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LIVE LOCAL, LIVE SMALL: Gwenyfar goes to camp!

when I walked in the door in flip flops. I held up a white plastic grocery bag. I was incredibly nervous—terrified might be more accurate: large groups, guaranteed to be the oldest and most incompetent of everyone, and absolutely incapable of discussing Pokemon Go. Oh, crap what had I gotten myself into? I thought.

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As it turns out, there was only one fellow camper (FC), aged 13, who was incredibly polite and mature. After her mom signed paperwork, wrote a check and asked the important questions, we looked at each other and then at Greg.

He asked a simple ice-breaker, like, “why did we decide to do fencing camp?”

She responded that one of her friends took fencing with him.

“I just want to be the Dread Pirate Roberts,” I responded, deciding that honesty was probably the best policy with people with pointy objects.

She had no idea who the Dread Pirate Roberts was.

Oh, dear gods! I felt old.

My FC had youth, agility, speed and strategy on her side. I finally figured out the only thing I had going for me was height and arm length.

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“I

think I’m going to go to summer camp next week.”

I floated the idea past Jock.

“It says, ‘Ages 8-80.’ I’m 8-80.”

“I take it this is for a story?” Jock grinned.

“Of course.” I nodded. “Look: It also promises Gatorade and a snack. I think I’m sold.”

This might be a sign of a midlife crisis: frumpy middle-aged lady decides to go to summer camp. When I announced this at the bookstore, I was met with a mixed response. Not having me around all week to make work for people and spin like a

dervish for everyone was a definite plus (they didn’t realize I would be coming in around 5:30 a.m. - 6 a.m. everyday to set up before I headed off to camp). Somehow, no one seemed to think this was as wonderful as I did.

The closest interest from anyone came from Anthony, who asked if there would be snow cones. I was flummoxed. Snow cones? Apparently, he went to vacation Bible school/church camp when he was little and they gave them snow cones. As a veteran of almost every non-vacation Bible-school camp offered in the Wilmington area from 1983-1993, I have to say, I do not remember once being offered a snow cone. I was an only child of two working

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parents who firmly believed that “a summer was a terrible time to waste,” so off I was to Ashton Farms (the best one), YWCA Camp, camp at the Aquarium, the Cape Fear Museum, MarineQuest, Adventure Camp, 4-H Camp, computer camp, science camp, space camp (not the cool one in Huntsville), arts camp, theatre camp, math camp, tennis camp (a.k.a. the walk of hell), SAT prep camp, etc.

Again, I was never offered a snow cone.

Last week I reported to the Tileston Gym bright and early on Monday morning for Olympic Fencing Camp with Coach Greg Spahr of Cape Fear Fencing Association.

“Did you bring sneakers?” Greg asked

I started day two with two Advil, a tankard of coffee, a burrito, and a lot of prayer. It is hard to admit that a 13-yearold can out-strategize and maneuver you.

Part of this I chalked up to FC having a sibling: She entered every situation sizing it up for defense, when and how to strike effectively, and retreat. She had no fear.

As an only child, all of this was baffling to me. We are much more along the lines of, “What? Why are you bothering me? I was just sitting here reading a book! I didn’t do anything to you!”

Good news: We bonded during snack time over “Hamilton.”

Bad news: She was smarter than me.

Coach Spahr started each day with a brief lesson about the Olympics (this was Olympic Fencing Camp, after all). I have to say he managed to get a tremendous amount of information into very short and entertaining conversations. (I was a little sad we didn’t discuss Leni Riefenstahl, but that would have been arcane for FC, who probably hasn’t seen “Olympia”).

Coach Spahr had his work cut out for

him: FC and I were light years apart in physical ability and life experience. To his credit he managed to keep both of us engaged, improving and working within our strengths.

Also, I was informed there is no apologizing in fencing.

By day three, I was so exhausted I spilled red Gatorade all over the white fencing uniform. I went home and collapsed in a crying heap.

“You know, I would be happier if you were out hiking and canoeing and roasting marshmallows over a fire,” Jock ventured.

I shook my head in terror. “Absolutely not!”

“Then you need some sleep if you are going to try to keep up with someone half your age.”

“Well, she isn’t putting in a half day of work beforehand and then going home to work more after camp!” I argued. “And she has a pointy stick aimed right at me!”

Jock informed me it was called a “sword” and I had signed up for this. He and Hilda (the puppy) tucked me into bed. I slept through the alarm the next morning.

“If he’s wearing his knickers, does that mean we’re going to do epee today?” FC queried when we showed up on day four.

She was much better at deductive reasoning than me. Every time Greg asked us a question to try to get us to figure out the answer, she solved the question before I even had time to formulate what the heck we were talking about. Every other day Greg had been in long gym pants, but today he was in a full-white fencing uniform, complete with regulation knickers.

He grinned and shook his head “no” to her question. He had to go straight to another event after seeing us today; hence, the full uniform—partly to show us, partly for the next part of his day.

I was keenly aware we were not the only program Greg was managing this summer.

He still had the nighttime fencing events in Tileston Gym with Cape Fear Fencing

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And then it was Friday—“Rodeo Day” at Ashton Farm when I was little. Greg had some special treats planned for us: He was going to show us Epee and Sabre.

Due to her fearlessness, Greg had pegged FC as a natural Sabre fencer. Sabre has more panache and greater reliance on offensive action than foil. It also allows for scoring by hitting the opponent’s mask. I made it through the demonstration of one maneuver and was shaking with terror. FC on the other hand was grinning. I think we found her weapon. We also had graduation, which included among other things the absolutely charming and lovely gift of lollipops adorned with ribbons and plastic cocktail swords!

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We had our last fencing match, which FC won by a wide margin. When we shook hands she was grinning, and I realized just how much I was going to miss seeing her everyday. Over snacks, she turned me onto the movie of “The Westing Game” (one of my favorite books) and we discussed the merits of travel. (She can ski and surf, too! There are no limits to what she can do.)

“So, are you going back next year?”

Jock asked.

“If I can manage to keep up, I am going to try,” I responded. “We did get to talk about Shakespeare a lot this week.”

Jock kept a straight face and commented he had heard there were occasional calls for fencing in the Bard’s work. I stuck my tongue out at him. Besides, as I informed Jock, I scored one victory this week: FC finally watched “The Princess Bride.”

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GETTING TRUMPED UP:

ILM citizens discuss their take on Trump rally, policies and political correctness BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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hether to protest or show support for the Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump’s visit to Wilmington last Tues., Aug. 9, drew a crowd to UNCW’s Trask Coliseum. More than 5,000 people were inside and even more waited outside for access to the rally. Hundreds protested across the street, and the event made national headlines with Trump’s ambiguous and controversial statement, which some say alluded to the assassination claim of the current Democratic nominee.

“Hillary wants to abolish—essentially abolish the Second Amendment. By the way, if she gets to pick, if she gets to pick her judges, nothing you can do, folks. Although the Second Amendment people, maybe there is, I don’t know,” Trump said.

Many Trump supporters were quick to say such insinuations were not the intent of the candidate. Some quipped about it as a “joke gone wrong,” while others said they interpreted it as

Second Amendment supporters turning up at the polls for Trump.

Trump’s team made a stopover in Wilmington thanks to UNCW College Republicans group president Kyle Lewis and VP Jessica Ortiz. Ortiz is a junior at UNCW and said it was a lastminute surprise to learn they could hold a rally there. “From there [Kyle] made it his mission to have Donald Trump come here,” she said. “Once their campaign contacted us, we worked day and night and made it happen.”

Despite a number of Republicans not supporting Trump—some even promising their vote for Clinton in November, like New York Rep. Richard Hanna, more than a dozen officials from the Bush administration and former Reagan spokesman Doug Elmets—Ortiz and the UNCW College Republicans fully endorse his candidacy. “I know the Harvard College Republicans are not supporting him,” she noted, “but I think that is very short-sighted, and they don’t see the whole picture of it’s more than a presidency. We also have Supreme Court Justice seats at stake.”

Donald Trump has Ortiz’s vote because of his

promise to simplify the tax code. Plus, she believes in his immigration policies: to make legal immigration easier and illegal immigration harder. “I think he started a great movement in our country,” she added. “I’m excited to see what’s going to happen.”

Ortiz and Lewis welcomed Trump, followed by NC’s Congressman David Rouzer and former NYC mayor, Rudy Giuliani. NC Governor Pat McCrory also took the stage and spoke over audible boos from the crowd.

Meanwhile, protesters outside verbally duked it out with rally supporters. Kimberly Karpinski was with her three young boys, the youngest strapped to her back and a red wagon in tow.

Alongside Karpinski’s sister, they passed out waters to the crowd. For Karpinski the conversation of Trump hits home, especially since her husband is a Trump supporter.

“He doesn’t read a lot of the negative attention on [Trump],” she said. “He’s maybe picked two issues (like import-tariffs) that he agrees with and doesn’t look at the rest . . .

I feel like if he read the rest of the issues, he might have a different opinion.”

Karpinski doesn’t believe in Trump’s messages. She especially abhors the hate speech he espouses. “I just don’t think that’s a good direction for our country to go in, and all the hate that he spews really would be influential for young minds watching it,” she said.

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It’s no secret Trump rallies often break out in jeers at the mention of Hillary Clinton. Chants of “Lock her up!” roared throughout Trask more than a handful of times last week. Videos have been released showing other rally-goers using racial and sexist slurs. It leaves folks like Karpinski seeing a campaign fueled by negative rhetoric toward minorities and women.

As everyone inside waited for speakers to take the stage, Katie and Rob O’Brien of Newport, NC, saw something different. “I feel like everything we’ve seen has been positive,” Katie said of the UNCW crowd. “The only interaction I’ve seen that hasn’t been a positive interaction is the protesters. There are a few people here butting heads with protesters, but, for the most part, it’s a happy crowd and everyone seems to be getting along just fine.”

The O’Briens didn’t get to see Trump at last July’s rally in Winston-Salem, NC. However, Katie was able to pick up a souvenir, which she wore on Tuesday: a white T-shirt with pictures of Hillary Clinton and Monica Lewinsky. Black text on the front read: “Hillary sucks, but not like Monica.” “Trump that Bitch” headlined the back.

Katie chose it because she thought it was funny.

Though “words can hurt,” she said folks should

keep in mind it’s meant for humor and to “thicken up their skin a little bit.”

“Everything has to be so PC, it’s old and unnecessary, and I don’t think it’s effective in tackling problems and dealing with things head on,” Katie continued. “[Trump] says what’s on his mind. Do I agree with everything he says? No. But do I think he’ll make a good president? Yes.” Katie’s husband, Rob, owns a construction business. He likes Trump’s ideas on cutting taxes for corporations and government regulations.

He says it will help small-business owners prosper and create more jobs.

“The regulations really don’t do anything,” Rob said. “Our houses are so overbuilt when you can go down the road and see a 100-year-old tobacco barn still standing—that has none of these things in it—and it’s still there, but we gotta put thousands of dollars of stuff into a house that ain’t gonna make it stand any longer.”

Kassie Cumbee said she was looking forward to hearing more about economic rebound, as well as strengthening military defenses (though she laughed at the idea of building a wall along Mexico’s border). She also wants to see history.

“I want to see a presidential candidate,” she clarified. “I think it’s a rare opportunity—not a lot of people get to see a candidate, much less somebody we are pushing to be president.”

Cumbee wore her Pender County Queens for a Cause crown and sash. The group’s mission is to raise awareness and funds for various cancer-related issues. “Each [queen] picks a different platform,” she explained. Some women of PCQC’s court are cancer survivors, and adopt breast and ovarian cancer as their platforms.

“My platform is for lupus research, so I’ll hopefully bring awareness to that and raise money for that,” Cumbee said.

However, she doesn’t believe in any form of socialized health care. Cumbee thinks Trump has the best plan. “When our health care systems were more like businesses, as a consumer, you had better choices to make,” she said. “Now it’s getting to more socialization, where everybody offers the exact same thing, and they can raise the price and give you no more benefits.”

Trump’s plan includes repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACT), but Cumbee admitted to being unclear whether or not folks with preexisting conditions, such as cancer, would have problems getting coverage as they reportedly did prior to ACT. “I didn’t bother to research that side because it didn’t pertain to me,” she said. “I hate to say that.”

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The late fashion designer Alexander McQueen (who dabbled in macabre collections, himself), might appreciate the work of acolyte Tina Gorjanc: She will grow McQueen’s skin (from DNA off his hair) in a lab, add back his tattoos, and from that make leather handbags and jackets. Gorjanc, a recent graduate of McQueen’s fashion school alma mater, bills the project mainly as showcasing the meager legal protections for abandoned bits of human DNA — and fears industrial use of such DNA on a much larger scale.

AWKWARD FLIRTATIONS

For Some Reason, Ladies Turned Them Down: (1) Patrick Marsh, 59, was charged with indecent exposure in Woodward Township, Pennsylvania, in July after he rang the doorbell of a 30-year-old female neighbor seeking, as he told police, “courtship.” He greeted the woman naked, “with his genitals in his hands.” (2) In Florida’s The Villages senior community, Howard Sparber, 69, faces several charges after having, in June, fired 33 9mm rounds into the home of a woman who had been declining his sexual overtures. (The lady was away.) (3) John Taylor, 57, said he was just lonely and wanted to meet women when a court sentenced him in Shirley, England, in July, for a three-month spree of furtively slipping men’s underwear through various women’s house letterboxes.

COMPELLING EXPLANATIONS

In June, Dieter Uchtdorf, a high official in the Mormon Church, said the historic narrative of Mormon founder Joseph Smith’s use of a “seer stone” to translate the “golden plates” that gave Smith ultimate worldly knowledge has been authenticated, basically, by the 2007 invention of the iPhone. “I can get the collected knowledge of the world through a few little inputs,” said Uchtdorf, and thus it is likelier than ever that God gave Smith something like a smartphone in 1823.

Geoffrey Fortier, 23, was arrested in Craighead County, Arkansas, in July and charged with video voyeurism of a woman he had allowed to shower in the home occupied by Fortier and his girlfriend. After the woman stepped out of the shower, she noticed a logged-on iPad propped against

a wall. Fortier informed deputies that it was all a misunderstanding — that he had earlier recorded himself urinating in order to sell the video to a urination-fetish website, and he simply forgot to remove the device.

SCIENTIFIC BREAKTHROUGHS

Friendly Bacteria: Plastics are wellknown to decompose slowly, but the most difficult is the polyethylene used for containers such as the omnipresent water bottles, and despite recycling, tens of millions of metric tons wind up in landfills, where the plastic’s strong polymer bonds resist breakdown. Recently, however, two Japanese researchers, after tedious trial-anderror, identified a bacterium that views the polyethylene terephthalate as an efficient, tasty meal. A colleague of the two said further tweaking was necessary before using the bacteria industrially.

Room-Sized Bong? Samuel Oliphant, 35, was arrested on various charges in Scottsdale, Arizona, in June after police were called to a house to investigate a “strong and unusual” odor (which cops suspected to be drugs). Inside, they found a “laboratory,” necessitating use of their “hazmat protocols,” because Oliphant had allegedly built a “complex and elaborate” system apparently for the purpose of enhancing the smoking of marijuana.

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Didn’t Quite Think It Through: The men who tried an armed carjacking at the Oasis car wash in Shreveport, Louisiana, on July 20 were sent running by the car owner Michael Davis, who was holding a high-pressure hose at the time and casually directed the stream to one potential thief’s face while swinging the metal wand at the other. encore |august 17 - august 23, 2016 | www.encorepub.com 7

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A FREIGHT TRAIN OF SOUND: The Marcus King Band opens for JJ Grey & Mofro at Greenfield Lake BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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AGE-OLD SOUNDS: Marcus King has an early start to an old soul with his new bigger band, The Marcus King Band, playing Greenfield Lake . Courtesy photo.

actually don’t consider myself to be a strong writer because I have so many heroes that are phenomenal writers,” singer-songwriter and blues guitarist Marcus King says.

“Warren [Haynes], especially, being one of them. I don’t think I’ll ever consider myself a strong writer. Right now it’s just something I need to do to get things off my chest.”

On the contrary, Marcus King of The Marcus King Band has been getting a lot of attention for his writing and prowess recently—particularly because of his

young age. King is only 20; however, it’s not his age alone but the depths in which he writes that has caught the attention of musicians, like his hero, Haynes (who produced the band’s upcoming self-titled album). Critics alike are joining the praise, like David Dye of NPR’s World Cafe Next: “From the first note of The Marcus King Band’s self-titled Fantasy Records debut, you can hear that this guy is an old soul.”

“I’ve never looked at it as an age thing,” King says. “I’ve always thought that age was just a number. I just like to play.”

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Songwriting, particularly in blues music, often emerges from life experiences and muses collected across time and heartache. King says he’s not short or wanting in either, and while a lot of blues comes from a sad place, he asserts it can emote beyond the forlorn.

“Although I am at young age, I have seen some hard times and some difficult things,” King tells. “But I’ve also had some good times, and more times than not, the ‘happy’ songs I write are just storytelling songs.”

The Marcus King Band has been on tour for about four or five months and has hit as many new markets as possible, in any which way they can. This fall is going to be more of “structured tour,” which includes a stopover in Wilmington to open up for JJ Grey & Mofro at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on Thursday, Aug. 18.

Haynes not only helped produce the band’s soon-to-be-released October record but is a guest player. He’s joined by a number of mentors and collaborators like Derek Trucks, who plays gui-

tar on “Self-Hatred.” King, who’s from Greenville, SC, hooked up with Haynes through various connections in the Carolinas’ music scene. “He said he wanted to produce our next record and we were really beside ourselves about that,” he remembers.

Though a bit intimidating, King says working Haynes was an invaluable opportunity and experience. “He’s a Southern gentlemen just like the rest of us,” he says. “He had so many phenomenal ideas and was able to take many of the songs that were just ideas and turn them into compositions. He’s just incredible like that with his compositional skills. . . . To have him play on the record was especially a hoot for us . . . . It was wild.”

Even the slightest disagreement throughout the production of the album was met with consensus between King and his mentor. While Haynes offered experience and insight, creative control ultimately remained with the artist and his band.

“As musician, that record is your baby,” King says. “It’s what you’re trying to bring into the world, and Warren’s suggestions were almost right on time. It wasn’t like he was trying to change our craft in any way; he was just trying to enhance it.”

Roughly 10 songs didn’t make the cut

for this record, which leaves King already thinking of the next project. “I’m always trying to think three steps ahead of myself,” he says, “but sometimes it messes me up and I get tripped up over myself.”

“You didn’t really know the real me kind of thing,” King explains. “That’s a tune I wrote a while back, actually, and ended up finding a really good place for it on this record.”

Wilmingtonians will hear a lot of new material from the upcoming record, as well as tunes King started off with earlier in his career. While this is the first time King will play GLA, he’s familiar to Wilmington’s blues haven, Rusty Nail. “I’ve always got nothing but love and respect from all the people in Wilmington,” he says. “I’m really looking forward to bringing the group back.”

King’s forthcoming record also reflects his efforts in trying new sounds with a new band. “The Marcus King Band” isn’t their first album. “Soul Insight” was released in October 2015, which simply featured King and his drummer Jack Ryan. The group has since expanded with Stephen Campbell on bass, Matt Jennings on keys and organ, Dean Mitchell on saxophone, and Justin Johnson on trumpet, trombone and backing vocals.

King has been playing for folks and writing songs since he was 14 or 15 years old. A lot of his material is based on personal situations he calls “scenario tunes” that people seem to relate to.

“That’s a big part of what we do,” he says. “I want people to know they’re not alone, and whatever it is they’re struggling with, there’s somebody else [who] understands what they’re going through.”

King describes the tune “The Man You Didn’t Know” as a more sensitive topic. It’s essentially a goodbye letter— a cleansing of a being as told to someone who only knew them on a superficial level.

“We’re trying to reintroduce everybody to who The Marcus King Band is,” he details, “and a big part of that is we’re a band. I never wanted it to be Marcus King and his band . . . I feel very strongly it’s a unit and I couldn’t be getting this done without the help of everybody with me.”

King’s songwriting is better served by more players. The idea for a “bigger sound,” in a way, started when he started listening to more jazz fusion like Mahavishnu Orchestra.

“Because the emotions I’m trying to get across [need] the biggest sound possible,” he tells. “A freight train of sound.

And that’s how a live show is; we just put

everything we have into it. At the end of the show, it feels like everyone can take a sigh of release . . . and start all over again the next night.”

Writing and music are forms of meditation for King. Letting out this release has become of utmost importance to the musician and has led to a bevy of honesty coming through song.

“I feel like a lot people in my generation have a tendency of repressing their emotions and feelings,” he explains, “and that’s never the way to go about it. That’s what leads to horrible things happening and mental breakdowns, and I’ve struggled with that before.”

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David Liebe Hart brings music, comedy and puppetry to Reggie’s BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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avid Liebe Hart is hard to peg. He sings—rather, his puppets sing—about anything from aliens to relationships, to relationships with aliens, to religion. Often his songs consist of obscure lyrics in anomalous voices—and his standup is filled with fantastical stories and celebrity impressions. Oh, and Liebe Hart is an actor and painter, too—just for good measure.

Liebe Hart went to school for acting, studied comedy with comedian Jonathan Winters, and along the way has met a lot of famous people in his Christian Science circles. He also has an affinity for “Hee Haw” and manages an interesting familial connection to North Carolina. “On my caucasian side, I’m related to the Wright brothers,” he tells me in a phone interview last week.

Liebe Hart is considered an outsider of his various crafts. Nevertheless, he’s garnered a cult following from his film and TV appearances on shows like “Tim and Eric Awesome Show,

Great Job!” on Adult Swim, as well as his online videos and live stage shows, featuring hits like “Salame,” “Father & Son” and “Puberty.” A child of the ‘50s and ‘60s (“when America had the best railroads”), Liebe Hart loves and sings about trains. He also tackles love ballads, “I’m in Love with an Insect Woman,” “Love” and “I Fell in Love,” the latter of which is about falling for an extraterrestrial woman. “Grace didn’t want us to embrace each other,” he tells, “so it never came to be.”

With electronic musician Jonah “Th’Mole” Mociun backing him as of late, Liebe Hart’s been traveling the circuit as somewhat of a duo. Performing updated material and new songs alike, he’ll be bringing his music and art to Wilmington’s Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern on Aug. 20. He’ll be joined by local bands D&D Sluggers and Slomo Dingo, as well as comics Lew Morgante and Cameron Smith.

Like most songwriters, comedians or artists, Liebe Hart attempts to convey his own experiences in his craft. Albeit extraordinary, he notes what he’s seen and been through, all of which includes—but isn’t limited to—a UFO experi-

ence and many different relationship problems after his wife left him (and divorced him for a younger dude). “I wrote songs about getting over a breakup and having to start all over again,” Liebe Hart lists. “In a way, I’m a journalist of music and art.”

While his recent collaborations with Mociun have yielded new work, Mociun has produced commercials for the performer’s merchandise for live shows, among other unique videography. His talent knows no bounds, according to Liebe Hart. “[He] did a video for the beginning of the show where I have embraced two famous actors,” Liebe Hart notes. “Palmer Scott and Dallas [James] were past actors on the ‘Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!’ They do an opening video with me. I can’t tell what the plotting actually is—I don’t want to let the cat out of the bag.”

However, onstage it’s a different story.

Among Liebe Hart’s many puppet characters is Jason the Kitty Cat, who joins the comedian in “Salame.” Liebe Hart has roughly 250 puppets—a fascination that originated from his Christian Science Sunday school teachers, as well as famous puppeteers like Burr Tillstrom of TV’s “Kukla, Fran and Ollie” and Jim Henson from “The Muppets.” Liebe Hart eventually got his own public-access puppet show to teach kids Bible stories and how to say “no” to drugs.

Some puppets he made himself, while others he inherited from past mentors.

“I got second-hand puppets from [Jim Henson and Burr Tillstrom] that were not wellknown or they used once in a commercial or built for other people [who] didn’t want to pay for them,” he explains.

Liebe Hart constantly collects new material for his standup based on politics and current events. His routine typically includes favorite bits about food, improvisation and impressions

inspired by his own comedic favorites. “I go as far as improvisation and [do] old characters like Jackie Gleason to standup comedy of James Quall (a present comedian),” he explains. “I’d a appreciate it if my fans would keep James Quall in prayers. He’s gotten into a negative walk like Robin Williams, into drugs and alcohol, and I pray he can wake up and get away from that negativity—to be able to find himself as a child of God and get out of the path that he’s walking in.”

God and Liebe Hart’s fans are most important to the performer. He describes his fans as supportive and loyal. Well, at least mostly.

“With this tour I’ve had to be extremely forgiving with my fans,” he admits. “Fans promise to drive me and show me around and don’t show up. A fan sold me a computer and he never mailed it to me, and he took $300 dollars for it. So I’m running across some fans who are not very loving or sincere—[and whom] I have to forgive as a Christian.”

Liebe Hart likens seeing his show to finding a TV series audiences can’t click away from— unless Pokemons are nearby. Lately, the entertainer has seen some stiff competition at his shows thanks to the craze of Pokemon Go. Most recently at shows in Bloomington and Fort Worth, Indiana, folks emptied the clubs to hunt for the digital creatures.

“I never felt the rudeness and unprofessionalism like I did from my fans in Indiana,” he remembers. “I believe Pokemon is using some kind of frequency of mind control, like the government uses with HAARP [High Frequency Active Auroral Research] to control the weather. There’s some kind of negative frequency that Pokemon does on people’s minds, thoughts and actions—like a brainwashing effect that is really effecting my fans in a negative way.”

Despite the obscure, off-beat and sometimes unbelievable nature of his work, a sense of good-hearted sincerity lies within Liebe Hart.

His idiosyncrasies make him engaging; his will to succeed runs deep and encourages others to follow their dreams.

“As Doris Day told me,” he advises, “know that I am success in action, I am worthy to be just as successful as any actor or musician that ever made it in the entertainment business.”

DETAILS:

David Liebe Hart and Guests

Saturday, August 20 Doors 7 p.m.; Show 8 p.m.

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A PREVIEW OF EVENTS ACROSS TOWN THIS WEEK

THE SOUNDBOARD —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 JJ Grey & Mofro (6pm; $30-$35; Rock, Blues)

—Greenfield Lake Amph., 1941 Amphitheater Dr.

Marcus King Band (6pm; $30-$35; Rock, Blues)

—Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre, 1941 Amphitheater Dr.

Mike Blair (7pm; Free; Americana) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

John Golden and Friends (7:30pm; $0-$6; Folk, Blues, Country) —UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, 5270 Randall Dr.

Thursday Fire Drums (8pm; Free)

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

Acoustic Blues Jam (8pm; Free)

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

Neighborhood Night (8pm; Free)

—Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St.; 910-599-4999

Trivia w/ Party Gras Entertainment (9pm; Free) —Fox & Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.; 910-509-0805

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Thirsty Thursday Karaoke (9pm; Free)

August 19th Tony Barnes

Bass Station (10pm; Free)

August 24th Robbie Berry

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St. —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

Wes Walker (10pm; $10; Rapper, DJ)

—Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.; 910-769-4096

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 Bibis Ellison (6pm; $0-$9; Indie, Pop, Soul) NEW TRACKS: Donavon Frankenreiter will return to Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on Aug. 20 with his latest album ‘The Heart.’ Tickets are $22-$25. Courtesy photo.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 Mykel Barbee (6pm; Free; Singer, Guitarist)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

Trivia Night (6:30pm; Free)

—The Pub, 2012 Eastwood Rd.; 910-679-8101

Trivia with Jim and Glenn (6:30pm; Free)

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

Amateur Night: Open Mic (7pm; Free)

—Fermental, 7250 Market St.; 910-821-0362

James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz Piano)

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

Laura McLean’s Songwriter Showcase (7pm; $3) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

HOW TO SUBMIT A LISTING:

Kiva Magick Lab (7:30pm; Free; Percussive-based Rhythms) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.

Open Mic Comedy (8pm; Free)

—Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St.;

Brooke Thompson (9pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

Karaoke Night w/ Party Gras (9:30pm; Free)

—Airlie Gardens, 300 Airlie Rd.; 910-798-7700 —Downtown Sundown Concert, 11 Princess St.

Tony Barnes (6pm; Free; Country)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

Chris Luther & Rich Zimmerman (7pm; Free; Jazz) —Platypus & Gnome, 9 S. Front St.

Old Dominion (7pm; $24-$28; Country)

—Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre, 1941 Amphitheater Dr.; 910-341-7855

The Jesse Stockton Band (7pm; Free; Americana) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Joe List (7pm, 9:30pm; $16; Comedy)

Jazz Wednesdays (8:30pm; Free)

Nelson and the Rock-a-Fellas (7pm; $3)

Carolina Sky Joey & Alma Acoustic (9pm; Free; Acoustic)

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Skydog (6pm; Free; Allman Brothers Tribute)

—Fox & Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.; 910-509-0805

—Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St.; 9105994999

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$2.50 Budweiser Draft $4 Wells 65 Wings, 4-7pm

—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Artistry In Jazz Big Band Concert (7pm; $10)

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

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

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

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—Wrightsville United Methodist Ch., 4 Live Oak Dr.

—Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.

Jim Ashley (7pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

The Clams (5pm; Free; Rock)

Acoustic Ritual, Poking Holes, Ryan O’Doud & more (8pm; Donations; Acoustic)

Grooves in the Grove (5pm; $5)

—The Last Resort, 600 N. Lake Park Blvd.

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Mike O’Donnell Dance & Classic 7pm - 10pm

Thurs

Signal Fire (9pm; $10-$12; Reggae)

Aug 25

Robert Beauchene Eclectic Mix 7pm - 10pm

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Ben & Heather Eclectic Mix 7pm - 10pm

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Randy McQuay Pop & Classic 7pm - 10pm

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Reverend Hylton (8:30pm; Donation; Blues, Folk, Americana)

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

Justin Cody Fox (10pm; Free; Americana) —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock St.

Ladies Night with DJ UK (10pm; Free)

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

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

Show Tunes Sunday (9pm; Free)

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

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

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20

MONDAY, AUGUST 22

The Salvation Army Barbecue (12pm; Free; Gospel, Bluegrass)

Music & Comedy Open Mic (8pm; Free)

—Hugh MacRae Park, 1799 S. College Rd.

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

Crystal Fussell Duo (9pm; Free; Country)

Donavon Frankenreiter (6pm; $22-$25; Surf Rock)

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

Jazz Piano on Front St. (6pm; Free)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23

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

Port City Shakedown (7pm; Free; Motown, Soul, Rock, Funk) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 910-251-1832

Joe List (7pm, 9:30pm; $16; Comedy)

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

The Other Guys (7pm; $3; Retro Groove Rock) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

David Liebe Hart (7pm; $10-$12; Music, Puppets, Variety Show) —Reggies 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.; 910-799-6465

Kyle Lindley (8pm; Free; Folk)

Ashes of Folly & Whateverwhatever (9pm; Free; Rock) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.

College Karaoke Night (9pm; Free)

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

Calico and Chill Open Mic (9pm; Free) —The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.; 910 762-2091

Karaoke w/Party Gras Entertainment (10pm; Free) —Johnny Luke’s Kitchen Bar, 5500 Market St.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24 Robbie Berry (6pm; Free; Acoustic)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

Trivia Night (6:30pm; Free)

—The Pub, 2012 Eastwood Rd.; 910-679-8101

—Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Trivia with Jim and Glenn (6:30pm; Free)

Snake Malone & The Black Cat Bone (8pm; Free; Blues)

James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz Piano)

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

—Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.

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

Jonathan Carroll (8:30pm; Free; Jazz)

Kelly & Jill (7pm; $3; Acoustic)

Rob Ronner (9pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

Kiva Magick Lab (7:30pm; Free; Percussive-based Rhythms)

—Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St.; 910-599-4999 —Goat & Compass, 710 N. 4th St.

Chesney Goodson (9:30pm; $7; Comedy)

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

Jenny Pearson (10pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

DJ RIZ (10pm; Free)

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

—Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.

Open Mic Comedy (8pm; Free)

—Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St.

Hard Working Americans (8pm; $25-$45; Americana, Rock)

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

—Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.; 910-538-2939

Comedy Showcase (11pm; $7)

It’s Not Jordan’s Bday Variety Show (8pm; $7)

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

—TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21

Jazz Wednesdays (8:30pm; Free)

Stomp the Park Family Music Festival (2pm; Free)

Donna Merritt (9pm; Free; Jazz)

—Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, Amphitheater Dr.

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

—Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.

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—Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.

Travis Shallow & Bob Russell (9pm; Free; Americana)

Celebration of Michael Cole (6pm; Free, Live Eclectic)

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Hollis Brown (6pm; $7; Americana) Seaton Smith (7pm; $15; Comedy)

—The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.; 910 762-2091

LIVE MUSIC in the courtyard 7 days a week

—Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Hwy 17 N.

—Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.; 910-769-4096

—Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, Amphitheater Dr.

100 S. FRONT ST. 910-251-1832

MONDAY S.I.N. NIGHT $2 Domestics • $3 All Drafts • $4 Flavored Bombs NEW BELGIUM TUESDAY $3 Ranger IPA & Fat Tire WINE & WELL WEDNESDAY 1/2 Priced Bottles of Wine • $2.75 Miller Lite $4 Well Drinks THIRSTY THURSDAY $2.50 PBR 16oz cans $3.50 Sam Adams Seasonal & Hoppyum Pints $5 Redbull & Vodka FRIDAY $2.75 Michelob Ultra • $3.25 Stella $4.50 Lunazul Tequila Shots SATURDAY $2.75 Carolina Blonde & Carolina Strawberry • Reel Cafe Rooftop Concert Series • Brunch from 11am - 2pm SUNDAY $3 Corona/Corona Light • $4 Bloody Mary or Mimosa $5 Lunazul Margaritas • Brunch from 11am - 2pm

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

—Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

—Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St.; 910-599-4999 —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

Karaoke Night w/ Party Gras (9:30pm; Free) —Fox & Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.; 910-509-0805

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8/23: Butch Walker, The Wind & The Wave, and more

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ARTS>>THEATRE

DISTRESSING BUT VERY GOOD: Neil LaBute’s ‘The Mercy Seat’ rides the wave of human emotion BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

T

halian Association opens their season with an intimate show at Red Barn Theatre: Neil LaBute’s “The Mercy Seat.”

Like much of his work, LaBute’s 2002 script is tough to encounter. One cannot argue it is not skillfully written; LaBute clearly has an ear for language and a sense of story arc. Also, he is so attracted to the everyday sort of evil that lives in the human heart—the kind that blossoms when we allow our basic sense of decency to evaporate—and dramatizes it with such precision that disappointment in our own failed humanity is the highest praise for a LaBute script.

Case in point is the exposition for “The Mercy Seat”: It is the day after September 11, 2001. Ben Harcourt (Rodman Bolek) was supposed to be at work at the World Trade Center the day before. Instead, he was with his mistress, Abby Prescott (Susan Auten), at

her apartment. His family believes he is dead, and he is hiding in her apartment while he tries to persuade her to let him remain dead, so the two of them can walk away from everything. Abby is justifiably shocked he sees the national tragedy as his meal ticket out of his marriage, with no strings attached.

That he can meet Auten at every step and raise the bar yet still make it all about him is pretty startling. He really has the spoiled, rich white-boy package: entitled, selfish, self-confidant, bitter, disdainful, and deceitful. What’s worse: He can’t even appreciate anything he has. Even more awful: He doesn’t have the courage or conviction to live a truly full life with the incredible gifts he’s been given.

This is not a play to see for a laugh— though there are some startlingly funny moments. However, it is intriguing to see what LaBute chooses for his characters. But the real reason to see the show is, obviously, the performances. It is the kind of script that appeals to actors because it lets them mine some true artistry to portray parts of the human experience we would rather deny. For this script to work, it has to be realistic; it cannot be 90 minutes of screaming at each other.

It has to ride the wave of human emotion with crescendos, retreats, shifts, veering tangents, and most importantly the pause. That’s terrifying. Silence onstage is frightening. But, wow, Auten and Bolek have perfected asking

Watching he and Auten bat that tennis ball of chatter back and forth, as to avoid talking about what is really going on, is maddening and so realistic.

BACK TO REAITY? Susen Auten and Rodman Boleck lead a fascinating two-person show in LaBute’s ‘The Mercy Seat.’ Courtesy photo

each other a question only the audience can answer. The actors let the moment of painful revelation hang in the air where it festers and demands to be spoken.

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Frankly, by 10 minutes into the show, I was ready to ask Bolek’s Ben to leave. Yes, it was time for him to go. But Auten manages to bring us an Abby who, though she knows it’s time for him to go, wants very much not to be alone in the wake of this horrific attack.

It is truly a very personal tragedy for Abby to have unfolding in front of her—the fractal to the devastation facing those around her. Has she really wasted her life with this shallow, callous, self-absorbed imbecile? Admitting the truth of what she has known and wrestled with is the real path of this script: getting Abby to be honest with herself and act upon it. It would be an incredibly challenging role for any actress, yet Auten manages to unfold, retract, step forward, and dance about with incredible skill. Her struggle is infuriating, painful and angry. Each time she lashes out at him is just another puncture wound in his absurd, weak and dishonest armor.

To Ben’s credit, he does admit pretty early that he is a weak and conniving person. That Bolek plays it so convincingly is distressing.

LaBute’s command of dialogue, reproducing how men and women argue differently, is well done, but two performers who ratchet it up and don’t go for the easy choices, to sell an unfolding realization, adds layer upon layer of painful recognition. As they physically react to the realization that one of them must now play dead (not answer the door, not answer the phone, not go out to buy milk) and its magnitude, on top of everything else they have chosen, becomes palpable. It is striking how easily Bolek’s Ben slides into it and just how angry and defiant of it Auten’s Abby is. If anything, that LaBute has given her the greater amount of human decency of the two (if only because she has some regret, and some strength of character) is surprising.

Production designer Lance Howell has created a professional drab apartment perfect for a corporate ladder-climbing business woman.

Opening night had some minor technical glitches, but once Auten and Bolek hit their stride, their work overshadowed anything else.

When I got home Jock asked, “So how was the show?”

Instead of kissing him, I headed to the kitchen and called over my shoulder, “I want to wash my hands before I touch you.”

It’s the best compliment I could give the cast.

DETAILS:

The Mercy Seat

Aug. 18-25, Thurs.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.

Red Barn Studio Theatre 1122 S. 3rd St. Tickets: $25 www.thalian.org

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WHEN THE STARS ALIGN: New Second Star Theatre Company launches in ILM

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BY: SHEA CARVER

- n the spring, Thalian Association had a sudden changeover with the release of David s Loudermilk as artistic director for its adult and youth theatre programs. The organization noted artistic differences between the board and its director. Since, Chandler Davis has been hired to oversee the association, and Loudermilk moved on to Jacksonville, Florida, to become the musical theatre direcg tor for Douglas Anderson School of the Arts.

However, the ink from Loudermilk’s stamp on the local theatre community hasn’t dried up quite yet. A group of his close theatre friends and colleagues has launched Second Star t Theatre Company and honored Loudermilk as founding artistic director emeritus.

y “There is a legacy that David created in this t community in terms of education and perfor- mance from his years with Cape Fear Academy and the Thalian Association, and it was important for us to keep that alive,” says Second - Star president Adrian Varnam—a local musician who has played in numerous musicals in Wilmington. “There are hundreds of kids, parents and performers whose lives are beto ter for having worked and learned from David, and it was part of our founding vision to have him continue that here as part of Second Star.”

The company even took its name from one of Loudermilk’s favorite lyrics from “Peter Pan”—a show he directed for Thalian Association in 2014: “Each time we say, ‘Goodnight’/ We’ll thank the little star that shines/The secr ond from the right.”

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Other board members for Second Star include many with whom Loudermilk has worked throughout the years: vice president Jennifer Marshall Roden, secretary LaRaie sha Burnette, interim treasurer Jen Iapaluct ci, youth representative Izzy Gorden, as well as Amanda Hunter, Michael O’Connell, Lise Gorden, Brendan Carter, and Mark Deese. e Each member has experience in the arts and business fields in some way or another.

In fact, Second Star is putting emphasis on fostering relationships between the creativeminded and business-minded alike in order to balance leadership.

“Our founding members are actors, musicians, music directors, choreographers, theater technicians, teachers, an attorney, a bookkeeper, small-business owners, and active community members of all ages,” Varnam explains. “It’s not an easy marriage—arts and business—but it’s the system we have to work with if the arts world keeps pushing a

nonprofit business model as the standard.”

Varnam is clear the launching of Second Star isn’t a reactionary protest against Loudermilk’s firing from the association.

Actually, many of the folks involved with Second Star still work with the Thalians. Rather, it has inspired more advocacy in marrying education and community outreach with theatre. “Our goal is to provide anyone interested in theatre the opportunity to learn and grow as musicians, actors, singers, stage managers, directors, etc.,” vice president Roden notes.

Second Star has announced their first show, “FAME,” to be directed by youth representative Gorden in November and December, held at the Garage at DREAMS of Wilmington. Auditions for character roles will be held Oct. 1 and dancers will be cast Oct. 2.

The entire cast, crew and orchestra will consist of teens, ages 15-19.

“This will be the first in a flagship teen production program to allow youth to step into leadership and starring roles that they may not have had opportunity for prior,” Gordon says.

All the teen productions will be overseen 100 percent by youth—from tech to light design, direction to cast—regardless of experience. Second Star will institute workshops and a mentorship program to allow teens up close and personal learning experiences and guidance from professional adults within the field. “For instance, first-time choreographer Maggie Stone will be working with the amazing Laura Brogden-Primavera to blend unique styles accessible for teens [in ‘FAME’],” Bordon explains.

Second Star will host two full-length shows during the year, in the fall and spring, plus a three-week workshop-style show in the summer. Youth camps will be available for ages 6-13. As well, the company is considering slots for original work, staged readings and parlor performances.

Secretary Burnette—a local actress and singer who won StarNews’ 2016 Best Actress in a Play for her role as Billie Holiday in “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill,” a Thalian

in place to solve these issues? Why isn’t there more diversity or outreach in our larger community?”

Second Star launched a crowdsourcing platform to help reach its goal of $15,000 to see through its first production. Folks can donate for as little as $25 and become founding members. Youth under 18 get free memberships for volunteering a certain number of hours with the company.

WELCOMING CROWD: The board of the new Second Star Theatre Company is accepting donations for its launch through Generosity.com crowdfunding platform. Photo by SR Gentry

Association show directed by Loudermilk— wants to create a more symbiotic relationship between theatre companies. In doing so, it could bring a greater roster of shows to the Wilmington area, diverse enough to keep audiences and the companies alike entertained and successful.

“We would like to establish a biannual booking meeting with the other companies in town to plan diverse content offering in all of our seasons and work on community-wide objectives together,” she says.

Varnam is especially interested in making sure the company creates welcoming, supportive dialogue about issues that continue to surround the active theatre community.

Hosting talks and workshops on art vs. business or how local actors get paid little to nothing for productions for weeks of commitment at a time are on his radar. One of the first tenets of Second Star is to pay its contributors when possible.

“It’s very important to us that everyone involved in our company and productions know their value and are rewarded,” Varnam tells. “I know these questions have been raised in the past, but why isn’t there a truly professional theatre company that follow the practices of the Actors Equity Association? Why do we have such a small number of qualified technicians to run sound or lighting design? Why aren’t there mentorships or apprenticeships

“Purchasing script rights and leasing a theater costs money, depending upon the show and the number of performances,” board member O’Connell says. “We need lots of founding members and memberships, and hopefully some bigger donors and sponsors to get us off the ground and soaring.”

On Saturday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m., Second Star will hold a launch party at O’Connell’s home in Carolina Heights. With an open bar and hors d’oeuvre served, the party welcomes corporate and personal donations. There will be performances from Second Star’s first season of productions, and they will announce the full roster of shows planned in the upcoming year.

“We are hoping everyone who loves theatre and supports community theatre will join us to learn/experience what we our about, and hopefully make our vision and dream reality by becoming a member or a more generous donor,” O’Connell notes.

For more information about Second Star, visit their website, secondstartheatre.org, or Facebook page. Their crowdsourcing page can be accessed at https://www.generosity. com/education-fundraising/the-founding-ofsecond-star-theatre-company/x/14524859.

DETAILS:

Second Star Theatre Company Launch Party

Sept. 10, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

1609 Grace St. Free, but donations welcome Open bar and hors d’oeuvre Performances throughout the night

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POWERFUL AND UNFORGETTABLE: Holli Saperstrein sells the one-woman show ‘Becoming Dr. Ruth’ BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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anache Theatrical Productions and Big Dawg Productions are pairing to produce “Becoming Dr. Ruth” by Mark St. Germain at the Cape Fear Playhouse on Castle Street. Panache founder Holli Saperstein takes on the one-woman show to portray the most unlikely sex icon of the 1980s: the diminutive, frumpy, matronly radio and TV personality who answered people’s most intimate concerns with kindness and humor.

Any one-person show is intimidating, but this one more so than most. For example, part of what makes “Santaland Diaries” interesting year after year is to see the different portrayals of David Sedaris’ sardonic elf, Crumpet. But doing a full-length show as a very well-known public figure—especially one with a trademark voice like Dr. Ruth’s German-Polish-Israeli-French-American accent—is quite an undertaking. Just the courage to get onstage alone with this role

is inspiring. To sell it like Saperstein does is nothing short of inspiring.

Germain’s script is incredibly well-crafted; it’s also not the show audiences expect to see. I think most people who walk in to see a show about Dr. Ruth will expect something light-hearted, funny and a little titillating, as she talks about how she became a sex therapist. Though there are some very funny moments—like when she encourages the moving guy to love his penis and remember to bring bubble wrap—the real story of her life is much more interesting. More so, it’s more surprising than any prurient joke could be.

From the moment she tells the audience she was born in 1928 in Germany, the unavoidable math clicks: 1928. Germany. The Holocaust. Instead, Dr. Ruth tells us about her incredibly happy childhood and loving family that were her world until age 10. As the only actress onstage, Saperstein has to maintain Ruth’s persona while showing us her mother and grandmother packing her bags and putting her on a train filled with chil-

dren who evacuated to an orphanage in Switzerland. She has to show us a 10-year-old trying to be brave and seeing the adults who love her making the dreadful calculations and decisions to try to save her life. It is a remarkable feat as an actress.

Not to be mired down, St. Germain’s script and Saperstein’s performance ride the waves up and down, undulating as life does. The unmistakable grin of pleasure and triumph when she shows the audience the target from when she took her grandson to the shooting range: four bullet holes perfectly in the bull’s eye. Oh, yeah: Dr. Ruth was a sniper in Haganah (the pre-courser to the Israeli Defense Forces). Not unlike thousands of other displaced, orphan children in Europe at the end of the 1940s, Dr. Ruth was relocated to Palestine before the creation of the modern state of Israel. The adolescent journey of longing to belong, to be in love and to grow is complicated for Dr. Ruth by her lack of a family or any prospects for a future. Saperstein shows this confusion to us with compassion, joy and, above all, determination.

Here we get one of two lines that define the character in the script: likening herself to a duck gliding smoothly on the water, but beneath the surface the frantic activity is unseen by others. It is the foreshadowing and groundwork for all that is to come: three marriages, two children, immigration to the United States, and a college education, followed by celebrity! It’s a surprising life, to say the least. Delicately, with great love, admiration and humor, Saperstein unveils the complications that make Dr. Ruth so much more than her fame alludes to. Just doing justice to her determination and work ethic would be a Herculean task. Saperstein must be exhausted by the end of every evening.

Do not be mistaken: “Becoming Dr. Ruth” is not just a collection of stories about a fascinating life. Dr. Ruth is an incredibly smart person who has spent much of her life learning how humans connect, communicate, process, and interact with each other. To write a script or perform one about her life that ignored this pillar of how she sees the world would be a huge disservice. It is hard to explain to people why education is so important in Jewish culture; this show comes the closest to both articulating and illustrating it for an audience. Here we see the reoccurring desire for schooling, including winning a scholarship in New York and struggling to finish her masters and doctorate as a new mother. But also we hear the haunting echoes of another line

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in Act One about one of her teachers driving home that “facts are anchors.”

It would be one thing to tell us about that duck frantically swimming but looking so cool, and another entirely for an actress to show us what lies beneath the surface and what she does with those dates and facts that are her anchors. As Saperstein slowly works through the dates that defined and changed Dr. Ruth’s life irrevocably (hers and 11 million others), it culminates in an unexpected but irrefutable victory proclamation, and so those anchors take on entirely different weight and meaning than before. Saperstein’s balance of vulnerability, strength, anger, courage, and determination, as she holds aloft at different moments a handkerchief and a photo of her grandchildren, gives the audience a stunningly powerful portrait of a woman of valor.

That’s not to say that Saperstein or St. Germain miss out on the humor of the situation. To have a lady that looks like grandma and sounds like Henry Kissinger advise on uses of whipped cream and chocolate sauce for oral sex is a recipe for comedic success.

Saperstein sells it just like Dr. Ruth is real life: with sincerity. But that humor, that love of life, that infectious joy is the armor of two kinds: Yes, it is the duck gliding smoothly on the water, but it is also the ultimate victory of joy and love over destruction.

Dr. Ruth’s story and St. Germain’s script are sadly incredibly timely. From the bully in the school yard spewing hatred in the loudest voice he can during a national election, to accessing information that can be life-saving and certainly life-changing, Dr. Ruth’s journey and message are necessary. Hopefully, a little laughter will make the medicine go down easier.

St. Germain’s script is smart, provocative, compelling, and enticing—in other words, everything that Dr. Ruth says makes people attractive to each other. Saperstein breathes life into the words to make for an evening of theatre that is unforgettable.

DETAILS:

Becoming Dr. Ruth

August 18-21 and 25-28, 8 p.m. or Sun., 3 p.m.

Tickets: $20 GA, $18 seniors, students and military; $15 on Thursdays Cape Fear Playhouse • 613 Castle St. (910) 367-5237

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‘Suicide Squad’ is beyond flawed and below average

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Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut St. $8, 7pm • www.thalianhall.org

BY: ANGHUS

August 17 (additional showing Aug. 17 at 4 p.m.): Raised on hip-hop and foster care, defiant city kid Ricky (Julian Dennison) gets a fresh start in the New Zealand countryside in “Hunt for the Wilderpeople.” He finds himself at home with his new foster family: the loving Aunt Bella, the cantankerous Uncle Hec (Sam Neill), and dog Tupac. When a tragedy threatens to ship Ricky to another home, both he and Hec go on the run in the bush. As a national manhunt ensues, the newly branded outlaws must go out in a blaze of glory or overcome their differences and survive as a family. (PG-13, 101 minutes).

’m fine with flaws; perfection is rare. Glory fades. Even the Mona Lisa is falling apart.

Chicks dig scars. I’m not sure when critics began to believe all films were under a creative mandate to achieve an unrealistic state of perfection. I’m still amazed how many people who write about film basically walk into a theater, take their seats, then clap their hands, as if to say, “Dance, you mewling monkeys … entertain your superior.” Films aren’t supposed to be perfect.

As someone who sees 200-plus films a year, chances are much of my time will be spent witnessing movies that struggle to be average, much less perfect. “Suicide Squad” is one of those films: a messy piece of pablum that has a harder time finding average than a knock-off calculator with a logic chip programmed by Gary Busey.

These days I don’t write about superhero films without the words, “I’m getting tired of…” preceding it. The genre is tired—like a trucker putting in too many hours, strung out on yellowjackets and Monster energy drinks, pushing open his lead-heavy eyelids with any remaining ounce of willpower. He knows if he closes his eyes and stops moving forward he will die horribly. It’s not exactly fertile creative territory for a movie. “ Suicide Squad” is a comic book with an awesome premise: the government assembles a bunch of low-down, dirty super villains and forces them into serving their interests.

Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) is a remorseless bureaucrat who believes a war is coming between superhumans and mortal men.

She wants to load her proverbial quiver with some legitimate threats. Unfortunately, our villains aren’t really interested, so she manipulates and threatens death to anyone who won’t join Task Force X. The villains are an interesting collection of malcontents. There’s Deadshot (Will Smith), a sharpshooter who never misses; Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), the psychopathic better half of the Joker; and Diablo (Jay Hernandez), a Latin gang leader who can conjure fire. There are other characters, but most are given fractions of moments to convey what limited story they have. The ones I mention are the only characters who make “Suicide Squad” watchable. The story is a convoluted slop bucket of cliché, featuring comic-book movie tropes and incoherent writing that feels like a screenplay accidentally was put through a paper shredder and not-someticulously taped back together.

The premise of “Suicide Squad” is an in-

ANTI-HERO: Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn is one of few characters that makes ‘Suicide Squad’ worth watching. Courtesy photo.

teresting one: Bad guys are forced into doing dirty work. There are so many scenarios and potential stories this franchise could take. Unfortunately, David Ayer (“Fury”) and company decided to take a trip toward the less-thanscenic “Been There, Done That Boulevard.”

They spend most of the movie stuck in traffic on a rather unremarkable journey. The word “wasted” kept coming to mind as I watched the generic adaptation plod along. Will Smith and Margot Robbie are two talented and charismatic actors who feel let down by pedestrian material. Jared Leto’s Joker is barely a character but an extended cameo that made me question why exactly he was even in the film.

“Suicide Squad” tries too hard to be the uber-hip version of a typical superhero movie, which is just the most worthless pursuit. Instead of embracing the awesome differences between heroes and villains, David Ayer merely changes the moral compass of the protagonists but ends up heading in the same damn direction. As I said, I’m fine with flaws. I can respect a flawed film. What I can’t tolerate are gaping flaws and obvious choices. “Suicide Squad” is choppy and unfocused. The movie is an assault of stimulus: quick cuts, a blaring soundtrack, frequent disconnected flashbacks, and a kitchen-sink visual style of graphics and effects that feel more like distractions than design.

There are parts of “Suicide Squad” where audiences can almost feel things start to gel,

but the characters are never allowed enough moments to breathe. The movie pulls watchers forward in the hopes they won’t realize how incomprehensible the whole sordid affair truly is.

In the hands of an editor not working through a nine-day coke binge “Suicide Squad” maybe could have been better than average. As is, it’s one hell of a big-budget con job.

DETAILS:

Suicide Squad ★★★★★

Rated PG-13 Directed by David Ayer Starring Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie

August 22-24 (additional showing Aug. 24 at 4 p.m.): Deep in the Pacific Northwest forests, isolated from society, a father (Viggo Mortensen) dedicates his life to transforming his six children into extraordinary adults in “Captain Fantastic.”

When tragedy strikes the family, they are forced to leave this self-created paradise and begin a journey into the outside world that challenges his idea of what it means to be a parent and questions everything he’s taught them. (Rated R, 119 minutes)

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Hell’s Kitchen hosts first comedy night

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BY: SHEA CARVER

rew Harrison just returned from New York doing standup. It’s one of his recent revered passions, as proven from his 2016 Port City’s Top Comic win.

Though he’s making headway on the circuit, he’s learned that breaking into the comedy scene and paying dues isn’t always easy.

“I’m five years in and just scratching the surface,” Harrison says. “I just got back from New York and realize I’ve got a lot more to pay.”

This weekend Harrison will be keeping the humorous anecdotes about his life and experiences growing up in a small town in NC to a minimum. He will be emceeing a comedy show at Hell’s Kitchen and opening with a 15-minute set before turning it over to fellow standup comics Jamey Stone and John Felts. With free admission, it will be the first time Hell’s Kitchen owner Eric Laut has hosted comedy in his venue.

“Eric has a tremendous sense of humor and is wonderfully enthusiastic about bringing fun and exciting entertainment to Hell’s Kitchen,” says Stone, who arranged the show. “We wanted the show at Hell’s Kitchen to cost you less than going to actual hell.”

A local theatre actor (“The Real Inspector Hound,” “1776) and tour guide for the Ghost Walk, Stone will headline the show.

His 45-minute slot will include stories from his everyday life.

“It will be a mix of audience-tested material with a few newer things thrown into the mix,” he says. “As comedians, a lot of new ideas are introduced at open-mics, tinkered with over time, and by the time they reach a paid professional show, they are more or less polished bits.”

we don’t realize how silly it all is.”

The Hell’s Kitchen show will time out around 90 minutes and will continue after Harrison with John Felts doing 30 minutes of content. During his clean sets, Felts talks marriage, parenting, and struggling to do the right thing in American culture.

Though unsure if they’ll make it an ongoing part of Hell’s Kitchen lineup, Stone says they’re testing the waters for more shows.

First they want to gauge the audience feedback, as attendance mandates the success of more live comedy to come.

“As an art form, the biggest challenge to standup is the Internet,” Stone says. “Comedy is available for free, 24 hours a day, at the click of a button. And people forget the best thing about going to see live comedy is the connection with the performer and Stone has had a chance to hone his the spontaneity that can occur on a nightly work thanks to 13 years in standup. He basis. The biggest challenges are staying started doing competitions and open-mics connected to the audience, staying current, when he lived in Phoenix, AZ, in 2004. It and being able to think fast on your feet. wasn’t until 2006 he pursued comedy full- Anything can happen in the room—and in time and began booking out-of-state gigs the blink of an eye, and you have to be able to change direction and adapt.” on a regular basis.

“After 13 years, eight of them on the road, I’ve done a lot [of comedy shows,]” Stone says. “My tag line on my business cards reads: ‘Questioning Society’s Mental Health.’

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DETAILS:

Hell’s Kitchen Comedy Night

Aug. 17, 9 p.m.

Hell’s Kitchen • 118 Princess St. Free!

WHAT’S HANGING AROUND THE PORT CITY

GALLERYGUIDE ARTFUEL.INC

2165 Wrightsville Ave. Mon. - Sat., noon - 7pm www.artfuelinc.com • (910) 343-5233 Artfuel is pleased to host Vol. 43, “Window Shopping Art Show,” featuring work by Zak Duff, Char Oden, Scott Ehrhart, and Kimberly Coffman. Hangs for eight weeks.

ARTEXPOSURE!

22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC (910) 803-0302 • (910) 330-4077 Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com Summer Camps for Children are coming through August. Please check the website at www.artexposure50.com and click on Classes for Children for dates and information, or call ArtExposure at 910-803-0302.

All North Carolina artists are welcome to enter the 2nd annual “Artist Choice Invitational” in August. Entry forms and information are available on the website under the Call for Entries page. Each artist may enter TWO pieces of 2D or 3D work. This will be a juried show and cash awards will be given.

ART IN BLOOM

210 Princess St. Tues. - Sat. 10am - 6pm (or by appt., Sun. and Mon.) (484) 885-3037 • www.aibgallery.com Established in 2015, the Art in Bloom Gallery is in a renovated, 19th-century horse stable at 210 Princess Street in downtown Wilmington. The gallery focuses upon international and national fine art including painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass, wood, encaustic, and mixed media. Current exhibits include: Full Circle: New Art by Elizabeth Darrow, Traudi Thornton, and Susan Francy in Gallery 1; “Looking Within: Encaustic Paintings by Helen Lewis” in Gallery 2; and “Wind,” a marble sculpture by Wendy Zhang and Junhua Cheng in the courtyard as part of the Pedestrian Art Program organized by the Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County. The gallery is open until 9 pm on Fourth Friday Gallery Nights.

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. Crescent Moon is THE place in Wilmington for art, where the

most talented local, regional and national artists choose to exhibit their work. They also feature designer fashions, home décor, a children’s section, and fine gifts. With an unparalleled selection of individually chosen pieces and a newly expanded showroom with stunning new collections from returning artists, Crescent Moon has something for everyone – all under one moon. Crescent Moon art and styles may be out of this world but not out of your budget. On August 26 from 6pm to 9pm during Downtown Wilmington’s Fourth Friday Gallery Night, Crescent Moon will host Marc Tickle as its featured artist of the month. Marc designs glass kaleidoscopes that are sculpturally appealing on the outside and revealing on the inside - sculptures within sculptures. Combining art with science, he strives to achieve three dimensional interior images in his kaleidoscopes that defy the space that they occupy. Live music, wine and light snacks will be featured for all to enjoy.

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.

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

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EXPO 216

216 N Front Street, Wilmington, NC (910)769-3899 Wed. – Sun., noon-6pm www.expo216.com A nonprofit specialty museum that opened in May, Expo 216 is a theme-driven “gallerium” and focuses on a single social or environmental issue. The inaugural theme, “Ocean Plastic,” runs until December 2016 and was inspired by a photograph of an albatross with ingested plastic by nature photographer, David Liittschwager.Visitors will view multiple components of the theme including: CSI: Albatross, solve the mystery of who killed the albatross; Fashion in Plastic, nine stunning fashion creations crafted by local designers; The Plastic Age, an insightful history of the invention of plastic; What Goes Around, Comes Around by BonnieMonteleone; Light Within the Darkness: What Lies Beneath by Alexandra Morse; along with provocative and

thought-provoking art by local artists.

Expo 216 has over 5,000 square feet, in a newly renovated building in historic downtown Wilmington, with free admission open to the public. Expo 216 participates in downtown Wilmington’s Fourth Friday Gallery Walk.

Groups and private tours available.

NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY

201 Princess St. (919) 343-8997 Tues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com Reflections features new works from North Carolina painters Lisa Creed and Angie Sinclair. Both Creed and Sinclair paint serene scenes of the Carolina coast, from peaceful marshes to playful beaches. Reflections will remain on view until August 20, 2016.

RIVER TO SEA GALLERY

225 S. Water St., Chandler’s Wharf (free parking) • (910) 763-3380 Tues.- Sat. 11am - 5pm; Sun. 1- 4pm River to Sea Gallery showcases the work of husband and wife Tim and Rebecca Duffy Bush. In addition, the gallery represents several local artists. The current show will enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry. “Morning Has Broken” features works by Janet Parker. Come see Janet’s bold use of color and texture to reveal local marsh creeks and structures.

SPECTRUM GALLERY

The Forum • 1125 Military Cutoff Rd, Suite H (910) 256-2323 Mon.- Sat. 10am - 6pm www.spectrumartandjewelry.com Spectrum Gallery is hosting their annual Fine Art Sale from August 18 – 31 starting with a benefit reception for Dreams of Wilmington and Kids Making It. Gallery artists are submitting works for the sale in all mediums, sizes,

styles and prices. Spectrum Gallery will select the best of the artists’ sale submissions to be offered in a benefit silent auction during the opening reception with a percentage of sales going to two local arts charities that specialize in youth development, Dreams of Wilmington and Kids Making It. The opening reception is Thursday, August 18th from 5-8pm. The reception is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

SUNSET RIVER MARKETPLACE

10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 • Tues.- Sat. 10am - 5pm www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com In the historic fishing village of Calabash, NC, over 10,000-plus square feet of fine arts is showcased. Clay art and pottery; oil paintings, watercolors, mixed media, pastels and acrylics—plus award-winning metalworks, wood pieces, hand-blown glass, fiber art, artisan-made jewelry and more. Sunset River Marketplace has become a popular destination for visitors, a gathering place for artists and a center of the community, thanks to its onsite pottery studio, complete with two kilns; a custom master framing department; and art classrooms for workshops and ongoing instruction.

WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY

200 Hanover Street, CFCC parking deck First level • (910) 362-7431 Tues.- Sat., noon - 5pm CFCC’s Wilma W. Daniels Gallery is pleased to present Marvin Saltzman Retrospective through August 13. Saltzman was born in Chicago in 1931, and attended the University of Chicago and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago from 1954 to 1956. He received a B.F.A. and M.F.A. from the University of Southern California in 1959, and taught at multiple universities, including Eastern Oregon State College, the University of Wisconsin at Madison, the University of Southern California, and was a member of the faculty of the UNC Chapel Hill from 1967 to 1996. Saltzman has a meticulous painting process: His vibrant landscapes are composed of a multitude of colored glyphs that are first drawn in nature and then painted from memory. Working in a series, he hangs up multiple palettes around his studio, rotating them until the paintings tell him he is finished.

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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 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

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■ FEATURING: Daily Specials, Gluten Free

■ WEBSITE: www.camcafe.org

Menu, Gourmet Hot Chocolates, Outdoor Patio, New Artist event first Friday of every month and Kids Menu.

■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com

THE DISTRICT KITCHEN & COCKTAILS

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: Tues-Sat: 11am – 3 pm; Wed-Thurs: 5 – 9pm; Sunday Brunch: 10am – 3pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown

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. 910-769-6565 ■ 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

ETERNAL SUNSHINE CAFÉ

Wilmington’s new unique restaurant, Eternal Sunshine Café, is conveniently located between downtown and Wrightsville Beach, also close to UNCW. It is a great spot to savor a gourmet breakfast, like cinna-swirl pancakes with coffee cream cheese syrup or a southwest benedict with chipotle hollandaise on a made from scratch biscuit. The lunch menu is filled with fresh delectable salads, sandwiches on house baked breads, and pitas. Come experience the innovative twist on breakfast classics and a casual lunch guaranteed to make you a regular customer. May the tranquility of Eternal Sunshine Cafe’s atmosphere shine upon your face and reinvigorate your day. Serving breakfast all day.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: MondayWednesday 7-2, Thursday-Friday 6:30-2, Saturday 7-2, Sunday 8-2 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.eternalsunshinecafe.com

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.thefelixcafeonline.com

HENRY’S

A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because it’s going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com

HOLIDAY INN RESORT

Oceans Restaurant located in this oceanfront resort is a wonderful find. This is the perfect place to enjoy a fresh Seafood & Steak dinner while dinning outside overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Chef Eric invites you to experience his daily specials in this magnificent setting. (910) 2562231. 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) 2510433.

■ 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.

Fresh From the Farm The Riverfront Farmers Market is an outside market featuring local farmers, producers, artists & crafters.

COME JOIN US AT 2 LOCATIONS OGDEN PARK Each Wednesday April 13 - Nov. 16 8:00am - 1:00pm

DOWNTOWN Each Saturday April 16 - Nov. 19 8:00am - 1:00pm

Riverfront Farmer’s Market is now on the corner of North Water and Princess streets - FRUITS - VEGETABLES - PLANTS - HERBS

- FLOWERS - EGGS - CHEESES - WINE

- JAMS & JELLY - ART & CRAFTS

- MEATS - SEAFOOD - HONEY - BAKED GOODS

For more information call (910) 538-6223 www.wilmingtondowntown.com

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Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their takehome frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com

THE PUB A true public house. A gathering place. In house fresh ground burgers made with short rib, brisket and chuck on Sweet n Savory’s, made from scratch, bread along with 40 other sandwiches and meals under $12.

32 beers on tap, friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere where you can hang out with friends and enjoy live music, your favorite NFL game or the BEST burger you’ll ever eat! 2012 Eastwood Road, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 679-8101, Hours: 11am-2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Causeway ■ WEBSITE: www.sweetnsavory.pub

SPICOLI “In crust we trust.” Spicoli specializes in classic NY style pizza with a totally unconventional (AND DELICIOUS) sourdough crust. We also feature one-of-akind burger creations, Jumbo wings complete with our

perfect, house-made blue cheese or ranch. Or enjoy any of our unique vegan or gluten-free options. But Spicoli is not just amazing food. We keep it awesome with a killer juke box, classic arcade games, and great deals on everything at our full bar. Share some brews over PacMan or enjoy the area’s only 20in pie on our outdoor patio. Just make sure you are having fun. Don’t worry!! If you can’t come see us, we also have the largest delivery radius in town!! 1978 Eastwood Road, (910) 256-0339.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach

SWEET ‘N’ SAVORY CAFÉ

The Real Wizard Behind the Food. Anyone who has seen the Wizard of Oz knows that the wizard was just a scared old man hiding behind the curtain. Restaurants are no different. Making incredible food is not magical or mystical and instead just requires heart (Tin Man), brains (Scarecrow), courage (Lion) and love (Dorothy). At Sweet n Savory we have pulled back the curtain because we don’t believe that we need smoke, mirrors, over inflated prices or pretentiousness to offer you the best and freshest food your money can buy. 1611 Pavillion Place, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 256-0115 Hours: 7am-10pm.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER, BAKERY & CATERING ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Causeway ■ WEBSITE: www.sweetnsavorycafe.com

THE TROLLY STOP

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a five-store franchise in Southeastern North Carolina. Since 1976 they have specialized in storemade chili, slaw and various sauces. As of more recently, select locations (Fountain Dr. and Southport) have started selling genuine burgers and cheese steaks (Beef & Chicken). Our types of hotdogs include beef & Pork (Trolly Dog), 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) 452-

3952 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 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

KABUKI KOREAN CAFÉ AND SUSHI

Family-owned and operated, Kabuki Korean Café and Sushi is Wilmington’s only authentic Korean restaurant, freshly renovated and boasting a brand new menu! They feature delectable Korean BBQ, and are best known for traditional items like their bibimbop and bulgogi. But they also feature a large variety of Asian cuisine, from fresh sushi to fried rice to teriyaki dishes, dumplings, edamame and more. Open daily, Kabuki welcomes diners for lunch from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and dinner 4:30 to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday. Stop

by Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 10 p.m. 4102 Oleander Drive, Suite 2, at the corner of 41st Street, behind the Hess gas station. 910-350-3332.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, off Oleander Drive.

■ FEATURING: ILM’s only authentic Korean restaurant!

■ WEBSITE: www.kabukikoreancafe.com

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.kyotoasiangrille.com

OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAKHOUSE We have reinvented “Hibachi Cuisine”. Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse in Wilmington, NC is like no other.

Our highly skilled chefs will not only cook an incredible dinner, but they will entertain you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. At Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse, we are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness. Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure that we serve only the finest food products.

We believe that good healthy food aids the vital functions for well-being, both physically and mentally. Our menu consists of a wide range of Steak, Seafood, and Chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill,” to the taste bud tingling Japanese Sushi, Hand Rolls, Sashimi, Tempura dishes and Japanese Noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Check out our all you can eat sushi menu and daily specials at www.okamisteakhouse.com!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday - Thursday 11am - 2:30pm / 4pm - 10pm; Friday 11am - 2:30pm / 4pm - 11pm; Saturday 11am - 11pm; Sunday 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

THAI SPICE

From the flavorfully mild to the fiery spiced, Thai Spice customers are wooed by the dish that’s made to their specifications. Featuring a tasteful menu of traditional Thai standards to numerous delectable house specials, it’s quickly becoming the local favorite for Thai cuisine.

This family-run restaurant is sure to win you over. If you haven’t discovered this gem, come in and be charmed.

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.ThaiSpiceWilmington.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. Gluten-Free Menu upon request. Complimentary Birthday Dessert.

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

DINNER THEATRE THEATRENOW

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

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

HEALTHY NEMA LOUNGE AND EATERY

Open since the summer of 2015, NeMa Eatery and Lounge boasts the delicacies of Chef Borkowski.

Serving bold flavors in a variety of menu items form grass-fed burgers to artisan pizzas to small plates, the NeMa team takes diners across the world through palate pleasing menu items, including their “fancy fries”, doused with truffles and Parmesan. Borkowski takes pride in hand-crafted food, while the NeMa staff offers helpful, friendly knowledge. They offer vegan, glutenand-allergy-friendly fare and Wine Down Wednesday (1/2 off glasses and bottles of wine). 225 S Water St. 910-769-3709 ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER AND BRUNCH: Closed Monday, Tuesday 12pm -9pm, Wednesday-Friday 12pm -10pm, Saturday 10am - 10pm, Sunday 10am 9pm, Brunch Saturday and Sunday 10am - 2pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown, Chandler’s Wharf ■ FEATURING: Worldly eats, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free items ■ WEBSITE: www.nemalounge.com

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

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Saturday. Please, check our website or facebook page for more information. www.kabobandgrilldowntown. com - 5 S. Water Street, (910) 833-5262.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.kabobandgrilldowntown.com

IRISH HALLIGAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE

“Failte,” is the Gaelic word for “Welcome,” and at Halligan’s Public House it’s our “Motto.” Step into Halligan’s and enter a world of Irish hospitality where delicious food warms the heart and generous drinks lift the spirit. Be sure to try Halligan’s house specialty, “The Reuben,” number one with critics and of course our customers. One bite and you’ll understand why.

Of course, we also serve a full selection of other delicious entrees including seafood, steak and pasta, as well as a wide assortment of burgers, sandwiches (Halligan’s Cheese Steak), and salads. And if you are looking for a friendly watering hole where you can raise a glass or two with friends, new and old, Halligan’s Public House boasts a comfortable bar where fun-loving bartenders hold court daily and blarney fills the air. Stop by Halligan’s Public House today, “When you’re at Halligan’s....you’re at home.” With 12 beers on tap and 16 flat screen TVs, you can watch your favorite game and enjoy your favorite drink. Enjoy two locatons: 3317 Masonboro Loop Rd., and 1900 Eastwood Rd. in Lumina Station.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Masonboro Loop and Lumina Station

■ FEATURING: The Best Reuben in Town! $5.99 lunch

specials, Outdoor Patio ■ WEBSITE: www.halligansnc.com

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 A TASTE OF ITALY

Looking for authentic Italian cuisine in the Port City? Look no further than A Taste of Italy Deli. Brothers, Tommy and Chris Guarino, and partner Craig Berner, have been serving up breakfast, lunch, and dinner to local and visiting diners for twenty years. The recipes have been passed down from generation to generation, and after one bite you feel like you’re in your mamas’ kitchen. Along with the hot and cold lunch menu, they also carry a large variety of deli sides

and made-from-scratch desserts. Or, if you’re looking to get creative in your own kitchen, A Taste of Italy carries a wide selection of imported groceries, from pasta to olive oils, and everything in between. And last but certainly not least, allow them to help you make any occasion become a delicious Italian experience with their catering or call ahead ordering.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Friday 8:00am8:00pm, Saturday 8:30am-7:00pm, Sunday 9:30am4:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.atasteofitalydeli.com ■ FEATURING: Sclafani goods, Polly-O cheese, Ferrara Torrone and much, much more!

FAT TONY’S ITALIAN PUB

Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and American influences to mold it into a unique family-friendly restaurant with a “gastropub” feel. Boasting such menu items as Veal Saltimbocca, Eggplant Parmigiana, USDA Prime Sirloin, and award-winning NY style hand-tossed pizzas, Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Their appetizers range from Blue Crab Dip to Grilled Pizzas to Lollipop Lamb Chops. Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of microbrews included in their 27-tap lineup – 12 of which are from NC. They have a wide selection of bottled beers, a revamped wine list, and an arsenal of expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle. Fat Tony’s offers lunch specials until 3pm Monday through Friday and a 10% discount to students and faculty at CFCC. They have two pet-friendly patios – one looking out onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. With friendly, excellent service and a fun, inviting atmosphere, expect to have your expectations exceeded at Fat Tony’s. Find The Flavor…..Craft Beer, Craft Pizza!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am-10 pm; Fri.-Sat., 11 am-Midnight; Sun., noon-10 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.

MAMMA BELLA PIZZERIA

24 beers on draft & over 100 bottled 20 tvs witH all major sports paCkages proudly featuring boar’s Head meats

Mamma Bella’s is Wilmington’s latest pie palace, offering fresh and unique pizzas, strombolis, sandwiches, salads, wings, and more. Diners can enjoy eating in their quaint dining space or have Mamma deliver to their doorstep ($10 minimum, three-mile radius). Nothing is frozen, and everything is made with top-notch ingredients, from the house meatballs to the pesto, salad dressings to marinara sauce, and beyond! Mamma bakes bread fresh several times daily and helps produce the most scrumptious cinnamon and/or pizza knots. In fact, through Feb. 29, either flavor of knots are free with the purchase of any large pie; or customers can get 12 free wings when ordering two large 2 topping pizzas (dine-in or delivery; offers cannot be combined). With a knowledgeable staff providing excellent customer service—all of whom “respect the pie”—every order is cared for from placing it to picking it up. 3926 Market St. 910-399-6723.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon - Thurs 11am 10pm; Fri - Sat 11am - 11pm; Sun 11am - 9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.mammabellapizzeria.com

SLICE OF LIFE

Locally owned and operated • Call for carry-out

5046 New Centre Drive | Wilmington, NC 28403

(910) 859-7374

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

LATIN AMERICAN CEVICHE’S

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & BRUNCH: Mon-Sat 11am-9pm, Sunday Brunch 9am-3pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.wbceviche.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

SAN FELIPE MEXICAN TAURANT

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At San Felipe, we pride ourselves in offering the best Mexican cuisine combined with a Mexican inspired dining experience that will instill a sense of “familia” with our patrons. Ditch the regular fare and try one of our Mexican inspired favorites such as our sizzling Certified Angus Beef Fajitas or our Carolina Chimichanga.

Visit any of our 10 North Carolina locations to see for yourself and while your at it, try one of our delicious Margaritas! See you soon Amigos! Independence Mall, 3522 Oleander Dr - Wilmington, NC (910) 791-9277 and 1114 New Pointe Blvd - Leland, NC (910) 3711188.

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

WHOLE FOODS MARKET

Whole Foods Market offers one of the most expansive freshly prepared foods options in the city! With 4 bars featuring hot dishes & salads, a sandwich station, sushi station, and pizza station, you are apt to satisfy everyone in your group. All of the ingredients are free of any artificial colors, flavors or preservatives so food is fresh and flavorful from farm, ranch, or dock to your fork! Dine in the cafe or carry out. On any given day the selection offers an array of organic, local, vegan/ vegetarian, and healthy options. Voted Best Salads by encore readers.

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

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

(Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-799-3847.

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

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

DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters! Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our

“Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington.

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

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 the renovated Crystal Pier.

■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com

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

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

us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 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 poboys, 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: 11am-Midnight ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Carolina Beach and Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials. Like us on Facebook!

■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.com

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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

SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

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

Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 South College Road. (910) 791.9393.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11am2am daily.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

DIG AND DIVE “A new way to play with your food.” It isn’t just a catch phrase—it is what we do at Dig & Dive. Locally sourced, high-quality food is what we bring to the table. From our specialty “pork wings,” tossed in our famed bourbonbarrell Kentuckyaki sauce, to our fresh ground chuck burgers, to our dogs and sausages, and even salads and kids menu, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We pair it with an expansive craft beer selection— including a large selection of NC brewed beers—and we give you the most unique and fun atmosphere in Wilmington, thanks to our soft-sand volleyball courts, outdoor and indoor dining. Hands down, we’re the best place in town to ... Eat. Drink. Play. 3525 Lancelot Lane.

910-202-9350.

■ SERVING LUNCH & Dinner: Sun.-Thurs., 11am-midnight; Fri.-Sat., 11am-2am.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, off Market Street and Darlington ■ FEATURING: Burgers, dogs, build-your-own French fries, sandwiches, craft beer, volleyball courts.

■ WEBSITE: www.DigandDive.com

HELL’S KITCHEN Downtown Wilmington’s Sports Pub shows every major sporting package on 10 HDTVs—and a huge HD projection screen! There is no better place to catch every game in every sport. Our extensive menu ranges from classics, like thick Angus burgers or NY-style Reuben, to lighter fare, such as homemade soups, fresh salads and vegetarian options. Whether meeting for a business lunch, lingering over dinner and drinks, or watching the game, the atmosphere and friendly service will turn you into a regular. Open late 7 days a week, with free WiFi, pool, and did we mention sports? Free downtown lunchtime delivery on weekdays; we can accommodate large parties. (910) 763-4133.

■ LATE NIGHT: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Half off select apps, Mon.- Thurs.,

4-7pm

■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.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

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER &

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GOING ALOFT: Chapter 17, Atlantis

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BY: JOHN WOLFE

steady rain fell on Paradise Island.

Out of the grey morning, our trio emerged from the beach and walked up the road toward the gleaming coral-colored hotels. We were barefoot. Our clothes were filthy. We hadn’t properly showered in a month. Saint walked up front. He wore a white Hefty bag as a makeshift poncho; his bearded, smiling head protruded from the top. I followed him, my hair unkempt, my eyes wild, and looked at the hotel with a mixture of scorn and relief. Artist followed behind, and rolled a battered purple suitcase full of dirty clothes.

Saint’s parents had flown in from Florida and rented a room at an Atlantis fourstar timeshare resort for three days. We marched past the gated security booth (where we attracted mouth-open, gawking stares that vanished when Saint flashed a room key). We headed up the stairs to the second floor.

The first words out of his father’s mouth as he greeted us at the door were, “You look like you could use a beer.” I knew everything was going to be OK. There was a happy reunion between Saint and his parents, along with introductions and stories of our trip down. They offered us hot showers, which we savored, as we scrubbed every inch of our dirty bodies until the white washcloths turned grey.

His parents arrived laden with shopping bags from Trader Joe’s, a cornucopia of flavor and texture and smell, and we feasted after our showers, while devouring a heavenly variety of unfamiliar spices. Our first encounter with civilization and luxury since we left our North Carolina dock a month ago came as a shock to our newly purified systems.

They offered us a bed for the night—a bed! With clean white sheets! And to wash our clothes for us—in a machine! Not in salt water! They gave us three passes of freedom to wander around the resort.

Clean and shaved and neatly dressed for the first time in a month, our little trio set out to explore the luxurious amenities, the best that civilization had to offer.

Our first stop was the library, which was really a glorified computer lab with decorative Patterson novels lining the shelves on the wall and gathering dust. We plunged ourselves into the web, and messaged friends, while scrolling through Facebook

and schecking tide charts for Nassau Harbor. After a month of living completely analog, it was curious to see how little had really changed back home.

We continued through the massive adult playground of Atlantis to the casino. I have been lucky at everything in my life except gambling. Still, I promptly gambled away the rest of my money (all 10 of my remaining dollars) and for the first time in my life was really, truly broke. It simplified things.

But my meals were being provided for, and I had a free place to stay as long as I worked, so I could afford to be broke. Most people don’t have such luxury.

We visited the massive aquarium, where Saint (a scholar of species when it comes to fish) took us around to each tank and identified the fish by name, range and edibility.

“Those lionfish are bad news, man,” he said and pointed to a bristling redand-white fish that swam slowly by itself.

“They’re super invasive and also really poisonous. So they eat a lot of the food other fish eat, but nothing can eat them.

Except people. I used to spear them in the Keys. They’re delicious if you can clean them right.”

“How do you know all this stuff?” I asked.

“Man, this was my life for a long time: looking at fish,” he said. “Check out that moray. Woah.”

He laughed with his beautiful wide-open grin.

We slowly became aware of how artificial, how constructed of an experience this resort was. It makes sense: If people are paying this much to stay here, they want to select which parts of reality they experience. Here, everything tedious and boring and unpleasant had been neatly sliced away—or was vanquished by yellow-shirted staff members. It was enjoyable, but it was far from real. After being on life-anddeath terms with the sea, the saccharine pleasures of Atlantis seemed hollow.

Our thoughts drifted back to the schooner and her lonely captain, out in the windy harbor as we walked around in the luxuries of modernity. He was a man who never came in from the cold. Through knowing him, our trio got to see civilization from the outside. We had a pass to the wilderness, and we got to see it on Captain’s terms. He showed us beauty and danger in the sea, and it changed us. But our shaman was

insatiable and never seemed to want to return. What makes a man want to do that?

Finally, we reached the biggest room in Atlantis, which hosted a poker tournament.

The arena bustled with professional poker players, who hid behind sunglasses and visors. The newbies had an overwhelmed look at the spectacle of it all, as did our trio. To the veteran pros, it was just another resort and casino—a venue that held the potential for them to win big or lose large. The fine carpets, potted plants and light sconces on the wall formed the baseline of their reality, and perhaps they never knew a place where there wasn’t air conditioning and flush toilets and buffet tables of quality food and marble statues. We did not fit in, but we were able to sneak around undetected by the security guards and snatch handfuls of mints from overflowing bowls and use the four-ply toilet paper in the bathrooms. We were pirates of luxury. *

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It was time to say goodbye to Saint’s parents and to luxury, and return to the endless work, dirt and simple meals we knew awaited us. We walked back under the bridge through a smelly tunnel to the beach, where Captain would row ashore to pick us up. I carried a heavy bag of groceries in both hands. Two days of air conditioning and hot showers and soft, clean sheets absolutely ruined the tolerance for manual labor I had worked so hard to achieve. Already the hot sun had me sweating through my shirt; everything was sticky and uncomfortable. The tough reality of the natural world poured back in.

I looked back and saw the other two trudging along, with a look of resigned de-

lirium and thought: I don’t have to do this.

Why don’t I just call my mother, have her wire me money for an airline ticket, and go back home to the States where everything is easy? Where money flows like water and I wouldn’t have to work hard anymore: at least not real, heavy muscle cramping labor, just the tedious boredom of an office somewhere.

But, no—that was the life I knew I was trying to escape from, because it seemed like a spiritual dead-end. I wanted to do something real for once—something in the tangible world of rope and steel and water, to remind me of my place on the earth, and what it means to be a living, aching human being. To work and toil and sweat under the hot sun. To live on the edge of death at times. To connect me to the history of the human race and the great things we have done through hard work, so that maybe, one day, I could accomplish something on my own—for once. My time with Captain was training for the brutal reality of adult life. It was stripping away my youthful wide-eyed naïve romanticism and forcing me to look at the world as it really was. I saw the first noble truth of the Buddha (life is suffering) for the first time.

I adjusted my grip on the bags, distributed the weight more evenly, and kept walking to the beach. We waved for Captain to come and pick us up from hostile civilization.

John Wolfe is a licensed captain who still gets seasick in rough weather, but goes sailing anyway. He holds a BFA in creative writing from UNCW. When he’s not writing, he can be found on the water, playing music or drinking beer. “Going Aloft” is Wolfe’s nonfiction serialized piece, to be published in encore every other week in 2016.

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HAPPENINGS & EVENTS ACROSS WILMINGTON

TO-DO CALENDAR events KURE BEACH MARKET

Enjoy beautiful ocean views as you shop for locally grown produce and handcrafted goods from over 30 various vendors at the Kure Beach Market. The Market is held throughout the summer months on Tuesday mornings from 8am-1pm at Ocean Front Park. The dates for 2016 are Tuesday, June 14th through Tuesday, August 30th.

Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

CAPE FEAR KICKDOWN

8/17, 11am: The Cape Fear Kick Down is a Bike Show & Swap Meet featuring vintage, custom, and classic-styled motorcycles. The event is free to enter a motorcycle or swap but please consider a donation to our charities if you have a good time! Also free for spectators. There is a kickoff gathering on Sept. 16th from 7:00 PM until. The bike show & swap meet start at 11:00 AM. There will be motorcycles, vendors, live music, pinstriping on site, a charity raffle, and food trucks. The Phantom Playboys will play at 4:00 PM. Festivities continue into the evening with motorcycles movies screened on the outdoor screen. capefearkick-

down@gmail.com with any questions! Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St. THE WAHINE CLASSIC

Girls will take center stage during the Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic, the popular surf event scheduled for Aug. 19-21. Girls ranging from toddlers to more than 65 years of age will ride the clear, Bimini-blue waves. Attendees under 18 can participate in clinics to learn about contest strategy and wave selection. Packet pickup on Friday is at South End Surf Shop on Wrightsville Beach.

Long-time Wahine Classic supporter Blockade Runner Beach Resort will serve as the host hotel.

Amateur longboard and shortboard divisions are divided into age groups, as specified by Surfing America. Standup paddleboard surfing division is open to all ages. Winners will receive prizes contributed by local, national, and international businesses. Judges certified by the International Surfing Association will score the event. Teeny Wahine Division open to surfers ages 10 and under, is the highlight of the weekend for spectators. A parent or adult assists each child. Contest provides a festival-like atmosphere with displays and booths of interest to Wahines and the watersports community. Wrightsville Beach Public Accesses 37 and 38 are best places for spectators to watch and browse vendor tents.

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8/17, 5:30pm: Co-hosted by Meridian at Fairfield Park (South Wilmington’s newest apartment community opening in August 2016) and The Reserve at Mayfaire, 1411 . rkview Circle .Featured nonprofit is Wilmington Symphony Orchestra. Business Card Raffle; free food, beer and wine; no cost to attend. Bring business cards and some of your favorite friends and co--workers. Download the PCYP Mobile App for Apple and Android.

Save the dates: 9/20 at Palate and 10/17 at Dig and Dive.

charity/fundraisers KURE BEACH COMMNUITY CTR BBQ

8/20, 4pm: Mark your calendars for the annual Kure Beach Community Center BBQ Fundraiser on Saturday, August 20th. Serving begins at 4:00 pm and continues until 8:00 pm, or until the BBQ runs out. Live music will be provided by The Tide Travelers. Be sure to come early; you don’t want to miss BBQ from Middle of the Island, baked beans, potato salad, cole slaw from Big Daddy’s Restaurant, a roll, tea and a delicious dessert.

Plates are $9 at the door and are available for eat in or take out. This fundraiser helps support the Kure Beach Community Center for all of us to enjoy. Thank you in advance for your support! Town Hall at (910) 458-8216. Kure Beach Community Center, 118 N. 3rd Ave.

BBQ, GOSPEL AND BLUEGRASS

The Salvation Army Cape Fear is having a Barbecue, Gospel, and Blue Grass event to help raise funds for those that are assisted locally.

Live music will be performed. Gospel Band playing from noon-3pm; bluegrass, 3-6pm Tickets for barbecue pork, hushpuppies, baked beans, cole slaw, drink and special sauce are $10. Purchase at any Salvation Army or at the event. www.salvationarmycarolinas.org.Hugh MacRae Park, 1799 S. College Rd.

music/concerts BASS STATION

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and centered around bringing an immersive interactive platform to highlight artists from around the East Coast and beyond. The event spotlights DJs, VJs, flow artists, painters and fire performers each week. This is more than a scene, it’s a movement.

1612 Castle St. BLACK POLISHED CHROME

Check out the newest way to get to the weekend-Black Polished Chrome! An open mic for poets and lyricists with live upright bass by David Canning accompanying you! Live at Bar Local every Wednesday! All welcome! Musicians, too. Bellas Bar Local, 19 Market St.

BOOGIE IN THE PARK

Live music at Ocean Front Park on the first and third Sunday through October from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy free, live music by the sea! Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

JAZZ AT BELLAMY

Jazz at the Mansion, a concert series. 9/8, El Jaye Johnson and the Port City All-Stars. Bring your blankets or chairs and relax on the lawn to the sounds of America’s classic songs played by outstanding artists from Wilmington and beyond.

All concerts start at 6:30pm. Beer and wine sold. $12 admission; $10 members. Current members of The Bellamy Museum of Arts or The Cape Fear Jazz Society. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St.

GROOVES IN THE GROVE

Bring family and friends, and coolers to keep everyone jovial and in good spirits. Grooves in the Grove is returning for eight smooth & groovy late summer evenings from 5-7 p.m. Begins Sunday, August 7th and ends Sunday, September 25th, featuring live local music at the Gazebo. Picnicking encouraged! In support of our conservation efforts, there is a $5 admission fee. Poplar Grove, 10200 US Hwy 17 N

JOHN GOLDEN AND FRIENDS

8/18, 7:30pm: In 1983, John Golden, Department of Music faculty member Rob Nathanson, and Tom Harder recorded Ballads, an LP including original compositions and traditional songs, followed up a year later with the CD Cape Fear Songs. Many of the songs – which follow a folk tradition – are inspired by the Cape Fear region and its history; some of the songs were written for use in USS Battleship and Moores Creek commemorations, and in local television productions. Performers include: John Golden: vocals; Rob Nathanson: guitar, vocals; Tom Harder: guitar, violin, mandolin, vocals; Lloyd Wilson: percussion; Catesby Jones: bass; Mark Teachey: guitar. Advance tickets available at the UNCW box office: 910-962-3415 and at the door. UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, 5270 Randall Dr.

ARTISTRY IN JAZZ BIG BAND

8/19. 7pm: 20 piece big band jazz orchestra and vocalist perform for listening and dancing inside the united Methodist church with tax deductible donations going to the men’s groups. Wrightsville United Methodist Church, 4 Live Oak Dr.

theatre/auditions THE WILL ROGER FOLLIES

Book by Peter Stone; music composed and arranged by Cy Coleman. Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Inspired by the words of Will and Betty Rogers. Wed., Aug. 19-21, 8pm or Sun., 3pm $34. (910) 632-2285 or online at thalianhall. org All performances are on the Main Stage of Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.The warmth, wit,

charm, and common sense of Will Rogers transformed him from a restless cowboy into the bestloved American of his day. He dominated every medium of his time – stage, screen, radio, newspapers, and personal appearances – and his homespun wisdom went straight to the nation’s heart. This dazzling musical casts Will’s story as a Ziegfeld Follies production and cleverly presents Will’s life by means of Ziegfeld’s showmanship , complete with glittering showgirls, rope tricks, show-stopping production numbers, and a paper moon. The Will Rogers Follies promises a night of pure entertainment with the greatest star this country has ever produced.

COCKTAILS AND CONVERSATION

Adapted by Zach Hanner, through Sept. 3, $17 (show only)-$37 (dinner and show). Seating begins 1 hour prior to 7pm show. You can learn a lot about someone from what they order to drink...”A tie-slackened executive spilling his guts over his fourth Pernod, the late night exploits of a perverted chef, the poetic sensibilities of an addict obsessed with starting rumors about herself, a retired orchestral percussionist intent on teaching his son the ways of a gentleman, these and other stories based on real experiences from the Astral Plane, where the owner’s sledgehammer brought down a wall to create enough room for Mick Jagger’s entourage. Play features their stories, with splashes of barroom lore and award-winning drink recipes from local writer Joel Finsel. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.

BECOMING DR. RUTH

Big Dawg Productions and Panache Productions are proud to announce that they will be copresenting the one woman show “Becoming Dr. Ruth”, by Mark St. Germain, starring Panache co-founder Holli Saperstein and directed by Big Dawg Artistic Director Steve Vernon, opening on Thurs., Aug. 18-21 and 25-28. Show times are 8pm, except for Sundays at 3pm. Everyone knows Dr. Ruth Westheimer from her career as a pioneering radio and television sex therapist. Few, however, know the incredible journey that preceded it.

From fleeing the Nazis in the Kindertransport and joining the Haganah in Jerusalem as a sniper, to her struggle to succeed as a single mother newlyarrived in America, playwright Mark St. Germain deftly illuminates this remarkable woman’s untold story in this one woman show. Filled with the humor, honesty, and life-affirming spirit of Karola Ruth Siegel, the girl who became “Dr. Ruth,” America’s most famous sex therapist. Directed by Steve Vernon and stars Holli Saperstein, as the titular Dr. Ruth. $15-$20. Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle St. www.bigdawgproductions.org.

atre, 1122 South 3rd St. Tickets are available at thalian.org.

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE

8/19, 6:30pm: Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Production, sponsored by the Choir of St. Paul’s Episcopal. Proceeds benefit the choir’s residency to England in 2017. Synopsis and event details here: www.eventbrite.com/e/murder-is-a-fine-art-dinnertheater-production-tickets-26234223268. Landfall Country Club, 800 Sun Runner Place

comedy OPEN MIC COMEDY

After a long absence, the Browncoat is excited to once again host Open Mic Comedy, hosted by Hal Cosec! You think you’ve got what it takes to make an entire theater laugh? Come on out and prove it! Doors open at 7:30pm for signups, and the show starts at 8pm. Free! Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St.

OPEN MIC

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. Signup, 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. DEAD CROW

8/19-20, 7pm/9:30pm: Joe List began his comedy career in Boston, Massachusetts, in 2000 just weeks after graduating from high school. Since that time he has been featured on Conan and The Late Show with David Letterman. In 2015 List was a finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing and had his own Half Hour comedy special on Comedy Central. Other television appearances include FoxNews Red Eye, AXS Gotham Comedy Live, and The Artie Lange Show. Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

dance CONTRA DANCE

Evening of energetic, contemporary American country dancing—exercise that’s actually fun, done to live music by Box of Chocolates band— fiddle, percussion, guitar, dulcimer, bass, mandolin and more! Dress cool and comfortable, soft-soled shoes. 2nd/4th Tues ea. mo. All ages welcome. United Methodist Church, 409 S. 5 Ave.

art FOREIGN SPACES

“In The Poetics of Space, Gaston Bachelard reveals time after time that setting is more than scene in works of art, that it is often the armature around which the work revolves”. When I experience a new place, I become open to the poetics of that space. Grand tour of art inspired by places around the world. Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.

THE MERCY SEAT

8/18-21, 25-28, 7:30pm, or 3pm on Sun. Ben Harcourt and Abby Prescott are Twin Tower workers on September 11, 2001. On September 12, the world has changed and they begin to make a plan. Constant attempted calls from Ben’s family haunt their conversation as they explore the choices now suddenly available. Don’t miss this fascinating chance to gain a very personal look at a snapshot moment of two people’s lives. Directed

by Anthony David Lawson and featuring Rodman Bolek and Susan Auten, The Mercy Seat by Neil LaBute will be staged at the Red Barn Studio The-

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FULL CIRCLE

“Full Circle: New Art by Elizabeth Darrow, Traudi Thornton, and Susan Francy”—new work including oil pastel and collage on canvas by Elizabeth Darrow, raku and stoneware ceramics by Traudi Thornton, and fine-art prints by Susan Francy.

Closing reception Friday, September 30th, 6-9 pm.

Art in Bloom Gallery, 210 Princess St.

9TH ANNUAL FINE ART SALE FUNDRAISER

8/18, 6pm: Spectrum Gallery will kick off their 9th Annual Fine Art Sale with a Benefit Reception on Thursday, August 18th from 6-8pm. There will be a silent auction of the “Cream of the Crop” (a juried selection) with a percentage of proceeds to benefit Dreams of Wilmington and Kids Making It. All gallery artists will be submitting original artworks with mark downs starting at 25% off regular pricing. 1125 J Military Cutoff Rd.

CF CAMERA CLUB FALL KICKOFF PARTY

8/18, 6pm: Join fellow photography enthusiasts for an evening of great food and conversations! A pre-season party for everyone to get to know each other a little better and talk to current members about joining the club for the 2016-2017 season. www.capefearcameraclub.org. Bring a dish to share (with serving utensil) and your own drinks be it soda, beer or wine. Inlet Watch Yacht Club, 801 Paoli Ct.

ALLY FAVORY

Flytrap Brewing presents “Grounded,” a collection of artwork rooted in the natural forms from local artist Ally Favory. Flora and fauna, along with her sweet and handsome pup, Wally, bring Ally endless inspiration and joy in her work. On display through August 31. Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

In 2010, the Images of Distinction exhibit was created as a means of recognizing exceptional photographers in the Cape Fear Camera Club.

Six club competitions are held annually and over 100 images receive ribbons for their outstanding photographic qualities. For each competition, a guest photographer, educator, or artist critiques the images and then awards gold, blue, and red ribbons. At the end of the season in June, the ribbon-winning images are sent to an outside judge for a final, end-of-year judging that results in a collection of the best 20 percent of photographs from the season—the Images of Distinction. The club participates in three different divisions of the Photographic Society of America’s (PSA) competitions: the Projected Imaging Division, the Nature Division and the Photo Travel Division. Works now hang at Bellamy Mansion from club members of PSA competitions over the past season. www. capefearcameraclub.org. www.facebook.com/ CapeFearCameraClub. 503 Market St.

FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT

Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, Wilmington’s premier after-hours celebration of art and culture, is held 6-9 pm on the fourth Friday of each 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

LELAND CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

The Gallery at the Leland Cultural Arts Center hosts three fabulous local artists: photography of Phil Mancuso and Susan Yerry along with the ceramic works of Kathy Irvine! 1212 Magnolia Village Way

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Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center is seeking 2D artists for the 2nd Annual ARTfall Juried Art Show and Sale to be held Oct. 13-16. ARTfall will be one of the events during American Craft Walk Wilmington (formerly the Art Walk) a celebration of visual and performing arts at various locations in downtown Wilmington. The ARTfall Exhibition will be open to the public 10am5pm, Thurs-Sat, and Sun, 1-5pm. Artists’ reception Sat, 10/15, 2-4pm featuring the award presentation at 3pm. Deadline for applications and online registration: 9/30. Only original artwork completed within the last two years will be considered for exhibition. An original artwork is the artist’s sole creation and Is not, in whole or in part, a copy of any other persons work or photograph. Preference is given to artists from the Lower Cape Fear region. www.wilmingtoncommunityarts.org or Samantha Herrick at slherrick@thalian.org. americancraftwalkwilmington.com.

ARTWORKS OPEN STUDIO

Resident Artists at theArtWorks open their studios, Fri., 10-6, and Sat., 10-3, for the public to view them create and sell their art. Artists and art vary from fine art in oils, acrylics, and water color, to sculpture, pottery, jewelry, photography, original art cards. On Willard Street, is central to the developing district between South Front Street and Third Street, now known as the Cape Fear Historic Byway. 200 Willard St.

MARK WEBER ART

New paintings and drawings depicting animals both two and four legged in a variety of settings.

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REFLECTIONS

This exhibit features new works from NC painters

Lisa Creed and Angie Sincliar. Both Creed and Sinclair paint serene scenes of the Carolina coast, from peaceful marshes to playful beaches. On view until 8/20. Artists will be present to discuss their work with the public. 201 Princess Street, the corner of 2nd and Princess.

IT’S FIGURATIVE!

Figure works in different medias from acrylic to pastel to charcoal by Janette K Hopper. Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street

museums CAMERON ART MUSEUM

Exhibits: Through 9/11: She Tells a Story celebrates the work of women artists from CAM’s permanent collection and connects the art forms of visual and literary arts. Fifteen Wilmington-area women writers contribute text (of their chosen format) on select works from the exhibition. The juxtaposition of the artwork with the written word will illuminate how these artists and writers explore their experiences, perspectives and world views through their chosen medium. • Through 7/17: Patchwork North America: Paintings by Virginia Wright-Frierson: From extensive travel by road and by air, WrightFrierson has created over 100 paintings framing scenes, as if looking through a window, across the US and Canada. • Through 9/11: She Tells a Story: Celebrates the work of fifty-two visual artists from CAM’s permanent collection and connects the forms of visual and literary arts. Exploring the catalytic relationship between visual imagery and text, CAM invited fourteen Wilmington-area writers to compose new work inspired by these selections. This juxtaposition of visual with word illuminates how artists communicate their experi-

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by S.N. ACROSS 1 Bottles-on-wall array of song 6 Individually 10 Class clown 15 The original leading man 19 Castle employee 20 Spicy cuisine 21 François’ farewell 22 Asian wasteland 23 Car’s torque transmitter 25 60 Across owner 27 Keeper of REM records 28 Uncompromising 30 Procedural pain 31 Savings partner 32 Savings combinations 33 Has bought 34 Corporate advancement 37 Kors competitor 38 One holding 46 Across 42 Hold in reserve 43 Predatory insects 45 Chocolate or cherry 46 Debt notes 47 Two-use 48 Sound of swine 49 Castaways’ homes 50 Novelist Patchett 51 Water sport of a sort 55 Artist Matisse 56 Retail proceeds 58 Ward worker 59 Winless racehorse 60 Venerable luxury car, for short 61 IQ test developer 62 Telegraph pioneer 63 Artistic approaches 65 “Eureka,” for California

8 Half-__ (latte order) 9 Top-40 tune 10 Decathlon event 11 Aromas 12 Oven for ceramics 13 Cry of fright 14 Sorority recruitment period 15 Four-time Australian Open champ 16 Follows relentlessly 17 Son of 15 Across 18 Miser’s shout 24 Board under a bed 26 Harry Potter film props 29 Ruckus 32 Bell sounds 33 Circular gasket 34 Like most people 35 Sculpting medium 36 Rural region 37 Ruckuses 38 Loretta Lynn mentor 39 Storm sound 40 Far-out 41 Amber, for one 43 Bros 44 Impose (on) 47 Toys that may talk 49 Film caper 51 Harvest machine 52 Storage rentals 53 Total 54 Chemical coolant 55 Tess Durbeyfield DOWN creator 1 Hanes alternatives 57 Put new bottoms on 2 Rank below marquis 59 Word in many Alps 3 Author Wiesel names 4 Boisterous celebrants 61 Antiseptic acid 5 Instructions starter 62 It’s west of New 6 Actor Hawke Brunswick 7 Ishmael’s boss 66 Green guarder, often 69 Electrified weapon 70 Freudian study 72 Tenth-century starter 73 Surrounded by 74 Arias, for example 75 Moonwalker Cernan 76 Moonwalker Shepard 77 Checkers choice 78 West Side Story weapon 82 Flavor of the month 83 Property tort 85 Quite a while 86 Improvised in a band 87 Acknowledge 88 Police squad 89 Dubbed titles 90 Narrow channel 93 Burn slightly 94 ’90s fad dance 98 ’20s fad dance 100 What the 10 longest answers (including this one) all lack 102 Lobby for 103 Crime-story story 104 Russia’s __ Mountains 105 Musical’s usual conclusion 106 Club collection 107 Societal customs 108 Fun and games 109 Naval commandos

63 Get going 64 Not as scintillating 65 Gets mushy 66 Motorless vehicles 67 Render speechless 68 Longed (for) 70 Presence of mind 71 Ice-cream thickeners 74 Police squad 76 What some détentes have deterred

78 Treat too well 79 Cape Cod hub 80 Glacier remnant 81 Ready to skate 82 South American capital 84 Entangles 86 End of a Latin boast 88 Mythical weeper 89 Sister of Charlie Brown 90 Gulf War missile 91 Via, for short

92 Angry episode 93 Ruckus 94 PG assigner 95 “At Last” singer James 96 Moonwalker Armstrong 97 With no representations 99 Pavement caution 101 Browser bookmark

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ences, perspectives and world views through their chosen medium. • Cameron Art Museum presents UnBound Narrative, an exhibition featuring nine contemporary artists from across the globe (United States, Canada, England and Cuba) who utilize the book as medium and inspiration to create their visual narrative. The forty diverse artworks in the exhibition (including 100 pages from three different versions of Tom Phillips’ groundbreaking project A Humument) show how varied the medium can be. Features work by James Allen (Portland, OR), Doug Beube (New York, NY), Andrew Hayes (Penland, NC), Guy Laramée (Montreal, Canada), Math Monahan (Boston, MA), Tom Phillips (London, England), Susan Porteous (Bend, OR), Diana Fonseca Quiñones (Havana, Cuba) and Tim Rollins and K.O.S (New York, NY).

On view through January 15, 2017. CAM will offer an array of exhibition-related programming, including our monthly Kids @ CAM, youth classes, adult workshops, engaging lectures and gallery talks. CAM Café hrs: Tues,-Sat,, 11am-3pm; Sun., 10am-3pm; Wed.-Thurs. 5-9pm. 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. www.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! Exhibit April 22nd and 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.

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM

Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and afterhours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mondays at 10:30am, only $5 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $9 adult, $8 senior/military, $5 child age 2-12, and free under age 2. Northend of downtown, 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634. www.wrrm.org.

LATIMER HOUSE

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

CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM

World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in

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

BELLAMY MANSION

One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, 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 kitchen-building and courtyard. 3rd and Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. (910) 7620570. burgwinwrighthouse.com.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

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

kids stuff SUPER SATURDAY FUN TIME

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, 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 all characters and even step onstage to be in the action.

STORY EXPLORERS

Cameron Art Museum, every Thurs., 10-10:30am: Admission by donation. Bring your infant, toddler or preschooler for story time, gallery exploration and an art project! georgia@cameronartmuseum. org for more info. 3201 S. 17th St.

SKATEBOARD CLINICS AND CAMPS

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Developing fundamental beginners’ skills. $15/ clinic: Aug. 27. 10:30am-noon. Includes 2 free skatepark passes. Greenfield Lake Park, 310 Willard St. UP AND ACTIVE

Move your body, move your mind. Join Lynne and the Wave for an hour of music, games, and fun for everyone in the Ocean Front Park lawn from 6:307:30pm. Face painting provided by P3 Planning.

Family-friendly program through Thursday, August 18th. Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Avenue

SUMMER POP-UPS

Leaves and Trees, Mon.-Sat. 8/15-20, 11am and 2pm. Free Explore Museum Park and examine the interesting leaves from native plants. Make a leaf print, weave a natural picture, and create a poettree. Parental participation is required. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

MOVE AND GROOVE SUMMER STORYTIME

Toddlers and Preschoolers will Move and Groove at Main Library, 201 Chestnut St., with storytimes this summer! Instead of sitting down for a traditional half-hour of listening to stories, kids and parents can dance and sing their way through interactive stories and games, using rhythm instruments and colorful scarves and ribbons. Library storytimes are free and no registration is needed. For these hour-long sessions, please come for any part of the hour that works for your family. Julie Criser: jcriser@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6303.

FRIDAYS FOR FUN

Volleyball instruction for kid every Friday at 4:30.

No need to pre-register, just show up and play! $10 for 1 child or bring 3 kids for $20! All skill levels welcome! Capt’n Bills Backyard and Grille, 4240 Market St.

FULL STEAM AHEAD

8/20, 8:30am-4pm: The Cameron Art Museum invites educators, parents, or caregivers of children in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 5th Grade who reside in the following counties: Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Duplin, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender, and Sampson to attend this special one day workshop at Cameron Art Museum, in Wilmington, on Saturday, August 20, 2016.

This workshop is open to educators from private as well as public schools, including child care centers and to all parents whose children attend these schools and centers. The topics covered in the workshop are intended to help educators improve classroom instruction and to give parents and caregivers ways to help children recover from “summer slip” of reading and math skills over the summer vacation. 3201 S. 17th St. Space is limited and online pre-reg is rqd: www.cameronartmuseum.org. 6 contact hours of credit will be issued to all who participate for the full day. County School Systems have the authority to determine the curriculum area of the credits. Each participant will receive a copy of the workshop descriptions to submit along with the Certificate. 3201 S. 17th St. MOTHER-DAUGHTER GIRLS DAY OUT

8/20, 12:30pm: Come have a girls day out at our new beautiful studio and have some mother & daughter fun! Get your nails done, make crafts, learn how to use essential oils, make-up tips and hang out with princesses! The Wilmington School Of Ballet & Dance, 2250 Shipyard Blvd Unit 12

BIRTH CIRCLE

8/20, 2pm: Every 3rd Saturday come for our Birth Circle, something always different every month.

Check out our website for more details of what we have in store this month & exact time of each

event! www.thebumpandbeyond.com. The Bump & Beyond, 890-3 S. Kerr Ave.

outdoors/recreation WALK THE LOOP FOR CLEAN WATER

Walking tour, Wed., 10am, of the stormwater reduction projects the NC Coastal Federation, Town of Wrightsville Beach and partners have installed around the John Nesbitt Loop in Wrightsville Beach. See how simple techniques reduce polluted stormwater runoff, which protects and restores water quality in the coastal waters we all love. Many of these techniques can be installed in your yard or place of business. Project is part of the as part of the Bradley and Hewletts Creeks Watershed Restoration Plan, and it received support and funding from RBC Blue Water Project, the Holiday Inn Resort at Wrightsville Beach, the City of Wilmington, North Carolina Department of Transportation, North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve, and UNCW. Fred and Alice Stanback Education Center, 309 W. Salisbury St.

WIDE OPEN TECH SPANISH MACKEREL OPEN

August 19-21 at Wild Wing Café and Dockside Marina & Restaurant. Boats will compete to earn spots on the 7-place Spanish Mackerel leaderboard. There are three Youth Angler divisions (Junior—ages 0-8, Pre-Teen—ages 9-12, and Teen— ages 13-17). The winner in each age group will receive a cash payout, and every youth angler in all three divisions weighing in a fish will be brought up on stage to be celebrated and receive a Wide Open Tech Spanish Mackerel Open medal at Sunday’s Awards Ceremony. Lady, Senior, and Junior Angler cash prizes are also offered to encourage the whole family to fish. Weekend of events, starting with Wild Wing Cafe for Friday’s Registration and Captains’ Party (pizza provided by Papa Murphy’s and subs and chips provided by David’s Deli) and Sunday’s Awards Dinner (dinner buffet provided by Wild Wing Café). Tournament hosts secondary awards (several TWTs, including a Three-Spanish TWT, a Single Big Spanish TWT, and a Single Big Bluefish TWT) as well as SeaTow prizes and more to ensure that participants have a number of ways to walk away from the event with cash or prizes. Entry fee: $125 per boat, and you can fish with as many anglers on your boat as you like. We’re returning to the same format as last year, with a Captain’s Choice, pick-your-fishing-day format that allows teams to pick the best weather day of the weekend or (as is the case for many parents) the day that conflicts least with a demanding schedule of weekend commitments.

Fishing starts at 6:30 am on Saturday, August 20, or Sunday, August 21 (no boundaries), and boats must be at the scales at Dockside Marina & Restaurant between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm (no overland transport of fish). www.fishermanspost.com, or Gary Hurley at (910) 452-6378 or spanish@ fishermanspost.com.

film MOVIES WITH MR. MAX

Youth Services Librarian Mr. Max will show family movies at Northeast Library on Thursday afternoons this summer. Shows are free and you don’t need to register to attend. Feel free to bring covered drinks and light snacks. Family movies are rated G, PG, or PG-13. www.nhclibrary.org. 910798-6373. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

WILMINGTON JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL

Summer series of films on Thursdays: 8/18: “My

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Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes” (documentary) 1h 32 min, 2014 (USA). • 8/25: “Bad Faith” (drama/comedy) 1h 28 min, 2006 Belgium/ France) French with subtitles and “AYA” (Winner of the Israeli Film Academy Best Short Feature Film; nominated for an Oscar as Best Short Film, Live Action, 2014) 40 min. $10 (plus fees and taxes) and $7 (plus fees and taxes) for students and active military. www.thalianhall.org or (910) 6322285. www.wilmingtonjewishfilmfestival.org.

classes METAL WORK AND JEWELRY CLASSES

Metal and wire work jewelry classes held every Tuesday morning, 10am-noon at the Hannah Block Community Arts Center at 2nd and Orange streets. $30/2 hour class (includes all supplies and tools for use in class). Pre-reg: Karen Keffer Pridemore, takeyourpickdesigns@yahoo.com.

ART CLASSES

Play Draw Workshop, Mon, 10am-noon or 2pm4pm: Be guided through a fun drawing project learning about shape, line, shading and light to create an awesome still life drawing. $30 • Water Color: Wed, 10am-noon: Three Mermaids with water colors and colored pencils. $20 • Acrylic Painting, Wed, 2-4pm: “Beach Towel Design” with acrylic paints. $20/workshop. • Water Color and Pencil Workshops, Fri. 10am-noon: “Fish and Turtles” with water color and colored pencils. $20 • All materials supplied. Email loislight@bellsouth. net or call 910 547-8115. Sun Room Studio, 6905 Southern Exposure

WINE AND WATERCOLOR

Led by Nick Mijak. Every Tues. evening starting at 7:30 class is led by local watercolor artist Nick Mijak, we always enjoy a nice glass of wine while we learn some fundamental techniques of the mysterious medium of watercolor. The idea is to take the fear out of watercolor and learn the fun. All the materials are provided, and each participant gets a completed painting they are proud of by the end of the evening. Come join the fun, at Bar Local! Bar Local, Bellas: 19 Market St.

INTERIOR DESIGN CLASSES

Classes meet Mon/Wed evenings, through 8/17, 6-8pm, CFCC’s Castle Hayne campus. Pre-reg. rqd. Cost: $140 for 24 hours instruction. www.cfcc. edu/communityenrichment. 910-362-7254

LEARN TO CURL

Tired of the heat? Play a sport on ice! Learn the sport of curling: delivery, sweeping, etiquette & rules. Participants will have the chance to play a couple ends on the first session. Email info@coastalcurling.com to reserve a spot in advance or call (910) 742-0008 with any questions. Wilmington Ice House, 7201 Ogden Business Ln.

RESTORATIVE YOGA

Expo 216 and Pineapple Studios, Inc. are partnering to bring an “underwater” experience through Restorative Yoga with Ocean Meditation. These one-hour classes will be held every Saturday at 10am in the Theatre Room amidst luminous works of art in a wash of black light. Space is limited so call head to reserve your spot. Please bring your own mat. These classes are “pay as you wish” and a donation is suggested. Expo 216, 216 N. Front St.

CPR/AED

8/19, 2pm: Learn infant/child/adult CPR & AED. This 2 hour certification will teach you how to respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies in adults,infants, and children including the use of automated external defibrillators (AED). 2 year

certification. Longwave Yoga, 203 Racine Dr.

lectures/readings PEDALING FOR PAGES BOOK CLUB

Arrive by bike to receive the bicycle discount everyday. We do have a bike rack just outside the door and two more on the block. The group will read a selection that includes, fiction, biography, history, and memoir. Open to all levels of bicycle interest and ability. Meetings are last Thursday of the month at 6pm. August—Rusch to Glory: Adventure, Risk, and Triumph on the Path Less Traveled by Rebecca Rusch. Oct—Two Wheels: A Cycling Murder Mystery by Greg Moody. Nov—Bike Snob: Systematically and Mercilessly Realigning the World of Cycling by BikeSnobNYC. Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.

BEGIN THE CONVERSATION CLINICS

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will host free Begin the Conversation clinics from 10-11 a.m. the third Friday of each month, at Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington. Free to all adults age 18 and older, will provide attendees information and resources to think about and plan for future healthcare decisions. Attendees will receive specific strategies for initiating conversations that can significantly reduce family stress and improve quality of care. Advance directives, such as Living Wills and Healthcare Power of Attorney forms, will be supplied so healthcare instructions can be legally documented. Jason Clamme at 796-7943 or jason.clamme@lcfh.org.

clubs/notices TOUCH TANK TUESDAYS

Through Aug., 10am-1pm: What’s better than seeing shells at the beach? Being able to touch, interact and learn about the living creatures inside. From slimy kelps to cute, shy hermit crabs to friendly whelks our weekly touch tanks will introduce you to some of the most interesting creatures that roam the N.C. coast. Guests invited to drop in anytime during the event every Tues. Fred and Alice Stanback Ed. Center, 309 W. Salisbury St.

SWIM

Play at Fit for Fun either for the morning or afternoon session on Tues/Thurs. Ask for a pool pass from the front desk, and swim for free anytime that day between 12 p.m. - 6 p.m (ending August 25).

Robert Strange Pool (adjacent to Fit For Fun Center). 302 S. 10th St.

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)

sources are poised to provide unlikely inspirations in unprecedented ways.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

When you were born, you already carried the seeds of gifts you would someday be able to provide—specific influences or teachings or blessings that only you, of all the people who have ever lived, could offer the world.

How are you doing in your quest to fulfill this potential? Here’s what I suspect: Your seeds have been ripening slowly and surely. But in the coming months, they could ripen at a more rapid pace. Whether they actually do or not may depend on your willingness to take on more responsibilities—interesting responsibilities, to be sure—but bigger than you’re used to.

Can you imagine feeling at home in the world no matter where you are? If you eventually master this art, outer circumstances won’t distort your relationship with yourself. No matter how crazy or chaotic the people around you might be, you will remain rooted in your unshakable sense of purpose; you will respond to any given situation in ways that make you both calm and alert, amused and curious, compassionate for the suffering of others, and determined to do what’s best for you. If you think these are goals worth seeking, you can make dramatic progress toward them in the coming weeks.

As I tried to meditate on your horoscope, my next-door neighbor was wielding a weed-whacker to trim her lawn, and the voices in my head were shouting extra loud. So I decided to drive down to the marsh to get some high-quality silence.

When I arrived at the trail head, I found an older man in ragged clothes leaning against the fence. Nearby was a grocery cart full of what I assumed were all his earthly belongings. “Doing nothing is a very difficult art,” he croaked as I slipped by him, “because you’re never really sure when you are done.” I immediately recognized his wisdom might be useful to you. You are, after all, in the last few days of your recharging process. It’s still a good idea for you to lie low and be extra calm and vegetate luxuriously. But when should you rise up and leap into action again? Here’s my guess: Get one more dose of intense stillness and silence.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

My readers have a range of approaches for working with the counsel I offer.

Some study the horoscopes for both their sun and rising signs, then create doit-yourself blends of the two. Others prefer to wait until the week is over before consulting what I’ve written. They don’t want my oracles to influence their future behavior, but enjoy evaluating their recent past in light of my analysis.

Then there are the folks who read all 12 of my horoscopes. They refuse to be hemmed in by just one forecast, and want to be free to explore multiple options.

I encourage you to try experiments like these in the coming days. The moment is ripe to cultivate more of your own unique strategies for using and interpreting the information you absorb—both from me and everyone else you listen to.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

I suspect you will soon be culminating a labor of love you’ve been nurturing and refining for many moons. How should you celebrate? Maybe with some champagne and caviar? If you’d like to include bubbly in your revels, a good choice might be 2004 Belle Epoque Rosé. Its floral aroma and crispy mouth-feel rouse a sense of jubilation as they synergize the flavors of blood orange, pomegranate and strawberry. As for caviar: Consider the smooth, aromatic, and elegant roe of the albino beluga sturgeon from the unpolluted areas of the Caspian Sea near Iran. Before I finish this oracle, let me also add that a better way to honor your accomplishment might be to take the money you’d spend on champagne and caviar and instead use it as seed money for your next big project.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Some species of weeds become even more robust and entrenched as they develop resistances to the pesticides designed to eradicate them. This is one example of how fighting a problem can make the problem worse—especially if you attack too furiously or use the wrong weapons. I invite you to consider the possibility that this might be a useful metaphor for you to contemplate in the coming weeks. Your desire to solve a knotty dilemma or shed a bad influence is admirable. Just make sure you choose a strategy that actually works.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Your assignment, if you choose to accept it, is to compose an essay on at least one of the following themes: 1. “How I Fed and Fed My Demons Until Have you been drinking a lot of liquids? Are you spending extra time soaking They Gorged Themselves to Death.” 2. “How I Exploited My Nightmares in in hot baths and swimming in bodies of water that rejuvenate you? Have you Ways That Made Me Smarter and Cuter.” 3. “How I Quietly and Heroically been opening your soul to raw truths that dissolve your fixations and to beauty that makes you cry and love that moves you to sing? I hope you’re reverently at- Transformed a Sticky Problem into a Sleek Opportunity.” 4. “How I Helped tending to these fluidic needs. I hope you’re giving your deepest yearnings free Myself by Helping Other People.” For extra credit, Capricorn—and to earn the right to trade an unholy duty for a holy one—write about all four subjects. play and your freshest emotions lots of room to unfold. Smart, well-lubricated intimacy is a luxurious necessity, my dear. Stay very, very wet.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

In my opinion, you need to bask in the glorious fury of at least one brainstorm— preferably multiple brainstorms over the course of the next two weeks. What can you do to ensure that happens? How might you generate a flood of new ideas about how to live your life and understand the nature of reality? Here are some suggestions: Read books about creativity. Hang around with original thinkers and sly provocateurs. Insert yourself into situations that will strip you of your boring certainties. And take this vow: “I hereby unleash the primal power of my liberated imagination.”

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

When you were a child, did you play with imaginary friends? During your adolescence, did you nurture a fantasy relationship with a pretend boyfriend or girlfriend? Since you reached adulthood, have you ever enjoyed consorting with muses or guardian angels or ancestral spirits? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you are in a good position to take full advantage of the subtle opportunities and cryptic invitations that are coming your way. Unexpected

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I suspect that in the coming months you will be drawn to wandering through the frontiers and exploring the unknown. Experimentation will come naturally.

Places and situations you have previously considered to be off-limits may be downright comfortable. In fact, it’s possible that you will have to escape your safety zones in order to fully be yourself. Got all that? Now, here’s the kicker.

In the coming weeks, everything I just described will be especially apropos for your closest relationships. Are you interested in redefining and reconfiguring the ways that togetherness works for you?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

If you’re playing the card game known as bridge, you’re lucky if you are dealt a hand that has no cards of a particular suit. This enables you, right from the beginning, to capture tricks using the trump suit. In other words, the lack of a certain resource gives you a distinct advantage. Let’s apply this metaphor to your immediate future, Pisces. I’m guessing that you will benefit from what may seem to be an inadequacy or deficit. An absence will be a useful asset.

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gust 19th from 10:00 AM until 2:30 PM at the Community Center. To schedule a donation, please visit http://www.redcrossblood.org/ and type “Kure” into the “Find a Blood Drive” search bar. Walk in donations are also welcomed. Our goal is 40 units of blood. We appreciate any effort, whether through blood donation or helping spread the word, to help make this drive a success. Kure Beach Community Center, 118 N. 3rd Ave. KURE BEACH COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

8/19, 10am: The Town of Kure Beach is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, August 19th from 10:00 AM until 2:30 PM at the Community Center. To schedule a donation, please visit http://www.redcrossblood.org/ and type “Kure” into the “Find a Blood Drive” search bar. Walk in donations are also welcomed. Our goal is 40 units of blood. We appreciate any effort, whether through blood donation or helping spread the word, to help make this drive a success. Kure Beach Community Center, 118 N. 3rd Ave.

culinary FERMENTAL

Free tasting ever Friday, 6pm. • Third Wednesday 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. Share cups available. All genres. All beer styles. 910821-0362. www.fermental.net. Fermental, 7250 Market St.

KNIFE SKILLS 1010

Learn from CFCC’s Culinary Academy with Chef Gwen Gulliksen! Guidance for selecting, sharp-

ening, and holding your knives, as well as proper technique for precise cuts to ensure even cooking and beautiful presentation. This course is Sept. 8, 5:30-7:30pm. Pre-reg. rqd. www.cfcc.edu/enrich or 910-362-7572. Cape Fear Community College, 411 N. Front St. RIVER BLUFFS FARMER’S MARKET

Every Sat., 10am-3pm: Farmer Bill is up early most mornings, tending to the crops at The River Bluffs Organic Farm. Situated on 10 acres of land, The Farm utilizes sustainable growing methods so that all yielded produce can be tagged “certified organic.” Located just down the road from the entrance of River Bluffs, The Farm helps to fill the amazing menu at the neighborhood restaurant— Porches Cafe. River Bluffs, 3571 Hansa Dr. http:// riverbluffsliving.com/saturday-farm-market.

support groups CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Life Community Church, located inside Independence Mall, will have a Celebrate Recovery meeting every Monday evening at 6:30 pm starting with fellowship followed by a large group meeting at 7 pm. 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. For more information. contact Jodie at 910-547-8973, 791-3859 or Lifecc.com. Life Community Church, 3500 Oleander Dr.

CHADD

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

individuals affected by AD/HD who understand what it takes to face its daily challenges. Free. Pine Valley United Methodist Church 3788 Shipyard Blvd., bldg B. WilmingtonCHADD.org PFLAG

tours LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR

Ever wanted to meet authors living and dead, and tour locations from books, poems, and plays?

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 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

PFLAG Meeting is first Mon/mo. at UNCW, in the Masonboro Island Room #2010, 7pm.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Thurs., 6pm: Meets in Classroom C, Ground Floor.

Men and spouses welcome from the entire Cape Fear area. Discussion and programs. www.wilmingtonprostatecancersupportgroup.com. wproscasupportgp@aol.com or 910-792-9953.

MS SUPPORT GROUP

Thurs, 7pm: Those with MS, families and friends welcome. Meets at New Hanover Rehabilitation Hospital 1st floor conference room (behind Betty Cameron Women’s Hospital), 2nd Thursday each month. Details: Lisa, 399-7252; Burt, 383-1368.

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. In-depth 90-minute tours are by appt, Sunday through Saturday, 910-619-4619 or bernhard1848@gmail.com. Personalized tours downtown and local forts available. Tour begins at foot of Market St. www.cfhi.net.

COPING WITH LOSS OF SPOUSE

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a free six-week grief program for those coping with the loss of a parent. It will be from 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 6, and from 4-6 p.m. Mondays, Aug. 15Sept. 26, at the Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion, Conference Room, 1406 Physicians Drive in Wilmington. The Discussions include the phases of grief and the grieving process, along with other areas of concern. Often being around others who have been through a similar experience enables participants to talk about what they are experiencing. Grief groups help emphasize that participants are not grieving alone and others understand and can support them on their grief journey. Registration required and closes once the series begins.

910-796-7991. www.lcfh.org or www.facebook. com/lcfhospice

GHOST WALK

6:30 & 8:30pm. Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Nightly tours at 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Admission charge. Water & Market sts. RSVP rqd: 910794-1866; hauntedwilmington.com

HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS

Narrated horse drawn carriage and trolley tours of historic Wilmington feature a costumed driver who narrates a unique adventure along the riverfront and past stately mansions. Market and Water streets. $12 for adults, $5 per child. (910) 2518889. www.horsedrawntours.com

COPING WITH THE LOSS OF A SPOUSE

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a free sixweek grief program for those coping with the loss of a parent. It will be from 2-4 p.m. Tues., through 9/6, at the Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion, Conference Room, 1406 Physicians Dr. Discussions include the phases of grief and the grieving process, along with other areas of concern. Often being around others who have been through a similar experience enables participants to talk about what they are experiencing. Grief groups help emphasize that participants are not grieving alone and others understand and can support them on their grief journey. Registration required: (910) 796-7991. www.lcfh.org or www.facebook. com/lcfhospice

OAKDALE FLASHLIGHT TOUR

8/20, 7:30pm: The tour will be given by local historians Dr. Chris Fonvielle, Robin Triplett, and Superintendent Eric Kozen. These historians will lead you through NC’s oldest rural cemetery and talk about the history of Oakdale, Civil War veterans, funerary art, and interesting citizens buried in Oakdale Dr. Fonvielle is an Associate Professor of History at UNCW. He is a notable Civil War author. Robin Triplett is a retired history teacher.

Eric Kozen is a horticulturist and has served as Superintendent of Oakdale Cemetery since 2002. $15/person, and you must provide your own flashlight. Tours are cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Oakdale Cemetery, 520 N. 15th St.

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