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THE MYSTERIES OF VIRGINIA DARE: (L.) Baptism of Virginia Dare, lithograph, 1880; (r.): Illustration from ‘Virginia Dare: A Romance of the Sixteenth Century,’ a 19th-century novel by Mrs. E.A.B. Shackelford, loosely based on the life of Virginia Dare. Photos courtesy of Wikipedia

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xcuse me, ma’am,” a female voice startled me out of my reverie. I looked up to see a lovely young woman clad in what looked like a confused cos player’s interpretation of a druid trying to join The Village People. She was kneeling in front of me. I realized she wasn’t talking to me. She was talking to Hilda—my canine love-light. The “ma’am” she was referring to was Hilda.

Then she started petting Hilda.

“Can I help you?” I asked—the classic Southern expression for “WTF are you doing on my lawn? And why are you bothering my dog? You’ve got exactly 10 seconds to move on before I call the police.”

“Hello, Gwenyfar,” she stood up and held out a hand. “I’ve been looking for you and Hilda.”

“Why? Who are you?”

“We share a birthday, I’m Virginia Dare.”

She was still holding out her hand.

“The Virginia Dare, first-European-childborn-in-the-new-world Virginia Dare?”

“I knew you had heard of me.”

“Hilda and I are getting haunted again?” I asked. “You’re dead, right?”

well in the otherworldly visitation department. At least I finally got a woman instead of a dead white guy.”

“For several hundred years give or take.”

She smiled at me. “I’ve been sent to chat with you.”

“I remember President Johnson said you were a bit caustic,” Virginia quipped.

“Not again.” I put my face in my hands.

“Hilda, how come you are never bothered by any of this?” I asked.

Virginia reached down and scratched Hilda’s ears. “Dogs are wiser souls than humans,” she answered.

“OK, enough of that.” I shook a hand dismissively. “Why are you here?”

“You remember how you were visited by the ghost of Adlai Stevenson two years ago?”

“Please,” I looked around. “Not so loud. The neighbors will hear.”

I nodded.

“Yes, Adlai, and before that the dead presidents from North Carolina. I seem to be doing

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She nodded.

“Sorry—I wasn’t trying to be offensive.” I held up a hand. “I’m sorry. Shall we walk?”

“By all means.”

She smiled.

“Where would Hilda like to go?”

“I think she’ll be happy wandering through the lot,” I said.

There is a vacant lot next to our house that Hilda likes to patrol. Someone has to keep the neighborhood cats and squirrels in line, after all.

“OK, so why are you here?” I asked, trying not to sound too belligerent.

“Well, you have been … frustrated and angry ... and facing a lot of change and transition. So it was decided maybe someone should try and

talk to you, and I got selected.”

“Why you?”

“Who better understands involuntary change and the shifting winds of time than me?” she asked, without a hint of irony or anger in her voice. “I am famous for two things: being born and disappearing. I didn’t accomplish anything by either of those actions. People don’t know me or who I am or what I like. But, for hundreds of years, they have used my name to promote and support causes based entirely upon their own ideas. In your modern parlance, I am a victim of exploitation. But what can I do about it?”

I nodded slowly.

“You are indeed famous,” I noted, “and I will agree, in some weird and twisted way, you are used frequently to support white nationalism, even though you were born into an invading group.”

I looked at her.

“You look grown up. You don’t look 2 years old.”

The Lost Colony, which Virginia Dare was

famously born into, disappeared before her third birthday.

“Does that mean you lived?” I asked.

“We are not here to discuss my fate, but yours,” she said smoothly.

“You aren’t going to tell me?”

She smiled, shook her head and asked, “Do you believe the Dare Stones?”

“No,” I said. The Dare Stones were allegedly records of the Colonists’ fate that were debunked in the late 1940s, early 1950s.

“Then why would anyone believe you if I told you? Because you know you wouldn’t be able to keep it to yourself.”

“OK, fair enough.” I conceded.

“But enough about me. Let’s talk about you.”

“Let’s not.”

“OK, let’s talk about the world, the country, the changing face of your daily life.” She looked at me. “Things haven’t worked out the way you expected, have they?”

“Ah, but they never do,” I replied. “Except when they do.”

I shook my head.

“The news coming out of south Texas is pretty much exactly what I expected. The only difference is discovering I am not down

there trying to do something about it. Instead I’m back home, still going through my normal day—like nothing has changed. Like the world isn’t crazy.”

I heaved a sigh.

“And Elise is leaving.”

Elise Seifert, a talented young composer, has been my right hand for the last year. She is making the big leap to Los Angeles to pursue her dreams of scoring films. Thank the gods she is doing it! I am so proud of her—and so, so depressed because of her exit.

“It’s surprising how a small personal tragedy can feel as big, if not more understandable, than a large one, isn’t it?” Virginia observed.

“Yes.” I nodded. “It’s a lot easier to wrap my mind around losing Elise and all that entails. It’s not just her. There is a lot of change right now— a lot of transition with getting the B&B open and trying to move forward. If Elise were still here to make it run smoothly … it would just be easier.

But she’s gotta fly. And I am very happy for her, and very proud of her, and I am going to miss her so much.”

I heaved a great sigh.

“You know, it is easier to concentrate on that than on the news stories of the treatment of people by ICE, which is terrifying and demoralizing. At best.”

I shook my head again.

“This is not how I saw myself reacting to this.”

“You never know how you are going to react.

Believe me, I know.”

I looked at her, pining to ask all sorts of questions about if she did leave with a Native American tribe, and if so, did she grow up free and happy? Or was she a captive? Did she watch all her loved ones get tortured to death? Or did she have an adult family life? Was it consensual? Was this woman whose name has been used for white nationalism and the suppression of the African-American vote possibly onehalf of one of the first interracial couples in the Americas? I knew she wouldn’t answer. But, by gods, I wanted to ask.

“I thought I would lead a charge, and do the right thing. Instead, I’m worrying about paperwork and scraping paint.” I shook my head.

“Last year you were very active with calling and contacting elected officials. What happened with that?” she asked gently.

“Well, it is disheartening to know they don’t care and don’t have consciences, let alone a basic moral compass. I got so frustrated. The reply emails—when they would come, months later—were so sanctimonious in defense of actions that were and are reprehensible.” I just …

I failed at that, too.”

“Just because you don’t do something one day doesn’t mean you’ve failed,” Virginia responded. “It just means you need to try again. The world isn’t perfect. It isn’t safe, but you are very well supported and protected compared to most people. Spend some of that currency on behalf of others. Here is permission to spend some of it on yourself, too.”

“What do you mean myself, too?”

“I mean you can’t do much about people’s perception. Look at me: dead for hundreds of years and I am still getting pasted upon causes that didn’t even exist when I was alive. I can’t stop it. When I was alive, I was too young to make any decisions. All I could do was follow, hope, pray, and believe. Maybe that’s what I can leave you with: a little prayer, a little hope and a little faith.”

I felt like my heart was bursting. “Thank you,” I whispered.

“Now, put one foot in front of the other and get back to work.” She smiled. “But don’t forget to take some time out to spend with Hilda.”

I bent down to pet Hilda, and when I looked up, not surprisingly, she was gone.

“Tell President Johnson I’m sorry I was rude!” I called after her.

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WANT TO GET AWAY

Many citizens of the world are weary of the war and strife that seem to be consuming the news, and about 200,000 of them have already signed up to put it all in the rear-view mirror by becoming citizens of Asgardia. This coming-soon colony on the moon is led by Igor Ashurbeyli, a Russian engineer, computer scientist and businessman who was inaugurated as its leader on June 25 in Vienna. Asgardia’s parliament plans to set up “space arks” with artificial gravity in the next 10 to 15 years, where its projected 150 million citizens can live permanently, Reuters reports, and Ashurbeyli hopes settlement on the moon will be complete within 25 years.

Asgardia is named after Asgard, a “world in the sky” in Norse mythology. Its leaders hope to attract a population from among the “most creative” in humanity, perhaps

using “IQ tests,” according to Ashurbeyli.

Best of all: For the time being, becoming a citizen online is free. [Reuters, 6/25/2018]

EWWWWWW! Susan Allan of Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, was driving with her son on May 9, enjoying the beautiful weather with the sunroof open, when they were suddenly hit with a cold material that smelled to them like feces mixed with chlorine. “Like a clean poop smell if that’s possible,” Allan told Vice. “My son threw up, and we had so much in our faces. Both of us, our faces were covered in poop.” Apparently, poop is falling from the sky all over Canada; Transport Canada has received 18 such reports this year. But the government has not issued an explanation for the phenomenon.

Allan thinks it is related to airplanes flying overhead and the Canadian government

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is covering it up. But Transport Canada Wolves fans could top off the meal with a pooh-poohed her theory and has declined cotton candy ball: ice cream covered with to comment further. [Vice, 6/29/2018] sprinkles and enclosed in cotton candy.

Maybe the sugar rush was too much for OH, FUDGE the players; they lost 5-3 to the Altoona KCCI TV in Des Moines, Iowa, report- (Pennsylvania) Curve. [WNEP, 6/24/2018] ed on June 27 the loss of a tractor-trailer load of chocolate when the truck caught RECURRING THEME: AIRPORT NUDITY fire near Dexter, Iowa. The trailer, full of Travelers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight chocolate from Hershey, Pennsylvania, that had just landed at Hartsfield-Jackson was westbound when it experienced brake International Airport in Atlanta on June 26 problems that caused it to ignite. The driv- were startled when a nearly naked man er pulled off and was able to detach the ran up to their plane and jumped onto a trailer from the cab before it caught fire. wing, then attempted to open an emerNo injuries were reported, except to the gency exit. Jhyrin Jones, 19, had scaled chocolate, which was a total loss. [KCCI, a fence topped with razor wire to reach 6/27/2018] the runway; just minutes before, he had jumped on some parked cars at a nearby WEIRD SCIENCE construction site and threatened to “kill Montgomery, Alabama, resident Kayla y’all, I’m going to blow this place up, trust Rahn, 30, had been trying for months to nobody, you better believe me,” according lose weight, but instead experienced dra- to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. A pomatic weight gain and pain in her stomach. lice report indicated Jones “appeared to be She became out of breath just taking a under the influence of narcotics.” He was short walk. Finally, in May, Rahn’s mother charged with criminal trespass and public took her to the emergency room at Jack- indecency, among other things. [Atlanta son Hospital, where doctors discovered a Journal-Constitution, 6/28/2018] growth attached to her ovary and removed what turned out to be a 50-pound, benign PERSPECTIVE cyst, reported WSFA 12 News. The cyst reAn 82-year-old Japanese man who has sembled a large watermelon in size. “This lived as a naked “hermit” on a deserted is one of the largest I have ever seen,” Dr. island near Taiwan since 1989 has been Gregory Jones told reporters. “We are very forced to return to Japan. Masafumi Naexcited things went well for her.” [WSFA, gasaki made his way to Sotobanari Island 6/27/2018] 29 years ago and told Reuters in 2012 that he wished to die there. “Finding a place to LITIGIOUS SOCIETY die is an important thing to do,” Nagasaki In Norman’s Bay, East Sussex, England, said, “and I’ve decided here is the place Nigel and Sheila Jacklin are studiously for me.” Earlier reports indicated that he at keeping their eyes down after being threat- one time had a wife and two children, and ened with prosecution if they look at their he ran a hostess club in Niigata, Japan. “In neighbors’ house -- an adjoining property civilization people treated me like an idiot bought five years ago by Dr. Stephane and made me feel like one. On this island Duckett and Norinne Betjemann. The I don’t feel like that,” he said. Nagasaki Jacklins, 26-year residents of the beach- explained that at first he wore clothes on front community, had repeatedly com- the island, but a typhoon destroyed his beplained to authorities about noisy builders, longings. Alvaro Cerezo, who documents verbal abuse and light pollution as Duckett the stories of island castaways, told News. and Betjemann turned a former workshop com/au that in April, authorities removed into a weekend retreat. In June, The Sun Nagasaki from the island and placed him reported that after police were called into in government housing in Ishigaki, Japan, the dispute, the Rother District Council because he was ill and weak. “They took sent the Jacklins a “community protection him back to civilization and that’s it,” Cerwarning” that defines an “exclusion zone” ezo said. “They won’t allow him to return.” around Duckett and Betjemann’s home, [News.com/au, 6/26/2018] forcing the Jacklins to take a roundabout route to the beach. Nigel Jacklin said: BRIGHT IDEA “We can’t walk to and from the beach or “ARE YOU BLIND IT 25 MPH” is Ron through the village without fear of being Ward’s in-your-face (and grammatically prosecuted.” The Jacklins plan to fight the lacking) attempt to slow down drivers along order. [The Sun, 6/28/2018] his street in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Ward has been making signs for years, neighWEIRD FOOD bor Patrick Schmidt told FOX 17 in June.

Minor league baseball teams come up Ward claims, “By the time (drivers) hit this with some wacky promotional ideas, and here driveway, they’re doing at least 50-55 “Sugar Rush Night” at the Erie (Pennsyl- miles an hour.” He just wants people to folvania) SeaWolves game on June 23 didn’t low the Richmond Street speed limit. “Slow disappoint. WNEP TV noted that one high- down, the whole neighborhood’s got kids,” light was the cotton candy hot dog: a wie- he said. The City of Grand Rapids, howner nestled in a cloud of cotton candy, then ever, has no specific plans for speed monisprinkled with Nerds candies. Brave Sea- toring on the street. [FOX 17, 6/26/2018]

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re you a ‘Star Wars’ man or ‘Star Trek’ man?” local poet Shaun Mitchell asked after we finished a Monday Free Movement run.

“Let me think about it,” I said before heading into Satellite for a post-run recovery beverage.

has gone before.” Build on the foundation of exploration. “Star Trek” boasts 50 years of pop influence, a multi-cultural leadership team, a black woman officer, the first interracial kiss on American TV, but Gene Roddenberry created “Star Trek” from a liturgical stream as deep as the “Star Wars” saga; the exploration story. Scripts spin through space and time, and we never quite know what we’ll find through the next wormhole, our only certainty being our reliance on each other—and that Dr. McKoy will keep a little Saurian brandy tucked away for medicinal purposes.

On the way back, two women asked me about our group. I explained Free Movement is a crew on a mission to boldly go and explore possibilities of building better As comforting as stories preaching from communities one step at a time. It engages people partly through running and partly the gospel of inevitability are, they seem through other forms of non-violent activism. fundamentally unrealistic and inherently dangerous. Aligning too closely with the When I returned to Shaun he said, “I gospel of inevitability has led many of us walked by those ladies six times. Why to complacency and damnation. The formadidn’t they ask me?” tion of the USA, the elimination of slavery, “I’m better looking,” I said. “It was in- women gaining the right to vote and right to make medical decisions, widespread evitable.” acceptance of civil and human rights, and Shaun and I both laughed. We’d like to Barack Obama’s presidency were not inevilive in a world where my good looks are a table. They demanded a lot of effort and a more likely explanation than the observarejection of the gospel of inevitability in fation that Shaun’s black and I’m white. vor of one of exploration and engagement.

When we got back to the more important Today, as our POTUS rage-tweets lies, question of “Star Trek” verses “Star Wars,” starts trade wars, sings the praises of dicwriter/activist Rend Smith joined. He contators, and seeks retribution against public firmed our discussion about the megaservants that speak out against him, peopopular sci-fi franchises was no trivial arple are speaking about an inevitable “Blue gument between Duke and Carolina fans.

Wave” that’s going to flip the House and “Sci-fi franchises” cheapens the mat- Senate in November. The “Blue Wave” will ter. The sagas are futuristic, but they are reinvigorate righteous god-fearing Repubbuilt on foundations of the liturgy of for- licans, allow them to relocate their moral mative human mythologies. The question center, allow us to impeach his Orange of which story stream one aligns with is a Highness, and bring balance to the force. personality test for the individual and per- It’s got to happen, right? haps even for society.

Back in 2008 and again in 2016, it was George Lucas intentionally built “Star inevitable Hillary would be the first woman Wars” on the foundation of Joseph Camp- president, right? bell’s studies of human mythologies, emToward the close of the conversation, ploying archetypical character’s underRend reminded me of the importance of taking the hero’s journey. The structure sustained commitment to activism and requires a belief of life being a battle becommunity involvement, regardless who tween good and evil, and having a hero sits in the Oval Office: “Remember, there bring balance to opposing forces to create will always be another Trump.” a new, lasting eternal and just order. (Think It’s likely but not inevitable. Another King Arthur, Osirus, Jesus, Annakin, Luke, Rey.) The specific characters, setting and Trump will be far less likely if we reject inchallenges change, but there’s a comfort- evitability, rely on each other and actively ing inevitability to the structure, the comfort explore better possibilities. As we flow into the fall campaign season, I intend to have of inevitability itself. What’s not to like? a cup of tea—Earl Grey, hot—and engage.

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Armadilla makes a final trip to NC coast this weekend before heading into the studio around and be generally ridiculous, as is evidenced by our music video, our song names, our stage banter, and our Instagram feed (@armadillamusic).

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rmadilla is their name and absurdity is their game. That is, they combine absurdity with music to reflect each personality within the band. Their dynamic includes high-energy, witty stage banter and “odd decorations.”

Armadilla

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Satellite Bar & Lounge thought their musical styles worked well together. Hagen’s younger brother, Harrison, 120 Greenfield St. • Free normally a guitarist, happened to stop by the www.armadillamusic.com studio while they were playing one day and was convinced to pick up a bass. The instrument stuck, and the two Johnston brothers filled out the original Armadilla lineup.

e: Tell me more about the “No Hands Please” video; looks like you guys like to had fun!

HJ: We have a band policy to never take ourselves too seriously. We love to joke

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HJ: Since releasing the EP, we feel we have progressed drastically both as individual musicians and a band. Over the last two years (our first show was March 2016), we have dialed in our overall sound—in terms of dynamics, harmonies, songwriting, and how to compliment one another’s sound when we write. We also have added or changed a few things from a track or two off of the EP, so they will be rerecorded and released along with our new material.

As mentioned above, our EP was recorded before Chris’ addition to the band, so our sound on the new album will have more layers and intricate guitar parts.

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e: What have you learned since releasing the EP—whether about the songs, your overall sound or as a band? Any lessons learned to be reflected on the upcoming record?

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Guitarist Chris Wallen was brought in to sub for Gabe in the summer of 2017 while he was biking across Europe. He fit so well with the group, we decided to add him as a permanent member upon Gabe’s return.

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“Bassist Harrison inexplicably carries around a camel suit in his car, so that was ABSURD ANTICS: Armadilla has fun on and off the put into the video immediately,” lead singer stage. Photo by Evan Anderson Photography and keyboardist Galen Stickels adds. “It definitely fit our goal of absolute absurdity.”

GS: There are several new songs we Armadilla’s show at Satellite on Sat- have been working on over the last several urday is their last trip to North Carolina’s months that we can’t wait to record. We will coast for a few months; they’re preparing play all four new songs at Satellite, includto head back to the studio to record their ing “The Smells Themselves”—written just forthcoming full-length album. encore in- over a week ago and making its live debut. terviewed Harrison Johnston and Galen e: Tell us about your songwriting proStickels to learn more. cess. Are the lyrics, music, melodies a encore (e): Tell us about the full-length shared endeavor? album; is it a continuation of sorts of GS: Most of the earlier material (the EP) your EP or a departure in some ways? was written by me and were originally just Harrison Johnston (HJ): The style of mu- vocal and piano pieces. As the band added sic is a continuation of the indie-inspired more members, they wrote their own parts sound on our EP, but the addition of our based on the existing framework I had alsecond guitarist, Chris Wallen, has made ready written. The new material varies in the music more intricate and added layers. how it is written. Some songs are born out The EP was recorded as a four-piece, so of random jams at rehearsals, some are the addition of a fifth member, whose play- still written by me and brought to the band ing style compliments the original members to “fill out,” while others are written by bassperfectly, has filled out our sound and made ist/guitarist Harrison Johnston, who switchmore things possible from a songwriting es instruments with Gabe for a few tracks during live performances. Gabe and I write and recording standpoint. the majority of the harmonies. e: Can you tell us about a couple of e: Tell us the evolution of the band new songs—their origins and such? from acoustic to what it is now—was it Galen Stickels (GS): “Yawning” and “The a purposeful progression, as in seeking Smells Themselves” were written on guitar out new players, or more happenstance?

by Harrison, who was originally a funk- and HJ: After months of songwriting and playblues-style guitarist before joining Armadilla on bass. A third new song “S.O.S.S.” ing small shows around Asheville, Galen (an acronym for the Son of Sam Serenade) and Gabe decided they wanted to transiwas written after watching a documentary tion the project from acoustic duo to a fullfledged band. Galen first wanted to seek on the 1970’s murders in NYC. out a drummer to add a rhythm section to e: Are you road-testing any for us to the group. He started jamming with local hear at your Satellite show? drummer Hagen Johnston and immediately

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The five-piece out of Asheville is as visually captivating as they are musically.

Just check out their shows and tour on Instragram, or in music videos like “No Hands Please”—released on their 2016 self-titled EP. Filmed in guitarist Gabe Smiley’s bathroom, viewers join the band for an intimate bubble bath while they serenade the camera.

Along those lines, we have two band mascots. They are stuffed raccoons, Kelly and Columbus, and they can often be found guarding the tip jar or just hanging out looking cool. Songs like “The Smells Themselves,” “Penny Adjacent,” and “Good Call, Bad Times” were chosen either because they sounded odd or because they have some hidden meaning to the band (ask us at a show).

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A HIGHER VIBRATION:

Chris Robinson talks CRB recordings, returns to GLA on Friday BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

ferent and ever-changing.”

Though there is a continuation of some rootsy elements they have been bringing to Wilmington in recent years, local fans will hear new beats during the weekend’s GLA show. While the last few records have been more collaborative amongst the players, the forthcoming studio album includes songs solely written by Robinson.

It’s the first summertime record they’ve cut, as opposed to the “moody winter” recordings of the past. It shows, too.

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hen I spoke with guitarist Neal Casal back in 2015 about his work with the Chris Robinson Brotherhood (CRB), there was a clear and present professional admiration he had for the band and its founder. As he describes it, CRB is a brotherhood in one of the truest forms.

“I think we all feel that way,” Robinson affirms over the phone last week, almost three years later to the day. “One of the cool things about [CRB] is, between all of us, we’ve got a lot of stuff going on—a lot of sessions, a lot of touring—and this was before we were even doing [CRB]. . . . The other lucky thing is we haven’t really hit a level of commercial success, or generating the kind of income that creates egos.”

CRB debuted their union in early 2011 and from the onset Robinson—known of The Black Crows fame—had at least BAND OF CAMARADERIE: The Chris Robinson one thing in mind: Start on the road and Brotherhood returns to GLA. Photo by Jay Blakesburg go from there. In a year they released “Big Moon Ritual” (June 2012) and “The While CRB has a live album—a continMagic Door” (September 2012), but they uation of their “Betty’s Blends” series— played roughly 120 shows before recordslated for a September release, their ing one note in a studio. next studio record isn’t expected until “In a sense, to have the added freedom next winter. They finished tracking the of not having ‘hit records,’ we don’t have album just before the leg of their sumsomething to live up to; we don’t have mer tour started. “For a band that’s not to make a quota for the record company in the music business, we put out a lot of to have a Christmas bonus,” he muses. records,” Robinson quips.

“What we’re really trying to achieve is While each member has his own histosoulful, dynamic, and something we feel ry and collection of bands they’ve been a is beautiful. Freedom, really.” part of at one point or another, Robinson

“In a lot of ways, it’s more uptempo and I think the songs are … I don’t know if ‘happy’ is the word, but definitely a lighter mood,” he describes. “I wanted a record that didn’t have any acoustic instruments, more uptempo, some songs we could really add to the repertoire of our touring, wherein we could interject these songs into the show.”

True to CRB form, already they have been playing four of nine new songs on knows commercial success very well. He the road. From “Servants of the Sun,” also understands commercial success they’ve introduced tracks like “Venus in Chrome” and a love song called “The doesn’t always equal fulfillment.

Chauffeur’s Daughter.”

“The Black Crowes was something that “I think these are in the canon for happened in another time—of course we were working hard, but it was almost CRB,” he says. “I think we’re a little too something that happened to us in a sys- rock ‘n’ roll for the jam-band scene, and tem that was there,” Robinson offers. “I we jam too much for the average rock ‘n’ think CRB is something completely differ- roller. I would hope there’s a little more ent, in terms of it’s something we made. progressive influence to some of the It’s more DIY in a way and just a more sounds here; I wanted this be more ‘live’ sounding and less layered.” roots level.”

In almost a decade, Robinson and company have never tightened the reins or mapped out a course for their music.

They let the notes fall where they may, so to speak. “That’s part of what makes it easier for us,” Robinson adds. “There’s no real rules or dogma attached.”

If CRB has been consistent on anything, it is the fact that change is the only constant. “It is the eternal nature of everything,” Robinson notes. “I find the constant of living my life as an artist and person is always [in the music], and when, where and how is always changing.”

He boasts an air of positivity as he talks about CRB, the music and the nature of both. They seem to bring him to his center.

Chris Robinson Brotherhood

“Some people take yoga and I have a band,” he says. “Music has always been that for me. . . . We live in a time with great trouble and anxiety. Our leaders are full of fear and hatred; they want to bring us down to their lesser vibrations. As an artist, I’m searching for a higher vibration and more progressive state to live, learn and love. That’s something new and dif10 encore | august 1 - august 7, 2018 | www.encorepub.com

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Friday, August 3 Doors: 6 p.m., show: 7 p.m.

Greenfield Lake Amphitheater 1941 Amphitheatre Dr. Tickets: $25-$30 chrisrobinsonbrotherhood.com

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ANTI-FOLK: Folks can catch Mary Chapin Carpenter and her newest release, ‘Sometimes Just The Sky,’ this week at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on Sunday, Aug. 5. Photo by Jonathan Stewart

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1 Open Mic Night (6pm; Free)

—Tidal Creek Co-op, 5329 Oleander Dr.

Improv Comedy (7pm; $3)

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

James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz)

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

A Class Act (7pm; $3; Blues Rock)

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

Music Sit-in W/ Al DiMarco (7pm; Free) —Platypus & Gnome, 9 S. Front St.

Singer-Songwriter Circle (9pm; Free) —Bottega, 723 N. Fourth St.

Brewtal & Friends ft. illiad (10pm; Free; Punk) —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.

Wine Tasting (5pm; Free)

—Sweet ‘n Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavillion Place.

Singer/Songwriter Circle (9pm; Free)

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—Bottega Art Bar, 723 N. 4th St.

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Danny K (8pm; Free; Pop, Piano, Vocals)

Trivia from Hell’s (7:30pm; Free)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2

Access 29 (8pm; Free; Variety)

—Tails Piano Bar, 115 S. Front. St.; 910-399-6428

Cardio Hip-Hop (5:45 pm; $8-$12; Dance)

—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 910-763-4133 —Pour Taproom, 201 N. Front St.

—Dance Element, 7211 Ogden Business Ln. #205; 910-685-3787

Fireworks by the Sea (8:45pm; Free)

Chris Frisina + Food Truck (6pm; Free Country)

Fire Drums (9pm; Free)

Kim Disco (6pm; Free; Folk)

Selah Dubb (10pm; Free; Reggae)

Jack Jack 180 (6:30pm; Free; Cover Band)

Kyng Bea (8pm; Free; Pop, R&B Piano, Vocals)

The Imitations (6:30pm; Free; Soul)

—Wrightsville Beach Park, 321 Causeway Dr.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3

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

—Hotel Ballast, 301 N. Water St.

—Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr. —CB Boardwalk, 100 Cape Fear Blvd.

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

Townsend Link (7pm; $3; Rock)

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

Shark Quest (7pm; Free; Indie)

—Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar, 1211 S. Lake Park Blvd;

—CB Boardwalk, 100 Cape Fear Blvd.

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-763-2223 —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

—Tails Piano Bar, 115 S. Front. St.; 910-399-6428

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LIVE MUSIC Aug 2nd: Access, 8-11pm Aug 3rd: Rocky Pleasant, 9pm-12am

Eric Metts (12pm; Free; Instrumental)

Aug 4th: Justin Fox & David Morse, 9pm-12am

Jim Nelson (9pm; Free; Piano)

—Tails Piano Bar, 115 S. Front. St.; 910-399-6428

Offering a variety of craft beer, ciders and wine

David Dixon (5pm; Free; Acoustic) —Hotel Ballast, 301 N. Water St.

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THURSDAY

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MONDAY

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

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

WEDNESDAY

SUNDAY

—Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

DJ Professor Dub (6:30pm; Free) —Palate, 1007 N. 4th St. $3.75 Hay Bale Ale

$3.75 Red Oak Draft $4 Wells 65 Wings, 4-7pm

$3.50 Pint of the Day $4 Fire Ball

$3.75 Sweetwaters $4.50 Absolute Lemonade

$5 Mimosas $5 Car Bombs

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

Shoot to Thrill (6:30pm; Free; AC/DC Tribute)

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• 16 NC brews on tap • 8 big screen TV’s • Sports packages

Dung Beatles (6pm; $2-$9; Beatles Tribute)

—Airlie Gardens, 300 Airlie Rd.; 910-798-7700

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

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

—Greenfield Lake, 1941 Amphitheater Dr.

$2.50 PBR 16oz cans $3.50 Sam Seasonal and Hoppyum IPA draft $5 Redbull and Vodka 1/2 price wings Live music from Josh Solomon $2.75 Michelob Ultra $3.25 Stella $4.50 Lunazul Tequila All Floors open

Chris Robinson Brotherhood (6pm; $25-$30; Blues, Rock)

KARAOKE

w/DJ Damo, 9PM

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BREAKFAST BUFFET 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. • $4 MIMOSA’S

Eric Keely (7pm; Free; Guitarist)

—CB Boardwalk, 100 Cape Fear Blvd.

Ron & Luiss Cruise (7pm; $27; Classic)

—Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

Loosewheel Bluegrass Jam (7pm; $3)

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

Teen Yoga on the Riverwalk (7pm; Free)

—Cape Fear Yoga, 224 S. Water St. #1B

Sunday School Underground (8pm; Free)

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

Panic Attack Comedy Show (7pm; $10)

Danny K (7pm; Free; Pop, Piano, Vocals)

Dustin Ybarra (7pm, 9:30pm; $15; Comedy)

MONDAY, AUGUST 6

—2nd Base Lounge, 255 N. Front St.

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

James Jarvis (8pm; Free; Jazz)

—Bottega Art Bar, 723 N. 4th St.

Paul Sanchez (8:30pm; $5-$15; Rock) —Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.

Rocky Pleasant (9pm; Free; Country) —Pour Taproom, 201 N. Front St.

—Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St. —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

Traverse Brothership (10pm; Free; Soul)

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

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4

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

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Dustin Ybarra (7pm, 9:30pm; $15; Comedy)

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The Love Language (8:30pm; $5-$20; Indie)

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

Justin Fox & D. Morse (7:30pm; Free; Country) —Pour Taproom, 201 N. Front St.

Roy G Biv & White Noise (8pm; Free; Electro) —Palate, 1007 N. 4th St.

Rompers Burlesque Show (8pm; $10-$15)

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St; 910-763-2223 —Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.

Alexis Raeana & Kyng Bea (9pm; Free; Piano) —Tails Piano Bar, 115 S. Front St.

Of Tomorrow & More (9pm; Free; Funk) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

Funk vs. Bluegrass (9pm; Free) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

Armadilla Orbits (9:30pm; Free; Indie Rock) —Satellite Bar, 120 Greenfield St.

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—The Calico Room, 115 N. 2nd St.

DJ Battle On The Patio (8pm; Free)

—Tails Piano Bar, 115 S. Front. St.; 910-399-6428

Deadline every Thurs., noon!

—Greenfield Lake, 1941 Amphitheater Dr.

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

Alexis Raeana & Kyng Bea (9pm; Free; Piano)

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Mary Chapin Carpenter (5pm; $45-$75; Blues)

Open Mic Night (7pm; $3)

—Yacht Basin Eatery, 122 Yacht Basin Dr.

Goose (10pm; Free; Funk, Folk)

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—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

Soul-R Fusion (7pm; Free; R&B, Blues)

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Zion Rootz (3pm; Free; Reggae)

Levels + Reflect Refine (6pm; Free; Metal)

Wax Imperials & More (9pm; $7; Rock)

Friday & Saturday __________________________

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

—Beau Rivage Golf Club, 649 Rivage Promenade; 910-612-8757

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TRIVIA

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5

—Goodfellas Nite Life,122 Princess St. —Tails Piano Bar, 115 S. Front. St.; 910-399-6428

The Pump Class (6:30pm; $10; Dance)

—Stilletto Fit Studio, 6620 Gordon Rd., Suite K

Comedy & Music Open Mic (8pm; Free)

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

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7

Benny Hill & Al DiMarco (6pm; Free; Jazz)

— Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd

Family Night (6:30pm; Free)

—CB Boardwalk, 100 Cape Fear Blvd.

Drum Circle w/ Ron (7:30pm; Free)

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

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 Wine Tasting (5pm; Free)

—Sweet ‘n Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavillion Place

Open Mic Night (6pm; Free)

—Tidal Creek Co-op, 5329 Oleander Dr.

Improv Comedy (7pm; $3)

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

James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz)

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

The Jillettes (7pm; $3; Beach Music)

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

Al DiMarco (7pm; Free; Keyboard, Accordion) —Platypus & Gnome, 9 S. Front St.

Odd Elbow (7pm; $5; Indie Rock)

—Gravity Records, 612 Castle St.

The Jared Show (8pm; Free; Hip-Hop)

—Burnt Mill Creek Billiards, 2101 Market St. #7

Improv Wednesday (8pm; $3)

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

Singer/Songwriter Circle (9pm; Free) —Bottega Art Bar, 723 N. 4th St.

Brewtal & Friends (10pm; Free; Funk)

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

30 Seconds Rocks Trivia (8pm; Free)

—Kickback Jack’s, 418 S. College Rd.

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WHIMSICAL GRAVITY:

Elizabeth Darrow embraces spontaneity and curiosity in her new exhibition ‘Fresh Take’

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away from her role as a painter. In Darrow’s studio, the word “collage” has nothing to do with pictures torn from discarded magazines.

Instead, she reshapes isolated elements of her finished paintings to create entirely new pieces. The end result looks much more like a painting than an assemblage of paper.

BY: JAMES MCCREA

here are painters who pore over landscapes and portraits with careful attention to detail in pursuit of capturing reality with their brushstrokes. Conversely, some artists disregard reality entirely and choose to represent something that doesn’t exist—or more often, something abstract that cannot be represented at all. Both paths can lead to an understanding all their own, whether inspiration comes from something real or something imagined. For some artists, there’s more to be found in the process itself rather than anything else. Elizabeth Darrow is such an artist; she describes her work as “journeys of discovery,” wherein she loses herself in the act of creation.

“The act of making art, immersing myself in the process, was the most compelling thing,” she exclaims. “To bring something to life that hadn’t been there before was exciting, so I just kept doing it until it became a way of life for me.”

With over 20 exhibitions under her belt, along with an armada of group shows and invitationals, it’s safe to assume Darrow has never lost touch with inspiring excitement.

What began in childhood as paint-by-numbers, Darrow continued taking art classes in high school until she majored in painting at Oberlin College. But she didn’t immediately settle for her processual approach out of the gate. Darrow tried numerous methods throughout the years, amassing a wealth of prowess and experience in the process.

“I’ve experimented with many ways of working, many approaches to painting,” she elaborates. “For a time in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, I painted in a photo-realist style. Although I liked the results, the pro-

“The collages have a painterly quality since they originated with paint, but they’re actually scraps of paper,” Darrow explains.

“There’s very little paint in the collages.

Mostly, I’ve generated [them] by making color copies of random brush strokes or previous collages of mine, which I then cut up and reassemble.”

cess itself was tedious and not very exciting. I thought, If I’m going to do this, I want to enjoy doing it. So I opted for a different approach—something more organic and full of surprises.”

Darrow’s exhibit, “Fresh Take,” is a display of her newest surprises. A range of large canvas paintings and small paper collages line the walls, and populate Art in Bloom Gallery with whimsical figures, scenes of youthful fantasy, and curious abstractions. Despite the range of imagery, most pieces were born from the same process. Rather than seeking out specific images, Darrow allows them to emerge from the process of painting itself.

“I began with layering gestural stokes of paint until they suggested something,” she explains. “More often than not a face would appear. I’d develop it into a figure and the

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ART JOURNEY: Elizabeth Darrow embraces the subconscious, allowing nature and abstracted emotions to surface in her paintings. Photo by Melva Calder

piece would take off. I began introducing animals, houses, cars—the kind of images a kid would paint because that’s what came to mind. On first glance, the images may appear whimsical, but they seem deeper than that to me. They seem to be about relationships, connections, reciprocity, harmony.”

Many of Darrow’s paintings evoke a sense of youthful innocence, underscored by a seemingly imperceptible yet resounding gravity. Take “Fly Away,” for instance, which portrays a young girl with arms outstretched in the act of releasing a bluebird. Gently rolling purple hills stand out against a swiftly darkening red sky, and push both the bright sky-blue bird and pink-clad girl into the forefront. Darrow’s handiwork manifests as wild sgraffito lines lend texture and movement to an otherwise gentle image.

“The Temptress” shows a similar-looking women offering an apple to a jet-black horse. Gone are the rolling hills, replaced by a blur of blues, blacks and greens to evoke a deep forest. Delicate specks of neon streak and flitter across the canvas in purple, magenta and yellow, and bring to mind the sudden movements of pixies.

The haze of movement stands out starkly against the deep blackness of the horse, compared to the softer-toned woman, almost forming a barrier between two figures standing next to one another.

“Many of my collages feature figures as well,” she remarks. “But, in this group of collages, I was trying to create pieces that were completely abstract, that would stand on their own as visually interesting without actually depicting anything—like a piece of music, a song without words. I’m playing with color, movement, balance, and design.”

Darrow’s abstracts conjure emotional equivocations. At first glance, “Benediction” is a color-field painting composed of intermingling reds and yellows, topped by a strip of blue paint. But a closer look reveals tiny handprints in the paint. Further examination exposes hidden shapes and begging viewers to lose themselves in the texture of the painterly ensemble.

“Fresh Take” will run from Friday, August 3 until August 24. The opening reception will feature one of Darrow’s pieces to be raffled, with proceeds going to Adopt-an-Angel Animal Rescue. Refreshments will be served and live music will be played.

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New art by Elizabeth Darrow Art in Bloom Gallery 210 Princess St. In this way, Darrow seems a spiritual de- August 3, 6-8 p.m. scendent of Henri Rousseau, reborn in the www.elizabethdarrowart.com age of abstract-expressionism. But this is www.aibgallery.com merely one aspect of her work. Recent pieces see her abandoning figures in favor of encompassing abstraction, as well as stepping

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Once again, rather than seeking sources of artistic inspiration, Darrow finds them buried deep within the task of artmaking. Even though she manipulates her own paintings in the process, Darrow avoids copying herself.

Her abstractions are far cries from the soft, pleasant characters and gentle movement of her figural work. She replaces the elements with complex arrangements of colors and textures. Even if a few tiny people pop up in her abstract work, they are drowned out by an ocean of textural movement.

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REVENGE FANTASY:

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‘Equalizer 2’ should have been average but exceeded expectations

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BY: ANGHUS

here are times when two movies will come out close to one another and serve as a salient example of something you already knew to be true.

There are actors and there are movie stars. There are actors who can be movie stars, but not all movie stars are actors.

Take last week’s “Die Hard”-inspired debacle “Skyscraper,” starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. It was a terrible movie, hampered by downright horrible acting from a lead who is very charismatic but has the emotional depth of a two-dimensional thimble. “Equalizer 2” doesn’t have that problem because Denzel Washington is an actor and a movie star who has made a career of saving mediocre movies.

Denzel Washington might be the best actor working today. Every film he appears in usually ends up interesting in spite of so many factors working against it. I think the second film in the “Equalizer” series could have been decent with another lead actor, but with Denzel it ends up being better. He plays Robert McCall, the kind of hardened, world-weary loner that perfectly suits his intensity. In the past, Robert had been a blunt instrument for the CIA. Some personal tragedy helped change his perspective, and now he’s using his skills to help make things right for people who have been wronged.

Robert spends his days as a Lyft driver, transporting people around New York City, learning their stories and at times finding ways to help them. Sometimes it’s doing research for an old man who is trying to rediscover his past. Other times it involves beating the holy hell out of some date-rape prone Wall Street assholes.

Director Antoine Fuqua (“Training Day”) does a nice job with a premise of a character going from a reluctant soldier for justice to a guy looking for more opportunities to help balance the scales.

Structurally, the film meanders through the first act and sets up Robert’s world but does not advance the plot in a traditional sense. A lot of it feels episodic, like the segment of a good TV show.

Eventually, the plot gets rolling. One of Robert’s only friends from his old life is killed under mysterious circumstances,

SAVED BY DENZEL: Denzel Washington’s seasoned acting chops saves ‘Equalizer’ series from being merely average. Photo courtesy of Columbia Pictures

which forces him to dig through a cluttered past to discover who wanted her dead and why. The audience is treated to a number of scenes to lead us to a conclusion that anyone with an IQ higher than 80 will have already predicted. It might be the least surprising reveal since discovering Stellan Skarsgard was the killer in every movie he has ever appeared in! He’s always the killer. Even in movies where there is no killer, he is the killer. Even “Mama Mia! Here We Go Again.”

It should have been a very average experience. However, “Equalizer 2” exceeds expectations because of Denzel. There’s really no other way of saying it; he makes every scene watchable and manages to inject life into scenes that could easily devolve into cliché ridden nonsense. The motivation for his revenge arc is such a pointless, thinly written excuse to get him on a mad killing spree. Yet, it works because he has the raw intensity to bring heat to the scenario. It’s amazing how many gaps Denzel is capable of filling.

The movie is filled out with a lot of average talent and subplots. Maybe it’s because Denzel shines so brightly, everyone else seems dim in comparison. As a franchise, “Equalizer” has managed to deliver two perfectly perfunctory installments that haven’t felt like a complete waste of time.

I had a strange feeling as I watched the story unfold about a principled man willing to get his hands dirty to help make things right—to beat up abusers, sexual

predators and unprincipled government rogues, whose only master is the almighty dollar. It was kind of refreshing to see a good guy beat the living shit out of the bad ones. Maybe it’s the acerbic state we’re currently forced to deal with everyday, but the idea of a good guy who cuts through the bullshit and powerslams the assholes of the world felt like a revenge fantasy I could support.

DETAILS: Equalizer 2

Rated R Directed by Antoine Fuqua Starring Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Ashton Sanders

Through Aug. 3 (additional 4 p.m. screening on Aug. 3): “First Reformed” is from writer-director Paul Schrader (“Taxi Driver”; “Affliction”)—a gripping crisis-offaith thriller that is at once personal and political. The first “Reformed” follows Reverend Ernst Toller (Ethan Hawke), a solitary, middle-aged parish pastor at a small Dutch Reform church in upstate New York.

When a pregnant parishioner (Amanda Seyfried) asks Reverend Toller to counsel her husband, a radical environmentalist, the clergyman must reflect on his own tormented past, and equally forlorn future, until he finds redemption in an act of grandiose violence.

Aug. 6-8 (additional 4 p.m. screening on Aug. 8): “On Chesil Beach” is adapted from Ian McEwan’s bestselling novel, which features a spectacularly warm performance

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MADE OF STEEL:

Six women take the stage to portray iconic roles in Thalian Association’s ‘Steel Magnolias’

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BY: SHEA CARVER

nly a handful of movies exist that can cause me to do the ugly cry. You know the one: a body-heaving, head-shaking, waterfall-pouring-from-the-eyes breakdown that leaves emotional exhaustion in its wake.

“Beaches,” “Terms of Endearment” and “Steel Magnolias” top the list.

Before it was a 1989 hit movie, with a cast of heavy-hitting icons—Dolly Parton, Olympia Dukakis, Daryl Hannah, Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine, and Julia Roberts—“Steel Magnolias” was a play written by Robert Harling in 1987, based on his own sister’s death. The show takes place in the fictitious small-town of Chinquapin Parish, Louisiana—also modeled on where Harling was reared. Six women share their stories of wedding bliss, health crises, grandbabies, and death—all of life’s triumphs and trials that test humankind and strengthen friendships.

The show will come to Cape Fear Academy this week, thanks to Thalian Association. Local actress and singer Heather Setzler will make her solo directing debut (she directed “The Last Five Years” last year with her husband Jason Aycock). While scheduling and working with set and costume designers has been a learning experience, getting to the heart of characters has been the driving force of the show.

“The cast brought their own styles to day one of rehearsal,” she praises of Debra Gillingham as Clairee, Heather Lindquist-Bull as Annelle, Elizabeth Michaels as M’lynn, Michelle Braxton as Truvy, Courtney Poland Rickert as Shelby, and Chris Miller as the ornery Ouiser. “We all agreed we wanted to respect the content and characters that are so well-known but not try to mimic the performances in the movie. The spirit of the show remains the same, but each woman brings her unique experiences to the stage.”

Unlike the movie, the play is set entirely in Truvy’s hair salon. Ben Fancy has created a carport façade where the business is located in Truvy’s home—complete with vintage salon chairs and wig heads for set dressing. Two recent Cape Fear Academy graduates have helped him construct it and will run the soundboard throughout the six-day run of show.

“Lance Howell is designing hair, so he’ll work his magic to give us plenty of fabulous ‘80s styles,” Setzler tells. “Much of the dialogue is the same. So, rest assured, all those quotable lines—‘My colors are blush and bashful,’ ‘I’m not crazy; I’ve just been in a very bad mood for 40 years!’—are still there!”

And the real heart of the show is more than ever apparent: the bond between the six women and their struggles. “They are very real people, with very real senses of humor and an immense strength about some of life’s hardest experienc-

es,” Setzler tells. “They laugh and cry together, fight with each other but the love is always there. That’s how it’s been with women from the beginning of time and how it will remain.”

that I think anyone can identify with throughout various times in their lives.

CPR: I think she gives the audience someone to root for. It’s no secret that Shelby has gone through some difficult times in her life well before the play starts, and she continues to experience some difficulties throughout the play. However, her positive attitude and love of life is apparent and will melt the audience’s heart.

encore interviewed some of the cast members about their characters to learn more about what they’re bringing to the stage. encore (e): Who are you playing and how do you prepare to enact a role that has been iconically portrayed?

Heather Lindquist-Bull (HLB): I am Annelle Dupuy-DeSoto, Truvy’s beauty shop assistant. For me, preparation for any role is most about studying the character (their backstory, personality attributes, the reasons behind the choices they make, and their interactions with other characters), not another actor’s interpretation of the character. For this role, I had to strip away my concern for people’s expectations, which could be overwhelming, in order to focus on embracing real women for whom these characters were modeled.

Debra Gillingham (DG): I haven’t seen the movie in many, many years and don’t plan to any time soon. Besides the film and the stage play are totally different. What works so beautifully with the stage play is it is just six women in Truvy’s shop. The audience doesn’t see male actors like in the film, and they don’t physically travel to different locations. It is up to us to create the other characters and places.

My clues to portraying such a colorful character is to keep studying the script. The clues are all there in Mr. Harling’s spectacular writing; not just Clairee’s words but those of the other characters. It gives me eyes into how Clairee sees life and how the others see Clairee and her life.

It’s all about the relationships between these very different six women and how their relationships with their own families, their jobs, their many interests and hobbies affect them.

Michelle Braxton (MB): I believe Truvy’s ability to connect with her friends and neighbors makes her so lovable. She has an insatiable way of always seeing the bright side of life!

Courtney Poland Rickert (CPR): I started by watching the movie to get an idea of what audiences will be expecting. I by no means want to recreate Julia Roberts’ exact portrayal of Shelby, but it did give me a basis for who Shelby is and how she interacts with the other characters.

From there, I began diving into the script and started exploring Shelby’s multidimensional personality. Throughout the rehearsal process I have played around with levels of sarcasm, heart, humor, and compassion in order to find the right combination for this character. Heather’s approach to directing through allowing us to do

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LADIES MADE OF STEEL: Heather LindquistBull, Debra Gillingham, Michelle Braxton, Chris Miller, and Elizabeth Michaels will star in the upcoming production from Thalian Association.

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what feels natural, while also providing needed structure and guidance, has allowed me to feel both free and supported throughout this process. encore: What do you love most about your character?

CPR: I love Shelby is charming and sweet, but also fierce and unafraid to speak her mind and stand up for what she believes in. Shelby refuses to be told that she can’t do something.

DG: I love how Clairee is always on a mission. Having been the wife of a mayor, she is used to hectic schedules and being a mover and a shaker. She is very accepting of others, no matter their faults. I also love that she celebrates her marriage to Lloyd, even though she is a woman recently widowed who is trying to find her way in a new world; she finds out that she is a lot stronger than she thought she was ... and able to be much more independent than she thought she could be.

HLB: I love Annelle’s fortitude, which is true about all the characters. She keeps her heart open to giving and receiving kindness and love always, regardless of her circumstances. She maintains her sense of wonder and is hopeful and trusting even when she feels “totally alone”.

She finds strength within herself, through friendship and faith, to push through heartbreak, fear and uncertainty realizing that she has “something to offer,” in her words.

MB: I adore Truvy’s curiosity and peacemaking skills.

MB: I believe Truvy’s ability to connect with her friends and neighbors makes her so lovable. She has an insatiable way of always seeing the bright side of life!

DG: Clairee doesn’t mince words; she says what she thinks. But she does so with a dry sense of humor and a big heart. e: What are you bringing to the role that seems new or fresh?

HLB: In the role of Annelle, I’ve been mindful to find balance between my interpretation and maintaining the integrity of the character. Because this play was inspired by real women and events, it’s important to me that my portrayal be realistic and not a caricature. Though, I do bring my own personal and acting experience into any role, I try most to channel the character’s personality. For my performance as Annelle, I am creating mannerisms that I believe are inherent to her character. However, I am also mindful of the need for them to evolve as her character does.

DG: I’m enjoying the rapid-fire dialogue between these women—it really keeps me on my toes.

CPR: Well, the play starts on Shelby’s wedding day, and it just so happens I got married three months ago, so I feel I am able to accurately portray the feelings of a bride on her wedding day.

Overall, I really identify with Shelby’s personality, as well as her life experiences (apart from the chronic sickness). I am excited to hopefully bring a level of authenticity to the character that will have audience members feeling like they are actually watching Shelby experience the joys and struggles of real life.

DETAILS:

Steel Magnolias

Aug. 3-12, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.

Cape Fear Academy’s Erin E. McNeil Center • 3900 S. College Rd. HLB: Annelle’s humanity, vulnerability, and desire to be a part of something greater than herself Tickets: $15-$25 are relatable and accessible. She is determined www.thalian.org e: How does she connect most with audiences in your opinion?

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WHEN ART AND SCIENCE COLLIDE: ‘Picasso at the Lapin Agile’ is more relevant now than any time in recent history

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trying to do it justice!”

BY: SHEA CARVER

t’s as tough to be a successful comedian as it is a successful genius. When the two crossover simultaneously, magic happens.

No one’s berating jokes ‘til they’re dead in the water; instead, philosophical renderings become the modus operandi to cull laughter that’s as thoughtful and mind-feeding as it is gut-wrenching. Not many can tackle such a tough combination, but Steve Martin seems to do so quite beautifully.

While most folks recognize the “Saturday Night Live” alum and Hollywood moviestar for his onscreen physical comedy, his music (he is a prolific banjo player) and writings (novellas, plays and magazine essays) show him as a multi-faceted thinker that goes beyond mere entertainment.

And, really, isn’t smart comedy the best kind?

His first play, “Picasso at the Lapin Agile,” was written and performed in the early ‘90s. It follows two geniuses, Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso, before they discovered and created their best works (the theory of relativity and the painting of “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon”).

They meet up at a Parisian bar, Lapin Agile (Nimble Rabbit), and endure long conversations about their work, how to value talent and understand sacrifice, all the while illuminating their personalities—faults and all—with a multitude of characters venturing in and out of the watering hole.

It’s the third time the show has been staged in Wilmington, according to Big Dawg Productions’ artistic director, Steve Vernon. Vernon added the show to the current season because of its fun, oddly eccentric connection to the next show of the season, “Agnes of God.” “‘Picasso...’ explores the tension between art and science, and to what degree each have affected the 20th century,” Vernon tells. “‘Agnes of God’ looks at the tension between science and faith.”

Vernon reached out to local director Nick Smith, who hasn’t overseen a production since 2014’s “Romantic Comedy” (Smith has married and started a family in the meantime). As it turns out, Smith was on the verge of hosting “Picasso...” at the Browncoat Pub and Theatre, which he oversaw before it shuttered over a year ago.

“I was really tickled when I found out Steve was bringing it to Big Dawg and I might have another crack at it,” Smith tells. “I like the playful absurdity it has. The show asks you to accept a lot of random things and doesn’t apologize for them, which for me is a lot of fun.” “[Nick’s] got a great sense of the absurd,

BARFLIES: Amanda Young as Germaine, J. Robert Raines as Picasso, Grant Hedrick as Freddy, Kenny Rosander as Einstein. Photo by Nick Smith

which is needed when approaching a play like Mr. Martin has written,” Vernon adds.

The farce of the show is what most will walk away connecting with, according to Vernon and Smith. Audiences do not have to be knowledgeable about either art or science to understand the show’s recurring themes.

“There’s a sense of it being grounded,” Vernon tells, “so it’s not like ‘Waiting for Godot.’

The humor is smart, but there’s enough comedy in there that even an idiot like me can find plenty to laugh at!”

Smith has focused on its surrealism, especially moments where the fourth wall is broken between the leads and audience. The actors don’t only talk to the audience, they walk around and interact with them. Playing Picasso will be J. Robert Raines, and Kenny Rosander will take on Einstein.

“There’s a perfect, precarious mix between being utterly charming and arrogant that [Kenny’s] pulling off so well,” Smith tells. “Plus, with his mustache and accent, he makes Einstein adorable.

Raines is relatively new to town. Yet, he’s already leaving marks of impression upon the theatre scene. “He blew me away at his audition,” Smith praises. “He gives a real ‘force of nature’ quality to Picasso, and the minute he first walks in, he owns the room.”

The actor has taken the role seriously through research. He has studied the world Picasso inhabited and also the paradigm through which he viewed it—from his socio-economic status, to education level, contemporaries, rivalries, and more.

“Context affects the character at the moment of time in the play,” Raines tells, “and how those factors fit into the framework of the show’s motifs. Picasso’s motives were relatively wellknown, so trying to find the context for the show became an interesting puzzle to solve. Honestly, his life and world-vision is so large, I’m just

Raines has tapped into all the nuances Martin’s penned to create a full person. Anyone who has ever studied the painter knows of his narcissism, including sexist and misogynistic attitudes. In fact women he dated or bedded often committed suicide while being his muse—not to mention family members.

His own granddaughter, Marina Picasso,wrote in her 2001 memoir, “Picasso: My Grandfather”: “He needed blood to sign each of his paintings: my father’s blood, my brother’s, my mother’s, my grandmother’s, and mine. He needed the blood of those who loved him.”

However, Raines merely playing the artist as an ego maniac only scratches the surface; what lies underneath is often fear and uncertainty, alongside hope to feed creative expression. “You get to his ambition and vision, with the internal emotions holding the latticework together,” Raines says. “Getting to shift to these different beats is almost like an exhilarating emotional whiplash—like riding a rollercoaster where the lap bar is jiggling, threatening to open and throw you out, but it only makes the risk more delicious. It’s an absolute blast.”

The players who turned art and science on its heels in the 20th century are a smaller part of the larger whole of Martin’s play. The show touches on the magnitude of how the two subjects are interdisciplinary to humankind’s growth thereafter the show’s setting in 1904.

“It’s incredibly relevant right now,” Vernon tells. “We’ve seen such a backlash against both science and art in our country—between many of the anti-science decisions of our current “government’ and people going after creatives because of their views (like the James Gunn situation). It’s just a perilous time for those fields. But they’re the most important things we have. Science helps us understand our world; art helps us understand ourselves. They’re the only way out of this mess. I think it’s good to take some time to celebrate two of the absolute pillars of each in Picasso and Einstein.”

DETAILS:

Picasso at the Lapin Agile

Aug. 2-5, 9-12 and 16-19, 8 p.m., or Sun., 3 p.m.

Tickets: $18-$25 Cape Fear Playhouse • 613 Castle St. www.bigdawgproductions.org

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Sunset Boulevard

Aug. 1-5, 10-12, 17-19, 8 p.m., or Sun., 3 p.m.

Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut St. (910) 632-2285 • www.thalianhall.org Tickets: $27-$32

Based on the Billy Wilder film, shots ring out in the night and a man’s body floats in a swimming pool...

So begins this classic noir tale of faded glory, thwarted ambition, and obsessive love, brought thrillingly to life by Andrew Lloyd Webber’s lush, evocative score. After a chance encounter, down on his luck screenwriter Joe Gillis is easily seduced into the luxurious world of silent film star Norma Desmond.

Years past her prime and long out of work, Norma clings to her glamourous past, her illusions carefully tended by her devoted servant, Max. But what will happen to Norma’s fragile world when it crashes into the harsh realities of show business? Or when Joe finally finds a life of his own? (Pictured below: Stuart Pike; photo by Belinda Bizic Keller)

Memories, Molasses & More

Fri.-Sat. only, Aug. 3-28, 6 p.m.

TheatreNOW • 19 S. 10th St. (910) 399-3669 www.theatrewilmington.com

Tickets: $18-$42

August’s dinner show will feature a cookbook play by Peggy Price and adapted for the stage by TheatreNOW artistic director Zach Hanner. The show is based upon original stories and food celebrating all the good (and some bad) of being a Southern woman. Ticket includes three-course meal prepared by Denise Gordon; show only tickets available.

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138 South Front Street, Downtown Reservations Encouraged 910.251.0433 www.littledipperfondue.com

Book your next bridal or baby shower in our private space Dinner Tues - Sun starting at 5pm, Weekend Lunch from 11:30am-2:30pm

• Smoked Wings • Chicharrones • Frito Pie • Brisket • Pulled Pork • Ribs • Smoked Chicken • Assorted Yummy Sides

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Be sure, that our food is entirely made of 100% Texas awesomeness!

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Let us help you find balance,

wellness and serenity for healthy living

• Fresh pressed juices • Custom blended smoothies • Variety of teas • Amazing salads • Miracle skin relief (founder Victoria’s creation) • Handmade soaps, bath gels and body lotions • Fresh herbs & seeds • Organic kitchen items • And so much more

Our products are ha ndcraf ted, free from chemicals , synthetics, parabens, glycol and sodium laurel sulfat es.

Offering a wide variety of wellness options to complete your journey: •REIKI •HYPNOTHERAPY •HEALTH COACHING •NEURO-LINGUIST PROGRAMMING •MEDITATION •PRIVATE YOGA SESSIONS 317 N Front St (located in The Cotton Exchange) | (910) 343-1374 | www.miracleskinrelief.com encore | august 1 - august 7, 2018 | www.encorepub.com 23

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sunsets. As a Casual American Grill and Oyster Bar, Elijah’s offers everything from fresh local seafood and shellfish to pastas, sandwiches, and Certified Angus Beef selections.

We offer half-priced oysters from 4-6 every Wednesday & live music with our Sunday Brunch from 11-3. Whether you are just looking for a great meal & incredible scenery, or a large event space for hundreds of people, Elijah’s is the place to be.

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

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

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■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com CAM CAFÉ CAM Café, located within the CAM delivers delightful surprises using fresh, local ingredients. The café serves lunch with seasonal options Tuesday through Saturday, inspired “small plates” on Thursday nights, an elegant yet approachable dinner on Thursday and brunch every Sunday. Look for a combination of fresh, regular menu items along with daily specials. As part of dining in an inspiring setting, the galleries are open during CAM Café hours which makes it the perfect destination to enjoy art of the plate along with the art of the museum. 3201 S 17th St. (910) 777-2363.

■ SERVING LUNCH, BRUNCH & DINNER: Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 2 pm; Thursday evening, 5pm-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.camcafe.org 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

HOLIDAY INN RESORT Oceans Restaurant located in this oceanfront resort is a wonderful find. This is the perfect place to enjoy a fresh Seafood & Steak dinner while dinning outside overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Chef Eric invites you to experience his daily specials in this magnificent setting. (910) 256-2231.

1706 N. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach.

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

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

Downstairs at JohnnyLukes KitchenBar pair your beer or wine with our Parmesan Crusted Pork Chop, Chicken Pot Pie, Ribeye, or one of our many main entrees and sharable plates. Or, join us upstairs at JL’s Loft and pair a beer with one of our multiple burgers, JL’s roast beef sandwich, meatball sandwich, or one of our many appetizers (we recommend both!). So next time you are looking for a new and exciting restaurant in Wilmington, NC where you can experience both great craft beer and amazing food, be sure to head over to JohnnyLukes KitchenBar and JL’s Loft! 5500 Market Street, Suite 130. (910)-769-1798 ■ OPEN: JohnnyLukes KitchenBar: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 10pm; JL’s Loft: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.johnnylukeskb.com KURE BEACH DINER George and Frankie Turner opened the Kure Beach Diner in 2012. Once located beside the old 1923 Kure Beach Pier, once Hurrican Hazel wiped out the two-story building, the pier house tackle shop moved across the lane and housed the Seaside Café. The stories of the original days and of the beach in a bygone era are still told on the Kure Beach Diner’s walls, which today is known for some of the best grits and hushpuppies around. The laidback local joint prides itself on its old-school vibe, serving American food from morning to night. 101 K Ave, Kure Beach, (910) 458-8778 ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER: Breakfast is served 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. daily. Lunch and dinner are served 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Kure Beach ■ WEBSITE: wwwfacebook.com/Kure-Beach-Diner-276729072381968 THE LAZY PIRATE The Lazy Pirate is a place where the food will hold your tastebuds down and tickle them silly, as drinks flow like an ice cold river. The menu is delicious—not pretentious.

After having an ice-cold beverage—virgin or not—you can start a culinary safari with one of our delicious homemade appetizers. The epicurean’s adventure will continue with a main entree, ranging from stacked juicy burgers to fresh seafood, as well as exquisite specialty items. The diner’s last stop on this tantalizing trip, which is literally the icing on the cake, will come with a plethora of scrumptious homemade desserts only Willy Wonka could match. It’s all to be enjoyed inside or in our outside courtyard, where games and activities will make you feel like a kids again!

701 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, 458-5299 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: Open Monday through Thursday, 5-10 p.m., and Friday through Sunday, noon - 11 p.m. through April 30, 2018.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Pleasure Island ■ WEBSITE: www.lazypiratesportsgrill.com ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com NICHE Niche Kitchen and Bar features an eclectic menu, a large wine list, and a warm and inviting atmosphere. Close to Carolina Beach, Niche has a great selection of dishes from land to sea. All dishes are cooked to order, and Sundays features a great brunch menu!

Niche’s heated covered patio is perfect for anytime of the year and great for large parties. And their bar has a great assortment of wines, even offered half off by the glass on Tuesdays-Thursdays. Open Tues. - Sun. 11 a.m.

- 10 p.m. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 910-399-4701.

■ OPEN LUNCH AND DINNER: Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.nichewilmington.com PINE VALLEY MARKET Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher.

Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com ROADHOUSE OF WILMINGTON Roadhouse is an American-style restaurant and focuses on homemade, classic dishes, cooked to order, using fresh ingredients. They are located at in the old Saltworks building on Wrightsville Avenue and open at 8:00 a.m. for breakfast and lunch, and 5:00 p.m. for dinner. Breakfast is served 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., lunch from 11:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Look for daily specials and other important information online at www.facebook.com/roadhousewilmington, or call (910) 765-1103. Please, no reservations.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: 8 a.m. breakfast and lunch; 5 p.m. dinner ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: facebook.com/roadhousewilmington SPOONFED KITCHEN & BAKE SHOP Newly opened Spoonfed Kitchen & Bake Shop is bringing their love for great food and customer service to Wilmington! Spoonfed Kitchen & Bake Shop specializes in creating wholesome, delightful foods to feed your lifestyle. Please join us in our cafe for breakfast, lunch & weekend brunch.

We offer coffee & pastries, great foods to go from our deli & freezer cases (appetizers, salads, entrees & sides), bakery items (scones, cinnamon rolls, cookies, brownies, pies & more), gluten-free bakery items, and specialty market, cheeses & beverage. Catering is also available for all budets from personal to corporate to events. #feedyourlifestyle. 1930 Eastwood Road, Suite 105, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 679-8881. Open Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sat. - Sun. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ SERVING BRUNCH: Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.spoonfedkitchen.com THE TROLLY STOP Trolly Stop Grill and Catering is a four store franchise in North Carolina. Trolly Stop Hotdogs opened in Wrightsville Beach in 1976. That store name has never changed.

Since the Wrightsville Beach store, the newer stores sell hotdogs, hamburgers, beef and chicken cheese steaks, fries, hand dipped ice cream, milk shakes, floats and more.

Our types of dogs are: Southern (Trolly Dog, beef and pork), Northern (all beef), Smoke Sausage (pork), Fat Free (turkey), Veggie (soy). Voted Best Hot Dog in Wilmington for decades.

Check our website trollystophotdogs.com for hours of operations, specific store offerings and telephone numbers, or contact Rick Coombs, 910-297-8416, rtrollystop@ aol.com We offer catering serving 25-1000 people. Franchises available ■ 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 HIBACHI TO GO Hibachi To Go is a locally owned, family business serving only the freshest ingredients with three locations. We invite you to try our menu items at either our Hampstead drivethru location, where you can walk-up, take-out, or call in and pick up your meal or our Ogden location with dine-in or take-out options. Our new Wilmington location (894 South Kerr Avenue) offers dine-in, take-out or drive-thru service.

We’re convenient for lunch and dinner. Open 7 days 11 am - 9 pm. Our popular Daily Lunch Specials are featured Monday-Saturday for $4.99 with selections from our most popular menu items! We always have fresh seafood selections at Hibachi To Go, like delicious hand peeled shrimp, fresh local flounder and always a fresh catch fillet in-house.

We scratch make every item on our menu daily. We offer your favorite hibachi meals and some of our originals like our pineapple won tons. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for the most up to date information on Hibachi To Go. Always fresh, great food at a super good price. Hampstead Phone: 910.270.9200. • Ogden Phone: 910.791.7800 Wilmington Phone: 910-833-8841 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open 7 days 11am-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, N. Wilmington, Hampstead ■ WEBSITE: www.hibachitogo.com INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport

you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest. Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com NIKKI’S FRESH GOURMET For more than a decade, Nikki’s downtown has served diners the best in sushi. With freshly crafted ingredients making up their rolls, sushi and sashimi, a taste of innovation comes with every order. Daily they offer specialty rolls specific to the Front Street location, such as the My Yoshi, K-Town and Crunchy Eel rolls. But for less adventurous diners looking for options beyond sushi, Nikki’s serves an array of sandwiches, wraps and gyros, too.

They also make it a point to host all dietary needs, omnivores, carnivores and herbivores alike. They have burgers and cheesesteaks, as well as falafal pitas and veggie wraps, as well as an extensive Japanese fare menu, such as bento boxes and tempura platters. Daily dessert and drink special are also on order. Check out their website and Facebook for more information. 16 S. Front St. (910) 771-9151.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am-

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10pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 12pm-10pm. Last call on food 15 minutes before closing.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.nikkissushibar.com/ OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAK HOUSE We have reinvented “Hibachi cuisine.” Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse is like no other. Our highly skilled chefs cook an incredible dinner while entertaining you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. We are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness. Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure we serve only the finest food products. We believe good, healthy food aids vital functions for well-being, both physically and mentally. Our menu consists of a wide range of steak, seafood, and chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill.” We also serve tastebud-tingling Japanese sushi, hand rolls, sashimi, tempura dishes, and noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Our all-youcan-eat sushie menu and daily specials can be found at www.okamisteakhouse.com! 614 S College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am2:30pm / 4-10pm; Fri., 11am-2:30pm / 4pm-11pm; Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 11am-9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.okamisteakhouse.com SZECHUAN 132 Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant is your destination! Szechuan 132 has earned the reputation as one of the finest contemporary Chinese restaurants in the Port City. Tastefully decorated with an elegant atmosphere, with an exceptional ingenious menu has deemed Szechuan 132 the best Chinese restaurant for years, hands down.

419 South College Road (in University Landing), (910)

799-1426.

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

33 S. Front St., 2nd Floor (910) 763-3172.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 Price Sushi/Appetizer Menu nightly from 5-7, until 8 on Mondays, and also 10-Midnight on Fri/Sat. Tuesday LOCALS NIGHT - 20% Dinner Entrees.

Wednesday 80S NIGHT - 80s music and menu prices.

Sundays are the best deal downtown - Specialty Sushi and Entrees are Buy One, Get One $10 Off and 1/2 price Wine Bottles. Nightly Drink Specials. Gluten-Free Menu upon request. Complimentary Birthday Dessert.

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

YOSHI Yoshi Sushi Bar and Japanese Cuisine offers something the greater Wilmington area has never seen before. We are seeking to bring true New York Style Sushi to Wilmington, with classic sushi and sashimi, as well as traditional rolls and some unique Yoshi Creations. We offer a variety

of items, including Poke Bowls and Hibachi - and we also are introducing true Japanese Ramen Bowls! Come try it today! 260 Racine Dr, Wilmington 28403 (910)799-6799 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. 12pm-11pm, Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.yoshisushibarandjapanesecuisine.com

BAGELS BEACH BAGELS Beach Bagels is the best spot for breakfast and lunch in Wilmington. Serving traditional New York Style Bagels is our speciality. We boil our bagels before baking them, which effectively sets the crust and produces a perfect bagel made with love. Don’t forget about our selection of custom sandwiches that are always made to order. Try out our breakfast options like The Heart Attack filled with Egg, Country Ham, Bacon, Sausage, and American Cheese, or the Egg-White Dun-Rite with Egg Whites, Avocado, Pepper Jack Cheese, Spinach, and Tomato. Our Boar’s Head meats & cheeses are the perfect accoutrements for assembling the perfect sandwich, every time! Check out our Cuban Chicken Lunch Sandwich, complete with Boar’s Head Chicken Breast, Ham, Swiss, Pickles, Lettuce, Mayo, and Yellow Mustard. You can also make your own! Not in the mood for a bagel? Don’t worry, we have ciabatta bread, croissants, Kaiser rolls, biscuits, wraps, salads, bowls, omelettes, and more! Make your lunch a combo for $1.50 more, and get a small drink, potato salad or chips, and a pickle spear. Visit us at 5906 Oleander Drive or 7220 Wrightsville Avenue right before the drawbridge to Wrightsville Beach. Look out for our third location, coming to Monkey Junction soon!.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.BeachBagels.biz ROUND BAGELS AND DONUT Round Bagels and Donuts features 17 varieties of New York-style bagels, baked fresh daily on site in a steam bagel oven. Round offers a wide variety of breakfast and lunch bagel sandwiches, grilled and fresh to order. Round also offers fresh-made donuts daily! Stop by Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., and on Sunday, 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Homemade bagels, cream cheeses, donuts, sandwiches, coffee and more ■ WEBSITE: www.roundbagelsanddonuts.com

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

Student meal options are $6.99, and catering options are available. University Landing, 417 S. College Road, Wilmington SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Sat., 11:45am9pm. Closed Sun. and Mon. NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net, and follow us

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on Facebook or Twitter JAMAICA HOUSE SPORTS BAR AND GRILL Jamaica House provides diners with the real taste of the island! They offer a wide variety of Caribbean dishes, such as oxtail, curry goat jerk chicken, rice and beans, steamed cabbage, beef or chicken patty, and more! Their chefs and staff are dedicated to give you a real Jamaica experience every single time you walk through the door. 2206 Carolina Beach Rd. (910) 833-8347 SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Buffet hours are Tues.

- Thurs., 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fri. and Sat., 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun., 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington

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 multicourse 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

FONDUE THE LITTLE DIPPER Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a four-course meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433.

■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; open 7 days/week seasonally, May-October ■ SERVING WEEKEND LUNCH: Sat & Sun, 11:30am2:30pm, seasonally May-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: Tuesdays on the deck, 7 – 9p.m., May-Oct ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com

GREEK SYMPOSIUM RESTAURANT AND BAR After moving to Wilmington Chef George Papanikolaou and his family opened up The Greeks in 2012 and with the support of the community was able to venture out and try something different with Symposium. Symposium is an elegant experience consisting of recipes that Chef George has collected his whole life. Many of the recipes are family recipes that have been handed down through the years, one is as old as 400 years old. With a blend of fresh local ingredients, delicious longstanding family recipes, and Authentic Greek cuisine Symposium is a restaurant that is unique in its cooking and unforgettable in the experience it offers. Everything on the menu is a mouthwatering experience from the charred octopus, to the lamb shank with papardelle pasta, to the homemade baklava and galaktoboureko! Happy Eating OPA!! Located in Mayfaire Town

Center at 890 Town Center Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405 (910) 239-9051. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily Specials ■ WEBSITE: www.symposiumnc.com

IRISH THE HARP Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to bring you and yours the most delicious Irish fare!

We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies. We are open every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends. Join us for trivia at 8:30 on Thursdays and live music on Fridays – call ahead for schedule (910) 763-1607. Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.harpwilmington.com SLAINTE IRISH PUB Slainte Irish Pub in Monkey Junction has traditional pub fare with an Irish flair. We have a large selection of Irish whiskey, and over 23 different beers on draft, and 40 different craft beers in bottles. They have a large well lit outdoor patio with a full bar also. Come have some fun! They currently do not take reservations, but promise to take care of you when you get here! 5607 Carolina Beach Rd. #100, (910) 399-3980 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11:30 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington, Monkey Junction ■ FEATURING: Irish pub grub, whiskeys, beer, wine, and fun.

■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/slaintemj HOPLITE IRISH PUB AND RESTAURANT Now in its eighth year, Hoplite Irish Pub and Restaurant is Pleasure Island’s favorite neighborhood spot for great food, gathering with friends and enjoying drinks. Their outdoor patio fills with sounds of local musicians on Fridays and Saturdays, as well as karaoke on Tuesdays and trivia on Wednesdays.

Offering reasonably priced homemade comfort-style pub grub, folks can dine on chicken salad sandwiches, Shepard’s Pie, Angus beef burgers, veggie burger, shrimp ‘n’ grits, homemade mac ‘n’ cheese balls, freshbattered onion rings, fresh-made daily desserts, and so much more. 720 N Lake Park Blvd., (910) 458-4745 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. and Fri. and Sat. until midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Pleasure Island ■ WEBSITE: www.hopliterestaurant.com

ITALIAN

ANTONIO’S Serving fresh, homemade Italian fare in midtown and south Wilmington, Antonio’s Pizza and Pasta is a familyowned restaurant which serves New York style pizza and pasta. From daily specials during lunch and dinner to a friendly waitstaff ensuring a top-notch experience,

whether dining in, taking out or getting delivery, to generous portions, the Antonio’s experience is an unforgettable one. Serving subs, salads, pizza by the slice or pie, pasta, and more, dine-in, take-out and delivery! 3501 Oleander Dr., #2, and 5120 S. College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Sun., open at 11:30 a.m.)

■ NEIGHBORHOOD DELIVERY OFFERED: Monkey Junction and near Independence Mall ■ WEBSITE: www.antoniospizzaandpasta.com THE ITALIAN BISTRO The Italian Bistro is a family-owned, full-service Italian restaurant and pizzeria located in Porters Neck. They offer a wide variety of N.Y. style thin-crust pizza and homemade Italian dishes seven days a week!

The Italian Bistro strives to bring customers a variety of homemade items made with the freshest, local ingredients.

Every pizza and entrée is made to order and served with a smile from our amazing staff.

Their warm, inviting, atmosphere is perfect for “date night” or “family night.” Let them show you why “fresh, homemade and local” is part of everything they do. 8211 Market St. (910) 686-7774 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun.brunch, 10 a.m.

- 2 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Porters Neck ■ WEBSITE: www.italianbistronc.com FAT TONY’S ITALIAN PUB Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and American influences to mold it into a unique family-friendly restaurant with a “gastropub” feel. Boasting such menu items as Veal Saltimbocca, Eggplant Parmigiana, USDA Prime Sirloin, and award-winning NY style hand-tossed pizzas, Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Their appetizers range from Blue Crab Dip to Grilled Pizzas to Lollipop Lamb Chops.

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am10 pm; 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.

SLICE OF LIFE “Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and 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/week, 365 days/year.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: Largest tequila selection in town!

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■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com FREDDIE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Freddie’s Restaurant has been serving the Pleasure Island area since 1995. While well-known for their large portions of classic Italian food, anyone who has dined at Freddie’s will recommend their staple item: a large bonein pork chop. It’s cut extra thick from the center and has become the signature dish, served in a variety of ways, such as with cherry peppers and balsamic glaze. With traditional red -and-white-checkered tablecloths, Frank Sinatra playing in the background, Freddie’s has the reputation as one of the area’s most romantic eateries.

And they’re open year-round, seven days a week at 4:30 p.m. Call for reservations for parties of five or more. 111 K Ave., (910) 458-5979 ■ SERVING DINNER: Opens daily, 4:30 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Kure Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.freddiesrestaurant.com A TASTE OF ITALY Looking for authentic Italian cuisine in the Port City?

Look no further than A Taste of Italy Deli. Brothers, Tommy and Chris Guarino, and partner Craig Berner, have been serving up breakfast, lunch, and dinner to local and visiting diners for twenty years. The recipes have been passed down from generation to generation, and after one bite you feel like you’re in your mamas’ kitchen.

Along with the hot and cold lunch menu, they also carry a large variety of deli sides and 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 8:00am-8:00pm, Saturday 8:30am-7:00pm, Sunday 9:30am-4:30pm

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.atasteofitalydeli.com ■ FEATURING: Sclafani goods, Polly-O cheese, Ferrara Torrone and much, much more!

MEXICAN LA COSTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT With three locations to serve Wilmingtonians, La Costa is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m with lunch specials. Their full dinner menu (from 3 p.m. on) offers the best in Mexican cuisine across the city. From top-sellers, like fajitas, quesadillas and burritos, to chef’s specialty items, like molcajete or borrego, a taste of familiar and exotic can be enjoyed.

All of La Costa’s pico de gallo, guacamole, salsas, chilechipotle, enchilada and burrito sauces are made in house daily. Add to it a 16-ounce margarita, which is only $4.95 on Mondays and Tuesdays at all locations, and every meal is complete.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown and Ogden ■ WEBSITE: www.lacostamexicanrestauranwilmington. com LOS PORTALES Taqueria Los Portales has been open since 2006, and serves street food from their heritage. It’s a perfect stop for diners looking for a great traditional Mexican dinner, with fast service in a family friendly atmosphere! The variety of meats used to prepare their tacos is the characteristic that sets the taqueria apart from other Mexican restaurants!

1207 S. Kerr Ave. 910-799-5255 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Daily 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Our bagels are kettle-boiled then baked; the traditional way.

2 locations to serve you 7220 Wrightsville Avenue 910-256-1222

5906 Oleander Drive 910-769-4232

Serving Breakfast and Lunch 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM every day.

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■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.taquerialostportales.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

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

Our staff strives to accommodate guests with a sense of urgency and an abundance of southern hospitality.” Cape Fear Seafood Company has been recognized by encore magazine for best seafood in 2015, as well as by Wilmington Magazine in 2015 and 2016, and Star News from 2013 through 2016. Monkey Junction: 5226 S. College Road Suite 5, 910-799-7077. Porter’s Neck: 140 Hays Lane #140, 910-681-1140. Waterford: 143 Poole Rd., Leland, NC 28451 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: 11:30am-4pm daily; Mon.-Thurs.., 4pm-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 4pm-10pm; Sun., 4pm8:30pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, north Wilmington and Leland ■ WESBITE: www.capefearseafoodcompany.com CATCH Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina. Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee, 2013 Best of Wilmington “Best Chef” winner, Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably

raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch.

Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010. Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts.

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

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

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

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

You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 762-2827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net MICHAEL’S SEAFOOD’S RESTAURANT Established in 1998, Michael’s Seafood Restaurant is locally owned and operated by Shelly McGowan and managed by her team of culinary professionals. Michael’s aspires to bring you the highest quality and freshest fin fish, shell fish, mollusks, beef, pork, poultry and produce.

Our menu consists of mainly locally grown and made from scratch items. We count on our local fishermen and farmers to supply us with seasonal, North Carolina favorites on a daily basis. Adorned walls include awards such as 3 time gold medalist at the International Seafood Chowder CookOff, Entrepreneur of the Year, Restaurant of the Year and Encores readers’ choice in Best Seafood to name a few.

1206 N. Lake Park Blvd. (910) 458-7761 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days 11 am – 9 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Carolina Beach ■ FEATURING: Award-winning chowder, local seafood and more!

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

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

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

SPECIALS: Voted Best Fine Dining 2018

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cialize 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 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ WEBSITE: www.pilothouserest.com SHUCKIN’ SHACK Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar has two locations in the Port City area. The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd. (910-458-7380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). The Shack is the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in and check out the Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Carolina Beach Hours: Mon-Sat: 11am-2am; Sun: Noon-2am, Historic Wilmington: Sun-Thurs: 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-Midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Carolina Beach and Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials. Like us on Facebook!

■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.com SOUTH BEACH GRILL South Beach Grill has served locals and guests on Wrightsville Beach since 1997 with consistent, creative cuisine—Southern-inspired and locally sourced, from the land and sea. Diners can enjoy a great burger outside on their patio for lunch or experience the unique, eclectic, regional dinners crafted by their chef. The chef’s menu highlights the bounty of fresh Carolina coastal seafood right at their front door. South Beach Grill overlooks the scenic anchorage on Banks Channel, located on beautiful Wrightsville Beach, NC, located across from the public docks at Wynn Plaza. The best sunsets on Wrightsville Beach! The restaurant is accessible by boat! Serving lunch and dinner daily. Limited reservations accepted. 100 South Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach, (910) 256-4646 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open daily, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Mondays.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Homemade, Southern-inspired fine cuisine, with the freshest ingredients, for both lunch and dinner.

■ WEBSITE: www.southbeachgrillwb.com STEAM RESTAURANT AND BAR Steam is bringing American cuisine to Wilmington using locally sourced goods and ingredients. With an extensive wine and beer selection, plenty of cocktails, indoor/outdoor seating, and beautiful views of the Cape Fear River, Steam is the area’s new go-to restaurant.

Reservations recommended. Open seven days a week!, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. 9 Estell Lee Pl, (910) 726-9226 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Dinner: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Bar: 11 a.m.-Until. Menu Bar: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.steamrestaurantilm.com

SANDWICHES HWY 55 BURGERS, SHAKES AND FRIES Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries in Wilmington—on Carolina Beach Rd.—is bringing a fresh All-American diner experience with never-frozen burgers, sliced cheesesteaks piled high on steamed hoagies, and frozen custard made in-house every day.

Founded in Eastern North Carolina in 1991, Hwy 55 reflects founder Kenney Moore’s commitment to authentic hospitality and fresh food. Lunch and dinner is grilled in an open-air kitchen, and they serve you at your table—with a smile. 6331 Carolina Beach Rd., (910) 793-6350 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday - Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. .

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Delicious burgers and homemade shakes!

■ WEBSITE: www.hwy55.com/locations/wilmington-carolina-beach-rd J. MICHAEL’S PHILLY DELI The Philly Deli celebrated their 38th anniversary in August 2017. Thier first store was located in Hanover Center—the oldest shopping center in Wilmington. Since, two more Philly Delis have been added: one at Porters Neck and one at Monkey Junction.

The Philly Deli started out by importing all of their steak meat and hoagie rolls straight from Amoroso Baking Company, located on 55th Street in downtown Philadelphia! It’s a practice they maintain to this day.

We also have a great collection of salads to choose from, including the classic chef’s salad, chicken salad, and tuna salad, all made fresh every day in our three Wilmington, NC restaurants. 8232 Market St., 3501 Oleander Dr., 609 Piner Rd. ■ OPEN: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Porters Neck, North and South Wilmington, ■ WEBSITE: https://phillydeli.com ON A ROLL Roll on into OAR—a fusion of American-Jewish-Italian deli fare, interspersed in seasonal specialties with a Southern accent.

Every customer will receive freshly made-to-order sandwiches, wraps and salads, with the freshest of ingredients, all to ensure top quality. And when the place is hopping, it is well worth the wait.

Whether choosing to dine in or take out—we deliver— On a Roll is the downtown deli to enjoy homemade grub.

Come make us your favorite! 125 Grace St., (910) 6222700 ■ SERVING LUNCH: Open Mon-Sun., 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

24-hour catering available.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: Check us out on Facebook!

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,” coowner Gena Casey says. Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 798-2913.

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

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

■ 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

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 S. College Rd. (910) 791.9393.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

TAPAS/WINE BAR THE FORTUNATE GLASS WINE BAR The Fortunate Glass is an intimate venue showcasing globally sourced wines, plus creative small plates and craft beers. The serene ambiance is created by the beautiful wall mural, elegant glass tile bar, castle rocked walls and intimate booths. There are wines from all regions, with 60 wines by the glass and 350 wines available by the bottle.

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EXTRA>>FACT OR FICTION

CARPE LIBRUM:

Review of ‘North Carolina Aviatrix Viola Gentry: The Flying Cashier‘ BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

W

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

Welcome to Carpe Librum, encore’s biweekly book column, wherein I will dissect a current title or an old book—because literature does not exist in a vacuum but emerges to participate in a larger, cultural conversation. I will feature many NC writers; however, the hope is to place the discussion in a larger context and therefore examine works around the world.

North Carolina Aviatrix Viola Gentry: The Flying Cashier

began with a visit to an ostrich farm….” would have been an awesome lede for this. Because it was on that visit to an ostrich farm, the rebellious young Viola Gentry took her first ride in an airplane—and was spanked as punishment for doing so. Bower chooses to start the story with Gentry’s birth, a time-honored biographic technique—to think of the writing as more scholarly and less sensational.

By Jennifer Bean Bower

The History Press, 192 pages

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a … woman?

Viola Gentry, an early female aviation pioneer from North Carolina, our own Wonder Woman, is the subject of a biography by Jennifer Bean Bower. Gentry took to the skies in the 1920s and fought many of the early battles for women in aviation—before even Amelia Earhart showed up. Though she has fallen into greater obscurity than Earhart, Bower has put together a beautiful biography of one of the Tar Heel State’s heroines.

In 1926 the daring aviatrix flew under the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges and secured press coverage that money can’t buy. The image of a female stunt flyer—who worked a day job as a restaurant cashier to finance her passion for flying—captivated the public and earned her the nickname “The Flying Cashier.” The press ate it up and the small-town girl from Rockingham County, North Carolina, was smart enough to capitalize on that interest. She managed to parlay it into the first official women’s endurance solo flight record.

She survived a plane crash in 1929 that killed her co-pilot and left her in recovery for more than a year. It was a harrowing time, with calls for blood donors to get tested to see if they matched her, and also a serious decline in her financial state.

Unlike many early flyers, Gentry was not wealthy but from a blue-collar background.

She had multiple barriers to overcome when pursuing her aviation dreams; obviously, the gender bar was one. In addition the expenses associated with learning to fly were very high; Lone flying lessons cost as much as two weeks wages. In a field dominated by the wealthy, her working-class background was hardly an asset. She apparently had determination, grit and enough savvy to make it come together against the odds.

Gentry’s story is fascinating. The retelling of it is sort of like pizza: It is all good—some would just be better than others.

Jennifer Bean Bower’s book is incredibly informative and very well-researched. She clearly has a background writing articles and working as a researcher. For me the story should have actually started on page 21: “It all

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The story of Gentry’s life is absolutely sensational from page to page; she just can’t be stopped! Heartbreak, lack of family support, financial disasters, sexism, even crashing her plane ... nothing stops this woman. As a researcher, Bower is awesome and the book is filled with images of Viola Gentry’s pilot’s licenses, post cards from places she lived and worked, and her publicity stills. In addition to recounting Gentry’s life, the book chronicles the changing world of America in the 20th century. Both World Wars occur, followed by the expansion and prosperity of the 1950s. Amelia Earhart disappears. How does she respond to the disappearance of her contemporary? As the world of aviation opens up and technology is refined, how does it impact the opportunities available to women in general—and her specifically? Bower ably answers such questions without getting distracted from the narrative of Gentry’s life.

In short she places Gentry’s story in the context of her time consistently. That is truly a biographer’s chief objective and all too often one that gets lost in the shuffle. But Bower clearly understands her subject and makes her a very human figure who gets up every time she gets knocked down. For women in the 20th century, it was pretty much constant, let alone women who wanted to fly airplanes.

I can’t help but wonder why Gentry’s name is not as well lauded as Earhart’s, at the very least in North Carolina? Her accomplishments were remarkable and her life was quite sensational (minus the mysterious disappearance piece). Actually, she lived well into her 90s, a ripe old age by any standard—but especially so for a thrill-seeking personality. As a feminist icon and a North Carolina heroine, she is par excellence!

Jennifer Bean Bower has performed an important and much-needed public service by bringing Viola Gentry’s story back into public dialogue. It’s a perfect read for anyone, but especially aviation buffs, NC enthusiasts and historians, young ladies looking for real-life role models, and women who have fought the good fight quietly without recognition.

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HAPPENINGS & EVENTS ACROSS WILMINGTON

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HDWM ARTISAN MARKET

Join us every Sunday until Oct. 28 along the scenic, historic Wilmington riverfront for a weekly artisan market featuring some of Wilmington’s finest artists and crafts people.

You’ll find everything from fine art to functional with a diverse assortment of painters, illustrators, woodworkers, metal workers, upscale crafts and more! Located at Riverfront Park on N. Water Street between Market and Princess from 10am-3:30pm every Sun., weather permitting. This is a City of Wilming-

ton event. Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

SUMMER FIREWORKS BY SEA

Pleasure Island summers have begun with weekly fireworks every Thursday an dlive music on the historic Carolina Beach Boardwalk at the gazebo stage. Music starts at 6:30 followed by the fireworks at 9. Follow Facebook for weather delays, changes and updates.

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PCYP EVENTS

Free for members and non-members. A networking event often feat. free beer, wine, food, and live music. Business casual; no membership required. All ages and professions

welcome. Photography by Chris Brehmer Photography with raffles given out. Upcoming events: July 18, Wilmington Sharks Ball Park (members-only event); Aug. 15, TBD; Sept.

19, Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington. pcypapp.com/about/join.

FAMILY NIGHT

Tues. night, 6:30pm: Free activities including a bounce house, face painting, entertainment, characters, crafts and more! Takes place at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk Gazebo with weather permitting. 100 Cape Fear Blvd.

charity/fundraiser PIPELINE TO A CURE

Aug. 4, 6pm: 10 years ago Pipeline to a Cure was founded to celebrate the positive connection between the ocean and cystic fibrosis, and no other community understands it better than surfers. Legendary surfers and watermen Laird Hamilton, Dave Kalama, Kai Lenny and Jamie Mitchell have stepped up as honorary co-chairs of what has become one of the most popular and anticipated philanthropic events in Orange County CA. Now in its 10th year, Pipeline to a Cure has raised more than $3.5 million in net revenue to help find a cure for the inherited deadly disease.

The ocean isn’t enough and more research and treatments are needed to ensure everyone with cystic fibrosis can live a long and healthy life. Annual summer gala, benefiting Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, will celebrate its 6th year in 2018. Takes place at Wilmington Convention Center with live music, a silent auction, featured guests, as well as soughtafter live auction packages. 515 Nutt St. ncpipelinetoacure.eventscff.org

HELPING HEROES SCAVENGER HUNT

Aug. 5, all day: Red Knights NC Chapter 3 invites everyone to participate in the 2nd Annual Helping Heroes Scavenger Hunt. The event is to raise funds for firefighters and their families who are enduring hardships in the Brunswick County area. Search Ride will include areas of Brunswick County and its seaside communities. 50/50 raffle, live music and more. Entry is $20 per bike/auto (includes driver) and $10 per rider. 8 am registration starts at Shallotte Fire Dept., 125 Wall St. Ride ends at Local’s Tavern—South of the Bridge, 1107 New Pointe Blvd #9, Leland. We look forward to a successful scavenger hunt and your participation! You will need a working cell phone with a camera or a digital camera as photos are required for proof of some clues. Ride Entry $20. Venue entry fee.

music/concerts SUNSET MUSIC CRUISES

Live music along the Cape Fear River aboard Wilmington Water Tours at the sunset; various musicians and cruises weekly. www.wilmingtonwatertours.net or call us at (910) 338-3134. 212 S. Water St.

FT. FISHER SUMMER CONCERTS

Free Summer Concerts at the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area 2nd and 4th Fridays through August 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area, 118 River Front Dr.

LELAND CONCERTS AT THE PARK

All ages! Bring a blanket or a lawn chair,

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beverages, and your friends and family! Local food trucks will be on site selling food!

Please remember, no smoking or e-cigarettes are allowed on Town property. Thurs., 6:30-8:30pm. Free! Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Dr. BOOGIE IN THE PARKS

Sun.: 5-7 p.m. (1st/3rd Sun., May through Oct.). Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy free, live music by the sea! Free and open to the public! Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Blvd.

OPEN-MIC AT TIDAL CREEK

Comedians, singers, songwriters, poets, yodelers! Come out the co-op on Wednesday night & show us what you got! Free coffee & tea for all performers! Mic is yours from 6 pm until about 8:45! Hosted by the always entertaining Bob Sarnataro, this open mic is a laid back, no pressure opportunity for performers of all kinds to stretch those creative muscles. All ages welcome. Tidal Creek Coop, 5329 Oleander Dr.

SUNDAY SCHOOL UNDERGROUND

Every week Sunday School Underground welcomes a collective of like minded DJs with interest in growing the underground electronic music scene. We commune at the Juggling Gypsy Cafe to preach beats and vibes that will fill your soul. The Juggling Gypsy has the right atmosphere to cater a chill underground community of DJs. Located on the corner of 16 St. and Castle St. Come smoke a hookah, try one of the many craft beers, bounce around the patio, or just lounge with the beats. Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

night; a man’s body floats in a swimming pool. And so begins this classic noir tale of faded glory, thwarted ambition, and obsessive love, brought thrillingly to life by Andrew Lloyd Webber’s lush, evocative score.

After a chance encounter, down on his luck screenwriter Joe Gillis is easily seduced into the luxurious world of silent film star Norma Desmond. Years past her prime and long out of work, Norma clings to her glamourous past, her illusions carefully tended by her devoted servant, Max. But what will happen to Norma’s fragile world when it crashes into the harsh realities of show business? Or when Joe finally finds a life of his own? Sunset Boulevard is a majestic, mesmerizing, and teasingly seductive night at the theatre you do not want to miss. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. (910) 632-2285 or www.thalianhall.org

DOWNTOWN SUNDOWN

Concert series presented by Outdoor Equipped runs each Friday night through August 31. Free concerts are from 6:30pm to 10pm and feature both local performers and cover and tribute bands. Wristband sales for beer benefit local nonprofits. Outside beverages, food, coolers and dogs are prohibited.

Rain or shine; check Facebook for updates.

Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

ARTISTRY IN JAZZ BIG BAND

Aug. 31, Jazz at The Gazebo—Carolina Beach Boardwalk, 7-9pm. 24-piece orchestra. Playing the music of Stan Kenton, Count Basie and others, featuring Angela Woodcock on vocals.

MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER

Aug. 5, 5pm: Blue Bus Entertainment presents Grammy Award-winning artist Mary Chapin Carpenter (all seated event) at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, 1941 Amphitheater Dr.

CANNIBAL AUDITIONS

Pineapple-Shaped Lamps will hold auditions for “Cannibal! The Musical,” the hit cult comedy created by Trey Parker, co-creator of “South Park” and “The Book of Mormon!”

Wed., Aug. 1, 7-9pm, Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, 120 S 2nd St. Directed by Wesley Brown, production runs October 4-21 at Hannah Block Historic USO/ Community Arts Center.Come prepared to sing 16-32 bars of a song of your choice a cappella. You will be asked to do readings from the script. You may also be asked to attend a callback on Thurs., Aug. 2. All roles available, some can be gender-bent; looking for all types of performers. pslcomedy.com.

LET’S TALK MUSIC

Aug. 9, 11am: If you love music and enjoy talking about music with others, please join our conversation group. This face-to-face activity is device free! No registration needed to attend. For information contact Pleasure Island Manager Teresa Bishop at tbishop@nhcgov. com or 910-798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

theatre/auditions SUNSET BOULEVARD

Aug. 1-5, 10-12, 17-19, 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on the Billy Wilder film, shots ring out in the

ISRAEL SCOUTS FRIENDSHIP CARAVAN

Aug. 2, 7pm: The Tzofim (Israel Scouts)

Friendship Caravan is a group of Israeli teens who spend their summer traveling across the US. The Caravan performs an interactive Israeli culture show that is fun and engaging for people of all ages and backgrounds. Community Arts Center, 120 S Second St. STEEL MAGNOLIAS

Fri.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 3pm. Aug. 3-12. The beloved stage play by American writer Robert Harling is based on his experience with his sister’s death. The comedy–drama—made into the famed 1989 movie—shows the bond amongst a group of Southern women in northwest Louisiana, who come together in Truvy’s beauty salon to share stories of love and life, with tears, joys and plenty of wise-cracks. Presented by Thalian Association at Erin E. McNeill Fine Arts Center at Cape Fear Academy, 3900 S College Rd. Tickets: $15-$25. www. thalian.org. Read the preview on page 20.

film MOVIES IN THE PARK

All ages on Saturday at sunset. Join us in the park and watch a family movie under the night sky. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, a picnic and your family, but please no pets or alcohol.

Smoking is also prohibited on Town Property.

Concessions will be available for purchase.

Free, no registration required. Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Dr.

SUMMER MOVIES AT THE LAKE

Free movies on Pleasure Island through September 2nd. Vacationers as well as residents from Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Wilmington grab their kids, blankets and beach

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chairs and head to Carolina Beach Lake Park to enjoy a free outdoor movie on a ‘gigantic’ screen every Sunday at dusk! Moviegoers can purchase cotton candy, popcorn, candy, soft drinks and more—or bring a picnic. Aug. 5: “Emoji Movie.” Carolina Beach Lake Park, Atlanta Ave. SUMMER FILMS AT LIBRARY

Bring the kids to a family movie at Northeast Library! You’re welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy during the show. It’s free and there’s no need to register in advance. For information visit the calendar at www.nhclibrary.org, or contact the Northeast Library Children’s Room: 910-7986373. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

FAMILY MOVIES

Aug. 3, 2pm: Bring some snacks and enjoy Family Movies at Main Library every Friday afternoon this summer! All movies will be rated G or PG. No registration is required to attend these free Library film screenings.

Adults must stay with their children during the movies. Jamie Schrum at jschrum@ nhcgov.com or 910-798-6303. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

Works, 200 Willard St. FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT

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

Full list: artscouncilofwilmington.org

NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE

Journey through this mirror-lined chamber housing an array of LED lights. The viewer walks toward a light but at the last minute is diverted to the main room. Lethe, chance art

by Leslie Milanese, depicts the first recorded NDE (Plato, 381 BC). Expo 216 gallerium, 216 N. Front St. Wed-Sun, noon-6pm, 910-7693899, www.expo216.com

ROCKIN ART

Aug. 8, 2pm: Kids ages 5-11 are invited to craft their own musical instruments and rock out at Pleasure Island Library!No registration is required for this free program. Meaghan Weiner at mweiner@nhcgov.com or 910-7986385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

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Meet working artists, and see their works in progress. Everything from sculptures to fine jewelry in this unique location. Free parking, fun for everyone. Over 45 artist’s works to enjoy. Free, and we participate in the 4th Friday Art Walks, 6-9pm, 4th Fri. ea. mo. theArt-

Come on out for two hours of energetic, contemporary American country dancing with live music by Box of Chocolates band—fiddle, percussion, guitar, dulcimer, bass, mandolin and more! Dress cool & comfortable,

soft-soled shoes. All ages. 2nd/4th Tues, 7:30pm. United Methodist, 409 S. 5th Ave. CARDIO HIP-HOP CLASS

Adults in the Wilmington NC area are invited to join Ashley Cates’ “Twerk & Tone” method of having fun and getting in shape. “DropIn” to enjoy this fun opportunity at your convenience, and only pay for the classes you attend. No adv. enrollment and no previous experience necessary. $12 for 1 class; $50 for 5; $80 for 10. $80. www.thedanceelement.com. 7211 Ogden Business Ln. #205

BACHATA MONDAYS

Dsantos Dancers features three hours of bachata. Classes offered: Level 2, 7-8pm; level 1, 8-9pm; social dancing 9-10pm. Classes are $12-$15; social dancing, free. Packages, $50. www.dsantosnc.com. 4569 Technology Dr., 2

AFRICAN DANCE CLASS

Join Shea-Ra Nichi first Sat. through August from 10:30-noon for a community multigenerational African dance class. Class is open to anyone in the community and offered to encourage those who may not be able to afford African dance class regularly. No pre-registration required. Sliding scale $5 $15 per person (by honor system). Shea-Ra Nichi at shearanichi@gmail.com or 910-4741134. This class was meant to embrace the entire Port City community

comedy 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. Sign up, 8pm, and runs all night. Juggling Gypsy 1612 Castle St. ILM, (910) 763-2223 daily after 3pm for details. jugglinggypsy.com.

COMEDY BINGO

Brent Blakeney headlines comedy bingo at Dead Crow, Tuesday nights, 8pm. Free show featuring the best comics from all over the Southeast, all while playing bingo along with the words they say! Win prizes and enjoy discount tacos! Hosted by Louis Bishop with in-booth side kick comedian Lew Morgante.

Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St.

GRUFF GOAT COMEDY

On the first Wed. ea. month, Gruff Goat Comedy features Three Guest Comics Under a Bridge. No Trolls. Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Lane

PRIMETIME COMEDY

Come see some of North Carolina’s best stand-up comedians in a world class venue!

This month our super talented performers are: Brett Williams, Cordero Wilson, Grant Sheffield, Louis Bishop, and Tyler Wood. Hosted by: Wills Maxwell. N Front Theatre (formerly City Stage), 21 N Front St.

CAROLINA COMEDY CUP

Wed. 9pm: Comedy King of the Carolina’s, Louis Bishop, will be bringing the Carolina Comedy Cup to the Lazy Pirate again this year. Louis started this well-anticipated Comedy Show here over 6 years ago and it is now the longest-running independent Comedy Competition in the Carolinas. More than

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50 aspiring comics will be competing for beloved CCC Trophy and a grand prize of $500. For more details on the show and how to compete contact Louis Bishop. facebook. com/louisbishopcomedy. Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill, 701 N Lake Pk Blvd.

LUCKY JOE COMEDY SHOW

First Sat. ea. month is free show at Lucky Joe Craft Coffee on College Road presented

by Regretful Villains. The show features a new style of stand-up called Speed Joking.

Come enjoy a night of laughs and find your Comedic Soulmate! 1414 S College Rd.

DEAD CROW COMEDY ROOM

Aug. 3-4, 7pm/9:30pm: Dustin Ybara is a comedian and an actor. He has been seen most recently on “Kevin (Probably) Saves the World” and has a recurring role on “Gotham.” Dead Crow, 265 N. Front St.

LIVE RIFFING AND VINTAGE TV

Every Wed. you can join us at Dead Crow Comedy for Improv night. Join local comedians for a TV party at Dead Crow! An interactive improvised comedy show. 265 N. Front St.

PANIC ATTACK COMEDY SHOW

Aug. 3, 7pm: Support local comic and US ARMY soldier Gerrod Sidbury and friends for some drinks and laughs. 2nd Base Lounge, 255 N. Front St.

museums CAMERON ART MUSEUM

Aug. 25: “A Time When Art Is Everywhere: teamLab,” an art collective and interdisci-

plinary group of programmers, engineers, CG animators, mathematicians artists and architects, creates digital artworks that bridge art, science, technology, design and the natural world. Designs are immersive interpretations deeply rooted in Japanese art, aesthetic and history. Investigating what they term “ultrasubjective (non-hierarchical) space” and “cocreation (among other objectives)” teamLab proves their belief that the digital domain can expand art. Intearctive installations include Sketch Aquarium (color a drawing of a sea creature and watch the image project onto a giant virtual aquarium); Story of the Time When Gods Were Everywhere (touch symbols on the screen and see them evolve into the images they represent); and Flower and Corpse Glitch, an evolving story featuring the theme of “The clash, cycle, and symbiosis between nature and culture.” Thorugh Sept.

8, 2019 • Like and Likeness, Sept. 4-30: A visitor participatory experience and exploration of the human form.CAM visitors can draw using traditional and new media, working from paper on easels and ipads, copying figurative drawings and sculptural works in plaster, marble, and bronze from CAM’s permanent collection. • Feather by Feather, The Sculptures of Grainger McKoy, Sept. 29Feb. 17, 2019: From the detailed beginnings of the single iconic feather, Grainger McKoy transforms his intricately carved birds into gravity-defying sculptures that play with form and space. • Along the Eastern Sea Road: Hiroshige’s Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō, Sept. 29-Feb. 17, 2019: Master printmaker Utagawa Hiroshige’s Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō is among the most celebrated

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works of Japanese art. This series depicts the are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12. Latimer spectacular landscapes and fascinating charHouse of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Soacters encountered on the journey from Edo ciety is not handicapped accessible 126 S. (now Tokyo) to the imperial capital of Kyoto.

Third St. The Tōkaidō road was the most-traveled route BELLAMY MANSION between these two important cities, figuring One of NC’s most spectacular examples of heavily into popular Japanese art and culture antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the in the mid-1800s. Cameron Art Museum presCivil War by free and enslaved black artisans, ents the complete set of 55 prints from Hirofor John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physishige’s monumental oban series, known as the cian, planter and business leader; and his Upright Tōkaidō, created in 1855. • Nearer to wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and Nature, Sept. 29 - Feb. 17, 2019 Humans have their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher always been inspired and influenced by the in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the world that surrounds us. Featuring artwork house as their headquarters during the ocfrom CAM’s permanent collection, Nearer to cupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, it Nature highlights this fascination and contemfocuses on history and the design arts and plation of the natural world. Artists in the exhibioffers tours, changing exhibitions and an intion include Elliott Daingerfield, Minnie Evans, formative look at historic preservation in acWilliam Frerichs, Will Henry Stevens, along with tion. 910-251-3700. bellamymansion.org. 503 contemporary artists such as Mark Flood, Guy Market St. Laramée and Hiroshi Sueyoshi. • Illumination, Dec. 1- Jan. 6, 2019: The highly popular Illu- BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum mination returns for it’s 3rd year to CAM. Drawin the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is ing inspiration from traditional lantern festivals, the oldest museum house in NC, restored with marking the transitional moment of season’s 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. change and year’s end, reflecting on the past Colonial life is experienced through historical while garnering energy for the future. CAM interpretations in kitchen-building and courtrecognizes the crucial role of artists and art in yard. 3rd/Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. creating an exceptional quality of life for a comLast tour, 3pm. 910-762-0570. www.burgwinmunity. Art, like a lantern, illuminates the myswrighthouse.com. tery, empathy and wonder of human existence.

CAPE FEAR MUSEUM On Sunday, December 9 from 4-7 p.m. will be Hundreds of toys and games are on view the third annual Floating Lantern Ceremony: in PlayTime!—classics, like Lincoln Logs, This event is an opportunity for Remembrance, toy soldiers, an Erector set and a Mr. Potato Reflection and Gratitude. There’s no charge to Head, and even old faves like wooden tops, attend, but participants are encouraged to purblocks and dolls. Remember those toys that, chase a $12 lantern sleeve they may personalfor whatever reason, we just had to have? ize and then float on the CAM reflecting pond.• Some of those fad favorites like the Rubik’s CAM Café open and serving delicious menu cube and 1960s Liddle Kiddle dolls are on with full bar, 5pm-9pm. Tues.-Sun., 11am-2pm; exhibit along with toy figures from fast food Thurs. nights, 5pm-9pm 910-395-5999. camkids’ meals. Explore toy history in custom label eronartmuseum.org. 3201 S. 17th St. books. Play, create, and imagine in Cape Fear WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM Museum’s newest exhibit, PlayTime! Engage WB Museum of History, housed in the turn of with museum educators in these short, drop-in the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve programs. Activities change weekly and may and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach. include puzzles, games, blocks, and more.

Visitors to the cottage will find a scale model Adult participation is required. Fun for all of Wrightsville Beach circa 1910, exhibits ages! Free for members or with general adfeaturing the early days of the beach includmission • See NC through the eyes of Wilminging Lumina Pavilion, our hurricane history and ton-born photographer Hugh MacRae Morton information about the interaction between the (1921-2006). His captivating images will be people and our natural environment which featured in the traveling exhibit “Photographs have shaped the 100 year history of WB. (910)

by Hugh Morton: An Uncommon Retrospec256-2569. 303 W. Salisbury St. www.wbmutive,” is now open at Cape Fear Museum. The seum.com. exhibit is on loan from the UNC Library’s NC WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Collection Photographic Archives and will be Explore railroad history and heritage, espeon view through September 2018. • Camera cially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered Collections! With today’s smart phones and in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and acdigital cameras, photography is everywhere. tivities for all ages, including historical exhibits, But until the invention of the camera in 1839, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively there was no way to instantly capture the enChildren’s Hall, and spectacular model layvironment around you. In less than 200 years, outs. House in an authentic 1883 freight warecameras have progressed from complicated house, facilities are fully accessible and on one contraptions only used by professionals, to level. By reservation, discounted group tours, simple boxes with a roll of film anyone could caboose birthday parties, and after-hours operate, to handheld computers that cremeetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mon. ate digital images shared with the world. 86 at 10:30am, only $5 per family and access to cameras and 145 photographic accessories entire Museum. Admission only $9 adult, $8 showcases changes in technology and styles, senior/military, $5 child, ages 2-12, and free from the late 1800s through the early 2000s. under age 2. 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634. www. www.capefearmuseum.com/programs. $20/ wrrm.org. members; $30/non-members. CF Museum, LATIMER HOUSE 814 Market St. Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the EXPO 216 restored home features period furnishings, artExhibit feat. end-of-life issues. Enter Grandwork and family portraits. Tours offered Monma’s House and address the elephant in the Fri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours room. Pick up an advance directive. Review

the History of Hospice . Contemplate individual responses of compassion in the arena.

Expo 216 gallerium, 216 N. Front St. Wed.Sun., noon-6pm. www.expo216.com.

PLASTIC OCEAN

A solo exhibit, Plastic Ocean, by local artist Alexandra Morse is on display at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher for three months through September 2018. Come any day of the week during Aquarium hours, 9am-5pm, Monday-Sunday. Twenty percent of all proceeds will be donated to Plastic Ocean Project to help clean up our oceans and spread awareness of plastic pollution. All paintings are for sale and will be on display near the stingray tank in the Spadefish Gallery. Ticket cost is for entry into the Aquarium. Viewing the artwork in the gallery is free once inside. NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, 900 Loggerhead Rd.

kids stuff MUSEUM EXPLORERS

Sat., 2pm: Ignite your curiosity! Discover history, science and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear through hands-on exploration and unique artifacts. Our activities are designed to stimulate curiosity and encourage families to have fun together. Themes vary.

Ideal for ages 5 and up. Approximately 45 minutes each time slot. Adult participation is required. Free for members w/admission.

Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

MESSY HAND TODDLER ART

Toddlers and their adults enjoy a messy, hands-on art experience where they focus on exploring art materials and processes, rather than on the end product. Children ages 2 to 4, and each child must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone should make sure to wear clothes that can get messy. Free but space is limited and advance registration is required. www.nhclibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6303. Krista Dean at 910-798-6368 or Raquel Fava at 910-798-6365. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

MAIDES PARK SUMMER CAMP

Half-day, ages 5-11. $15/week. Camp runs through Aug. 17, 9am–1pm. Activities include: arts and crafts, field trips, sports activities and more! Pre-reg. rqd: wilmingtonrecreation.com. 1101 Manly Ave., 910-341-7867

PLANETARIUM ADVENTURES

Cool off and enjoy an exciting full-dome film in Cape Fear Museum’s digital planetarium most Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons, 2pm. These family-friendly programs are fun and appropriate for all ages. Space is limited and adult participation is required.

Free for members of with general admission.

Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

MLK SUMMER CAMP

Ages: 7-12. Cost: $25/week Space is very limited. Camp runs through Aug. 17, 7:45am5:30pm. Activities include: arts and crafts, fi eld trips, sports activities and more! Preregistration required. • Teen Camp: Ages: 13-14 Cost: $25/week Camp runs through Aug. 17, 7:45am- 5:30pm. Activities include: arts and crafts, sports activities, group/team building activities, leadership and service events/activities along with field trips. Reg.: wilmingtonrecreation.com.

910-341-7866.

401 S. 8th St.

SUMMER CAMPS

Come out to Coastal Athletics this summer for baseball, softball, or lacrosse camp! 8amnoon or extended stay, noon-4pm. $40/day or $175/week w/additional $20/day for extended stay. Includes a snack and drink for each child on a daily basis; t-shirt for each child who attends a full week of camp. Children who are signed up for extended stay must bring a lunch. (910)-452-5838. Coastal Athletics, 2049 Corporate Dr.

PRE-K ART TIME

Preschool kids ages 2-4 are invited to Pleasure Island Library to create, learn, and play with art materials and activities! Please wear clothes that can get messy! Free but space is limited. To make sure your preschooler has a seat, register on the calendar at www.

NHCLibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6385.

Meaghan Weiner at mweiner@nhcgov. com/910-798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

ILM COOPERATIVE SCHOOL CAMPS

Wilmington Cooperative School is hosting Throwback Summer Camps: Water Camp (August 6-10). $125/ week. Wilmington Cooperative School, 4830 Randall Pkwy.

MIDDAY MUSICALS

Main library in downtown Wilmington announces a series of PG and PG-13 film screenings for families to enjoy this summer. The films will all be musicals, because “Libraries Rock!” is the theme of Summer Reading 2018. Free and no registration is required to attend. Audience members may bring their own snacks and drinks. Reference Desk at 910-798-6301.

NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

PRE-K MUSIC PLAY

embark on this special cruise. Relax and enjoy the comfortable seating, sipping on your drink of choice, the afternoon breeze and all the relaxation that Cape Fear holds!There will be Discussion by our local Civil War expert who will bring the Civil War to life on the Cape Fear River. Seats are limited so we recommend reserving your seats. wilmingtonwatertours.net or 910-338-3134. Adults, $50; kids, $25. ILM Water Tours, 212 S. Water St. WALK WITH A DOC

Join us the 3rd Saturday of every month at 9am for a fun and healthy walk—held at the Midtown YMCA. Each walk beings with a brief physician-led discussion of a current health topic, then he/she spends time walking, answering questions and talking with walkers.

Choose your own pace and distance. Free and open to anyone. YMCA Midtown, George Anderson Dr.

DOLPHIN SUNSET CRUISE

Bid farewell to the setting sun with a 1 ½ hour Sunset Cruise. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours offers several versions of its famed Sunset Cruise to celebrate the sunset. All sunset cruises depart the Blockade Runner Dock.

Routes vary with season, weather, and whim on the Basic Sunset Cruise but may include Masonboro Island, Bradley Creek, Money Island or some other combination. Water, marsh, Shamrock, sunset – it’s a simple combination but very satisfying. Also from experience this is the best time to sight Dolphins in the bay. $35 per adult $15 per child. RSVP: 910-200-4002/wbst3000@gmail.com. http:// wrightsvillebeachscenictours.com. Metered street parking only. WB Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

BIRDING CRUISE

Join the Cape Fear Naturalist as he guides you on an open water exploration of the Intracoastal Waterway, inlet passages, and sandy barrier islands of Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro Island. Topics will include a strong emphasis on shorebird identification and ecology, as well as coastal salt marsh function. $45 per passenger; RSVP. 910-200-4002 or http://wrightsvillebeachscenictours.com. Metered street parking only. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

TIDAL CREEK TUESDAYS

Join Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours for an hour and a half boat tour focused on the ecology of local tidal creeks! We will discuss water quality, pollution sources, and the flora and fauna of the area. While discussing the functions of our salt marshes, we will assist you in identifying local plant and bird species. $45 a person; must RSVP. 910-2004002 to book your trip. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

SUNSET PADDLE

Free, family-friendly sunset paddle event, appropriate for all ages and skill levels. Refreshments provided by Waterman’s Brewing Company. Weekly meetup at 6pm; event begins at 6:30pm. Experienced paddleboard instructors available for tutorials. Following the paddle, the Sea Escape pool bar has live music, casual dining and refreshing drinks. Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd.

WED. NATURE SERIES

Birds of Prey, Aug. 1, 6-7pm or 7-8pm. Ages:

Miss Shannon is leading musical play dates at Northeast Library for families with preschoolers this summer! Play and music build early literacy skills, so expect finger plays, songs, scarves and fun! PreK Music Play is free; no registration is required. Shannon Vaughn: svaughn@nhcgov.com. 910-798-6303. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

HAND-CLAPPING GAMES

Aug. 2, 3pm: Learn to play hand-clapping games with Miss Shannon at Northeast Library! This fun family program will bring back memories for adults, and teach kids fine-motor and memory skills. For ages 6 and older. The program is free and no registration is required.

Shannon Vaughn at svaughn@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6303. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

recreation/sports HARBOR CRUISE

Weds, 3pm: Set sail on the Shamrock for a cruise around Wrightsville Beach’s Harbor Island—the island which separates the barrier island of the beach proper from the mainland.

Locations of historical, ecological and cultural note will be featured. Learn what year the first buildings on Wrightsville Beach were built.

Additionally, learn about the different types of marsh grasses, shorebirds, and fish we have teeming in the water surrounding the beach.

RSVP rqd. $15-$25. WB Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

CIVIL WAR CRUISE

Sit back, relax and embrace the wondrous scenery of the Cape Fear waterways as we

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5/up Cost: $5. Get a closer look at live birds of prey from the Cape Fear Raptor Center.

Several hawks and owls will be introduced as you learn about these amazing birds. • Night Hike, Aug. 8 , 8:30-9:30pm. Ages: 5/up. Cost: $5. Join us as we prowl the park after dark and clear up some misconceptions about night creatures such as bats and owls. We’ll also discover how these animals are adapted to night life. Pre-reg. is rqd. Register: www. halyburtonpark.com/910-341-0075. Halyburton Park, 4099. S. 17th St. INSHORE BOTTOM FISHING

Join us on Shamrock for our daily Inland Bottom Fishing cruises. We provide rod, tackle, bait and license as well as local knowledge.

Try your luck going after flounder, bluefish and sea bass for two hours of fishing the teeming and beautiful waters of Masonboro Sound.

Cost: $40/person (includes guide and all necessary licenses) Reservations required. Call 910-200-4002 to book your trip! wrightsvillebeachscenictours.com.

classes PAPERMAKING CLASSES

Wed., 6pm: Adults explore different paper-

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making techniques so you can make each sheet of paper unique. All materials included, but we encourage bringing in some of your own materials that you can include into your paper—such as flat mementos and plants.

See samples on our Facebook and website.

Adult and children classes held on Sat., 2pm.

Sign up: www.alunaworks.com. Aluna Works, 603 Castle St. ART CLASSES W/LOIS DEWITT

Mon., 3pm, watercolor workshops, with coastal themes. • Wed., 9:30am, colored pencil drawing, simply still life. • Thurs., 2pm, acrylic painting workshops. Stamp and stencil. All materials included. All ages and learning levels welcome. www.free-online-art-classes. com/wilmingtonncartclasses.html. Sun Room Studio, 6905 Southern Exposure

YOGA 101

Phyllis Rollins is a certified intermediate Iyengar teacher and practitioner of yoga for 37 years. Her classes incorporate the philosophy of yoga and the role of the mind in practice.

She enjoys working with students on their individual difficulties to find avenues for growth.

Phyllis is the founder of the first yoga studio in Charlotte. $30 per class. All four, $110. Friday night required for Sat. classes due to progressive nature.

ADULT CRAFTERNOONS

A new monthly meet-up for adults who enjoy crafting. Drop in on the first Monday afternoon of every month at the Northeast Library. A different usable craft project will be featured each month. Free program, with all supplies provided by a Friends of NHC Library LEAD Award. Reserve spot on calendar at www.

Check out our daily/weekly specials Always a vegan/vegatarian/gluten free option

125 Grace Street • (910) 622-2700 Mon-Sat., 11 a.m. - 4 p.m

sammies. soups. salads. sides. wraps

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NHCLibrary.org or 910-798-6371. Librarian Annice Sevett: asevett@nhcgov.com or 910798-6371. 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. MEDITATE + CHILL

Addie Jo Bannerman, Melissa Middlebrook + Jenny Yarborough every Tuesday from 7:308:30pm at Terra Sol Sanctuary. We’ll guide you through a 20-30 minute meditation to help you take a deep breath. Relax. Let go. Make space. After our meditation, we’ll make space to chill. Find connection. Talk things out. Meet and greet. No need for Netflix. Let’s get real.

All levels welcome. Terra Sol Sanctuary, 507 Castle St.

FINISH IT

Wed, 4pm: Do you knit, crochet, needlepoint, or enjoy another craft? Got unfinished projects lurking in your closets? Bring a project to the library and work on it with other crafty people, on the first Wednesday of every month from 4-6 pm (no July date). This library group is free and no reservations are needed. Annice Sevett at asevett@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371.

NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

UPCYCLE YOUR CDS

Got a pile of old CDs stuffed in a drawer, binder, or garage shelf somewhere? Explore ways to turn those CD’s into works of art to decorate your home. Hands-on workshop is free but space is limited. To make sure you have a seat, register on the calendar at www.

NHCLibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6301.

NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

CARDIO HIP-HOP

Adults with any level of dance experience are invited to join us for exercise, enjoyment, and

stress relief at The Dance Element w/Ashley Cates’ “Twerk & Tone” method weekly cardio hip-hop class for adults and teens, Thurs, 5:45-6:45pm. All levels; drop-ins welcome.

Pay by the class or purchase a punch card, $12-$80. .thedanceelement.com. 7211 Ogden Business Ln., #205 CROCHET IT!

Crocheters of all levels are invited to a casual workshop hour at Myrtle Grove Library. Experienced crocheters can bring their current projects to work on, and beginners can learn to make a basic granny square and get advice about projects that will build their next level of skills. Limited amount of supplies will be available, so if you own crochet hooks, thread, and yarn please bring them along! Hands-on workshop is free for adults and teens. Space is limited so please reserve your seat by registering on the calendar at www.NHCLibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6391. Patricia Dew at pdew@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6391. Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 S College Rd.

EXPRESS YOURSELF! WRITING WORKSHOP

High school students express their opinions and sharpen their writing skills in this workshop group with Cassie Mannes Murray, an experienced high school English teacher who loves working with teens. Community service hours will be awarded for active participation. Meets Tues./Thurs. afternoons through August 9. Finished work will be displayed in the Library, and presented at an Open Mike the evening of August 14. Free but space is limited and registration is required, on the calendar at www.nhclibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6301. Participants must be entering

9th to 12th grade for the upcoming school year. Dorothy Hodder at 910-798-6323 or dhodder@nhcgov.com. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St. CRAFTEEN MINI GARDENS

Crafty teens are invited for snacks and miniature garden making at Northeast Library.

Hands-on workshop is free but space is limited. To make sure there are enough seats and supplies, please register on the calendar at www.NHCLibrary.org or 910-798-6371. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

KUNGA HANDS: ASSISTING YOGA TRAINING

Aug. 2-3, 9am: Safely support your students in deepening their understanding of alignment; workshop is open to students and teachers of all levels. Teachers will receive specific tools for offering safe, and powerful assists with confidence and ease. Students and teachers-to-be will learn advanced alignment and gain a deeper understanding of the practice through touch. All participants will give and receive assists through partnering and with the program leaders. All participants will receive a manual including a photo glossary of over 50+ assists and thai yoga massage techniques. Yoga Alliance CEUs available, programs@wilmingtonyogacenter.com.

Register in advance + SAVE $50. Wilmington Yoga, 5329 Oleander Dr., Ste 200

FITNESS CLASSES

Yoga: Thursdays, 5:30pm: Participants must bring their own yoga mat to class. Class dates: Aug.t 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and Sept. 6. Free!

Children ages 12-17 can participate with adult. • Zumba: Thurdays, 5:30pm: Sept. 13, 20, 27; Oct. 4, 11, & 18. Free. Children ages 12-17 can participate with adult • Mother & Daughter Self Defense, Wed., 5:30pm. Girls ages 11-19 & Adult. Free. Session: Wed., Sept. 5 thru Oct. 10 (6 classes). Registration for the entire 6 weeks is required. Participants are asked to attend each class due to the program being progression based with new things taught at each class. Pre-reg. rqd.

Maides Park, 1101 Manly Ave. www.wilmingtonrecreation.com

TASTE OF FLIGHT ARM BALANCE WORKSHOP

Aug. 5, 2pm: Arm balances are liberating postures that help us reach our highest destination. They reveal to us our own courage, agility, and intrinsic power. This workshop is designed for all levels, from adventurous beginners to seasoned flyers. We will prepare for lift off with a vinyasa-style warm up, revving up parts of the body needed for flight: a stable core, flexible wrists, and strong shoul-

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)

I predict August will be a Golden Age for you. That’s mostly very good.

Golden opportunities will arise, and you’ll come into possession of lead that can be transmuted into gold. It’s also important to be prudent about your dealings with gold. Consider the fable of the golden goose. The bird’s owner grew impatient because it laid only one gold egg per day; he foolishly slaughtered his prize animal to get all the gold immediately.

That didn’t work out well. Or consider the fact to the ancient Aztecs, the word “teocuitlatl” referred to gold, even though its literally translation was “excrement of the gods.” Moral of the story: If handled with care and integrity, gold can be a blessing.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Taurus socialite Stephen Tennant (1906-1987) was such an interesting luminary that three major novelists created fictional characters modeled after him. As a boy, when he was asked what he’d like to be when he grew up, he replied, “I want to be a great beauty.” I’d love to hear those words spill out of your mouth, Taurus. What? You say you’re already all grown up? I doubt it. In my opinion, you’ve still got a lot of stretching and expansion and transformation to accomplish during the coming decades. So, yes: I hope you can find it in your wild heart to proclaim, “When I grow up, I want to be a great beauty.” (P.S. Your ability to become increasingly beautiful will be at a peak during the next 14 months.)

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

“Manage with bread and butter until God sends the honey,” advises a Moroccan proverb. Let’s analyze how this advice might apply to you. First thing I want to know is, have you been managing well with bread and butter? Have you refrained from whining about your simple provisions, resting content and grateful? If you haven’t, I doubt any honey will arrive, ether from God or any other source. If you have been celebrating your modest gifts, feeling free of greed and displeasure, I expect at least some honey will show up soon.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Don’t worry your beautiful head about praying to the gods of luck and fate.

I’ll take care of it for you. Your job is to propitiate the gods of fluid discipline and hard but smart work. To win the favor of such divine helpers, act on the assumption you now have the power and right to ask for more of their assistance than you have before. Proceed with the understanding they are willing to provide you with stamina, persistence, and attention to detail you will need to accomplish your next breakthrough.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

“Sometimes I feel the past and future pressing so hard on either side that there’s no room for the present at all.” A character named Julia says that in Evelyn Waugh’s novel “Brideshead Revisited.” I bring it to your attention as an inspiring irritant, as a prod to get you motivated. I hope it will mobilize you to rise up and refuse to allow your past and future to press so hard on either side, there’s no room for the present. It’s a favorable time for you to fully claim the glory of being right here, right now.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

I’m not an ascetic who believes all our valuable lessons emerge from suffering. Nor am I a pop-nihilist who sneers at pretty flowers, smiling children, and sunny days. On the contrary: I’m devoted to the hypothesis that life is usually at least 51 percent wonderful. I dance the rain dance when there’s an emotional drought in my personal life, and I dance the pain dance when it’s time to deal with difficulties I’ve ignored. How about you, Virgo? I suspect now is a time when you need to have compassionate heart-to-heart conversations with your fears, struggles and aches.

LIBRA (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Do you absolutely need orchids, sweet elixirs, dark chocolate, alluring new music, dances on soft grass, sensual massages, nine hours of sleep per night, and a steady stream of soulful conversations? No, not really. In the coming days, life will be a good ride for you even if you fail to procure those indulgences. But here are further questions and answers: Do you “deserve” the orchids, elixirs and the rest? My answer is yes, definitely. And would the arrival of such delights spur you to come up with imaginative solutions to your top two riddles? I’m pretty sure it would. I conclude this horoscope by recommending you do indeed arrange to revel in your equivalent of the delights I named.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

“Don’t try to steer the river,” writes Deepak Chopra. Most of the time, I agree with that idea. It’s arrogant to think we have the power to control forces of nature or the flow of destiny or the song of creation. Our goal should be to get an intuitive read on the crazy-making miracle of life, and adapt ourselves ingeniously to its ever-shifting patterns and rhythms. But wait! Set aside everything I just said. An exception to the usual rule has arrived. Sometimes, when your personal power is extra flexible and robust—like now, for you—you may indeed be able to steer the river a bit.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

“Dear Astrologer: Recently I’ve been weirdly obsessed with wondering how to increase my levels of generosity and compassion. Not just because I know it’s the right thing to do, but because I know it will make me healthy and honest and unflappable. Do you have any sage advice?—Ambitious Sagittarius.” Dear Ambitious: I’ve noticed many Sagittarians are feeling an unprecedented curiosity about how to enhance their lives by boosting the benevolence they express.

Here’s a tip from astrologer Chani Nicholas: “Source your sense of self from your integrity in every interaction.” Here’s another tip from Anais Nin: “The worse the state of the world grows, the more intensely I try for inner perfection and power.

I fight for a small world of humanity and tenderness.”

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Time does not necessarily heal all wounds. If you wait around passively, hoping the mere passage of months will magically fix your twists and smooth out your tweaks, you’re shirking your responsibility. The truth is, you need to be fully engaged in the process. You’ve got to feel deeply and think hard about how to diminish your pain—and then take practical action when your wisdom shows you what will actually work. Now is an excellent time to upgrade your commitment to this sacred quest.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

The questions you’ve been asking aren’t bad or wrong. But they’re not exactly relevant or helpful, either. That’s why the answers you’ve been receiving aren’t of maximum use. Try these questions instead: 1. What experience or information would you need to heal your divided sense of loyalty? 2. How can you attract an influence that would motivate you to make changes you can’t quite accomplish under your own power? 3. Can you ignore or even dismiss the 95 percent of your fear that’s imaginary so you’ll be able to focus on the five percent that’s truly worth meditating on? 4. If I assured you that you have the intelligence to beautify an ugly part of your world, how would you begin?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

A scuffle you’ve been waging turns out to be the wrong scuffle. It has distracted you from giving your full attention to a more winnable and worthwhile tussle. My advice? Don’t waste energy feeling remorse about the energy you’ve wasted. In fact, be grateful for the training you’ve received. The skills you’ve been honing, while wrestling with a misleading complication, will serve you well when you switch your focus to the more important issue. So are you ready to shift gears? Start mobilizing your crusade to engage with the more winnable and worthwhile tussle.

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Second Skin Vintage

ders. Logan will direct the course by breaking down arm balances in detail in order to make this flight destination more accessible to you.

This workshop will provide tips for you to pilot your own arm balance practice, and gain the confidence to fly without fear, even if your feet never leave the ground. $25 for early booking, $30 the day of flight. Longwave Yoga, 203 Racine Dr. ADULT CRAFTERNOONS

Aug. 6, 2:30pm: Adult Crafternoons is a new monthly meet-up for adults who enjoy crafting. Drop in on the first Monday afternoon of every month at the Northeast Library. A different usable craft project will be featured each month. Crafternoons is a free program, with all supplies provided by a Friends of NHC Library LEAD Award. www.NHCLibrary.org or 910798-6371. Annice Sevett at asevett@nhcgov. com or 910-798-6371. Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

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Aug. 8, 3pm: Learn the basics of creating a website with Wordpress at this free workshop with Reference Librarian Annice Sevett. Space is limited, so please register on the calendar at www.NHCLibrary.org or by calling 910798-6371. Wordpress.com offers designs and support for individuals and businesses wanting to open a blog, website, portfolio or store online. Offering free to low cost service and lots of sharp looking templates, Wordpress proudly announces that its software powers 28% of the Internet. For information contact Annice Sevett at asevett@nhcgov.com or 910798-6371. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

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CROCHET IT!

Aug. 8, 4pm: Crocheters of all levels are invited to a casual workshop hour at Myrtle Grove Library. Experienced crocheters can bring their current projects to work on, and beginners can learn to make a basic granny square and get advice about projects that will build their next level of skills. A limited amount of supplies will be available, so if you own crochet hooks, thread, and yarn please bring them along! This hands-on workshop is free for adults and teens. Space is limited so please reserve your seat by registering on the calendar at www.NHCLibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6391. Myrtle Grove Library Manager Patricia Dew at pdew@nhcgov.com or 910798-6391. NHC Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 S. College Rd.

GET STONED

Aug. 8, 7:30pm: Monthly workshop about the healing power of stones––tools found in nature that we can use as reminders for self-inspiration, healing, awareness and empowerment.

The first portion of our class will be guided by Monica Sevginy who will gift each participant with a selected gemstone or crystal of the month. Monica will lead us through a brief history of the stone, its properties and meanings.

Based on this, Jenny Yarborough will guide the second half of our workshop which will enable participants to place personal meaning behind the take-home stone. Using a handcrafted paper created by local artisans at Aluna Works, we’ll each set a special intention to place with our stone to serve as daily reminders to take home. Get your rocks off with us on the second Wednesday of every month.

Advanced online registration is requested.

No experience neccessary. Please bring your own blanket, pillow or yoga mat to sit on as our workshop will take place on the floor like a traditional yoga class. Neon Fox Studio, 201 N. Front St

lectures/literary BEGIN THE CONVERSATION CLINICS

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will host free Begin the Conversation clinics from 10-11 a.m. the third Fri. of ea. mo., Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Ctr., 1414 Physicians Dr. Free, 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 supplied so healthcare instructions can be legally documented. Jason: 910-796-7943. jason.clamme@lcfh.org.

LET’S TALK BOOKS

Join a different kind of book club! Weekly meeting, Wed., 11am, offers book lovers a chance to meet and compare notes about favorite books and authors. Attendance is free and advance registration is not needed, just drop in! Teresa Bishop at tbishop@nhcgov. com / 910-798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

WALK WITH A DOC

3rd Sat. of every month at 9am for a fun and healthy walk—held at the Midtown YMCA. Each walk beings with a brief physician-led discussion of a current health topic, then he/ she spends time walking, answering questions and talking with walkers. Choose your

own pace and distance. Free, open to anyone. YMCA MIdtown, George Anderson Dr. DISCUSSION AND DISCOVERY

Wed., 6pm: Discover women and femme identified writers! Come to our weekly book club and free write where no advance reading is necessary. Every week we will read excerpts from thought provoking essays, stories, and poems to expand our wheel house and continue our exploration of diversity. We will be selecting excerpts from books carried inhouse and delving into discussions on themes and perspectives that we may have grasped from immersing ourselves in these texts. Don’t worry, no prior reading is needed! With titles changing weekly and free writing during our discussions, Discussion & Diversity is not something you’ll want to miss out on! Athenian Bookstore & Lounge, 2231 Wrightsville Ave.

AVOID MISTAKES NPO LEADERS MAKE

Bill Crouch honed his fundraising skills as a Development Director at various colleges in the southeast, and then over 22 years as President of Georgetown College. A member of the National Board of Trustees for The First Tee of the PGA Tour, Bill serves on the World Golf Foundation’s Diversity Council.

If he has a free afternoon, you’ll find him on the golf course, but Bill is happiest when in the company of his wife Jan, five children, and six grandchildren. ​Check out Bill’s bio at crouchandassociates.com. free for AFP members and sign up is https://www.signupgenius. com/go/70a0e44afa62d6-bill. Non-members, can register at https://co.clickandpledge. com/?wid=148999 at a cost of $20. Free for AFP members. New Hanover County Public Library, NE branch, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd

LET’S TALK BOOKS!

A different kind of book club! This weekly meeting offers book lovers a chance to meet and compare notes about favorite books and authors. Attendance is free and advance registration is not needed, just drop in! Teresa Bishop at tbishop@nhcgov.com. 910-7986385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

clubs/notices WILMINGTON FENCING CLUB

Adults meet Tues/Thurs, 7:45-9pm, and Youth meet Wed, 6:45-7:45pm. Class is open to the community, beginners welcome, and all equipment is provided! Sessions are 6 weeks long and the cost is just $5 per class! Fencing incorporates agility, strength, coordination, balance, and timing. In fencing, physical ability is just as important as having a strong mental edge. Competitors of a fencing match wear protective gear including a jacket, glove, and head gear. Sport of fencing features three different levels, which are categorized by the type of weapon used in each level. The weapons used include the epee, foil, and the saber.

Fencing is an aerobically challenging sport. In order to condition one’s body, initial fencing training consists of challenging conditioning exercises. Express YMCA, 11 S. Kerr Ave.

ATHENIAN AT LARGE

Sun., 3pm: Athenian Press & Workshops is reintroducing its At Large series. Every Sunday, we will hold a town-hall style community meeting in which woman and femme creators (artists, writers, arts entrepreneurs, etc.) are invited to discuss current events. Provides

an opportunity to connect with fellow creators and survivors of marginalization, and it offers a forum to use writing as healing. Each week the Athenian team invites its guest to participate in a writing prompt at the end of the meeting.

Following will be Athenian Yoga with Heather Gordy, who curates a practice that allows guests to decompress, explore creativity, and reflect upon the discussion (although both events can occur independently if guests cannot attend both). Pomegranate Books, 4418 Park Ave. PINBALL THURSDAY

Every Thurs., 7pm-9pm, unlimited play for $10. Win prizes, and earn bragging rights. Put your initials on our Leaderboard Get a t-shirt or pint glass. The Sour Barn, 7211 Market St.

culinary FERMENTAL

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

FREE BREWERY TOURS AND TASTINGS

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

PORT CITY FARMERS’ MARKET

Tues., 5pm: Join us for a wonderful, exciting night of fun. Port City Farmer’s Market at Waterline Brewing Co. 100% local, 100% handmade. Shop among some incredible local vendors, artists and farmers. Support small businesses in your area. Fresh local produce, beef and pork products, sweets, pickled items, handcrafted jewelry and art. Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Ln.

FARMERS’ MARKETS

Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr, Thursdays 2-6pm, year-round, excluding major holidays. Support local farmers and artisans in the beer garden Thursday afternoons. Shop for veggies, meat, eggs, honey and hand-made crafts while enjoying one of the Brewery’s many delicious beers. Stay afterward for live music! wbbfarmersmarket@ gmail.com • Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market, Mon, 8am-1pm • Poplar Grove Farmers’ Market, Wed., 8am-1pm •Riverfront Farmers, Sat., 8am: Market features all local produce, products and artisan works. A seasonal, open-air market located along the first block of North Water St. and in adjoining Riverfront Park in historic downtown Wilmington along the Cape Fear River. Locally grown and produced fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats, plants, locally caught seafood, handmade artisan works, fresh-cut flower bouquets and more are available. 5 N. Water St.

CHAMPAGNE SUNSET CRUISE

Raise a glass to a beautiful sunset over Wilmington on our Champagne Sunset Cruise! Enjoy your complimentary glass of bubbly or visit the cash bar where you can purchase your favorite cocktails. Sit back and relax and let your worries float away on this hour and a half adventure. With a gorgeous sunset as your backdrop for an incredible cruise on the Cape Fear River, this is the perfect way to end your

day in Wilmington! Surprise your sweetheart for a romantic night out or relax and reconnect with family and friends on this leisurely cruise.

Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St. NAACP MEETING

New Hanover NAACP monthly meeting is Thursday, July 26, 7pm, St. Stephen AME Church, 501 Red Cross Street, Wilmington.

There will be a presentation by Frances Rudolph from the Alliance for Economic Justice: “Reversing Runaway Inequality”. It will focus on the causes of inequality, how it affects our communities and threatens democracy, and what can be done about it. There will also be an update on the Freedom Fund banquet in August and other New Hanover NAACP branch events. Members and friends are encouraged to attend. 910-765-0102 or nhcnaacp@gmail.com. 501 Red Cross St.

CHEF’S SUNDAY BRUNCH

Aug. 5, 10:30am: Executive Chef Jessica Cabo pairs a seafood-centric fare with live music for our weekly Sunday Brunch. Our culinary team boldly takes on the down-home classics. Fare such as shrimp and grits with on-the-fly inspired sauces, pimento cheese Benedict, duck hash, and Southern style Rockefeller Oysters are just a few examples from the ever evolving menu. Our waffle and omelet station is a permanent fixture, and vegetarian options like green curry noodles are always hot ticket menu items. Live music starts at 11 am and goes until 1:30pm. Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd.

support groups WILMINGTON PRIDE YOUTH GROUP

Grades 7-12: Wilmington Pride Youth Group is a safe space for youth who identify as LGBTQIA+ and their straight allies. An adult supervised, safe space for kids to talk about orientation, gender, racial equality, political consequences, religion, self care. Also a great opportunity to meet and socialize with peers from the greater Wilmington area. Meets Thurs., 7pm. Needed: youth facilitators, especially those who are trained to work with kids, and speakers to talk about important topics. wpyg2016@gmail.com.

ANXIETY / OCD SUPPORT GROUP

Group meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd. Building B. Christopher Savard, Ph.D., with Cape Fear Psychological Services, gives a presentation the 1st Thursday of each month. 3rd Thursday meeting is member led. Everyone 18+ welcome. 910763-8134

MS SUPPORT GROUP

Those with MS, families and friends welcome.

Meets 2nd Thursday each month, 7 p.m., 1st floor conference room, New Hanover Rehabilitation Hospital, 2131 S. 17th St., Wilmington (behind Betty Cameron Women’s Hospital).

Sponsored by Greater Carolinas Chapter, National MS Society. Details: Anne, 910-2322033 or Burt, 910-383-1368. New Hanover Regional Medical Center, 2131 S. 17th St.

LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP

Meets third Saturday each month. Free; dropins are welcome. Group provides participants an opportunity to receive introductory info about lupus, encourage the expression of concerns, provide an opportunity to share

experiences, encourage and support positive coping strategies, and emphasize the importance of medical treatment. Guest speakers, DVD presentations and open group discussion. info@lupusnc.org or at 877-849-8271, x1. lupusnc.org. Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. PFLAG

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

tours CAM WEEKLY EXHIBITION TOURS

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

Wed., 1:30pm. 3201 S. 17th St.

LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR

Explore the rich culture of our talented Southern town with a 90 minute walking tour of the literary history of downtown Wilmington, NC. Visit “The 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. 249 N. Front St. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1282390

INSIDER’S TOUR

Explore the history of community at Cape Fear Museum. Take the Insider’s Tour offered the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am. Tours are free with admission and include a “behind the scenes” sneak peek.

Pre-reg. is required: 910-798-4362 or cfmprograms@nhcgov.com. Free w/general admission or membership. CF Museum, 814 Market St.

GHOST WALK

6:30 & 8:30pm. Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Nightly tours, 6:30pm/8:30pm.

Admission. Water & Market sts. RSVP rqd: 910-794-1866. hauntedwilmington.com

BELLAMY MANSION

Guided tours start on the hour; self-guided tours start at any time. Mon. is only selfguided tours. Follow curved oyster-shell paths through our lush Victorian garden shaded by 150-yr.-old magnolia trees. See the elegant main entrance surrounded by soaring columns and gleaming windows.

Hear stories of Bellamies, as well as those of the free and enslaved black artisans who built the home and crafted intricate details throughout the house. Adults $12; senior and military discount, $10; students, $6; children under 5, free. Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St.

MASONBORO SHELLING TOUR

Explore Masonboro Island and discover the wonder of the Carolina coast. This tour option is ideal for families, birders, and nature enthusiasts. Masonboro Island is an 8.4mile marine sanctuary island, renowned for its plant and wildlife diversity. Topics will include shell biology, native plant species, shorebirds, and barrier island ecology. Adult $45 Child $25 RSVP: 910-2004002. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

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