breakfast spot. Our donut menu includes an assortment of ‘old school, new school, and our school’ flavors; and our buttery, flaky biscuits filled with country ham, bacon, sausage, fried chicken, and fried eggplant “bacon” are crave-worthy.

Lunch is on the Rise with our new chicken sandwiches on potato rolls and fresh salads. 1319 Military Cutoff Rd. (910) 239-9566 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.- Sun. 7 a.m.

– 2 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: http://risebiscuitsdonuts.com THE TROLLY STOP Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a five-store franchise in South-

eastern North Carolina. Since 1976 they have specialized in storemade chili, slaw and various sauces. As of more recently, select locations (Fountain Dr. and Southport) have started selling genuine burgers and cheese steaks (Beef & Chicken). Our types of hotdogs include beef & Pork (Trolly Dog), all-beef, pork smoked sausage (Carolina Packer), Fat Free (Turkey) & Veggie.

Recognized as having the Best Hot Dog in the Best of Wilmington Awards in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Call Individual Stores for hours of operation or check out our website at www.trollystophotdogs.com.

Catering available, now a large portion of our business.

All prices include tax. Call Rick at 297-8416 for catering and franchise information.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wilmington, Fountain Dr. (910) 4523952 Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921 Southport (910) 457-7017 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658 Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN GENKI SUSHI Welcome to Genki Sushi, an inviting and unique dining experience in the heart of Wilmington. We serve the freshest, most authentic sushi and traditional Japanese favorites. In the mood for sushi and authentic Japanese food? Look no further then Genki Sushi. From fresh nigiri to custom rolls, everything is homemade, including all of our sauces. We look forward to meeting each and every one of you and can’t wait for you to try our delicious Japanese cuisine. You can make a reservation

through OpenTable (you must have a reservation for Friday and Saturday nights), or just walk in during our open hours Sunday through Thursday. At Genki, everyone is welcome! 4724 New Centre Dr. #5, Wilmington. (910) 796-8687.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Closed Monday, Tues-Sat 11:30a.m. - 2:00p.m.

5:00p.m. - 9:30, Sunday 5p.m. - 9p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www. genkisushiwilmington.com INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will 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

NIKKI’S FRESH GOURMET For more than a decade, Nikki’s downtown has served diners the best in sushi. With freshly crafted ingredients making up their rolls, sushi and sashimi, a taste of innovation comes with every order. Daily they offer specialty rolls specific to the Front Street location, such as the My Yoshi, K-Town and Crunchy Eel rolls.

But for less adventurous diners looking for options beyond sushi, Nikki’s serves an array of sandwiches, wraps and gyros, too. They also make it a point to host all dietary needs, omnivores, carnivores and herbivores alike. They have burgers and cheesesteaks, as well as falafal pitas and veggie wraps, as well as an extensive Japanese fare menu, such as bento boxes and tempura platters. Daily dessert and drink special are also on order. Check out their website and Facebook for more information. 16 S. Front St. (910) 771-9151.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am10pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 12pm-10pm. Last call on food 15 minutes before closing.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.nikkissushibar.com/ OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAK HOUSE We have reinvented “Hibachi cuisine.” Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse is like no other. Our highly skilled chefs cook an incredible dinner while entertaining you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. We are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness. Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure we serve only the finest food products. We believe good, healthy food aids vital functions for wellbeing, both physically and mentally. Our menu con-

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sists of a wide range of steak, seafood, and chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill.” We also serve tastebud-tingling Japanese sushi, hand rolls, sashimi, tempura dishes, and noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Our allyou-can-eat sushie menu and daily specials can be found at www.okamisteakhouse.com! 614 S College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am2:30pm / 4-10pm; Fri., 11am-2:30pm / 4pm-11pm; Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 11am-9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.okamisteakhouse.com SZECHUAN 132 Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant is your destination! Szechuan 132 has earned the reputation as one of the finest contemporary Chinese restaurants in the Port City. Tastefully decorated with an elegant atmosphere, with an exceptional ingenious menu has deemed Szechuan 132 the best Chinese restaurant for years, hands down. 419 South College Road (in University Landing), (910) 799-1426.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch specials ■ WEBSITE: www.szechuan132.com YOSAKE DOWNTOWN SUSHI LOUNGE Lively atmosphere in a modern setting, Yosake is the delicious Downtown spot for date night, socializing with friends, or any large dinner party. Home to the never-disappointing Shanghai Firecracker Shrimp! In addition to sushi, we offer a full Pan Asian menu including curries, noodle dishes, and the ever-popular Crispy Salmon or mouth-watering Kobe Burger. Inspired features change weekly showcasing our commitment to local farms.

Full bar including a comprehensive sake list, signature cocktails, and Asian Import Bottles. 33 S. Front St., 2nd Floor (910) 763-3172.

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

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

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

BAGELS BEACH BAGELS Beach Bagels is “the” favorite spot for breakfast and lunch in Wilmington. Get a taste of a New York-style bagel by the beach. We make our bagels the traditional way: kettle-boiled then baked and always made with love. Enjoy something simple like a traditional BLT, or spice it up and try our AnnieWB: turkey breast, bacon, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, mayo, onions, and jalapeños.

Not in the mood for a bagel? Don’t worry, we have ciabatta bread, croissants, kaiser rolls, biscuits, and wraps.

Whatever you’re looking for, we have you covered.

Don’t forget to make your lunch sandwich a combo for only $1.50,. and get a small drink, potato salad or chips and a pickle spear. Come see us at 5906 Oleander Drive or 7220 Wrightsville Avenue—right before the

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■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown and Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Homemade bagels, biscuits, croissants, sandwiches, and more!

■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/Beach-Bagels-301865953202309/

BREWPUB BILL’S FRONT PORCH Welcome to Bill’s Front Porch Brewery & Restaurant, where you’ll find fine handcrafted beers, creative yet informal cuisine, and friendly, attentive service in a casual, upscale atmosphere. We’re passionate about producing distinctive, full-flavored handcrafted beers, accompanied by fresh–from–scratch New American cuisine in a comfortable, casual atmosphere. Our goal has always been to provide food and beer that is inspired, consistently crafted and presented by a knowledgeable and courteous service staff. Our commitment to support the communities in which we do business goes to the heart of what differentiates Bill’s Front Porch from other restaurants. But it is because of you, our guests, that we have been able to make this all happen. 4238 Market St. 4-10 Mon-Wed; 4-11 Thurs; 11-11 Fri-Sat; 12-10 Sun. 910-762-6333 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown/Market St. ■ FEATURING: Homemade craft beer, bar food and entrees.

■ WEBSITE: www.billsfrontporch.com

CARIBBEAN JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE Tucked in the U-shape of University Landing, a block from UNCW is Wilmington’s fave Caribbean restaurant, serving diners for over nine years. Family-owned and -operated, Jamaica’s Comfort Zone provides a relaxing atmosphere along with a blend of Caribbean delights. Our guests have graced us with numerous compliments over the years: “explosive Caribbean culinary experience”; “every year we are here on vacation—you are our first stop”; “flavors just dance in my mouth.” From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouthwatering classic dishes such as Brownstew chicken, curry goat, oxtail, and jerk pork, our selections also include many vegetarian and select seafood options.

Student meal options are $6.99, and catering options are available. University Landing, 417 S. College Road, Wilmington SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Sat., 11:45am-9pm. Closed Sun. and Mon. NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net, and follow us on Facebook or Twitter

DINNER THEATRE THEATRENOW TheatreNOW is a performing arts complex that features weekend dinner theater, an award-winning weekly kids variety show, monthly Sunday Jazz Brunches, movie, comedy and live music events. Award-winning chef, Denise Gordon, and a fabulous service staff pair scrumptious multi-course themed meals and cocktails with our dinner shows in a theatre-themed venue. Dinner theater at its best! Reservations highly suggested. 19 S. 10th Street (910) 399.3NOW (3669). Hours vary.

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

IRISH THE HARP Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to bring you and yours the most delicious Irish fare! We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies. We are open every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends. Join us for trivia at 8:30 on Thursdays and live music on Fridays – call ahead for schedule (910) 763-1607. Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.harpwilmington.com

ITALIAN ANTONIO’S Serving fresh, homemade Italian fare in midtown and south Wilmington, Antonio’s Pizza and Pasta is a familyowned restaurant which serves New York style pizza and pasta. From daily specials during lunch and dinner to a friendly waitstaff ensuring a top-notch experience, whether dining in, taking out or getting delivery, to generous portions, the Antonio’s experience is an unforgettable one. Serving subs, salads, pizza by the slice or pie, pasta, and more, dine-in, take-out and delivery!

3501 Oleander Dr., #2, and 5120 S. College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Sun., open at 11:30 a.m.)

■ NEIGHBORHOOD DELIVERY OFFERED: Monkey Junction and near Independence Mall ■ WEBSITE: www.antoniospizzaandpasta.com FAT TONY’S ITALIAN PUB Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and American influences to mold it into a unique family-friendly restaurant with a “gastropub” feel. Boasting such menu items as Veal Saltimbocca, Eggplant Parmigiana, USDA Prime Sirloin, and award-winning NY style handtossed pizzas, Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am-10 pm; Fri.-Sat., 11 am-Midnight; Sun., noon10 pm

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.

SLICE OF LIFE “Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits.

Visit us downtown at 125 Market Street, (910) 2519444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: Largest tequila selection in town!

■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com

LATIN AMERICAN SAN JUAN CAFÉ Offering the most authentic, gourmet Latin American cuisine in Wilmington. With dishes from countries such as Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Cuba you’ll be able to savor a variety of flavors from all over Latin America. Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue. 910.790.8661 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter for live music updates!

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

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

MEXICAN EL CERRO GRANDE In January, El Cerro Grande will celebrate 25 years serving authentic, delicious Mexican cuisine to the greater Wilmington area. With an ever-evolving menu, they have introduced eight new exclusive soft tacos as part of Taco Fiesta! They churn out mouth-watering enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas, chef specialties, and more, in a colorfully inviting dining room marked by a friendly staff and attention to detail. Check out El Cerro’s daily drink and food specials at their three different locations, including $3.50 margaritas on Tuesdays off Military Road, on Wednesdays at 341 S. College Road, and on Thursdays at 5120 S. College Road. Mondays feature fajita dinners for 10.99 at all locations, and they even have karaoke every Wednesday at 341 S. College Rd, starting at 6 p.m. Serving lunch and dinner daily.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri., open at 11 a.m.; Sat-Sun., open at 11:30 a.m.

■ LOCATIONS: 341 S. College Rd., 910-793-0035; 5120 S. College Rd., 910-790-8727; 1051 Military Cutoff Rd., 910-679-4209 ■ WEBSITE: www.elcerrogranderestaurant.com LA COSTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT With three locations to serve Wilmingtonians, La Costa is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m with lunch specials.

Their full dinner menu (from 3 p.m. on) offers the best in Mexican cuisine across the city. From top-sellers, like fajitas, quesadillas and burritos, to chef’s specialty items, like molcajete or borrego, a taste of familiar and exotic can be enjoyed. All of La Costa’s pico de gallo, guacamole, salsas, chile-chipotle, enchilada and burrito sauces are

made in house daily. Add to it a 16-ounce margarita, which is only $4.95 on Mondays and Tuesdays at all locations, and every meal is complete. Serving the Port City since1996, folks can dine indoors at the Oleander and both Market Street locations, or dine alfresco at both Market Street locations.

3617 Market St.; 8024 Unit 1 Market St.; 5622 Oleander Dr. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs until 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. until 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

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

ORGANIC LOVEY’S NATURAL FOODS & CAFÉ Lovey’s Natural Foods & Café 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, organic salads and hot selections—can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out.

The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of delicious juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables.

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington in the Landfall Shopping Center ■ FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes.

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com

Neck: 140 Hays Lane #140, 910-681-1140. Waterford: 143 Poole Rd., Leland, NC 28451 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: 11:30am-4pm daily; Mon.-Thurs.., 4pm-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 4pm-10pm; Sun., 4pm-8:30pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, north Wilmington and Leland ■ WESBITE: www.capefearseafoodcompany.com CATCH Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina. Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee, 2013 Best of Wilmington “Best Chef” winner, Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010. Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts.

Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-799-3847.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List ■ WEBSITE: www.catchwilmington.com DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore read-

ers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters! Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington.

Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 7622827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net OCEANIC Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes. Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable events, such as wedding ceremonies & receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome. Private event space available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH: Mon – Sat 11am – 11pm, Sunday 10am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dine on renovated Crystal Pier.

■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com THE PILOT HOUSE The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the South.

SEAFOOD CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD COMPANY Founded in 2008 by Evans and Nikki Trawick, Cape Fear Seafood Company has become a local hotspot for the freshest, tastiest seafood in the area. With its growing popularity, the restaurant has expanded from its flagship eatery in Monkey Junction to a second location in Porter’s Neck, and coming soon in 2017, their third location in Waterford in Leland. “We are a dedicated group of individuals working together as a team to serve spectacular food, wine and spirits in a relaxed and casual setting,” restaurateur Evans Trawick says. “At CFSC every dish is prepared with attention to detail, quality ingredients and excellent flavors. Our staff strives to accommodate guests with a sense of urgency and an abundance of southern hospitality.”

Cape Fear Seafood Company has been recognized by encore magazine for best seafood in 2015, as well as

by Wilmington Magazine in 2015 and 2016, and Star News from 2013 through 2016. Monkey Junction: 5226 S. College Road Suite 5, 910-799-7077. Porter’s

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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, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ WEBSITE: www.pilothouserest.com SHUCKIN’ SHACK Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar has two locations in the Port City area. The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd. (910-458-7380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). The Shack is the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs.

Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in and check out the Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Carolina Beach

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

■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.com

SOUTHERN CASEY’S BUFFET In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/Soul Food and Buffet categories. “Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena Casey says. Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 798-2913.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.caseysbuffet.com RX RESTAURANT & BAR Located in downtown Wilmington, Rx Restaurant and Bar is here to feed your soul, serving up Southern cuisine made with ingredients from local farmers and

fishermen. The Rx chef is committed to bringing fresh food to your table, so the menu changes daily based on what he finds locally. Rx drinks are as unique as the food—and just what the doctor ordered. Join us for a dining experience you will never forget! 421 Castle St.; 910 399-3080.

■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Thurs, 5-10pm; Fri-Sat, 5-10:30pm; Sun., 10am-3pm and 5-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.rxwilmington.com PEMBROKE’S A seasonally inspired and locally sourced Southern cuisine dining experience, Pembroke’s was created by the owners of downtown’s Rx Restaurant. Pembroke’s focuses on the same values and excellent service as its sister restaurant, purveying local companies for the best in seafood, proteins and produce. They work with local fisherman and farmers to ensure your meal will be freshly grown and hand chosen. A new dinner menu is churned out daily to ensure the chefs are working with the freshest ingredients. Plus, the bartenders are creating new drink menus daily as to never bore your taste buds. 1125 A Military Cutoff Rd. 910-239-9153.

■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: Open for dinner Tues-Sun, 5pm-close, with live music Fri-Sat nights.

Sunday brunch, 10am-3pm.

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

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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: 11am2am daily.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: 40 HD TVs and the biggest HD projector TVs in Wilmington.

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com JAX 5TH AVE. DELI & ALE HOUSE Locally owned and operated, Jax offers a laid-back atmosphere, welcoming foodies, sports fans, and craft beer enthusiasts alike. We provide a full eclectic menu of quality Boar’s Head sliced meat and cheeses, and feature unique items like our smoked salmon deviled egg, a legendary Italian sandwich, and famous pita pizzas that bake up lite and crispy. 20 HDTVs feature premium sports packaging for all the games! Supporting local craft breweries with 24 drafts and over 100 different bottles and cans, enjoy it all inside the shiny silver building or outside on the dog-friendly patio at 5046 New Centre Dr. Carry out: 910-859-7374.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: Full menu until 2am daily.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, near UNCW ■ FEATURING: Daily food and drink specials.

■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/ JaxFifthAveDeliAleHouse

CAROLINA ALE HOUSE Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place

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ilmington’s literary community keeps gaining accolades (two National Book Awards nominees in 2015) and attention in the press. With multiple established publishers in the state (Algonquin, John F. Blair) and new smaller presses gaining traction (Eno, Bull City), it is timely to shine a light on discussions around literature, publishing and the importance of communicating a truthful story in our present world.

Welcome to Carpe Librum, encore’s biweekly book column, wherein I will dissect literature as a larger, cultural conversation.

I will feature many NC writers; however, the hope is to place the discussion in a larger context and therefore examine works around the world.

“A Southern Garden”

by Elizabeth Lawrence UNC Press, 1942 and 1991

251 pages There are some things in life that are difficult to write. Good writing about visual art is incredibly difficult to find. Nature writing that is dynamic and informative, yet reflective without being self-indulgent and slowmoving is rare and beautiful—much like an elusive bird sighting. Elizabeth Lawrence blends writing about both visual art and nature in her magnificent books about gardening in North Carolina. “A Southern Garden,” published in 1942—and brought back into print by UNC Press—was the book that signaled to the world she had arrived.

North Carolina gardening circles revere Lawrence. Her house and garden in Charlotte have been preserved and opened to the public to tour. I first discovered her when an old friend asked me to track down one of her out-of-print books as a birthday present for his wife, who is also a landscape architect. When he began rattling of Lawrence’s achievements, I was blown away: The first women to graduate from

NC State with a degree in landscape architecture topped the list. That was in 1933, during the Depression.

She began writing about gardening and produced some poetry. But in 1942, with the release of “A Southern Garden,” she found her voice and calling. As she (now famously) pointed out to William Couch, the director of UNC Press, no book of this kind existed for Southern gardeners. Lawrence developed the manuscript primarily from her own garden in Raleigh (she moved to Charlotte in 1948). Combining her meticulous notes with her correspondence with other gardeners, and comparing against gardening books from around the country, she produced a manuscript specifically aimed at gardeners in the “Middle South”—not as hot as the Deep South and with winters not as strong as Mr. Jefferson experienced at Monticello.

Lawrence primarily focuses on flowers and ornamentals rather than vegetable gardening. Though many plants she discusses are edible, as well (and medicinal). But her goal is to surround the home with color all year long. In the back are tables of “Earliest Date of First Bloom,” “Last Date of First Bloom” and “Length of Bloom,” based upon her own notes and research.

It is not a book for looking up information on individual plants. Lawrence is involved in a sustained conversation about painting the yard with colors of nature. It is not something she can break down into simple one-page entries, with headlines and bullet points. She chatters away about the experiences her friends have had transplanting trees from Wilmington to Raleigh. Or the cuttings she got from a friend in Chapel Hill. Or the issues she has with snow-drops. It is like getting a master class in how to design and develop a garden, as well as spend a lifetime deepening a relationship with it. She writes: “Early in September I saw in Mr. Clement’s rock garden a prostrate marigold that is one of the most charming dwarf annuals I have ever come across. He said it was called ‘pigmy gold’ and the seeds come from California.”

Lawrence goes on to detail her experiences with the plant, why she recommends it and where. Apparently, fall annuals are in short supply, but marigolds seem to be the solution for boarders or rock gardens.

Her conversational writing style is such that I can dip in for a quick insight when I’m in a parking lot, surrounded by asphalt and needing a touch of nature to soothe my soul. Or I can spend hours absorbed and re-planning my

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next gardening project—because her passion for each plant has me thinking about where I could incorporate it into the plan and also where to acquire it.

Whereas many gardening books are laid out in alphabetical order, Lawrence discusses the annual lifecycle of a garden. So she begins with discussing how misunderstood winter is in our state. She points out we usually have minisummers in January, which allows us time to sit in the sun or finish up tasks left undone from the fall. Yet, so many people abandon their gardens from Thanksgiving until the daffodils.

Amen.

“Spring Comes in February” introduces the season so many associate with April showers.

Instead, Lawrence is busy with early bloomers and a long list of plants to put in now for summer and fall, including an entire section on roses in the South and the loss of old roses.

“The Climax of Fall” brings the beauty of the wandering late heat of September through early November, and the amazing displays of fall color—which seem to be the great reward for Lawrence.

Perhaps my favorite chapter is “Frost- And the Garden Year Begins Again.” Here is the opening: “Today is the fourteenth of November. I have been sitting in the sun, eating my lunch and staring at the barbaric scarlet of Tithonia Fireball against the cold blue sky.”

Make no mistake: This is not the only book Lawrence wrote. Her additional works include “Gardens in Winter” (1961), “Little Bulbs” (1957) and “Lob’s Wood” (1971). Meanwhile, she was a regular garden columnist for the Charlotte Observer from 1957 to 1971. Her columns were collected into “Through the Garden Gate.”

Speaking as someone who has written a weekly column for the better part of the last decade, to continue to produce material of value on one topic (in this case gardening) for almost 15 years is no easy feat. As many of her devotees observed over the years, Lawrence’s curiosity kept her work and writing interesting. She writes with equal interest about the plants she has acquired via the mail as she does the plants that come in seed packets from “the dime store.” Perhaps that’s the secret: She is fascinated by all aspects of gardening, but especially sharing. She loves to share cuttings, flowers, seeds, sources, and most of all information.

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n Monday, Aug. 21, all of North America will be able to view a total solar eclipse—the first continental eclipse seen since 1918. What starts at 9:05 a.m. in Lincoln County, Oregon, will travel 3,000 miles and cross to the eastern shoreline of South Carolina at 1,500 miles an hour, ending in Charleston. According to NASA, the occurrence is likely to happen only once every 375 years.

While people in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, will have the longest duration to view the total eclipse (2 minutes and 43 seconds) at 1:34 p.m., by 4:09 p.m. the birds that fly to roost, cicadas that come out to sing, and spiders that have dismantled their webs will return to their normal daylight-hour routines. And NASA will have new data to work with in regards to the sun’s radiant energy. They will be measuring Earth’s atmospheric changes—what happens when clouds, particles, or the moon block sunlight from reaching the Earth’s surface.

In Wilmington various festivities are set to take place to honor this rare scientific happening, like making protective eye gear for viewing at New Hanover County Pleasure Island Library on the 16 at 10 a.m. The northeast branch of the library will host a pinhole projector-building event on the 19 at 10 a.m., free and open to all ages. Tidal Creek will have a viewing party on the 21, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., with a DJ from Gravity Records spinning tunes, alongside free outdoor yoga session and eye glasses available for $1.

Airlie Gardens and the Cape Fear Museum are planning a viewing party, too, at the historical grounds on Bradley Creek. In fact, the museum will host multiple events in their popup series this week to preface the eclipse. We spoke with museum educator Jameson McDermott about the eclipse to find out more.

passed through the northwestern part of the country. The Great American Eclipse of 2017 will span from coast-to-coast with an estimated 500 million people observing a partial or total eclipse. The last eclipse to roughly follow this path happened in 1918.

encore (e): First, what makes the “Great American Eclipse of 2017” so special?

Jameson McDermott (JM): This is the first major solar eclipse to cross the contiguous United States since 1979 and that eclipse only

e: How fast does the shadow travel across the sun?

JM: For people travelling to areas of “totality,” where the sun will be completely covered by the moon, the total phase will last for less than 3 minutes. The moon’s shadow will be travelling at an average speed of 1,651 mph as it crosses the United States. People viewing the eclipse in Wilmington can expect the entire experience to last about 2.5 hours, with maximum coverage of the sun at 2:48 p.m. Viewing times of the solar eclipse in Wilmington have a start time of 1:20 p.m. with its peak at 2:48 p.m., and it will conclude at 4:10 p.m.

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e: Why does an eclipse happen?

JM: An eclipse happens when the moon’s orbit causes it to pass between Earth and sun, temporarily blocking the sun’s light. While the sun is much larger than the moon, it is so far away the two appear to be the same size in the night sky. When they line up exactly right, the moon can appear to cover the sun entirely. e: How much distance is between them?

JM: The sun is 390 times further away from the earth than the moon.

e: What are some cool science things we will see because of the eclipse that wouldn’t be apparent otherwise?

JM: During a total eclipse you are able to view a faint corona (the outer atmosphere of the sun), spreading outward from the shadow of the moon. For people who visit areas of totality, as the moon’s shadow begins to cover the sun, they will experience a bright flash in the last moment before the shadow eclipses the sun’s light. Sometimes you are also able to see solar prominences—small amounts of hot material extending out from the sun’s surface through the corona. e: Why do we need special glasses to see it? Also, are you offering them to the public at all?

JM: Looking at the sun is dangerous and can cause permanent eye damage. Damage can occur before someone even realizes the tissue of their eyes has been injured.

Eye protection is a necessity for viewing the eclipse; everyone should make sure they are only attempting to view the eclipse through eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewers

that meet the ISO 12312-2 international standard. Only four manufacturers of eclipse glasses currently meet that standard: Rainbow Symphony, American Paper Optics, Thousand Oaks Optical, and TSE 17.

Per the NASA guidelines, do not look at the sun “through an unfiltered camera, telescope, binoculars, [sunglasses], or other optical device. Similarly, do not look at the sun through a camera, a telescope, binoculars, or any other optical device while using your eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewer—the concentrated solar rays will damage the filter and enter your eye(s), causing serious injury. Seek expert advice from an astronomer before using a solar filter with a camera, a telescope, binoculars, or any other optical device.”

An alternative method for safe viewing of the partially eclipsed sun is pinhole projection.

For example, cross the outstretched, slightly open fingers of one hand over the outstretched, slightly open fingers of the other. With your back to the sun, look at your hands’ shadow on the ground. The little spaces between your fingers will project a grid of small images on the ground, showing the sun as a crescent during the partial phases of the eclipse.

Solar eclipse glasses and handheld solar viewers are the only safe way to view the solar eclipse. Cape Fear Museum and Airlie Gardens will be offering solar eclipse glasses to share at the Eclipse Party at Airlie Gardens. e: Tell us about the party.

JM: It will feature astronomy demonstrations and activities, explorations of UV light, modeling of the relative sizes of the sun and moon, and more, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., with the greatest coverage of the sun at 2:48 p.m.

Community partners in this event include the National Weather Service and New Hanover County Libraries. The KONA Ice Truck will also be present.

In addition to the solar eclipse party on August 21, Cape Fear Museum’s Summer Popup—Monday, August 14 through Saturday, August 19—will feature activities related to the solar eclipse, including a modeling activity on the relative size/distance of the sun and moon; exploration of the tilt of the moon’s orbit; an art project of the sun’s corona; and teaching how to safely view the solar eclipse. e: Anything else readers should know about the eclipse, sun, moon, or earth, in light (dark) of this momentous occasion?

JM: The next total solar eclipse to traverse the contiguous United States will be on April 8, 2024. The eclipse will cross the U.S. from Texas to Maine.

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HAPPENINGS & EVENTS ACROSS WILMINGTON

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ANTIQUES AND TRADE MARKET

First Sat. of Aug., Sept. and Oct., 10am-4pm. Outdoor: $15, every 10x10. Indoor: $20. every 10x10.

Make RSVP today. Food vendors welcome. American Legion Post 167, 16660 Hwy US 17, Hampstead. Download: ncalpost167.org.

ARTISAN MARKET

Historic Downtown Marketplace (Marketplace) each Sunday, 10am-3:30pm through Oct. in Riverfront Park. Local artists bring an amazing shopping experience to downtown Wilmington, right on the water in the heart of downtown with art, music, crafts and more. As the Marketplace continues to

grow, it becomes an economic contributor to the downtown providing locals and tourist alike with a unique shopping option and a valuable downtown experience. Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

KURE BEACH MARKET

Enjoy beautiful ocean views as you shop for locally grown produce and handcrafted goods at the Kure Beach Market. Held throughout summer months on Tues., 8am-1pm at Ocean Front Park, through Aug. 29. 105 Atlantic Ave.

FREE WILMINGTON ELITE NETWORKING

Aug. 16, 6-8pm: Free tickets at Eventbrite—free business networking hosted by Andrew Pierce.

Open to all industries and professions. Bring your business cards. Rockstar Connect networking events are widely known as the preeminent func-

tions to friend “successful and intriguing people.”

Free entrance and free light delicious complimentary appetizers will be served on a first come first serve basis. All attendees are responsible for their own alcoholic beverages. Might as Well 250 Racine Dr., 15

ANNUAL FASHION SHOW

Aug.18, 7pm: Join Expo 216 for their annual fashion show, which debuts their second theme:Death & Dying. Nine spectacular creations, including Trim Reaper, Ghost Dancer, and Anabus Calling, will stomp the runway to live music. Event is free, tickets available on website: www.expo216.com.

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EARLY CELEBRATION OF SOLAR ECLIPSE

Aug. 19, 8:30am: We’ll be closed Monday, August

21st, when the path of the solar eclipse passes almost directly above us, so we’re celebrating early!

Try Zola Coffee & Tea’s one-day-only specialty Eclipse Iced Tea, perfectly sweet and refreshing to set the stage, and grab a pair of eclipse sunglasses (we won’t be in the totality of the eclipse at any point) to protect your eyes since regular sunglasses just won’t cut it. Cafe Zola / Pomegranate Books, 4418 Park Ave. SOLAR SCIENCE

Aug. 19, 10am: On August 21, 2017, New Hanover County will experience a near total eclipse of the sun. To prepare for this rare event, come to the Northeast Library to watch a documentary about the sun and build your own pinhole projector to safely watch the eclipse. Free event is open to all ages, and no registration is necessary. Annice Sevett at asevett@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371.

Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241Military Cutoff Rd.

FIRST ANNUAL SKATE CLASSIC

Aug. 20, 2pm: Kapena Kai & Nicoblue Sponsored Skate Classic at Aussie Island Surf Shop, free for spectators. Competitors: through Aug. 19, $15, or day of, $20. Winner takes home $1,000 in cash and prizes, donated by Nicoblue, Kapena Kai, Aussie Island, Our Awesome Vendors and more. Live music with U.N.I.T.Y; raffle with over $200 in donated cash & prizes. Tickets are just $1. Grand prize & raffle donations will be accepted at Nicoblue (7202 Wrightsville Ave. Suite #5. All who donate will receive a Shout Out during the event, Their Logo on our Flyer and a 20,000 Audience Reach. Aussie Island Surf Shop, 5101 Dunlea Ct.

WATER WORKS

Aug. 25, 9am: Outdoor water games and snack.

Wear a swim suit and bring a twoel! Admission: $5 (adults free). Fit for Fun Center, 302 S. 10th St.

charity/volunteer POP-UP SHOP 4 PUPS

Aug. 17, 5:30pm: Join paws4people in our first ever Pop-Up Shop4Pups! Shop, enter to win raffle/ silent auction prizes and enjoy beer & apps from Wrightsville Beach Brewery. Shops include: Fiore Fine Flower, Rodan & Fields, Port City Kisses, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Alice Lawson Salon & Spa, Lula Balo, Betty Bites Dog Treats, PURE by Gloss, Stella & Dot, and Thirty-One. $5 proceeds from the event will be donated to paws4people. Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

PINTS FOR PRESERVATION

Aug. 17, 6pm: Join us at Good Hops Brewing for an evening of beer and good times for a great cause! Buy a beer (or four!) and Good Hops will generously donate a portion or proceeds to the Bellamy Museum’s community and educational programming! Tasty-Tees food truck will be on site selling delicious treats, so make sure to come hungry! Cost of beer. Good Hops Brewery - Carolina Beach, NC

A DAY IN THE LIFE LUNCHEON

Aug. 18, noon: Each year we highlight a woman

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and her story and this year we plan to do the same...with a twist. We first introduced you to Brittany in 2013 but, just wait until you see where she is now. Usually, our partners don’t get to see the impact that they make so we wanted to share a little insight into the changes that can happen when we all pull together to make an impact in the lives of those around us. $35-$60; benefits A Safe Place empowerment organization, focusing on prevention, advocacy, and restoration to assist victims of commercial sexual exploitation and domestic minor sex trafficking that services the southeast region of NC. Coastline Convention Center, 501 Nutt St. www.asafeplacetogo.com SUNDAY FUNDAY FOR AUTISM

Aug. 20, noon: Join us for Sunday Funday for Autism at Slainte! This is a fundraiser for children with autism that attend school at Oasis NC. 100% of donations go towards scholarships and services.

There will be amazing raffle prizes, including three beach cruisers from Two Wheeler Dealer! Slainte Irish Pub, 7 N. Front St.

BIG BUDDY FUNDRAISER

Aug. 25, 6pm: The Cape Fear Volunteer Center would like to invite you to an evening of FUN-draising at the Lazy Pirate. There will be music, dancing, volleyball, corn hole, door prizes, 50/50 raffle, and more! Proceeds benefit the Big Buddy Program.

For over 50 years Big Buddy of the Cape Fear has been providing positive role models and quality learning experiences for the under-served children of the Cape Fear Region. Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill, 701 N. Lake Pk Blvd.

music/concerts KURE BEACH BOOGIE IN THE PARK

Free concert series at Kure Beach’s Ocean Front Park from 5-7pm on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of May through October. Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy the show! Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave. DOWNTOWN SUNDOWN

Downtown Sundown Concert Series, presented

by Outdoor Equipped, runs each Friday night through Sept. 1. Free concerts are from 6:30pm to 10pm and feature both local performers and touring bands. Food, beer and wine available for sale.

Outside beverages, food, coolers and dogs are prohibited. Rain or shine, so check Facebook for updates. Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

LELAND SPRING CONCERT SERIES

Thurs., 6:30pm: Leland Municipal Park for our concert series and be prepared to dance. Bring blanket/lawn chair, beverages, and friends and family!

Local food trucks will be on site selling food! No smoking or e-cigarettes are allowed on Town property. Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Dr.

LIVE MUSIC ON SUNSET CRUISE

A boat ride at sunset on the river! Join us for a 1.5 hour cruise on the Cape Fear River. Sip a drink from our full bar, enjoy the sights, while listening to music by local musicians. Aug. 17, 7pm: Jim Nelson; Aug. 24, 7pm: Tyler McKaig; Aug. 25, 7pm, Capricious. Book: 910-338-3134. Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

MUSIC AND A MINI SERIES

Aug. 19: Join the Full Belly Project on Tidal Creek’s community lawn space to watch Replan It, a TV series about who Full Belly is and what we do! We’re so excited to introduce these episodes to our community, having called Wilmington “home” for over 10 years! Tidal Creek will provide complimentary ice cream and snacks, all you have to do is bring

family and friends! 6-7:45 Live bluegrass on the lawn; 8-9: Full Belly showing. 5329 Oleander Dr. DONALD FAGAN AND THE NIGHTFLYER

Aug. 17, 7:30pm: Steely Dan co-founder Donald Fagen has recruited a quartet of young musicians he’s been working with over the past few years to form a new band called the Nightflyers. Donald Fagen & The Nightflyers will embark on a debut tour this summer that will hit more than 20 U.S. cities. Tickets: www.capefearstage.com. Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd St.

GIRLS CHOIR ILM AUDITIONS

Aug. 25: For girls age 10 through high school seniors. Contact Sandy Errante at sandyerrante@ ec.rr.com for details. First rehearsal is Thursday, August 31. Details TBA. Please register on-line at: www.girlschoirofwilmington.org/AuditionApplication.html. Membership info is available at: www. girlschoirofwilmington.org/Membership.html. First Baptist Activity Center, 1939 Independence Blvd.

theatre/auditions THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY

By Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, adapted from the novel by Oscar Wilde, and directed by David Heck. July 28-August 26, Fri. and Sat., 6pm doors, show at 7pm. Oscar Wilde’s Faustian tale of a young man who sells his soul for eternal youth is updated as a bold, stylish, and bloody contemporary thriller. London, 1988: Preternaturally handsome Dorian Gray has his portrait painted by his college classmate, the on-the-rise artist Basil Hallwood. When their mutual friend Henry Wotton offers to include it in a show, Dorian makes a fateful wish—that his portrait should grow old instead of him—and strikes an unspeakable bargain with the

devil. Tickets: $18-$42 ($42 come w/three-course meal). TheatreNOW,19 S. 10th St 12 ANGRY MEN

Through Aug. 20, Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; or Sun., 3 p.m.

Adapted by Sherman L. Sergel, based on the Emmy award-winning television movie by Reginald Rose; directed By: Katherine Vernon; and presented By: Big Dawg Productions. In this uniquely American classic, one man refuses to succumb to prejudice so that 12 men can prevent a miscarriage of justice. A character study of the American melting pot and the judicial system that keeps it in check, the action centers on juror 8, who is at first the sole holdout in an 11-1 guilty vote. He sets his sights not on proving the other jurors wrong, but rather on getting them to look at the situation in a clear eyed way not affected by their personal prejudices or biases. Sherman L. Sergel’s adaptation of the Emmy winning television play by Reginald Rose is as relevant today as the original broadcast was in 1957. Tickets: $15-22. www.bigdawgproductions.org. Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle St.

SOUTH PACIFIC

Aug. 18-20, 8pm, with Sun. matinees at 3pm: Music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan, the show brings island life during World War II to the stage through deeply felt drama, unconventional love affairs, and some of the most recognizable songs in Broadway history.

“Bali Ha’i”, “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair” and others. The heart of this musical is two parallel love stories, each tested by the dangers of war and the perils of discrimination. Tony for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. $32, www.thalianhall.com. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.

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TACT YOUTH CABARET FUNDRAISER

Aug. 18, 6:30pm: Join us for one night only of the best of the Thalian Association Community Theatre’s youth program! Cocktails at 6:30, followed by dinner, catered by Angie’s of Chris’s Restaurant— and the show at 7:00. Tickets are $35 (include dinner and show) and can be purchased individually or in packages of 8 for a table. Proceeds benefit the youth theatre program’s upcoming season and related activities. Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St.

SHAKESPEARE BRUNCH

8/20: Romeo and Juliet, noon-2pm. $20. ($8 reading only). Reserved seating, featuring a greatly abridged reading of one of Shakespeare’s classic plays and brunch and dessert. Portion of proceeds donated to Shakespearean educational outreach programs. 9/17: Merry Wives of Windsor; 10/22: Macbeth; 11/19: A Winter’s Tale. www.wilmingtontheatre.com. TheatreNOW, 19 S.10 St.

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The wildest open mic in town ... anything goes. (except cover songs). Stand-up comedy, slam poetry, video, live music, odd talents—performances of all kinds. Hosted by 6-beer Steve. Sign up, 8pm, and runs all night. Juggling Gypsy 1612 Castle St. ILM, (910) 763-2223 daily after 3pm for details. www. jugglinggypsy.com.

COMEDY BINGO

Brent Blakeney headlines comedy bingo at Dead Crow, Tuesday nights, 8pm. Free show featuring the best comics from all over the Southeast, all while playing bingo along with the words they say!

Win prizes and enjoy discount tacos! Hosted by Louis Bishop with in-booth side kick comedian Lew Morgante. Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St. GRUFF GOAT COMEDY

On the first Wed. ea. month, Gruff Goat Comedy features Three Guest Comics Under a Bridge. No Trolls. Hosted by Blaire Postman. August 2 2017’s line up includes: Louis Bishop (Host, Comedy B*ngo at Dead Crow; Cape Fear Comedy Festival); Wills Maxwell (Host, “What Did We Miss?”, WWAY); & Timmy Sherrill (“Secrets & Lies” and Winner, Charleston Comedy Festival). Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Lane

LAUGH LATER COMEDY SHOWCASE

Aug. 18, 9pm: Reid Clark returns from Seattle to his old stomping grounds. Joined by some wilmington local favorites. Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

DEAD CROW COMEDY ROOM

Aug. 18-19, 7pm/9:30pm: Ricky Velez is known for his work on The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore (2015) on Comedy Central, @Midnight on Comedy Central, Aziz Ansari’s “Master of None”, From the Woods: The Discovery of LYB, and Official Standup at the Stand (2013). 265 N. Front St. www.deadcrowcomedy.com

BRIAN REGAN

Aug. 24, 7:30pm: Setting a comedic standard of excellence that others continually try to follow, Brian Regan made history on September 26, 2015 with the critically-acclaimed live broadcast of “Brian Regan: Live From Radio City Music Hall,” the first live broadcast of a stand-up special in Comedy Central’s history. On May 8, 2015, Brian made his 28th and final stand-up performance on “Late Show With David Letterman,” the most of any

comic since the show moved to CBS in 1993. Brian is the unique comedian whose material is relatable to generations of fans and revered by comedians as the best in the business. Earlier this year Brian made a scene-stealing cameo in Chris Rock’s film, Top Five and he was seen in Seinfeld’s “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.” But it is stand-up comedy that is Brian’s focus visiting close to 100 cities each year and selling out some of the most beautiful venues on the continent. Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, Amphitheater Dr. Tickets: $43-$53, http://greenfieldlakeamphitheater.com.

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Come on out for two hours of energetic, contemporary American country dancing with live music

by Box of Chocolates band—fiddle, percussion, guitar, dulcimer, bass, mandolin and more! Dress cool & comfortable, soft-soled shoes. Come solo, with friends or a partner, all ages welcome. 2nd and 4th Tues, 7:30pm. 5th Ave. United Methodist Church, 409 S. 5th Ave.

art MEET LOCAL ARTISTS

Meet working artists, and see their works in progress. Everything from sculptures to fine jewelry in this unique location. Free parking, fun for everyone.

Over 45 artist’s works to enjoy. Free, and we participate in the 4th Friday Art Walks, 6-9pm, 4th Fri. ea. mo. theArtWorks, 200 Willard St.

IMAGES OF DISTINCTION RECEPTION

Cape Fear Camera Club and Bellamy Mansion

present the 7th Annual Images of Distinction Exhibit. This exhibit is the culmination of our monthly competitions, featuring the top 4% of the juried images. A vast array of subjects, both local and worldwide, are represented including landscapes, wildlife, and architecture.Opening reception: Exhibit on display through August 28. $5 suggested donation to view the exhibit at Bellamy, Tues.-Sun., 10am-5pm. 503 Market St ARTHIVE FEATURED FIVE”

With creative displays and installations, the featured five include: Darren Mulvenna, Gaeten Lowrie Lance Strickland, Brigitte Hunn, Jahde Justad and Nick Mijak with his studio debut! Art Hive Gallery and Studio, 122 S Front St.

FLORA/FAUNA

Flytrap Brewing presents an exhibition from local self-taught artist Gaeten capturing the boundless inherent beauty within nature. Using his signature pen & ink style, he collages together dreamlike landscapes, waterfalls, wildflowers, butterflies, sea turtles and the like. These alcohol inks result in prismatic stained-glass-like qualities, utilizing brightly colored jewel-tones. Series is the artist’s pacifistic protest to the horrors of pollution, climate change, and other man-made atrocities. Closing reception, Aug. 25, 6-9pm. On display through August 31.

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WHQR presents “Ocean and Earth - Works by Mark Bannerman and Alex Walker.” This show exhibits the work of two artists who find common ground in breathing new life into objects, either natural or man made, which have outlived their original purpose or form. In their hands, these castaways and debris become foundation and/or elaboration for sculptures and paintings represent-

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The show will still be on exhibit in our gallery until Sept. 8, but the official closing ceremony will be Aug. 25, 6-9pm. MC Erny Gallery, 254 N. Front St. FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT

Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, Wilmington’s premier after-hours celebration of art and culture, 6-9pm, fourth Friday of ea. month. Features art openings, artist demonstrations, entertainment and refreshments. Administered by the Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County, numerous venues participate. Full list: artscouncilofwilmington.org

PED ART

Pedestrian Art public sculpture series, a program of The Arts Council of Wilmington/NHC, features the installation of 10-12 sculptures throughout downtown Wilmington. The 2017 program is made possible through support from the City of Wilmington, The Artworks, Craige & Fox LLC, Art in Bloom Gallery, the Dreams Center for Arts Education, and the Downtown Business Alliance. Amy Grant: grantamyn@gmail.com, 484-885-3037; or Rhonda Bellamy: info@artswilmington.org, 910-343-0998.

TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE ART

Aug. 21, 1pm: Total Eclipse of the Art artist meet and greet in conjunction with the total solar eclipse Monday, August 21, 1pm - 6pm.Features exclusive work by local artists commemorating the eclipse, a giveaway raffle of local art with proceeds to be donated to DREAMS of Wilmington and light refreshments. Starting August 10 all gallery visitors can enter our Total Eclipse of the Art Giveaway and winners will be announced at the event August 21. Eclipse Artisan Boutique, 203 Racine Dr.

film LELAND MOVIE SERIES

Sat. 8:30pm: Join us in the park and watch a family movie under the stars. Bring a blanket, your lawn chairs, a picnic and your family, but please no pets or alcohol. Smoking is prohibited on Town Property. Concessions will be available for purchase.

Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Dr.

MOVIE MONDAY

Beat the heat and catch a free film on selected Monday afternoons this summer at the Northeast Library. Annice Sevett at asevett@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

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Aug. 17, 7pm: “The People vs. Fritz Bauer” (German, 2015). Director: Lars Kraume, biographical drama, 105 min. German with English subtitles.

In 1957 Germany, Attorney General Fritz Bauer works with the Israeli intelligence agency to find and prosecute Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann. • Aug. 24, 7pm: “Moos” (Netherlands, 2016) Director: Job Gosschalk, romantic comedy, 91 minutes.

Dutch with English subtitles. A socially awkward young woman takes tentative steps towards independence and fulfilling a lifelong dream to find her uniquely beautiful voice, in this Dutch romantic dramedy brimming with beguiling characters.

Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, 310 Chestnut St. thalianhall.com

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Aug. 18, 3pm: Chronicle of a Journey to Earth. Step inside the Museum’s digital planetarium and enjoy a special film every Friday afternoon all summer long. All ages. Space is limited. Adult participation required. Free for members or with general admission. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

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Exhibits: Collection Conversations (through Sept.

17): See for the first time new acquisitions as well as time-honored favorites in CAM’s permanent collection. Additionally enjoy responses from others in the community to these artworks while adding your thoughts to the conversation. • Private Conversations: Claude Howell (through Aug. 20): Private collectors share their own works by Claude Howell (American, 1915-1997) in this intimate look at select drawings and paintings created over 50 years outlining how Claude found his stylistic “voice”.

The star of the show is Howell’s 1950, Back Porch.

Come learn its remarkable story. • “From the Fire” (through Aug. 27) feat. Rick Beck, John Littleton, Pablo Soto and Kate Vogel celebrates the 55th anniversary of the studio glass movement, the influence of Littleton and the current innovative processes in contemporary glass. Landscapes From the Collection: Our relationship to the land has inspired artists for centuries. Ranging from 1855 to 2002 the 14 artworks from CAM’s permanent collection in Landscapes from the collection illustrate the varied styles and lasting influence of nature within the fabric of our shared cultural landscape. • Upcoming: Created By Light (Sept. 15Feb. 11): Exploring the photography collections of eight North Carolina institutions, the exhibition will examine the evolution of photography highlighting the names of the medium; the connections between the institutions and NC artists working in the medium. • State of the Art/Art of the State: Drop Off 10am Sat., Sept., 30-Sun., Oct. 1, 10am: CAM GALA October 7 (on view through July 8): Focusing on contemporary art by artists currently living in, or native to, the state of North Carolina.

Artists bring a single work of art to be installed in the museum, delivering the work within 24‐hour period from 10 am September 30 to 10 am October 1. No fee. During this timeframe, four curators from North Carolina institutions will be present to greet each artist and talk about their work. The design of this project provides any participating artist equal opportunity to meet a significant curator working

in the field of contemporary art today. CAM organized with a visual schematic for reference to the over 600 intensely installed artworks. • CAM Café open and serving delicious menu with full bar, 5pm-9pm. Tues.-Sun., 11am-2pm; Thurs. nights, 5pm-9pm 910-395-5999. cameronartmuseum. org. 3201 S. 17th St. WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM

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 WB. (910) 256-2569. 303 W. Salisbury St. wbmuseum.com.

STARRING CAPE FEAR

New Hanover County’s Cape Fear Museum is proud to showcase highlights of the region’s film history with the opening of its newest exhibit, Starring Cape Fear! Visitors can explore the history of the local film and television production industry from the 1980s to the present day. View artifacts from several productions including Firestarter, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dawson’s Creek, One Tree Hill and Tammy. See a cape and the ear from Blue Velvet, an Iron Man 3 mask, and the jet ski beloved by Kenny Powers (Danny McBride) in Eastbound & Down. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. Tues.-Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun.,1-5pm.

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 Mon. at 10:30am, only $5 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $9 adult, $8 senior/military, $5 child, ages 2-12, and free under age 2. 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634. www.wrrm.org.

LATIMER HOUSE

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

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World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12-foot saltwater crocodile, “Bubble Boy” and “Sheena,” a 23-ft 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, 11am-5pm (Sat. till 6 pm); winter schedule, Wed-Sun. 20 Orange St., across from the Historic Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting Front and Water St. 910-762-1669. 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, it focuses 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.

BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE

18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchenbuilding and courtyard. 3rd/Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. 910-762-0570. burg-

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CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

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; Adventures in Art, 3:30pm Drop off gently used books at our museum to be used for a good cause. Ooksbay Books uses book-collection locations to help promote literacy, find a good use for used books, and benefit nonprofits. playwilmington.org. 116 Orange St., 910-254-3534.

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Appropriate for ages 4-10, but all ages welcome.

Dock the Dog and Dock Street Kids for 10 exciting episodes of Super Saturday Fun Time, 3pm, TheatreNOW’s live theatrical show featuring local history and mystery and super guest stars, hosted

by Captain Coy T. Plunkett (Zach Hanner). Live music, games, cartoons, short films, and his favorite surf “nuggets.” Dock Street Kids and their always-hungry dog, Dock, solve adventures. Parents can even drop off kids ages 5+. Kid-friendly snacks and drinks available for purchase. Custom birthday packages with a chance to interact with characters and step onstage in the action. Shows: Aug. 19; Halloween, Oct. 28; Christmas, Dec. 16.

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SATURDAY STORY HOUR

Miss Shannon will lead interactive story hours for kids ages 3-6 on the first and third Saturdays of May at the Main Library in downtown Wilmington.

Saturday Story Hour is free and no pre-registration

Contact us for current program information: (910) 256-7925 ~ ParksAndRecreation@towb.org Or visit our website for a complete program list: www.TownOfWrightsvilleBeach.com

PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH: Performance Club ~ Cotillion

Basketball ~ Flag Football ~ Soccer ~ Tennis Lessons Wrightsville Beach Elementary School After School Program PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS: Shag Lessons beginning September 5th Vinyasa & Gentle Yoga ~ Barre Fit ~ Boot Camp ~ Low Impact Aerobics Tone, Strengthen, & Stretch ~ Tennis Lessons ~ Pickleball Lessons

is needed. Opens with a picture book and end with a project or activity at the end, and include time to play, learn, and laugh in between. Each child should bring a participating adult. Shannon Vaughn: 910-798-6303. svaughn@nhcgov.com.

201 Chestnut St. FRENCH PLAYGROUP

Thurs., 10am: Chantez! Jouez! Rencontrez des nouveaux amis! Sing, play, and meet new friends at French Playgroup at the main library! Informal hour where young kids and parents/caregivers can hear and try out some French words. Free and no advance registration is needed. Main Library Children’s Room at 910-798-6303 or sdemarco@ nhcgov.com. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

Culinary adventure, whipping up a new and tasty creation to add to our very own recipe book! From veggies to desserts, kids are taking over the kitchen! Ages 4-9. Email kking@playwilmington.org. $125-$150. All camps start at 9 am and end at 1 pm.; early drop off begins at 8:50 am. Kathleen King: 910-254-3534, ext 102 ZUMBA FOR KIDS

Licensed Kids instructor Shirley Melito will teach 45-60 minute Zumba class for kids ages 5-12.

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Space is limited and pre-registration is required: www.nhclibrary.org or 910-798-6385. Parents are required to sign a safety waiver for each child prior to the start of the class as a precaution. Meaghan Weiner: mweiner@nhcgov.com. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

SUMMER POP-UPS

Offered 11am-2pm; free for members or with general admission. Discover science and history in the Museum galleries at this drop-in program. Summer Pop-ups offer quick activities that are designed to encourage discovery through play and hands-on learning. Admission is free for members or with general admission. Parental participation is required. Programs are approximately 20-30 minutes with a new theme each week. Free for members or with GA. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

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SKY QUEST

Sky Quest events are free for members or with general admission. Step inside the museum’s digital planetarium and enjoy a special film every Friday afternoon all summer long. All ages. Space is limited. Adult participation required. June 30: One World, one Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

MUSEUM EXPLORERS

11am: 1st program; 2pm: 2nd program. Free for members or with general admission. Ignite your curiosity! Discover history, science and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear through interactive science investigations, hands-on exploration and unique artifacts. Our activities are designed to stimulate curiosity and encourage families to have fun together. Themes vary. Ideal for ages 5 and up.

Appx. 45 minutes each time slot. Adult participation is rqd. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

Meet Cameron Art Museum’s Summer Art Camp teacher, Sarah Richter, and take part in sample art projects that will be offered at different camps throughout the summer. Great opportunity to learn more about CAM’s summer camp program while having fun and exploring the museum with your family. No pre-registration necessary. Parental supervision required at all times. Admission by donation. CAM, 3201 S. 17th St.

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clothes that can get messy. Free but space is lim2:30–4pm: Free for members or with GA. Investiited and advance registration is required for each gate, experiment, and explore! In the Discovery session. Reg.: www.nhclibrary.org or by calling Lab, the whole family can drop-in for fun, quick 910-798-6303. Krista Dean, 910-798-6368; Raquel experiments and hands-on investigations. Themes Fava, 910-798-6365. vary. Ideal for ages 5 and up. Adult participation is rqd. CF Museum, 814 Market St. ART CAMP Ages 8-14, $100/four (two-hour) sessions: Thurs, COASTAL ATHLETICS CAMPS 10am-noon and 2pm-4pm; Sat, 10am-noon. Fun, Indoor/outdoor youth instructional facility for baseskill-building projects in painting and drawing. Lois ball, softball, and lacrosse here in Wilmington, NC. DeWitt: 910 547-8115 or loislight@bellsouth.net.

During the summer, we offer daily camps for ages www.free-online-art-classes.com (click on Wilm6-12 for baseball, softball, and lacrosse instructed ington Art Classes). by former pro and collegiate athletes. 8am-12pm daily (you may choose to extend the stay until BASKETBALL CAMP 4:30pm)$40/day or $175/week (additional $20 per Groundwork Player Development Basketball day for extended stay). Camp includes a snack Camp is a developmental camp for players of and drink for each child daily. (Children signed up all levels and abilities, held in the evenings at the for extended stay must bring a lunch.) 910-452Wrightsville Beach Park basketball courts. Focus 5838 to sign up or www.coastalathletics.net. Softwill be placed on fundamentals and personal fitball Ages 8-12; August 7-11: Baseball Ages 6-9 // ness development. August 7-11, ages 11-14, Lacrosse Ages 6-9; August 14-18: Baseball Ages 5-7:30 pm. Wrightsville Beach Residents $140 / 8-12. 2049 Corporate Dr. St. Non-Residents $175. Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Dept., 1 Bob Sawyer Dr. CAM, every Thurs., 10-10:30am: Admission by do- SOLAR ECLIPSE VIEWERS nation. Bring your infant, toddler or preschooler for Aug. 16, 10am: Make solar eclipse viewers for story time, gallery exploration and an art project! safely watching the eclipse on Monday, August georgia@cameronartmuseum.org for more info.

21! Kids ages 5-12 are welcome at this free activ3201 S. 17th St. ity, and no registration is needed. Meaghan Weiner at mweiner@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6385. NHC MESSY HANDS TODDLER ART Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

Aug. 17, 10am: Toddlers and their adults are invited to enjoy a messy, hands-on art experience FAMILIES: KIDS where they focus on exploring art materials and Aug. 19, noon: Join guest artist and museum processes, rather than on the end product. Messy school instructor, Char Oden, for an afternoon of Hands is scheduled twice a month for children collaging fun! Create your very own unique narwal ages 2 to 4, and each child must be accompanied collages using cut paper and lots of fun materials! by an adult. Everyone should make sure to wear Explore the galleries with your family. No pre-regisSTORY EXPLORERS

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tration necessary. Parental supervision required at all times. Fun for all ages. Admission by donation.

Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St. DISCOVERY LAB

Aug. 20, 2:30pm: Investigate, experiment, and explore! In the Discovery Lab, the whole family can drop-in for fun, quick experiments and hands-on investigations. Themes vary. Ideal for ages 5 and up. Adult participation is required. Free for members or with general admission. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

BEGINNING FENCING CLASSES

Aug. 22, 6:30pm: Cape Fear Fencing Association 6 week beginning fencing class starts August 22nd at 6:30 pm in the basement of the Tileston gym. Class will meet for approximately 1 hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays, All fencing equipment provided, students should wear loose fitting clothing and sneakers. Classcovers history, footwork, bladework, tactics, and rules, Olympic Fencing history, and finish with an in class tournament Appropriate for ages 8 - 80. Cost is $50 plus a $10 membership to USA Fencing good until July 31, 2018. Taught by Internationally accredited instructor. Tileston Gym at St. Mary, 5th and Ann

outdoors/recreation BLACKWATER ADVENTURE CRUISE

Two-hour cruise up the Northeast Cape Fear River, still largely unchanged and underpopulated as it was when Wilmington was colonized in the late 1600’s. Cruising through the Castle Hayne Aquifer and by the Bluffs of the Rose Hill Plantation. A nar-

rated cruise based of the history and ecology of the area. 910-338-3134. Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St. MASONBORO 1-HOUR CRUISE

Wed., 12:30pm: Narrated cruise of Masonboro Island. Masonboro Island is the largest marine sanctuary in the Cape Fear region. It is home to both endangered plant and animal species. $25 per passenger. Reservations required. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

HARBOR CRUISE

Weds, 3pm: Set sail on the Shamrock for a cruise around Wrightsville Beach’s Harbor Island—the island which separates the barrier island of the beach proper from the mainland. Locations of historical, ecological and cultural note will be featured.

Learn what year the first buildings on Wrightsville Beach were built. Additionally, learn about the different types of marsh grasses, shorebirds, and fish we have teeming in the water surrounding the beach. RSVP rqd. $15-$25. WB Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

BLACK RIVER NATURE CRUISE

Sightseeing for four hours on the Black River w/ scenic wilderness, narration on the plant and wildlife, and a river that appears almost as it did to the early explorers! Families, nature enthusiasts and photographers alike will enjoy the slow-moving, amber-colored waters, framed by spectacular swamp forests highlighted with seasonal wildflowers and relict old-growth cypress trees.Led by Capt. J.N. Maffitt w/narrator Andy Wood, coastal ecologist and author. Pack snacks, lunch, and drinks, or purchase a meal from Anne Bonny’s Bar & Grill at our barge before the tour. $40-$50: http://

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PAPERMAKING CLASSES

SIMPLE DIVORCE CLINICS

Aug. 17, 2:30pm: Legal Aid of North Carolina offers this free informational clinic for people filing divorce actions. Please preregister on the calendar at www.nhclibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6301.

Participants at the clinic will learn the requirements for filing a simple divorce action in North Carolina, and how to complete the paperwork necessary to represent themselves in court. They will receive an information packet. A brief question and answer session with a VIRTUAL attorney will conclude each clinic. Legal Aid of North Carolina is a statewide nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services in civil matters to low-income people in order to ensure equal access to justice and to remove legal barriers to economic opportunity. Contact the organization by calling 866-210-5262, or visit their website at www.legalaidnc.org. Main Library, NHC, 201 Chestnut St.

Wed., 6pm: Adults explore different papermaking techniques so you can make each sheet of paper unique. All materials included, but we encourage bringing in some of your own materials that you can include into your paperâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;such as flat memen- BEGIN THE CONVERSATION CLINICS tos and plants. See samples on our Facebook Lower Cape Fear Hospice will host free Begin the and website. Adult and children classes held on Conversation clinics from 10-11 a.m. the third Fri. Sat., 2pm. Sign up: www.alunaworks.com. Aluna of ea. mo., Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, Works, 603 Castle St. 1414 Physicians Dr. Free, 18 and older, will provide attendees information and resources to think CAPE FEAR WINE AND PAINT about and plan for future healthcare decisions. AtFri., 6pm: River to Sea Gallery hosts a Cape Fear tendees will receive specific strategies for initiating Paint & Wine class taught by exhibiting gallery artconversations that can significantly reduce family ist Rebecca Duffy Bush. Classes are $40/person. stress and improve quality of care. Advance direcClass will be held 6-8pm. Includes two glasses tives supplied so healthcare instructions can be leof wine or beer, a gorgeous view and a finished gally documented. Jason: 910-796-7943 or jason. painting for you to take home. Space is limited and clamme@lcfh.org. reservations are required. 910.763.3380 to reserve

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your seat today. www.capefearpaintandwine.wee- BOOK CLUB bly.com, $40 with 2 drinks, $35 without. River to Join a different kind of book club! This weekly Sea Gallery, 224 S Water St., Ste 1A meeting offers book lovers a chance to meet and compare notes about favorite books and authors.

SUNRISE BEACH YOGA Attendance is free and advance registration is Make every Thursday morning special with an all not needed, just drop in! Librarian Teresa Bishop levels oceanfront yoga practice. Sand, Sun, & Sea at tbishop@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6385. NHC unite with Body Mind, & Soul. Sunrise Ocean Yoga Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

Flow at Ocean Front Park, Thurs., 7:30-8:30am, thru Aug. 31. $10/class; $2 mat rental fee. Tamara Cairns. 105 Atlantic Ave.

POWER YOGA

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Join us for power yoga on Sundays at Captâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, CAPE FEAR ENRICHMENT PROGRAM 3pm. Drop in fee of $8. Bring your own mat. 4240 Every Mon., join our coffee club. It will be hosted Market Street weekly by Angela Pollock and most Mondays with FALL PREVENTION WORKSHOP Darien Brooks. This will give adults with or without Hosted by Home Instead Senior Care with guest disabilities an opportunity to work on social skills in speakers: 101 Mobility, Kings Pharmacy & Coma typical, relaxed environment. Please share and pounding & Lab and Pivot Physical Therapy. Instop by! Luna Caffe, 604 Castle St. formation will be provided on the Geri Fit fitness \WILMINGTON FENCING CLUB program offered by the Senior Center. NHC Senior Adults meet Tues/Thurs, 7:45-9pm, and Youth Resource Center, 2222 S.College Rd. meet Wed, 6:45-7:45pm. Class is open to the comADULT TENNIS CLINICS munity, beginners welcome, and all equipment Summer Adult Clinics requires pre-registration. is provided! Sessions are 6 weeks long and the 3.0-3.5 Doubles Strategy Clinics, Mon., 5:30pmcost is just $5 per class! Fencing incorporates agil6:30pm. Cost: $11. Beginner 2 Clinics: Must be in ity, strength, coordination, balance, and timing. In 2.5-3.0 rating ranger. Mon., 6:30pm-7:30pm. Cost: fencing, physical ability is just as important as hav$11. 910-341-4631 or www.empiepark.com. 3405 ing a strong mental edge. Competitors of a fenc-

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ing match wear protective gear including a jacket, glove, and head gear. Sport of fencing features three different levels, which are categorized by the type of weapon used in each level. The weapons used include the epee, foil, and the saber. Fencing is an aerobically challenging sport. In order to condition one’s body, initial fencing training consists of challenging conditioning exercises. Express YMCA, 11 S. Kerr Ave. SMART DEVICE MEETUP

Fri., 10am: Stressing out over a ‘smart’ device? Interested in reading ebooks? This weekly meeting offers tips and hands-on help with the devices in your busy life. Bring your technology questions, fully charged device, library card, and the passwords to any accounts you want to explore. Attendance free; space limited, so please register, www.NHCLibrary.org or 910-798-6385. Librarian Teresa Bishop at tbishop@nhcgov.com or 910798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

BOARD GAME NIGHT

Thurs., 6pm: Join the Wilmington Board Game group and the Wilmington Board Game Meetup group for a night of Board Games and more. No experience necessary. Bring your own game or select one from our free Demo Library. www.facebook.com/groups/CFGBoardGames. Cape Fear Games, 4107 Oleander Dr., Ste D.

ST. PAUL’S

Fourth Wed. of every month at 5:30 p.m. for Taizé, an ecumenical sung and silent participatory prayer service designed to achieve a contemplative state through music, song, and silence. Midweek Holy Eucharist: Every Wed. at 12:10 p.m. for Holy Eucharist followed by community lunch (suggested

donation, $5). Choral Evenson every second Wed., followed by supper and Christian Formation discussion. Evensong is a sung service of evening prayer, psalms, canticles, and scripture readings. Ancient part of the Anglican tradition, ever renewing the soul. Sung by Choir of St. Paul’s. spechurch.com. 910-762-4578. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 N. 16th St. YWCA LOWER CAPE FEAR MEET & GREET

Aug. 17, 5:30pm: Please join the YWCA Lower Cape Fear for a business after hours reception in the The RiverRoom, downtown Wilmington. Meet executive director Charrise Hart, learn about the YWCA’s new initiatives and opportunities, and help us celebrate local community leaders. Beverages and light refreshments will be provided.

Please RSVP to communications@ywca-lowercapefear.org. 18 S Water St.

NHC NAACP MEETING

Aug. 24, 7pm: New Hanover NAACP monthly meeting is Thurs. Aug. 24, 7pm, St. Stephen AME Church, 501 Red Cross St. Highlights from the participation of local youths in the ACT-SO (AfroAmerican cultural, technical and scientific olympics) national competition held recently in Baltimore, Maryland and other vital community and state issues will be on the agenda. Members and friends are encouraged to attend. Those attending are also asked to bring bottled water as part of the branch’s water drive to provide safe water to local communities in need. For more information, call 910-765-0102; nhnaacp@gmail.com. St. Stephen AME Church, 501 Red Cross St.

CF TEACHER’S ASSOC. LUNCHEON

Aug. 25, 11am: Cape Fear Music Teacher’s Association (CFMTA) will hold their fall luncheon at

the home of Martha Hayes. All current members are invited to attend, and guests are most welcome. The business meeting will include a presentation of upcoming CFMTA events for 2017-2018, and will be followed by the luncheon. Musicians interested in knowing more about the organization can attend the luncheon or contact Martha Hayes at 910-792-9773. CFMTA holds professional workshops for teachers and students as well as opportunities to perform. CFMTA is affiliated with North Carolina Music Teacher’s Association and the Music Teacher’s National Association. Music Instructors’ Luncheon, 421 Pettigrew Dr.

culinary FERMENTAL

Free tasting every Friday, 6pm. Third Wed. of each month feat. musical and brewing talents alongside an open mic night, as well as the opportunity for homebrewers to share, sample, and trade their creations: an evening of beer and an open stage. PA and equipment provided. All genres and beer styles. 4pm, free. www.fermental.net 910-821-0362. 7250 Market St.

RIVERFRONT FARMERS’ MARKET

Sat, 8am-1pm: An open-air market in historic downtown Wilmington, NC along the banks of the Cape Fear River. Featuring local growers and producers selling vegetables, fruits, baked goods, seafood, honey, meats, eggs, plants, NC wines, pickled products, goat cheese, cut flower bouquets, dog treats, herbs and more. Artisan works of pottery, jewelry, woodwork, silk screened clothing, home décor, leather goods, all-natural bath, body & home products. www.riverfrontfarmersmarket.org. 5 N. Water St.

POPLAR GROVE FARMERS’ MARKET

On the front lawn every Wed., 8am, at Poplar Grove Plantation. One of the special qualities of a farmers’ market is the interaction with the farmers growing and producing fresh produce, landscaping & bedding plants, or meeting herbalists growing herbs and mixing scented salves and oils, bakers creating homemade cookies and desserts, and artisans making handmade soaps, cutting boards, jewelry, and accessories for home, hearth and garden. Locally prepared foods and drinks will keep you satisfied while you’re here, and make an easy lunch or dinner when you leave. Vendors vary somewhat weekly. 10200 US Highway 17.

BEER BINGO

Every Thursday night for beer bingo. No charge for cards. Great prizes. Food and drink specials.

Capt’n Bills Backyard and Grille, 4240 Market St.

NEMA LOUNGE AND EATERY

Hump Day Happy Hour: 5-7 pm every Wednesday at NeMa Burger & Pizza Lounge! $5 Angus beef burgers and $2.50 16 oz Buds/Bud Lights.

Martini Tastings every Friday and Saturday, 4-8 pm. 5 tastings + one small order of NeMa Fancy Fries, $20/person. NeMa Lounge & Eatery, 225 S. Water St. Chandler’s Wharf.

FREE BREWERY TOURS AND TASTINGS

3pm, 3:45pm, 4:30pm everyday at Front Street Brewery, 9 N. Front St. Learn how we brew our beer, meet our brewers and get two free samples.

tours LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR

Explore the rich culture of our talented Southern town with a 90 minute walking tour of the literary history of downtown Wilmington, NC. Visit “The

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Two Libraries.” Walk the streets of your favorite novels, and stand where Oscar Wilde did when he lectured here. Saturdays, 1:30pm, Old Books on Front St. 249 N. Front St. www.brownpapertickets. com/event/1282390 CONFEDERATE WALKING TOURS

Experience Wilmington’s people, history and architecture in the late antebellum period and during the conflict, conducted by noted Wilmington historian Bernhard Thuersam Walk in the footsteps of George Washington, James Monroe, Daniel Webster, Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis and more. Indepth 90-minute tours are by appt: 910-619-4619 or bernhard1848@gmail.com. Personalized tours downtown and local forts available. Foot of Market St. www.cfhi.net.

CAM WEEKLY EXHIBITION TOURS

Cameron Art Museum allows participants to explore current exhibitions with Anne Brennan, CAM’s executive director, in a new series of public tours. Free for CAM members. Wed., 1:30pm.

3201 S. 17th St.

INSIDER’S TOUR

Explore the history of your community at Cape Fear Museum. Take the Insider’s Tour offered the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am. Tours are free with admission and include a “behind the scenes” sneak peek. Pre-registration is required: 910-798-4362 or cfmprograms@nhcgov.com.

Free w/general admission or membership. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

STREETCAR SUBURBS TOUR

Aug. 19 10am: Historic Wilmington Foundation’s Guided Architectural Walking Tours showcase the architectural, social, and cultural history of the neighborhood in which they takes place. The Streetcar Suburbs tour tells the story of Wilmington’s first two suburbs, Carolina Place and Carolina Heights, which grew around the city’s streetcar route. Architectural styles you’re likely to see include Colonial Revival, American Bungalows, Craftsman Style homes, Tudor Style, Dutch Revival, and Ranch houses. Tours last approximately 1 ¾ hours. Pre-registration is required. Call 910762-2511 or email membership@historicwilmington.org by the preceding Friday at 4:00pm to reserve your spot. Payment will be collected (cash only) onsite. Tours will not take place if it is raining or if there are no pre-registrations. The cost is $10 per person The Streetcar Suburbs tour begins at Temple Baptist Church, 1801 Market Street.

HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS

Narrated horse drawn carriage and trolley tours of historic Wilmington feature a costumed driver who narrates a unique adventure along the riverfront and past stately mansions. Market and Water sts. $12/adult, $5/child. (910) 251-8889. www.horsedrawntours.com

FLASHLIGHT TOUR

Aug. 19: Historical walking tours of North Carolina’s oldest rural cemetery will be given by local historians, Chris Fonvielle, Robin Triplett and Superintendent Eric Kozen. Each of these historians will lead you through the cemetery and speak about the history of Oakdale, Civil War veterans, Funerary Art as well as a taste of Oakdale’s prominent citizens. Tour is from 7:30pm till 9:30pm.

Cost is $15/person and you must supply your own flashlight. Tours are cancelled in the event of inclement weather.Oakdale Cemetery, 520 N 15th St.

support groups WILMINGTON PRIDE YOUTH GROUP

Middle school and high-school students: Wilming-

ton Pride and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation have joined together to create and facilitate a youth group for children/youth (middle school and high school) who are LGBTQIA, plus straight allies. A safe space for kids to talk about orientation, gender, racial equality, political consequences, religion, self harm and self-care. Needed: youth facilitators, especially those who are trained to work with kids, and speakers to talk about important topics. Meets Thurs., 7:30pm, UU Congregation of Wilmington, 4313 Lake Ave, (across from Roland Grise Middle School). Sue Graffius: dre@ uufwilmington.org).

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Life Community Church, located inside Independence Mall, will have a recovery meeting every Monday evening at 6:30 pm starting with fellowship followed by a large group meeting at 7pm.

Support groups for men and women follow at 8 pm. The meeting is in the Extension located across from Branches bookstore and the church auditorium. Jodie: 910-547-8973, 791-3859 or Lifecc.com. 3500 Oleander Dr.

EXPECTING MAMA’S CIRCLE

Sat, noon: Chat with other pregnant mamas who are going through the same thing as you! Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Breastfeeding USA counselor, and Postpartum Doula, Jess Zeffiro will moderate a free Pregnancy Meetup Group. Expectant mothers are invited to pop into the group at any time to share their stories, ask questions, and connect with great area resources. Share stories and have any pregnancy and birth related questions answered in a supportive environment.

The Bump & Beyond, 890-3 S. Kerr Ave.

PFLAG

First Mon/mo. at UNCW, in the Masonboro Island Room #2010, 7pm.

TEEN TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP

Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Support Group, free, facilitated by TR Nunley and Jamie Alper. This group will focus on the mental health needs unique to transgender and gender non-conforming adolescents (13 years old -18 years old). Topics covered will include but are not limited to: understanding one’s own gender, bullying, discrimination, and violence, family dynamics, coming out, being misgendered, handling invasive personal questions from others, safety and safe spaces, anxiety and mood stability. Nova Swanstrom first at (910) 442-8480 x3009 with Delta Behavioral Clinic.

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)

“To disobey in order to take action is the byword of all creative spirits,” philosopher Gaston Bachelard said. This mischievous advice is perfect for your use right now, Aries. I believe you’ll thrive through the practice of ingenious rebellion—never in service to your pride, but always to feed your soul’s lust for deeper, wilder life. Here’s more from Bachelard: “Autonomy comes through many small disobediences, at once clever, well thought-out, and patiently pursued, so subtle at times as to avoid punishment entirely.”

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Congratulations! I expect, during the next three weeks, you will be immune to what psychoanalyst Joan Chodorow calls “the void of sadness, the abyss of fear, the chaos of anger, and the alienation of contempt and shame.” I realize what I just said might sound like an exaggeration. Aren’t all of us subject to regular encounters with those states? How could you possibly go so long without brushing up against them? I stand by my prediction and push even further. For at least the next three weeks, I suspect you will be available for an inordinate amount of what Chodorow calls “the light of focused insight” and “the playful, blissful, all-embracing experience of joy.”

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Thurs., 6pm: Meets in Classroom C, Ground Floor. Men and spouses welcome. Discussion/ programs. www.wilmingtonprostatecancersupportgroup.com. 910-792-9953.

In accordance with astrological omens, I hereby declare the next two weeks to be your own personal Amnesty Holiday. To celebrate, ask for and dole out forgiveness. Purge and flush away any non-essential guilt and remorse that are festering inside you. If there truly are hurtful sins for which you still haven’t atoned, make a grand effort to do so, with gifts and heart-felt messages if necessary. At the same time, identify accusations others have wrongly projected onto you—ones you have carried around as a burden, even though they are not accurate or fair. Expunge them.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

How many countries has the United States bombed since the end of World War II? Twenty-five, to be exact. But if America’s intention has been to prod these nations into forming more free and egalitarian governments, the efforts have been mostly fruitless. Few of the attacked nations have become substantially more democratic. I suggest you regard this as a valuable lesson to apply to your own life in the coming weeks, Scorpio. Metaphorical bombing campaigns wouldn’t accomplish even 10 percent of your goals and would also be expensive in more ways than one. I recommend using the “killing with kindness” approach. Be wily and generous. Cloak your coaxing in compassion.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Your education may take unusual forms during the coming weeks. For example, you could receive crunchy lessons from velvety sources, or tender instructions from exacting challenges. Your curiosity might expand to enormous proportions in the face of a noble and elegant tease. Chances are good you’ll find a new teacher in an unlikely setting, or be prodded and tricked into asking crucial questions you’ve been neglecting to ask. Even if you haven’t been particularly street smart up until now, Cancerian, I bet your ability to learn from uncategorizable experiences will blossom.

You know about the Ten Commandments, a code of ethics and behavior that’s central to Christianity and Judaism. You may not be familiar with my Ten Suggestions, which begin with “Thou Shall Not Bore God” and “Thou Shall Not Bore Thyself.” Then there are the Ten Indian Commandments, proposed by the Bird Clan of East Central Alabama. They include: “Give assistance and kindness whenever needed”; and “Look after the well-being of your mind and body.” I bring these to your attention, Sagittarius, because now is an excellent time to formally formulate and declare your own covenant with life. What are the essential principles that guide you to the highest good?

Here’s a definition of “fantasizing” as articulated by writer Jon Carroll. It’s “a sort of ‘in-brain’ television, where individuals create their own ‘shows’—imaginary narratives that may or may not include real people.” As you Capricorns enter the High Fantasy Season, you might enjoy this amusing way of describing the activity that you should cultivate and intensify. Would you consider cutting back on your consumption of movies and TV shows? That might inspire you to devote more time and energy to watching the stories you can generate in your mind’s eye.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

“If you love someone, set them free,” New Age author Richard Bach said.

“If they come back, they’re yours; if they don’t, they never were.” By using my well-educated intellect to transmute this hippy-dippy thought into practical advice, I came up with a wise strategy for you to consider as you re-evaluate your relationships with allies. Try this: Temporarily suspend any compulsion you might have to change or fix people; do your best to like them and even love them exactly as they are. Ironically, granting them freedom to be themselves may motivate them to modify, or at least tone down, the very behavior you’re semi-allergic to.

In 1892 workers began building the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York. As of August 2017, it is still under construction. Renovation has been and continues to be extensive. At one point in its history, designers even changed its architectural style from Neo-Byzantine and Neo-Romanesque to Gothic Revival. I hope this serves as a pep talk in coming weeks, which will be an excellent time to evaluate your own progress, Virgo. As you keep toiling away on behalf of your dreams, there’s no rush. In fact, my sense is

The original French meaning

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

The coming days would be an excellent time to celebrate (even brag about) the amusing idiosyncrasies and endearing quirks that make you lovable.

To get you inspired, read the testimony from my triple Gemini friend Alyssa: “I have beauty marks that form the constellation Pegasus on my belly. I own my own ant farm. I’m a champion laugher. I teach sign language to squirrels. Late at night, when I’m horny and overtired, I may channel the spirit of a lion goddess named Sekhmet. I can whistle the national anthems of eight different countries. I collect spoons from the future. I can play the piano with my nose and my toes. I have forever banished the green-eyed monster to my closet.”

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In 43 cartoon stories, Wile E. Coyote has tried to kill and devour the swiftrunning flightless bird, the Road Runner. Every single time, Wile E. has failed to achieve his goal. It’s apparent to astute observers his lack of success is partly due to the fact he doesn’t rely on his natural predatory instincts. Instead, he concocts elaborate, overly complicated schemes. In one episode, he camouflages himself as a cactus, buys artificial lightning bolts, and tries to shoot himself from a bow as if he were an arrow. All these plans end badly. The moral of the story, as far as you’re concerned: To reach your next goal, trust your instincts.

You temporarily have cosmic permission to loiter and goof off and shirk your duties—to be a lazy bum and meander aimlessly and avoid tough decisions.

Sing off-key and draw stick figures and write bad poems. Tun slowly and flirt awkwardly and dress like a slob. Take advantage of this opportunity—it’s only available for a limited time. It’s equivalent to pushing the reset button. It’s meant to re-establish your default settings. But don’t worry about that now. Simply enjoy the break in the action.

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